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Hi Anne!

I absoultly did not want to go into work today.  It doesn’t even feel like the same place anymore.  Nora came in at one and she and I were in the back, both crying and hugging.  She was sobbing.  She told me that she would just quit, but she needs the money.  I want to just quit but I wouldn’t do that to Nora.  How sadly ironic that now I will prove to Nora just how much of a hard worker I really am.  Whatever happened two weeks ago is forgotton.  I’m mature enough to let it go.

Okay, I’ve got some more info as to why Mary, Ed, Sue and Audrey were fired.  One night it was Mary, SUe and Audrey who worked.  Mary locked the doors at 8:55.  We always lock the doors five minutes til closing time.  Anyway, about 8:57 or 8:58 this lady started banging on the door.  Mary said, "I’m sorry, but we’re closed"  and this lady was screaming at Mary, "All I want to buy is a fu*^ing card!"  And she kept on banging on the door.  Now, tell me, Anne, would you let someone in who was banging and kicking on the door and screaming at you?  As it turns out, this person was one of those "secret" shoppers and she reported this to Bob Ritter.  So even though Mary was the one who locked the door, all three of them were fired.  So basically they lost their jobs over probably a $1.99 card.

And how Ed was fired?  You’re never going to believe this one.  Before I tell you why I have to this.  Ed collects the state quarters, so sometimes he’ll open the drawers  and fish through the quarters and when he finds some state quarters, he’ll take them out and he’ll exchange them with money from his wallet.  He always does this when someone else is up front with him and he shows what he’s putting in and what he’s taking out.  And I know Ed would never take a penny from that stupid store.  So one day, after he waited on a customer and the drawer popped open he did one of his "money exchanges" and that customer just happened to be one of those "secret shoppers" and she (or he) saw this and reported it to BR.  So that’s why Ed was fired.  Is that fuc*ing ridiculous or what?!

Mary called me tonight and we talked for about half an hour.  SHe just wanted to tell me goodbye and it was nice working with me.  I started crying.  I mean, I have worked with these people for over two years (except for Audrey) and now just like that it’s done.  Over without warning.  And Mary and Nora said exactly what I was thinking: something else is going on.

I’m not worried, Anne.  Like I said before I’ve been toying with the idea of quitting for months now.  I’d quit now, but I’m not going to do that to Nora.  I just wish the store would close down so we all would have to find other jobs.

And through it all, it makes me realize more now than ever how God is constant.  That peace in my heart is always there.  I know as long as I have GOd, my health, my family and myself, I can handle just about anything that comes my way.

I hope you have a better day at work!  Yeah, I know how it feels having a busy day and trying to get everything done on time.  It’s like you can’t wait until it’s time to go home!

I started packing.  Whoo-hoo!  Danielle and I finally made it to the mall today and I got all my last minute Disney things.  I have a horrible feeling that I’ll forget something, but as long as it isn’t my money or i.d.  I won’t be too worried about it.

My period is winding down and I know I’ll be finished with it by Saturday.  Praise God!   Can you believe only two days left?!

Did you pass out candy tonight?  Me and Danielle did.  We didn’t get too many kids this year.  Maybe because of what’s going on in the world today.  What a shame that kids can’t be kids and enjoy themselves.  We just bought our halloween candy today.  That’s the best time to buy it- it’s all on sale! Olivia (my kitty) is so funny.  She just stood at the door and meowed at everyone who came up on the porch.  I didn’t see any outstanding costumes but the baby next door (Maizey who’s about three or four months) was dressed as an elephant and she was adorable!

Well, that’s about it for now.  Tomorrow will probably be the last time we’ll get a chance to write to each other!    Till next time, take care and God bless!

God bless the USA!

Michele

Yes, that is surreal, all of those people being fired clear out of the blue like that! That does sound very suspicious. Like you said, why not just give them a warning? Why fire them for this first offense? You don’t sound worried; I’m glad. As one that has lost/quit many jobs, I can tell you for sure that there are plenty of other fish in the sea.

Here, I have been trying to put together the necessary paperwork for our new employees in CA and I am drowning in it. My boss keeps having petty projects for me; he must’ve decided that I have too much free time. That’s how it is here though some days are dead, but then on the busy days, everything has to get done right away.

