late breaking

[ocnblu]

Well, it was a hell of a stressful weekend, what with getting my ass canned on Friday, out-of-the-blue (what the hell am I saying, we all saw the writing on the wall months ago.) For background, see the "Philosophically speaking, are you happy?" thread.

Anyhoo, this afternoon I went for a follow-up interview at the Lincoln-Mercury dealership in town (after a preliminary meeting on Friday afternoon). I landed the job. I'll be doing the same thing I was at the other dealership, except the hours are much better, and there are a few perks the other place did not match. I'm happy and thankful this ordeal appears to be over. I start July 3rd. *whew*.

Also, I don't know if anyone remembers or even cares, but a person I was dating who ran off to Puerto Rico several months ago (he called me several times since he's been gone) surprisingly flew back into town today. We're supposed to get together tonight.

Wow, talk about doors closing and opening. This is crazy, but good. And thanks again to everyone for the kind words.

Edited June 19, 2006 by ocnblu

[Paolino]

OMG.. ocn, well, first off, sorry about the job. Secondly, congrats about the job! Thirdly, be careful with this guy--don't get yourself hurt! Good luck though

[trinacriabob]

Congrats on the job find. It always seems to work out in the end. At least, that's what my Dad used to say. (I won't translate it, but it went "The Lord closes a door and opens a gate." Nifty, huh?)

So, now, you've got some "slush time" on your hands. Where ya gonna go? Two weeks off during summer. I've used up all my vacation days. And, F*** those bastards, you need to collect some UE until your new job starts.

[ocnblu]

Yeah, I have my confirmation page right here on the desk, printed off PA's website. My former employer said they would not fight my application for UC benefits. They're also paying me one more week's salary, two weeks' vacation pay, and my share of our monthly bonus when it comes due.

EDIT: CB, I'm going to the beach, and I'm going camping this weekend. Nothing major, just relaxing.

Edited June 20, 2006 by ocnblu

[Camino LS6]

Their loss, your gain - I like that!

Well done, my friend.

[NOS2006]

Congrats again, oblu!

And good luck with the date. Don't get yourself too caught up in the guy because you might be regretting it later. But don't hold back; be yourself.. people like you for who you are, so be you and everything will be just fine.

[z28luvr01]

So tell me why you haven't yet posted in this thread?

j/k. I'm happy for you. I hope someone there likes Chili's

[Turbojett]

good deal. things seem to be picking up. although If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't give anyone a second chande that ran out on me.

Nuh-uh. You had your chance and you blew it.

That has happened a couple of times to me, and I'll forgive and forget, but the most I ever have and will let and XGF become after the relationship is over is a friend.

In other words, keep your eye on that dude.

[daves87rs]

Congrats on the new job.

[76ChevyTrucker]

Big congrats OCN, glad to hear that you've gotten a job to replace the one that you had, and good luck on the relationship, I normally don't give people second chances, but it may work out.

[regfootball]

Well, it was a hell of a stressful weekend, what with getting my ass canned on Friday, out-of-the-blue (what the hell am I saying, we all saw the writing on the wall months ago.)  For background, see the "Philosophically speaking, are you happy?" thread.

Anyhoo, this afternoon I went for a follow-up interview at the Lincoln-Mercury dealership in town (after a preliminary meeting on Friday afternoon).  I landed the job.  I'll be doing the same thing I was at the other dealership, except the hours are much better, and there are a few perks the other place did not match.  I'm happy and thankful this ordeal appears to be over.  I start July 3rd.  *whew*.

Also, I don't know if anyone remembers or even cares, but a person I was dating who ran off to Puerto Rico several months ago (he called me several times since he's been gone) surprisingly flew back into town today.  We're supposed to get together tonight.

Wow, talk about doors closing and opening.  This is crazy, but good.  And thanks again to everyone for the kind words.

wow, blu! I didn't know all this was happening! And here I thought the Rabbit ride was your excitement for the day! Hope it all works out for you. Now go push those underpowered MazdaFord Zephrys to the beginning real estate agent wannabes!

[the_yellow_dart]

Congratulations. Don't let it all overwhelm you.

[aaaantoine]

Congrats on the new job, man!

What was the dealership you were working at before? Nevermind, not important. You've got a new job with better hours! Just too bad it couldn't be for a GM dealership this time around. Oh well, Lincoln/Mercury is cool, too.

[regfootball]

wow, blu!  I didn't know all this was happening!  And here I thought the Rabbit ride was your excitement for the day!  Hope it all works out for you.  Now go push those underpowered MazdaFord Zephrys to the beginning real estate agent wannabes!

sorry, I meant MK-z's! dammit, get it straight reg!

Aviator, Zephyr, two of the coolest car names in the biz and Lincoln f's that up.

just had to add that.

