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Raindrop Drinkwater · 08-01-2008, 02:17 PM

I hope you find a great place to stay.

Brig McD · 08-01-2008, 02:27 PM

So glad you made it safely Brenda!

Brenda Archer · 08-07-2008, 01:06 AM

Thanks everyone

I am now in training week and staying in a cheap hotel and so tired I can't see straight but things are going great and I am hoping to move into an apartment tomorrow. Miss you guys lots

Brenda Archer · 08-13-2008, 12:57 AM

Quick update, still posting from my phone, but I've got the apartment and things are going well at work. I am getting situated and hope to be back before too long.

Vengence Opus · 08-13-2008, 01:01 AM

awesome!

Joy Honey · 08-13-2008, 01:02 AM

Yay! Congratulations and welcome to Oregon

Envoy Costagravas · 08-13-2008, 01:09 AM

Great news, Brenda! Hoping you get settled in nicely and then have the time and energy to spend exploring Portland and environs. The times I've been there have been really nice, and my friends who live there enjoy the city and community a lot. Keep us posted, and best of luck with the new job, too.

Winter Ventura · 08-13-2008, 04:11 AM

Though do be prepared, it does rain in Oregon about 8 months out of the year. It's not all cold rain, and it's often just a day of wet, and then intermittent sprinkles or whatnot.., but it can be a pretty grey place. People with Seasonal Affective disorder have real issues up here. Spring comes very late in the year.. and it almost always has started raining by Halloween.

FlipperPA Peregrine · 08-13-2008, 10:13 AM

Congrats, Brenda! That's great news.

Vertigo Paris · 08-13-2008, 10:16 AM

Miss you, Brenda! Can't wait till you are back with us again.

Brenda Archer · 08-17-2008, 08:08 PM

Many thanks everyone

I don't have SAD, but I wish I wasn't so sick from the strain of the move and the long drive, lol. I think the next time I try going by highway over the whole country I will get somebody else to drive lol. The trip was good but I would have enjoyed it more if I didn't have so much creeping fatigue. Fortunately I could sleep in hotels most nights. I've been working three weeks now and I thought the fatigue would be over by now but no, lol. The job is turning out to be pretty demanding as we're short staffed so the phone never stops, but I'm still very glad I did it. I'm planning to get my tail into the doctor office as soon as I can manage it now that I've got insurance, yay.

I'm posting from Kinko's since I had to get online to take care of some business. I'll finally get paid about a week from now, and I'm hoping I can get back online in a week or two after that.

I miss you all.

Atia · 08-17-2008, 10:23 PM

Miss you too and have major Portland envy!

Brenda Archer · 09-12-2008, 01:31 AM

Hi, quick update. I'm sorry I've been out of touch. I'm still offline at home - Comcast is the only provider where I live and won't be doing the install until the 20th since they messed up and didn't show up on the last appointment *grr*

I'm doing well, mostly it's work and sleep and try to get situated. I've been doing a lot of overtime which is good on one level but means I haven't really done much else, lol.

I'd love a chance to meet any Portland area folks who might like to meet. If anyone can suggest a good place to eat we could meet for dinner on a Saturday or late on Sunday.

I hope all of you are doing well and if you're in Texas PLEASE evacuate if you should.

Vengence Opus · 09-12-2008, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brenda Archer

Hi, quick update. I'm sorry I've been out of touch. I'm still offline at home - Comcast is the only provider where I live and won't be doing the install until the 20th since they messed up and didn't show up on the last appointment *grr*

I'm doing well, mostly it's work and sleep and try to get situated. I've been doing a lot of overtime which is good on one level but means I haven't really done much else, lol.

I'd love a chance to meet any Portland area folks who might like to meet. If anyone can suggest a good place to eat we could meet for dinner on a Saturday or late on Sunday.

I hope all of you are doing well and if you're in Texas PLEASE evacuate if you should.

glad to hear you're doing great!!

unfortunately, i won't be back in the Portland area for another month or so.

we'd love to take you out for a bite when we get back in the area, though!

hope you're enjoying the awesome weather we've been having! welcome to the PNW!!

Wildefire Walcott · 09-12-2008, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brenda Archer

Hi, quick update. I'm sorry I've been out of touch. I'm still offline at home - Comcast is the only provider where I live and won't be doing the install until the 20th since they messed up and didn't show up on the last appointment *grr*

Verizon doesn't have FIOS in your area? It's way better (and cheaper) than Comcast (or was when we upgraded from DSL a couple years ago). What side of the Willamette are you on?

