Monday, December 16, 2013

Recuperating, Temporarily

Five weeks down and one left to go here at Amazon, Fernley NV.  Last week was another 50-hour one but with no scheduled overtime for next week, we are now in the middle of a 3-day weekend.  This break is so needed to get over the aches and pains of working 50 hrs in 5 days.  During the workday, there are 2 20 minute breaks and lunch of 30 min between 6:30 am and 5 pm.  There is no place to sit down in the facility so you’re on your feet the whole time.  Whine – whine!
 
As far as last week’s work went, there is not much to report; being gone from the RV from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM doesn’t leave much time for social activities.  Sunday was different however, with a morning church service, afternoon laundry, and an evening visit to a neighborhood Christmas lights display.  One house in particular had their lights synchronized to carols being played on an FM frequency.  They were also taking donations for charity.
 
For at least the last week or so our temperatures have been below normal with lows near zero and highs in the 20s.  Lots of RV parks and lots of fellow campers have had freezing issues with their water and sewer hoses.  We have had only minor issues, compared to many others.  A number of RVers have had enough of the cold and have left for warmer temperatures, foregoing any bonus for completing the season with Amazon.  We’ve gotten to know many of our co-workers so it’s sad to say goodbye.  We plan to stick it out here until the official end next Saturday.  It is much easier now that the temperatures have moderated.  It is still freezing at night, but a whole lot of melting takes place during the daytime.
 
Bob and I spend most of the day doing errands and Christmas shopping.  We usually wait until weekdays do get out and about and avoid the masses, however, it was really busy shopping today.  Apparently the masses are out during the week now also.  Tomorrow will be a quiet day.  We’re going to the all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant again with Ogie and Bill – yummmmm!  Getting ready for our last 4 day stint! 

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