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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:
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We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
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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.
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Just wanted to by and say haven't forgotten about getting this thing started but now Sandy is interfering!!!! Been trying to finish up photo pass cd before we potentially are without power for days (last year we lost power for 7 days after Irene!), Internet was so bad last night as we were already getting winds, and I am sure that everyone else was on there as well, really slowing things down - and of course I only have a few more MK pics to edit then it's done!
Any hoot - it will get done when it gets done!
Now to vent for a moment.........I live in CT, which is already starting to get effects from Sandy - expecting major winds and severe flooding - many streets near/around my office have been closed - MANTADORY EVUCATION!!!! Has my office closed yet????? NO!!!!!! I am beyond furious right now! They expect all employees to take a vacation day if they don't go in!!!! They will NOT allow us to take a day without pay - so I am being FORCED to go in OR lose out on vacation time that has ALREADY been approved for upcoming days! The freakin Governor has declared a state of emergency and has asked people to not be out!!!! Uuuggghhhh?!!! I am so MAD!!!!!!
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That is really not right! I can't believe they expect you to use vacation time. Hope you survive the storm with no major damage. I can hear the wind howling outside right now as the storm approaches.
Now to vent for a moment.........I live in CT, which is already starting to get effects from Sandy - expecting major winds and severe flooding - many streets near/around my office have been closed - MANTADORY EVUCATION!!!! Has my office closed yet????? NO!!!!!! I am beyond furious right now! They expect all employees to take a vacation day if they don't go in!!!! They will NOT allow us to take a day without pay - so I am being FORCED to go in OR lose out on vacation time that has ALREADY been approved for upcoming days! The freakin Governor has declared a state of emergency and has asked people to not be out!!!! Uuuggghhhh?!!! I am so MAD!!!!!!
I feel your pain! Same thing here - Federal Government is closed, Metro is closed, Smithsonians all closed, schools all closed. State of emergency issued. DC government closed (I work in DC). My office - open. So I am taking no pay, as I don't think it's safe leaving my kids in a house surrounded by trees that may fall on it! You'd think when the Feds closed, the message to STAY OFF THE ROADS would have been understood!
Be safe, Lisa!
So many people are complaining of the same thing, it's ridiculous that offices are not closing! And then expecting you to use a vacation day for it???? That's just nuts! I am so sorry, please take care and stay safe!
They haven't closed my DH's office either, and that's in Wilton! He has a bunch of vacation days that GE can take! I thought the purpose if a state of emergency was to keep people off the roads and such!
That's crazy that offices have not closed! Please make necessary preparations and be safe! We live in hurricane country on the Texas Gulf Coast, so I know how scary/bad things can get. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!!
That is really not right! I can't believe they expect you to use vacation time. Hope you survive the storm with no major damage. I can hear the wind howling outside right now as the storm approaches.
Thanks Laurie! You be safe too!!! The wind is really starting to kick up now!
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I feel your pain! Same thing here - Federal Government is closed, Metro is closed, Smithsonians all closed, schools all closed. State of emergency issued. DC government closed (I work in DC). My office - open. So I am taking no pay, as I don't think it's safe leaving my kids in a house surrounded by trees that may fall on it! You'd think when the Feds closed, the message to STAY OFF THE ROADS would have been understood!
Be safe, Lisa!
It is crazy! And I feel that I would rather take an unpaid day rather then mess with my Mickey time!!! Be safe too!!!
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So many people are complaining of the same thing, it's ridiculous that offices are not closing! And then expecting you to use a vacation day for it???? That's just nuts! I am so sorry, please take care and stay safe!
I know - it is crazy! We will!
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They haven't closed my DH's office either, and that's in Wilton! He has a bunch of vacation days that GE can take! I thought the purpose if a state of emergency was to keep people off the roads and such!
It is just NUTS!!! Scott is a firefighter in West Hartford (I know a long way from home!!) and they let him come home this am - but is on mandortary call - i am more worried about him getting back in than if he just stayed there! Be safe!
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That's crazy that offices have not closed! Please make necessary preparations and be safe! We live in hurricane country on the Texas Gulf Coast, so I know how scary/bad things can get. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!!
We will! Everything is buttoned up at home - just a matter of getting out of here (at work still!) Thanks!
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And even worse...if you are at work you can't be working on the bday PTR or this TR. Okay, seriously that's not the worst thing (stay safe!!!) but it's close.
That's just not right. If the Governor called it a state of emergency and you work for the state then isn't he your BIG boss, technically? Couldn't you fight that and just say you were following orders? Stay safe!
And even worse...if you are at work you can't be working on the bday PTR or this TR. Okay, seriously that's not the worst thing (stay safe!!!) but it's close.
Can't wait to hear all about the bday trip.
Haha!!! No I couldn't! What a waste of precious time!!!!
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That's just not right. If the Governor called it a state of emergency and you work for the state then isn't he your BIG boss, technically? Couldn't you fight that and just say you were following orders? Stay safe!
I work for the town not the state . I do believe I am going to let our Gov know what his town mgrs did though
I am HOME with a BIG girl glass of red!
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I'm glad you are home safe and sound!! That's crazy that you had to go into work today. Especially after I saw that picture of the water you posted on FB! Stay Safe
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haven't forgotten about getting this thing started but now Sandy is interfering!!!! Been trying to finish up photo pass cd before we potentially are without power for days (last year we lost power for 7 days after Irene!), Internet was so bad last night as we were already getting winds, and I am sure that everyone else was on there as well, really slowing things down - and of course I only have a few more MK pics to edit then it's done! 
I am beyond furious right now! They expect all employees to take a vacation day if they don't go in!!!! They will NOT allow us to take a day without pay - so I am being FORCED to go in OR lose out on vacation time that has ALREADY been approved for upcoming days! The freakin Governor has declared a state of emergency and has asked people to not be out!!!! Uuuggghhhh?!!! I am so MAD!!!!!!
. I do believe I am going to let our Gov know what his town mgrs did though 
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