What's upsetting you today? - Page 623

orthodoc · 05-29-2013, 02:13 PM

How horrible. Sorry to hear that, Choco.

Much lower on the scale of upsetting things, I somehow gave myself a corneal abrasion yesterday. I wanted a distraction from my post-surgery soreness, but more pain was NOT what I had in mind.

footfootfoot · 05-29-2013, 02:51 PM

That is so bizarre. Sorry to hear that.

Clodfobble · 05-29-2013, 03:05 PM

Holy shit, Choco. I'm sorry for your friend.

But between her and your neighbor with 1000 plagues, have you considered maybe you're bad luck to be around? [/Oh I kid, I kid, I'm going to hell I know]

limey · 05-29-2013, 04:46 PM

Choco, how dreadful!

footfootfoot · 05-29-2013, 04:59 PM

Glad you said it, fobs, so I didn't have to. Scoot over in that handbasket.

Chocolatl · 05-29-2013, 05:00 PM

Thanks, guys. It has me pretty shaken up. I mean, it's that thing that is cited as being so statistically improbable. "You're more likely to get struck by lightning than to.... !"

She wasn't a very close friend, but I can't imagine the grief her family must be feeling to have their loved one stolen from them in such a freak accident, so suddenly and without warning.

Here's the Daily Mail's write up.

Chocolatl · 05-29-2013, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

But between her and your neighbor with 1000 plagues, have you considered maybe you're bad luck to be around? [/Oh I kid, I kid, I'm going to hell I know]

I'm just hoping I'm not next.

Aliantha · 05-29-2013, 09:22 PM

Lots of crappy news here. I hope things start looking up for all concerned.

footfootfoot · 05-29-2013, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chocolatl

Thanks, guys. It has me pretty shaken up. I mean, it's that thing that is cited as being so statistically improbable. "You're more likely to get struck by lightning than to.... !"

She wasn't a very close friend, but I can't imagine the grief her family must be feeling to have their loved one stolen from them in such a freak accident, so suddenly and without warning.

Here's the Daily Mail's write up.

I did some research on that claim because I had always heard the same thing.

Well, it seems you are VERY likely to be struck by lightning if you are outside, in the open during a lightning storm. Not as much if you are indoors.

There are also a bunch of different types of lightning strikes with varying degrees of fatality and causing your bones to EXPLODE.

So, yeah. Lightning, better not to be struck by it.

glatt · 05-30-2013, 08:13 AM

Grand Canyon sees a lot of lightning deaths. Not only are you outside, but everyone is standing at these overlooks that are basically lightning strike zones because they are jutting out into the air. And many of them are leaning up against the metal railings for a better view.

Lamplighter · 06-02-2013, 12:44 PM

Our local newspaper has a weekly question. This week it was:
What are the top reasons for being stopped by Lake Oswego police ?

The LO Police Dept Spokesman gave 7 reasons... none of which included my
Reason #8:..being Hispanic and white driving a pick-up, or driving a pick-up, or being Hispanic.

.

chrisinhouston · 06-02-2013, 01:32 PM

A bit frustrated that my wife came out of a meeting with the head of her small company with a decline for any pay raise now or in the future. Her salary as well as the other senior level employees was essentially capped 5 years ago when the owner decided they were all making enough money and would only offer bonuses based on sales income to the company. With a rising cost of living for everyday things we find ourselves earning less than 5 years ago and the paycheck barely covers things some months. She had argued this as well as his plan to sell the company and share in the profits all seems to have gone by the wayside when he and his wife came into some wealth; selling the company is no longer a priority for him. Bonuses are nice but aren't something you can use to plan for retirement or even paying for a new car! It just seems wrong but as my wife is 60+ her options are limited for changing employers. And it is frustrating that even when she excels on projects and makes the company look good that her bonus is based on how sales are going. Oh well, better than being unemployed.

glatt · 06-02-2013, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisinhouston

Oh well, better than being unemployed.

I hate that this saying is the new reality.

squirell nutkin · 06-02-2013, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

I hate that this saying is the new reality.

Indeed. It's only marginally better than "Brother, can you spare a dime?"

Aliantha · 06-02-2013, 07:32 PM

Dazza earns a pretty good living, but we're flat out covering the bills lately either. It's very hard with all the brats hanging around too. I guess we all just have to soldier on and cut costs where we can and try and think of little things to do to save (or make) a little extra.

It upsets me too. Sorry you just have to suck it up Chris.

05-29-2013, 02:13 PM	#9331
orthodoc Not Suspicious, Merely Canadian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,774	How horrible. Sorry to hear that, Choco. Much lower on the scale of upsetting things, I somehow gave myself a corneal abrasion yesterday. I wanted a distraction from my post-surgery soreness, but more pain was NOT what I had in mind. __________________ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi

05-29-2013, 02:51 PM	#9332
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	That is so bizarre. Sorry to hear that. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

05-29-2013, 03:05 PM	#9333
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Holy shit, Choco. I'm sorry for your friend. But between her and your neighbor with 1000 plagues, have you considered maybe you're bad luck to be around? [/Oh I kid, I kid, I'm going to hell I know] __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

05-29-2013, 04:46 PM	#9334
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Choco, how dreadful! __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

05-29-2013, 04:59 PM	#9335
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Glad you said it, fobs, so I didn't have to. Scoot over in that handbasket. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

05-29-2013, 05:00 PM	#9336
Chocolatl Glutton for Gluttony Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,409	Thanks, guys. It has me pretty shaken up. I mean, it's that thing that is cited as being so statistically improbable. "You're more likely to get struck by lightning than to.... !" She wasn't a very close friend, but I can't imagine the grief her family must be feeling to have their loved one stolen from them in such a freak accident, so suddenly and without warning. Here's the Daily Mail's write up.

05-29-2013, 09:22 PM	#9338
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Lots of crappy news here. I hope things start looking up for all concerned. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

05-30-2013, 08:13 AM	#9340
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Grand Canyon sees a lot of lightning deaths. Not only are you outside, but everyone is standing at these overlooks that are basically lightning strike zones because they are jutting out into the air. And many of them are leaning up against the metal railings for a better view.

06-02-2013, 12:44 PM	#9341
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Our local newspaper has a weekly question. This week it was: What are the top reasons for being stopped by Lake Oswego police ? The LO Police Dept Spokesman gave 7 reasons... none of which included my Reason #8:..being Hispanic and white driving a pick-up, or driving a pick-up, or being Hispanic. .

06-02-2013, 01:32 PM	#9342
chrisinhouston Professor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,857	A bit frustrated that my wife came out of a meeting with the head of her small company with a decline for any pay raise now or in the future. Her salary as well as the other senior level employees was essentially capped 5 years ago when the owner decided they were all making enough money and would only offer bonuses based on sales income to the company. With a rising cost of living for everyday things we find ourselves earning less than 5 years ago and the paycheck barely covers things some months. She had argued this as well as his plan to sell the company and share in the profits all seems to have gone by the wayside when he and his wife came into some wealth; selling the company is no longer a priority for him. Bonuses are nice but aren't something you can use to plan for retirement or even paying for a new car! It just seems wrong but as my wife is 60+ her options are limited for changing employers. And it is frustrating that even when she excels on projects and makes the company look good that her bonus is based on how sales are going. Oh well, better than being unemployed.

06-02-2013, 07:32 PM	#9345
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Dazza earns a pretty good living, but we're flat out covering the bills lately either. It's very hard with all the brats hanging around too. I guess we all just have to soldier on and cut costs where we can and try and think of little things to do to save (or make) a little extra. It upsets me too. Sorry you just have to suck it up Chris. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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