Life In Lumber: Y6, W38

 Day 151: High 60s

Arrived and took over for Kem. Began the prelim duties, but was busy. Around 5:30, ASM Shannon swapped me with Kim, and told me to go zone the sidestacks in Aisle 1 and around the back. At first I thought I'd done something wrong, or it was because I didn't have a voice, but it turned out Corporate was there and wanted everything zoned.  Turned out I was the only cashier who knew how to do it. Zoned until nearly 8, then started to do my AP4Me in the training room, then was called back to Lumber. Finished my AP4Me and my LU, then pulled trash, sanitized the coffee bar, and fronted the soda again. Had to ring up two large orders (both had 3 carts!) at closing. Locked the doors; ASM Ian brought in the concrete; I took the trash to the hopper and after HC Kay cleaned me out, returned items to Plumbing, Electrical, Tools, and Lights. Put up my vest and clocked out at 9:30.

Outfit:  Black V-neck tunic, new dark jeggings, blue sapphire hoops

Day 152: Cooler, low 60s

Arrived and took over for Kem, and the first two customers, it was 'pick on Molly' time, ha ha, due to my voice still being squeaky. The rush ended and was able to do the prelim duties and my LU. Was steady through 6pm, when I swept the area and mucked the mats. Marilyn sent me to lunch at 7:30. When I returned, pulled trash, sanitized the registers, and zoned the screw displays. After locking the doors, took the trash to the hopper, the coffee down to clean out the pot and returned items to Fashion Bath and Tools. Put up my vest. and clocked out at 9:30/

Outfit:  Gray V-neck tee, faded jeggings, blue sapphire hoops

Off tomorrow to go to Lafayette, and Thurs for choir practice.

Day 153:

Day 154:  Rare Sun

Life In Lumber: Y6, W37

 Day 147:  Cooler, windy, 50s

Arrived and took over for Kem, then was busy for an hour. Helped Pro Kath with a large order, then observed ASM Chris B on #2.  At one point, Pro K was on another register and I hopped on #3 to help with the line until the customer at #1 was able to complete his purchase:) Was busy until 6, when Katie came down to send me to break. Returned and was moderately busy, then did the prelim duties and swept the area. Pulled trash at 8, and had another 'rush', then sanitized the coffee bar, mucked #1's mat, and locked the doors at 9. Loader Con brought in the concrete and took the trash. HC Austin cleaned me out; I put up my vest and clocked out at 9:30.

Outfit:  Red turtleneck, new faded jeggings (found hole beside pocket), silver diamond danglies

Day 148: Rain, 50s

Arrived at 2:30, due to Kem having an appointment at 3:15. Was fairly steady for a while, then things dropped off. Printed off my paycheck stub and did my LU. Marilyn sent me to break at 4, and when I returned, took back a few things to Plumbing. M left at 5, so did the prelim duties. Dawson sent me to lunch at 6 and when I returned, swept the entire area, mucked the mats, sanitized the coffee bar, registers, and the top of the coolers. Final customer left at 8:30. Loader Joe brought in the concrete at 9; I locked the doors; he took the trash. After HC Austin cleaned me out, returned an item to Aisle 10 and put up my vest. Clocked out at 9:30.

Outfit:  Brown gauze, black vest, new dark jeggings, sea horses

Day 149: Cool, 50s

Arrived and was instantly busy.  Had taken ASM Alex his cookies (see last month), then discovered SM Jeff had been fired for either the way the store was performing or too many HR reports?  I also heard that either ASM Alex or Scott Ch were being tapped to take over.  Did get the prelim duties accomplished, then had another rush. Kohl arrived to send me to lunch, and when I returned, had another rush. Pulled trash and began sweeping,but was constantly busy.  Did get my LU done. Loader Vince took the trash; Loader Joe brought in the concrete.  Clocked out at 9:30 after taking items back to Plumbing and Tools.

D wrecked out our bathroom floor!  Brent came over, got the plumbing items; I had Loader Joe log in so I could pay for it.  Bathroom will be completely finished next week:)

Voice began getting gravely.  Ugh.

