From The Stupid Files: Y8, W9

Day 38:  Cool, low 60s; 66 t/a

ASM:  Alex

HC:  Riley

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah

1) We were fairly slow.

2) Forgot to take my 7:30 meds and took them 45 mins later, during my 20 min break.

3) Needed a Pit stop @7:30

4) Customer wanted 4 or 5 100 ft drain pipes; was brought 9!  I joked, "It's a buy 4, get five free special!"

5) Customer left a bag at #2 @8:45

6) Customer bought sand with a hole in, which leaked all over my counter.

7) Entitled Haitians checked out at 9:55; finally finished loading and left at 10:15.

Outfit:  Teal flowered blouse, faded jeggings, 'spaceship' danglies

Day 39:

Day 40:

Day 41:

Survivor 50: In The Hands Of The Fans Ep 7-8

 Ep 7:

Jon and Dee get into it; Tiff's mad about Kamilla going.

Everyone's mad at Aubrey for not playing her idol.

Coach begins creating haikus....

Oz and Riz return and their minds are BLOWN about the 3 tribals!

Emily tells Riz she knows about his idol, and throws Dee under the bus.  Dee is now furious at Emily for not keeping her mouth shut.

Journey:  Steph's name is pulled out of the hat; goes off to Exile Isle, and has to tether her arm toa bucket for an hour.  She gets the Steal-A-Vote advantage!

Reward Challenge:  Rolling large boulder through obstacles, then puzzle.; wins Chinese Take Out. 

Teal: Jon, Cirie, Chrissy, Coach, Aubrey, Tiff, and Rizzo

Purple: Christian, Ozzy, Emily, Devins, Dee, Steph, and Joe

Teal gets their boulder 1st

Teal gets to the keys 1st, followed by Purple

Purple gets the lock open 1st; Emily struggling.

Purple to the wall 1st, but Teal gets everyone up 1st

Puzzle comes down to the wire, but Teal wins reward and the right to fight for Immunity!

Immunity Challenge: Holding balls on a paddle above your head while standing on a balance beam.

Devins out 1st

Emily drops

Christian drops

Steph drops

Dee drops

Joe drops

Ozzy wins!

While half the camp enjoys the Chinese food, the other half schemes against Dee.

Coach begins to piss off players, and Dee and Tiff scheme against HIM!

Tribal Council:  Dee, Tiff, or Coach?

Dee tries to cause chaos at Tribal.

Dee plays her Shot-In-The-Dark:  Not Safe.

Aubrey plays her idol.

Dee voted out, 8-4 (Tiff)-1 (Coach).

Ep 8:

Everyone has to divide into pairs; Cirie's chosen to be the odd one out.

Pairs:  Aubrey and Devins

           Jon and Christian

           Chrissy and Coach

           Emily and Rizzo

           Ozzy and Steph

           Joe and Tiff

Immunity and Reward Challenge:  Obstacle and Ball maze:  Twist:  One PAIR will be voted out!

Toss ball into bucket, then race to grab it as it rolls down the track.

Next, partners pass the ball back and forth, using paddles as they go across a bridge.

Then you assemble a plank bridge.

1st 3 pairs across move to final round.

Maneuver a ball from a cage, then move it through the maze.

1st pair wins immunity and reward, spaghetti meal.

Joe and Tiff in the lead to the plank bridge

Tiff and Joe, Ozzy and Steph, and Aubrey and Devins move on!

Aubrey and Devins through the cage!

Oz and Steph on the maze!

Finally Joe and Tiff on the maze!

Joe and Tiff have one ball....

Oz and Steph have one ball....

Joe and Tiff win!

Cirie goes to Exile:)

She has 30 mins to find a coconut with a phoenix and she can return to camp and vote.  If the timer runs out, she stays at Exile and doesn't vote.

She found it!!!

Tribal Council:  Coach and Chrissy, or Devins and Aubrey?

Devins grabs his fake idol from the fire pit!  People start to scramble....but aren't really buying it.

Coach played his Shot In The Dark....Not Safe

Chrissy and Coach voted out, 10-1 (A+D)-1(E+R)

From The Stupid Files: Y8, W8

Day 33:  Warm, low 80s; 64 t/a

ASM:  Maria

HC:  Riley

Loaders:  Isaiah, Ben/Levi

1) Was steady until 7:30

2) Am #1 for AP4Me and got perfect score on LU!

3) Had issues getting Code 50 for customer around 7:45

4) Had to eat lunch @Pro, due to Kem not cleaning out the coffee carafe. Also had to get trash bags, so after my pit stop, had 3 mins to sit down.

5) Zero customers from 8:20-8:55, then nobody after 9:30.

6) Trash compactor is working again!

Outfit:  Dept of Having A Good time tee, long capris, small zirconian hoops

Off tomorrow, for Alex's GI appt.  Did tell Riley if he needed me, I could probably be there around 5.

Day 34: Warm, low 80s; 45 t/a

ASM:  Maria

HC:  Madi, Levi, Riley

Loaders:  DS Charles, Jax

1) Was asked to come in when back from E'viile; arrived at 6.

2) Discovered I'd left my phone in the truck.

3) Saw Izzy!  She's working at Harbor Freight.

4) Riley thought I was in my pjs!

5) Several customers quoted 'Win $500!' at me:)

Outfit:  Black CBS tee, red plaid leggings, small zirconian hoops

Tomorrow we go for Alex's probation hearing; I might be slightly late to work.

Day 35: Warm, humid, low 80s; 71 t/a

ASM:  Daniel

HC:  Riley

Loaders:  DS Charles, Isaiah

1) Due to Alex's probation meeting, arrived around 3:20-ish

2) Discovered someone had drawn a penis on the 2nd column in Aisle 16

3) Mixed up the '5' on change; thought I'd forgotten the $5, but after I reopened and recounted, it was $1.66, not $15.66.

4) Final customer wanted a delivery, but took TWO HOURS to get the rest of their stuff.  I'd helped them get ceiling tile when I returned from lunch (8:10), but it was nearly closing time when they finally had their list together and I could set it up for delivery, then ring up their CW purchases.

Outfit:  Gray IN tee, long capris, small zirconian hoops

Day 36:  Warm, humid, low 80s; 64 t/a

ASM:  Alex

HC:  Riley

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah, Darian

1) Wasn't sent on break until 8:10.

2) 9:30 customer had 3 carts; didn't help get the stuff underneath the cabinet AND left their carts at the entrance of the large door.  Then discovered one of the women had left their wallet behind.  Fortunately, she was a Rewards Member, so was able to find her phone # and call her asap.  Entitled much??

3) Matt is no longer our SM!  Went back to Kentucky!  Hope we get another nice one:)

Outfit:  Spare parts tee, long capris, tiny silver hoops

Off the next two days!!

Day 37:  Rare Sun Cool, mid 60s; 56 t/a

ASM:  Shannon

HC:  Riley

Loaders:  DS Charles, Isaiah

1) Had 2 people all evening!

2) Teased Yancy when he went on break that I was non-stop for 15 mins!

3) Helped a customer find window well covers

4) Swept the place

5) If Bryan had held on for 5 more mins before helping with returns, I'd have had the closing duties finished before the final crowd arrived!

Outfit:  Black Alaskan Hwy tee, red/black plaid shirt, faded jeggings, small zirconian hoops.

From The Stupid Files: Y8, W7

Day 29: Cooler, 50s; 68 t/a

ASM:  Shannon

HC:  Madi, Riley

Loaders:  Conrad, Jax

1) Customers wanted plywood and 1x2s; told them to go down the drywall aisle; went down 18 instead!  But still managed to find it.

2) Rollo, the 14-week bulldog, was adorable! Tried to eat one of my patches:)

3) Customer hit the right door with his cart, knocking it off the track. Peyton put it back together, with help from Conrad.

4) Customer bought me a Reecee cup!

Outfit:  Red turtleneck, dark jeggings, thin gold hoops

Got a phone call Mom was being sent to hospital; called in the next 2 days and went to be with her.

Day 30:  Cooler, rain, low 70s; 60 t/a

ASM:  Alex

HC:  Madi, Levi, Riley

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah

1) UKG wouldn't let me clock in; told Amy and she clocked me in.

2) Cust. said he wanted his receipt 'like this', showing me his crumpled one. Told I 'd wad it up, if he'd like....LOL!

3) Mr. N showed up; told me he'd passed over 2xs Feb 5th!  Had a triple bypass and doing well:)

4) Cust said if they used her rewards #, then she was honor-bound to pay for it!

Outfit:  Black/white buffalo check, white v-neck tunic, dark jeggings, thin gold hoops

Day 31:  Rare Sat: Warmer, 70s; 67 t/a

ASM:  Keri

HC:  Levi

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah

1) Tried to return ceiling tiles, but system wouldn't let me. Alex came down; it was sold under Special Order 1; went through fine.

2) Saw John and Mercedes:)

Outfit:  Blace V-neck tunic; dark jeggings, turquois 'star' dangliex

Day 32:  Rare Sun Warmer, low 80s; 96 t/a

ASM:  Keri

HC:  Madi

Loader:  Jax

1) Couldn't log into the Zebra

2) #2 not working

3) Rang up customer's order on Pro Kathy's register, then discovered it was out of receipt paper.  Managed to email it to the customer!

4) Isaiah called in; Jax went to lunch, just as EVERYONE needed help!

5) Customer handed me $145 for $144....and I told him I needed another dollar, THEN realized my mistake.  Then went to break!

6) Slowed down around 6:30!

