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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
So we are retiring this newsletter, as we simply cannot keep up with it. Many thanks to Mouse Fan Travel who supported it all these years, to All Ears and MousePlanet who helped us with news, to our many article contributors, and -- most importantly -- to Sara Varney who edited our newsletter so wonderfully for years and years.
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Wow, a lot has changed since I've been away. First for your work situation. One of my closest friends went through the same thing and going to HR was definitely a good decision on your part. Next, how fun that you've got someone to share your trip with. I think with all the food you'll be surrounded by, it'll help to have someone else - you can sample more that way! And you still have your December solo trip to look forward to!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
DH came home from work last night talking about Halloween at his work - usually each department dresses up as a theme. His department is him and 7 women - see where I'm going with this. Yep he might be Snow White while the women are the dwarves. I think it would be pretty funny and then I'd get a Snow White costume for another time out of it.
Wow, a lot has changed since I've been away. First for your work situation. One of my closest friends went through the same thing and going to HR was definitely a good decision on your part. Next, how fun that you've got someone to share your trip with. I think with all the food you'll be surrounded by, it'll help to have someone else - you can sample more that way! And you still have your December solo trip to look forward to!
Welcome back! I noticed that I'll miss you in Disney by one day. Drat.
DH came home from work last night talking about Halloween at his work - usually each department dresses up as a theme. His department is him and 7 women - see where I'm going with this. Yep he might be Snow White while the women are the dwarves. I think it would be pretty funny and then I'd get a Snow White costume for another time out of it.
Oh, now you better post pictures of that!!!!
I actually made a trip to two costume shops in my area (permanent shops not the "only here for a month" ones) figuring I'd get some quality stuff for my costume but nope. nada.
I found a pirate wig online that I'm thinking of ordering. When I looked at the costume the other day I noticed that both the bandana and pirate hat have hair on them and look like a sufficient amount of hair when worn together. But I plan on only wearing the bandana this time and it looks like my Jack Sparrow would be a good canidate for the hair club. I'm also watching online tutorials on the cannibal look for my makeup. I might even do a trial run before I leave so I have an idea of what to expect. We don't have alot of time between the airport and hotel and then getting ready asap to run over to MK. Not too mention enjoy a few ABs in the meantime.
FYI folks. Going to HR didn't work. I was fired yesterday. So was Jennie #1. Not sure what they are going to do with the last person in our dept. since he is in Louisiana for a death in his family. They actually were removing our computers as we were let go. This will surely put a damper on my vakay.
FYI folks. Going to HR didn't work. I was fired yesterday. So was Jennie #1. Not sure what they are going to do with the last person in our dept. since he is in Louisiana for a death in his family. They actually were removing our computers as we were let go. This will surely put a damper on my vakay.
Oh, Jennie! How awful!! Do you think it's worth talking to an attorney? I'd think you have grounds for wrongful termination?
Oh my GOSH... this is awful. I cannot believe you were let go!!! There's got to be something you can do (aren't there protections under some kind of whistle-blower thing?) It seems to me that this was retribution for speaking your mind - and I believe that is not legal.
I am so angry. You (and the other Jennie) did not deserve this treatment.
OMG!!! I have my mouth hanging wide open right now and just gasped! I can't believe that! I agree with everyone else and would consider talking to a lawyer. I'm so sorry to hear this. for you & Jennie!
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