Archives for October 2007

WTF is going on?

Over the past week, working downtown is becoming hazardous. Thursday, there was a gas leak behind the building I work in, and I was never informed. I found out today that there was a fire on the 8th floor of the building I work in on Saturday. And then today, this happens…

Downtown streets, businesses reopen after suspicious package cleared
Mike Nowatzki, The Forum
Published Monday, October 29, 2007

A suspicious-looking package found this  […]

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Not important enough?

Downtown Fargo buildings evacuated after skid-steer loader hits gas line

Several buildings in the area of First Avenue North and Broadway in downtown Fargo were evacuated about 10:15 a.m. today after a skid-steer loader hit a natural gas line in an alley.

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Eileen Ketcham was among the workers in the Black Building at 118 Broadway evacuated by firefighters. She said she didn’t smell gas in her mezzanine-level office, but firefighters told her they detected

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Pics from meeting Paul Menard

As I mentioned in my last post, I had more pics that I took at the Paul Menard appearance. If you’re interested … check ‘em out here: Paul Menard Appearance – 23 October 2007. Here’s a sampling of what you’ll find …

Paul's car inside Paul's car Paul himself

And here’s what Paul signed for me …

hat signed by Paul hero card signed by Paul […]

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Giddy as a school girl

I mentioned the other day that Paul Menard was coming to town today for an appearance at the new Menards over in Moorhead. I left work at 4pm so I could go get in line. I guess I didn’t have to leave so early. I got there about 4:30pm or so and there were only 2 other people in line* … a guy and his kid. But I’m still glad I got there early. I  […]

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It’s like pulling teeth

I FINALLY got my overtime pay today … only a WEEK late. And I had to ask for it 3 times. And they STILL didn’t have the exact amount that I should be getting. :censored: :banghead: I was supposed to get it LAST MONDAY. One week later and they don’t have the amount. WTF?!?!

So Justin just wrote me a check for the amount that Kelly thought it would be. If it’s an overpayment, I’m assuming  […]

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