The Anything Thread

[DunEdinRanger]

I declare victory by jumping to the last page. :lol:

[RichGem]

I declare victory by jumping to the last page. :lol:


http://www.moronail.net/images/stories/dg_pictures/0812/822.jpg

[Swampfox]

Orange Blossom Pilsner...not bad at all. Orange Blossom Pilsner Squared....:w00t: what a buzz!

[Intrigued]

Orange Blossom Pilsner...not bad at all. Orange Blossom Pilsner Squared....:w00t: what a buzz!

:blink: For Breakfast! :blink:

[Intrigued]

I declare victory by jumping to the last page. :lol:


http://www.moronail.net/images/stories/dg_pictures/0812/822.jpg

+1

:lol::lol::lol:

[Swampfox]

:blink: For Breakfast! :blink:

No! Last night! I can't be buzzed in church, lol.

[Intrigued]

No! Last night! I can't be buzzed in church, lol.

Well you could, but that would be rather bad form.

:lol::lol::lol:

[Swampfox]

Well you could, but that would be rather bad form.

:lol::lol::lol:

I'm in bad form most of time anyhow, :lol:. Just read my posts.

[Gruder]

Did someone call for a TAT League? :biggrin1:

I shall endeavor to service you. If I can spare a few moments tomorrow, I'll set one up. How many players? Do we want live draft? (yes, please). If so, any particular times of day better for you?

I've been so caught up in various projects and family business I hadn't even stopped to think about football coming up on the horizon. Obviously, we still have plenty of time. I like to draft around late August so that the NFL is as up to date as possible. Nothing like taking a fellar with your first pick and he gets injured for the season in preseason. It's happened to me before and it S-U-C-K-S!

I'll check on you all tomorrow...
Until then,
TATers RULE!

P.S. I think the Assyrians sounds like a nasty name for a team. :wink2:

Thanks Doug! I'm in!


What the heck, I can't do any worse, right? :thumbup:

Count me in.

Blake's in!


Nope, there is still room! Join in!...

No, when they posted one was left and I said I was in, I meant already in! There is still one more Chad....

Ah, gotcha. I think I'll leave that one for someone else (but can join if y'all find yourselves in a bind and needing an extra come draft time). I'll focus my efforts on a repeat performance in the TAT league (likelihood: 0.0000000314%). :biggrin1:


well, I reckon I can give it a try, ya'll'll have to walk me through the process, though

Jim's in! (And ask whatever you need -- I got your back. I found the site really easy to use last year as a newbie. You're far more computed savvy than I, so no sweat!)


Nice new custom title, Jim. :lol::lol::lol:

Richard's in!


I declare victory by jumping to the last page. :lol:

Lou's in!


Orange Blossom Pilsner...not bad at all. Orange Blossom Pilsner Squared....:w00t: what a buzz!

Ray's in! (And that sounds like a fantastic summer beer -- who makes it?)


:blink: For Breakfast! :blink:

Intrigued's in!

(Alright, those last four may or may not have been signifying their in-ness, but a guy can hope...:tongue_sm)

Who else is in? Whoohoo! TAT league!

[soapbox]

:lol::lol::lol:



This reminds me. Gather around, it is story time. Not a good one, but, oh well.
...

So, not only did this officer get shot down in a blaze, he has brought down heat on his entire facility. :lol: I love it! I am going to volunteer to put together the training for this. :thumbup:

Awesome. Very nicely done, Blake.


FTR, I don't worry too much about proper grammar here like I should.

It's true.


Oh sure! Start backpedaling now why don't ya? :tongue:

FTFY. You're not back-"selling" (peddling), you are "putting on the brakes" on some assertion or promise by back-pedaling, as though on a bicycle (either with a "coaster" brake, or, if it has a fixed gear, exerting force against the pedals to slow the bicycle and ruin your knees).

I won't even bother with the "smartass" smilie. I know this correction puts me in a different nitpick league, and probably earns me a "grammar national socialist party" tag. In my defense, please note I let virtually all grammar, spelling, and usage mistakes pass without comment.


FTFBOY! :biggrin:

It's like wikipedia around here -- making changes for the benefits of others. How nice! :laugh:


Miss Syntax

That tramp :letterk2:

:lol: :lol:


You! You can pick all the Bama alums :smile:

Humph. Harumph I say!


Well you could, but that would be rather bad form.

:lol::lol::lol:

:thumbup:

[RichGem]

FTFY. You're not back-"selling" (peddling), you are "putting on the brakes" on some assertion or promise by back-pedaling, as though on a bicycle (either with a "coaster" brake, or, if it has a fixed gear, exerting force against the pedals to slow the bicycle and ruin your knees).

I won't even bother with the "smartass" smilie. I know this correction puts me in a different nitpick league, and probably earns me a "grammar national socialist party" tag. In my defense, please note I let virtually all grammar, spelling, and usage mistakes pass without comment.



:blush: But, until now, I didn't know there was a distinction to be made... well, sure I know the two words, just used it wrongly in the "back" context... well, that and I'm a poor speller to begin with.... :blush: So, thanks, in fact.

[Gruder]

Humph. Harumph I say!

Jesse's in! (Jim, sorry, you can only have half the Bamaians now. Well, half plus one -- you were in first :biggrin:)

[OldSaw]

meHate'sbadGRAMMAR .

Eye no watt ewe mean. And spelling two.

[OldSaw]

Miss Syntax

That tramp :letterk2:

That's what I was thinking, or is she just a cheap bimbo?

[OldSaw]

No! Last night! I can't be buzzed in church, lol.


Well you could, but that would be rather bad form.

:lol::lol::lol:

Especially if you're the pastor.

[OldSaw]

FTFY. You're not back-"selling" (peddling), you are "putting on the brakes" on some assertion or promise by back-pedaling, as though on a bicycle (either with a "coaster" brake, or, if it has a fixed gear, exerting force against the pedals to slow the bicycle and ruin your knees).

I won't even bother with the "smartass" smilie. I know this correction puts me in a different nitpick league, and probably earns me a "grammar national socialist party" tag. In my defense, please note I let virtually all grammar, spelling, and usage mistakes pass without comment.

You should try reading a truck driver's forum. It's like reading a bunch of posts from a group of dyslexic third graders.

[Gruder]

You should try reading a truck driver's forum. It's like reading a bunch of posts from a group of dyslexic third graders.

Dennis is in! :tongue_sm

[RichGem]

Dennis is in! :tongue_sm

Along with his team of dyslexic Third Graders, who would be united in their efforts if they weren't busy being untied.

[Gruder]

Dennis is in! :tongue_sm


Along with his team of dyslexic Third Graders, who would be united in their efforts if they weren't busy being untied.

Correction: Dennis is in with a fantastic team name! :w00t:

[soapbox]

Correction: Dennis is in with a fantastic team name! :w00t:

Merciful heavens, that is a fantastic team name. :thumbup: :thumbup:

[RichGem]

Merciful heavens, that is a fantastic team name. :thumbup: :thumbup:


where?

[soapbuddy]

Merciful heavens is the name?

[Gruder]

Ah...my trap worked :biggrin:

Irena's in!

[skklog]

http://www.norcalblogs.com/post_scripts/boat.jpg

[Gruder]

Skklog's in with the V-8 team!

[moonshine44]

Hi, Dave. Don't count me in... :biggrin:

This past week at work has been insane. Finally got some breathing room and some 'net time...

So now, at least temporarily, I am caught up...

[Gruder]

Hi, Dave. Don't count me in... :biggrin:

Chuck is in! :thumbup:

[DunEdinRanger]

What's this about fantasy football league?

[Gruder]

What's this about fantasy football league?

Doug will have info tomorrow -- don't worry, I've already saved you a spot, Lou. :biggrin:

[sol92258]

Correction: Dennis is in with a fantastic team name! :w00t:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[DunEdinRanger]

Doug will have info tomorrow -- don't worry, I've already saved you a spot, Lou. :biggrin:

One day, I hope to have "Springfield Legitimate Businessmen" as the team name!

[Swampfox]

Ray's in! (And that sounds like a fantastic summer beer -- who makes it?)

http://www.uniquebeers.com/obp/ Made by a company in SC for a FL company. :lol: Anyhow, I like the regular OBP better than any beer I have had yet...nice, smooth, with a little bit of sweetness. OBP2 has 11% alcohol, and give quite a buzz.


Especially if you're the pastor.

:lol::lol::lol:


You should try reading a truck driver's forum. It's like reading a bunch of posts from a group of dyslexic third graders.

Or read their write ups dropped off at the shop. :blink:


Along with his team of dyslexic Third Graders, who would be united in their efforts if they weren't busy being untied.

Sounds like a regular football team.


So now, at least temporarily, I am caught up...

No, you're not.

[RichGem]

So... what's NEW? Anything?

[Swampfox]

So... what's NEW? Anything?

Magner's Irish cider is good.

[soapbuddy]

Thinly sliced corned beef piled high on real rye bread and spicy mustard is awesome!

[RichGem]

Magner's Irish cider is good.


Irish Cider? Isn't that whiskey? :001_rolle

[Intrigued]

Magner's Irish cider is good.

Ever try "Wild Blue", blueberry lager? :thumbup:

[OldSaw]

Hi, Dave. Don't count me in... :biggrin:

This past week at work has been insane. Finally got some breathing room and some 'net time...

So now, at least temporarily, I am caught up...

AHAA!!! The disclaimer reveals the truth.

[OldSaw]

So... what's NEW? Anything?

"There is nothing new under the sun..."

[Intrigued]

Orange Blossom Pilsner...not bad at all. Orange Blossom Pilsner Squared....:w00t: what a buzz!