Outfit:  Gold tee, dark jeggings, blue sapphire hoops

April Goals

What did I accomplish in March, besides working 18 days?  Did manage to get a raise at work!

-Do well at Creative Market Sold 5:)

-Do well at GSH event Only sold 1.

-Get good report from Dr. S Postponed until May; bad storms that day.

Health:  Leg wound is still being pesky.  Finished another round of antibiotics (#4) and am now treating wound with a collagen patch.  It stings for a bit.  Hours have been cut at work, since one gal in Fulfillment moved to Lumber 8-5.  There are a few days I'm scheduled at 3 or even 4, so there's hope!

 Books Read:  7

            Print:  3

        E-book:  4

             DNF:  1

2026 Events:

April 17th:  Creative Market, 1972 KCARC 4-7pm Skipped, in order to go to Lafayette a day early.

April 18th:  Tippecanoe County Author's Fair, Lafayette, In 1-4pm Sold 2, swapped 2, donated 2. Probably would have done better if I'd read an excerpt or talked about my publishing journey.

April 25th: North HS Craft Fair, US 41 N, Evansville, In, 9-3pm CST

April 26th:  Youth Leadership Craft Fair, Highland Woods, Hart St, Vincennes, In 12-4pm

June 5-7:  Indy Comic Con (Panelist)

June 13:  Pride, French Commons, Vincennes, In 5-9pm

July 10-12:  InConJunction Convention, Wyndham West, Indpls

July 17-19:  Imaginarium, Louisville, KY 

Aug 8th:  Indy Author Event 

Aug 22nd:  Lafayette Comic Con, Tippecanoe Co Fairgrounds, Lafayette, IN ($40)

Sept 12th:  StompCon, Fowler, IN

Nov 11-15:  ICGAHS

Nov 28th:  Creative Holiday Market, 1972 KCARC

Dec 2-3rd:  GSH Christmas Vendor Event ($50)

April Goals:

-Lose 5 lbs (start 244)

-Send Aiden to editor Check!

-Contact Dawne' for cover art Check!

-Send Daughter's MS to editor

-Do well at Creative Market Ended up dropping out in order to drive to Lafayette a day early

-Do well at Author Fair Sold 2, swapped 2, donated 2. Probably would have done better had I read an excerpt or talked about my publishing journey.

-Do well at NHS Craft Fair

-Do well at Youth Leadership Craft Fair

-Republish Rex

-Fill out passport paperwork and turn it in

-Find out about passport photo Staples???

-GET VAN FIXED!! 4/16:  Cleaned and replaced loose battery cables; ran for an hour then quit.

-Add words to Dragon story stalled and Hallmark-inspired story 

-Create new website

-Buy new soap dish for MBa 

-Finish trim, lights, medicine cabinet, and shower guard in MBa 

-Pay down CC and start pecking away at med bills

-Read 6 books

-Finish current e-book 

Feb Reading Schedule:  

Die Laughing-Benjamin Oneal Very good story!

Someone Like You-Karen Kingsbury Good story!

George Washington's Secret Six-Brian Kilmeade Began promising, but then got boring.  Still, history I hadn't known.

Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates-Brian Kilmeade

Bride-Ali Hazelwood

The Good, The Bad, and the Aunties-Jesse Q Sutanto

The Hating Game-Sally Thorne

Awakening-Dana Fuller Ross

The One and Only-Emily Giffin 

Tales From The Sailor Man-Brian Morris, et al (Popeye book)

Love Song-Elle Kennedy

I Choose Me-Jennie Garth

I Survived This-Sheady Kyle

Mindtalk-A. Alex Come'

Survivor:  Forged In Fire-Jeff Probst

Raised On Radio-Paul Rees

The Choice-Anne Greene (misplaced??)

Louise Penney book

A Quiet Strength-Janette Oke

Valley of the Shaman-Arlen Andrews

Joyful Poems For Children-James Whitcomb Riley

I Heard God Laugh-Matthew Kelly

Life Is Messy-Matthew Kelly

Franklin and Eleanor

-24

E-book:

Dare To Love-Sandy Sullivan DRR!  Very good!

The Lust Boat-Roz Lee Good story!  Very erotic

Echoes of the Heart-Jean Joachim Good story!

Love and Pumpkins-Kasey Kennedy

TBB (on wish list-was tired of not finding them!)

The Marriage Bargain-Jennifer Probst (2013-$10)

The Marriage Trap-Jennifer Probst (2013-$15)

The Marriage Mistake-Jennifer Probst (2013-$10)

The Marriage Merger-Jennifer Probst (2013-$10)

Into Thin Air-Jon Krakauer (2013-$15)

The Cookbook Collection-Allegra Goodman (2013-$11)

The Girfriend-Abigail Barnett ($5)

The Summer Without Her (Men???)-Siri Hustvedt

Searching For Someday-Jennifer Probst (2014-$8)

Hard As You Can-Laura Kay (2014-$9)

The Year of Living Biblically-A.J. Jacobs (2014-$15)

Retaliation-Yasmin Shiraz (2014-$10)

Accused-Yasmin Shiraz (2014-$10) 

Romulus-Marilyn Campbell ($5)

Gaslight Chronicles-Cindy Spencer Pape ($8)

So Far Away-Dakota Madison, et al

Love Realized-Melanie Codina

Love Resisted-Melanie Codina

Assumptions-Melanie Codina

One The Run-Jade C. Jamison

Decker-AD Ellis

Sawyer-AD Ellis

Monster Among The Rose-Linda Kage ($6)

Flower of Heaven-Julien Ayotta

Dangerous Bloodlines-Julien Ayotta

If I Fall-Lydia Michaels ($5)

If You Want Me-Tara Mills

Tomorrow-Samantha Kane

Backdoor Billionaire's Bride-Roz Lee (2019-$5)

The Play-Tawdra Kandle

Hopeful In Yellow-Sandra Sookoo

Magic In Mayflowers-Sandra Sookoo

Zero Chance-Linda Kage (want entire series in print)

Paging Dr, Breakup-Jillian David

The Girl Vanished-Jessica Ann (Jessie Clever)

The Lost Summers-Jessica Ann (Jessie Clever)

Ballad of Us-Sasha Marshall

Naughty, Nice, Never Been Kissed-Cassidy Hudspeth

A Party To Die for-Kerry Schafer

Survivor 50: In The Hands of the Fans, Ep 5-6

 Ep 5:  

Ozzy's pissed Christian and Steph left him out of the vote.

Jonathan and Devins want to target Rizzo or Cirie

Rizzo and Dee get closer, and Riz fills her in on the Billie Eilish idol.

Coach 'Tide Walker', Joe 'Stone Bell', and Colby 'Oak Bound'.

Immunity Challenge:  2 people collecting coconuts in obstacles in the water, then 1 person empties the bag to find keys.  The 4th uses the keys to unlock a box with a grappling hook.  The 5th uses the hook to retrieve sandbags. Then everyone works to land the sandbags on high platforms. ONLY ONE tribe wins Immunity.  Double Eviction Night.

Jon to the coconuts 1st, followed by Ozzy, then Joe

Jon through the logs 1st

Steph and Charlie to the coconuts, followed by Genevieve

Charlie's through the logs

Cirie has the keys, Emily opens the box, Rizzo and Angelina on the hooks

Coach has 1st sandbag

Teal tossing

Rizzo grabs the sandbags, followed by Emily

Orange gets 3 bags

Teal wins!

Rizzo wants Charlie; Charlie wants Rizzo. Kamilla is now in the middle.

Rizz tells Cirie about the idol and in turn, C tells R about her extra vote.

Christian wants Angelina; Ozzy wants to blindside Christian, and asks for his Shot in the Dark, as a token of trust.  Which, of course, sends up red flags in Christian's mind.  Ozzy pitches his idea to Emily, who in turn, tells Christian, who decides to give Oz his SITD.

Tribal Council:  Charlie or Rizzo; Christian or Angelina?

Purple: Angelina voted out, 4-1 

Orange: Noooooo.....Charlie voted out, 4-3 Nooooooo.........

Ep 6:  Merge!

17 people on one beach for the next 14 days.....wow.

TWIST:  Hidden in the jungle.  Everyone looking for it.

Rizzo walked right past it!

Ozzy finds it!  Takes Rizzo with him to Exile Island.

Immunity Challenge:  Endurance while balancing between two walls, with tiny footholds.

Randomly separated into 3 groups of 5:  Winning group wins Applebees!

Genevieve, Aubrey, Christian, Devins, and Joe

Emily, Cirie, Colby, Coach, and Dee

Jonathan, Steph, Tiff, Kamilla, and Chrissy

Emily drops during 1st transition

Devins, Colby, and Jonathan drop during 2nd transition

Cirie drops.  Teal is Coach vs Dee

Coach drops; Dee wins immunity, but also drops.

Tiff, Aubrey, Joe, and Genevieve drop.  Christian wins immunity for Purple, but drops.

Orange wins Applebees.....Kamilla drops out, Steph vs Chrissy.

Chrissy drops; Steph wins!

Twist:  3 players will be voted out!

Over at Exile.....

Ozzy and Rizzo bond.  Riz tells Oz he has the 3rd idol (Cirie already told Oz).

Ozzy's taking time to breathe and to relax. 

At Sanctuary.....

Tiff, Steph, Jonathan, Chrissy, and Kamilla enjoy lunch:)

Tiff wants to vote out Chrissy, since Tiff's aligned with Jon and Kamilla.

