The Voices Are Getting Louder

The other day, I had to take my truck into the shop for some long neglected clutch work. I took it in there after work on Tuesday, so I asked one of my co-workers if she could pick me up at my place Wednesday morning and take me to work. She was happy to help out (I have great co-workers and she only lives a hop, skip and a jump away from me). What I forgot to mention was that the truck would be in the shop for a couple of days and that I would need some help, probably until Friday. So, the next morning I got up and started repeating to myself "Sue, The truck is gonna be in the shop for a couple of days, can you help me out?" I was repeating this over and over, so I wouldn't forget to ask her. Soooo, when she finally arrives to pick me up, I get in and we say our hellos and other Good Morning pleasantries. All was going well. After about 5 minutes, I asked her if she could help me out the next couple of days. The conversation from there went kinda like this:

"Ricky, you just asked me that! Not 3 minutes ago!"
"Did I? Are you sure?"
"Yes, I said I would help out."
"Oh" I said in a rather strained voice. "Thanks."

Evidently, I had been concentrating and repeating the question so much to myself, I had not realized I had actually vocalized it.

Should I be worried?

Where did the week go?

Wow, it is amazing how quickly a week can go by.

A few quick updates.

A week ago Friday I was at the Flying Shamrock in Goldsboro watching Hercules Mulligan and MY Three Kilts perform. It was a great nite. Both bands are chock-a-block full of great performers and good friends.

Last night, I went out to Napper Tandy's pub here in Raleigh and listened to Eire Lingus play. They play there most every Friday, but I don't get out there anywhere near as often as I should. Those guys do a great job.

Today I just spent enjoying the beautiful weather.

Bad Day at Work

Well, actually not a bad day at work, more like a bad day-end at work. Most of the day was actually pretty good. The bad part is that we had another round of layoffs at work this afternoon. Another 3 people were let go. Over the past year or so, this makes about 10 people who have been let go. Given the numbers reported in the news, this is small fry, but it is a big deal when there are only about 300 or so employees here. It is always sad and demoralizing to see your co-workers let go, especially when you know that everyone was working as hard as they could to prevent this.

It also doesn't help that this is probably not the end............


I'm gonna go bury my head in some knitting.

This comming weekend

Yes, I know it is a bit early to talk about the weekend, but I just wanted everyone to know that Hercules Mulligan and My 3 Kilts are playing this Friday night a The Flying Shamrock in Goldsboro. The marquise and I will be there. If anyone else can make, you should. Its gonna be a great party.

Days 5, 6, 7

Day 5 sucked - I had another sinus headache in the morning. No exercising for me. (yes, I know I have a lot of sinus problems in the am. Been trying to figure it out, but haven't yet)

Day 6 - Good day. it is always nice when I can get up when I want and then exercise. I am sooo much happier. It also helps that it was a nice sunny morning and I was looking out over the creek at my Mom's.

Day 7 - Another good day.

So, all in all, I managed 5 outta 7 days. Not quite my goal but pretty good none-the-less.


I'm gonna try for another week. Don't worry, however, I won't bore y'all with a day by day account.

Day 4

Felt Much, Much better this morning than last morning. Got up and did my 30 minutes of exercising.

Just so y'all know, I am going up to VA this weekend, so I will not be able to post on Friday and Saturday. Don't worry, I promise to be good and do my time!

Day 3

The good news - I got up early today, like I am 'sposed to.

The bad news - I had such a sinus headache, the mere thought of doing any type of exercise caused my head to throb.

I did walk during my lunch hour, though. I know, I know, it is at best a consolation prize.

Tomorrow is another day!