Outfit:  White tunic, yellow plaid vest, new dark jeggings, blue sapphire hoops

Day 150:  Rare Sat Cool, 50s

Arrived and took over for Robin. Was busy at first, then was able to do my LU and the prelim duties, then was busy until 6:30, when Kait sent me to break. Returned and was busy until 8, when the crowd died down. Swept the area, sanitized the coffee bar and the counters, pulled trash. Think I had maybe 4 customers that last hour. Loader Charles took the trash and brought in the concrete; I locked the doors. HC Austin cleaned me out, then I put up my vest and clocked out at 9:30. Bought a faucet, pink tape measure, and 2 tees.

Outfit:  Purdue sweatshirt, new dark jeggings, small gold hoops

Off tomorrow!  Hoping my voice returns....

November Goals

 It's November already???  How did I do in Oct?

-Lose 5 pounds (243)

-Clean out storage

-Do well at First Friday Art Walk Sold 3:)

-Get clean bill of health Oct 8th Check:)  Note To Self:  Don't skip thyroid meds until after next blood draw early Dec

-Have an enjoyable MHS Reunion Check!

-Do well at Pumpkin Stroll/Pop Up Creative Market Sold 1 and ran out of candy and prizes within the 1st hour.

-Add words to Heart Song Check!  Have reached Ch. 8!

-Watch SE 10 of 2.5 Men Check!  Now on SE11 10/26:  Now on SE12!

-Watch SE 1 of Love Boat Still watching...

-Watch BB26 Check!  Chelsie won; Makensy 2nd!

-Watch L&O: SVU Watched 1st 4 episodes

-Order 10 more Mandela Effect I THINK I did this???

-Work enough hours to continue paying off CC and med bills Working on it...

Books Read:  11

            Print:  6

        E-book:  5

             DNF: 2

Karaoke Songs Added:  5

2024 Events:

November 1:  First Friday Art Walk Cold; zero sales

November 6-9th:  Indpls Christmas Gift And Hobby Show Sold 43, bartered 2!  Total:  45!

                             Wed:  5

                            Thurs:  10

                             Fri:  10

                             Sat:  4

December 4-5th:  GSH Vendor Fair

December 6th:  Kris Kringle Market (weather permitting)

December 7th:  KCPL Author Fair, 10-2pm

2025 Events:

Feb 15-16th:  Saluki Con, Il

July 20-22nd:  Imaginarium, Louisville, Ky (Pd 9/12)

Sept 27th:  Book Nook Book Fair, Peoria, Il ($75)

2026 Events:

April 11th:  Dreaming Dirty In Michigan Pd $60; still owe $120

November Goals:

-Lose 5 lbs (start: 243)

-Do well at ICGAHS Sold 45!  Tied with 2021 as best show sales:)

-Buy BP machine

-Finish Heart Song

-Add words to new fairy story

-Finish watching 2.5 Men Check!  11/16!

-Buy tix to Beautiful Noise (May)

-Pay for Peoria and Saluki Con

-Make another payment to Dreaming in Michigan

-Start chipping away at med bills

-Enjoy Thanksgiving

-Fix MBA

-Cut carpet out of S's room

-Upload digital copies to Patreon ...

-Convert 2 VHS to DVD ($44) 

-Read more in evenings

November Reading Schedule:

