tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53644922011-12-28T19:53:14.081-05:00The Bernie BlogIt boggles my mind....
Bernadettenoreply@blogger.comBlogger2111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-13717030748082639682009-01-04T09:46:00.004-05:002009-01-04T10:09:26.262-05:00Happy New Year!Happy New Year to anyone who still reads my blog. I've been terrible at updating my blog over the last year and I do apologize for that.I am not going to look back over the past year as that is in the past. Instead I will look to the future and "try" to be the best person I can be.Normally I don't make New Year's resolution but I did make one this year - to quit smoking. It just happened to Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-8619818945868477682008-08-23T09:25:00.002-04:002008-08-23T09:45:08.586-04:00ArrrrggghhhhSome people are just SO lazy and stupid!!! On July 28Th, CBS switched to a new voice mail system. People were sent instructions about 2 weeks prior on how to log into the new system, create a new password, set up greetings....and they could do this before the system went live.The first week this system was live, our call volume more than doubled!! One co-worker took 100 (not a typo) phone Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-78631447778966877432008-08-17T08:23:00.002-04:002008-08-17T09:08:16.058-04:00Long time no postLife has been so-so lately and I've been keeping busy. The quit smoking hasn't worked out at all but I am finally gearing up to give it another try. So what's been going on..... let's start with the work. What can I say except -- it's there. We've have several people leave. The most recent being Vincent and I will hopefully be taking over his hours (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM). For now, I'll be Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-20792322833833797332008-03-01T09:55:00.002-05:002008-03-01T10:13:29.740-05:00Day 6WOW!!! I've even managed to impress myself, making it to Day 6. Yesterday, I realized, it's not the urge to smoke that I need to control. Instead it's the urge to buy a pack TO smoke. The cravings are still there but I can ride them out, if a pack of cigarettes isn't handy. There have been a couple of nights, this week, that I've come close to buying. I had to talk myself out of Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-76511637529695047752008-02-28T07:02:00.002-05:002008-02-28T07:31:37.429-05:00Take Two, Day 4I've made it to day 4, again, and doing pretty good! There have been a few moments where I would have happily smoked a cigarette if one had been within reach. My co-workers are discovering I talk to the email tickets (or telephones AFTER I've disconnected) a little more than I used to. It's usually along the lines of "stupid fool". Thankfully I am able to control the languageBernadettenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-25432644850651477202008-02-25T07:33:00.002-05:002008-02-25T07:51:40.407-05:00Take Two, Day 1I'm ready for my 2nd attempt at quitting and today is Day 1 again. This time, I KNOW I can make it though a few days, so the anxiety isn't as great as the previous attempt. I bought a bag of hard candy and I have my trusty pencil to keep my hands busy.Whenever Spring decides to arrive, I want to spend as much time outside as possible. Of course, I'll plant another flower gardenBernadettenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-11311395943135547302008-02-22T08:20:00.003-05:002008-02-22T08:34:48.142-05:00Mental DeterminationI've had a set back in my determanation to quit smoking. Yes, Monday was a bitch of a day and the work week has not gotten any better. In an effort to make up for my lost work time, on Monday, I've been working 10 hr. days. This week at work has also been horrendous. I've been taking 40+ calls every day, not to mention maybe another 30 - 40 tickets that come in via e-mailBernadettenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-64821553466534099172008-02-19T07:46:00.002-05:002008-02-19T08:10:17.075-05:00Set Back #1Hopefully this will be the one and only set back I have. Yesterday was just a trying day. My heat went out during the night so I called my landlord in the morning. He came over about 11:30 and proceeded to check the furnace. He couldn't get the furnace going so it's a call to Conn. Natural Gas (CNG) for emergency HOLIDAY service. They couldn't give an approximate time just "Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-51323201316892790882008-02-18T10:49:00.002-05:002008-02-18T11:01:00.693-05:00Non-Smoker Day 4It was a difficult day, yesterday. It seemed no matter what I did I couldn't get wanting a cigarette out of my head. Around 1:00 PM, I resorted to putting my jammies back on. You see, once I'm in my jammies, it's highly unlikely that I will get dressed and go buy cigarettes. I tried to keep busy but was just not in the mood to continue with housework. I did go to Big Lots Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-61709986854117314942008-02-17T07:54:00.002-05:002008-02-17T08:25:59.899-05:00Non-Smoker Day 3Another weird from last night. I was on an expedition, searching for the Holy Grail. You know what? We found it! Or atleast what we believed to be the Holy Grail. It was the mummified remains of a mother and child.I'm finding that housework and singing are the best way to keep my mind off smoking. So, I turn up the XM Radio and scrub away the urges. As for resting times, I Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-67775801679343171572008-02-16T07:54:00.002-05:002008-02-16T08:15:32.101-05:00Non-Smoker Day 2Big pat on my back for making it through Day 1!!! It was not an easy day. The Chantix is great for eliminating the physical withdrawal symptoms. Now to keep my mind and hands busy! There were a couple of moments (on meal break and way home from work) that I almost stopped to buy a pack. Instead of staying in my car and reading, during my meal break, I went back into the Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-44301916370090007382008-02-15T09:18:00.002-05:002008-02-15T09:38:42.281-05:00Non-Smoker - Day 1Today I am a NON-SMOKER. Having been a smoker for about 34 years, I expect the first few weeks/months of being a non-smoker to be filled with ups and downs. Hopefully, I will force myself to survive a few of my triggers (coffee and sitting at my PC) to document my progress. At the moment, I'm proud to say, I've made it through my first cup of morning coffee without a Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-81563230934817139222008-02-02T11:55:00.000-05:002008-02-02T12:26:01.022-05:00Pharmacy PhunNo one should have as much fun as I've had with the pharmacy and insurance company, this week.It started last Saturday with bringing in my prescription for Chantix. I dropped off the script and proceeded to buy a groceries. I'm in the checkout line and see the pharmacist turn off the lights - she's going to lunch. Luckily she waited since she knew I was in the store. I go to pickBernadettenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-17788982746153605942008-01-24T08:21:00.000-05:002008-01-24T08:51:12.413-05:00Doctor VisitAfter much hesitation, I made and kept the appointment with the Pulmonologist. The results were NOT good. The docter was extremely pleasant and very understanding. Being a 30+ year smoker, that was my biggest fear. I already know all the reasons why I need to quit and don't require a lecture on the dangers of smoking.The testing results were not conclusive but rather pointed in Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-9083388544677207992008-01-21T17:32:00.000-05:002008-01-21T18:40:21.222-05:00Time Flies.....To my faithful readers, I apologize for not updating my blog sooner. Honestly, I thought I had posted around Thanksgiving but apparently not. BAD ME!! I'll ask the cats to give me 30 lashes with wet kitty tails.Cruise:The cruise was exactly what I wanted it to be --- relaxing. We pretty much did nothing for the week. Just sat around doing nothing, enjoyed coffee & croissants Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-90622096211608875412007-10-17T09:05:00.000-04:002007-10-17T09:41:41.960-04:00Cell PhonesToday's world of technology has introduced a new breed with an appendage - a cell phone! These phones are everywhere and should not be allowed in many places. One place is the workplace. While the phones are handy to reach employees for emergency's, many abuse this privilege and place co-workers in very awkward positions. Until management speaks up, employees are forced to listen Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-76575688471939321882007-09-16T09:11:00.000-04:002007-09-16T09:43:36.532-04:00In A RutPlanning of the upcoming cruise doesn't excite me the way they used. I'm looking forward to getting away but will probably do as little as possible while on the cruise. Maybe just hang out on our balcony and veg out for the week.There are a few things I need to take care of for this cruise. We'll be having a costume party on the ship and I'll be dressing as the "Cruise Fool". The costume I Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-80667703872334446362007-08-18T16:24:00.000-04:002007-08-18T16:34:50.867-04:00Yeah Me!I bought a new car today!!! It's a 2007 Nissan Versa HatchBack 1.8 SL My future BIL (Joe) gave me a great deal - $16,840 -- $400 over invoice along with an extra set of floor mats. All the sales guys couldn't believe my current car is 11 years old with 166K miles. It runs great, I just think it looks like crap. They kept saying they're going to clean it up and use it as a show car Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-74539857996301420572007-06-17T07:56:00.000-04:002007-06-17T08:18:04.267-04:00Time for updates:As I stated in my previous post, my time at FedEx National will be ending soon. It was announced in May, effective July 23rd our breakbulk will become an end-of-the-line teminal. Currently we receive trailers from all over the country and Canada, break it down and ship it all over New England or other breakbulks across the country. That will change to only receiving trailers Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-9313738640655165992007-06-12T20:55:00.000-04:002007-06-12T21:09:30.116-04:00I'm Alive --- Just Not AwakeI know, it's been eons since my last post and so much has changed since then. The first MAJOR change is that I now work only PT for FedEx National and FT for a company called Global Help Desk Solutions. The job change came last January. I was offered a FT position at Global, taking help desk call for CBS Broadcasting. It's a pretty cool job - nerve wracking at Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1164064330048762412006-11-20T17:52:00.000-05:002006-11-20T18:12:10.066-05:00$&*)#*&@#*@ MONDAY!Today was the typical bitch of a Monday!! It started with nightsweats at 12:34 AM. That was first time I woke up. I was awake at 1:30, 3:00, 4:00 and finally at 5:00 I climbed out of bed. So much for getting a good night's sleep.Ok, so I get the coffee going, let Shadow out and go through my morning routine. Finally it's time to leave for work. Climb in the car, turn the Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1161906516392922342006-10-26T19:47:00.000-04:002006-10-26T19:48:36.406-04:00Washing Maching UpdateMy e-mail was passed on to Excel Direct Logistics, the company that handles the deliveries for Bernie's TV & Appliances. Last Thursday I had a call from them, on my answering machine, when I returned home after work. After playing "telephone tag" for several days, we finally got to speak to each other today.First, this was a new driver and he was being overly cautious. Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1161208842833568192006-10-18T17:46:00.000-04:002006-10-18T18:00:42.856-04:00New Washing MachineI HAVE A NEW WASHING MACHINE!!! Yippee!!! Ok, I never thought I would be this excited to be able to do laundry but, my machine bit the dust about 2 weeks ago. While I love my new washer, if it had been left to the delivery people, I wouldn't be using the machine now. Here is a copy of the e-mail I sent to their customer service dept. after the horrendous delivery today."Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1159997597002586632006-10-04T17:23:00.000-04:002006-10-04T17:33:17.023-04:00Fun At WorkSince I bitch alot about my job, I thought I would give a few minutes to the fun side of my job. We occassionally have cookouts where the company buys all the food and management does the cooking. Well tomorrow, our sales reps are cooking for the drivers. Our drvers are the people the customer deals with most of the time. They make the sales reps. job alot easier with they "take care" Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1159217835733084502006-09-25T16:47:00.000-04:002006-09-25T16:57:15.753-04:00Aww Fuck!Finally over the FedEx to Watkins paperwork hurdle. We survived the visiting VP hurdle. Thinking finally time to relax a little --- not gonna happen this week. We received notice this afternoon the Corp. Auditor will be here Wednesday. Just what we needed amidst all the other BS going on.My paperwork should be ok with the exception of a shortage in the petty cash that happened whileBernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1159098399972510702006-09-24T07:12:00.000-04:002006-09-24T07:46:39.986-04:00Sunday RamblingsThe beginning of the week was filled with stress. The VP of FedEx National LTL was visiting and my boss had to do a presentation. Silly me, I thought everything was all set Monday night, after putting in a 11.5 hr. day. Tuesday morning, all I would need to do is print out the presentation and assemble in binders. WRONG! I arrived to find the District Manager wanted changes Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1158535444481383612006-09-17T19:17:00.000-04:002006-09-17T19:27:52.633-04:00Happy Birthday Hailey-JaiI spent my day, at Hailey's (my niece) birthday party. It's good to be home were things are MUCH quieter. Aunt Bernie bought Hailey her first Barbie doll. As you can see from Hailey's dress, that was the theme for today. Luckily Hailey isn't much of a fashion diva and didn't seem to mind that Barbie showed up wearing the same dress!Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1156457434779692892006-08-24T17:59:00.000-04:002006-08-24T18:10:34.853-04:00Reorganizing at workJust a few of the changes now being put into effect at work: No more Regional VP's (they have been downgraded to Regional Managers) Only sales force will have company cars -- currently all VP's, Regional, District and Terminal Managers have company cars. Sales people will not longer report to terminal managers but will have their own "chain of command" up the Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1156077834017476692006-08-20T07:44:00.000-04:002006-08-20T08:43:54.076-04:00Crazy DaysThese last several weeks have been a madhouse at work! The rumor about the Personal Time "use it or lose it" was true! "Corporate" didn't want to tell the workers about this because everyone would want to take the time off. Our TM went against their decision because many of us had accrued a significant amount of personal time. He felt we had earned and deserved to use that time Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1153670035264879952006-07-23T11:06:00.000-04:002006-07-23T11:53:55.270-04:00Bad Bernie!I know it's been way too long between updates but I've been keeping busy with mundane things like work.The trip to Maryland was great! I got to see my cruising cronies and had a fabulous time. The surprise guests were Steve & Arline Holub, all the way from Lakeland, Florida. I had been secretly hoping it would be them but knew that it was a long drive from FL. Arline doesn't fly Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1149946984838524202006-06-10T09:01:00.000-04:002006-06-10T09:43:07.463-04:00End Of The TunnelI can finally see a light end of the roller coaster tunnel!!! It's been a very hectic couple of months and should be slowing down after this weekend --- I hope!Updates:Dad is home and his recovery is going great! There has been a VN coming in daily to check on his incision and progress. I didn't ask how his doctor appointment went yesterday but the VN expected him to be Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1148149055694608542006-05-20T13:49:00.000-04:002006-05-20T14:17:35.730-04:00Week at a glanceSat. 5/13 - Happy Birthday Darryl!Sun 5/14 - Happy Mother's Day! Visit the family for celebrations & gift exchanging. Also, Happy Birthday BeckyMon 5/15 - Dad goes in for stress test and possibilty of stents. Slight change in plans. Dad has stress test, immediately transported to Hartford Hospital for emergency quadruple bypass. Oops, another change in plans, need to get Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1147523876654633602006-05-13T08:35:00.000-04:002006-05-13T08:37:56.666-04:00This is a recent picture of Mike. Now you can judge his but for yourself.Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1147385096229007672006-05-11T18:00:00.000-04:002006-05-11T18:04:56.240-04:00Comment of the day:One of the Operations Managers was leaning over my cubicle wall, speaking with another co-worker on the other side. As I turned my chair, I discovered there was a butt in my face and couldn't resist the comment."Mike if you're going to put your butt in my face, atleast give me a butt to look at!"Mike rarely misses a comeback opportunity. However, he was laughing too hard to Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1146779648065780002006-05-04T17:20:00.000-04:002006-05-04T17:54:08.096-04:00Memories....... Today, while everyone was requesting July 3rd as a vacation day, I smiled knowing I had previously requested the whole week off. Thankfully, I reminded my boss before he gave the day off, to a co-worker that is suppose to cover for me. I plan to be in Maine that week and getting my fill of Lobster, Pat's Pizza, Governor's, LaBree's Doughnuts and Italian Sandwiches. Anyway, I Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1146433304274860042006-04-30T17:23:00.000-04:002006-04-30T17:41:44.283-04:00My Aching BodyI finally did it and didn't procrastinate!! I've wanted to put in a real flower garden and I did it ALL today. Late this morning, I