Welcome to Elaine's Retirement Journal

I retired from John Muir Health as a Project Manager on May 22, 2011 after several attempts at doing so.
This blog is to experience my new Projects as Project Manager, Leisure.
I have several other blogs related to all the Morgan's Over America- see links.
As my Sister and I went together on the same trip to Provence this summer, and as she is a much better writer than I am, I have provided links to her writing where appropriate.



















Tuesday, February 1, 2011

So Much For Morgans Keeping You Together

Yesterday there was a message on the answering machine from Portland Morgan female friend, who NEVER has called me. I called back to ask what was wrong. Well nothing was wrong, but Portland male friend had left her and asked for a divorce. Surprised, yes, but totally understanding. She has endured many years of Portland male, possibly for the sake of the family. I love them both, and wish them well.

New Floor- Day 1

The infamous "dry" floors are being put into place at Mountain House with husband as project manager.
This is a day's work, being  less than 1/2 the living room. There was, of course, the carpet tear out and carpet tack tear out which takes some time as well. I don't think I will see the husband by this Friday' Chinese Dinner.
We almost  postponed my work "go live" for tomorrow night, as there was a family emergency for a key team member. I was forced to "undo" the teams decision to cancel, making said family emergency team member working tomorrow through the night. I was told that the family member insisted on going ahead, but I am not happy. Usually we are a family friendly place at JMH, so as Project Manager, I am saddened that someone must work, when, in reality waiting a week doesn't really matter.
After working out my schedule for the year, I have again postponed my retirement to May 20, 2011. That will make 25 years at JMH, and I do intend on finishing the projects I am working on by then. Resources to assist are scarce to non-available making progress slow. A beautiful new hospital wing is being opened,   www.johnmuirhealth.com/index.php/jmmdhs_walnut_creek_opening.html , which is taking many of my resources to be certain they are equipped with the software needed/configured for this new tower. Long Tower is because the Long's of Long's Drugs gave much money toward it.