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Good Sunday morning, all, and happy October to you! We are having a brief flirtation with summer-like weather here in south-central Wisconsin, with blazing sunshine and daytime highs in the low 80s belying the calendar. But the leaves on the birches in the front yard are turning to pale gold and russet, the tomato plants have withered and blackened, and dark descends earlier each day, so I know this is only a teaser to lull us into pulling the shorts back out of the spare room: the chilly winds of autumn will return soon enough.
Still and all, I’ll enjoy the sun and the warmth while it lasts, and as we bask in the last fading remnants of summer, let’s take a few moments together to consider:
Today’s Question(s):
The last time you applied for a job, did you submit your application:
In person?
By postal mail?
By fax?
By email?
Through an online application process?
Other?
Which method of job application do you prefer to use?
Bonus Question:
Have you put away any of the following for the year:
Lawnmower?
Grill?
Air conditioners?
Shorts and flip-flops?
Have you had to use any of the following yet:
A rake?
A sweater or jacket?
A snow shovel??? (I hope not!)
Extra Credit Question:
How old were you when you moved out of your parents’ home?
Did you ever move back in with your parents?
Why, or why not?
Just for Fun:
Have you stocked up on candy for Halloween?
If so, have you “audited” the candy yet to be sure it is good enough to hand out to the little costumed beggars on the 31st?
Has anyone “audited” their Halloween candy so thoroughly that you need to go out and buy more??
Today in History: 1582 – Because of the implementation of the Gregorian calendar, this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain 1604 – Kepler’s Supernova is first seen in northern Italy, the most recent supernova to have occurred in our galaxy 1701 – The Collegiate School of Connecticut (later renamed Yale University) is chartered in Old Saybrook, Connecticut 1888 – The Washington Monument, which at the time was the world’s tallest building, officially opens to the general public 1919 – The Black Sox scandal: the Cincinnati Reds win the World Series as a result of eight Chicago players intentionally losing games 1967 – Ernesto “Che” Guevara is executed for attempting to incite revolution in Bolivia 1981 – Capital punishment is abolished in France 1986 – The musical Phantom of the Opera has its world premiere at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London 1992 – A fragment of the Peekskill meteorite lands in the driveway of the Knapp residence in Peekskill, New York, destroying the family’s 1980 Chevy Malibu 2010 – After 34 days of drilling, a team using a massive drill completes a 28”-wide, 2,257-foot deep hole to reach the 33 trapped miners in Chile’s San Jose copper mine
Word of the Day:
Ninnyhammer \nĭn ē hăm ər\ noun
A fool; a blockhead
Today is:
Leif Erikson Day
Dessert Day
Fire Prevention Day
World Post Day
National Chess Day
Clergy Appreciation Day
The last time you applied for a job, did you submit your application:
In person?
By postal mail?
By fax?
By email?
Through an online application process?
Other?
Which method of job application do you prefer to use?
Bonus Question:
Have you put away any of the following for the year: Not in FL.
Lawnmower?
Grill?
Air conditioners?
Shorts and flip-flops?
Have you had to use any of the following yet:
A rake?
A sweater or jacket?
A snow shovel??? (I hope not!)
Extra Credit Question:
How old were you when you moved out of your parents’ home? 17
Did you ever move back in with your parents? No
Why, or why not? Never needed to.
Just for Fun:
Have you stocked up on candy for Halloween? Wife did and hid it. I ate mine.
If so, have you “audited” the candy yet to be sure it is good enough to hand out to the little costumed beggars on the 31st? Audits are a necessity.
Has anyone “audited” their Halloween candy so thoroughly that you need to go out and buy more??