went shopping for outside plants and a quick stop at the grocery store. Before I lost my momentum, I headed outside to start digging a garden.The area I chose is in the front of the house between my door and Debbie's door. It's about 15ft. long and Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1145833687456375162006-04-23T18:24:00.000-04:002006-04-23T19:08:07.496-04:00Surpise!This weekend was filled with changes and surprises too! Where to start...the beginning is always good. My weekend was suppose to be somewhat quiet and all planned out. Friday afternoon...run errands on my way home from work. Saturday, join a couple of friends, Lynn & Andrea (former co-workers) for an early lunch in Enfield, then housework. Sunday was to be a "veg out" day.It all Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1145100691877823282006-04-15T07:13:00.000-04:002006-04-15T07:31:31.936-04:00Getting A Break?There may be a few breaks coming my way finally! The first has to do with work. The District Secretary is moving to Syracuse on May 1st. For the most part, her job can be done from the terminal in that area. There will be times when she will need to "visit" our terminal to obtain files and physical items. Those times are few and she can make arrangements to travel to our Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1143759398232995132006-03-30T17:43:00.000-05:002006-03-30T17:56:38.243-05:00Fur BallThis innocent looking "fur ball" is very adept at raising hell. My neighbor wakes about 4:00 AM, depending where her first repair stop is located. One of the first things she does, in the morning, is to let the kitties go outside. I swear the Shadow watches out the bedroom window, waiting for signs of movement. As soon as one of the kitties has been spotted, he starts scratching at the Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1143498140037512842006-03-27T17:06:00.000-05:002006-03-27T17:22:20.053-05:00Fun at the dentist....Not many people can have fun while in the dentist's chair. While I really don't like seeing the dentist, I usually find plenty of laughter while in the chair. Today was no exception. Today's visit was with the dreaded Periodonist. When she does a cleaning, novocaine is a requirement! Ahh today she is going to work on the right side of the mouth. Believe it or not, her Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1141565193128820792006-03-05T08:22:00.000-05:002006-03-05T08:29:57.760-05:00'>http://www.captainquack.com/quiz.php"> '>http://www.captainquack.com/images/quiz/ND.gif" border="0" alt="Captain Quack Rubber Duck Quiz">Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1140032820419575342006-02-15T14:34:00.000-05:002006-02-15T14:47:00.430-05:00 Spring is here? This has got to be the most screwed up winter on record. We've had temps anywhere from the single digits to the mid-50's. Last weekend we had 2 FEET of snow and today is warm enough to not need a coat. Spring is here? This has got to be the most screwed up winter on record. We've had temps anywhere from the single digits to the mid-50's. Last weekend we had 2 FEET of snow and Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1138746175677530662006-01-31T17:18:00.000-05:002006-01-31T17:22:55.686-05:00Very InterestingI was checking out my tracking stats and see my blog has been very busy lately. In the last week, I've had 34 hits from people searching for info on DHL buying Watkins.Ok people, are you Watkins employees? You can send private comments to me. I'm just as curious as the rest of you. No, I we haven't heard anything more at our terminal either.Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1138536461557650442006-01-29T06:34:00.000-05:002006-01-29T07:07:41.566-05:00Guilt TripI guess it's my turn for an update since Victoria and Bonnie have made me painfully aware of my resolution. Then again, I was doing good at updating weekly, until last weekend. The truth is, I threw out my back (again) and it was a bit too painful to sit in front of the PC for too long. My weekend was spent taking muscle relaxers, soaking in hot baths, and sitting on a massage/Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1137337936838132242006-01-15T09:32:00.000-05:002006-01-15T10:12:16.850-05:00Rumors and MoreThis week has been filled with rumors at work. The rumor - DHL is buying Watkins. Apparently DHL had submitted 2 offers that were both rejected. They submitted a third offer and the Watkins family has seriously taken it into consideration. It is a logiclal fit for both DHL and Watkins. The major air/overnight carriers have purchased freight/over the road carriers over the lastBernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1136417400283488142006-01-04T17:59:00.000-05:002006-01-04T18:30:00.300-05:00Any Suggestions?At Watkins, we have an annual internal audit. One of the audit items is to check the petty cash to be certain it balances. Last year aq few weeks prior to our audit, I replenished our petty cash drawer. The bank, in error, gave us a nickel too much. I took the nickle out and placed it in a "spare change" box in my desk. A few days before the audit, my boss insisted I balance Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1136138418879878222006-01-01T12:57:00.000-05:002006-01-01T13:00:18.893-05:00Cat Dials 911January 1, 2006 - COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Police aren't sure how else to explain it. But when an officer walked into an apartment Thursday night to answer a 911 call, an orange-and-tan striped cat was lying by a telephone on the living room floor. The cat's owner, Gary Rosheisen, was on the ground near his bed having fallen out of his wheelchair.Rosheisen said his cat, Tommy, must haveBernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1136127175930616972006-01-01T09:35:00.000-05:002006-01-01T09:54:08.473-05:00Happy New Year!I've been lazy and not posting very much in my blog. Actually it's not lazy as much as there is nothing going on worth writing. Normally I don't make New Year's resolutions but I'll make an exception this year. I resolve to post weekly, in my blog. You may get the