Unsettling times

Over the past few weeks, Disney has been adjusting staffing levels due to economic conditions. It's been very uncomfortable for me. (OK, that's a big understatement). I've had to reduce my staff - primarily temporary or part time positions, but difficult none the less. Then my boss took early retirement - but don't know who I report to now. I don't know if my job is secure either but should have confirmation on that within the next few weeks. ugh! Orlando is suffering job losses more than more places. I love working at Disney and would hate to leave....so let's keep our fingers crossed!!!!!

On the brighter side...Maris started taking Social Security this month (the upside to turning 66)!

China revisited

Today we had some of our friends from the China trip visit us. Janet and Paul (from NJ) were 1 couple of the 12 people who were on the trip 9/07....hard to believe it's that long ago! Anyway, it was great to have the here -- we reminissed about the trip and how often we think about it. China is more different that anywhere else we have traveled. Nothing like spending the better part of 2 weeks (24/7) with people to really get to know them! It was a beautiful day and we sat out on the FABULOUS new back porch and chatted and laughed for about 3 hours.