Chrissy and Steph want to vote out Kamilla, and pitch to Jon about it.

Team Purple:

Emily, Dee, and Cirie know Colby doesn't have a vote, plus he's injured.  Maybe want to vote out Coach?

Colby approaches Dee with the pitch he'll pull the others in to work with her.

Team Teal:  

Aubrey says she's going to use her idol, and wants Gen out. 

Gen wants to get out Devins, and pitches to Christian.

Devins think Joe is the safe vote.

Tribal Council:

#1:  Kamilla or Chrissy?

Kamilla voted out, 3-2

#2: Genevieve, Devins, or Joe?

Will Gen play her Shot in the Dark?  Yes!  Not Safe!  Will Aubrey play her idol?  NO!

Gen voted out, 4-0

#3:  Colby or Coach?

Dee was 3 years old when Colby played the 1st time!

Colby voted out, 4-0

Guess we'll find out next week how Ozzy and Rizzo react to those voted out!  We already got a sneak peek at Coach and Tiff's anger at Jon.  WOW!

From The Stupid Files: Y8, W6 Holy Week

Day 24: Warm, high 70s; 70 t/a

ASM:  Shannon

HC:  Ben/Levi

Loaders:  DS Ian, Conrad

1) Jadyn was with me until 6

2) Place died around 7:30

3) Had zero customers from 8:30-9:15.

4) Left door completely fell off the track; Conrad fixed it.

Outfit:  Bless this mess sweatshirt, faded jeggings, red/clear danglies

Day 25:  Warm, low 80s; 77

ASM:  Keri

HC:  Madi, Riley

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah

1)  Got a Pro Credit app!  Think it's my 2nd of the month?

2) We very VERY slow!

3) Had zero customers from 5:30-6pm

Outfit:  Season for Sneezin' tee, faded jeggings, thin gold hoops

Day 26: Cooler, rainy, 60s; 62 t/a

ASM:  Dan

HC:  Madi, Riley

Loaders:  Conrad, Jax, Isaiah

1) Madi wanted Olivia to cover a break; Olivia refused, saying she wasn't scheduled to cover one and was therefore NOT doing it. Madi came down and told me to have her call her. Later, M told me Keri spoke to her.  We'll see what happens.

2) Customer returned a cracked tub and bought another, which HE PICKED OUT. However, he returned it later, since it was the wrong one, and bought a 3rd one, this time the correct one.

3) #1 was out of $1s by 5; didn't get any until after I'd gone to lunch at 7:30.

4) Madi saw a partially undressed BOY (waist down) in the WOMEN'S bathroom; she turned and left; he fled into the stall and redressed, then left the store.

Outfit:  Blue Whitehorse sweatshirt, faded jeggings, Yukon God earrings.

Day 27: Windy, warm, high 70s; 20 t/a

ASM:  Dan

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  DS Charles, Jax, Isaiah

About 30 mins into my shift, I got light-headed and saw the black spots which indicate I'm about to faint.  Called Madi and told her; she found someone to cover and clocked out at 5.

Outfit: Maroon blouse, faded jeggings, silver spirals

Day 28:  Good Friday Warm, mid-70s; 60 t/a

ASM:  Maria

HC:  Riley

Loaders:  DS Charles, Jax

1) Was called in; accepted due to the fact I could make up the 5 hours I lost yesterday.

2) Woman's card wouldn't work, so wrote a check.  Ten mins later, when her hubby bought more, the system refused her check. Pushed it aside with a P/L sticker on it for tomorrow.

3) Saw Mel and Nan:)

Outfit:  Blue LU tee, new faded jeggings, blue danglies, bunny ears headband

Off tomorrow!  Happy Easter:)

 

From The Stupid Files: Y8, W5

Day 18: Chilly, 40s; 60 t/a

ASM:  Alex

HC:  Madi, Ben, Riley

Loaders:  Conrad, Jax

1) Had trainee with ZERO experience, so she watched me until my lunch at 6.

2) Had a complaint against J:  Customer reported he told her he was "too busy" to call someone to help her, since the line was long.

3) Showed HC M how to do LCA with tax exempt

4) Got the large trash bags, but then discovered they were the same ones as in the locker.  Oops....

5) Discovered I'd been on HC Mad's log-in since 7:15!  Oops....

Outfit:  Blue crew Cabela's sweatshirt, black CBS tee, patterned leggings, new faded jeggings, tiny silver hoops.

Day 19: Warmer, 50s; 65 t/a

ASM:  Alex

HC:  Raven, Riley, Ben/Levi

Loaders:  DS Charles, Jax

1) 1st day with Olivia 8-5. I've tried to engage with her before, but it's a personality conflict, and we don't really connect. She comes off slightly abrasive.

2) Alex caught me clocking in from lunch early and taking a pit stop before returning to my register.

3) Had my trainee for an hour after returning from lunch. She's catching on!

Outfit:  Black/gray tee, black vest, new faded jeggings, silver and turqoise 'star' danglies

Day 20: Warmer, 70s; 77 t/a

ASM:  Alex

HC:  Ben/Levi

Loaders:  Conrad, Jax, Isaiah

1) Olivia seemed more friendly today:)

2) Alex picked on me so much tonight, he nearly got on my last nerve. He asked if I was ever going to be good (ie:  Stay off phone, don't write) and I said, "Have you met me?"  LOL!

3) Despite the fact we had 3 lumber associates, after we closed, I helped Jax and Isaiah bring in two loads of carts.

Outfit:  Black/gray leapard stripe tee, new faded jeggings, blue marble danglies

Off tomorrow!

Day 21: Chilly, 40s; 98 t/a

ASM:  Keri

HC:  Madi, Riley

Loaders:  DS Charles, Jax

1) My zebra wouldn't log me in, but when I tried another, it said I was logged it.  Emma had me swap out the batteries, then everything worked fine.

2) We were BUSY!  Had 75 transactions before going to lunch at 7.

3) Customer decided against the flooring tile DS Charlie brought up, and bought a more expensive tile.

4) Saw Mel and Nan twice:)

Outfit:  Green/while striped tee, black vest, new faded jeggings, filligree hoops

Day 22:  Rare Sat Chilly, 50s; 114 t/a

ASM:  Keri

HC:  Madi, Riley

Loaders:  Sam, Isaiah

1) I forgot to grab a zebra; thankfully, Emily gave me hers.

2) Was BUSY!  90 t/a in four hours!

3) Had a customer who told me this would be his final trip to the store, since he tried to return an item and was told since it had been 90 days, we couldn't take it back.  He was furious.  All I could say was, 'I'm sorry' with a smile on my face.

Outfit:  Palm tree light sweatshirt, new faded jeggings, sea horses.

Day 23:  Palm Sunday Warmer, high 70s; 71 t/a

ASM:  Maria

HC:  Ben/Levi

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah

1) Was called to come in at 4

2) It was 'leave everything in Lumber night....Hardware, Paint, and Fashion Bath

3) Sent Jael to Fashion Bath and he didn't return for several minutes.

Outfit:  Mama Bear sweatshirt, black CBS tee, new faded jeggings, small diamond hoops

Survivor 50: In The Hands of the Fans, Ep 3-4

 Ep 3:  Tribe Swap!

Before they swap, Christian and Devens loop in Cirie on the boomerang idol, in case any of them end up on the tribe with Aubrey.  But Emily's not available before the switch, so Christian is forced to tell her at the last minute, which raises her paranoia a bit.

Orange:  Charlie, Dee, Kamilla, Rizzo, Jonathan, Cirie, and Devins

Teal:  Aubrey, Joe, Genevieve, Coach, Colby, Tiff, and Chrissy.

Purple: Christian, Mike, Emily, Ozzy, Steph, Q, and Angelina.

Emily tells Ozzy and Q about Aubrey having an idol, plus Q lets Ozzy know Genevieve sent his to him.  The three of them, plus Steph, plot to get out Angelina 1st.

But then Emily tells Angelina EVERYTHING.  Then she tells Christian, who freaks out in private, but then thinks through everything, and realizes it's okay.

Over at Teal, Coach tells Chrissy about her constant chatter pissing everyone off.

At Orange, Charlie is pissed at Rizzo for NOT voting for his #1 in the final.  Riz also tells him about the Boomerang Idol, and that Ozzy has it.

Over at Purple, Dee wants to get Cirie out, first chance.

Immunity Challenge:  The Blindfold Challenge! Chickens for reward:)

Callers:  Kamillla, Christian, and Chrissy

Orange gets all their rings; start on the puzzle.

Purple getting started on the puzzle.

Teal gets to the puzzle

Orange wins!

Teal wins!

Purple never even got a piece of the puzzle together.

Tribal Council:  Q or Angelina?

Q voted out, 5-1

Ep 4:  Zach Brown Shows Up!

Survivor Talent Show by Orange Tribe:

-Charlie gets 'beat up' by Jonathan

-Rizzo imitates Mickey Mouse....and wins!

-Devins tries to juggle.  Optimum word:  TRIES!

Teal:  Genevieve finds another Billie Eilish Boomerang Idol!  Gifts it to Rizzo.

Immunity Challenge:  Swim to a platform, release buckets, then empty a submerged boat. Bring boat to beach and load letter cubes. Create puzzle arch.  Reward:  Hanging out with Zach Brown

Teal and Orange got their buckets 1st, followed by Purple.

Teal and Orange unloaded their boats and movng it to the beach.

Teal unloading cubes....

Orange and Teal pushing boat through the net

Orange on the puzzle....

Teal on puzzle....

