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Daily things 5️⃣ Five Things Tuesday

1. I wish we had a Department Cat or Department Puppy to act as a 'therapy animal'
2. Two slices of pizza for lunch. I can afford the cholesterol
3. The buttons on this calculator are broken
4. Last night's meeting was a barn burner at times
5. Junior has lined up two walking dogs after school gigs and is set to earn $20/week. Not bad for an 11 yr old
 
1. I always enjoy eating at our local BBQ dive
2. This place never ceases to amaze me sometimes - today's example is I ask for something obscure for a project & it's pulled out of a cabinet
3. ALCS should be a good one
4. Our yard is filled with acorns & we need to get those up before the leaves start falling
5. I think tomorrow will be a great day (at least I hope so)






At the former place of employment, we have a department cat. Lived outside, came in occasionally, & the girls in the office fed him. He was a good one.
 
1. My boss was on board for an office cat, but the building management isn't. Pittsburgh Zoo got one after a child died during a visit, but I guess you can have animals in your office if you're THE ZOO.
2. I was off yesterday, and worked from home today, so this could feel like a three-day week.
3. I have dinner with one of my bicycling groups tonight, and won't see them again until April. I'll miss this group.
4. The leaves here are finally beginning to change color, which goes well with the frost I scraped off of the car windows this morning. :-|
5. I turned on the furnace and let it run twice this morning. I'll miss warm outside air and open windows.
 
1) Last night I had a dream that we were invaded by aliens... but then they turned out to be Russians.
2) As much as I am looking forward to the election being over, I am not looking forward to a Hillary presidency.
3) John Wooden once said that to treat everyone equal is a disservice and that we should treat people based on their actions and character.
4) Since I have not been feeling good lately, my wife took our oldest to cub scouts last night. She said that they got to see a rocket take off. Until this morning I thought they were talking about a model rocket, but apparently we could see the one from VA take off here.
5) There are three books that I am very eager to get into, but time the next few weeks is a resource that I don't have.
 
5) Self evaluation completed, turned in to supervisor, but found out everyone else is still working on theirs :-x
4) Hoping I didn't come across too harsh on certain topics - my supervisor is great but other top-levelers need lessons in equity and consistency
3) It doesn't feel like fall. Seriously - it's in the 90's here. Where's autumn??
2) Ready for a long weekend!
1) Going out of town to see a favorite author and catch up with some friends.
 
1. vacation planning when you are cheap is stressful and a challenge.
2. i haven't gone for a run in over a month. :(
3. being without an income will be stressful.
4. time to start X-treem couponing
5. i am not good at making decisions!!
 
Planit said:
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4. Our yard is filled with acorns & we need to get those up before the leaves start falling
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An animal refuge up north took in a youngish bear cub. They put out a call for acorns, berries, and honey. :) People responded and the cub is doing much better. Yay for good people!
 
1. It's picture day, and we went down the street to take tourist-y photos with the Point and fountain behind us.
2. A taco business is in the lobby for lunch.
3. It's downright balmy outside and I love it.
4. A pencil point pushed through my bag and stabbed my leg.
5. The past weekend was fun.
 
1. I really don't like doing staff evaluations - even if its not too bad
2. I've been blamed for something here and everyone knows it wasn't me, but nobody will tell the person it involved - I'm okay with that too
3. One of the village idiots came by today to voice his opinion on our project downtown - I laughed where he left
4. A bear or deer can come in the yard anytime to eat those acorns - they hurt when they fall and hit you
5. The Girl washed my car Sunday - I'll give her a C+ on the job
 
1. We carved pumpkins with our friends this weekend. They turned out rather well.
2. The Girl has a dentist appt today, but Mrs. P is taking her this time.
3. A comment received from our recent project "We need more cute Instagram places"
4. It sure is dry here. It seemed like more dust than grass when I mowed the lawn yesterday evening.
5. I voted yesterday to avoid the projected long lines on Election Day. I still may wander by just to see if there is any chaos.
 
1) Is it really only 10am? I feel like I've been here all day already!
2) Working on reports - always a joy. At least these are straight forward and not too messy.
3) Had a great weekend, and am still tired.
4) Early voting started yesterday. I am planning on going tomorrow.
5) Building a house! Plumbing lines put in last week.
 