Magner's Irish cider is good.


Hi, Dave. Don't count me in... :biggrin:

This past week at work has been insane. Finally got some breathing room and some 'net time...

So now, at least temporarily, I am caught up...


AHAA!!! The disclaimer reveals the truth.

Dennis it sounds like you need some of what Ray's having. :a8:

[RichGem]

"There is nothing new under the sun..."

And all things are vanity ... and a chasing after the wind.

[RichGem]

So, anyone have an opinion on (vintage) Avon Wild Country? Do I want some?

[OldSaw]

Dennis it sounds like you need some of what Ray's having. :a8:

Gave it up years ago. I'll have an Arnold Palmer instead.

[RichGem]

Gave it up years ago. I'll have an Arnold Palmer instead.

How do you drink a golfer? :confused:

:wink:

[Duckster]

Gave it up years ago. I'll have an Arnold Palmer instead.

I had to look that up. I've heard of the golfer, of course, but not the beverage named after him.

1/2 iced tea
1/2 lemonade

now I have to try one some time... thanks Dennis :thumbup1:

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[RichGem]

I had to look that up. I've heard of the golfer, of course, but not the beverage named after him.

1/2 iced tea
1/2 lemonade

now I have to try one some time... thanks Dennis :thumbup1:

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Sounds refreshing.

[RichGem]

Hi John...


http://www.wobshite.co.uk/b3ta/silly_duck.jpg

[OldSaw]

I had to look that up. I've heard of the golfer, of course, but not the beverage named after him.

1/2 iced tea
1/2 lemonade

now I have to try one some time... thanks Dennis :thumbup1:

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It has become so popular that now it is even prepackaged in gallon jugs and powdered drink mixes, complete with the golfer's picture on the label.

[Duckster]

Hi John...


http://www.wobshite.co.uk/b3ta/silly_duck.jpg

:blink:


Since we're on golf...


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[RichGem]

:blink:


Since we're on golf...


116206

Um... at least he's well-dressed? :blush:

[blackfoot]

....


:lol::lol::lol:


true story: the main mall in Mobile is Bel Air Mall - when we went last week, I'd did all sorts of things, from touching my fingers on glass, to stepping in dirt paths outside, to leave "fresh prints" at Bel Air

:lol::001_rolle


Well you could, but that would be rather bad form.

:lol::lol::lol:

Like that stops any of us.


Eye no watt ewe mean. And spelling two.

:lol::lol::lol:


Sounds refreshing.

It is.

[Swampfox]

Thinly sliced corned beef piled high on real rye bread and spicy mustard is awesome!

That does sound good.


Irish Cider? Isn't that whiskey? :001_rolle

:lol::lol::lol: Nah, not strong enough to be whiskey.


Ever try "Wild Blue", blueberry lager? :thumbup:

I tried one blueberry beer, and didn't like it. Too much beer flavor, not enough blueberry.


Dennis it sounds like you need some of what Ray's having. :a8:

Chuck needs what I'm having, and you've already had too much.


So, anyone have an opinion on (vintage) Avon Wild Country? Do I want some?

Kind of reminds you of a more woodsy Clubman. Not quite, but close. If you can find some in an antique store, pop it open and give it a whiff. I have some of the vintage cologne and AS. If you really want some let me know.


Gave it up years ago. I'll have an Arnold Palmer instead.

how much vodka is in that?


How do you drink a golfer? :confused:

:wink:

:lol::lol::lol:


I had to look that up. I've heard of the golfer, of course, but not the beverage named after him.

1/2 iced tea
1/2 lemonade

now I have to try one some time... thanks Dennis :thumbup1:

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You forgot the vodka.....

[SRock]

I declare victory by jumping to the last page. :lol:

:lol:


No! Last night! I can't be buzzed in church, lol.

Well you could...


Well you could, but that would be rather bad form.

:lol::lol::lol:

What she said.


Thanks Doug! I'm in!



Blake's in!



Ah, gotcha. I think I'll leave that one for someone else (but can join if y'all find yourselves in a bind and needing an extra come draft time). I'll focus my efforts on a repeat performance in the TAT league (likelihood: 0.0000000314%). :biggrin1:



Jim's in! (And ask whatever you need -- I got your back. I found the site really easy to use last year as a newbie. You're far more computed savvy than I, so no sweat!)



Richard's in!



Lou's in!



Ray's in! (And that sounds like a fantastic summer beer -- who makes it?)



Intrigued's in!

(Alright, those last four may or may not have been signifying their in-ness, but a guy can hope...:tongue_sm)

Who else is in? Whoohoo! TAT league!

:lol::lol:


You should try reading a truck driver's forum. It's like reading a bunch of posts from a group of dyslexic third graders.

Wow, they really do have forums for everything don't they! :lol:


Hi, Dave. Don't count me in... :biggrin:

This past week at work has been insane. Finally got some breathing room and some 'net time...

So now, at least temporarily, I am caught up...

:lol::lol::lol:

[RichGem]

Kind of reminds you of a more woodsy Clubman. Not quite, but close. If you can find some in an antique store, pop it open and give it a whiff. I have some of the vintage cologne and AS. If you really want some let me know.




Hmmm, this may not be a good thing as I don't particularly like the scent of Clubman. I appreciate the offer tho. Thanks.

[RichGem]

:lol:





Wow, they really do have forums for everything don't they! :lol:



You should see the one for...... oh, never mind. :blush:


:tongue:

[SRock]

You should see the one for...... oh, never mind. :blush:


:tongue:

:lol::lol::lol:

[sol92258]

That's What she said.

ftfy :001_cool:

[SRock]

ftfy :001_cool:

:lol::lol:

[sol92258]

http://www.whiteninjacomics.com/images/comics/rightfoot.gif

[RichGem]

http://www.whiteninjacomics.com/images/comics/rightfoot.gif

:w00t:

[sol92258]

Also, GMS #21 and #23 pucks are going out to the B&B test committee today or tomorrow. I shaved with #23 this morning and was seriously impressed. I'm expecting good reports from the committee. Bonus: a nice menthol tingle! :thumbup1:

Been shaving with #23 this week....WOO-HOO!!!! #21 was great, didn't expect #23 to be that much better, but it is...of course, it could be the menthol talkin'....

[DunEdinRanger]

And all things are vanity ... and a chasing after the wind.

Ecclesiastes - one of my favorites, along with Sirach. :thumbup:

[Swampfox]

Hmmm, this may not be a good thing as I don't particularly like the scent of Clubman. I appreciate the offer tho. Thanks.

Always glad to at least attempt enabling.


Been shaving with #23 this week....WOO-HOO!!!! #21 was great, didn't expect #23 to be that much better, but it is...of course, it could be the menthol talkin'....

See, I like #21 better, not too fond of #23. But, I'm weird.

[skklog]

see, i like #21 better, not too fond of #23. But, i'm weird.

+1

[skklog]

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/218923/81052067.jpg

[DunEdinRanger]

Always glad to at least attempt enabling.



See, I like #21 better, not too fond of #23. But, I'm weird.

Certainly no one here will argue that last point.

[sol92258]

as cool as that is, I wouldn't want it in my house...not for any kind of freak-out factor, but because I'd hate for someone to slam open a door with me standing unawares on the other side....



http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/218923/81052067.jpg


as Pig in Pearls Before Swine would say...

"OW! The Oompa Loompas!"

[RichGem]

as cool as that is, I wouldn't want it in my house...not for any kind of freak-out factor, but because I'd hate for someone to slam open a door with me standing unawares on the other side....





as Pig in Pearls Before Swine would say...

"OW! The Oompa Loompas!"

rotfl

[Swampfox]

+1

Which part?


http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/218923/81052067.jpg

Well, I'm not the only one.....


Certainly no one here will argue that last point.

:lol::huh::blink::glare:

[Swampfox]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/15d5fd54-3a0a-4598-8877-90314f3b5306.jpg

[skklog]

Which part?

:whistling:

[moonshine44]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/15d5fd54-3a0a-4598-8877-90314f3b5306.jpg

That's just plain cool!

[sol92258]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/15d5fd54-3a0a-4598-8877-90314f3b5306.jpg


http://songsungkyun.cafe24.com/images/ED209.jpg



oh wait...this isn't picture tag...

[Swampfox]

:whistling:

:001_rolle


That's just plain cool!

I think my cat wants one of those......:lol:


http://songsungkyun.cafe24.com/images/ED209.jpg



oh wait...this isn't picture tag...

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

I think I'll go see Indiana Jones this week.

[OldSaw]

Sitting in Gary, IN again. I was going to get a "new" truck, at least new to me anyway. However, the truck in question reeks like something died in it. It has all the features I was requesting, an APU (auxiliary power unit), refrigerator, air ride passenger seat for the missus. But the last driver must have really hated the company because he trashed the inside with something that looks like the slime from a can of Spam.

I'm waiting to see how well it cleans up when the detailer arrives in the morning. Not sure what kind of bugs are in there either. The whole thing kind of reminds me of Pacific Heights (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100318/).

[SRock]

Been shaving with #23 this week....WOO-HOO!!!! #21 was great, didn't expect #23 to be that much better, but it is...of course, it could be the menthol talkin'....

#23 :thumbup1:


Sitting in Gary, IN again. I was going to get a "new" truck, at least new to me anyway. However, the truck in question reeks like something died in it. It has all the features I was requesting, an APU (auxiliary power unit), refrigerator, air ride passenger seat for the missus. But the last driver must have really hated the company because he trashed the inside with something that looks like the slime from a can of Spam.

I'm waiting to see how well it cleans up when the detailer arrives in the morning. Not sure what kind of bugs are in there either. The whole thing kind of reminds me of Pacific Heights (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100318/).

