). But at least the sun is shining. I called off sick today (only my 3 time in 16 months. Just some sinus issues but I just got 40 hours of sick leave dumped into my account. Not knowing the policy of leaving unused time (and not wanting to ask right now since we are actively searching for my replacement) I figured I should start to use some.....Today is:
NATIONAL LAME DUCK DAY
On February 6th, National Lame Duck Day recognizes the ratification of the 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution or the Lame Duck Amendment.
The term "lame duck" originated as a description of stockbrokers in 1700s England who could not pay off their debts. The name later carried over to those in business who would continue to do business while being bankrupt.
In politics, a lame duck is a person currently holding a political office who has either:
lost a re-election bid,
chosen not to seek another term,
been prevented from running for re-election due to a term limit,
or holds a position that has been eliminated.
Then I got home and did my taxes and I'm getting a refund of $1.00. I can't wait until it's direct deposited in my checking account so I can go out on the town. ![[smilie=pimp.gif]](./images/smilies/pimp.gif "pimp"){kind=small}
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It is Alan Jackson who sings it with Jimmy, while Jerry Jeff Walker has his own version. I was hoping Toby had done one too, as I think his voice would have fit that tune nicely!