Circle Widdershins · 09-12-2008, 01:47 AM

So glad to hear that you're starting to get settled and will hopefully be back online soon! The forumz haven't been the same without you.

Brenda Archer · 09-12-2008, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vengence Opus

glad to hear you're doing great!!

unfortunately, i won't be back in the Portland area for another month or so.

we'd love to take you out for a bite when we get back in the area, though!

hope you're enjoying the awesome weather we've been having! welcome to the PNW!!

Thanks! it's been great! and I get to miss Ike

I would love to join you all for dinner when you get back, just say when

Brenda Archer · 09-12-2008, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wildefire Walcott

Verizon doesn't have FIOS in your area? It's way better (and cheaper) than Comcast (or was when we upgraded from DSL a couple years ago). What side of the Willamette are you on?

I'm on the Portland side, but for some reason some apartments here have access to Verizon and some don't

it's definitely something I'll look into once this lease is up.

Brenda Archer · 09-12-2008, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Circle Widdershins

So glad to hear that you're starting to get settled and will hopefully be back online soon! The forumz haven't been the same without you.

many many thanks

I hope things are going well your way.

and I was just skimming over the titles in here and started laughing

I miss these forumz a lot. Can't believe I'm not in Politics right before the election, either

Brenda Archer · 09-29-2008, 12:46 AM

Well, tonight I spent an hour on the phone with Comcast support - and now I'm online at home again! I missed you guys!!!!!!

I've got to crash pretty soon - I have to get up at 3:30 a.m. for work - but I'll be trying to catch up on SLU over the next few days.

My heart goes out to anyone who is still back in Texas and Louisiana and affected by this awful storm. I feel a little guilty for being becalmed up here while it all went down for my friends back in Houston.

Raindrop Drinkwater · 09-29-2008, 01:47 AM

WB, Brenda!

Brenda Archer · 09-29-2008, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raindrop Drinkwater

WB, Brenda!

Many thanks!

08-01-2008, 02:27 PM	#27 (permalink)
Brig McD The SLU Mom Briefly Experienced Heaven Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In my house Posts: 10,726 SL Join Date: July 29, 2006 Blog Entries: 1 My Mood:	So glad you made it safely Brenda! __________________ May the road rise up to meet you May the sun shine warm upon your face May the wind be at your back, and the rain fall soft May your days be blessing filled

08-07-2008, 01:06 AM	#28 (permalink)
Brenda Archer Tired Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland Posts: 2,190 SL Join Date: 4/28/2005 My Mood:	Thanks everyone I am now in training week and staying in a cheap hotel and so tired I can't see straight but things are going great and I am hoping to move into an apartment tomorrow. Miss you guys lots __________________ Et ses mains ourdiraient les entrailles du prêtre, Au défaut d’un cordon pour étrangler les rois. - Denis Diderot

08-13-2008, 01:01 AM	#30 (permalink)
Vengence Opus juggernaut of dumb. this is horrible..here, have a taste! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: along the long, rainy river Posts: 2,079 My Mood: Awards: 1	awesome! __________________ “If you're losing your soul and you know it, then you've still got a soul left to lose.” ~ Charles Bukowski

08-13-2008, 01:09 AM	#32 (permalink)
Envoy Costagravas Undetectable Those aren't blanks... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: On diplomatic assignment, somewhere... Posts: 2,458 My Mood:	Great news, Brenda! Hoping you get settled in nicely and then have the time and energy to spend exploring Portland and environs. The times I've been there have been really nice, and my friends who live there enjoy the city and community a lot. Keep us posted, and best of luck with the new job, too. __________________ "If you wou'd not be forgotten as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing." ~ Benjamin Franklin

08-13-2008, 04:11 AM	#33 (permalink)
Winter Ventura Eclectic Randomness EAT ME! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 816 SL Join Date: 7/13/2006 Business: Eclectic Randomness SLShopper Ads: 5 My Mood:	Though do be prepared, it does rain in Oregon about 8 months out of the year. It's not all cold rain, and it's often just a day of wet, and then intermittent sprinkles or whatnot.., but it can be a pretty grey place. People with Seasonal Affective disorder have real issues up here. Spring comes very late in the year.. and it almost always has started raining by Halloween. __________________ There's a little bit of paradise.. the way hot pepperoni, mushrooms, pineapple and melted cheese all come together in a single moment in time.

