Another voice from the past! We lurkers always return, don't we?

Hi Mary. Are you near this morning's earthquakes? The epicenter was in Eureka. Welcome back, and hope you're okay.

Karen

Hello Mary, and welcome back aboard. Thanks for the introduction. Have you ever had someone come up to you and say "Do you remember me?" and put you in an embarrassing situation when you don't? How much kinder to walk up and say, I'm such and such, you may not remember me........and let you off the hook. LOL.

We always enjoy people who come out of lurkerdom, because they know the cast without a program. ;-)

You said "I had worked at our local hospital as a nurse ........ was closed on the last day of Sept, .......So I decided to take the generous severance package that was offered ...I thought I would feel like "Who am I"? without my job, but instead I feel so carefree!"

Well good for you, and speaking as a former nurse, I'm sure you EARNED it. There is a lot of stupid political stuff going on in health care anymore. Guess there always has been. LOL. Enjoy your sabbatical.

What earthquake?

I was curious so I looked it up. Not much yet on the web, but the USGS already has it logged. It's a magnitude 4.9.

United States Geological Service.

Hello Mary - nice to meet another Northern Californian. Do you live in the I5 corridor? I am on 101, right north of Wine Country and South of the Redwoods, I tell folks I am neither here nor there LOL
I didn't feel the earthquake...but a 4.9 in the middle of the night would probably not wake me, my companions: 3 cats and one dog, move a lot and I am used to that. Petrolia is not all that far North of my place.

Welcome back.
As to earthquake news,if it's not election news, it's not on TV or anywhere else lately.

Welcome back. We're always looking for some new people to post.

Welcome, Mary. Nice to meet you. I, too, was a daily lurker for years before jumping in. The GP becomes a real addiction, don't you think?

Good to have you join in , Mary. I've just jumped back in recently myself when the regulars mentioned giving up the quotes...one of the major attractions for me here...couldn't let that happen so now I volunteer. I figured even I can be eloquent using someone else's words. But rarely does a day go by when I'm not reminded of a GP thread. This morning I was seeding pomegranates and thought of Sheila's post last year...fun to imagine she might be doing the same thing soon. LOL josh

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Tibs - Yes, I'm always happy to see old posters return. I wonder whatever happened to the lady that was a docent at the Los Angeles Zoo? Does anyone remember her? And the lady with all the special needs cats?

Karen and Michael - Occasionaly we feel earthquakes here that are centered around Eureka, but it would have to be bigger than 4.9. We have our own earthquakes here, but fortunately, not too often or too strong.

Suzy - I could talk all day about stupid hospital politics. Why are the people in charge so "out of it" when it comes to patient care, or the needs of the community? And why the heck are they the ones who earn the big bucks? Of course, that is only my own humble opinion! I do plan to enjoy my time off....I have a whole list of things I want to accomplish before returning to work.

Lilo - Yes, I do live along I5. I love your area...so rural and peaceful. One of my co-workers who also lost his job (he's a radiation therapist) just took a job in Ukiah. But housing is so expensive there he's living out of a travel trailer and commuting home to wife and kids on the weekend. By the way, a woman here in town was also in your war bride documentary. It's a small world!

Anneliese - Isn't that the truth. Thankfully, it will all be over soon.

Andie and mwheel - Thank you! Yes, I've been addicted to GP for years, but don't feel clever enough to join in the conversation. But I'll try!

Josh - Give up the quotes? No! I love the quotes!

Mary, You don't have to be clever. Just jump on a thread where you have something to say. Unlike many other forums, we don't bite around here.

Hi Mary, welcome to the GP.
Just jump right in any time you feel like it.