....as the markets are bouncing around in horror at the election results. The same is true for the overseas markets and currency. It won't be long before Bernanke does another boost with the worthless money to balance the sell-off flood in the US economy.
Meanwhile, in the last 48 hours, numerous major companies have notified their employees of the pending layoffs: Energizer, Westinghouse Beechcraft and Boeing (these 3 have military connections), US Cellular, Pratt and Whitney, Bristol Meyers (medical supplies), Darden Corp. (restaurants including Longhorn and Olive Garden)....and so on. http://www.dailyjobcuts.com
In other news, which some of you will be glad to read, I am going to have lunch today with my lady friends, Lee and Jacquie, at The Club. I was invited there for breakfast as well but wisely opted for only one meal there per day. Marlena called to say the gang wants to start The Breakfast Club again but are waiting for me to make the call. Nice! But just not today!
The other groups are getting together again, too, including the walkers. Lee reports wearing mittens, a scarf, and head wrap for her early morning jaunts. Not sure how many do go out for the organized walk/talk group, but I do hope we get a decent turnout for The Breakfast Club!
So sad that people in the northeast have no power yet and are now dealing with snow on the ground. My friend, Joanne, called me yesterday and reported her spouse, Richard, is in CT working with FEMA. He is trying to help folks and distribute stuff or complete paperwork, fortunately staying in a motel instead of in a shelter. Long days for everyone, he reports. Some areas are getting help while others are still waiting...
The WELS relief trailer was packed up last night with the needed supplies plus the winter coats, jackets, and blankets donated by the members of Victory. That trailer was packed full! (Tell me again how foolish it is send 'stuff' to the storm -ravaged areas...)
Two members of the church are pulling the loaded trailer to NJ to off-load at one of our Synod's churches, or its designated space. Both guys are from up north so know about driving on snowy roads. Not sure about the driving on roads with trees lying over them! Wishing these fellows blessings on their trip and on those taking possession of the goods!
2 comments:
Hi Kim:
My stepson, Brad, who works for a power company out of Madison, has been on the east coast for over two weeks. He's working on Long Island and things are still terrible there. They were surrounded by an angry mob on Wednesday when the power went out again from the snow storm. They were not able to help them as they had to finish getting people back on line from Sandy. They are sleeping in their trucks as the hotels/motels are full and he had his first shower in seven days at a fire station. They need all the help they can get as people still have no heat or anything to eat. Hats off to the power works, FEMA, Red Cross, volunteers, and anyone else who is sending aid to the stricken areas.
Kerry
Hi Kerry:
I am glad the teams are there to help those folks and I wish they could stay in a hotel for a good night's sleep. Of course, the customers also wish for a warm place to sleep and live. A double whammy for those areas!
The supplies going in from the WELS are going pre-designated places and not just dumped off somewhere, and the distribution will be handled from those points. I understand there are generators in that trailer besides the other supplies. Yay for that!
Praying for power and homes for those poor folks!
Kim
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