...and yet sometimes you really need to. And today it's one of those borderline days where it's hard to make the call. But I feel I'm at the point where if I go to work and push it today, I will be pretty sick later. I've been feeling drained all week and there is a cold/flu thing going around the factory, so it probably makes a lot of sense to ( Read more... )

Work is going well. I've been approved for a raise, although it won't go through for a while as we are on a hiring and raise freeze at least through the first quarter. I'm just stoked I still have a job. No layoffs at the factory yet and hardly any cutting of hours. If you want/need hours, they are there ( Read more... )

I finished switching my clothes dryer over from a 3 wire setup to a more safe (and up to code) 4 wire - that feels good to have done. My bike is coming along. I've recovered the seat and have begun working on my repaint. It should look (and drive) mint when all is said and done. Pics to be posted when complete. My goal is to have it done by ( Read more... )

I have all these  icons loaded onto my account!  Also, sometime during 2009 this LJ will stop being updated all-together as I'm planning on starting a "family blog" using wordpress with Tasha.   That won't happen until I revamp thatraymond.com (lots of good ideas for that one btw).

Please, everyone sign this petition to bring the CB400SS to the states! Right now it is only offered in Japan and we are seriously missing out ( Read more... )

I finished my first week of work at New Balance. So far, so good. It's a little boring at times, and other times it is really hectic and busy, but hey, it's a job and it pays well and has great benefits. I'm happy overall ( Read more... )

2 months, 26 applications and 5 interviews later - I have a job!

I just got hired at New Balance in Skowhegan. I will be part of a value stream (assembly line) making some of the finest athletic shoes in the world. I couldn't be happier! And, after 30 days, I will have health insurance for the first time in 5 years!

I just got back from the Fitch Family Reunion and I'm a little bummed...no Seth, Emily, no Aunt Laura, no Uncle Dennis....grr.

These people need to come next year. (I shouldn't talk though, I missed 5 years straight while in college).

Regardless of the missing people, a good time was had by all.

I just downloaded LogJam and now I can enter livejournal entries from my linux box ( Read more... )

Pics available upon request.