08-13-2008, 12:57 AM	#29 (permalink)
Brenda Archer Tired Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland Posts: 2,190 SL Join Date: 4/28/2005 My Mood:	Quick update, still posting from my phone, but I've got the apartment and things are going well at work. I am getting situated and hope to be back before too long.

08-13-2008, 01:02 AM	#31 (permalink)
Joy Honey distracted ...did I miss something? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: OR coast Posts: 893 Sushi Samari Champion! SL Join Date: 6/17/05 My Mood:	Yay! Congratulations and welcome to Oregon

08-13-2008, 10:13 AM	#34 (permalink)
FlipperPA Peregrine Evil Incarnate! Recursion is beautiful! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 5,261 SL Join Date: 2003-11-14 Business: Peregrine Salon SLShopper Ads: 1 My Mood:	Congrats, Brenda! That's great news. __________________ Peregrine Salon: Flip & Jenn's thang.

08-17-2008, 08:08 PM	#36 (permalink)
Brenda Archer Tired Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland Posts: 2,190 SL Join Date: 4/28/2005 My Mood:	Many thanks everyone I don't have SAD, but I wish I wasn't so sick from the strain of the move and the long drive, lol. I think the next time I try going by highway over the whole country I will get somebody else to drive lol. The trip was good but I would have enjoyed it more if I didn't have so much creeping fatigue. Fortunately I could sleep in hotels most nights. I've been working three weeks now and I thought the fatigue would be over by now but no, lol. The job is turning out to be pretty demanding as we're short staffed so the phone never stops, but I'm still very glad I did it. I'm planning to get my tail into the doctor office as soon as I can manage it now that I've got insurance, yay. I'm posting from Kinko's since I had to get online to take care of some business. I'll finally get paid about a week from now, and I'm hoping I can get back online in a week or two after that. I miss you all.

08-17-2008, 10:23 PM	#37 (permalink)
Atia A Hand Full Well-heeled Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,097 SL Join Date: 12/23/07 My Mood:	Miss you too and have major Portland envy! __________________ Men are all alike in their promises. It is only in their deeds that they differ. Moliere

09-12-2008, 01:31 AM	#38 (permalink)
Brenda Archer Tired Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland Posts: 2,190 SL Join Date: 4/28/2005 My Mood:	Hi, quick update. I'm sorry I've been out of touch. I'm still offline at home - Comcast is the only provider where I live and won't be doing the install until the 20th since they messed up and didn't show up on the last appointment grr I'm doing well, mostly it's work and sleep and try to get situated. I've been doing a lot of overtime which is good on one level but means I haven't really done much else, lol. I'd love a chance to meet any Portland area folks who might like to meet. If anyone can suggest a good place to eat we could meet for dinner on a Saturday or late on Sunday. I hope all of you are doing well and if you're in Texas PLEASE evacuate if you should.

09-12-2008, 01:47 AM	#41 (permalink)
Circle Widdershins Prim Fancier To Be Advised Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Straya Posts: 1,215 SL Join Date: January, 2007 Business: Treasures My Mood:	So glad to hear that you're starting to get settled and will hopefully be back online soon! The forumz haven't been the same without you. __________________ I have tortured tiny prims for my own amusement and sell the results at my shop: Treasures ~ Jewelry by Circle. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Star%20Scythe/208/179/752

09-29-2008, 12:46 AM	#45 (permalink)
Brenda Archer Tired Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland Posts: 2,190 SL Join Date: 4/28/2005 My Mood:	Well, tonight I spent an hour on the phone with Comcast support - and now I'm online at home again! I missed you guys!!!!!! I've got to crash pretty soon - I have to get up at 3:30 a.m. for work - but I'll be trying to catch up on SLU over the next few days. My heart goes out to anyone who is still back in Texas and Louisiana and affected by this awful storm. I feel a little guilty for being becalmed up here while it all went down for my friends back in Houston.

09-29-2008, 01:47 AM	#46 (permalink)
Raindrop Drinkwater dabbles with latex Double 666 Special Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,620 Business: A2NZ: When creativity goes global SLShopper Ads: 36 My Mood:	WB, Brenda!