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Tobin S.

(10,418 posts)
Wed Jul 6, 2016, 09:46 AM Jul 2016

My wife made me promise her I'd take a week off.

I haven't had any proper down time for almost 5 years. I was off work for a few weeks a couple of years ago with a severely sprained ankle, but I don't think that counts.

I'm going to head over to the unemployment bureau, apply for benefits, and throw my hat in the ring again. She said I could do that much, but I have to take it easy for a little while. I think that's a good idea.

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My wife made me promise her I'd take a week off. (Original Post) Tobin S. Jul 2016 OP
That's a promise you should keep. rug Jul 2016 #1
I will, rug. Tobin S. Jul 2016 #2
Enjoy your time off. bigwillq Jul 2016 #3
I think that's a great idea. KMOD Jul 2016 #4
Good idea... Wounded Bear Jul 2016 #5
I think this is a very good idea, my dear Tobin... CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2016 #6
I think she is right. irisblue Jul 2016 #7
That sounds like a good idea actually. Take a break, get a chance qnr Jul 2016 #8
here, crank this up and work out some rage OriginalGeek Jul 2016 #9

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,523 posts)
6. I think this is a very good idea, my dear Tobin...
Wed Jul 6, 2016, 10:44 AM
Jul 2016

One thing Americans don't get enough of and that's a real vacation.

You need to relax and get your bearings.

Enjoy yourself!

irisblue

(32,929 posts)
7. I think she is right.
Wed Jul 6, 2016, 01:33 PM
Jul 2016

Go find a B&B for the next 2-3 days ,& sleep in ,Indiana had really good state parks when I lived there find one with a lake and just be her husband next to her on a beach.

qnr

(16,190 posts)
8. That sounds like a good idea actually. Take a break, get a chance
Wed Jul 6, 2016, 01:36 PM
Jul 2016

to clear your head and rest your body.

OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)
9. here, crank this up and work out some rage
Wed Jul 6, 2016, 02:11 PM
Jul 2016


the louder the better but you may want to be out on the road if you get _too_ loud lol.

People that meet me think I'm mostly happy-go-lucky and I generally am. It's because stuff like this lets me work out my rage. Nobody else even needs to be a part of it (unless you're at a show with a bunch of other folks doing the same thing.)

You've more than earned the time off. Rest up and get a fresh start.
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