Purple stuck in the net

Teal wins the afternoon with Zach Brown!!!

Orange wins!

Purple heading back to tribal. Should have voted out Angelina; could have used Q/s strength, imho.

Dee's pissed; she really loves Zach's music.

Teal has a fantastic lunch; Zach catches 2 Ahi-Tuna and grills it, then after they feast, it's music time.

Meanwhile, back at Orange, Dee is still crying.

At Purple, Emily wants Angelina gone, but Mike wants to get out Emily. Christian's torn.

After talking to Mike, Christian now wants MIKE out. BUT, when he clues in Emily and TELLS her NOT TO TELL OZZY, she blurts it out.  Now C's reconsidering Emily.

Tribal Council:  Angelina, Emily, Or Mike?

Mike voted out, 3-2 (Emily)-1 (Angelina)

From The Stupid Files: Y8, W4

Day 14: Cold, snow flurries, 28; 75 t/a

ASM:  Maria

HC:  Madi, Ben, Riley (boys training)

Loaders:  Conrad, Isaiah

1) Left door quit working; locked it and put note to use other door on it.

2) Gentlemen thought I knew about patio doors and plumbing!  Fortunately, the info was on the description of the door when I looked it up, and Chad (and another customer!) helped with the plumbing question.

3) Someone left either TX Rdhouse rolls or Golden Corral rolls in the break room; I ate one at break, then 30 mins later had to make an emergency pit stop.  Ate the other 3 when I went to lunch, with no issues.

4) Saw D's cousin Kurt; we've not seen him in maybe 30 years.

5) Place died around 6:30

6) Saw Dawson!  He's doing well:)

Outfit:  Blue Cozy Blankets sweatshirt, white s/s turtleneck, patterned leggings, new faded jeggings, large zirconians.

Day 15: St. Patrick's Day! Cold, 30s; 91 t/a

ASM:  Maria

HC:  Kaitlyn

Loaders:  DS Charles, Isaiah

1) Couldn't find a customer's order; Isaiah found it. Then customer wanted to swap out the sinks, but didn't have the card.  Not happy they'd have to return again.

2) Accidentally logged out of #1; had to hop to #2.

3) Customer transferred $$, but it didn't arrive.  Invoiced it for pick up tomorrow.

4) Left door still not working.

5) Customer overspent, so left cart full of paint and clearance items.

6) Customer said he didn't want to use his CC, yet used it anyway to get the points???  People piss me off.

7)  At close, I grabbed the exterior trash, then had sent Taylor to return the items in #15 and 16. Maria asked me to put away the Go Board, then I pushed the cart down the the 2x4 bin. Returned items to Paint, then Kait told Ben to take my trash while I put the other stuff away.  Still didn't get done until 10:45; couldn't find the display case for the backsplash in Aisle 33.

I was soooooo ready to get out of there!

Outfit:  St. Paddy's tee; Blue hooded Cabela's sweatshirt, patterned leggings, new faded jeggings, shamrocks.

Day 16: Warmer, 50s; 87 t/a

ASM:  Daniel

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  DS Charles, Jax

1) Much slower today

2) Didn't get my 1st break; had to ask Charles to watch the register so I could take a pit stop.

3) $150 bonus was paid separate; after taxes, >$99  WTH????  Thanks a LOT, Marvin....

4) Left door still not working.

5) Zero Pro bonus items left for me.  Kem got one of everything.

6) Discovered they're cutting my hours next month, back to 5-close.  Making Olivia full-time; I'm not happy about it and will talk to Amy.

Outfit:  B/w l/s tee, black vest, patterned leggings, new faded jeggings, small gold hoops

Off the next 2 days!

Day 17:  Rare Sat Warm, high 70s; 122 t/a

ASM:  Shannon

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  Grant, Sam

1) Customer's child:  "Mommy, I want ice cream."

     Me:  "So do I!"

2) Saw Buryl, Gay, and Tim! Gave Tim a hug, since "I baby-sat you once.  Think we went swimming."

3) At one point, #2 refused to accept cash. 3 customers and tries later, it cooperated.

4) Customer told me 'tax exempt', but after I rang him up and totalled it out, he put in his card before I could get his TE #.....then griped when I informed him he'd have to go to CS to get it refunded! It was NOT my fault!

5) Customer had hat, but the safety tag wouldn't let go. Told him to get another one so I could remove it!

6) The men's bathroom flooded into the area between janitor's closet and the bathrooms.

7) No one emptied the coffee from Fri.

8) Patio furniture was incorrectly marked/rang up. Had to get an o/r from Shannon, who called SM Matt about the incorrect signage.  Flyer said entire set was $459, but table rang up $459 and the chairs $559.  Shannon fixed the chairs for $200.....then removed the signage!

Outfit:  Brown gauze tee, new faded jeggings, blue sapphire hoops.

Off tomorrow!

Moody Contestants

 So I'm rewatching SE12 of Ink Master, Battle of the Sexes.  I'm on Ep 3 and already fed up with the women's team.

First of all, Ink Master now has maybe 17 seasons now, and I've watched most of them. I've been watching them in reverse order, just because I missed a couple of seasons, and couldn't remember who won.  When I got to SE13, the one which didn't have a finale, I had to go to YouTube to see the final master canvases.  I also learned that the show had a streak of sexism in it, which was obviously blatant in the 1st elimination tat of this season.

Case In Point:  Only 2 contestants had clean tats:  An unfinished tat on the men, and a finished tat on the women.  But Oliver and Chris 'decided to go wild' and chose the best tat as the unfinished one.  Only Dave sided with the women.

Now, to the moody players.  

Let me preface this by saying I'm not bashing mental health issues.  If you struggle with criticism, by all means, don't put yourself out there, and practice self-care.

But TWICE now, contestants have claimed 'mental health' as their reason for bowing out.  One guy did it in SE13, and Elva did it in SE12.  She was on the bottom and after receiving her critique, thanked the judges and said she realized she was not cut out for this competition and was excusing herself.

-Why the hell would you wait until your final critique?  The 1st guy bowed out BEFORE the critique even began!

-She already had a confrontation with one of the stronger personalities; if she was fed up, why continue?  Go get your blankie and go home.  You knew what you were signing up for; grow a thick skin and compete.

But she's not the only one.  Ash is constantly complaining about the other women on her team, and even getting fed up with one of the men's egos.  Her constant pout is really grating on me at the moment.  And in Ep 3, her lack of confidence is really irritating. Is it your time of the month?

Cam and Ash.....go get a room and get over this tension already!  You're like Sam and Diane.

Ash, pull your damn jacket or shirt up over your shoulder!  It looks sloppy dangling down, with one up and one down. Congratulations, you live to compete another week.

Ep 4:  Oooh Laura,,,,consorting with the enemy?  Telling Cam he's a damn good artist and you're not threatened by him?  What will your teammates say?  *insert sarcasm*

Ooooh, Ash....'tattoo is washed out, looks like it's 15 years old.'

Ep 5:  Ooooh Cam....got caught 'helping' Laura with her tat?  

Then there's Pony's canvas.....in pain and decides she doesn't care for Pony's 'bedside manner'???  You signed up for the free tat, chick.  Sit your ass down and let her finish!

Oh jeez Ash....your sarcastic attitude toward Janelle is irritating.

LOL....Alexis called her out for a face off!  BUT, Ash delivered, while the others had issues.  In the end, Pony went home.

I finally realized WHY Ash drives me nuts; she reminds me of AOC.

Ep 6:  Ash didn't understand cross-stitch??  Yet she survives again.

I'm also pissed.....Dani did the BEST cross-stitch tattoo; Dave even SAID a lot of people are going to want it, but they gave Tattoo of the Day to Cam and his Atari Video-Game-inspired look?  *eye roll*

Ep 7:  Another face-off, and surprise, surprise, Ash picked Cam!  He beat her, but she ultimately beat Tito in Japanese Traditional Hanya masks.

Tito:  "She's got more lives like a cat!"

Ep 8:  Alexis tries to talk Ash off the ledge, figuratively.

Laura finds herself aligned with Cam and Creepy Jason, which creates conflict, b/c the other girls want Cam to be eliminated.

Alexis wins Tattoo of the Day!  1st time the women are in charge of elimination nom!

First time Ash is NOT in the bottom!  Jake, Cam, and Fon.....who will be eliminated?  Fon leaves, due to the fact he had to rush and made some serious mistakes (upside down horseshoe, boot running into existing tat).

Ep 9:  Laura, Laura, Laura.....don't go talking about your friendship with Cam and Jason within earshot of Holly and Ash.....they're gonna target you!!!  Ash and Holly went to Pon and Jake to complain they felt targeted b/c they're friends, when that WAS NOT THE CASE!  Don't jump to conclusions, little girl....

"I don't like to draw on the skin...it's so hard....I don't like it...." (insert whine)

Good for Janelle for shutting down the alliance thing that Holly and Ash misconstrued, but also called out Laura, Cam, and Jason for their plans to be final 3, which blew everyone's minds.

Alexis, what did you do to your hair?  It looks sooooooo much better when it's curly!

Laura cleared up the 'I wasn't talking shit about Holly' rumor, but confirmed her friendship with Jason and Cam was NOT an 'alliance'; it was FRIENDSHIP.

With six women and four men, the women have really come into their own....now if they can curb the paranoia and catty tendancies.....

Ash can take her pouty-ass self home!  Whoot!

Score:  5-4

Ep 10:  Why does Janelle wear a headlamp when no one else does?

