What's making you happy today? - Page 677

orthodoc · 07-06-2014, 08:47 PM

I saw a bit of the Tour de France today on TV and thought of you, Sundae. York to Sheffield ... did it go near your neck of the woods?

Happy tonight because I finished another revision of the neurotox article I'm supposed to submit by September, and which is irritating me to the point of giving me hives. Sent it off to my superior in WV and will hope for a thumbs-up. I had to rewrite the entire thing to make it less 'scholarly' and more practical. Live and learn ...

And happy because I finished my first week at the new job and have a new week to look forward to. Tons of work and meetings, but this is not a negative. I wish there were more than 24 hours in a day.

limey · 07-07-2014, 11:19 AM

You've not been paying attention, Ortho! Go to the Yorkshire thread immediately to see Sundae's report. Oh, and you're on report, yourself!

Sent by thought transference

Sheldonrs · 07-07-2014, 03:35 PM

What's making me happy today is in a few hours, I'll be at the Cher concert and the opening act is Cyndi Lauper. :-)

elSicomoro · 07-07-2014, 03:36 PM

That doesn't sound like a queen at all. ;-)

Sheldonrs · 07-08-2014, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elSicomoro

That doesn't sound like a queen at all. ;-)

Would it make it sound more queenish if I mentioned there were about 2000 guys on Grindr at the concert? lol

Carruthers · 07-08-2014, 10:37 AM

Finished trimming the hedge, so that's another horticultural chore disposed of.

I used to use a flea powered electric trimmer but managed, on two occasions, to cut the cable.
Thankfully the RCD did its stuff and the dubious thrill of 240 volts up the Carruthers left arm was avoided. Twice.
For this relief, much thanks.

A couple of years ago I decided that enough was enough and bought a petrol trimmer. It was worth every penny. (Thank you Mr Kawasaki

)
The cutting head is almost twice as long as that on the electric jobby, and a damn sight more powerful.
OK, I know there's an element of big boys toys at work here, but so far I have avoided the temptation to set course for British Columbia and fell a stand of Giant Redwoods.

footfootfoot · 07-08-2014, 10:52 AM

Carruthers:
"Leading a horticulture one chore at a time."

Gravdigr · 07-08-2014, 12:29 PM

Please not to be culturing mah hores.

DanaC · 07-08-2014, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

Please not to be culturing mah hores.

*snort*

orthodoc · 07-08-2014, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by limey

You've not been paying attention, Ortho! Go to the Yorkshire thread immediately to see Sundae's report. Oh, and you're on report, yourself!

Sent by thought transference

Aaagh ... you know, I recall reading through the Yorkshire thread. So I'm on report twice. Such beautiful reportage and photos that Sundae provided!

Yep, on report and confined to quarters.

elSicomoro · 07-09-2014, 02:28 PM

Had an interview today...it went well. I don't think I'll get the job...I would be responsible for 1200 people! The most I've ever handled at one time is 40...I could do it though.

I don't know if I'm more confident in my old age or drunk or in my Matrix zone...I had little nervousness through the whole process.

limey · 07-09-2014, 02:57 PM

WTG elSicomoro! Put it down to greater confidence

I hope you get the job, if you want it (obviously they thought you could do it or they wouldn't have interviewed).

elSicomoro · 07-09-2014, 03:07 PM

And that was my thought too...I clearly noted in my resume that I have supervised up to 40. She mentioned that I might be better off a step below the position I applied for...I told her I could do the job in question, but if she thought the step below was better, I was fine with that too.

BigV · 07-09-2014, 03:40 PM

good luck man!

Sheldonrs · 07-09-2014, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elSicomoro

Had an interview today...it went well. I don't think I'll get the job...I would be responsible for 1200 people! The most I've ever handled at one time is 40...I could do it though.

I don't know if I'm more confident in my old age or drunk or in my Matrix zone...I had little nervousness through the whole process.

Good luck! I know if I can handle 1200, anyone can.

07-06-2014, 08:47 PM	#10141
orthodoc Not Suspicious, Merely Canadian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,774	I saw a bit of the Tour de France today on TV and thought of you, Sundae. York to Sheffield ... did it go near your neck of the woods? Happy tonight because I finished another revision of the neurotox article I'm supposed to submit by September, and which is irritating me to the point of giving me hives. Sent it off to my superior in WV and will hope for a thumbs-up. I had to rewrite the entire thing to make it less 'scholarly' and more practical. Live and learn ... And happy because I finished my first week at the new job and have a new week to look forward to. Tons of work and meetings, but this is not a negative. I wish there were more than 24 hours in a day. __________________ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi

07-07-2014, 11:19 AM	#10142
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	You've not been paying attention, Ortho! Go to the Yorkshire thread immediately to see Sundae's report. Oh, and you're on report, yourself! Sent by thought transference __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

07-07-2014, 03:35 PM	#10143
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	What's making me happy today is in a few hours, I'll be at the Cher concert and the opening act is Cyndi Lauper. :-) __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

07-08-2014, 10:37 AM	#10146
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	Finished trimming the hedge, so that's another horticultural chore disposed of. I used to use a flea powered electric trimmer but managed, on two occasions, to cut the cable. Thankfully the RCD did its stuff and the dubious thrill of 240 volts up the Carruthers left arm was avoided. Twice. For this relief, much thanks. A couple of years ago I decided that enough was enough and bought a petrol trimmer. It was worth every penny. (Thank you Mr Kawasaki) The cutting head is almost twice as long as that on the electric jobby, and a damn sight more powerful. OK, I know there's an element of big boys toys at work here, but so far I have avoided the temptation to set course for British Columbia and fell a stand of Giant Redwoods. __________________

07-08-2014, 10:52 AM	#10147
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	Carruthers: "Leading a horticulture one chore at a time." __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

07-07-2014, 03:36 PM	#10144
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	That doesn't sound like a queen at all. ;-)

07-08-2014, 12:29 PM	#10148
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Please not to be culturing mah hores. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

07-09-2014, 02:28 PM	#10151
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Had an interview today...it went well. I don't think I'll get the job...I would be responsible for 1200 people! The most I've ever handled at one time is 40...I could do it though. I don't know if I'm more confident in my old age or drunk or in my Matrix zone...I had little nervousness through the whole process.

07-09-2014, 02:57 PM	#10152
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	WTG elSicomoro! Put it down to greater confidence I hope you get the job, if you want it (obviously they thought you could do it or they wouldn't have interviewed). __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

07-09-2014, 03:07 PM	#10153
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	And that was my thought too...I clearly noted in my resume that I have supervised up to 40. She mentioned that I might be better off a step below the position I applied for...I told her I could do the job in question, but if she thought the step below was better, I was fine with that too.

07-09-2014, 03:40 PM	#10154
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	good luck man! __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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