tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post2808747909376048397..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: Kicked to the curb!Travels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-64509398235830671712018-03-29T01:12:07.614-05:002018-03-29T01:12:07.614-05:00Are you presently searching for ways to get level ...Are you presently searching for ways to get level of popularity instantly? 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I know something that you and Emma will be happy with will be along soon and if there is one bit of advice from your RV friends I'd take, it would be to walk out on this place pronto! You will have more time to look around and you will lose that queasy stomach!<br /><br />Take care and best wishes from<br />Jo and Stella in Minniesnowda<br /><br /><br />Jo's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07004590496962477481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-52994515704945354122015-02-06T21:39:28.368-06:002015-02-06T21:39:28.368-06:00I am real sorry to hear this about you not returni...I am real sorry to hear this about you not returning next year. I just hope you will find a place of your liking be it the Texas coast or whatever. I heard of a position in the northern latitudes something to the effect of living out of a igloo but of course I could be wrong….The untraveled roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616934963738030503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-6364235889175777052015-01-26T16:14:21.629-06:002015-01-26T16:14:21.629-06:00Judy- You are the third person that I have heard ...Judy- You are the third person that I have heard that had bad experience with Imperial. I know of two couples who were kicked to curb and asked to leave. Don't let it get you down. I agree with everyone else, pack up your stuff and head somewhere to enjoy. The Friends group at Aransas is looking for someone to work in their bookstore. You can't stay on the Refuge but they are willing to pay for an RV site at a campground a mile from the Refuge. I'd be happy to give you the contact person for you to contact if you're interested.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-2560466905808049012015-01-26T11:40:36.776-06:002015-01-26T11:40:36.776-06:00Unless you have a signed contract, wave goodbye to...Unless you have a signed contract, wave goodbye to this guy with one finger! Spend the next couple months doing just what you want. Keeping people against their will is called kidnapping.<br /><br />You have been a real inspiration for me. I went to the Atlanta RV show yesterday. I wanted to see how the interiors of these big RVs are with the slides thing. I found a couple I felt like I could make my home. <br /><br />You know SO much! I am totally blown away by your birding skills! You add to the body of knowledge about every place you go by doing the bird inventories. OMG at your photography! I look foreward to it all the time.<br /><br />Unless you just are not feeling any fun at it anymore, then plow on. I can't be as good as you, but I can staff a VC to free up a paid staff member. I can be taught how to mow or do duck counting with hunters.<br /><br />I really wanted to stay with my family and enjoy my grandchildren, pick them up from school, have time to make Grammy memories. They don't need me. They are suggesting that I move to The Villages in FLA. Or perhaps one of the residential places that warehouse old folk in nice surroundings. Poop on that!<br /><br />You consistently fill a need. You do something that really makes the world a better place. I have no idea how you found it in your self to spend a summer painting that damn fence, but you were doing something useful and I get a strong feeling that all your other assignments the folk have been grateful. Do not allow one person to destroy your perception of who you are to all these places.<br /><br />I know I can never be you, but I am looking tentatively at doing what I can. My personal philosophy is that I am Indiana Jones and my life will be as much of an adventure as I make it. <br /><br />I have had to figure out how to change myself throughout my working career. I have been slow on the uptake, but now that I have "the picture" I see that I have an opportunity to do something fun and travel, and leave a little good behind me where I go. You are who I want to be as I shuffle down the road of life. I may not be fast, but I am still able to be useful and needed. <br /><br />You just need a few days to find your stuffins and get it all put back in place. Honest, go to Ranger Dirt and just say you feel awkward hanging around two more months where you now know you don't fulfill their requirements. May I be released early from this assignment so I won't slow your operation here any more than I already have? Spend those two months doing something delightful and fun. Or call a place where you know you are appreciated and like the folks and be where people do appreciate you. As for me, well it appears to me that at 63 I need to remake myself again. But this time, I will be pointing myself toward a place where I can be useful.<br /><br />Have some TUMS and a glass of wine and build your plan! I know it will be terrific!<br /><br />I think you need to spoil yourself with a spa day. Let all that negative energy go!<br /><br />You are a remarkable person. Don't let this one guy destroy your vision of you.<br />Joannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380535457821185367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-78254019836653604362015-01-26T10:03:12.401-06:002015-01-26T10:03:12.401-06:00Sorry, I'm late reading this blog. Been a rou...Sorry, I'm late reading this blog. Been a rough few days for me with Yuma running off and all. I just can't believe those Imperial management folks. The best thing is to not let it bother you. Learn what you can from the experience and move on.