Thank you Holly for talking Laura down off the insecurity ledge, and psychoanalyzing Cam!

Score:  4-4; bye-bye Alexis with her purple hair.

Ep 11:  Score 3-4 Bye-bye Janelle

Ep 12:  Laura's pissed because she didn't get picked to do a tattoo.  Only 4 canvases chose, based on the 1st tats the artists did earlier. Jason got a Japanese frog; Holly a new school bearded dragon , Jake the Koala bear, and Dani the Athena.  Jason is the ONLY one safe from elimination.

How the hell does Holly get the ax?  Cam did two similar tats!  Not fair.

Score: 2-4

Ep 13:  How many tank tops/cardigans does Dani own? And why does Cam seem to wear the same tee all the time?  Lucky shirt?  Holly wore the same leopard print dress several times.

Cam gets to close shop.

Score:  2-3

Ep 14:  Illustrative Portrait Day:  Laura's worried; Pon's worried.  Pon packs up.  Score 2-2

Ep 15:  Face off:  Laura:  Jake's Plague Dr; Jason:  Laura's Alien holding a space galaxy;

                             Dani:  Jason's Broccoli Wizard; Jake:  Dani's Witch.

Laura and Dani made the finale, along with Jason.

Jake packed up shop.

Score:  2-1

Finale:  Jason, last man standing:  B/G realism

              Laura:  Traditional Japanese

              Dani:  Full Color Biomech

Give it a rest, Ash...(to Alexis):  'You never really had my back..('I had your back, except that one time when I put you in the bottom') See???"

Jason:  Female pirate, which I think wins.  It's so clear!

Laura:  Japanese god of thunder, which for me, is hard to see.

Dani:  Biomechanical, which looks cluttered, imho.

WOW.....they eliminated JASON???

Winner:  LAURA!  Chris and Oliver voted for her; Dave went with Dani.

Battle of the Coaches:  Ryan, DJ, Duffy, Bubba, Megan Jean, Nikki, and Jimmy

Winner:  Ryan!!!!

DJ-2nd

Nikki-3rd

Bubba-4th 

Duffy-5th

Jimmy-6th

Megan-7th

From The Stupid Files: Y8, W3

 Day 10: Warmer, low 70s; 111 t/a

ASM:  Shannon

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  Conrad, Isaiah

1) For a while at 1st, it seemed I could neither read nor type!

2) Had to take a 30 min lunch instead of a 60, due to scheduling issues

3) Had my evaluation, and it's good; I'm getting a raise!

4) 15 yrs ago, I 'bossed' Raven around when she was in preschool and I babysat her; now, she's my DS!

5) We got one bad survey and it put our LTR score in the 60s, I got a survey and it bumped us back up to 73.

Outfit:  Gray hooded sweatshirt, faded jeggings, black danglies

Day 11: Warm, low 80s; 56 t/a

ASM:  Shannon

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah

1) Didn't arrive until after 5, due to my appt. Clocked in 5:10, went to the restroom, then discovered my lock wasn't on my locker; it was INSIDE my kleenex box. WTH???  Put on my vest and ran into Darren as I was heading up to Pro.  Arrive at my register and Madi asks me where I've been.  Told her; she said ASM Keri told HER I'd clocked in at 5!  Shook it off, but was steamed for a bit.

2) Tried to sell a returned special order shower bottom, but it wouldn't change the fulfillment.  Had to have Emma come work her magic; in the meantime, hopped over to #2.

3) Weird pain on left side at 8am; finally figured out it's the same MONTHLY pain I used to get prior to Sept 2012.  WTH?????

4) Place was deserted between 7:30-8pm/

Outfit:  Blue sparkle tee, faded jeggings, large zirconians

Off tomorrow for GSH Vendor Fair!  Am cancelling Indy Dr Appt, due to pending storms.

Day 12:  Rare Sat Cool, 50s; 90 t/a

ASM:  Keri

HC:  Katelyn

Loaders:  DS Charles, Jax, Isaiah

1) Was slammed 1st hour, then things calmed down.

2) Discovered no one cleaned the coffee carafe last night.

3) It didn't look as if anyone had swept the place, either.

4) Around 9:30, the place cleared, and was able to sweep and sanitize.

5) DS Charles ordered Papa Johns pizza:  2 sausage/pepperoni and one chicken bacon ranch.  Ate 1 slice of S/P and two of the other. YUM!

Outfit:  Black check sweater, black vest, patterned leggings, new faded jeggings, red and white hoops.

Day 13:  Rare Sun Cloudy, rain, 70s; 86 t/a

ASM:  Keri

HC:  Katelyn

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah

1) 1st hour was busy!

2) My final customer, Theo B, had a gift card and wasn't sure of the amount on it. Tried increments of $25 until it declined...$75.  Was good to see him; at one point, thought he was lost in the store!  Had a water leak which caused his bill to be over $1300!

Outfit:  Brown blouse, white s/s turtleneck, new faded jeggings, brown 'dreamcatchers'.

Survivor 50: In The Hands of the Fans, Ep 1 and 2

 I'm excited for this season, since it's all returning players!  Esp ones I've not seen for several seasons:)

Tribes:

Purple:  Stephanie, Aubry, Q, Angelina, Kyle, Colby, Genevive, Rizzo

Orange:  Savannah, Christian, Cirie, Jenna, Ozzy, Joe, Emily, Rick Devins

Teal:  Kamilla, Chrissy, Tiffany, Mike, Jonathan, Coach, Charlie, Dee

NO RICE OR SUPPLIES!

Challenge #1:  Retrieve torch and get your fire

Purple through first and wins! Gets their flint and a massive bonfire

Orange close behind

Teal makes up a lot of time retrieving their torch and paddling back; catches up to the others retrieving their key to unlock the torch.

Journey:  Fight for supplies:  Q, Coach and Ozzy!

Oz shinmies up the pole 1st; then digs up the 2nd bag and swims out to get the 3rd.

Q and Coach get their bags and swim out while Oz is making his stick to retrieve the key.

Coach's pole breaks

After 45 mins, Oz knocks it off!  Drags it to them, then Coach steals it from him!  Gets his pot, machete, and flint:)

Oz and Q flip the note over once Coach departs....and they've been stranded on Exile Island!

Back At Camp....

Jenna's rallying her tribe for Cirie to be the 1st to go

Colby's not too fond of Rizzo's mouth and non-work ethic

Savannah fesses up about her win, since she left 2 weeks after her win and before her season aired!

Mike wrote and co-produced White Lotus (HBO Max)

Early Bonds:

Colby, Steph, Angelina, Genevive, Aubry

Devins, Christian, Emily

Chrissy, Coach, Jon

Kamilla, Tiff, Dee

Exile:

Boats show up with a pot and machete....but there's a catch:  One person gets it but loses their vote. The other returns empty-handed, but gets a secret extra vote.

Oz tells Q to take the supplies; he will take the extra vote.

Back At Camp.....

Kyle fills Q in on the bonds; Q tells K he's lost his vote.

Christian starts a fire with Gen's glasses!

"Science is cool, kids!"

Devins tells Cirie about Jenna wanting to get her out; Cirie tells Oz, who in turn tells her about his extra vote.

LMAO....Rizzo won over Colby!

Immunity/Reward Challenge:   Ramp, muddy net, roll crate with coconuts; empty coconuts; then toss coconuts into net to release a crate with a rope. Toss rope to drop a ramp, then get everyone up to the platform and solve a puzzle!  Reward:  Fishing Gear

Purple, Orange, then teak

Q tossing and Charlie, and Ozzy

Aubry, Coach, and Cirie tossing the rope; Coach first

Teal onto the platform 1st, followed by Orange

Chrissy and Kamilla on puzzle

Kyle hurts his ankle; Jeff stops the challenge.

Medical clears Kyle; it's back on.  Q helps Kyle up the ramp.

Angelina and Gen on the puzzle.

Cirie FINALLY pulls down the ramp!

Emily and Christian on puzzle

Teal WINS!

Purple wins, sending Orange to tribal!

Tribal:  Jenna, Cirie, or Ozzy??  Are they NUTS?  Keep the Oz-man!

Jenna voted out, 7-1

Episode's not over though.....

Kyle reveals his ankle feels okay.

Gen finds the Billie Eilish Boomerang Idol!  She has to send it to someone on another tribe, and if they're voted out before they use it, it returns to Gen!

She sends it to Ozzy!

Journey:  Mike, Colby, Savannah

Task:  Pick 2 to play:  Draw rocks, Mike can't play.

Jenga-like challenge.

Structure falls on Colby's turn; he loses his vote. Savannah earns a secret Block-a-Vote!

Kyle gets ultrasound on his Achilles Tendon....then a test that confirms he has damaged his Achilles, and needs to be pulled from the game.

Ep 2:

Reward Challenge:  Water Obstacle, ring toss; hammocks, tarp

Orange in the lead, followed by blue, then purple, due to Aubrey missing her 1st target.

Orange wins, followed by Blue!

Teal Tribe:  Coach cramps up in the water; Chrissy's 'mothering attitude' is beginning to grate on Dee, Tiff, and Charlie.

Purple:  Aubrey is gifted the Boomerang Idol by Christian (Orange tribe)

Immunity Challenge:  Collecting 3 sand snakes, move them through an obstacle, then maneuvering balls on snake track.

Teal in the lead to the track; then drops it

Purple in the lead; Purple wins Immunity!

Orange drops; Teal wins Immunity!

Tribal Council:  Ozzy, Savannah,  or Joe?