Today in History: 1582 – Because of the implementation of the Gregorian calendar, this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain 1604 – Kepler’s Supernova is first seen in northern Italy, the most recent supernova to have occurred in our galaxy 1701 – The Collegiate School of Connecticut (later renamed Yale University) is chartered in Old Saybrook, Connecticut 1888 – The Washington Monument, which at the time was the world’s tallest building, officially opens to the general public 1919 – The Black Sox scandal: the Cincinnati Reds win the World Series as a result of eight Chicago players intentionally losing games 1967 – Ernesto “Che” Guevara is executed for attempting to incite revolution in Bolivia 1981 – Capital punishment is abolished in France 1986 – The musical Phantom of the Opera has its world premiere at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London 1992 – A fragment of the Peekskill meteorite lands in the driveway of the Knapp residence in Peekskill, New York, destroying the family’s 1980 Chevy Malibu 2010 – After 34 days of drilling, a team using a massive drill completes a 28”-wide, 2,257-foot deep hole to reach the 33 trapped miners in Chile’s San Jose copper mine k:
Word of the Day:
Ninnyhammer \nĭn ē hăm ər\ noun
A fool; a blockhead
Today is:
Leif Erikson Day
Dessert Day
Fire Prevention Day
World Post Day
National Chess Day
Clergy Appreciation Day
The last time you applied for a job, did you submit your application:
In person?
By postal mail?
By fax?
By email?
Through an online application process?
Other?
Which method of job application do you prefer to use?
None!
Bonus Question:
Have you put away any of the following for the year:
Lawnmower?
Grill?
Air conditioners?
Shorts and flip-flops?
No none of the above!
Have you had to use any of the following yet:
A rake?
A sweater or jacket?
A snow shovel??? (I hope not!)
No
Extra Credit Question:
How old were you when you moved out of your parents’ home?
Couple years out of HS!
Did you ever move back in with your parents?
Nope!
Why, or why not?
Got married
Just for Fun:
Have you stocked up on candy for Halloween?
Wife has!
If so, have you “audited” the candy yet to be sure it is good enough to hand out to the little costumed beggars on the 31st?
Taste test?? Of course best to be sure...
Has anyone “audited” their Halloween candy so thoroughly that you need to go out and buy more?? Possibly!
Today in History: 1582 – Because of the implementation of the Gregorian calendar, this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain 1604 – Kepler’s Supernova is first seen in northern Italy, the most recent supernova to have occurred in our galaxy 1701 – The Collegiate School of Connecticut (later renamed Yale University) is chartered in Old Saybrook, Connecticut 1888 – The Washington Monument, which at the time was the world’s tallest building, officially opens to the general public 1919 – The Black Sox scandal: the Cincinnati Reds win the World Series as a result of eight Chicago players intentionally losing games 1967 – Ernesto “Che” Guevara is executed for attempting to incite revolution in Bolivia 1981 – Capital punishment is abolished in France 1986 – The musical Phantom of the Opera has its world premiere at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London 1992 – A fragment of the Peekskill meteorite lands in the driveway of the Knapp residence in Peekskill, New York, destroying the family’s 1980 Chevy Malibu 2010 – After 34 days of drilling, a team using a massive drill completes a 28”-wide, 2,257-foot deep hole to reach the 33 trapped miners in Chile’s San Jose copper mine
Word of the Day:
Ninnyhammer \nĭn ē hăm ər\ noun
A fool; a blockhead
Today is:
Leif Erikson Day Arrgh!
Dessert Day
Fire Prevention Day
World Post Day
National Chess Day
Clergy Appreciation Day
The last time you applied for a job, did you submit your application:
In person?
By postal mail?
By fax?
By email?
Through an online application process?
Other? The last time I applied for a job was in 1975 - started my own business in 1977. I don't remember how my application was submitted but probably by snail mail since faxes, emails and the internet didn't exist!
Which method of job application do you prefer to use? I hope I don't have to apply for any jobs in the future!
Bonus Question:
Have you put away any of the following for the year:
Lawnmower? I don't own one - but since it's spring here, my lawnmower man is now coming about once a week, so I hope he doesn't put his lawnmower away!
Grill? Don't own one
Air conditioners? My air conditioner is fixed
Shorts and flip-flops? Nope, just getting them out.