ramblings of a wandering mind or you could get lucky and find I had something happen that is worthy of a blog entry.As Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1131283072238982962005-11-06T07:44:00.000-05:002005-11-06T08:17:52.250-05:00Long Time No Update...Not much has been happening around here so I haven't been updating my blog. I planned to attend a couple of Ren Faires but the weather just wouldn't cooperate. Something about walking around fair grounds in the rain, mud and cold isn't very appealing to me.One thing I have done recently is to stop coloring my hair. It's been close to 15 years since I've seen my natural Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1127816050738886092005-09-27T06:05:00.000-04:002005-09-27T06:14:10.743-04:00Dumb Dreams RevisitedLast night was another strange and yet funny dream. In the dream I was at McDonald's on Rt. 75 in Windsor Locks. Anyone familiar with the area, knows the location is across from a runway at Bradley International Airport. The area is flat and Rt. 75 is a very busy road. Anyway, as I was in McDonald's I heard fighter plans. The other patrons and I watched as an A-10 chasedBernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1126129526046983012005-09-07T17:38:00.000-04:002005-09-07T17:45:26.053-04:00TIME FOR A LAUGHA good many of you already know what strange (to say the least) dreams I have almost nightly. Last night's dream has to be rated among the funniest I've ever had. Not necessarily because of the dream, more because I was laughing in my sleep and woke myself up!The dream details elude me but I started laughing when my dream self acknowledged the fact that I had just, literally, Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1123939976369322402005-08-13T08:04:00.000-04:002005-08-13T09:32:56.380-04:00HELL WEEKTo say this was a bad week would be an understatement! It started off pretty good Monday morning. I woke feeling well rested, chipper and even had 2 bingos in my Scrabble games. That was the ONLY thing that went right this week. When I got to work, Monday, I followed my normal routine - power up the PC while unlocking my desk -- oops, no desk keys in my purse. Dump out my purse and Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1121992589454262532005-07-21T19:20:00.000-04:002005-07-21T20:36:29.460-04:00Piss & Moan SessionThis was suppose to be a happy post saying I'm booked for a 12 day Hawaiian cruise in 2007. Instead it's a bitch session about not being able to find a roomie for the cruise. No offense Marsha, but there is no way I want to be the 3rd person in a room with a couple. I refuse to set myself up to feel that awkward and out of place. The few single friends I have, that enjoy Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1116446932937672742005-05-18T15:57:00.000-04:002005-05-18T16:08:52.956-04:00Cruise UpdateSan Juan:We WERE going to head to Old San Juan to shop and wander around. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans and it poured most of the day. We opted for staying on board the ship and vegging out all day.St. Thomas:It has been overcast for most of our trip. St. Thomas was no exception. We spent an hour or show, in the main shopping area. Just had to make to to the Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1116174545029156882005-05-15T12:18:00.000-04:002005-05-15T12:29:05.063-04:00Smooth Sailing Ahead!We made it to the NYC pier without any problems. Limo service is the ONLY way to arrive at a cruise port. Our driver dropped us in front of the door about 11:00. We were able to go through the early check-in for our cruise while they prepared the ship for our boarding. By 1:00 we had already been to our cabin and in the process of eating lunch on the Lido deck, with our Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1115468230515773272005-05-07T07:43:00.000-04:002005-05-07T08:17:10.593-04:00Long Time No PostWow, I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted here. Then again, my life has been rather quiet with not much to post about.One thing that does have me psyched is my cruise! Yes, after months of waiting cruise time is finally here. Next friday, Marsha and I leave on the Carnival Legend for 8 days in the Carribean. At 8:30 AM, a Linclon Town Car will arrive to bringBernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1111059371820850302005-03-17T06:34:00.000-05:002005-03-17T06:36:11.956-05:00Playful Girl What kind of little girl were YOU?Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1111059137075071532005-03-17T06:31:00.000-05:002005-03-17T06:32:17.076-05:00Playful Girl What kind of little girl were YOU? brought to you by Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1110052790441164682005-03-05T14:46:00.000-05:002005-03-05T14:59:50.443-05:00Hot Damn!!Bernie is back on-line and she's better than ever!! That's right, I finally have my new PC set up and connected to the internet. What a PITA this has been. After much trying I finally realized to problem was with my new Pro 100 Ethernet card. I'm not sure if it's the cable modem or my internet supplier that doesn't support it. Anyway, I ended up pulling the ethernet card out of my Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1108304230327198722005-02-13T08:40:00.000-05:002005-02-13T09:17:10.330-05:00Long time no post...Yeah, yeah, yeah... I know I keep putting off posting. Mostly because posting reminds me of just how boring my life really is. Aside from work, there isn't much going on in my life. I get up, go to work, come home, read e-mail, make Scrabble moves, watch tv and go to bed. Then do it all over again the next day.One thing that is new in my life is a new computer. I finally got pissed off at Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1104835120455212352005-01-04T05:31:00.000-05:002005-01-04T05:38:40.456-05:00Job Update
I found out yesterday afternoon, I didn't make the cut for the job as District Trainer :( According to the e-mail I received, their interview and assessments process led them to another candidate. It could be my co-worker, I don't know, she had a vacation day yesterday.
