JamesW

Nermal sounds good, though that will mean I don't get to visit Arkansas Best of luck tomorrow mate

Thrillhou

Just visit your local landfill and you'll get a similar experience at a cheaper price.

Thrillhou

Work starts today. I am as nervous as Golden Corral manager during a health inspection.

fishkiller

🤣
Have a great 1st day

mns1

You got this Thrill.

Hodd

Things seem to be working out, TH. Remember who’s the one responsible for this - you. You’re doing great.

Dee74

Good luck TH

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Hevyn

Been away a few days - glad you got your bird after all, Thrill.
Hoping your new job suits you & helps you feel more positive.
(I laughed at the dark humor jokes. )

Thrillhou

First day was really busy but I survived. I picked the job because it has a very NFL-friendly schedule. Closed every Sunday, closed by 7 pm every day so I can see MNF and TNF.

JamesW

First day at a new job is always difficult, glad you made it through.

JamesW

How is your new bird settling in with the others, did you decide on a name?

Thrillhou

The new bird is named "Nermal". He is already pretty active, he seems a lot less scared than other baby birds I've had.

JamesW

Sounds like you choose a good bird.

Thrillhou

This might be controversial, but I have to get it off of my chest. Why is it such a HUGE f'n deal that the Queen died? The media is acting like it's Pearl Harbor 2.0 or something. Some old woman in a country that isn't even ours dies and the sky is falling. Sorry, I couldn't care less.

Dee74

A lot of people in the UK and the Commonwealth have never know any other monarch TH.
70 years is a long time.

Fair enough you're American and you don't understand it, but I think it's the right and kind thing to do to let the people who feel a real sense of loss grieve that loss.

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JamesW

I live in England so for peace I decline say too much, but totally support your right to rant, don't think we have enough venting here.

Forgot to ask you, is your job full or part-time?

JamesW

How is Nermal doing?

Thrillhou

The birds all seem to like each other. He doesn't go on my finger yet. I'm still sober but haven't been doing a lot of 12 step stuff lately. I've decided I'd rather be a "dry drunk" (gasp God forbid) than do that book stuff. Too many crying women at meetings and they are too boring and I'm working now.

ToughChoices

All that matters is that you are content with the direction of your life and spirit! I can’t seem to get there without the “book stuff”, but lots of people are better at life than me! 🤦‍♀️

Good luck at work! You’ve made a ton of great progress in the last few months!

Take care,
TC

Hevyn

Thrill - I'm so glad you're still sober. Hope you like the job.