Memories of Moscow-Harold Lipman

A Fantastic Ride-Bob Rohrman

Becoming-Michelle Obama

A Royal Duty-Paul Burrell

Redemption of the Duke-Gayle Callen

Wildwood Creek-Lisa Wingate

Stitched With Love-Cathy Marie Hake, et al

A Wild Yearning-Penelope Williamson

The Husband List-Janet Evanovich

Delusion In Death-JD Robb

New York To Dallas-JD Robb

Special Circumstances-Sheldon Siegel

Split Second-Catherine Coulter

Romancing Miss Bronte-Juliet Gael

Live Wire-Lora Leigh

A Tree Grows In Brooklyn-Betty Smith

Shores-Tiare H Johnston

Older But Wilder-Elfie Leland Wilder

Killers of the Flower Moon-David Graham

Burr-Gore Vidal

Sex and Vanity-Kevin Kwan

The Neopolitan Sisters-Margo Candela

I Am Sheffrou-Cami Michaels

Letters To Matthew-Amy Leigh McCorkle

Get Jiro-Anthony Bourdain

All Hail The Queen of the Freaks-T Harriman

The Vermin Sleep-James M Watjen

Mom Jeans and Other Mistakes- Alexa Martin

Ms Demeanor-Elinor Lipton

Down the Rabbit Hole of Narcissism-Natalie Mosely Klenotic

Loving Out Loud-Michael DeCamp

When My Heart Speaks-Steven Petty

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

-41

E-book:

Royal-Emily Silver

Closer Home-Kerry Anne King

Pine Grove Sampler-Jean Joachim

Meet Me In Fantasyland-Mary Martinez

Secret Identity-Ava Cuvey, et al

The Scottish Play-Phoebe Alexander

Fisher Of Men-Phoebe Alexander

Help Me Remember-Corinne Michaels (Want to get)

Karaoke Songs:

11/7:  Out of town

11/14

The Longest Time-Billy Joel Ugh...too low

Shout-Tears For Fears Slightly better, but again, too low

I'm Trying-Rachael Bawn DNH

Remember Me This Way-Jordan Hill Nailed it:)

Show Me The Way-Styx Did well:)

Lonely Night-Captain and Tenille Nailed it:)

B got new gig in E'ville, so will have to find a new place....:(

Life In Lumber: Y6, W35 and 36

Day 142: Warm, 80s

After being off Mon and Tues, I arrived and took over for Kem, and was instantly busy. Fairly steady, but was able to get the prelim duties accomplished. Had a 'rush' at 5:30, then did my LU and my one AP4Me vid. Checked and printed out my Nov schedule, then began sweeping. HC Austin sent me to break at 7:30 and when I returned, was on #2, due to #1 being full. Made a rookie mistake; IL customer had a merch card, but I kept entering his O as 'zero', and it kept getting rejected. Sent him to CS; Austin called me 3 times to find out what I'd entered....and the 3rd time it dawned on us what the issue was!  Apologized up and down to the customer, who was good-natured about it. Mucked the mats, pulled the trash, sanitized the registers and coffee bar, locked the doors at 9:55. Kait took the trash to the hopper; Mgr Alex brought in the concrete. Put up my vest and clocked out at 10:30.

Outfit:  Halloween shirt, black jeggings, Halloween hearts, Spider headband.

Day 143:  Halloween Rain, mid 60s

Went in at 1 to see the managers in their kilts, lol!  Returned at 3 and SM Jeff corralled me, to do my yearly eval. Basically, I'm doing a good job:) Clocked in and helped Kem with a complicated order, then took over. Did the prelim duties. HC Austin sent me to lunch at 5:30, and when I returned, swept the place and did my LU. Robin sent me to break at 8 (she was dressed as Rosie the Riveter), then pulled trash, sanitized the coffee bar, and fronted the soda.  Locked the doors at 9:45; Loader Con took the trash to the hopper and brought in the concrete; HC Austin cleaned me out. Put up my vest and clocked out at 10:30.

Outfit: "Statue of Liberty" costume:  Green Dr's shirt, black LJ tee; black jeggings, foam crown, black flashlight, "Boo" earrings.

Off tomorrow for either First Friday Art Walk or trip to Jane Wells' viewing in Shelbyville.  Also helping Sara take belongings to her new apt in E'ville, so timing depends on the 1st trip.

Day 144:  Rare Sat Mid 60s

Was late, due to helping S move. Took the kids to laundromat and did all her laundry, then rehomed Smokey to HC Kay's house.  Praying she's a good fit. Took over for Debbie, and had an hour long 'rush. Kate sent me to break at 6:30. Returned and did my LU, and began the closing duties. Swept, pulled trash at 7:30, fronted the soda, locked the doors at 9. Just as HC Austin was cleaning me out, final customer appeared. Checked them out on Pro Jer's register, then waited until they loaded their vehicles. ASM Charlie brought in the concrete; Loader Jax took my trash to the hopper. Returned an item to Tools, then put up my vest. Clocked out at 9:30.