I'm a bit disappointed but not surprised. While I believe I'm a qualified trainer, I don't know the Watkins Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1104589001031239382005-01-01T08:15:00.000-05:002005-01-01T09:16:41.033-05:00HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The year, 2004, started on a depressing note, being unemployed for 18 months can do that to a person. My savings were completely gone and the job offers were just not to be found. That quickly changed when I started working at Watkins, in mid-January. While the pay was not (still isn't) the best, I was happy at having finally an income again. It was a challenge not only to Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1100363594650313962004-11-13T10:45:00.001-05:002004-11-13T11:33:14.650-05:00Time for updates
The big news for today is the delivery of my new dining set!!! YIPPEE!!!! The guys are here now, assembling the bakers rack and table. The dining set is wrought iron, glass and slate. Shadow is going to have a great time with this table. There is a slate shelf under the glass top. I can picture him perched on the shelf, trying to play with whatever is on the table. Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1098620341621563312004-10-24T07:12:00.000-04:002004-10-24T08:19:01.620-04:00Ramblings...
My thoughts of late, have been so disorganized I woke up thinking today is Monday. It was a pleasant surprise when I realized it was only Sunday.
Work:
The past week has been interesting, to say the very least. Several years ago, one of our drivers had a worker's comp injury to his left shoulder. He recently started to have shoulder problems and tried to re-open the comp claim.Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1096583448042655972004-09-30T18:05:00.000-04:002004-09-30T18:30:48.043-04:00It's one of THOSE days...
The day started off in it's usual manner - get the coffee going, shower and get ready for work. I should have realized it was going to be a bad day when Shadow stole my new package of nylons and hid them from me. I spent about 15 minutes looking for them and found them under the futon in the den. Bad Shadow! Next it's time for the morning commute and that actually Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1096201391088631212004-09-26T07:04:00.000-04:002004-09-26T08:23:11.086-04:00"I'm Still Here"
Bad me for not posting more often but I haven't felt much like typing when I get home from work. The work days have been long, even when I leave on time. The 40-minute commute is a bitch when people drive like assholes and cause accidents. Don't even get me started on the rubber-neckers and lane hoppers. I do enjoy it when the person in front of me, lane hops to get 2 cars Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1094999236601400362004-09-12T10:10:00.000-04:002004-09-12T10:27:16.603-04:00"Hell hath no fury......"
I was made into a fool for taking in my nephew and trying to help him. If I were to see him right now, I would need to be restrained. My electronic phone bill came in this morning and it's NOT a good one. Not only did that little bastard sneak in long distance phone calls to friends, he was also calling 900 numbers!!!! Thank GOD they stopped as soon as I got my Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1093200071459210862004-08-22T14:03:00.000-04:002004-08-22T14:41:11.460-04:00Major Influence?
While my nephew is living with me, I'm trying to expose him to another way of life. His mother has used video games, and Disney to be a babysitter. Since, there really isn't much he can do here, I'm getting him to try different things while he is here. He wanted to make a gift for his Dad so I searched on-line for a craft project. Of course my nephew wanted to make a Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1093094944455746692004-08-21T09:18:00.000-04:002004-08-21T09:29:04.456-04:001. What is your Full Name? Bernadette Marie Cartland
2. What color pants are you wearing right now? Ummm do my jammies count? Blue plaid
3. What are you listening to right now? The rain falling outside and the echoes in my head
4. Missing? Someone to curl up to and listen to the rain fall
5. What was the last thing you ate? PB & J sandwick
6. If you were a crayon what color would Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1092132997964489342004-08-10T05:45:00.000-04:002004-08-10T06:16:37.963-04:00Worth Every Minute
After a busy and stressful day, I arrived home with an armload of work, to find two red roses with the following note attached:
"Hey Aunt Bernie you may not know this but I love you. If you didn't take me, I don't know what I would do. Thanks alot for this Auntie, at lease you care. It's like somebody else at lease my mom don't want me ... I love you. Your nephew Rick"
Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1091968758744379962004-08-08T07:46:00.000-04:002004-08-08T08:39:18.746-04:00Stressful!
That's the only way to describe the last few weeks with my nephew. It's been 14 years since I have shared my home with another person - nevermind a pre-teen. I had become set in my way of doing things and needed to make major adjustments in my life. My laundry pile is more than double. Why do kids think just because you've worn something, for just a few hours, it's dirty? The Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1090682995519480592004-07-24T09:58:00.000-04:002004-07-24T11:29:55.520-04:00Free Time?
It seems I no long have any free time to just veg out. My weeks have been filled with work, housework, laundry, buying food for a growing 12 year old. I finally have a little quiet time this morning, to give an update.
Instanta-family - just add kid
Ricky is doing well here but still bored. He has met a few kids in the neighborhood but is not allowed to go to their homes and Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1090067762064213392004-07-17T07:56:00.000-04:002004-07-17T08:37:09.076-04:00"Life Update"
These last few weeks have been stressful and very busy. I can't get into the details but my nephew, Ricky, is living with me temporarily. Of course we have no idea how long "temporarily" actually could be.
On the work front, things have gotten MUCH better. We have had a week of quiet since L stopped working at Watkins. It's amazing how quiet the phones have become withoutBernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1088954631053244132004-07-04T11:12:00.000-04:002004-07-04T11:23:51.053-04:00Fireworks Update
Ok Leslie, here's a quick update since I'm getting ready to head out for the day.
