Got an interview in the morning....

[Diabolique]

Yay!!! CONGRATULATIONS, Gary!!!!! Woohooooo!!!!!

Now...get that leaf blower out..you'll be busy with it soon!!!!

Speaking of that...guess what? I ordered one...and it's arriving Tuesday!! I ordered an Electric Toro...rated by Consumer Reports as one of the top choices. I have such a mess of leaves right now.

What type do you own, Gary? Gas? electric? With vacuum?

[coffeehound]

Yay!!! CONGRATULATIONS, Gary!!!!! Woohooooo!!!!!

Now...get that leaf blower out..you'll be busy with it soon!!!!

Speaking of that...guess what? I ordered one...and it's arriving Tuesday!! I ordered an Electric Toro...rated by Consumer Reports as one of the top choices. I have such a mess of leaves right now.

What type do you own, Gary? Gas? electric? With vacuum?

Thanks!

I bought this Toro around 1987 or '88. Works great, though I completely forgot it can vacuum also.
Your new blower should be a little smaller and easier to handle but just as powerful...

[coffeehound]

Well, all has been cleared. Got the go-ahead.

Tomorrow morning I will give two week notice when I get in to work.

This ought to be interesting on a few different levels.

[80's fanatic]

Congrats Gary !!!!! I'm so happy for you, don't sweat giving your notice.... in a few days you'll be on to bigger and better things Good luck with the new job

[Diabolique]

Yay!!! CONGRATULATIONS, Gary!!!!! Woohooooo!!!!!

Now...get that leaf blower out..you'll be busy with it soon!!!!

Speaking of that...guess what? I ordered one...and it's arriving Tuesday!! I ordered an Electric Toro...rated by Consumer Reports as one of the top choices. I have such a mess of leaves right now.

What type do you own, Gary? Gas? electric? With vacuum?

Thanks!

I bought this Toro around 1987 or '88. Works great, though I completely forgot it can vacuum also.
Your new blower should be a little smaller and easier to handle but just as powerful...

Wow...it's lasted quite a few years!! That's awesome!!


This is the one I got, which will be arriving tomorrow!



Here are the specs:




Technical Details
12 Amp electric blower/vacuum provides power and versatility to tackle every clean-up chore
Leaf shredder reduces 16 bags of leaves to 1 bag
Rugged metal impeller and infinite variable speed motor
Exclusive cord-lock system holds power cord firmly in place
Powerful handheld blower delivers up to 235 mph of air flow

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Product Description


The Toro Ultra 12 Amp electric blower/vacuum provides all the power and versatility needed to tackle every clean-up chore. With a Tecumseh LV 195 engine, this handheld blower delivers up to 235 mph of air flow and is the only electric blower/vacuum to offer a rugged metal impeller and an infinite variable speed motor. Compact and well-balanced, this blower/vacuum is comfortable to use and easy to maneuver. It requires no tools to change from blowing mode to vacuum mode. As a leaf shredder, this tool reduces 16 bags of leaves into one. Featuring an exclusive cord-lock system, it holds the power cord firmly in place so the extension cod will never come unplugged from the unit during use.

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Product Details

Product Dimensions: 48 x 20.5 x 10 inches ; 11.5 pounds


Now...I need to get an extension cord for it. Do I need to buy a special type? Any types that I should look for, Gary?

[coffeehound]

Congrats Gary !!!!! I'm so happy for you, don't sweat giving your notice.... in a few days you'll be on to bigger and better things Good luck with the new job

Thanks, Jodi!

I did tender resignation first thing this morning and well...I have to admit I got a little misty when the HR lady took both of my hands as we talked. I will miss her. She is truly a fantastic human being. Always there with smile and real concern for the welfare of the employees, she really did facilitate my entry into the company after so many years of being employed at the previous place...

What I did find a little surprising was the reaction of a few of the people I will not miss. Sort of like a huge fan sucked the chill out of the air instantaneously. I don't really know what the hell that is about except that it was cordial and I do want to leave this job behind on a positive note...

Two weeks to go. I am so looking forward that I know I will have to remind myself to focus on the task at hand and stay sensitive to the requirements of the job...and... myself too...

Rambling again...

[Diabolique]

What I did find a little surprising was the reaction of a few of the people I will not miss. Sort of like a huge fan sucked the chill out of the air instantaneously. I don't really know what the hell that is about except that it was cordial and I do want to leave this job behind on a positive note...

Well, they are just jealous! That's why!

[coffeehound]

Yay!!! CONGRATULATIONS, Gary!!!!! Woohooooo!!!!!

Now...get that leaf blower out..you'll be busy with it soon!!!!

Speaking of that...guess what? I ordered one...and it's arriving Tuesday!! I ordered an Electric Toro...rated by Consumer Reports as one of the top choices. I have such a mess of leaves right now.

What type do you own, Gary? Gas? electric? With vacuum?

Thanks!

