To all,

Lately I have been under some stress and wish to apoligize to anyone that thought that my posts were short and unkind.

I have always prided myself in answering quesions and posting, but in the last few weeks I have been less than that.

Am I going through a mid-life process?:)

Hi Al - I for one have not observed anything you have posted that was short & unkind....

OFTEN short is good - & every once in awhile unkind is nothing but truth.

Mid life process ??? - if that's the case - I go thru one of those about 3 weeks before every External audit :eek:

?? Do you remember if the benchmarking links we talked about awhile back had any information on "how much" training is considered "Normal" for a company with 185 or so employees?

So many variables - but my Mgt folks seemed to have an interest.

Regards
Jim

Jim,

Thanks for the support, it really is appeciated!

No apology needed here. I haven't noticed anything either. You are one of the most reliable posters here. I always enjoy reading your advice and comments.

Sorry I can't remember if there is anything in mid-life that would cause anything like you mention. It has been way too long ago.

Dave

I don't see this as an issue. There have been no specific complaints. As I'm sure you remember I shut the board down - what - 2 weeks ago - for a day or two over a mis-interpretation on my part which amounted to a temper tantrum on my part. I called my doctor - a friend - we discussed - he prescribed Valium for 'a while'. You should see my smile now! :D

Sometimes life is a bitch - and then the sun comes out again and it's history. Now - back to 'business'!

Hi Al,

I certainly haven't noticed anything that might require an apology. I can surely sympathise with being short though...
I picked this week to quit smoking and I've had to keep a very tight reign on my tounge and my fingers... in more ways than one. :D

Have a great weekend!!

Cheers!

Mike

> I picked this week to quit smoking...

Good luck. That's a tough one.

AL - Watz up Bud? Are you looking for compliments or trying to stir up trubble? *grin* :D just kidding of course!

I certainly haven't taken anything personally or noticed any abruptness, but then folks tell me I'm too honest/diretct/with no 'sense' of office politic maneuvering. Oh well, that's why I'll stay a company grunt I guess - unless I get lucky with another company offer or go off on my own...

Michael...good luck getting of the sticks man!

Thanks Marc & Eileen....

I feel like this guy.... :eek: and am really trying to maintain a modicum of civility.... (Just don't ask my wife - I think she's ready to throw the smokes at me... *wink*)

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Cheers!!!

Mike

Heeeeeeeeey Al,
I was a cop in Arkansas, a Grunt in the Marines and an Army SF type...I have no feelings to offend.:D

If the time ever comes that you or anyone else needs someone to vent to, or throw a fit at, pick me. At times I find it sensually pleasing to be ground zero.;)

Al,

There was nothing in your posts to indicate a possible misfiring of the synapsis. You were always reserved. When I got your voice mail, it sounded exactly like the Al I see. Not to worry. Like Marc has said, life goes on. The information you have provided is currently being reviewed by my "Upper" management types for complying with the System Measurement issue. Take the weekend off without pay. That should do it, along with the support from the other members of the Cove. Sometimes, it takes a thing like this to demonstrate your value to the Forums. Marc refers to a tantrum, which I don't necessarily agree with because of my antagonism, that really showed what the people who visit here think of him. Me, I got some nice e-mail encouraging me to remain part of the Cove. I was extremely upset that I caused problems that required me to question my value to this excellent site. Whatever, whenever, your response and the value of the info is worth waiting for. Do what you feel like. Relax. Like me. This post is also to test the "backbutton" scenario for the Cheech Wizard, from my home. Marc, the Twisted tea is outstanding and I'm sending. I'll edit with the results. Al, call me. You gots the number. Just remember the time zones.

energy

Marc, No back button required from home to Submit Reply.. Went right in. No, I don't know the version of my Internet Explorer, except it's not Netscape. I'll find out though, after I have my second Twisted Tea.

later dudes,
energy

Note: If anybody chooses to e-mail me at home, don't use the profile address. bring it on, I have my Norton Virus Protection updated daily;) Otherwise, talk to you all Monday.

:) I have to add this..Twisted Tea is a hard Iced tea. No, you don't light it! It's a clear malt beverage, 5% ABV, original recipe. Just a little more kick than beer but much nicer flavor and non carbonated. Geez, I pilot tested it on vacation and I never heard of it before either!

energy

Originally posted by Randy
Heeeeeeeeey Al,
I was a cop in Arkansas, a Grunt in the Marines and an Army SF type...I have no feelings to offend.:D

If the time ever comes that you or anyone else needs someone to vent to, or throw a fit at, pick me. At times I find it sensually pleasing to be ground zero.;) OK. Now that you've volunteered as a target.... ;)