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ravengirl · 02-19-2011, 06:17 PM

I don't think I will get to do VSD as I have to work and then race home to hostess VSN! But I thought I would get a comment in right now, so the link in my signature is right close!

Plain Jane · 02-19-2011, 07:18 PM

I wish I was... the 25th is my volunteer day, and the 26th is Saturday, so not likely I can play with the family around. Ain't it great to be indispensable!

yellowrose46 · 02-20-2011, 06:03 AM

I won't be able to participate either, as I am working the night shift next weekend and have a charity breakfast on Saturday after I get off work, so I will be sleeping as long as I can, in order to go back to work for a 12 hour shift! I'm not indispensible, but the last time I was sick, they booked three people to cover for my absence....does that tell you something?

sadiejane929 · 02-20-2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowrose46

I won't be able to participate either, as I am working the night shift next weekend and have a charity breakfast on Saturday after I get off work, so I will be sleeping as long as I can, in order to go back to work for a 12 hour shift! I'm not indispensible, but the last time I was sick, they booked three people to cover for my absence....does that tell you something?

That tells me you need a serious raise!!!

ScrappinCEO · 02-20-2011, 06:28 AM

I'm sorry you guys can't join me for VSD. If you've not done your Feb. Cards, pick a day on your calendar that will work and schedule it to get them done. Remember, this is a short month. Who knew losing 2-3 days off a month could make such a difference! LOL

I know that doesn't apply to anyone on this particular thread so I'll be posting it on the Main thread too.

yellowrose46 · 02-20-2011, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sadiejane929

That tells me you need a serious raise!!!

Nah, I don't need a raise.....I already get paid lots!

yellowrose46 · 02-20-2011, 06:33 AM

I have been working on my March cards already, but I'll have to find time to finish them off soon, as there is a gathering coming up that I will need to make at least 30 card fronts for.

sadiejane929 · 02-20-2011, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowrose46

Nah, I don't need a raise.....I already get paid lots!

Well, then, can I have it?

yellowrose46 · 02-20-2011, 06:41 AM

Sure Pam, just tell your boss that I said you should have a raise!

ScrappinCEO · 02-20-2011, 06:48 AM

It's always those of us who do the most, that get the most accomplished.

Clad you get paid well, Ina

. When do you fly back to Canada?

sadiejane929 · 02-20-2011, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowrose46

Sure Pam, just tell your boss that I said you should have a raise!

OK - I will! He likes jokes! Seriously, I have a job I really like and the pay is good. The hours aren't the greatest but I have figured out ways to adjust.

yellowrose46 · 02-20-2011, 07:23 AM

Kelly, I fly back on Tuesday, won't actually get to my house until around 2 a.m. on Wed and go back to work that night at 11:30 p.m.
Pamela, my hours aren't the greatest either, when it comes to maintaining good health. I work permanent night shift.....every other week. I work 3 eight hour night shifts starting Wednesdays, and then on Saturday and Sunday nights, I work 12 hour shifts, from 7:30 p.m. until 7:30 a.m. My biggest issue is with getting enough sleep. It gets worse and worse as I age. But I am looking at retiring within the next two years, so I'll hang tough and stick it out until then.

ravengirl · 02-20-2011, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sadiejane929

That tells me you need a serious raise!!!

I agree!

yellowrose46 · 02-20-2011, 07:39 AM

Thanks ladies for your kind words. However, at one time they were talking about eliminating the shift supervisory position at our hospital, so I'm not going to push my luck!

MelissaL · 02-20-2011, 08:44 AM

And the doctors stepped in and voiced their displeasure at the very thought, Ina.

Besides...you work with AWESOME people ~ especially in the ER. lol

Glad you're having a good time.

yellowrose46 · 02-20-2011, 10:34 AM

So right about the docs supporting us! For those of you who don't know, Melissa is one of the awesome emergency nurses who works the night shift and sometimes we even have time to do a bit of crafting in the wee hours.....usually, it's Melissa teaching me a new technique or fold!

MelissaL · 02-20-2011, 10:53 AM

I don't know about awesome, Ina...but thanks for the (not unentirely solicited) compliment...and you've taught me a thing or two, also.

Plain Jane · 02-20-2011, 11:39 AM

Good thing your doctors aren't afraid to open their mouths and speak up! It seems like everyone is trying to do more with less lately, and lots of things are suffering.

That said, I have had some of the best customer service I have ever seen in the last few months... I don't know if it is because all the crabby people got fired, or everyone is working hard to keep their jobs, but I have actually been getting helpful, knowledgeable, and extremely friendly people on the phone and in stores. It is such a relief, and takes away so much stress when you have a problem to solve!!!!

ScrappinCEO · 02-20-2011, 12:55 PM

That's always good news to hear, Jane. I know it used to be *you* as in a person in general - were afraid to voice an issue because the person who was SUPPOSED to help, wasn't interested in doing their job. I've found it getting better, too.

ahlers5 · 02-20-2011, 02:08 PM

I'm done! I had a terrible time finishing these up today. I used craft ink on the purple tree and it would not dry. It's raining here today; I guess that's why it was such a problem. Here are my February cards:

Purple Tree by ahlers5 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
February Christmas Card Challenge Group 1 by ahlers5 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
February Christmas Card Challenge Group 2 by ahlers5 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

vikkijo · 02-20-2011, 02:43 PM

I should be home about 8 Friday night.. VSN and VSD Save me a seat!

a crafty folio · 02-20-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowrose46

Kelly, I fly back on Tuesday, won't actually get to my house until around 2 a.m. on Wed and go back to work that night at 11:30 p.m.
Pamela, my hours aren't the greatest either, when it comes to maintaining good health. I work permanent night shift.....every other week. I work 3 eight hour night shifts starting Wednesdays, and then on Saturday and Sunday nights, I work 12 hour shifts, from 7:30 p.m. until 7:30 a.m. My biggest issue is with getting enough sleep. It gets worse and worse as I age. But I am looking at retiring within the next two years, so I'll hang tough and stick it out until then.