I bought this Toro around 1987 or '88. Works great, though I completely forgot it can vacuum also.
Your new blower should be a little smaller and easier to handle but just as powerful...

Wow...it's lasted quite a few years!! That's awesome!!


This is the one I got, which will be arriving tomorrow!



Here are the specs:




Technical Details
12 Amp electric blower/vacuum provides power and versatility to tackle every clean-up chore
Leaf shredder reduces 16 bags of leaves to 1 bag
Rugged metal impeller and infinite variable speed motor
Exclusive cord-lock system holds power cord firmly in place
Powerful handheld blower delivers up to 235 mph of air flow

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Product Description


The Toro Ultra 12 Amp electric blower/vacuum provides all the power and versatility needed to tackle every clean-up chore. With a Tecumseh LV 195 engine, this handheld blower delivers up to 235 mph of air flow and is the only electric blower/vacuum to offer a rugged metal impeller and an infinite variable speed motor. Compact and well-balanced, this blower/vacuum is comfortable to use and easy to maneuver. It requires no tools to change from blowing mode to vacuum mode. As a leaf shredder, this tool reduces 16 bags of leaves into one. Featuring an exclusive cord-lock system, it holds the power cord firmly in place so the extension cod will never come unplugged from the unit during use.

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Product Details

Product Dimensions: 48 x 20.5 x 10 inches ; 11.5 pounds


Now...I need to get an extension cord for it. Do I need to buy a special type? Any types that I should look for, Gary?

Nice!

I use a cord like this one.

It is 12/3 or 12 guage, three prong, indoor- outdoor and will handle the power needs of your blower nicely...

[Diabolique]

Thanks, Gary! Well, I ended up going to Lowes and got 100 ft for $28. It's Med Heavy Duty I guess. They asked me how many amps and then helped me pick out the right one.

How many amps does your have?

[coffeehound]

Thanks, Gary! Well, I ended up going to Lowes and got 100 ft for $28. It's Med Heavy Duty I guess. They asked me how many amps and then helped me pick out the right one.

How many amps does your have?

My blower pulls 12 amps also, though I bet yours gets more out of the power with better overall design.

100 foot cable ought to cover a pretty good sized yard! Have you used the blower yet?

[Diabolique]

My blower pulls 12 amps also, though I bet yours gets more out of the power with better overall design.

100 foot cable ought to cover a pretty good sized yard! Have you used the blower yet?

Awesome!

And to answer your question...nope! Haven't had a chance to use it though, but i will this weekend!

I just opened the box but that's as much I've done so far!





BTW...how's work? Still dealing with those few meanies at your soon-to-become 'former' employer?

[coffeehound]

My blower pulls 12 amps also, though I bet yours gets more out of the power with better overall design.

100 foot cable ought to cover a pretty good sized yard! Have you used the blower yet?

Awesome!

And to answer your question...nope! Haven't had a chance to use it though, but i will this weekend!

I just opened the box but that's as much I've done so far!

Nice! If I needed a blower, that would be the one for me... I never really liked yardwork before. Now
I kind of look forward to getting out there on a nice day.

BTW...how's work? Still dealing with those few meanies at your soon-to-become 'former' employer?

All's cool there. Kind of funny actually when they said something along the lines of they are sorry to see me go...
To myself I was saying "ya, sure, I believe you....NOT!" But I really don't understand their adolescent behavior to begin with.
Maybe they were jealous of me, but I do not know why they would have been.There was no reason for such petty behavior.
I can't see how I was a threat to them. Anyway, that B.S. has ended and it seems that the next 10 days ought to go by smoothly.
As for other ongoing problems...I will not let them bother me as much now. I am outta there in what should be 10 pretty smooth days.

[Diabolique]

Maybe they were jealous of me, but I do not know why they would have been.There was no reason for such petty behavior.
I can't see how I was a threat to them.

Oh you'll be surprised, Gary! Some people feel threatened even in cases where you've done absolutely NOTHING to them! It's just their 'loser' nature what motivates them to act that way. You can't do anything about it either. Only thing you can do is ignore them I guess. And if people can't be genuinely happy for you, then it's not really worth having them around in the first place.

Anyway, that B.S. has ended and it seems that the next 10 days ought to go by smoothly.
As for other ongoing problems...I will not let them bother me as much now. I am outta there in what should be 10 pretty smooth days.

That is good! I suppose some have shown their true colors, huh? In any case...those leftover days will go by quick!

[coffeehound]

Big honcho #2 is in town and went to work on me today.... He wants to know why I submitted my resignation and would
like me to consider rescinding that piece of paper... Been thinking all night. Can't sleep. I do know that it is his job to identify
problems within the company. His job... not mine...The inadequacies are apparent enough.


Inside, I can't find....loyalty. I just don't feel it anymore.

His job, not mine.

Six days.

Sleep...

[Diabolique]

Inside, I can't find....loyalty. I just don't feel it anymore.

That's enough reason to wanna leave! I don't think he's gonna offer you a big increase if you stay. He's just being nosey!