1. My friend's mom invented the mix known as Arnold Palmer ice tea. She's from the same town as he is, and they knew him.
2. As my kids become less dependent, I find that they're being replaced by employees that are the same ages. :not:
3. I like salty pumpkin seeds, but the stores are selling less-salty ones.
4. I hate not being able to resolve some complaints.
5. Unseasonably warm is good, and I'm headed outside for the rest of the day.
 
1. A sign ordinance does not need to be 69 pages!
2. Clearing off parts of the desk & I have no idea why I kept a few items
3. CC agenda is very light, but there's a closed session at the end & those tend to drag on a bit sometimes
4. I hope I make it home before the 3rd inning tonight
5. I love it when the CM asks me about something & I can reply "Its been with the city attorney since ______ "
 
1) P&Z tonight, and we have a quorum issue on a couple of items . . .
2) Need to finish packing for the conference that starts tomorrow.
3) Amending plat vs. replat rules - gotta love the developers that think they know the difference!
4) What's the meaning of a meeting in which the person who called it doesn't have any idea of why we're all staring at him?
5) My head hurts
 
ELECTION DAY version

5 News Headlines I wouldn't be surprised to read tomorrow:

1. Comey receives $10million from Trump Foundation for 2nd email investigation
2. 10 year-old makes $500 selling drinks & snacks to people in voting line
3. Joe Shome wins presidency as write-in candidate
4. Man relapses back into coma after hearing Trump is president
5. Clinton flips Trump "the bird" after winning historic election
 
Since I'm not supposed to post in the political thread......
1. I voted on my way to work
2. The voting precent was the busiest I've ever seen
3. Went pretty smoothly all things considered
4. No one was trying voting intimidation
5. Then again, given my build, few would try it
 
1. I did early voting a week ago
2. The Sting is perhaps my favorite movie of all time
3. A coworker got very mad at me for a practical joke I pulled yesterday
4. this bottle of hand sanitizer has an unpleasant scent. Fortunately the bottle doesn't work
5. We've had abnormally warm weather the past two weeks.
 
1 - Early voted 2 weeks ago
2 - City urban forestry has a "Adopt an Ash" tree program - will donate to it
3 - Have the day off as a holiday
4 - Day off activities include - editing in the USGS National Map Corps
5 - Will buy my plane ticket for X-mas travel
 
1) It is days like this that I really question some of my past choices.
2) I really would love to liquidate everything, buy a sail boat, and float around.
3) I am starting to rethink this social media crap.
4) The political correctness in the world is going way too far.
5) It does not matter who wins the election, they will not make your life any better. I will be the first one to say I told you so.
 
1) We just finished interviews for our Planner position. I'm afraid the PD's former intern will get the offer regardless of the fact that other applicants are more experienced and seem to have a better personality fit.
2) The interviews this week are just from the first batch of applicants. What about the others that have come in since then? The position is still open.
3) Day 4 of grey skies and rain.
4) I'm very tired today. Didn't sleep well at all last night - every little noise woke me up.
5) I think I'm going to avoid watching TV tonight and just wait for the craptacular recap in the morning.
 
1. Mrs. P said we weren't moving to New Zealand - the earthquake was a sign
2. I saw a very good friend of mine yesterday - too bad we don't live in the same town anymore
3. The Girl's fall soccer season is over - I may get my weekends back (nah)
4. I've just learned more things about my former employment place - it just reinforced my decision to leave was VERY good
5. Reese's peanut butter pumpkins have now turned into Reese's peanut butter trees on the store shelves
 
1) My first Code/Director Interpretation! Bring on the heavy vs light equipment uses and specs!
2) Finally admitted that I am behind. We're a person short, and every week we're averaging over 20 NEW submittals. That's on top of all the resubmittals. I am behind, and will likely stay that way for a while.
3) Anyone else ready for the holiday? I could use a couple days off that won't make me feel guilty for not working (and trying to not be so far behind).
4) It's in the 80's here this week. In November. The week before Thanksgiving. :-{I should be in sweaters by now!!!:-{
5) Why are applicants turning in such shoddy work this time of year? I've seen a sharp decline in the quality of submittals the last few weeks.
 