When I arrived at work Monday, L wasn't there. Her desk had been cleaned out but no one said if she was coming in or quit what was going on. Later in the morning, I spoke privately with my boss about the verbal exchange that had taken place. I explained how shaken I had been, that I eventually Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1088250004236928242004-06-26T06:46:00.000-04:002004-06-26T07:40:04.236-04:00"Fireworks in Cheshire"
Yesterday was probably the biggest office fireworks display I have ever seen. You see, we have a couple of self-proclaimed "prima donnas" (L&M) in the office. You know the ones, too busy with their work to answer phones and do "customer service" jobs. They do all the work and everyone else sits on their asses all day doing nothing.
The prima donnas were doing some Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1087897245994407572004-06-22T05:07:00.000-04:002004-06-22T05:40:45.996-04:00"Interesting Week Ahead"
The work week should prove to be an interesting one this week. Amid all the turmoil of having no HR person and short about 10 FT dock workers, Jeff (my boss) will be at the corporate office in FL for the remainder of the week. He left me with a short "to do" list that includes walking a co-worker through the paperwork associated with new hires. In other words, I just Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1087596391797861062004-06-18T17:56:00.000-04:002004-06-18T18:06:31.796-04:00Weekend Plans :(
For last 6-8 weeks, I have been looking forward to the Annual 3-Day Pool Party at Big Bill's and Wig's. Today is the stary of this big bash. It starts on friday afternoon and lasts well into the night on sunday. People bring pitch tents in the backyard, enough food for TWO armies. Last year Bill hired a DJ. This year he was going to roast a pig. Wouldn't you know it, I Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1087426865873812742004-06-16T18:47:00.000-04:002004-06-16T19:01:05.873-04:00Ask and you shall receive.....Today started like an ordinary day -- busy! While I was working on checking everyone time clock punches from yesterday, one of our sales reps approached me. He asked me to verify that tickets to a concert were in the safe. I couldn't do it at that moment but told him I would check as soon as I had a chance.
Later in the morning, I had a few minutes to look for the concert tickets. Of course Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1086775495594491902004-06-09T05:30:00.000-04:002004-06-09T06:04:55.593-04:00Monday Madness Meme
1. In your opinion, what is the perfect temperature?
2. If you have a garden, what do you plant in it? If not, what would you plant in it?
3. What is your favorite summertime beverage?
4. How many times a year do you rearrange your living room?
5. How fast do you drive in a '55 mile-an-hour' zone?
6. How many minutes per day do you usually talk on the phone?
7. What is your Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1085924711799334462004-05-30T09:41:00.000-04:002004-05-30T09:45:11.800-04:00Welcome to Summer!!!
The official "Summer Kick-off" weekend is here. That calls for a BBQ and the official Caribbean National Anthem -- everybody get your body moving to the beat and sing-a-long. Not sure of the tune and words? Well here are the words and I bet you know the tune!
Ole ole, Ole ole,
Ole ole, Ole ole
Me mind on fire, me soul on fire,
Feeling hot hot hot
Other people, All Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1085651477249385552004-05-27T05:26:00.000-04:002004-05-27T05:51:17.250-04:00"Bad Day"
I'm having one of "those weeks" where I'm rethinking my employment at Watkins. With the HR Recruiter now living in Hawaii, it seems the majority of his job has landed on my desk. The stress level has more than doubled with the demands that everything be done NOW. Of course, without any proper training either. Things I had specifically asked to be shown, I was told "don't worry, Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1085250480198896152004-05-22T13:58:00.000-04:002004-05-22T14:28:00.196-04:00What a week!
Again, it was a hectic work week. Our HR Recruiter moved to Maui and I have been assigned several of his duties. Was I wrong to think not much would be happening in HR until a replacement was found. Just yesterday I typed (yes, they still use typewriters!) 4 status change forms, 2 change of address forms, processed 1 new hire and 1 termination. Then I spent about an hour at the Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1084749359772106242004-05-16T19:00:00.000-04:002004-05-16T19:15:59.773-04:00Shopping
I finally shopped for garden flowers and veggies today! The back seat of my car was loaded with Impatiens, Coleus, Mini Pansies, Petunias, Sweet Basil, Dill, Chives, Oregano, Bell Peppers, String Beans and Tomatoes. The trunk carried 4 large bags of potting soil.
After shopping I went to Debbie's for a birthday cookout. Dinner was a joint effort. Fred cooked the burgers and dogs, Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1084549886530140172004-05-14T11:37:00.000-04:002004-05-14T11:51:26.530-04:00Secret Admirer
I have a secret admirer that wants to please me. Whoever it is, has left me gifts on my front steps twice this week. I believe I know who my admirer is and can't help but laugh at the situation. You'll laugh too when I tell you the gifts are a bird and a mouse. I do believe "Bumbles" is in love with me and leaving me presents.
Yesterday I came home and found a dead crow next Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1084410089295665232004-05-12T21:00:00.000-04:002004-05-12T21:02:55.556-04:00New drug information:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Pfizer Corp Announcement -
Pfizer Corp. announced today that VIAGRA will soon be available in liquid form, and will be marketed by Pepsi Cola as a power beverage suitable for use as a mixer. It will now be possible for a man to literally pour himself a stiff one.
Obviously we can no longer call this a soft drink, and it gives new meaning to the Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1084360190722020192004-05-12T07:04:00.000-04:002004-05-12T07:09:50.723-04:00Interesting Happenings At WorkYesterday, I typed a review and request to promote a person to the Operations Manager position. Which leads me to wonder where the current Operations Manager is going. Rumor has it, the District Manager applied for an opening in Atlanta and my boss is next in line for the District Manager position. I can't help but wonder if there will be a change in management in the near future. The Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1084231701427638562004-05-10T18:51:00.000-04:002004-05-10T19:28:21.426-04:001: Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, find line 4. Write down what it says: Mashed Potato Mix, dry - 1/2 cup. Gee, did you guess the closest book is a cookbook? The recipe is for Rosemary Potato Bread.
