I may not be around as much for a while. . .

[epstns]

As much as I would like to spend lots of time with my second family, for a while I will have only limited time to be here. I am dealing with the aftermath of last Friday's massive rains and flooding both at home and at work. We only got a couple of inches of water in our basement, but it is still disrupted, as this was also finished living space.

Work is another matter. I work for a company that had its 75,000 square foot building under more than 12 inches of water on Saturday. The building is full of large manufacturing equipment (think of punch presses, up to 600-Ton). The front office, which is my home away from home, is a complete disaster. Lots to do, few to do it.

I'll look in when I can.

 

[Duffey]

Do what you've got to do, Steve. We'll be here when you get back.

 

[drivetopless]

Build an ark, just in case

Build an ark, just in case

Hang in there, Steve. Take it easy. You are still only a few months from surgery so don't overtax your ticker with the stress of it all.

 

[Bina]

Steve, I'm going to echo Mary and DT; do what you need to do, without overdoing it. Boss others around

 

[enkaynj]

Ditto. Steve, Take it easy and do not exert under any circumstance.

 

[Superbob]

I echo the others, Steve. Do what you have to do, but take care. We'll keep the light on for you.

 

[epstns]

I hear you all. I am one of the "bosses" at work, but I'm a working boss who usually will do whatever it takes to get the job done. Both the financial areas and the IT/computer areas of the company report to me, and I'm deeply and personally involved in both areas. Heck, I even have my own test gear and toolkit for network and phone wiring and computer repair/assembly. Both areas are now very busy. The accountants have our year-end statement and annual report to prepare (fiscal year ended June 30), and the IT guy is busy repairing the damage from the flood. My chore for today was to specify and order 20 new computers and manage to get them delivered tonight so that the IT guy and a hired helper can start work on them tomorrow. It isn't a happy office when half or more of the employees have no computers - especially when we have a highly computer-centric business office.

Oh, well, tomorrow is another day. At least I get to leave early, after "only" 8 hours, to go to rehab.

 

[skeptic49]

Best of luck, Steve, as you deal with your challenges.

Jim

 

[njean]

Take care Steve! Stop by when you can!

 

[Jason]

Steve, sorry to hear about your flooding. Hope it is getting better for you!

 

[epstns]

Hi gang!

Jason - It is getting better on the home front. Lots of work done, more to do. After this weekend, the biggest thing remaining is to re-install the now-cleaned rugs, put the furniture back in place, and re-connect the Home Theater system. The connections are easy, as I designed and installed the system myself. Just have to do a bit of climbing around on the floor behind a cabinet to plug it all in.

If only the work situation was as simple. That one will take us up to a year to settle with the insurance company and have the contractors in to rebuild the offices. At least we have most of the computer network up and running, but the work environment is a disaster. Oh, well, life goes on. At least the company is insured. Others in the area are not. Can't guess what happens to them. . .

 

[Bina]

Steve, glad you are making progress in your home.

 

[Freddie]

Good to hear from you Steve, I was just thinking about you and the ugly mess you must be in. Glad things are looking better.
As for work, one day at a time, it too will works it's way out of this mess.