Back home again in Indiana! :lol::lol:

[Swampfox]

They have gone too far, now! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1403865/) :angry::mad3: The only dam movie that the Duke won an Oscar for and these @#$! are remaking it!!!! :mad3::mad3::mad3::mad3:



Sitting in Gary, IN again. I was going to get a "new" truck, at least new to me anyway. However, the truck in question reeks like something died in it. It has all the features I was requesting, an APU (auxiliary power unit), refrigerator, air ride passenger seat for the missus. But the last driver must have really hated the company because he trashed the inside with something that looks like the slime from a can of Spam.

I'm waiting to see how well it cleans up when the detailer arrives in the morning. Not sure what kind of bugs are in there either. The whole thing kind of reminds me of Pacific Heights (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100318/).

We see mess like that all the time in the shop. There are some nasty truck drivers out there. Our mechanics won't touch some of them unless they spray the inside, put card board all over the inside, and the put on rubber gloves. They showed me one truck a couple of weeks ago that had grease dripping, literally dripping, from the steering wheel, particles of what I assumed to be food all over the inside, including the sealing, and it had an odor similar to Chicago ski slopes in the summer (that wonderful landfill off the Dan Ryan).

[RichGem]

#23 :thumbup1:



Back home again in Indiana! :lol::lol:

*ahem*... "Oh Lord... stuck in Gaaarry AGAIN."

:lol:

[SRock]

They have gone too far, now! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1403865/) :angry::mad3: The only dam movie that the Duke won an Oscar for and these @#$! are remaking it!!!! :mad3::mad3::mad3::mad3:

Matt :cursing: Damon!!! Are you :cursing: kidding me!

:mad::mad::mad:

[sol92258]

They have gone too far, now! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1403865/) :angry::mad3: The only dam movie that the Duke won an Oscar for and these @#$! are remaking it!!!! :mad3::mad3::mad3::mad3:



Matt :cursing: Damon!!! Are you :cursing: kidding me!

:mad::mad::mad:

no :cursing: kidding!

We need to not only stop paying to go see remakes, at least until they start making original movies more than remake/re-imaginings, but also boycott studios that remake classics that should never be remade.

I have this huge, deep, deep fear, that one of these studios is actually going to move forward with their wild hair to remake Jaws....I pray it doesn't happen, I don't want ya'll to read about me in the paper feeding some hollywood director to the great whites off seal island....but I'll no other option :biggrin1:

[RichGem]

no :cursing: kidding!

We need to not only stop paying to go see remakes, at least until they start making original movies more than remake/re-imaginings, but also boycott studios that remake classics that should never be remade.

I have this huge, deep, deep fear, that one of these studios is actually going to move forward with their wild hair to remake Jaws....I pray it doesn't happen, I don't want ya'll to read about me in the paper feeding some hollywood director to the great whites off seal island....but I'll no other option :biggrin1:

At least "they" have stopped colorizing Classic movies. Man what a bad/stupid move that one was.

[sol92258]

At least "they" have stopped colorizing Classic movies. Man what a bad/stupid move that one was.
true

[a_bit_crafty]

Howdy. Good news, everyone (I'll wait for the laughter of those who get the reference...) Even though the Superman cake was, as the kids say, a fail, the Superman CAPE was an epic win.


minor update:


Emily is coming home TODAY!!!!
:thumbup: YAY!!



You shall not pass!


You shall not pass! (http://www.entertonement.com/clips/pzscsrjskb--YOU-SHALL-NOT-PASSThe-Lord-of-The-Rings-The-Fellowship-of-the-Ring-Ian-McKellen-Gandalf-the-Grey-aka-Gandalf-the-White)


:001_tt2:

Do not meddle in the affairs of penguin wizards, for you are tasty and look like a large fish.




:lol::lol::lol:



This reminds me. Gather around, it is story time. Not a good one, but, oh well.

At an officer's meeting, the manager asked for a volunteer to be responsible for reading all reports written by our department. This includes three facilities and about fifty officers. I volunteered because I thought it would be something to do when I am posted in the lobby. There is absolutely nothing for us to do up there otherwise. I know I write the best reports there also. I have been told this since I was hired. Too many people try to do a half a**ed job.

I had no idea what I was getting into. I have anywhere from twenty to a hundred reports to review each day. Also, I had no idea that our officers were so illiterate! In addition, many had not even been completely trained in how to use the program. So, I send a report every day of Incident Reports that need corrected.

I started out just making sure all portions were filled out and spelling was correct. Once I got officers getting decent at that, I focused on punctuation, and etc. I have currently moved to spacing. All I ask is that a space be place after a period and comma, not before.

Well, needless to say, egos have been bruised and I am rather unpopular among many. Our North facility were not using anything but the Face page and Narrative when I started. There are Persons, Responses, Vehicles, etc that they were not using. Therefore, we had no idea how many times a single person could been thrown out, for example.

Well, last week, I got an email from a North officer. He was respectful, but his anger still came through quite clear. He also blind copied my manager and director. He claimed I was nit picking. He said he had been writing reports for two years and was never told to fill out these "extra" pages. Why did he have to write the same information on another page that was already in the Narrative. He couldn't even find what I was trying to tell him to do on some. He also quoted an email I sent to my manager. This was a private email that was forwarded to Captains only. Lts and Sgts didn't even get this. Yet, he was quoting it. I was saying how I was focusing on spacing at the moment. He said he asked his Captain if I was kidding and don't I think this is a little obsessive. At the end, he posted a PS to my director pointing out there should be two spaces after a period, not one.

So, I could not pass this up. I responded with one hell of a punch to the gut, but equally respectful. I pointed out that when we fail to advance and learn, we become useless and obsolete. I pointed out a case where one of these "nit picking" mistakes got a case thrown out and cost a lot of money. I said our reports put people in prison and determine if the hospital will lose a lawsuit. One of mine actually put a man in prison for ten years. I explained the importance of the "extra" pages. I pointed out that his not knowing how to do this was a break down in the training he received. This was a dig at his Captain. His comment and quote told me his Captain agreed with him too. So, I said at one point, "as your Captain probably told you" since he would have if he was doing his job correctly.

My favourite part was the PS. This was obviously an attempt to make me look like I didn't know what I was doing to my Director. So, I explained how this was a matter of controversy. I pointed out how MLA and APA rules disagreed on this issue. I explained how the reason for the double space was the period did not show up often times when using typewriters. Now they are a thing of the past, it was a moot point. I added the double space was not for periods but the end of a sentence. I stated I did double space mine but felt I could not demand that of everyone. There are a lot of things I would like to see done differently but I can not make others use my style to write reports.

I sent this to the Director, Manager, his Captain, and him.

He had nothing to say. He thanked me for the clarification and said he would try to do better. Then a few days later, we received a response from the Manager. It was a 100% support. He said it was the best explanation he had ever seen. He stated Corporate has already noticed a difference in the few short months I have done this. He also stated this made him realize that the North facility need further training in this area, which I told him a month ago.

So, not only did this officer get shot down in a blaze, he has brought down heat on his entire facility. :lol: I love it! I am going to volunteer to put together the training for this. :thumbup:

PIF some Strunk and MLA. :thumbup:


FTR, I don't worry too much about proper grammar here like I should.

Does anyone? On forums, I tend to write as I would speak. In other documents, like letters or e-mails to those that I don't personally know, I go all English degree on it.


Rob mentioned that he'd be the last team in that thread, so I don't want to step on his toes. Plus, a TAT league sounds like fun, so if that's doable, I'm all for it. I sent a quick PM to Doug to get his thoughts. I'm not averse to setting up a league, but Doug did such an awesome job last year, and knows far more about the whole thing than I.

In the meantime, who else is in? Intrigued? Crafty? Matt? John-Boy? Mary Ellen?

Sorry, my understanding and interest in this game of "football," I believe it is called, is tragically lacking. I'll be more than happy to be an ineffective cheerleader.


meHate'sbadGRAMMAR .

You just killed a kitten.


Orange Blossom Pilsner...not bad at all. Orange Blossom Pilsner Squared....:w00t: what a buzz!


http://www.uniquebeers.com/obp/ Made by a company in SC for a FL company. :lol: Anyhow, I like the regular OBP better than any beer I have had yet...nice, smooth, with a little bit of sweetness. OBP2 has 11% alcohol, and give quite a buzz.






Sounds interesting. Maybe I can find it. We had one the other day that was a major flop of an IPA. :thumbdown

[Intrigued]

Howdy. Good news, everyone (I'll wait for the laughter of those who get the reference...) Even though the Superman cake was, as the kids say, a fail, the Superman CAPE was an epic win.

:thumbup:


Do not meddle in the affairs of penguin wizards, for you are tasty and look like a large fish.

Am Not! :001_tt2:

Donot! :glare:



Sorry, my understanding and interest in this game of "football," I believe it is called, is tragically lacking. I'll be more than happy to be an ineffective cheerleader.


+1 Me Too! :w00t:

[a_bit_crafty]

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/218923/81052067.jpg

Cool and yet sooooo creepy. I award whoever came up with that 3 cool points followed by a background check.


:thumbup:



Am Not! :001_tt2:

Donot! :glare:




+1 Me Too! :w00t:

Great. We can form the most ineffective and depressing cheer squad in the history of foot ball! :biggrin1:

Go, TATers, go. Or don't. I don't really care. Whatever.:mellow:

[Duckster]

Here's my cheerleader:

116481

[sol92258]

http://upnextinsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/128982911031348294.jpg

[a_bit_crafty]

http://upnextinsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/128982911031348294.jpg

:lol::lol:

[Intrigued]

Cool and yet sooooo creepy. I award whoever came up with that 3 cool points followed by a background check.

