Thursday at the Lake

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Went in to work early as usual, had to get everything done by 8 as we had to go to Rimrock Lake for a "Meeting" actually it was a way to waste the day and have a picnic. My boss took my power money bonus and decide to spend it on steaks rather than dispersing to myself and my assistants as a cash bonus. He is technically not allowed to keep the bonus but somehow he got it all and I found out so he felt guilty and decided this was his way to make it up to us. What bullshit. Everyone got to waste the day at the lake pretending we were having a safety meeting. He doesn't realize that I still have to get my job done, so I just had to work harder and stay later as I was forced to attend the meeting and told to ignore operations. Only in the federal gov't could such things be possible. So I worked my ass off to get morning report done, reservoir releases made and line out the power plants. When we returned at 1:30 I had to stay late to make reservoir adjustments and return phone calls. Not much of a break for me though I did get some sun and brought home two steaks for dinner. I'm going to let him know I still feel screwed and would have rather have had the cash which I could have used to help my mother with her medical expenses. Well enough venting about work!

I got home late and called back east. Mom and Adel were okay but wondering why I hadn't called all day. they let three messages during the day. I asked my brothers and sisters to call during the day because I would be unable to. But nobody called. Robert called at 8pm and remind me it was aunt marge's 85th birthday today so i hung up with him and called her right away. We spoke for 40 minutes and had a great conversation. She is still pretty sharp and was so glad I called. Maggie and Robert called hermearlier. Her two sons never called her. They are both two worthless souls who can't let go off the past. When you are in your fifty's you should let the past go and do the right thing. So you had your problems with your mother,get over it, she is 85 and life is too short. These god fearing men are a couple of hypocrites. Grow up Jeffrey and Douglas.

Talked to Michael and Maria for a bit. They are well. Michael got a B in Science and a C in social studies. He is smarter than that but lazy. I'm going to have to have a talk with him.

Had a steak sandwich for dinner with some steamed broccoli, and some burgundy. feeling better now. There is a grateful dead show on PBS tonight at 10 to 1:30. Will program the VCR as I will never be able to stay awake to watch it. Got to get up at 4:30 am. Didn't win lotto so I have to go to work tomorrow. Have an eye Dr. appt tomorrow afternoon and have to work Saturday and Sunday (half days). I don't mind working weekends when I am in town as there is nothing to do in Yakima anyway. Hope to take off next Friday and spend the weekend with the Barone's.

I guess I sound pretty negative, I don't mean too my life isn't horrible but I guess I expect too much. Got give the strength to change the things I can and to accept the things I can't and the wisdom to differentiate between the two! Well it's getting late and I have a few things to do.

peace!