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03-15-2008, 11:32 PM
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#1 | | BRAVE NEW WORLD
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Anyone have any positive things coming down the pike for ups in 2008? It would be nice to hear something good that happens once in a while besides all the lawsuits and things of this nature. | 
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03-16-2008, 06:01 AM
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#2 | | Moderator
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Yes! I'm vacationing near Las Vegas in June. I'm hoping to run into Moreluck in some casino. I hear she is a most competent gambler!
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03-16-2008, 06:35 AM
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YUP!!! April Vacation coming up!! And if the rumors are true.... a BIG positive for UPS is the firing of that DM in Tampa!! | |
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03-16-2008, 07:19 AM
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 Taking an article 22 job ! | |
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03-16-2008, 07:36 AM
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#5 | | Box Monkey
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Just got back from a Caribbean cruise andacquire a 4th week of vacation this year. Very good :bigthumb:
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03-16-2008, 08:04 AM
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With the contract ratified, UPS can focus on improving those areas of the operation that need attention and, with the ever-increasing prices of gasoline, diesel and jet fuels, push toward the conversion of our fleet to the use of alternative fuels.
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03-16-2008, 09:23 AM
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You know NY, IF they could just bottle all that hot air at work..........
Or capture all the methane off the BS they have for the employees
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03-16-2008, 09:24 AM
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#8 | | Outa browns on 04/30/09
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Closer to retirement, 5 weeks vacation. | |
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03-16-2008, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by stopcomplete  Taking an article 22 job ! | If it's at our center, you won't be sniffing a penny of OT!  | |
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03-16-2008, 03:20 PM
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#10 | | IYQYQR
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Yeah baby,,,,,,,,,2 week vacation in PUERTO VALLARTA MEXICO
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03-16-2008, 03:38 PM
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vacations and just working for a good company where we have the right to complain and say thepositives its a good deal for me. have a good year to all. | |
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03-16-2008, 06:26 PM
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4 of my friends will be retiring fron UPS in 2008 so I will have some any day motorcycling buddies- not just weekends. ........ (my wife will probably hate me) Oh well- not the 1st time  | |
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03-17-2008, 03:14 AM
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#13 | | TSAMR/RM
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Originally Posted by rod 4 of my friends will be retiring fron UPS in 2008 so I will have some any day motorcycling buddies- not just weekends. ........ (my wife will probably hate me) Oh well- not the 1st time | My brothers theory is that wives (in general) are gonna be pissed about something, may as well be about you riding motorcycles everyday with your buddies.
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03-17-2008, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by trplnkl My brothers theory is that wives (in general) are gonna be pissed about something, may as well be about you riding motorcycles everyday with your buddies. | Your brother appears to be a very wise man Although I'm sure I won't be riding every day it does open up more oppertunities- after all there's always fishing and hunting that has to be done | |
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03-17-2008, 07:40 AM
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The year 2008 can be our time to shine.... | |
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03-17-2008, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by rod 4 of my friends will be retiring fron UPS in 2008 so I will have some any day motorcycling buddies- not just weekends. ........ (my wife will probably hate me) Oh well- not the 1st time | Rod,
Just be careful on that thing, would ya? This is thing only thing I would side with your wife in reagrds to doing things with out her, lol!
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03-17-2008, 11:04 PM
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When you get my age your careful with everything | |
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03-18-2008, 05:10 AM
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My goal in 2008 is to live to see a thread that says ...any positives in 2009????
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03-18-2008, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by rod 4 of my friends will be retiring fron UPS in 2008 so I will have some any day motorcycling buddies- not just weekends. ........ (my wife will probably hate me) Oh well- not the 1st time |
i met mine on a motorcycle. she is very understanding if she doesnt tag along. | |
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03-18-2008, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by edd_tv i met mine on a motorcycle. she is very understanding if she doesnt tag along. | I really have a hard time getting a ride in by myself as she loves it as much as I do. Even though she is a great passenger it is still more relaxing going solo. There is nothing worse than trying to counter balance some nob who is afraid to lean into the curves. She is thinking of taking lessons this spring and getting her own bike and I'm all for it. | |
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03-18-2008, 08:38 PM
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#21 | | IYQYQR
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Originally Posted by rod I really have a hard time getting a ride in by myself as she loves it as much as I do. Even though she is a great passenger it is still more relaxing going solo. There is nothing worse than trying to counter balance some nob who is afraid to lean into the curves. She is thinking of taking lessons this spring and getting her own bike and I'm all for it. | Go for it!!!!!!!! I grew up riding a little trail 90. I now own my own and would sooner ride by myself as I would 2-up. I hope she loves it as much as I do. If nothing else, hopefully she will be more comfortable and relaxed riding with you. good luck
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03-18-2008, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by dilligaf Yeah baby,,,,,,,,,2 week vacation in PUERTO VALLARTA MEXICO | Hey dilligaf. I will be in puerto vallarta myself in May. I have been a few times before. If you have never been it is awesome. I have friends that have a large sail boat they stay on for 6 months out of the year. What a life. | |
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03-18-2008, 09:00 PM
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#23 | | IYQYQR
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Originally Posted by theyhateus Hey dilligaf. I will be in puerto vallarta myself in May. I have been a few times before. If you have never been it is awesome. I have friends that have a large sail boat they stay on for 6 months out of the year. What a life. | This will be our first trip but we are going with friends that have a time share and have been going for the 15 or so years. I am really excited about the trip, and one thing this is a have to do is the zip line.
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