:yesnod:


Great. We can form the most ineffective and depressing cheer squad in the history of foot ball! :biggrin1:

Go, TATers, go. Or don't. I don't really care. Whatever.:mellow:

:yesnod:



Here's my cheerleader:

116481


http://upnextinsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/128982911031348294.jpg



Go, TATers, go. Or don't.... I don't really care...................Whatever.



:lol::lol::lol:

[RichGem]

"Jest" seems a perfectly 'man -k'* cheer for this thread.

*linux geeks uinite!

[Intrigued]

"Jesters" seems a perfectly 'man -k'* cheer for this thread.

*linux geeks uinite!

No! That is the perfect name for the TAT fantasy football league. :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

[a_bit_crafty]

:yesnod:



:yesnod:








Go, TATers, go. Or don't.... I don't really care...................Whatever.



:lol::lol::lol:


"Jest" seems a perfectly 'man -k'* cheer for this thread.

*linux geeks uinite!


No! That is the perfect name for the TAT fantasy football league. :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol: I miss this place when I'm busy.

[sol92258]

How to survive a shark attack:

Step 1: Stay out of the mouth.

Step 2: Keep breathing.

Step 3: Do anything that increases the odds of successfully completing Steps 1 and 2.

[profsaffel]

Doug will have info tomorrow -- don't worry, I've already saved you a spot, Lou. :biggrin:

Well, it's not tomorrow, but I'm working on it. I'll grab some dinner and then set a TAT league up and I'll repost when that's done with the details.

[profsaffel]

Been shaving with #23 this week....WOO-HOO!!!! #21 was great, didn't expect #23 to be that much better, but it is...of course, it could be the menthol talkin'....

I enjoy both 21 and 23, but menthol... I didn't know either had a hint of menthol. But I'm not surprised. My smeller no work too good. :tongue_sm

[Gruder]

Well, it's not tomorrow, but I'm working on it. I'll grab some dinner and then set a TAT league up and I'll repost when that's done with the details.

:thumbup:

[skklog]

You just killed a kitten.

how many kittys did me kill?

[skklog]

http://www.popfi.com/wp-content/uploads/space-cowboy-chayne-hultgren.jpg

[a_bit_crafty]

how many kittys did me kill?

Klog!!! Think of the kitties!!!

[profsaffel]

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/tatersleague

We are official. I only made 6 spots (2 divisions) because I didn't think we had that many wanting to play that wasn't already in Duckster's league. I did a 'scoring' league, touchdown and yardage heavy scoring, with head to head competition and live draft. I set the draft for a Friday evening because I didn't know when else to do it. :tongue_sm

password is: czar

GO ASSYRIANS!!!

116511

[Swampfox]

Matt :cursing: Damon!!! Are you :cursing: kidding me!

:mad::mad::mad:

Unfortunately. And while I think Bridges is a fine actor, he is no replacement for Wayne.


I have this huge, deep, deep fear, that one of these studios is actually going to move forward with their wild hair to remake Jaws....I pray it doesn't happen, I don't want ya'll to read about me in the paper feeding some hollywood director to the great whites off seal island....but I'll no other option :biggrin1:

I think that the only thing keeping that from happening is Spielberg. There have been offers to remake several of his movies and he flatly refuses.


At least "they" have stopped colorizing Classic movies. Man what a bad/stupid move that one was.

And weird.

[RichGem]

http://www.popfi.com/wp-content/uploads/space-cowboy-chayne-hultgren.jpg


Someone really needs to talk to you about your nail polish. :blink:

[RichGem]

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/tatersleague

We are official. I only made 6 spots (2 divisions) because I didn't think we had that many wanting to play that wasn't already in Duckster's league. I did a 'scoring' league, touchdown and yardage heavy scoring, with head to head competition and live draft. I set the draft for a Friday evening because I didn't know when else to do it. :tongue_sm

password is: czar

GO ASSYRIANS!!!

116511

:thumbup:

[Swampfox]

It's 6:55A and the cicadas are already screaming...it's going to be very hot today.....:thumbdown

[SRock]

no :cursing: kidding!

We need to not only stop paying to go see remakes, at least until they start making original movies more than remake/re-imaginings, but also boycott studios that remake classics that should never be remade.

I have this huge, deep, deep fear, that one of these studios is actually going to move forward with their wild hair to remake Jaws....I pray it doesn't happen, I don't want ya'll to read about me in the paper feeding some hollywood director to the great whites off seal island....but I'll no other option :biggrin1:

Agreed!


At least "they" have stopped colorizing Classic movies. Man what a bad/stupid move that one was.

Also agreed!


true

:yesnod:


Cool and yet sooooo creepy. I award whoever came up with that 3 cool points followed by a background check.



Great. We can form the most ineffective and depressing cheer squad in the history of foot ball! :biggrin1:

Go, TATers, go. Or don't. I don't really care. Whatever.:mellow:

The really creepy part is that is the doorknob to the mens room.


How to survive a shark attack:

Step 1: Stay out of the mouth.

Step 2: Keep breathing.

Step 3: Punch it violently in the eyeball(s)

Step 4: Do anything that increases the odds of successfully completing Steps 1 and 2.

FTFY


Unfortunately. And while I think Bridges is a fine actor, he is no replacement for Wayne.



I think that the only thing keeping that from happening is Spielberg. There have been offers to remake several of his movies and he flatly refuses.



And weird.

That's like getting Will Smith to play Chuck Norris! :lol:


Someone really needs to talk to you about your nail polish. :blink:

:lol::lol:


It's 6:55A and the cicadas are already screaming...it's going to be very hot today.....:thumbdown

I feel your pain. Tomorrow is supposed to be 95 degrees and 87% humidity. :thumbdown

[profsaffel]

:thumbup:

:biggrin1:

I think my new Assyrian horse bowman needs a hat, don't you?

[RichGem]

:biggrin1:

I think my new Assyrian horse bowman needs a hat, don't you?


Absolutely.

[blackfoot]

Glad to see no one missed me. :thumbup: What an interesting week or two I have been having. Most of it I won't/can't even talk about. However, I have not hardly even logged on for a few days. I think the last time or two I did was from work. I see Matt is AWOL again. Glad to see Klog active and weird as ever. And where is Andrew with his...Oh, heck, I can't remember what this chick's name even is.


as cool as that is, I wouldn't want it in my house...not for any kind of freak-out factor, but because I'd hate for someone to slam open a door with me standing unawares on the other side....





as Pig in Pearls Before Swine would say...

"OW! The Oompa Loompas!"

:lol::lol::lol:


http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/15d5fd54-3a0a-4598-8877-90314f3b5306.jpg

That looks like my cat when he was young. :w00t:


They have gone too far, now! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1403865/) :angry::mad3: The only dam movie that the Duke won an Oscar for and these @#$! are remaking it!!!! :mad3::mad3::mad3::mad3:




We see mess like that all the time in the shop. There are some nasty truck drivers out there. Our mechanics won't touch some of them unless they spray the inside, put card board all over the inside, and the put on rubber gloves. They showed me one truck a couple of weeks ago that had grease dripping, literally dripping, from the steering wheel, particles of what I assumed to be food all over the inside, including the sealing, and it had an odor similar to Chicago ski slopes in the summer (that wonderful landfill off the Dan Ryan).

First of all, I can't pass this up. It is just the mindset I am in lately, I guess. Damn is spelled with a N. Drop the N and you are retaining water. Sealing should be ceiling. Although food in the seals would suck too. Okay, I feel better. The real irritating thing is I know you guys will be able to pick apart all of the similar mistakes I make in this very post. :001_rolle

I totally agree with you. Some things are holy ground and should be left untouched.


no :cursing: kidding!

We need to not only stop paying to go see remakes, at least until they start making original movies more than remake/re-imaginings, but also boycott studios that remake classics that should never be remade.

I have this huge, deep, deep fear, that one of these studios is actually going to move forward with their wild hair to remake Jaws....I pray it doesn't happen, I don't want ya'll to read about me in the paper feeding some hollywood director to the great whites off seal island....but I'll no other option :biggrin1:

I'll pilot the boat. :thumbup1:


At least "they" have stopped colorizing Classic movies. Man what a bad/stupid move that one was.

Very true.


Cool and yet sooooo creepy. I award whoever came up with that 3 cool points followed by a background check.



Great. We can form the most ineffective and depressing cheer squad in the history of foot ball! :biggrin1:

Go, TATers, go. Or don't. I don't really care. Whatever.:mellow:

:lol::lol::lol::lol:


Someone really needs to talk to you about your nail polish. :blink:

Am I the only one that noticed he is wearing nice cuff links? :huh:

I have been in a bit busy. You know it is bad when I don't feel like logging on here even. There is a lot going on but it is mostly in my head. I considered the idea that I was going crazy. Obviously, this can not be the case. Everyone knows I have been crazy for decades. :lol:

Okay, my depressing thought for the day. I watched a person die today. Obviously, I work in a hospital and deal with a lot of dead bodies. However, I am not usually there watching them pumping on them and witnessing the doctor call it. This was not what depressed me however. What upset me was I did not care. I was completely void of any emotion other than I had hoped she would live until day shift took over. The family was a bit crazy (and I suspect high) and was causing a scene, threatening the lives of staff if they quit pumping and things like that. Don't get me wrong, I understand this is traumatic to people. However, this was different. These were people that would likely carry out their threats. So, when she coded a second time, we were called to stand by. There I am watching some poor man doing CPR in between shocks and I had no feeling.