Outfit:  Red/black Hot Cocoa tee, faded jeggings, large zircons

Day 145:  Rare Sun Mid 70s

Was late again, b/c we went down to E'ville to deliver Alex's mattress and to help bring home the couch and dining room table. Realized, with the time change, we were leaving at 2pm. and I needed to be at work by 3!  Made it by 3:30, and took over so Marilyn could have a break. Was steady until 6, when I did the prelim duties and ran out of $$ on Reg 1. Was on 2 the rest of the night. Did get the floor swept and the mats mucked. HC Kay sent me to break at 6:30. When I returned, I did my LU and fronted soda. Pulled trash, locked the doors at 8. Loader Vince brought in the concrete. I took the trash to the hopper and returned items to Paint, Lights, and Flooring.  Clocked out at 8:30.

Outfit:  Blue Colts Jersey, faded jeggings, Yukon Colors

Day 146:  Mon Before Vacation Mid 70s

Arrived and took over for Kem, and things died down, so did my LU and AP4Me, Was steady from 5-6:30, with complicated customers, needing a forklift driver until Loader Con came back from lunch, and needing an override! Finally the madness ended and I was able to start my prelim duties, and did the soda count. HC Kay sent me to lunch at 7 and when I returned, began sweeping. Pulled trash at 8, and put away the soda. Had 3 final customers at closing, then locked the doors. ASM Ian took the trash to the hopper; Loader Con brought in the concrete. Returned items to Tools, Plumbing, Lights, Paint, and Hardware. Put up my vest and clocked out at 9:30.

Outfit:  Blue USA tee, dark jeggings, chunky silver hoops

OFFICIALLY ON VACATION UNTIL THE 11TH!!!!!!

Life In Lumber: Y6, W34

 Day 139:  Warmer, high 70s

Arrived; did the prelim duties and fronted the soda. Was slammed until 8, when I could finally do the soda count, my LU, and my AP4Me. Mucked the mats and pulled the trash, then HC Kay sent me to lunch at 8:20. Returned items to Plumbing. Returned and swept the area, plus rang up the final 3 customers. Locked the doors at 10; Loader Joe brought in the concrete and Loader Con took the trash. HC Kay cleaned me out; returned items to Ladders, Electrical, and Aisle 10. Put up my vest and clocked out at 10:30.

Outfit: Gray LU Plank tee, new dark jeggings, large gold hoops

Day 140: Warmer, high 70s

Arrived and took over for Kem; did the prelim duties. Was fairly busy until 5:30, then things slowed down. HC Austin sent me to lunch at 6:30 and when I returned, rang up two complicated orders. Swept the entire area, sanitized the coffee bar, pulled trash. Locked the doors at 9:45 when the parking lot was empty. HC Joe took the trash to the hopper and brought in the concrete; HC Austin cleaned me out; put up my vest and clocked out at 10:30.

Outfit:  Gray USA flower tee, new dark jeggings, large zirconians

Off to Lafayette tomorrow, then choir practice Thurs, and Downtown Halloween Bash on Friday!

Day 141:  Rare Sun Cool, mid 60s

Arrived and took over for Marilyn (actually had to get on Pro Jer's register to help with the line), and Robin and I were fairly steady until she left at 4. I was steady until 6-ish, when I was able to start sweeping.  I'd already done the prelim duties and discovered the coffee hadn't been enptied on Fri. Fronted soda, checked my email, filled out my Benefits survey, and did my LU. HC Kay sent me to break at 7 and when I returned, pulled trash, swept the rest of the area, and sanitized the coffee bar, registers, and the top of the Pepsi cooler. Locked the doors at 7:45 after last customer left, but left one door open. Closed and locked it at 8. Loader Vince took the trash to the hopper and brought in the concrete while HC Kay cleaned me out. Put up my vest and clocked out at 8:20.  Got lots of compliments on my haircut! (Cut 3" off).

