Comments on: Sea Changes, Rip Tides, and Holy Crap I’m Gonna Drown

By: Tuirgin

Tuirgin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:06:02 +0000

Hey, thanks! One thing I didn't mention in my post was that this was the second round of layoffs. So, yes, it was sudden and there were those that made it sound like things were getting better, but at the same time everything was just too quiet and we were all kind of anxious about the possibility of more layoffs. I just didn't think it would be me and didn't expect the quantity of layoffs that took place.

And I'll take all the prayers that people are willing to offer.

By: tommyg

tommyg — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:02:25 +0000

Hey there! I am sorry about your job loss not to mention the rather sudden nature of it.

Hang in there! Not to speak in platitudes but usually when one door closes another does open, it just sometimes takes longer then we want to find that new door.

As ChessX stated these are only words but know that behind the words is also a prayer for you!

Tommyg

By: Tuirgin

Tuirgin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:13:35 +0000

Life is certainly a mixed bag. I've very thankful for the friends and family I have around me this time around. I've had other and far deeper personal tragedies before. I definitely feel better situated to handle it this time (thought not from a financial perspective), and better cared for.

I'm very sorry to hear about your friend. Again, as you say, only words, and with things like this there's just nothing that can be said that is appropriate or very meaningful.

Thanks for commenting.

By: chessx

chessx — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:04:03 +0000

Wow thats not the things you want to hear. It is easy for people to say you'll be ok,but its only you that know what you are going through at this time. We may of had something similar but not exact.

But we do mean what we say,although it is only words you are with friends,and as friends we wish you well.

Today i found out that a friend of myn who recently got over stomach cancer,now has bone cancer. He retired 5 months ago, 2 weeks after he retired he found out he had the stomack cancer now this.

Life is so cruel. Again these are only words, but i do wish you and your family some good luck in this life.

By: Tuirgin

Tuirgin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:33:25 +0000

I've had The Code of the Woosters on the shelf for 6 months or more now. Probably just the right medicine. I've seen the TV adaptation, and that was great. Plus Gaiman and Pratchett seem frequently to talk about Wodehouse. I'll probably get further with that than with long and serious right now.

Thanks, Paul.

By: Paul Mathers

Paul Mathers — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:06:46 +0000

Hang in there. This too shall pass.

And do read P.G. Wodehouse. He's a riot.

By: Tuirgin

Tuirgin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:56:54 +0000

What is that sound? Is that… that’s Kim laughing at you, isn’t it? We’ve talked about this before. Tsk, tsk.

By: Jamie Arpin-Ricci

Jamie Arpin-Ricci — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:49:30 +0000

Oh, sorry. (grunt) Wanna go shot and eat some wild animal? Then we can go home and flex for our women! ARGH ARGH ARGH!!!

By: Tuirgin

Tuirgin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:45:29 +0000

You and Kim are absolute God-sends. Don’t get me started again. We’re being manly today.

By: Jamie Arpin-Ricci

Jamie Arpin-Ricci — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:43:05 +0000

You know we are rooting for you. Any company would be lucky to have you, so keep your chin up. If we can do anything, you know where to come.

Peace, Jamie