Off topic: Life sucks, and: Many thanks guys and gals...

[newtrix1]

I'm not sure what the "rules" are regarding unemployment pay, but maybe your Dad can give you some advice on how to approach your former employee regarding your release from their company. If they laid you off (rather than fired you), you could probably collect unemployment pay. I don't see what difference it would make to them (same results, right?), but it would make a huge difference to you.

Like you say, it seems like in the long run, this unfortunate event might have some positive results. Glad to hear that the family is all well, that's what really counts!

For a little levity, go rent the movie "Office Space" and have a few laughs.

[dld]

Damn Tug, I am really sorry about what happened. Very best wishes for this to turn into lemonade in the very near future. As for the utility of your carpentry skills, there are some real positives to this. You rlocation is a huge help. you're in an area where good skills like htat a appreciated. Plus, you're in a hot economy. The first means nothing without the second.

Don't know what else I can say that others haven't already said, just good luck, keep hanging here, keep us informed, and enjoy the heck out of Tug Jr.

[Finch Platte]

For a little levity, go rent the movie "Office Space" and have a few laughs.

I checked the summary out at Djangos- sounds like a pretty good premise. Thanks for the tip. Someone else recommended this, too, so...

http://www.djangomusic.com/item_movi...21#plotsummary

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[Stone]

First, congrats on the new addition. That's a wonderful thing.

Second, like someone else already said, it sounds like you have a very good attitude about things. I really think things happen for a reason and I'm sure something great is right around the corner for you. No matter what though, no job or anything like that can compare to your family and your child. Congrats again.

Stone

[Stone]

I checked the summary out at Djangos- sounds like a pretty good premise. Thanks for the tip. Someone else recommended this, too, so...

http://www.djangomusic.com/item_movi...21#plotsummary

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I'll also recommend it. I was just talking to someone about it yesterday Great show (despite the fact that Jennifer Aniston is in it), when you need/want a laugh.