Have you had to use any of the following yet:
A rake? Rake is needed pretty much all year round where I live
A sweater or jacket? With spring here, I won't be needing a sweater for another 8 months or so.
A snow shovel??? (I hope not!) I'm pretty sure it's never snowed where I live!
Extra Credit Question:
How old were you when you moved out of your parents’ home? 17
Did you ever move back in with your parents? Good grief, no!
Why, or why not? I'm just amazed I managed to live at home until I was 17! It has never been a good idea to move back with them!
Just for Fun:
Have you stocked up on candy for Halloween? I always have stocks, regardless of the time of year.
If so, have you “audited” the candy yet to be sure it is good enough to hand out to the little costumed beggars on the 31st? Halloween isn't big in Australia - I haven't had any costumed beggars knocking on my door since I moved to this town nearly 6 years ago.
Has anyone “audited” their Halloween candy so thoroughly that you need to go out and buy more?? LOL - if I lived in the US that would be me!
The last time you applied for a job, did you submit your application:
In person? In person in 1970. I worked for the same employer from 1970-2007 at which time I retired.
By postal mail?
By fax?
By email?
Through an online application process?
Other?
Bonus Question:
Have you put away any of the following for the year:
Lawnmower?
Grill?
Air conditioners?
Shorts and flip-flops? None of these. I don't change things out.
Have you had to use any of the following yet:
A rake? Nope
A sweater or jacket? Nope
A snow shovel??? (I hope not!) Nope
Extra Credit Question:
How old were you when you moved out of your parents’ home? I left for college when I was 18.
Did you ever move back in with your parents? Nope.
Why, or why not? After college I moved to Chicago for a job.
Just for Fun:
Have you stocked up on candy for Halloween? Yes and I am eating it right now.
If so, have you “audited” the candy yet to be sure it is good enough to hand out to the little costumed beggars on the 31st? Heeheehee.
Has anyone “audited” their Halloween candy so thoroughly that you need to go out and buy more?? No, but the month is young.
Today in History: 1582 – Because of the implementation of the Gregorian calendar, this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain 1604 – Kepler’s Supernova is first seen in northern Italy, the most recent supernova to have occurred in our galaxy 1701 – The Collegiate School of Connecticut (later renamed Yale University) is chartered in Old Saybrook, Connecticut 1888 – The Washington Monument, which at the time was the world’s tallest building, officially opens to the general public 1919 – The Black Sox scandal: the Cincinnati Reds win the World Series as a result of eight Chicago players intentionally losing games "Say it ain't so, Joe." 1967 – Ernesto “Che” Guevara is executed for attempting to incite revolution in Bolivia He's lucky he lived that long. 1981 – Capital punishment is abolished in France 1986 – The musical Phantom of the Opera has its world premiere at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London I love this musical. 1992 – A fragment of the Peekskill meteorite lands in the driveway of the Knapp residence in Peekskill, New York, destroying the family’s 1980 Chevy Malibu 2010 – After 34 days of drilling, a team using a massive drill completes a 28”-wide, 2,257-foot deep hole to reach the 33 trapped miners in Chile’s San Jose copper mine That was amazing to watch.
Word of the Day:
Ninnyhammer \nĭn ē hăm ər\ noun
A fool; a blockhead
Oh, I like this word. Thanks!
Today is:
Leif Erikson Day
Dessert Day
Fire Prevention Day It's raining in the DFW area. This is the best form of fire prevention. Yippee!
World Post Day
National Chess Day
Clergy Appreciation Day Thanks, bro.
...Still and all, I’ll enjoy the sun and the warmth while it lasts, and as we bask in the last fading remnants of summer, let’s take a few moments together to consider:
Very poetic, MWBW.
Today’s Question(s): The last time you applied for a job, did you submit your application:
Through an online application process
Which method of job application do you prefer to use?
I'm okay with online apps, but had to get used to them.