1) Starting to see fewer people around the office! School's out all week, so are some of the parents.
2) Weather turned warmer, then it's going to cool down again. I wish it would stabilize so I can figure out what to wear every day.
3) Long to-do list, lots of high priorities, and not enough time to get it all done.
4) Have plans for Black Friday - heading out after lunch to an art bizarre for gifts and good times (bar!)
5) I refuse to come to work over the holiday weekend!
 
1) I'm in hour 3 of a CIP meeting. My 2 items were discussed early in hour 1.
2) I have no idea about Christmas presents for anyone in the family.
3) I need new black (work) shoes.
4) HR director is nodding off in this meeting.
5) Grilled steaks last night & they were perfect.
 
1) I finally watched a "Tiny House" (appartment) presentation that some friends did back in Michigan. (Link to the 5-minute presentation on Youtube)
2) I am so looking forward to having a MUCH needed 4 day weekend.
3) Trying to decide if I want to deal with the hassle of selling a ton of unwanted crap or just donating it.
4) I love the color of the trees outside my office.
5) Today feels like Thursday.
 
1. The school bus did not stop this morning to pick up The Girl. It zoomed right past. I can't wait to hear the reason this evening when I get home. She was annoyed about it.
2. The plane that crashed this morning in Colombia was carrying a professional soccer team that was enjoying a fantastic run. Very tragic!
3. I think I want a good digital meat thermometer for Christmas. I need to go look at a couple with Mrs. P
4. Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge are on fire. Literally on fire. Several resorts will have major rebuilding to do.
5. IT RAINED THIS MORNING!
 
1) Had to fast before a blood draw today. Yuck.
2) Will have another needle prick tomorrow with a MRI. Double yuck.
3) Work is so crazy busy that I am no longer stressed about being behind. Being behind is just the way it is around here.
4) I am worried about rising interest rates.
5) Tomorrow will be sweater weather! Yeah!
 
1. Looking into RRFBs for work
2. Council is pretty good, but a couple of them are quite impatient
3. Christmas shopping is more complicated the older they get
4. Mom will be here in 2 weeks
5. The house & tree are decorated.
 
1. One of my coworkers also works at the cheese counter at Whole Foods. That makes her my favorite.
2. Today, which is a field day, is cold and rainy.
3. Office holiday open house is Thursday. Go-o-od food on order.
4. The messy part of my lunch spilled inside my lunch carrier.
5. Cheese is my deserted island take-a-long.
 
1) Meeting a friend for lunch. Yeah!
2) It's cold and windy, but will freezing tomorrow.
3) I'm hoping we make an offer to a new Planner this week so they can get started soon!
4) I wish my house was further along.
5) Need to wrap and ship my SS gift(s)!
 
1. I just celebrated a work anniversary
2. I've been at my current job X number of years
3. It's the longest I've worked in one place.
4. I've also been a :blueshirt: for 19 years now.
5. Funny how life works out.
 
1. Go to lunch & bill was $7.20. I handed the person behind the register $12.20 (a 10 & two 1s & 2 dimes). She looked confused & handed me back five 1s. (I was trying to get rid of the 1s in my wallet!)
2. I think Finance likes to play the "Confuse Them with Numbers" game.
3. Shopping basically done until Mom gets into town
4. My spring work load looks terrifyingly busy
5. Today I'm wearing socks with pepperoni pizza slices on them (not the edible kind of socks or pizza)
 
1) Tired today after not sleeping well last night.
2) Signed up to bring cornbread to tomorrow's Chili Cook-Off. Lunch is taken care of!
3) Former coworker came by with treats. Yum!!
4) Short line at the UPS place at lunchtime today. Doubt that will happen again . . .
5) Still need to finish one last thing . . .
 
1. I came home from work and found a lighted Christmas tree in the living room.
2. When you live beside the fire department, your street gets plowed and salted first.
3. I don't care what the mainstream does; I like fruitcake.
4. I can avoid the office the next two days, thanks to meetings happening closer to home.
5. A job applicant complimented me on my chukka boots - the $11 ones from Target. Hired.
 
1. mom arrives in a couple hours - I'm heading to the airport soon
2. people cannot drive & I can cite 3 examples in a parking lot alone this morning
3. did you know mendelmen collects coins
4. The Girl has the school band concert this evening
5. found out the other day that one of my favorite 'go to' employees for certain projects is leaving - crap
 
1) Meeting at the house before work - COLD!
2) Lunch with the Director as a thank you for hard work - Yum!
3) Have ZBA tonight, then home to relax.
4) TOday is my Thursday!
5) Coworker is thinking about leaving to the dark side. I hear they have cookies . . .
 