<br /><br />I was just there last week. Left my MH there while I was away attending my father's funeral. I really like the town of Yuma and of course, their Humane Society.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-24417695802137523452015-01-25T16:49:11.968-06:002015-01-25T16:49:11.968-06:00Well, there you have it. He's an idiot times t...Well, there you have it. He's an idiot times ten and doesn't deserve you. In fact, I hope you feel you are able to walk in tomorrow, lay down your uniform or badge or guide stick (?) and just leave. Let him find out how hard it is to "self-start," whatever that means. Emjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082133928312864426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-21316560340949071402015-01-25T13:01:04.376-06:002015-01-25T13:01:04.376-06:00Last year we volunteered at a county park system i...Last year we volunteered at a county park system in Arizona. It was a beautiful park but the manager was an idiot. He was so lazy that he turned over the management to some of the volunteer staff who had been coming back year after year! We were very unhappy there but we stayed and completed the 5 month commitment that we had given him. I wanted to leave after 3 months. Later on we happened to run into Linda and Ron (Nana25) and I mentioned the experience. She was adamant that we should have left reminding us that we are volunteers and do not have to stay when things are going wrong, for any reason. So as I'm sure Linda would say, pack up and leave! It will not be fun staying now that you know how this misogynistic a**h**l feels. His loss and your gain! Spend the rest of Sunday packing up, go into his office on Monday and tell this idiot that you are leaving. Best Regards and respect, KarenRichardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03706520756162666852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-30635760012309562102015-01-25T09:58:19.162-06:002015-01-25T09:58:19.162-06:00Just reading over your latest posts after the fun ...Just reading over your latest posts after the fun pictures of the Blogger Fest, and I came across this sentence, "Most all of the other volunteers have been in to talk to the manager, but I still need a few days to think about things."<br /><br />Maybe by not jockeying for position through his door with the other volunteers, you hurt his wittle ego. ;-) TakeToTheHighwaydotcomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872573574006897572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-15524002597628001012015-01-25T08:38:18.319-06:002015-01-25T08:38:18.319-06:00I'm just catching up after being on the road a...I'm just catching up after being on the road a few days. After reading your post and then all the comments, there isn't much more I could add... they've pretty much said what I think.... it does kinda sound like there's more that he's not saying.... but you may never know. I totally agree with whoever said when one door closes another opens.... I sure hope this bad experience doesn't change your whole attitude about volunteering... this just leaves you open for other places where you'll be appreciated. The Odd Essayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168404014947652773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-38004573452999682842015-01-24T20:32:08.205-06:002015-01-24T20:32:08.205-06:00I think in reading all the comments you know we al...I think in reading all the comments you know we all know how valuable you are. This guy doesn't know what an advocate you have been for all the refuges you have volunteered at. Many of wouldn't know about these places if it weren't for you. It's always hard when someone devalues you but all of us out here in blogland know your value so I agree wipe the dust off and move to where you are appreciated. You deserve better.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263191567454481794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-69179154830174678602015-01-24T15:47:44.246-06:002015-01-24T15:47:44.246-06:00I can't wait until the day I cut it all off......I can't wait until the day I cut it all off...but every time I go short it just looks like a crazy mess. I figure when the gray is almost complete I'll be able to pull it off as the grays seem to be a lot straighter than my dark hair. I'll probably get called sir too, for I do not have much in the way of bazooms. Bad luck for them they don't get to keep you there next year, most likely good luck for you as that means you can do something else, somewhere else.Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/05979446142128610261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-47244980546959165142015-01-24T08:32:06.351-06:002015-01-24T08:32:06.351-06:00Unless you feel leaving now would put you in a bad...Unless you feel leaving now would put you in a bad light and affect future employment, leave now. Can't fix stupid. With my short hair I get called sir often too. Kinda bugs me but, what the heck.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-17655690447726983592015-01-23T22:18:49.844-06:002015-01-23T22:18:49.844-06:00Judy,
What a shock! To most of us here in blog la...Judy, <br />What a shock! To most of us here in blog land, you are "the bird lady." We know you love your volunteer work and you are an expert. You are well within your rights to be shocked and feel "kicked in the gut." <br /><br />You will just have to be like the ducks and let his useless comments flow off your back like water rolls off a duck. I'd be migrating out of there right about now. Crane your neck while whooping it up on the way out of the refuge, and start humming like a bird as you roll off into the sunset. Don't go bats, however!<br /><br />TravelBug-SusanTravelBug-Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974719934652737928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-58509949055786371162015-01-23T20:16:28.450-06:002015-01-23T20:16:28.450-06:00Bazooms, hahahaha... sorry about the nasty super,...Bazooms, hahahaha... sorry about the nasty super, he just does not know the jewel that he has!! And am sure there is a little of the discrimination going on there too!!! We LOVE you and know the wonderful job you do in all the volunteering you do.. take care. Just what would you do if you did something else? or retired? or lived a life of leisure?Luci & Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532319517164921110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-75557290574032232542015-01-23T14:01:27.942-06:002015-01-23T14:01:27.942-06:00Judy,