Just reading through the forum and seeing the hours you work and so i dont know you and will probably never meet you but i do want to thankyou for looking after your fellow man and woman and children. Your job is so hard and the hours you work would stop most people in their tracks and yet you still find time to create...so hats off to you and again thanks. Abby

beetle76 · 02-20-2011, 03:33 PM

Liked the idea of the quilted cards, so tried a couple. Still have one to go for this month, not sure if i will do another quilt or play with something else.

Christmas Quilt 1 by beetle76 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
Christmas Quilt 2 by beetle76 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Got to play with my big shot, embossing the second one with a new folder so that was a nice bonus!

yellowrose46 · 02-20-2011, 03:38 PM

Thanks Abby! Sometimes our job is difficult and sometimes heartbreaking, but we do have our moments of fun and hilarity too! Like for example (and I won't get too explicit) but we've seen tattoos in places you wouldn't imagine!

ravengirl · 02-20-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowrose46

Thanks Abby! Sometimes our job is difficult and sometimes heartbreaking, but we do have our moments of fun and hilarity too! Like for example (and I won't get too explicit) but we've seen tattoos in places you wouldn't imagine!

La, la, la, la, la....I can't hear you!

vikkijo · 02-20-2011, 03:51 PM

39 done so far....

vikkijo · 02-20-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sadiejane929

OK - I will! He likes jokes! Seriously, I have a job I really like and the pay is good. The hours aren't the greatest but I have figured out ways to adjust.

I have a customer that always tells my boss to give me a raise.. Dick says, okay I'll get her a thicker phone book

You know to stand on and raise me up LOL

Rox71 · 02-20-2011, 03:55 PM

Here's my list for February and since I had many of them done before the first of the year now I really have to get to work for the remaining months. I am glad I didn't stop in November, it's like I got to skate through for two months!

Barely Pink Horizon

Silver Bell

Poinsettia and Polka Dots

Skating Penguin

Skiing Down the Mountain

Skating Bear

Big Winter Moon

Skating Penguins I did three of these as you can see in photo below. LOL...didn't want you think I'd cheat on my number!

Thanks for all the pep talks Vikki!

vikkijo · 02-20-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowrose46

Thanks Abby! Sometimes our job is difficult and sometimes heartbreaking, but we do have our moments of fun and hilarity too! Like for example (and I won't get too explicit) but we've seen tattoos in places you wouldn't imagine!

LOL Oh I can imagine!!! I went in for a touch up and I saw a girl getting a tat of a HUGE Butterfly on her....
The pics of it all done are on the wall to show off her work. She just did a new one on Clint's chest.

vikkijo · 02-20-2011, 04:44 PM

Oh Roxi those penguins are just too cute!

grammatroll · 02-20-2011, 04:46 PM

Roxi, I love those penguins. Thanks for the comment on my quilt card.

Rox71 · 02-20-2011, 04:53 PM

To the stampers who just uploaded a pick here on the thread...great job with your cards this month.

I hope I didn't miss anyone...my little fingers have had their work out today.

Forgot to say the penguins on my card were borrowed from my sister in law, the person that got me started in card making! Nice challenge Vikki!

Rox71 · 02-20-2011, 05:00 PM

Vikki, loved the comment on my penguins card, tell Clint I was wondering why that little guy didn't have ear muffs too. I think with all the fancy footwork he was doing they just fell off!

vikkijo · 02-20-2011, 05:23 PM

LOL
We had so many laughs over those images Roxi, they have a somewhat drunk look on their faces! Too adorable!

Rox71 · 02-20-2011, 05:33 PM

Yeah those QKR Stampede images all look a bit tipsy but they are cute. I guess that's why call them somewhat cute and somewhat quirky on their site.

Kanatanewf · 02-20-2011, 05:35 PM

Woo hoo! More than a week left in February and I have actually got my ten cards done! Five yesterday and five today!

Card 1, Card 2, Card 3, Card 4, Card 5,
Card 6, Card 7, Card 8, Card 9, Card 10

Now to get started on the March cards!

ScrappinCEO · 02-20-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by vikkijo

I should be home about 8 Friday night.. VSN and VSD Save me a seat!

Save you a seat? I'll even save you work space

vikkijo · 02-20-2011, 05:48 PM

WOW! Can you believe the month is half gone, and Christmas is just 10 months and 5 days away!
LOL Sorry, I had to point that out!

This week I'd like to challenge you to think about all of your toys in your craft stash, which one has the most dust on it? Use it! make your next set of cards using that tool.

Whether it's a punch, a other gadget, I bet if you go to the gallery and search for it you can find many cards of inspiration!

This challenge is completely OPTIONAL, just an idea for you

Mine would have to be a Ribbon Tag Curling thingy...