Bonus Question: Have you put away any of the following for the year: Lawnmower? not quite Grill? never Air conditioners? It's still a bit warm during the day. Shorts and flip-flops? I don't wear flip flops. Am wearing shorts right now in fact.
Have you had to use any of the following yet: A rake? mulching mower, so no A sweater or jacket? not yet this season A snow shovel??? (I hope not!) Maybe in Denver.
Extra Credit Question: How old were you when you moved out of your parents’ home?
nineteen Did you ever move back in with your parents?
no Why, or why not?
Lucky, I guess. Economics have changed a lot for the average worker in the past several decades and not in a good way.
Just for Fun: Have you stocked up on candy for Halloween?
Not yet.
Today is:
Dessert Day
Fire Prevention Day safety first
World Post Day
Clergy Appreciation Day
National Chess Day checkmate
Leif Erikson Day Skol! May your day do you tribute.
The last job I applied for was by mail.I have put away my lawn mower till next spring. Not
my shorts though - I wear them in the house all year round! I put on a jacket yesterday to
go into town, first time since March. I moved out of the family home when I was 17, my
stepmother and I did'nt get along (to put it mildly!) We have no candy for Halloween because we'll be in Las Vegas. 25 years since the premiere of Phantom of the Opera. I saw
the show for the first time the week after it opened. I was stunned by it. I wrote a fan letter to Michael Crawford, first of a few which he always replied to. He agreed with me what
a great show it was and he said "I think it might run for a while"!!
The last time you applied for a job, did you submit your application: In person? By postal mail? By fax? By email? Through an online application process? Other? I gave it to someone who then sent it to the home office. It was just a formality as I already had been offered the job.
Which method of job application do you prefer to use? The back of a bar napkin
Bonus Question:
Have you put away any of the following for the year: Lawnmower? Already put away Grill? Use it year round Air conditioners? Ain't got one Shorts and flip-flops? My summer wardrobe and winter wardrobe are one and the same
Have you had to use any of the following yet: A rake? A sweater or jacket? A snow shovel??? (I hope not!) That is a big no to all 3. Of course I have not been home since early Aug.
Extra Credit Question:
How old were you when you moved out of your parents’ home? Funny you should bring this up...I did not leave home. Instead, home left me. My first year of college was in my home town so there was no sense spending my own money on living expenses. Towards the end of the year my dad accepted a transfer out of state. I was going to be heading to Montana in the fall so I did not move with the family. My cheap living gig was up once mom sold the house. Oh...By the way, to answer the question, I was 19.
Did you ever move back in with your parents? For a short time once I graduated from college.
Why, or why not? I did not have a job straight out of college so I could not afford a place of my own.
Just for Fun:
Have you stocked up on candy for Halloween? Have not. Probably will not be home.
If so, have you “audited” the candy yet to be sure it is good enough to hand out to the little costumed beggars on the 31st? Once again, have not
Has anyone “audited” their Halloween candy so thoroughly that you need to go out and buy more?? I have never run out. The last several years there have been very few kids showing up on the doorstep. I always buy way too much because there are a lot of kids in the area and one of these years they will all show up
The last time you applied for a job, did you submit your application: In person? By postal mail? By fax? By email? Through an online application process Other?
Which method of job application do you prefer to use? Online
Bonus Question:
Have you put away any of the following for the year: Lawnmower?Used all year round here, not as often in winter but still need to mow it. Grill?Used all year too, it's always out on the covered patio Air conditioners?Ours heats and cools so that's always "out", on the wall. Shorts and flip-flops?Have brought these out since it's warming up here in Perth. 72F today.
Have you had to use any of the following yet: A rake? No A sweater or jacket?Have worn these for the past few months, and still need to for the evenings and nights. A snow shovel??? (I hope not!)LOL! It'd be a phenomenon if it snowed here. I don't think you can even buy them in this State.
Extra Credit Question:
How old were you when you moved out of your parents’ home? 20
Did you ever move back in with your parents? No
Why, or why not?Didn't need to and wouldn't want to. Once I left the nest, I was gone.