I have been doing this job for over seven years. Have I been here too long? Later on, I was asked what had happened. I said I got to watch someone die. I worded it this way as a joke. The one officer said, "You shouldn't have said "got". You should have said "had". You would have looked more human." The girl we were talking to shot back with, "Since when did anyone think Blake was human?" I was greatly amused. It is true, I can not show a lot of emotion. I do have a reputation of being so tough that I am not considered human. This is there reason they call me the Terminator. But, now I question, am I human? Maybe I am not. The jury is still out on whether or not that is completely a bad thing.

However, about twenty minutes later, this same officer and I were standing in the Lobby talking. This woman walked in with two little girls. Both girls were adorable. But, the youngest had on a little pink hat. I don't know what it is called. It reminds me of a Boony hat with a narrow brim. She walked by and looked up at us. She had to cock her head to the side to see out from under the hat. She gave a little smile and looked back at the floor as she walked by. She was so cute. So yeah, there is still a little humanity left in there. Just to make sure, I thought about this girl dying. Yes, there is definitely some humanity left.

I don't know if I am a cold-hearted bast*** or not. Maybe the human side is draining away. Maybe I need to move on to another job. Maybe I was just not in the mood to care today. I don't know. It seems like these are thoughts that should be pondered over some of Ray's beers he has been discussing though. :lol:

Okay, now I want to leave on an upbeat or happy thought. I am desperately trying to remember something funny from the last few days.

Well, I rode to work the night before last knowing I would likely be riding home in the rain. Boy, was I right. I had a lightning bolt strike pretty close by. That will make you jump a bit. I did the same thing last night. This time, however, it quit raining before I left work. :thumbup1:

Oh, I know! This just happened this morning. Our Director met with us this morning at our debriefing. He announced that they did a survey of the hospital earlier this year to rate the departments that do not fall into our normal ratings. Security is one of these departments. He was proud to say we rated higher than all other departments discussed and rated higher than the national average. He then pointed out that a lot of the ones that took this survey were 3rd shift nurses. The Director said, "So, our third shift nurses really appreciate the services you provide." All of the officers present turned and looked at me in unison. They meant to be subtle but when they realized they all did it, everyone busted up laughing. The Director was starting to realize what was being implied when one of the officers asked, "What services were they appreciating?" They again looked at me.

I don't know how I got this reputation of being Don Juan, but now my Director believes it too. :rolleyes:

[sol92258]

Okay, my depressing thought for the day. <snip>

desensitization sucks. in all forms and fashions.

and it can freak you out when you're in a situation like that and you almost feel like "meh, it's status quo". I'd say the mere fact that you recognize that there's a disconnect there indicates that you haven't stopped being human or having feelings.
Unfortunately in that field, it's part of the job. I couldn't possibly fathom being an embalmer or medical researcher and treating deceased human body like a clump of Lego blocks or something, but those folks do it and we have a higher knowledge of the workings of the body and better able to treat it.

As for the "been here too long" or "move on" questions, I can't answer those for you.

But it seems obvious to me that if you're bothered by the thought, that you've not gone (completely) heartless, you've just learned how to handle those situations in the course of your duty so that you can complete your job.
And it's appreciated by those of us who are served by folks like you.

And on the topic of "service" (nice segue, huh?), :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[sol92258]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/umedia/20100804/largeimage.523d5b273848d711781aca48eaa18885.gif

[blackfoot]

And on the topic of "service" (nice segue, huh?), :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol:

At least I haven't lost my sense of humour! :w00t:


http://d.yimg.com/a/p/umedia/20100804/largeimage.523d5b273848d711781aca48eaa18885.gif

:lol::lol::lol:

[Intrigued]

1: Glad to see no one missed me. :thumbup: What an interesting week or two I have been having. Most of it I won't/can't even talk about. However, I have not hardly even logged on for a few days. I think the last time or two I did was from work. I see Matt is AWOL again. Glad to see Klog active and weird as ever. And where is Andrew with his...Oh, heck, I can't remember what this chick's name even is.


I have been in a bit busy. You know it is bad when I don't feel like logging on here even. There is a lot going on but it is mostly in my head. 2: I considered the idea that I was going crazy. Obviously, this can not be the case. Everyone knows I have been crazy for decades. :lol:



.......I don't know if I am a cold-hearted bast*** or not. Maybe the human side is draining away. Maybe I need to move on to another job. Maybe I was just not in the mood to care today. I don't know. 3: It seems like these are thoughts that should be pondered over some of Ray's beers he has been discussing though. :lol:


1: You were missed. :001_smile

2: :yesnod:

3: :yesnod:


desensitization sucks. in all forms and fashions.

and it can freak you out when you're in a situation like that and you almost feel like "meh, it's status quo". I'd say the mere fact that you recognize that there's a disconnect there indicates that you haven't stopped being human or having feelings.
Unfortunately in that field, it's part of the job. I couldn't possibly fathom being an embalmer or medical researcher and treating deceased human body like a clump of Lego blocks or something, but those folks do it and we have a higher knowledge of the workings of the body and better able to treat it.

As for the "been here too long" or "move on" questions, I can't answer those for you.

But it seems obvious to me that if you're bothered by the thought, that you've not gone (completely) heartless, you've just learned how to handle those situations in the course of your duty so that you can complete your job.
And it's appreciated by those of us who are served by folks like you.

And on the topic of "service" (nice segue, huh?), :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

What he said! :thumbup:

[Gruder]

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/tatersleague

We are official. I only made 6 spots (2 divisions) because I didn't think we had that many wanting to play that wasn't already in Duckster's league. I did a 'scoring' league, touchdown and yardage heavy scoring, with head to head competition and live draft. I set the draft for a Friday evening because I didn't know when else to do it. :tongue_sm

password is: czar

GO ASSYRIANS!!!

116511

Thanks Doug! Anyone else having a hard time signing up? I'm not sure if the issue is on yahoo's end or mine...

[soapbox]

:lol::lol::lol: I miss this place when I'm busy.

Me too. I hear you.


I enjoy both 21 and 23, but menthol... I didn't know either had a hint of menthol. But I'm not surprised. My smeller no work too good. :tongue_sm

There's a hint of menthol in #23, but enough people have reported that it smells like "toothpaste" (and it's not an unfair statement!) that the scent is off the table for production. Mom hasn't had much luck making a minty scent she likes.


It's 6:55A and the cicadas are already screaming...it's going to be very hot today.....:thumbdown

Yep, 104+ here in DFW, with a heat index north of 110. Ow.




Okay, my depressing thought for the day. I watched a person die today. Obviously, I work in a hospital and deal with a lot of dead bodies. However, I am not usually there watching them pumping on them and witnessing the doctor call it. This was not what depressed me however. What upset me was I did not care. I was completely void of any emotion other than I had hoped she would live until day shift took over.

Desensitization is sometimes a necessary/useful defense for your emotional self. If you empathize too closely with the patient/her family, you might become unstable yourself, or at the very least become less able to do your job. Take time to nurture your humanity somewhere besides work. Build a house for Habitat for Humanity; be a Big Brother; go to church if you find comfort there. Hang out with friends and laugh.


However, about twenty minutes later, this same officer and I were standing in the Lobby talking. This woman walked in with two little girls. Both girls were adorable. But, the youngest had on a little pink hat. I don't know what it is called. It reminds me of a Boony hat with a narrow brim. She walked by and looked up at us. She had to cock her head to the side to see out from under the hat. She gave a little smile and looked back at the floor as she walked by. She was so cute. So yeah, there is still a little humanity left in there. Just to make sure, I thought about this girl dying. Yes, there is definitely some humanity left.

While burnout is a real problem, I think you're introspective enough to know when it's either time to start looking for a new job, or time to run from the building.

In the meantime, here's some photos of Little Soapbox's first day at the climbing wall. Yes, I'm serious. No, I wasn't there. :frown1:

116586116587

She needed help climbing the wall (balancing on a ladder is one thing; rock contact holds are another!), but swinging like a monkey...that was just fine with her.

[Intrigued]

........In the meantime, here's some photos of Little Soapbox's first day at the climbing wall. Yes, I'm serious. No, I wasn't there. :frown1:

116586116587

She needed help climbing the wall (balancing on a ladder is one thing; rock contact holds are another!), but swinging like a monkey...that was just fine with her.

:thumbup:

[soapbuddy]

:thumbup:

I agree. Pretty cool!

[sol92258]

I'm always giddy this week of the year: of course, it's Shark Week!

but, it also means something just as great is just around the corner.....










































Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer Give 'em H311 Alabama!

ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!


http://i.imgur.com/Tb601.gif

[Gruder]

*Psssst. Jim peed on his hammer.*

[RichGem]

@Blake... ditto what Jesse said; I could not have said it better. Desensitization, at least situationally, aka professional detatchment is a necessary defence mechanism. If we took every sad event as if it were our own family, we would be total basket cases and unable to function/cope.

[profsaffel]

Thanks Doug! Anyone else having a hard time signing up? I'm not sure if the issue is on yahoo's end or mine...

Still no luck creating a team? Let me know what's going on and I'll see about it on my end.

[Gruder]

Doug, when I click on your link, I get:

There was a problem
You are not allowed to view this page because you are not in this league. (Error #152)

Then, when I try to google yahoo fantasy football and click on the link there, I get taken to the main my.yahoo page, not their fantasy football site. Weird.

[Gruder]

Ah, got it! Folks need to head here to register:

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/signup/

After entering your yahoo id and password, you'll need the league id: 301248 and password: czar

I'm in!

Who's next?

[Swampfox]

That's like getting Will Smith to play Chuck Norris! :lol:


Exactly!


:biggrin1:

I think my new Assyrian horse bowman needs a hat, don't you?

