... errr, hopefully without the scary, yet amazingly beautiful bolt of lighting.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
... maybe sweeter?
... my next little getaway will be here: (3 nights)
... errr, hopefully without the scary, yet amazingly beautiful bolt of lighting.
... errr, hopefully without the scary, yet amazingly beautiful bolt of lighting.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
News from Gannett
Here's a portion of the letter I just got:
We continue to battle very difficult economic headwinds causing consumers and advertisers to remain cautious, resulting in further revenue declines. This will require our division to implement a second round of furloughs in the coming months. Furloughs again will be required for all US Community Publishing employees in the second quarter – April, May and June – but we will approach the program differently than in the first quarter.
Your current pay level will determine the length of your furlough. USCP employees at the operating units earning $90,000 and above will furlough for two weeks during the quarter. USCP employees at corporate headquarters earning $90,000 and above will take one week of unpaid leave and also will have a temporary pay reduction of the equivalent of one week’s pay. That reduction will be spread equally over the three month period. All other USCP employees will be on the same program as last quarter and furlough for one week. Your level of pay is based on your salary or hourly wage. Commissions, bonuses and overtime earnings are not part of the calculation. Your supervisor will provide the specific details.
Everyone’s participation in the furlough will enable us to minimize the need for additional layoffs during the quarter. The vast majority of our employees fall within the salary ranges that require a furlough of five days during the quarter. We are asking for a larger contribution from some of our employees. I believe these employees will embrace and support this change. We will once again ask employees covered by a bargaining agreement to participate in lieu of layoffs. We are hopeful union leadership will once again support this approach.
In addition to the furloughs, we will institute a wage and salary freeze effective April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010.
That's right, another week of furlough. Another week of pay GONE. After this most recent furlough, although I made the best of it and had an absolute blast on Virginia - realty hit me hard on Friday when I got my paycheck. It was not even enough to pay rent. I had to BEG my parents for money so that I could eat for the next two weeks. My credit cards are maxed out, I have no savings. It's sad, really. I feel pathetic. Things will be OK in two weeks when I get paid my normal amount, but damn, it will be tight until then.
How depressing.
Screw you, Gannett.
We continue to battle very difficult economic headwinds causing consumers and advertisers to remain cautious, resulting in further revenue declines. This will require our division to implement a second round of furloughs in the coming months. Furloughs again will be required for all US Community Publishing employees in the second quarter – April, May and June – but we will approach the program differently than in the first quarter.
Your current pay level will determine the length of your furlough. USCP employees at the operating units earning $90,000 and above will furlough for two weeks during the quarter. USCP employees at corporate headquarters earning $90,000 and above will take one week of unpaid leave and also will have a temporary pay reduction of the equivalent of one week’s pay. That reduction will be spread equally over the three month period. All other USCP employees will be on the same program as last quarter and furlough for one week. Your level of pay is based on your salary or hourly wage. Commissions, bonuses and overtime earnings are not part of the calculation. Your supervisor will provide the specific details.
Everyone’s participation in the furlough will enable us to minimize the need for additional layoffs during the quarter. The vast majority of our employees fall within the salary ranges that require a furlough of five days during the quarter. We are asking for a larger contribution from some of our employees. I believe these employees will embrace and support this change. We will once again ask employees covered by a bargaining agreement to participate in lieu of layoffs. We are hopeful union leadership will once again support this approach.
In addition to the furloughs, we will institute a wage and salary freeze effective April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010.
That's right, another week of furlough. Another week of pay GONE. After this most recent furlough, although I made the best of it and had an absolute blast on Virginia - realty hit me hard on Friday when I got my paycheck. It was not even enough to pay rent. I had to BEG my parents for money so that I could eat for the next two weeks. My credit cards are maxed out, I have no savings. It's sad, really. I feel pathetic. Things will be OK in two weeks when I get paid my normal amount, but damn, it will be tight until then.
How depressing.
Screw you, Gannett.
Friday, March 20, 2009
The girls will go to new homes (I hope)
If you know anyone who wants a nice hunter pleasure, dressage, jumper or even classic pleasure Morgan - both Corinne and Piper will be going through the 2009 Signature Sale (link here)
... I just hope they go to good homes.
... I just hope they go to good homes.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
On the beach, baby
My ride on the beach - Virginia Beach. March 8, 2009.
So the people with the horses were ... hilljacks, but very nice and the horses were calm. I was a little worried I would plow over a small child because Princess the Percheron 1) did not really steer and 2) had no clue about leg aids. But I tried to relax and have a good time instead of worrying about weather or not the mare would get off my right leg at some point. lol. It must be nice to never have been a dressage rider because things like that probably never cross your mind.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Where the boys are
So basically words cannot describe the experience in Hampton and the Phish shows ... so instead I will try to convey the awesomeness of the "other" part of my vacation - Three Chimneys Farm. Beautiful stallions, lovely farm. Very classy. Here are the best of my photos. Enjoy!
BIG BROWN (*drool*)
WAR CHANT
SMARTY JONES
POINT GIVEN
... I love Lexington.
BIG BROWN (*drool*)
WAR CHANT
SMARTY JONES
POINT GIVEN
... I love Lexington.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
And she's back
I'm back from the Phish - Hampton experience. I have a lot of crazy stories ... most of which people probably won't believe. Took n early 300 photos. Here's my view from the car on Saturday where we had a rockin' spot. That's the boy playing guitar. More photos (that I did not take) are here.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Here I go
I'm leaving for my trek to Hampton, VA, today.
I promise an excellent blog when I return.
See you on the flip side.
I promise an excellent blog when I return.
See you on the flip side.
Monday, March 2, 2009
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