1. I wish that my after work time this week wasn't hectic.
2. Three co-workers are retiring. I'll miss one of them.
3. I could use a long winter's nap.
4. In a few short days, someone's going to simply turn off Christmas.
5. My daughter isn't acting as sensibly as she should.
 
1. Christmas wrapping paper has been properly torn & tossed
2. Working this morning & taking mom shopping this afternoon
3. Everyone here is quiet and not very joyful - except in our dept.
4. Drove home from brothers house last night - the first hour in fog & my passengers comments were not helpful
5. Had a nice 5 days off - now this week is 2 half days and 1 full day for me
 
1. My daughter drove down the mountain in that fog, and took the two-lane road because there were accidents on the interstate.
2. The two lane road is scary in the fog.
3. It's pleasant and sunny here today.
4. I need a road trip.
5. My Christmas tree stopped taking up water. I'm not ready to take it down.
 
1. Working at the hospital this evening.
2. I am struggling to live in the present.
3. Itty Bitty is struggling to listen to me.
4. Bad dreams last night.
5. Itty Bitty said her stuffed animals had bad dreams last night that our dog was licking them.
 
1. stayed up late to watch CLEMSON win it all - I'm tired now
2. I'm wearing Guinness socks today
3. first council meeting of 2017 is this evening
4. CM apologized for making me go to a certain meeting yesterday
5. I am surprised by #4 in this list
 
1. I have not used the word 'tertiary' in over a month
2. There's a bag of salted in the shell peanuts at my desk. I love them but they can make a bit of a mess
3. Pirate story will get performed in about 3 weeks
4. I've appeared in court much less than normal the last few months
5. Dandy should provide us with an update on all her post-planning goings-on
 
Maister said:
5. Dandy should provide us with an update on all her post-planning goings-on
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1. Surviving the holidays.
2. Taking an online class over winter break.
3. Trying to declutter and clean the house to incorporate the new Christmas toys.
4. Dealing with a 3.5yo who doesn't understand her emotions.
5. Trying to eat more healthily which first means eating all the chocolate in the house so I am not tempted.
 
1. Today's theme is follow up
2. I need to read more
3. I need to write more as well
4. I ended up installing the WTForecast on my phone
5. I enjoyed our brief taste of winter
 
1) First full week of work since before Christmas. I'm already tired.
2) City Council tonight.
3) Got 2 wrong number calls today - and what was weird, is that both of them were for another department, with a number that is not similar to mine.
4) Went from below freezing this weekend to 75 today. My sinuses are confused, and therefore cranky.
5) Coworker birthday, so lots of snacks!
 
"5. Trying to eat more healthily which first means eating all the chocolate in the house so I am not tempted."
4. ^^^ That is always step 1 for me.
3. I left for work an hour early to beat snow and freezing rain. Those never really happened; I left my laptop at home and I'm tired. All for naught.
2. I pedaled a stationary bike at the gym for an hour to get rid of work stress. I feel a little better.
1. Who is it who claims to hate HR? I'm with him.
 
1. Someone told me our Customer Service people are as useful as a screen door on a submarine. I agreed with them
2. For some reason I have to buy one streetlight out of my budget
3. Interesting day with The Girl yesterday, all good but a couple of unexpected things (but she is 13 so nothing should surprise me)
4. Mrs. P has not enjoyed her work lately because of a computer system changeover
5. I found a penny laying on the ground & I thought of mendelman
 
1) Supervisor's birthday - lots of office snacks!
2) Planners got together for a gift and card - to be given later as it's being gift-wrapped this morning
3) Had a massage last night. I left there feeling great but was stiff this morning.
4) Trying to figure out the best way to tell my spouse I'm throwing away stuff before the move.
5) Or should I just do it and hope he doesn't notice??
 
1) Got back to the Y last night for the first time in quite a while
2) Junior has been doing less than stellar with his dog walking obligations lately
3) Junior has been doing less than stellar with his homework responsibilities lately
4) Junior has been doing less than stellar with his chores around the house lately
5) I'm regretting the decision to allow him to see the Globetrotters last week. My bad.
 
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