:yesnod:


Glad to see no one missed me. :thumbup: What an interesting week or two I have been having. Most of it I won't/can't even talk about. However, I have not hardly even logged on for a few days. I think the last time or two I did was from work. I see Matt is AWOL again. Glad to see Klog active and weird as ever. And where is Andrew with his...Oh, heck, I can't remember what this chick's name even is.

I figured you were playing hooky. Matt is due in 2 days. Klog is certifiably weird. And Andrew's girl is MSG, or something like that. :blink:


That looks like my cat when he was young. :w00t:

Did he build his own cardboard war machines, too?


First of all, I can't pass this up. It is just the mindset I am in lately, I guess. Damn is spelled with a N. Drop the N and you are retaining water. Sealing should be ceiling. Although food in the seals would suck too. Okay, I feel better. The real irritating thing is I know you guys will be able to pick apart all of the similar mistakes I make in this very post. :001_rolle

Early in the morning, there is really no telling what I write or how I write it. :001_rolle


I totally agree with you. Some things are holy ground and should be left untouched.

Like Willy Wonka.



I have been in a bit busy. You know it is bad when I don't feel like logging on here even. There is a lot going on but it is mostly in my head. I considered the idea that I was going crazy. Obviously, this can not be the case. Everyone knows I have been crazy for decades. :lol:

Cannot.


This is there reason they call me the Terminator. But, now I question, am I human? Maybe I am not. The jury is still out on whether or not that is completely a bad thing.

I am certain you are Dalek. In human form.


I don't know if I am a cold-hearted bast*** or not. Maybe the human side is draining away. Maybe I need to move on to another job. Maybe I was just not in the mood to care today. I don't know.

If you feel that ti is time to move, and you can find something you like, then maybe you should. However, don't let one, or even a series of bad days cause you to make a decision you will regret. I can only imagine how you could become cold an calloused. I think this is how some doctors become cold and are said to have "no bedside manners" - it just get to them after a while.

Hang in there T1000, better days are ahead. :thumbup1:


It seems like these are thoughts that should be pondered over some of Ray's beers he has been discussing though. :lol:

Any time! I'm sure the OBP2 will have you felling better.


I don't know how I got this reputation of being Don Juan, but now my Director believes it too. :rolleyes:

Does your wife know about these...."services"?:blink:

[Swampfox]

Ah, got it! Folks need to head here to register:

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/signup/

After entering your yahoo id and password, you'll need the league id: 301248 and password: czar

I'm in!

Who's next?

What's the stuff I need to know. I'll give it a shot, even though I have no idea how this works. :lol:

[RichGem]

Cannot.



:smartass:

Both forms are acceptable. Although most say that "can not" is considered emphatic.

/:smartass:

[Gruder]

What's the stuff I need to know. I'll give it a shot, even though I have no idea how this works. :lol:

Great, Ray -- welcome! I'm sure that Doug will post here and/or send an email closer to the 9/3 draft date, but for now, all you need to join is in my post. Let me know if you encounter any trouble at all -- I'm happy to help!

Blake? Jim? Rob? Richard? Jesse? etc? etc? etc? -- Everyone can join! I spent several a relaxing moment selecting and following my players last year -- made just about every NFL game interesting, not just the home team. :thumbup1:

[Swampfox]

:smartass:

Both forms are acceptable. Although most say that "can not" is considered emphatic.

/:smartass:

:001_rolle


Great, Ray -- welcome! I'm sure that Doug will post here and/or send an email closer to the 9/3 draft date, but for now, all you need to join is in my post. Let me know if you encounter any trouble at all -- I'm happy to help!

Yeah, where is that post, because I can't figure out what to join.

[Swampfox]

Nevermind. I figured it out. Duh. :001_rolle

The Swamp Cats are ready.

[Gruder]

Nevermind. I figured it out. Duh. :001_rolle

The Swamp Cats are ready.

Whoohoo!:thumbup1:

[RichGem]

So what are the team names here? Just curious.

[Swampfox]

So what are the team names here? Just curious.

Swamp Cats
Assyrians
Gruderians

So far....

[Gruder]

Hey -- that's Fightin' Gruderians! :tongue:

Your turn, Richard!

[Swampfox]

Hey -- that's Fightin' Gruderians! :tongue:

Your turn, Richard!

:lol::lol::lol:

His should be the Czarists or Czarinas, or something like that.

[Swampfox]

Someone discovered Lime Cat's family tree. (http://nm.merz-akademie.de/~helene.dams/icanhashistory/)

[kf4tqj]

Sign Me Up! :lol:

[OldSaw]

They have gone too far, now! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1403865/) :angry::mad3: The only dam movie that the Duke won an Oscar for and these @#$! are remaking it!!!! :mad3::mad3::mad3::mad3:




We see mess like that all the time in the shop. There are some nasty truck drivers out there. Our mechanics won't touch some of them unless they spray the inside, put card board all over the inside, and the put on rubber gloves. They showed me one truck a couple of weeks ago that had grease dripping, literally dripping, from the steering wheel, particles of what I assumed to be food all over the inside, including the sealing, and it had an odor similar to Chicago ski slopes in the summer (that wonderful landfill off the Dan Ryan).

So which company do you work for? I am looking for a new one. I want to drive for at least one more year, but this place stinks. I was supposed to go home today and was less than two hours away and they put me on another load to take to the terminal, but production is running behind and I will be stuck behind this warehouse for at least another 3 hours.

[Swampfox]

Sign here, here, here and here.

[Swampfox]

So which company do you work for? I am looking for a new one. I want to drive for at least one more year, but this place stinks. I was supposed to go home today and was less than two hours away and they put me on another load to take to the terminal, but production is running behind and I will be stuck behind this warehouse for at least another 3 hours.

Inbound PM.

[Gruder]

So which company do you work for? I am looking for a new one. I want to drive for at least one more year, but this place stinks. I was supposed to go home today and was less than two hours away and they put me on another load to take to the terminal, but production is running behind and I will be stuck behind this warehouse for at least another 3 hours.

Sorry to hear that, Dennis. On the plus side, you've got time to join the TAT Fantasy Football league this year! :tongue_sm


http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/signup/

After entering your yahoo id and password, you'll need the league id: 301248 and password: czar

[OldSaw]

Sorry to hear that, Dennis. On the plus side, you've got time to join the TAT Fantasy Football league this year! :tongue_sm

Thanks for the invite, but I don't follow it enough to care.

[RichGem]

:lol::lol::lol:

His should be the Czarists or Czarinas, or something like that.


Hey -- that's Fightin' Gruderians! :tongue:

Your turn, Richard!

I know less than zero about football, less than that about fantasy football, and probably just as interested. :eek: :blink:

[RichGem]

:lol::lol::lol:

His should be the Czarists or Czarinas, or something like that.

Czarists or Pugilistic Penguins.

[RichGem]

Does your wife know about these...."services"?:blink:

She's glad that it gets him out of the house. :eek: :lol:

[RichGem]

Someone discovered Lime Cat's family tree. (http://nm.merz-akademie.de/%7Ehelene.dams/icanhashistory/)

That looks about right. :lol:

[OldSaw]

I know less than zero about football, less than that about fantasy football, and probably just as interested. :eek: :blink:

The only reason I know a little about football is because I grew up in the shadow of Lambeau field, met Packer players occasionally and any kid in the Green Bay area who didn't know what was going on in Packer news was a prime target for getting his butt kicked.

[Swampfox]

I know less than zero about football, less than that about fantasy football, and probably just as interested. :eek: :blink:

I haven't kept up with NFL in 15 years, so I know nothing about it now. I only keep up with college football, but I thought it would be fun to have a team called the Swamp Cats. :lol:


She's glad that it gets him out of the house. :eek: :lol:

:blink::blink::blink::eek2:

[profsaffel]

Great, Ray -- welcome! I'm sure that Doug will post here and/or send an email closer to the 9/3 draft date, but for now, all you need to join is in my post. Let me know if you encounter any trouble at all -- I'm happy to help!

Blake? Jim? Rob? Richard? Jesse? etc? etc? etc? -- Everyone can join! I spent several a relaxing moment selecting and following my players last year -- made just about every NFL game interesting, not just the home team. :thumbup1:

Thanks fellas! Half way there, we only need three more suckers... I mean players to join us for a round of football intelligentsia. :thumbup1:

[Swampfox]

That looks about right. :lol:

:lol:


The only reason I know a little about football is because I grew up in the shadow of Lambeau field, met Packer players occasionally and any kid in the Green Bay area who didn't know what was going on in Packer news was a prime target for getting his butt kicked.

Sounds like me and NASCAR. The only reason why I know anything about it is because I grew up in the shadow of Darlington International Speedway, and you could get seriously hurt for not knowing anything about the sport in the Carolinas. Now, I could care less.

[RichGem]

:lol:



Sounds like me and NASCAR. The only reason why I know anything about it is because I grew up in the shadow of Darlington International Speedway, and you could get seriously hurt for not knowing anything about the sport in the Carolinas. Now, I could care less.


Yeesh, that one's easy. Go fast. Turn left. Repeat.

:lol::lol::lol:

[Swampfox]

Yeesh, that one's easy. Go fast. Turn left. Repeat.

:lol::lol::lol:

They're making a left turn! Another left turn! Wow, can you believe it....another left turn!

[Intrigued]

The Pugilistic Penguins approves the latest roster for the 2010 TAT fantasy football league despite Richs' total lack of interest......