[trinacriabob]

I normally don't give people second chances, but it may work out.

Wow, I would think that being Southern and all, you'd be less harsh. Do you work in/for a dealership as well?

[76ChevyTrucker]

Actually I don't bob, I work at CarQuest Auto Parts and I am pretty nice in the over-all scheme of things, but I've been burned a whole bunch of times in the relationship market.

[Cory Wolfe]

Heh... congratz on the job you got, Ocn... And, good luck with your date.

[knightfan26917]

Congrats all around, ocnblu!!!

Hmm...now, if we could get that luck to spread across to others just a tad....heh.

Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker

MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/

Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html

"Enough is enough, I can't take anymore" ... Alabama ... 'Can't Keep A Good Man Down'

[Turbojett]

Congrats all around, ocnblu!!!

Hmm...now, if we could get that luck to spread across to others just a tad....heh.

Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker

MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/

Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html

"Enough is enough, I can't take anymore" ... Alabama ... 'Can't Keep A Good Man Down'

yeah, I know. Share the wealth o-blu.

[regfootball]

ocn, we're headed off to chili's to celebrate...meet us there?

sorry, wildjoe mentioned the chilis and thought a playful reference was in order.

[ocnblu]

Hehehe, reg, if you were here, you'd get a dutch rub for that one.

Thanks a ton for all the good wishes, guys. I love this place.

No sign of my errant Puerto Rican last night. You know what that means? Goodbye in Spanish. Eff him!

[VenSeattle]

Congrats Ocn on the new job! Rebounds like that are always great to hear about!

[trinacriabob]

Goodbye in Spanish.

That would be adios.

So, how are you going to kill the next few weeks? *forcing myself to go to work*

[ocnblu]

Yes, sorry Bob, I forgot to respond to you the first time you asked above, so I edited that post further up the thread. It's camping this weekend, maybe a few daytrips to the beach in between, with another camping trip sprinkled in somewhere perhaps. My plans have been kind of scrambled, to say the least.

[Cory Wolfe]

You mean... with all this free time, you didn't schedule in a trip up to Brookville?!?!?

How mean... I'm offended.

[regfootball]

Hehehe, reg, if you were here, you'd get a dutch rub for that one.

Thanks a ton for all the good wishes, guys.  I love this place.

No sign of my errant Puerto Rican last night.  You know what that means?  Goodbye in Spanish.  Eff him!

are you sure you had the right Chili's? maybe he went to another one!?!?!

sorry.

[ocnblu]

reg, are you saying with your above smiley that Chili's serves horse that's so underdone you have to kill it at the table?

Vipes, bud, why are you trying to make me feel guilty? You know I care about you and want to see you do right.

[Cory Wolfe]

Im not trying to make you feel bad... Im trying to get your shorter than me ass up here to see Brookville and that Millenia of mine!

[ocnblu]

SHORTER? I'm 5'5", buddy boy. I'm the Juggernaut, bitch!

[Drew Dowdell]

SHORTER?  I'm 5'5", buddy boy.  I'm the Juggernaut's bitch!

.

[ocnblu]

I've got an apostrophe s for you too, Drew.

(pssst... nice profile on D****N***!)

[Satty]

(pssst... nice profile on D****N***!)[/b]

Dragon Ass?

[ocnblu]

No way will I tell on him. You guys will never find it.

[Satty]

Dildo Nook?

[Drew Dowdell]

No way will I tell on him.  You guys will never find it.

if you're nice, I'll even give you the password....

[Satty]

if you're nice, I'll even give you the password....

The password is "cottage cheese"

[ocnblu]

c...o...t...t...a...

(5 seconds later)

That ain't it!

Do I need a password?

[Satty]

The combination to his chastity belt is 31-15-28

[Drew Dowdell]

The combination to his chastity belt is 31-15-28

you have that old thing? I'd wondered where that got to.....

[ocnblu]

And as you turned that last combination number into place, letting the belt fall to the floor, did you look intently into his eyes before pulling him close, exhaling and putting your tongue in his ear?

[Satty]

Quit stalking us!!!

[trinacriabob]

Wow. In 2 and 1/2 pages, this went from Ocn's job news to Ocn's sexual fantasies. Maybe you've been idle too long. (You know, an idle mind is...yada yada). Call up the L-M dealer and tell them you need to start BEFORE July. :AH-HA_wink:

[z28luvr01]

Bob, before you know it he'll be in the junkyard writing estimates for all the wrecks.

[Cory Wolfe]

SHORTER?  I'm 5'5", buddy boy.  I'm the Juggernaut, bitch!

Oh... whoops... did I let that out? Hmm... I guess an inch is an inch... especially where it counts.

[ocnblu]

<--- to Satty

<--- to CB

<--- to z

<--- to Viper

[Cory Wolfe]

Haha...