F The Economy i'm Going To St. John

brenda · Post by **brenda** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:22 pm

Boston Mike wrote:You guys and gals are really great people, thanks for the comments.

Beach day has been mentioned to the wifey. Maybe we can edge her on some more if ya'll just come up to her and start singing happy birthday to her out of nowhere. That will break the ice

Besides, I told her I had a race to watch between brenda and the capt.

Just tell her Joshie is going to be there on Beach Day

. Hey, I'm not so sure I'm in on the fin race

. I think that was Cptn and Sun4mysoul.

I too am sorry to hear about your job. Hopefully something will come up soon. I too have taken a pay cut just from work reductions. Surgery has been slower than usual and when the numbers are down we get sent home. I can't use ALL of my time off for that. I have to go to STJ and will give up other things. We usually try to eat cheap (if that is possible) there anyway. More rum money

. Looking forward to meeting you guys!

StJohnRuth · Post by **StJohnRuth** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:30 pm

I got the same news in 1994.
Turned out okay, though.
- Ruth

Joshie · Post by **Joshie** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:37 pm

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:59 pm

You have the right attitude Mike.

We were saying the same thing when the pay cuts came and then the big income tax bill. STJ is a necessary for me, it makes everything feel OK.

Best of luck to you!

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:07 pm

StJohnRuth wrote:I got the same news in 1994.
Turned out okay, though.
- Ruth

... and YOU are MY hero, Ruth! Boy did it ever turn out OK!

philbetm · Post by **philbetm** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:55 am

Hubby losing job as well...last day is
Thursday...after 23 years there company
is closing down. We are still heading to
STJ sometime in August. Gotta find a house we
can afford. CHIN UP !

T-SHIRTS

I'LL TAKE 2 !

Sherry

Sun4MySoul · Post by **Sun4MySoul** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:28 am

Brenda- I thought perhaps you might have offered to take over for me in the Fin Race and I missed it. But now I have a better idea - A Fin Relay Race! Then you AND Boston Mike can participate...

Mike, if you tell your wife that you are in the race, I'm sure she will want to come to the Beach Day to watch the...um...event!

Way to keep your chin up and plow forward. Its the only way to live!

Rbaron721 · Post by **Rbaron721** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:43 am

I'd buy 4 right now!! Promise!!!

ScubaGirl · Post by **ScubaGirl** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:40 am

That just plain SUCKS!

Here's to getting a new job very quickly!

You deserve some island time!

Best of luck.

StJohnRuth · Post by **StJohnRuth** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:10 am

What do we need to order so you can get your job back?
- Ruth

lazylane · Post by **lazylane** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:23 am

Love your attitude - that in itself will get you a long way!! What a graphic for a t-shirt - we'll take 2!

stjdeb · Post by **stjdeb** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:47 am

Mike, I am so sorry. I am glad you are still going to STJ! Hope you have a great time! I got laid off on my first day back to work after STJ. All I could think of at the time was, SH&T, I could have stayed on island! Well, at least they waited until my return. All will be good soon!

Deb

AnyTing · Post by **AnyTing** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:16 am

You've got a helluva great attitude. Here's wishing you the best trip ever.

cheezheads · Post by **cheezheads** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:09 am

Been there Mike. After 25 years with the same company they gave me the bad news the day before we left to go to Mexico back in January. We did of course go and it was problably the best thing, it took away the "what the h*ll am I going to do now" good thing the booze was free. Good luck and enjoy your trip and if you find any carpentry jobs down there tell them to give me a call

marruda · Post by **marruda** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:20 am

Mike,

I'll gladly buy one of those T-shirts as well. Best of Luck.

take care,
Mike

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