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/funny-pictures-penguins-help-with-illustration.jpg




I know less than zero about football, less than that about fantasy football, and probably just as interested. :eek: :blink:

:blink:

[gollum83]

I figured you were playing hooky. Matt is due in 2 days. Klog is certifiably weird. And Andrew's girl is MSG, or something like that. :blink:

I'm due for what? :blink:

[blackfoot]

Desensitization is sometimes a necessary/useful defense for your emotional self. If you empathize too closely with the patient/her family, you might become unstable yourself, or at the very least become less able to do your job. Take time to nurture your humanity somewhere besides work. Build a house for Habitat for Humanity; be a Big Brother; go to church if you find comfort there. Hang out with friends and laugh.



While burnout is a real problem, I think you're introspective enough to know when it's either time to start looking for a new job, or time to run from the building.

In the meantime, here's some photos of Little Soapbox's first day at the climbing wall. Yes, I'm serious. No, I wasn't there. :frown1:

116586116587

She needed help climbing the wall (balancing on a ladder is one thing; rock contact holds are another!), but swinging like a monkey...that was just fine with her.


@Blake... ditto what Jesse said; I could not have said it better. Desensitization, at least situationally, aka professional detatchment is a necessary defence mechanism. If we took every sad event as if it were our own family, we would be total basket cases and unable to function/cope.


I am certain you are Dalek. In human form.


If you feel that ti is time to move, and you can find something you like, then maybe you should. However, don't let one, or even a series of bad days cause you to make a decision you will regret. I can only imagine how you could become cold an calloused. I think this is how some doctors become cold and are said to have "no bedside manners" - it just get to them after a while.

Hang in there T1000, better days are ahead. :thumbup1:



Any time! I'm sure the OBP2 will have you felling better.

Hey, thanks guys. I don't know, things are weird. I don't think I am ready to move on yet, but Lord knows why. :blush: :lol: Sorry to bring everyone down. I was going to go back and delete that post but it was already commented on.

I know I have to distance myself some for my own sanity. I have a newer officer that was a reserve police officer and his main goal is to get on as a full time police officer. I worry about him because he has so much heart and really cares. You can't get that involved or empathize like that or you won't survive. That may be part of it. I am seeing the comparison between him and myself.


Ah, got it! Folks need to head here to register:

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/signup/

After entering your yahoo id and password, you'll need the league id: 301248 and password: czar

I'm in!

Who's next?

I'll be right there.


Does your wife know about these...."services"?:blink:

Yeah, she laughed too. :lol:


So which company do you work for? I am looking for a new one. I want to drive for at least one more year, but this place stinks. I was supposed to go home today and was less than two hours away and they put me on another load to take to the terminal, but production is running behind and I will be stuck behind this warehouse for at least another 3 hours.

Sorry brother!


She's glad that it gets him out of the house. :eek: :lol:

:lol::lol::lol:

[Duckster]

Thanks fellas! Half way there, we only need three more suckers... I mean players to join us for a round of football intelligentsia. :thumbup1:

If you guys end up with an odd number of teams or need one more person to make it work, let me know and I'll join.








Someone will need to beat up on the Gruderettes and the Swamp Gasses :a6::a15: :a19:

[blackfoot]

If you guys end up with an odd number of teams or need one more person to make it work, let me know and I'll join.








Someone will need to beat up on the Gruderettes and the Swamp Gasses :a6::a15: :a19:

:lol::lol:

[jpb286]

Hi all,

Long time reader... I figured that I would post something to get Crafty to change her signature.

Now let's see how long it takes for her to notice.

Also, yeah; Post #1!!!

:jump::jump::jump::jump:

[blackfoot]

Hi all,

Long time reader... I figured that I would post something to get Crafty to change her signature.

Now let's see how long it takes for her to notice.

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Nice to meet you!

[jpb286]

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Nice to meet you!
Nice to finally say hi to you also, and boy what a quick reply

[Intrigued]

Hi all,

Long time reader... I figured that I would post something to get Crafty to change her signature.

Now let's see how long it takes for her to notice.

Also, yeah; Post #1!!!

:jump::jump::jump::jump:

:w00t: Welcome Aboard! :thumbup:

[Intrigued]

Crafty Come Here Quick! Check this out! Your not gonna believe this!



Mr. Crafty Posted! :w00t:

[jpb286]

Crafty Come Here Quick! Check this out! Your not gonna believe this!



Mr. Crafty Posted! :w00t:

Yeah, but she'll realize it when she reads her email. I send a PM to SlagleRock about 2 users on 1 IP and CC'ed her (what was I thinking...)

[Intrigued]

Yeah, but she'll realize it when she reads her email. I send a PM to SlagleRock about 2 users on 1 IP and CC'ed her (what was I thinking...)

And now your up to three post already. It's like potato chips. You can't do just one! :w00t:

[Duckster]

And now your up to three post already. It's like potato chips. You can't do just one! :w00t:

mmmmmmmm potato chips

116665

[StillShaving]

Did we just enter the twilight zone (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twilight_Zone). My first visit to the new TAT and the thread is now at 1984 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen_Eighty-Four) pages

[RichGem]

Welcome Mr. Crafty!

[Swampfox]

:blink:

I didn't post that......:blink:


I'm due for what? :blink:

Your baby. You're giving birth in 2 days.


Hey, thanks guys. I don't know, things are weird.

Even weirder that you didn't deny your true species. :blink:


Yeah, she laughed too. :lol:

I guess the money is good......


Someone will need to beat up on the Gruderettes and the Swamp Gasses :a6::a15: :a19:

That could be dangerous.....:blink::blink:


Hi all,

Long time reader... I figured that I would post something to get Crafty to change her signature.

Now let's see how long it takes for her to notice.

Also, yeah; Post #1!!!

:jump::jump::jump::jump:

It's about time!


Did we just enter the twilight zone (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twilight_Zone). My first visit to the new TAT and the thread is now at 1984 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen_Eighty-Four) pages

You don't know the half of it.

[Intrigued]

Did we just enter the twilight zone (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twilight_Zone). My first visit to the new TAT and the thread is now at 1984 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen_Eighty-Four) pages

Nah! That just means we need to to do a lot more posting to get it to the right year. :001_smile

[Swampfox]

Nah! That just means we need to to do a lot more posting to get it to the right year. :001_smile

Tomorrow this time, we will be at 2010. I predict. However, you will have to post without me, because I am taking the wife to see Raiders of the Lost Ark tomorrow night.

[RichGem]

I guess the money is good......



Huh. Well, I guess it's true what they say about grey cats and so forth. :lol:

[RichGem]

Tomorrow this time, we will be at 2010. I predict. However, you will have to post without me, because I am taking the wife to see Raiders of the Lost Ark tomorrow night.

Indy Tux... your best one yet! :w00t:

[Intrigued]

Tomorrow this time, we will be at 2010. I predict. However, you will have to post without me, because I am taking the wife to see Raiders of the Lost Ark tomorrow night.

116670

Is that going to be your new avatar? I like him! :w00t:





But then again he doesn't have a skirt or a kilt.

[soapbox]

Hi all,

Long time reader... I figured that I would post something to get Crafty to change her signature.

Now let's see how long it takes for her to notice.


Welcome Mr. Crafty! Glad you chose to join us! (a little of your shaving history, please...?) :laugh:


Crafty Come Here Quick! Check this out! Your not gonna believe this!



Mr. Crafty Posted! :w00t:

:lol::lol:


Did we just enter the twilight zone (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twilight_Zone). My first visit to the new TAT and the thread is now at 1984 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen_Eighty-Four) pages

And post #40,000 is coming up.

So I want some very very good flair for post #40K, okay people?

[StillShaving]

So I want some very very good flair for post #40K, okay people?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OnB_jalI4U
The best flair I know. :lol:

[RichGem]

Did we just enter the twilight zone (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twilight_Zone). My first visit to the new TAT and the thread is now at 1984 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen_Eighty-Four) pages

Coincidentally, "Pretty in Pink" (1986) is on cable right now.

[RichGem]

7OnB_jalI4U
The best flair I know. :lol:

North Carolina Education Lottery? If you win, do they then let you go to school? :confused:

[StillShaving]

North Carolina Education Lottery? If you win, to they then let you go to school? :confused:
If you win you don't get bused as far away from home as the other kids. :tongue_sm

[Intrigued]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OnB_jalI4U
The best flair I know. :lol:

:nonod: That's kinda sad.

[soapbox]

If you win you don't get bused as far away from home as the other kids. :tongue_sm

Aha, so you're actually from North Carolina!

[profsaffel]

Nice to finally say hi to you also, and boy what a quick reply

That's because he has no real life. :biggrin1:

Welcome to the thread of anything. (and everything)

[RichGem]

That's because he has no real life. :biggrin1:

Welcome to the thread of anything. (and everything)

Hey Doug, you haven't presented us with any useless, but interesting historical stuff in ages. *cough cough*

[StillShaving]

Aha, so you're actually from North Carolina!

Yeah, and The Nature Boy, aka - Ric Flair (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ric_Flair) is someone who would appeal to the demographic shown in the ad. I saw him perform over at my grandparents house as a kid, and his persona was pretty well liked. Now he is peddling lottery tickets...

[SRock]

Glad to see no one missed me. :thumbup: What an interesting week or two I have been having. Most of it I won't/can't even talk about. However, I have not hardly even logged on for a few days. I think the last time or two I did was from work. I see Matt is AWOL again. Glad to see Klog active and weird as ever. And where is Andrew with his...Oh, heck, I can't remember what this chick's name even is.



:lol::lol::lol:



That looks like my cat when he was young. :w00t:



First of all, I can't pass this up. It is just the mindset I am in lately, I guess. Damn is spelled with a N. Drop the N and you are retaining water. Sealing should be ceiling. Although food in the seals would suck too. Okay, I feel better. The real irritating thing is I know you guys will be able to pick apart all of the similar mistakes I make in this very post. :001_rolle

I totally agree with you. Some things are holy ground and should be left untouched.