Outfit:  Blue Manning jersey, new dark jeggings, large zirconians

Life In Lumber: Y6, W33

 Day 136: Chilly, low 60s

Arrived and took over for Ivree.  Was fairly steady until 7, then was able to do the prelim duties.  Had to seriously bite my tongue when a man wearing an "H-W" political tee came through; I said something snarky to the next customer after the man was out of earshot, but can't remember what I said!  Had another customer hand me his $405 one bill at a time, so my sense of humor kicked in, and handed back his change, one bill at a time (he's a regular, ha ha!)! HC Kay sent me to break at 7:30, and when I returned, pulled trash, then helped Trevor ring up a customer with 5 carts! Swept the area, and helped a Pro customer save $$ by running his order through VSP, which he didn't know he was eligible for.  I said, "This is when you say 'thank you Molly'.....he grinned and did so. When I locked the doors later, I discovered he'd left his grout behind. Pulled it inside and stuck a note on it....just as HC Kay called me and asked about it.  After Loader Joe took my trash and brought in the concrete, and HC Kay cleaned me out, I returned items to Tools and Flooring, then put up my vest and took the cart full of grout up front, stashing it in the Fulfillment area.  Clocked out at 10:30.

We're also playing Front End Bingo, but it has to be cover all.  *blows raspberry* I've already got one across, but don't think I'll EVER get the Cover All. I did complete all 3 crosswords, with HC Kay's help.  Think I get a Starbucks coffee, but since I don't like it cold, I'll snag a candy bar.

We also received a small lunch box with a soup or coffee mug, charging bank, keychain, and socks.

Outfit:  Bless This Mess sweatshirt, new faded jeggings, large zirconians

Day 137: Chilly, high 50s

Arrived and took over for Marilyn. Was busy for two hours, then did the prelim duties, my LU, and requested my Nov and Dec dates off. Did the soda count, and had it finished by 8. HC Kay sent me to lunch and when I returned, pulled trash, sanitized the coffee bar and registers, and put the soda away. After Loader Con took the trash and brought in the concrete, I locked the doors. HC Kay cleaned me out, and I returned items to Aisle 10, Tools, and Hardware. Put up my vest and clocked out at 10:30.

Outfit:  Whitehorse sweatshirt, new faded jeggings, large zirconians.

I owe Alex a batch of cookies for Mon, for getting snippy with him when he took too long to answer my override page....he was with a customer.

Day 138:  Chilly, high 50s

Arrived and went to Receiving for large and small trash bags, then clocked in and took over for Debi. Did the prelim duties, then was slammed from 5-5:30, with a similar issue as last night, needing an o/r and no one coming!  Finally SM Jeff showed up, and fortunately, it was the last customer of the 'rush'. Mucked the mats, did my LU, and swept. HC Kay sent me to lunch at 8:15, and when I returend, pulled trash, sanitized the registers and coffee bar and wiped down the counters. Loader Vince took the trash and brought in the concrete. Locked the doors. HC Kay cleaned me out; returned items to ISLG and clocked out at 10:25.

Outfit:  Maroon blouse, white vest, new faded jeggings, antique silver and pearl danglies

Off the next 4 days for the MHS reunion!

BB26: Week 12 and Finale

 HOH Comp: Chelsie gets 4 answers correct, Rubina 2, and Cam 1.

Chelsie wins!  Nominates Mack and Cam

POV:

Rubina is eliminated 1st, followed by Chelsie.  Mack wins!!!!

Eviction:  

Mack evicts Rubina.

Julie, not a fan of those shoes with that outfit.  Just sayin'.....

HOH Comp #1:  Endurance Comp

Mack falls first, followed by Cam, ten mins later:)  Chelsie wins Pt 1:)

Pt 2:  Cam vs Mack

Mack wins!!!!!

Jury Roundtable:  Taylor...ugh.

Pt 3:  Mack vs Chelsie

Mack wins!!!!!!  Takes Chelsie to the end with her:)  Bye-bye Cam!

Jury Interrogation/Vote:

The winner of BB2024 is........

                         Chelsie!!!!!   7-0

America's Favorite:  

                         Tucker!!!!!

And....Jankie was rebooted?!?!?!?