And I am not really gone -- just working from home part-time.

By Garth L. Getgen (Sgt_G) on Tuesday, December 08, 2020 - 07:38 am: Edit

Who's going to delete Fake People from our lives, or at least delete them from the BBS??


Garth L. Getgen

By Jeff Wile (Jswile) on Tuesday, December 08, 2020 - 01:36 pm: Edit

So Petrick has guns.

Do we need a /fund raiser to make sure Petrick has enough ammunition?

May be we should start a wish list of things Petrick might need when he is the only one left in the building?

Mines(several kinds, anti armor, anti personnel...)

How about some surplus British barrage balloons(the kind they had protecting London during the Blitz. With modern tech, Petrick could have a ballon tethered radar. With altitude, you get better tv reception, not to mention improved communications. Plus, any drone that hits a tether or the ballon itself will get damaged.)

Might need some added triple A for air defense if the intruders have actual air support.

A Tank would be nice. There are a couple of companies restoring Sherman tanks.

How about some trenches and barbed wire?

Petrick should have the discretion to redecorate as he sees fit.

By Jeff Anderson (Jga) on Wednesday, December 09, 2020 - 12:57 am: Edit

Retiring?!?!?

B-b-b-but who's gonna hang me by my earlobes over our long snouted, scaly friends when I cross the line on the unmentionable subject that get folks (rightly) fed to alligators?!?

()

A-a-and I thought only old people were supposed to retire!

(Again, )


In all seriousness, Jean, I hope you and Al are able to travel and enjoy a relaxing, super long term living vacation.

(Unless, of course, Al decides to put in a bid as the next owner/chief of ADB, Inc.)

By Mike Dowd (Mike_Dowd) on Wednesday, December 09, 2020 - 01:27 am: Edit

WHEW!!!

Safe at last from the Bramptons!

By Jason E. Schaff (Jschaff297061) on Wednesday, December 09, 2020 - 06:38 am: Edit

And my F&E fleets shall be saved from the Swoopy Sleeves of Doom (tm)! Congratulations, Jean; May retirement provide you with all the fun you richly deserve.

By Jeff Wile (Jswile) on Wednesday, December 09, 2020 - 06:45 am: Edit

Thus ends an era.

Well, sorta.

Slirdarian Corporal will still be available to do the actual ear hanging (when and as needed.).

On the plus side, you can always appeal to Petrick for mercy.

How often he would grant clemency, however, is something of an open question. (Grin.)

By Thomas Mathews (Turtle) on Wednesday, December 09, 2020 - 07:08 am: Edit

Mike, you will not be safe from the Bamptons just as you will not be safe from the Griswolds.

By Jean Sexton Beddow (Jsexton) on Wednesday, December 09, 2020 - 12:21 pm: Edit

Folks, the era isn't over. Think of it as a return to the early days when I worked from home in North Carolina. There will still be stewpots to launch, frying pans to wield, and Swoopy Sleeves to ... ummm ... swoop.

You didn't think you were going to get rid of me that easily, did you?

By Eddie E Crutchfield (Librarian101) on Wednesday, December 09, 2020 - 01:56 pm: Edit

Did you get prior written approval of this action. I certainly did not sign it. I did not see it posted in the Star Fleet Librarians guild notices. So this has not been approved, all cast iron must returned forthwith.

By Jeff Wile (Jswile) on Wednesday, December 09, 2020 - 02:54 pm: Edit

I suppose we could get the lawyer s involved.

File an injunction.

Perhaps get the State of Texas to file a lawsuit against what ever state that intends to offer sanctuary?

Well, no.

Jean has been too nice for us to declare a state of “Lawfare” just because she is deserting us.

Just is not fair. We got no one to blame, no antagonist in the story. No dog to metaphorically kick.

I am heading to the kitchen. Hopefully there will be a double chocolate walnut cookie with my name on it.

By Steve Stewart (Stevestewart) on Thursday, December 10, 2020 - 07:32 am: Edit

Glad we're not getting rid of you that easily indeed! I look forward to a bit more "WHANNGG!" when offenders strike!

By Steve Cole (Stevecole) on Thursday, December 10, 2020 - 05:36 pm: Edit

No one can get rid of Jean.

By Steven Zamboni (Szamboni) on Thursday, December 10, 2020 - 07:18 pm: Edit

Twenty years from now, some new tenant of the building will be looking through the lease paperwork...

"This paragraph 43, who is 'Jean'?"

"She came with the building. She has her own key, and we've learned not to ask questions."

By Jeff Wile (Jswile) on Thursday, December 10, 2020 - 10:39 pm: Edit

Paragraph 44, Damage Control procedures. See annex Brampton Industries, friendly Fire incidents.

Paragraph 45, Launch Codes, systems procedures. Module:Audio Enabled Targeting Procedures.

“Do Not Antagonize Jean.”

“You will not like her when she is Angry.”

By Jean Sexton Beddow (Jsexton) on Thursday, December 24, 2020 - 08:39 pm: Edit

While I am on the computer tonight, let me take the time to wish you all a Happy Christmas.

Your gifts to me include smiles, laughter, and friendship. Those gifts are much appreciated.

In return, you have my friendship and many hugs owed to each of you.

With love,

Jean

By Steve Cole (Stevecole) on Sunday, January 31, 2021 - 03:50 pm: Edit

Jean’s new career in Australia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1lZyr7zgKg

By wayne douglas power (Wayne) on Thursday, February 04, 2021 - 09:43 pm: Edit

Have a wonderful time in Australia Jean, all the best to you and yours.

By Jean Sexton Beddow (Jsexton) on Friday, February 05, 2021 - 12:00 pm: Edit

I'm staying right here in Amarillo with my wonderful husband and the house we are remodeling.

By Steve Cole (Stevecole) on Friday, February 05, 2021 - 01:16 pm: Edit

Australia is doomed!

By Russ Simkins (Madcowak) on Friday, February 05, 2021 - 06:27 pm: Edit

Yus, ostrailea is duumd.

By wayne douglas power (Wayne) on Friday, February 05, 2021 - 09:16 pm: Edit

Yes, OZ old timers up far north and in the central outback sound like that (on the early TV shows).

By Mike Grafton (Mike_Grafton) on Saturday, February 06, 2021 - 03:16 pm: Edit

so Alice? my home to be...

By Alex Chobot (Alendrel) on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 02:20 pm: Edit

Ok, this is just kind of ironic!

By Mike Dowd (Mike_Dowd) on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 02:31 pm: Edit

I'll tell ya, it feels like I've been holding Pork Chop Hill here, with the body count building up below me.....