Devins and Christian hatch a plan to show a fake idol at Tribal, just to stir things up.  Whaaaat?

Savannah voted out, 6-1

As the group is leaving, Christian falls, and Devins plants the fake idol.

From The Stupid Files: Y8, W2

 Day 5: Cold, high 30s; 79 t/a

ASM:  Shannon

HC: Madi, but went home sick

Loaders:  Conrad, Isaiah

1) We were busy until 4

2) Trained Jael from 5-close

3) Customer tried to return a dryer, but it was past the 48 hour mark.

4) Corporate arriving tomorrow; Kent C was named District Sales Mgr of the Year!

Outfit:  Dark brown and white striped cowl neck; patterned leggings, new dark jeggings, tiny silver hoops

Day 6:  Warmer, 60s, rain am; 78 t/a

ASM:  Keri

HC:  Madi

Loaders: Jax, Isaiah

1) We were SLOW!

2) Had my trainee Jael from 5-cl and was able to show him how to process a check and ring up carpet.

3) I was late, due to my drs appt, so only got a 15 min break.  Emailed everyone about my being late next week, since my appt isn't until 12:45, which is an hour later here.

4) Had a customer at close, just as Madi was closing me down. He told Keri 'none of the cashiers would help him'.  He finally left around 9:25, through ASCO.

Outfit:  Black tunic, yellow plaid vest, patterned leggings, new dark jeggings, moon/stars danglies

Day 7:  Rain, 60s; 96 t/a

ASM:  Daniel

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  Conrad, Isaiah

1) Day began with call from Sedgewick saying I'd been placed on 'approved leave', due to the INSANE restrictions they 'thought' I needed,  Had to have the Dr's office fax an updated note, then email ME a copy, so I could forward it to the gentleman's inbox.  I was cleared to return to work at noon, which was a good thing; they needed me to come in at 2!

2) Customer brought us Cap'n D's Sweet Tea.

3) Customer got sticky cart and even after cleaning it off, griped about it.  I wiped the ENTIRE cart down.

4)  Ran out of $1s, $5s, and $10s on #1; had to use #2 for 30 mins.

5) Was fairly slow 2-5, then slammed, just as my antibiotic alarm went off.  Managed to swallow it between customers.

6) Customer ordered 150 boards at 2pm; the boys finally loaded them around 6, but they were the wrong ones.

7) It rained on and off.

Outfit:  Teal floral tee, black vest, patterned leggings, new dark jeggings, small gold hoops.

Off tomorrow and Friday, unless I get called in!

Day 8:  Rare Sat; rain, 60s; 70 t/z

ASM:  Shannon

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah

1) Arrived and was slammed; Ryann disappeared.  I thought she was supposed to be with me until 8.

2) Customer tore off ALL lumber tags for me to ring up. "I'm mobile with this thing, but thank you!"

3) Was sent to lunch at 5:45, even though I ARRIVED at 5pm.  Jaydon told me 30 mins; I double-checked with DS Charlie, who told me 15. I took 20.

4) Had to empty the coffee caraffe from yesterday.

5) The place was empty by 8:30.

6) My yellow hilighter disappeared; used my pen to circle everything.

7) Isaiah misread his schedule; arrived at 7 instead of 5.

8) Customer wanted to place a large order; DS Mike sent them to the pro desk, even though Pro John had left at 4.  Left him a note to call the customer tomorrow.

9) Didn't have any customers from 8:45-9:45.

Outfit:  Red sparkly tee, black vest, new dark jeggings, thin gold hoops

Day 9:  Rare Sun High 50s, sunny; 99 t/a

ASM:  Keri

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah

1) 1st hour was CRAZY!  #1 was out of money; I needed an o/r on #2, and no receipt tape in #3. Couldn't get a hold of anyone; I managed to print the receipt through the printer; Chad hopped on #1 to take care of customers paying with cards; I finally gave up and used HC Kate's #s in order to free up the register.  Also had couplings w/o barcodes, so gifted them.

2) #2 finally ran out of $1s; HC Madi finally put $$ in #1 around 4:15.  Pro John asked what he could do to help me; I asked him to find my sanity!

3) My note to Pro John disappeared; around 4:30, found it DOWN BESIDE Pro Kath's register and showed it to him. We left it for Kim to find in the morning. 

4) Had a customer who'd bought a book from me yesterday; asked her if she'd started reading it.  She said she loved it and was there a sequel?  Told her yes!  Guess I need to buy MORE inventory now....am out of #3-6!

Outfit:  Blue stripe sweater, white s/s turtleneck, new dark jeggings, large gold hoops

March Goals

I wasn't very productive in February, due to the cold weather and watching the Olympics every possible waking hour!

-Do well at Winter Market Sold 3:)

-Watch Olympics (Milan, Italy) Check!

-Watch Super Bowl (Pats vs Seahawks) Seahawks win!  29-13:)

-Have an enjoyable Valentine's Day Check!  Worked 9 hours

Health:  Now dealing with a staph infection on leg wound, plus it's larger, after briefly shrinking. Spent too many hours on my feet when the weather warmed up.

 Books Read:  3

            Print:  2

        E-book:  1

             DNF:  0

2026 Events:

March 11-12:  GSH Spring Vendor event Only sold 1. Bleh.

March 7th:  Winter Creative Market, 1972 KCARC, 10-1pm Sold 5:)

April 17th:  Creative Market, 1972 KCARC 4-7pm

April 18th:  Tippecanoe County Author's Fair, Lafayette, In 1-4pm

June 5-7:  Indy Comic Con (Panelist)

June 13:  Pride

July 10-12:  InConJunction Convention, Wyndham West, Indpls

July 17-19:  Imaginarium, Louisville, KY (Pd 8/2025)

Aug 8th:  Indy Author Event ($250; Pd $50; Pd $100 3/6; Pd $100 3/20)

Aug 22nd:  Lafayette Comic Con, Tippecanoe Co Fairgrounds, Lafayette, IN ($40)

Sept 12th:  StompCon, Fowler, IN

Nov 11-15:  ICGAHS

Nov 28th:  Creative Holiday Market, 1972 KCARC

Dec 2-3rd:  GSH Christmas Vendor Event ($50)

March Goals:

-Lose 5 lbs (start 244)

-Do well at Creative Market Sold 5:)

-Do well at GSH event Only sold 1.

-Get good report from Dr. S Postponed until May; bad storms that day.

-Republish Rex

-Fill out passport paperwork and turn it in

-Find out about passport photo Staples???

-GET VAN FIXED!!

-Add words to Dragon story stalled and Hallmark-inspired story Check!  On Ch 3!

-Create new website

-Buy new soap dish for MBa 

-Finish trim, lights, medicine cabinet, and shower guard in MBa 

-Pay down CC and start pecking away at med bills

-Read 6 books

-Finish current e-book 

Feb Reading Schedule:  

Fiction Favorites:

-I Need You To Read This-Jessa Maxwell Very good!  Hate the 1st person-present tense though

-Yours, Eventually- Nora Maznavi DRR!  Loved this one!!

-Perfect Storm-Paige Shelton DNF

The President and the Freedom Fighter- Brian Kilmeade RR!  Really enjoyed this; I knew about Frederick Douglass, but not the specifics.

E-book:

Carbon Copy-Terri Ventures Great story!

Naughty and Nice-Phoebe Alexander Good story!

Defending Devon-Shannon West Interesting story.....

Twins-RG Miller Tedious and not very well written, imho.

From The Stupid Files: Y7, W46; Y8, W1

Day 184: 30s, windy; 67 t/a

ASM:  Alex

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah

1) COLD!  Had to wear my coat all shift

2) Was 15 mins late, due to wound care appt

3) When I arrived, hopped on #2 to help with the line

4) Pro Kim had complicated order and didn't leave until 6:30.

5) Was told to use Walky-Talky app on Zebra to page

6) Had a lot of returns from yesterday

7) Final customer didn't understand the sales tax. Thought the bill was $10 cheaper, until I pointed out the sales tax.

Outfit:  Maroon blouse, white s/s turtleneck, black vest, patterned leggings, new dark jeggings, silver spirals

Off tomorrow, to be on the Star Chamber Show!

Y8, Day 1:  Mid-40s; 98 t/a

ASM:  Alex

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  DS Charles, Isaiah

1) Saw Nate and Olivia!

2) Saw Valerie and the new baby:)

3) Austin and Floyd were there twice

4) Alex bought me M&Ms

5) Got a strange email from HR, basically stating I should be in a full body cast *eye roll*

6) Received my 7 yr patch!

7) Whomever closed last night used Moxi trash bags instead of the regular ones.

Outfit:  White speckled tee, blue vest, patterned leggings, new dark jeggings, sapphire hoops

Day 2:  High 60s; 101 t/a

ASM:  Keri

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  DS Charles and Conrad

1) Was called in this afternoon; arrived at 3:30; only got a 15 min break

2) Trained Jael all evening; he did a good job!

3) Saw Floyd twice!

Outfit:  Red turtleneck, new dark jeggings, thin gold hoops

Day 3:  Rare Sat Mid-60s; 71 t/a

ASM:  Alex

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  DS Charles, Jax

1) Was asked to come in ASAP; made it around 4pm

2) Trained JB for about an hour before they needed him elsewhere

3) Ordered GS cookies, intending to eat them around 6:30; they didn't arrive until 2 hours later!