Just for Fun:
Have you stocked up on candy for Halloween? Not yet. I'll buy a bag just in case soon. Halloween's not big here but there's been the odd Trick or Treater once in a while. We're in a new neighbourhood now, with more kids, so maybe I'll buy a couple more bags, just in case. It's not like they'd go to waste if no kids came around
If so, have you “audited” the candy yet to be sure it is good enough to hand out to the little costumed beggars on the 31st? N/A
Has anyone “audited” their Halloween candy so thoroughly that you need to go out and buy more?? No
Today is: Leif Erikson DayI remember learning about him in History class! Dessert DayYum!Every day can be Dessert Day Fire Prevention Day World Post Day National Chess DayI don't have the patience for Chess. Kudos to those that do. Clergy Appreciation Day
The last time you applied for a job, did you submit your application: In person? By postal mail? By fax? By email? Through an online application process? Other?
Which method of job application do you prefer to use? I filled out an Online Application....I was called 3 hours later for an interview the next day. It lasted 1/2 hour and 2 weeks later after a successful background check I was employed. I don't make a ton of money but it supports me and I work in a supportive enviornment. I have to tell the back story..I moved to Phoenix in 2009..I left a job I loved and friends because my kids needed me here... I was unemployed for 2 years, I was at my wits end, and my self esteem was in the toilet from filling out applications and getting no where. I had 3 interviews in 2 years. I prayed and asked that I get a job with little or no interview and no resume.
Bonus Question:
Have you put away any of the following for the year: Lawnmower? Don't have one Grill? Yes Air conditioners? No Shorts and flip-flops? shorts yes, flip flops never
Have you had to use any of the following yet: A rake? Yes A sweater or jacket? Yes A snow shovel??? (I hope not!) Heaven Forbid!!!
Extra Credit Question:
How old were you when you moved out of your parents’ home?
I was 19 Did you ever move back in with your parents?
back with in a year Why, or why not?
Wasn't ready
Just for Fun:
Have you stocked up on candy for Halloween?
No, I prolly won't have any spooky guests.. If so, have you “audited” the candy yet to be sure it is good enough to hand out to the little costumed beggars on the 31st?
I tend to "audit" it all up Has anyone “audited” their Halloween candy so thoroughly that you need to go out and buy more??
Yes Today in History: 1582 – Because of the implementation of the Gregorian calendar, this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain 1604 – Kepler’s Supernova is first seen in northern Italy, the most recent supernova to have occurred in our galaxy 1701 – The Collegiate School of Connecticut (later renamed Yale University) is chartered in Old Saybrook, Connecticut 1888 – The Washington Monument, which at the time was the world’s tallest building, officially opens to the general public 1919 – The Black Sox scandal: the Cincinnati Reds win the World Series as a result of eight Chicago players intentionally losing games 1967 – Ernesto “Che” Guevara is executed for attempting to incite revolution in Bolivia 1981 – Capital punishment is abolished in France 1986 – The musical Phantom of the Opera has its world premiere at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London 1992 – A fragment of the Peekskill meteorite lands in the driveway of the Knapp residence in Peekskill, New York, destroying the family’s 1980 Chevy Malibu 2010 – After 34 days of drilling, a team using a massive drill completes a 28”-wide, 2,257-foot deep hole to reach the 33 trapped miners in Chile’s San Jose copper mine
Word of the Day:
Ninnyhammer \nĭn ē hăm ər\ noun
A fool; a blockhead
Today is:
Leif Erikson Day
Dessert Day
Fire Prevention Day
World Post Day
National Chess Day
Clergy Appreciation Day
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Possibly!
May your day do you tribute. 
My first year of college was in my home town so there was no sense spending my own money on living expenses. Towards the end of the year my dad accepted a transfer out of state. I was going to be heading to Montana in the fall so I did not move with the family. My cheap living gig was up once mom sold the house. Oh...By the way, to answer the question, I was 19.
