I'll try to make this as vague as possible.

Now I know I signed a paper upon my hiring at Company "X" that I wouldn't blog or do any "social networking" about the company in a disparaging way, so I'll try to keep this as vague as possible:

My wife works at the same company ("X") that I do, but in another district. We aren't allowed to work in the same store or district. I don't have a problem with that, the problem lies with her district manager.

My wife won awards back home and recognition from the President of Store Operations for the excellent job she does. She took a backwards store and turned it into the top store in her district. She had her pick of jobs and chose South West Florida to live by the beach. She has busted her heiney to get where she is and I'm in awe, really.

So, upon arrival at this store which was deemed in dire need of help because of past indiscretions of managers, the place was a wreck, the employees had been trained by a moron, and hence, the place was running on fumes, as it were.

Enter my wife. She cracked down on them, and still is, trying to re-train these people. They aren't morons, well, some are, but they are quitting when they realize she isn't about to let them continue slacking the way they have been for a long time.

The store looks to me 100% better than when she arrived two months ago. But this district manager, who, by the way, has never spent one minute as a store manager. Just goes "by the book", even when that book doesn't apply to the situation at hand.

I really want to "stomp a mudhole in his a**" as they say back in Kentucky, but that really wouldn't solve anything.

All I know is this: My wife used to love her job. She had creative outlet in merchandising her products and it worked! She turned a loser store into a multimillion dollar winner. She bonused in the top tier every time. Now, she dreads going in. This District Manager keeps her so torn up about this and that, that she is ready to pack up and leave. I won't let him beat her. If he does...well, I'll leave it at that. Glad to vent in your collective ears, blogmates. I don't even know if anyone ever reads these, but it's good to get it off my chest, I suppose. Toodles, all.

Pennies from Heaven?

Well hello again, bloglings. I'm getting settled in the new Southern Digs, and it's turning out ok, so far. I was doing the 3rd shift clerking thing, but the hours were cut and being new man in, so was I. But...if they hadn't done that, I would have been sleeping instead of job hunting and bagged a lower management retail job. Much closer to home, and it's something I have some backup on in case I get stuck with something. Same company as my wife, she's a GM in another district, so I have a sounding board when things get a little sniggly.
So, in a nutshell, we've moved into a humble abode, and doing OK for the moment. Decent jobs, so maybe we can climb out of this financial hole we've dug into for the moment. We'll see ya soon, blog-mates!

It's been a while...

I haven't posted in a while, faithful reader(s), but here's the skinny on what's goin' down on my side of the mudball...

My wife and I have moved to Florida...still in the hotel at this time, but it's not too expensive whilst the apartment/house search continues...Wifey's getting established in her transferred position from KY, and I've been job hunting. I have gotten one today that should be a money source until something better hits from the apps and resumes I have out there. But FT. Myers has about eighteen percent unemployment right now, so I had better be thankful for the one I have and not get greedy, I suppose.

Anyhoo, that's me in a nutshell for the time being. I'll try to be more "post-y" in the coming weeks and let you know what's going down in SeaPhoenix's world. TTFN

christian the lion

Your awww of the week

Another weird video

I just can't seem to get enough of weird videos...enjoy.


Moon Walking Bird - video powered by Metacafe

It's been a while...

Hey blogbrethren and um, sisteren...lol. It's been a while, thought I'd drop a few lines your way. Have gotten moved and loving the new house. It's starting to feel a little more like home now. Lots of space, unlike the shack I was in before. Couldn't do it without Stacey. Thanks Hon. She works her tail off at her job. I'll be back in and out more often. Toodles, gang.

Are you getting tired of my camera yet? I'm not....lol. Here's a couple from the feeder tonight...enjoy.

Warning to my loyal readers and casual stoppers-by: video is of a skydiver losing his/her lunch. Play at your own risk, it's a contest entry for Break.com .




Hey Break.com! Here's your caption contest entry:

Mama bird feeds the guys crossing the border in Arizona...
Alternate caption: "Damn seagulls...wait, is that taco salad?"

New Camera...

Yes, it's me entering the digital age. A little bartering, swapping, and trading netted me a Kodak EasyShare DX-4530...Here's some of my early efforts in monkeying around with the settings and such. K, these flower pics should be something you'll like, I'm not sure what they are, but the hummingbirds sure like them. That bumblebee does too...

Hindsight being 20/20 like it is...this isn't making fun of anyone, heavens forbid, but it just sounds so WRONG these days...




And there isn't even a good comment for this one, I mean, who comes up with the names for this stuff?

Getting with the strangeness again...

You ever just get into one of those weird modes where you want to post silly stuff? Here's mine for today. I can't figure out where it's from, it's not US. Can't quite make out the language on the Expressway sign, just above the word Expressway...anyhoo, enjoy this little romp with a lesson on jealousy, scorn and loss...canine style...

Huzzahs and random strangeness...

First off, good wishes to K at ksquest. She's having a devil of a time with MRSA. Just send her some good thoughts. She's a heck of a lady. Now for the random strangeness...just some weird pics, I'm in that sort of mood. Enjoy. Language is a little racy, but sometimes my computer makes me feel that way...

This is just wrong...

But you can't stop watching it...like a lava lamp....But it's not really making fun of the guy, he posted himself, hell, we're about the same size...and I think I own a pair of those skivvies!

Visit to the Sunshine State

04-08-08_1946, originally uploaded by mwd0128.

Trip to Florida...wasn't too bad, nice and warm, right up to the part where the stupid thimble jellyfish got me...seems every time I go to Florida, something tries to eat me!

Thanks K...now I know...

You scored as a Healer

You are a Healer Empath. You take in the energy of others and transmute it. You trigger transformation in others and free trapped energy. You are capable of great healing abilities. You walk between the worlds and bring waves of healing energy with your presence. (from "The Book of Storms" by Jad Alexander at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Empaths/)

Healer 95% Fallen Angel 95% Judge 90% Shaman 90% Universal 85% Traveler 85% Artist 80% Precog 75%

Just Chugging Along

Haven't posted in a while. Just thought I would drop in and see how my new blogbrethren are faring. Everyone be sure to click the K's Quest link on the right hand side. Very interesting life indeed. K, you rock! Not too much to report here. Heading to Florida in a few days for some R&R. Oh, hey K, I planted the package in a Jiffy Greenhouse, I'll keep you posted on the results...now, back to your regularly scheduled blog-surfing.

Mommy make the bad man stop!

Remember my post about the tool at the old job? Well, the &^()*&^^ has been holding my check for 2 weeks! I said I wanted it and him, being the sphincter that he is, said that he wanted to know how I planned on paying for what I owed HIM!
Apparently, he seems to have invented the notion that I stole 10 pizza delivery bags and 5 cartop signs from him when I quit. The store doesn't even have that many. When I asked how he came up with that, he said I TOLD HIM I STOLE THEM. What is with this guy? I told him to sue me. I can get a nice defamation of character and slander countersuit against him. It's only $126.00! What an ass...

On a side note: I have to get this out there...DO NOT SHOP AT PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA IN DANVILLE, KY! They (the franchisees) are very spiteful and like to intimidate you with money. They know they have it and you don't and love to dangle that carrot in front of you. Spend your money elsewhere.

Kentucky weather is predictable this winter...

Well, if it's Monday, it will be the nicest day of the week. All this winter it's been bad weather Tuesday. Today it's warm and 72 if not a bit windy, but cold's a'comin... storms, snow and crap the rest of the week, until Monday that is...K! I want to rent a pup tent space in your backyard!