4) Final customer was at close

Outfit:  White tunic, maroon vest, new dark jeggings, drop crystals

Day 4:  Rare Sun, Store Meeting:

Clocked in at 7:30 and joined Holly, Pro Kathy and Pro Kim up front.  We're definitely getting our bonus this Friday, since we went 105% above plan:)  The funniest moment was Pro Ian's son Jonah booing Alex!

2026 Winter Olympic Games Milan Cortina

Opening Ceremony:

SO happy to see Jamaican Bobsledders back!

LOVE Andrea Boccelli!!!!

Skiing:

Women's Downhill:  USA (Breezy Johnson), Germany, Italy.  Lindsay Vonn crash; airlifted out. Jacquie Wiles in 4th; Bella Wright 21st

Men's Downhill:  Switzerland, Italy, Italy (USA 10th, 13th, 18th, and 19th)

Men's Downhill Slalom:  Switzerland, Austria, Norway

Women's Downhill Slalom:  Austria, Germany, USA 1 (USA 2 4th Breezy/Michaela Shiffrin)

Men's Super G:  Swiss, USA, Swiss  (USA 23rd, 26th, and DNF) Never seen a skier lose his ski before!  It just popped off! Another skier's pole broke when he went too tight around a gate.

Women's Super G: Italy, France, Austria (USA 13th and 2 DNFs)

Slopestyle:

Women's:  Switzerland, China (Eileen Gu), Canada

Men's:  Norway, USA, New Zealand (USA 4th)

Big Air:

Men: Norway, USA, Austria (USA 4th and 5th)

Women:  Canada, China (Eileen Gu), Italy

Aerials:  

Women:  China, Australia, China (USA 5th and 6th)

Men:  China, Switzerland, China (USA DNQ)

Ski Jumping:

Women:  Norway, Norway, Slovenia (USA 28th, 29th, and DQ-skis 1 cm too long)

Men: Austria, Poland, Norway

Cross Country Skiing:

Women's Sprint Final:  Sweden, Switzerland, Germany (USA 5th)

(Dog was in the qualifying round; came in '4th' ha ha!)

Men's Sprint Final:  Norway, USA, Italy

Figure Skating 

Team Event: 

-Ice Dance:  USA, France, GB, Canada, Italy (Rhythm)

-Pairs:  Japan, Georgia, Italy, Canada, US

    -Overall:  US, Italy, Georgia, Canada, France

-Women:  Japan, USA, Italy, South Korea, Georgia

     -Overall: USA, Japan, Italy,Georgia, Canada

-Men: Japan, USA, Canada, France, Italy

      -Overall: USA, Japan, Italy, Canada, Georgia

-Ice Dance:  USA, Italy, Canada, Georgia, Japan (Free)

    -Overall:  USA, Japan, Italy, Canada, Georgia

-Pairs:  Japan, Georgia, Italy, USA, Canada

     -Overall:  USA, Japan, Italy, Georgia, Canada

Women:   Japan, Georgia, USA, Italy, Canada, 

     -Overall: Japan, USA, Italy, Georgia, Canada  

Men:  USA, Japan, Italy, Canada, Georgia

     -Overall:  USA, Japan, Italy, Georgia, Canada

Individual:

Ice Dancing:  Rhythm Dance:  France, USA (Chock/Bates), Canada (USA 1st, 8th and 14th)

                        Free Dance/Final: France, USA, Canada (USA 5th and 11th)

Men's Short: Guy from Spain skated to Minions!  Cute:)  Is France's Adam's shirt sheer, or is it patterned that way? If it's sheer, then *fans self* whew, does that man have a chest!   USA, Japan, France  (USA 8th and 14th)

Men's Long:  Kazistan, Japan, Japan (USA 8th-Ilya, 12th-Andrew, 20th-Maxim) 

Ilya 'Quad God' Malin fell 3 times and doubled one of his quads.

Pairs:  Short:  Germany, Georgia, Canada, Italy, Japan (due to drop in lift) (USA 7th and 9th)

            Free:      Japan, Georgia, Germany  (USA 7th and 9th (Ellie fell twice); if Emily and Danny ever pair up, they could be 'Team Teeth'!)

Women Short: Japan, Japan, USA (USA 8th and 13th)

              Free: USA (Alyssa Liu), Japan, Japan (USA 5th (Amber Glenn) and 12th (Isabeau Levito) 1st USA medal since 2002 and Sarah Hughes!

Gala:  Spain's ice dancers did a soccer-themed number:)  Team Italy performed together and didn't run into each other!

Amber Glenn:  Sassy skating to That's Life by Lady Gaga

Lithuanian Ice Dancers:  Performing to Guns-n-Roses Welcome to the Jungle and Paradise City:)

Georgia Pair:  Mortal Kombat!

Team USA!  We will Rock You; Ilia did his quad and back flip!

S Korea K-Pop Demon Hunters:)

Chock/Bates skating with a sheet:)

Italy Pairs:  Macarena time! YMCA!  Cotton-Eyed Joe!

Ilia Malin:  Fear by NF

Kazastan:  Kung Fu Panda!

Japan Pair:  Can't Stop the Feeling-Justin Timberlake

Finale:  Viva by Coldplay

Men's Luge (single):  Germany, Austria, Italy (USA 11th and 20th)

Women's Luge (single):  Germany, Latvia, USA (USA 12th and 14th)  

Women's Skeleton: Austria, Germany, Germany (USA 12th and 15th)

Bobsled: 

2 Man Germany, Germany, Germany (USA 4th) 

4 Man:  Germany, Germany, Switzerland (USA 11th and 12th)

2 Women:  Germany, Germany, USA (USA 5th and 7th)

Women's Single:  USA, Germany, USA

No Men's Monobob???

Snowboarding:

Big Air:

Men: Japan, Japan, China (USA 4th)

Women:  Japan, New Zealand, South Korea

Half-Pipe:

Men:  Japan, Australia, Japan (USA 8th, 10th, 11th)

Women:  Prayers to the Chinese woman who broke her neck in qualifying. Korea, USA (Chloe Kim(, Japan

Cross:

Men:  Austria, Canada, Austria

(LOL....there's an 'Adam Lambert', from Australia!)   I disagree with the call against USA in the quarter finals; Nathan Perry had his BACK to the competitor who went down; it was NOT intentional!  USA's Nathan DQ'd; both Frenchmen moving on.)

Women:  Small Final:  Austria wins; USA 3rd.

                Big Final:  Australia, Czech, Italy

Slopestyle:

Men:  China, Japan, USA (USA 6th and 9th)

Women: Japan, New Zealand, Japan (Kokomo Matura!  Love her name! (USA 5th)

Moguls:

Women:  USA, USA, France (USA 9th and 10th)

Men:  Australia, Canada, Japan (US 7th)

Speedskating:

10K Meters:

Men:  Czech, Poland, Netherlands

1500 Meters:

Women:  Korea, Korea, USA (Hong Kong 4th??)

Closing Ceremony:

Thrilled to see Kazistan's figure skater carrying the flag for his country:)

Evan Bates and the female captain of the USA Hockey team carrying our flag:)

France will host 2030 games:)

Never heard of Major Laser....

Summer Olympics LA 2028!

From The Stupid Files: Y7, W45

Day 180 President's Day: Warmer, mid 50s; 92 t/a

ASM:  Shannon

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  Isaiah, Conrad

1) Customer asked about their card balance, but didn't have their card.  I had a line, so asked if they'd mind waiting a few mins; they couldn't, but left the same time as my last customer in the line.

2) Customer tapped his card, but couldn't remember his PIN.  Inserted it and suddenly remembered it!

3) Customer claimed their horrible-looking heating element came from the brand new water heater. But since they didn't have their reciept, and learning we'd have to call a manager, decided to just buy a new one.

Outfit:  Bless This Mess sweatshirt, patterned leggings, new faded jeggings, black danglies

Day 181:  Warmer, 50s; 81 t/a

ASM:  Maria

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah

1) Customer wanted windows, but they were special order and not available until March 4th. He wanted them next week. Told him I'd already entered his military discount; set up the phone sale, and he types his PHONE NUMBER instead of the card #, then cancelled it, causing me to set it up again. THEN noticed the two sodas and at least one candy bar not paid for, but by that time, I didn't care. I just wanted him to leave.

2) The wind was so cold coming through the doors, I wore my coat after lunch.

Outfit:  Blue Whitehorse sweatshirt, patterened leggings, new faded jeggings, thin gold hoops

Off the next three days!  Mom on Wed, taking truck for service Thurs, and getting Ned's laundry on Fri.

Day 182:  Rare Sat Colder, 40s; 120 t/a

ASM:  Shannon

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah

1) Was called in at 2

2) First thing I did was help a customer pick up 2 sheets of OSB and his water heater from an overturned cart

3) We were BUSY from 2-4!

4) Saw Casey; he's trying to come back!!!

5) Shannon was irritated when I told her the interviewee was ready; "I KNOW!"

6) Emma is transferring to Millwork

7) Customer didn't understand the difference between square foot and linear foot

8) I didn't discover someone had made coffee until 8pm; Isaiah watched the register while I emptied it.

Outfit:  Blue Cozy blankets sweatshirt, white s/s turtleneck, patterned leggings, new faded jeggings, small gold hoops

Day 183:  Rare Sun Cold, 20s; 71 t/a

ASM:  Keri

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah

1) Went in at noon

2) Yancy misread his schedule and didn't show up until noon

3) Riley was with me until 4pm

4) Computer said we had 140 pieces of Zip System; couldn't find them. Later, DS Charlie found them in top stock in Aisle 51.

5) Was very slow after 3pm

6) Jax forgot my trash

7) Chad sent up carpet without the item # written on it.