With as many refuges as you have worked at...Judy, <br /><br />With as many refuges as you have worked at I guess I'm a bit surprised that his decision shocked you. I have much less experience of government volunteering but one thing I learned by having sort of back-of-the-store access at the Forest Service is that there are wheels within wheels within wheels when it comes to government; and a huge number of decisions are made for policy decisions that have nothing to do with accomplishing their mandates. <br /><br />When I left the Forest Service I carefully ran through what needed doing with the one person designated to replace me, then I did the same with him and his boss. I was interested to note that the boss had no intention of seeing that the tasks got done. He was relying upon their inability to accomplish those duties in order to find additional funding to increase their staffing (and not particularly to do that job) <br /><br />I'm sure the refuge manager sees the job in front of him, but depending on how long he's been on the refuge he may be looking for advancement at another refuges and needing to show 'improvements' -- and we all know that improvements are not always improvements; sometimes they are nothing more than budgetary column changes that look good to management. <br /><br />Take heart! You know the job you've done; and all you can do is the best you can do -- which I have no doubt you did. The fact that they may have other plans, or may choose to achieve different goals next year is no reflection on you.<br /><br />Hang in there.<br /><br />P <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-87806736360951869572015-01-23T12:59:16.257-06:002015-01-23T12:59:16.257-06:00Volunteering is hard work and just like paid work ...Volunteering is hard work and just like paid work a bad boss will eventually show up on your doorstep. Like others have posted, know that the problem is not you, and keep up the good work. Hopefully you can move on to the next adventure very soon because staying around will get very uncomfortable and annoying. It would be a shame to see you get arrested for causing this man to have a very squeaky voice!! ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05907538228248965649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-41489728293852359212015-01-23T12:10:07.023-06:002015-01-23T12:10:07.023-06:00I tried to leave a comment yesterday but the inter...I tried to leave a comment yesterday but the internet signal was a mess, so here we are today wanting to send you a comment of sympathy. I agree that the manager is not doing good management! He must not have what it takes to see what is right in front of him!Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418668511495166842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-56283546871835416362015-01-23T12:05:22.311-06:002015-01-23T12:05:22.311-06:00Wow, unbelievable. Talk about a complete lack of m...Wow, unbelievable. Talk about a complete lack of management skills. You bring so much to any volunteer position. I would definitely let all your volunteer friends know about this treatment. He doesn't deserve to have any volunteer help.TravelingLongdogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562207397650862936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-68647841573942252812015-01-23T11:07:20.222-06:002015-01-23T11:07:20.222-06:00By the way if you haven't seen this site, it&#...By the way if you haven't seen this site, it's a great way to get the word out on your workamping experiences:<br />http://www.workampingreviews.com<br />NinaWheelingithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13050609309316643161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-47147797510350823742015-01-23T10:38:49.932-06:002015-01-23T10:38:49.932-06:00Wow! That's a shocker. I have to believe there...Wow! That's a shocker. I have to believe there's other stuff going on too, but if it were me I don't think I could stay another 2 months. Not after something like that. So sorry you got hit like this.<br />NinaWheelingithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13050609309316643161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-69396768106907914672015-01-23T09:37:40.673-06:002015-01-23T09:37:40.673-06:00UNfriggingbelievable.UNfriggingbelievable.JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016073653349776611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-62178384514708033602015-01-22T22:50:07.078-06:002015-01-22T22:50:07.078-06:00Funny that the other places don't share this g...Funny that the other places don't share this guy's opinion, a lot more on the opposite side of this jerk.<br />Bob and Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128674200250063454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-54360653642101065812015-01-22T22:27:43.508-06:002015-01-22T22:27:43.508-06:00Knowing me I would probably have walked out of tha...Knowing me I would probably have walked out of that office, packed up & headed on down the road. I do respect your respect for your fellow workers. It's a tough call & one you will no doubt learn something from & become even stronger in your future endeavors.Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.com