You hate Outlook Express? I love it - to each her own, right? Like we were saying, it’s just whatever you get used to. When I get used to one and then try to use another, I think, "Well they are doing it this way and this is wrong! It’s supposed to be done like the other program does it."

I understand about you not being able to tape Angel next week, really. Believe me, any help you can give is greatly appreciated!

I know this is a remarkably short letter today, but as I mentioned, I’m swamped! Now the boss wants me to go to Office Depot and simultaneously get this paperwork ready to FedEx to CA. Plus, I’m sure you’re busy with packing and stuff, so that works out okay I guess

That’s it for today. Talk to you soon. God bless!

Anne

God bless the USA

Hi Anne!

Today was strangely surreal.  I don’t even know where to begin.  I guess I’ll start from the beginning.

Danielle and I were just about to leave to go to the mall when the phone rang.  Danielle answered it and said "It’s Shelly."  Shelly was at work.  I thought she was calling me to ask if I wanted to go to the movies with her tonight.  No, she asked me if I could come into work ASAP.  She said to me "You can’t believe what’s going on here.  I’m here by myself with Susan."  Btw, Susan is the Supervisor for all the ***** Shops.  Anyway Shelly continued, "Nora went home early she couldn’t take it."  COULDN’T TAKE WHAT?! My mind screamed.  Then Shelly said, "Ed, Mary, Audrey and Sue were all fired." !!  Anne, I almost dropped the phone!  Shelly didn’t know any details beyond that and as you can imagine my mind was racing trying to think what they could have done!  I mean, I can understand AUdrey but Sue?  Ed?  and especially Mary?!  I reluctantly agreed to come in.  When I got there Susan and I went in the back  and she told me what happened.  Apparenttly, Bob Ritter (who is like the head honcho) hired "secret shoppers" to come into the store and you know, check us out.  THey came in over the course of two weeks in the morning and at night.  Well, some of the people got bad results and that’s who got canned.  I cannot believe this!  I mean, I feel as if I had dodged a bullet.  THat God truly is watching over me, because it could have been any one of us, but at the same time I feel horrible for my co-workers.  ANd Nora!  My God, she must be sick about this!  But you know what?  I think it has to do more than the whole "secret shopper" bit.  I mean. why don’t just give out warnings?   ANd this happens right before holiday open house!  We’re short staffed as it is and now we lost four people?  I know the store is losing money.  I think eventually all of us are going to be fired and all new people are going to come in.  I don’t know what the logic in that is, but I just have a really wierd feeling about it.  To think, two weeks ago I was on the verge of losing my job and now I’m probably the one person Nora needs the most (the other people who are left after this "massacare" are Dolly, Wendy, Shelly, Kristin, and Cindy).  Something fishy is going on here.  I can feel it.  You know, part of me wishes that the store would just close down so i can just find another job.  Oh, I know how they would get rid of me- because I’m going away next week and taking your vacation during holiday season is a big no no.  oh well.  That store isn’t my life.  I might lose my job after all!

you’re welcome about Angel.  Remember, I’ll be away next week so I can’t tape it.  I would just set up my vcr to tape it, but I’m planning on taping the entire week of Days Of Our Lives episodes, and I don’t think Angel would fit on that tape too.  Sorry!

Maybe I will stick with Yahoo after all.  I am getting used to it.  I hate Outlook Express!  It always gives me problems!  It must like you more!

Nice dream you had about Keanu Reeves.  As far as him stealing money from your check book, who gives a sh*^?  I don’t know what that could mean symbolically.  Maybe it’s a connection to your comments to him.  Maybe it’s your subconcious warning you not to compliment a man unless he does it first, because he might steal your heart.  I don’t know. Just my stupid analysis

I wear jeans most of the time too.  First of all my shorts always seem to ride up my butt!  And no, I don’t wear short shorts!  ALso my legs are pale also.  I don’t have the time or patience to go tanning.  I tried that sunless tanner lotion once and I ended up all orange and streaky!  I’m packing a few pairs of jeans and a few pairs of shorts.  I hope it’s cool enough to wear jeans!

Thank you for easing my mind about flying.  And I cannot thank you enough for your prayers.  I really do feel you praying for me!  I’m sure other people are praying that we have a safe flight as well.

Well, it’s getting late and I have to go to work early tomorrow.  THat is if I still have a job! (lol)

see you later!  Take care and GOd bless!

God bless the USA!

Michele