Outfit:  Blue crew neck Cabela's sweatshirt, white s/s mock turtleneck; patterned leggings, new faded jeggings, small gold textured hoops.

From The Stupid Files: Y7, W44

Day 174: Chilly, 40s and falling; 94 t/a

ASM: Shannon

HC:  Madi

Loader:  Conrad

1) Had 64 of those transactions the 1st 3 hours!

2) Told customer the register was running slow; his response?  "Must be a woman." I gritted my teeth.

3) Emma and I were called out on the surveys...."Molly greeted us with a smile and was very helpful."

4) ASM Shannon was mad at close b/c we didn't hear her page for assistance in Receiving at the trash area.

Outfit:  Blue Cozy Blankets sweatshirt, white s/s mock turtleneck, patterned leggings, new faded jeggings.

Day 175: Warmer, low 60s; 76 t/a

ASM:  Keri

HC: Madi

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah

1) 7 was the 'chosen' quantity of the night!  Even talked another customer into getting 7 boards:)

2) Joked with a customer about 'hard to find good help these days'

3) Customer wanted to get to $2K to get the VSP discount; bought me a candy bar!

4) At 8:30, #1 froze up; had to reboot it.

5) Sold another copy of Heart Song:)

6) Thought I was going to be late, but was able to clock in at 3:06. Was late getting back from appt in E'ville.

Outfit:  Black/gray leopard stripe l/s tee, black vest, patterned leggings, new faded jeggings, thin gold hoops

Day 176:  Cooler, mid 40s; 83 t/a

ASM:  Alex

HC:  Madi

Loaders:  Isaiah, Conrad

1) Was asked to come in at 2

2) Customer broke my pink pen

3) Was sent to break at 5:10-25; then lunch at 5:45-6:45

4) A dad was stern to his kids; I almost asked the wife if she felt safe when she was also stern to the kids.

5) Picked up Finn's shifts for this weekend, and the 22nd.

Outfit: Olive stripe tee, black vest, patterned leggings, new faded jeggings, small gold textured hoops

Day 177:  Cooler, mid 40s; 74 t/a

ASM:  Alex

HC:  Kaitlyn, Austin

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah

1) Was asked to come in at 2:30

2) Customer wanted water heater; didn't realize he could go get it off the shelf!

3) My alarm failed; took an hour and ten min lunch!

Outfit:  Palm tree sweatshirt, patterned leggings, new faded jeggings; sea horses

Day 178:  Rare Sat Valentine's Day Rain, 50s; 133 t/a

ASM:  Alex

HC:  Kaitlyn, Madi

Loaders:  Jax, Isaiah

1) Took Finn's shift, 11-5:30, then worked my own.

2) Got a credit app!

3) At one point, was on 3 registers:

     -#1 needed o/r;

     -#3 wouldn't take cash and Izzy was on #2

     -#2 Hopped on after Izzy was finished!

4) Things slowed down around 3.

5) Had intestinal issue around 1.

Outfit:  Red turtleneck, black vest, patterned leggings, new faded jeggings; thin gold hoops, diamond tennis bracelet, headband with white bow and red hearts.

Day 179:  Rare Sun Warmer, high 40s; 118 t/a

ASM:  Maria

HC:  Kaitlyn, Madi

Loader:  Jax

1) Took Finn's shift, 12-4:30, then my own.

2) Was TIRED all day!

3) Customer's rewards wouldn't show up after scanning her QR code. Finally it did after 5th try!

4) Was telling everyone 'have a good evening' all day

5) Customer took the pallet without paying for it

6) Izzy was fired because of her snow days.  WTH???\

7) Pam greeted me with the news that #2 was $200 OVER.  Told her we got a Valentine's day donation???

Outfit:  Blue crew neck Cabela's sweat shirt, red polo, patterned leggings, new faded jeggings, diamond hoops

Super Bowl LX: Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots aka 'Punt Bowl 2.0'

Last time these two teams met in the Big Game, Seahawks led until the 4th quarter, when Brady dialed it in and came back to win.  I had to wear my daughter's Patriots jersey all day Monday.  But now, Brady's retired.  So Seahawks for the win!

Good job Coco, singing the 'other anthem'.  I don't know why people felt the need to add it.  We're all Americans.  Should I start calling myself 'Scots-Irish American'?  *eye roll*

Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Manning Brothers, Tom Brady, and Jalen Hurt! 

Green day in da house!

Never saw a pregame concert before.....

Chris Pratt announces Seahawks!

Jon Bon Jovi announces the Pats!

Hopper movie looks soooo funny!

OMG....Manscapes jumped the shark....REALLY?  Talking discarded facial, body, and other hair???

Who is Brandi Carlisle? Good voice...

Charlie Puth singing Nat'l Anthem!  Whoot!  Glad to see players with hands over their hearts....and NO ONE KNEELING! (at least that I could see)

Oh jeez...another Scream movie?

Coin Toss:  Joe Montana flips it; NE wins the toss.

Another alien movie in June....

1st Qtr:

Pats kick off to Seatle

FG Seahawks, 3-0

FINALLY, a good commercial!  Halfway to State Farm, ROFL!

Pats QB sacked!

Pats had to punt.

LOVE the Instacart and Ultra beer commercials!

Insta:  Performers flipping around on stage aka Benson Boone

Ultra:  Kurt Russell training young skier with Eye of the Tiger playing:)

Hawks punt.

Pats QB sacked again!  Pats punt.

No clue what that Brad Pitt movie is....

What commercial was THAT?  'You shouldn't have ads when talking to AI'??

Gah...they made Ted into a SERIES??

Hawks punt...

End Of 1st Qtr:  3-0, Seahawks

2nd Qtr:

Awwww.....LOVE the Layes commercial!

Emma Stone and Squarespace???

Minions!

Whoot!  Adam Vinatarie in the Hall of Fame!  (used to be Colts kicker)

FG Hawks!  6-0

TMobile and Backstreet Boys!

LMAO!  Coke bears choose Pepsi!  Anyone complaining about it needs to get a life.  It's funny!

NE punts

Love the Won't You Be My Neighbor:)

Interesting Levi's commercial....

Flag #1:  False start

Haws punt....is this going to be another Punt Bowl?

LOL...Uber Eats....goalpost:  Fork; Hall of Fame:  Juicer!

Bosch:  Like Guy Fieri!

NE punts

OMG....Liquid Death...'take a look at your pee'....stay hydrated!

LOVED Good Will Dunkin!

Bueno!  "no bueno is the reason why we havent' destroyed Earth!"

FG Hawks!  9-0

*eye roll*  Kendall Jenner deciding no mor B-ball players and now Football players?

Bud Lite and Peyton Manning!

Flag #2:  Incomplete pass??

Halftime:

BB in a suit....

TPUSA I can understand the words!

BB:  Wheatfield for 'stage', and scantily clad, big breasted women dancing provactatively.

TPUSA:  No dancing, just a singer I can understand, since the music isn't overpowering her voice.

BB:  Wedding reception???

TPUSA:  Did I miss Kid Rock?  TPUSA was beginning at 8; 1st half didn't end til 8:15.

BB:  'plants' Puerto Rico flag. Dude, your crotch is still there....no need to check it....

I'll agree with your billboard:  "The only thing more powerful than hate is love"

TPUSA:  592K!

Now Kid Rock!  

The guy on the cello looks like he's from TSO....

Who's Robert Ridge?

"If you've got a chance, take it."

3rd Qtr:  

FG Hawks:  12-0!

LMAO!  Gronk:  "Relax your ass'...get a blood test for Prostate Cancer"

Google Gemini....interesting.

NE:  Punts

Poppi vibes?  Weird...

Love the Pokemon!

Hawks QB sacked

Hawks punt

Pringles with Sabrina Carpenter making a man out of the chips...*eye roll*

Budweiser:  Cute!  Eagle chick and Clydesdale colt growing up together!

NE QB Sacked 4th time!

NE Punts

LOVED Xfinity Jurassic Park!

Grubhub with George Clooney..."GH will eat the fees!"

One Hawks player out with possible concussion

Hawks punt

Flag #3:  Pass interference

First Turnover:  Hawks recover fumble!

'you are my friend, you are special" Cute!

What's Tree Hut?

4th Qtr:

Damn....SO CLOSE to Hawk's TD!

FINALLY HAWKS TD!!!!!  18-0!!!!

FG good; 19-0!!

LOL...Chris Hemsworth and Alexa....

*eye roll* Salesforce....scan the QR code and solve the puzzles to win $1 Million.

Fight!  No penalties, no ejections, though NE Diggs is on the sideline

NE TD!!!!!  19-6!

FG good....19-7

LMAO!  'Meal' Diamond, dispensing Hellman's Mayo!

WHEN did they change the rules for kick off?  Used to be the entire front line, but now, it's just one kicker....and no one moves until the catch is caught?  Is this to deter the onside kick?

No concussion for Hawks player; back in the game.

Hawks punt

Interception!!!!  Hawks ball!!!

FG Hawks:  22-7

INTERCEPTION from a blitz....TOUCHDOWN Hawks!  28-7!

FG Good!  29-7

Flag:  Ball not ready

Flag:  Offense Holding

Touchdown Pats!  29-13

2 Pt conversion, no good as two players collide.

No Hawks TD....Flag:  Holding

Hawks punt

NE QB sacked; Flag, defense offsides

Flag:  Defense Illegal Use of Hands

SEAHAWKS WIN!!!  29-13:)