2: Stretch your left arm out as far as you can. What do you touch first?: Well if I stretch my arm forward, it reaches my ashtray first. To the side, it touches nothing. If my Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1083426061511773882004-05-01T11:41:00.000-04:002004-05-01T11:45:14.170-04:00I'm Still Here
I thought today would be a good day to update my blog with news.
Work:
Work has been very hectic. Corporate installed a new release for payroll that had MAJOR bugs in the software. Everytime they fixed one bug, it created five more. We had almost two weeks of reporting that needed to be corrected after the programs were fixed. I told everyone, in the office, if their Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1083278104552445352004-04-29T18:35:00.000-04:002004-04-29T18:39:15.153-04:00I'm A 1960s GeekYou're pretty quirky and weird but we know you're smart and love you anyway!find your geek decade at spacefem.com
Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1082586792846213562004-04-21T18:33:00.000-04:002004-04-21T18:37:12.793-04:00Joke ..... or is it?
George W Bush goes to a primary school to talk about the war. After his talk he invites questions. One little boy puts up his hand, and the President asks him his name.
"Billy!"
"And what is your question, Billy?"
"I have three questions," says the boy. "First - why did the USA invade Iraq without the support of the UN?; Second - why are you President when Al Gore got Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1082311764820018232004-04-18T14:09:00.000-04:002004-04-18T14:13:20.873-04:00Calyspo Weather
There's nothing like a warm spring day to get the Calypso blood flowing through New England veins. Right now I have Byron Lee blasting. It keeps me bouncing and dancing around while I do house work. Later I'll listen to some Belafonte and Marley. The music alone is enough to get me longing for a white beach with turquoise water. Bring on the sunshine and margarita's!Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1081682096960773422004-04-11T07:14:00.000-04:002004-04-11T07:18:43.293-04:00HAPPY EASTER
I know it's been awhile since I've written but there really hasn't been much to write. Work has been busy, which is good most of the time. I can do without the last minute "this must be done today" drama and overtime. There seems to be alot of last minute work.
Update on the kitties: My allergies decided the kitties can not stay here. Of course, now I need to make the kitties Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1080473903996882472004-03-28T06:38:00.000-05:002004-03-28T06:41:51.500-05:00Jan & Dean
Jan Berry passed away yesterday at the age of 62.
I had the pleasure of attending a concert, on their first tour, since the 1966 accident. It was a very emotional night when they sang "Dead Man's Curve". The song has long been associated with the duo and the devasting accident that left Jan partially paralyzed and unable to speak. I don't believe there was a dry eye at the Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1080414722946104802004-03-27T14:12:00.000-05:002004-03-27T14:15:29.950-05:00Spring Has Sprung!!
What a fantastic spring day. The doors and windows are opened wide. Clapton's Unplugged blasting from my CD player. I'm blues boppin through the housework and getting the spring cleaning done. Oh Brother Where Are Thou will follow Clapton as house work music. Then, just to confuse the neighbors, vacuum to Vivaldi. If I get everything done today, I'll mellow out tonight Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1080298757345280382004-03-26T05:59:00.000-05:002004-03-26T06:02:42.686-05:00Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1080218489934539312004-03-25T07:41:00.000-05:002004-03-25T07:44:53.483-05:00"Laugh Of The Day"
This morning I sat quietly at home, enjoying my morning coffee and reading e-mails. When I look at the clock, it was 7:00 and I still hadn't showered and gotten dress. And so began the frantic rush to get ready for work. I never cease to amaze myself, in 20 minutes, I showered, dressed, brushed my teeth, made my "travel coffee" and headed out the door.
To my surprise thereBernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1079790423649371492004-03-20T08:47:00.000-05:002004-03-20T08:50:20.606-05:00Have you ever noticed some "bloggers" take the written word too seriously to notice when people are being funny? To those people I say, lighten up and laugh once in awhile. Life is too short to take seriously all the time!Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1079650405596717202004-03-18T17:53:00.000-05:002004-03-18T17:56:40.326-05:00Adoption
As I noted in a previous post, there has been a VERY friendly kitty hanging around. It runs down the road to greet me when I come home. It's outside my door when I leave in the morning. It has even come into the house a few times. I talked with my neighbor yesterday and apparently when I don't see the kitty it's because SHE has brought it inside. During the snowstorm she found the Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1079611607554527672004-03-18T07:06:00.000-05:002004-03-18T07:10:02.326-05:00Strange Happenings
Apparently I have recently been adopted. Stay tuned for further details.Bernadettenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364492.post-1078833296780113142004-03-09T06:54:00.000-05:002004-03-09T06:57:59.013-05:00Video Voyeur - Norwich/Colchester CT Searcher
I have noticed my site has been found several times by a person/people searching for information on a video voyeur in the Norwich CT area. Curiosity has gotten the best of me and I would like to know if you are looking for information regarding Ronald LaMontagne. I wish I had more information than what is posted but I don't. The State Police neverBernadettenoreply@blogger.com0