You remember that dance that Morecambe and Wise did at the end of their shows? Well...I did one very similar (but not quite as athletic due to my recuperating back) at the end of my shift today. The reason why?... 'cos I don't go back to work until 30th March.....Yippeee 
The name used to distinguish this concession to the over 50's is 'Benidorm leave', I ask you 
how unoriginal is that!! The idea is that in the slack period between January and March (although if you saw the queues at the tills today you would think it was Xmas again), then the employees aged 50 and over may want an extended winter holiday and they assume that most of them would go to Benidorm, I wouldn't mind but some of the employees are that ..ahem..shall we say "lacking" that they actually think everyone who takes 'Benidorm leave' really does go there.
I digress, the end result is that now I won't have to say "Hello" to anyone unless I really want to for ten luverly weeks...hasta la vista el supermercado.
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- 2007-01-13 @ 23:59:07
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isadora101
- 2007-01-14 @ 18:42:48
I sometimes wonder why I keep working there at all, even though it is only two shifts a week. I reckon it's a case of 'not having adapted to the empty nest' syndrome and can't yet figure out what else to do
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- 2007-01-14 @ 18:47:19
My hubby and I are empty-nesters as well, and the way our children behave you would think we never existed...they are wrapped up in their own lives these days...I only wish they have children, just like themselves..
I work full-time, I like the money and it keeps me busy and supposedly out of trouble...dont know how successful it is...have a great evening..-
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isadora101
- 2007-01-14 @ 19:40:52
I guess if I was younger(like you) I would be looking for a change of direction workwise but at 58 with a husband aged 65, I think i've come to the end of the road as far as working is concerned. Not sure what happens next but no doubt destiny will arrange something for me
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- 2007-01-14 @ 20:03:02
I dunno about me looking for a change of direction...I get paid very well for doing very little and the pension is good. Hubby travels a lot, so I need to stay at home with the animals in our zoo.
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isadora101
- 2007-01-14 @ 20:47:57
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- 2007-01-14 @ 21:16:28
and I'm a-gonna settle for that...an easy gig, if I do say so my self!!!!
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GoingSomewhere
- 2007-01-14 @ 09:48:58
I hope you enjoy the break.
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MrFlighty
- 2007-01-14 @ 09:50:44
Lucky you! Have a really good time.
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isadora101
- 2007-01-14 @ 18:48:28
Thanks Mr Flighty. We fly to Egypt on Thursday so I will have to buck up as I have been feeling very tired lately.
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kiki2u
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- 2007-01-14 @ 11:16:50
LOOOOOOL Isa.
Come to Portugal is more beautiful and cheaper than Benidorm
really!Anyway, have a great time
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isadora101
- 2007-01-14 @ 18:46:19
I won't be going to Benidorm Kiki, that's for sure. Egypt first then Valladolid later.
I have only visited Portugal once before but rest assured i'll be visiting there again...one day
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WOOT! I think that is wonderful that you have ten weeks away from work! Have a great evening.