I'll pilot the boat. :thumbup1:



Very true.



:lol::lol::lol::lol:



Am I the only one that noticed he is wearing nice cuff links? :huh:

I have been in a bit busy. You know it is bad when I don't feel like logging on here even. There is a lot going on but it is mostly in my head. I considered the idea that I was going crazy. Obviously, this can not be the case. Everyone knows I have been crazy for decades. :lol:

Okay, my depressing thought for the day. I watched a person die today. Obviously, I work in a hospital and deal with a lot of dead bodies. However, I am not usually there watching them pumping on them and witnessing the doctor call it. This was not what depressed me however. What upset me was I did not care. I was completely void of any emotion other than I had hoped she would live until day shift took over. The family was a bit crazy (and I suspect high) and was causing a scene, threatening the lives of staff if they quit pumping and things like that. Don't get me wrong, I understand this is traumatic to people. However, this was different. These were people that would likely carry out their threats. So, when she coded a second time, we were called to stand by. There I am watching some poor man doing CPR in between shocks and I had no feeling.

I have been doing this job for over seven years. Have I been here too long? Later on, I was asked what had happened. I said I got to watch someone die. I worded it this way as a joke. The one officer said, "You shouldn't have said "got". You should have said "had". You would have looked more human." The girl we were talking to shot back with, "Since when did anyone think Blake was human?" I was greatly amused. It is true, I can not show a lot of emotion. I do have a reputation of being so tough that I am not considered human. This is there reason they call me the Terminator. But, now I question, am I human? Maybe I am not. The jury is still out on whether or not that is completely a bad thing.

However, about twenty minutes later, this same officer and I were standing in the Lobby talking. This woman walked in with two little girls. Both girls were adorable. But, the youngest had on a little pink hat. I don't know what it is called. It reminds me of a Boony hat with a narrow brim. She walked by and looked up at us. She had to cock her head to the side to see out from under the hat. She gave a little smile and looked back at the floor as she walked by. She was so cute. So yeah, there is still a little humanity left in there. Just to make sure, I thought about this girl dying. Yes, there is definitely some humanity left.

I don't know if I am a cold-hearted bast*** or not. Maybe the human side is draining away. Maybe I need to move on to another job. Maybe I was just not in the mood to care today. I don't know. It seems like these are thoughts that should be pondered over some of Ray's beers he has been discussing though. :lol:

Okay, now I want to leave on an upbeat or happy thought. I am desperately trying to remember something funny from the last few days.

Well, I rode to work the night before last knowing I would likely be riding home in the rain. Boy, was I right. I had a lightning bolt strike pretty close by. That will make you jump a bit. I did the same thing last night. This time, however, it quit raining before I left work. :thumbup1:

Oh, I know! This just happened this morning. Our Director met with us this morning at our debriefing. He announced that they did a survey of the hospital earlier this year to rate the departments that do not fall into our normal ratings. Security is one of these departments. He was proud to say we rated higher than all other departments discussed and rated higher than the national average. He then pointed out that a lot of the ones that took this survey were 3rd shift nurses. The Director said, "So, our third shift nurses really appreciate the services you provide." All of the officers present turned and looked at me in unison. They meant to be subtle but when they realized they all did it, everyone busted up laughing. The Director was starting to realize what was being implied when one of the officers asked, "What services were they appreciating?" They again looked at me.

I don't know how I got this reputation of being Don Juan, but now my Director believes it too. :rolleyes:

We missed you brother. Sorry to hear about your days events. Desensitization is a reality and a necessary one in your line of work. Hang in there.


@Blake... ditto what Jesse said; I could not have said it better. Desensitization, at least situationally, aka professional detatchment is a necessary defence mechanism. If we took every sad event as if it were our own family, we would be total basket cases and unable to function/cope.

Exactly!


Great, Ray -- welcome! I'm sure that Doug will post here and/or send an email closer to the 9/3 draft date, but for now, all you need to join is in my post. Let me know if you encounter any trouble at all -- I'm happy to help!

Blake? Jim? Rob? Richard? Jesse? etc? etc? etc? -- Everyone can join! I spent several a relaxing moment selecting and following my players last year -- made just about every NFL game interesting, not just the home team. :thumbup1:

Where's that link again? I'll play both leagues.


Thanks for the invite, but I don't follow it enough to care.

:eek: Wha, wha, what!?!?!? :eek:


I know less than zero about football, less than that about fantasy football, and probably just as interested. :eek: :blink:

Again I say, :eek: Wha, wha, what!?!?!?!? :eek:


The only reason I know a little about football is because I grew up in the shadow of Lambeau field, met Packer players occasionally and any kid in the Green Bay area who didn't know what was going on in Packer news was a prime target for getting his butt kicked.

As it should be! :lol:


Thanks fellas! Half way there, we only need three more suckers... I mean players to join us for a round of football intelligentsia. :thumbup1:

I'll play


Hi all,

Long time reader... I figured that I would post something to get Crafty to change her signature.

Now let's see how long it takes for her to notice.

Also, yeah; Post #1!!!

:jump::jump::jump::jump:

Welcome to the fray! Be sure you post in the shave clinic and newbie check in.


Crafty Come Here Quick! Check this out! Your not gonna believe this!



Mr. Crafty Posted! :w00t:

:lol::lol:


Yeah, but she'll realize it when she reads her email. I send a PM to SlagleRock about 2 users on 1 IP and CC'ed her (what was I thinking...)

Yup, you should be good to go!


mmmmmmmm potato chips

116665

MMmmmmmm

[Swampfox]

Indy Tux... your best one yet! :w00t:

Changing in 3...2...1...in honor of tonights event. :biggrin1:


116670

Is that going to be your new avatar? I like him! :w00t:

But then again he doesn't have a skirt or a kilt.

I'm sure that could be arranged. :blink: No for that, I need Tux as Henry Jones, Sr.



So I want some very very good flair for post #40K, okay people?

OK


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OnB_jalI4U
The best flair I know. :lol:

Have you bought your woooo tickets?


North Carolina Education Lottery? If you win, do they then let you go to school? :confused:

Both Carolinas have 'education' lotteries. I love scams.


If you win you don't get bused as far away from home as the other kids. :tongue_sm

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: I like this one. Can we keep him, Rich? Can we? Can we?


:nonod: That's kinda sad.

You were once in love with Rick Flair, weren't you?


Aha, so you're actually from North Carolina!

:blink:


Yeah, and The Nature Boy, aka - Ric Flair (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ric_Flair) is someone who would appeal to the demographic shown in the ad. I saw him perform over at my grandparents house as a kid, and his persona was pretty well liked. Now he is peddling lottery tickets...

Flair wrestled your grandpa? :blink:

[Swampfox]

You have a lot of posting to do before 11 pm tonight. Page 2010 is a long way off.

[jpb286]

Let's see if I can help with 40k...

Since this is The New Anything Thread I won't shame it by putting my shaving history here, look for it in the newbie check-in later today.

That said, the new 2009 B&B LE brush is amazing and very enjoyable (and crafty likes using it also.)

[Gruder]

If you guys end up with an odd number of teams or need one more person to make it work, let me know and I'll join.

Someone will need to beat up on the Gruderettes and the Swamp Gasses :a6::a15: :a19:

You're welcome to jump on now, John, but if you don't and we need an extra, I'll have my finger on the "PM to John" trigger.:001_smile


Hi all,

Long time reader... I figured that I would post something to get Crafty to change her signature.

Now let's see how long it takes for her to notice.

Also, yeah; Post #1!!!

:jump::jump::jump::jump:

Welcome to B&B!


Did we just enter the twilight zone (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twilight_Zone). My first visit to the new TAT and the thread is now at 1984 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen_Eighty-Four) pages

Imagine where we'd be if you'd visited earlier! Where have you been?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OnB_jalI4U
The best flair I know. :lol:

That's some good flair right there. :biggrin1:


Where's that link again? I'll play both leagues.

TAT league link: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/signup/

After entering your yahoo id and password, you'll need the league id: 301248 and password: czar
:thumbup:

Thinking of heading to Baltimore this weekend. Anyone here ever watch a game at Camden Yards?

[a_bit_crafty]

She needed help climbing the wall (balancing on a ladder is one thing; rock contact holds are another!), but swinging like a monkey...that was just fine with her.

She is so PRECIOUS!



Hi all,

Long time reader... I figured that I would post something to get Crafty to change her signature.

Now let's see how long it takes for her to notice.

Also, yeah; Post #1!!!

:jump::jump::jump::jump:


:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Nice to meet you!


Nice to finally say hi to you also, and boy what a quick reply


:w00t: Welcome Aboard! :thumbup:


Crafty Come Here Quick! Check this out! Your not gonna believe this!



Mr. Crafty Posted! :w00t:

So last night he says, "Have you seen the anything thread this evening?"

And I, in the middle of sewing and making bread say, "No, I haven't."

"It's gotten funny," he says. :huh:


Yeah, but she'll realize it when she reads her email. I send a PM to SlagleRock about 2 users on 1 IP and CC'ed her (what was I thinking...)

And that is actually how I found it. :glare:



It's about time!


Seriously.


Let's see if I can help with 40k...

Since this is The New Anything Thread I won't shame it by putting my shaving history here, look for it in the newbie check-in later today.

That said, the new 2009 B&B LE brush is amazing and very enjoyable (and crafty likes using it also.)

It's ok. They know you're afraid I'll damage it.

I'm glad you finally came to the dark side. I'll change my siggie.

[profsaffel]

Recently, the Mullahs of Indonesia declared that Muslims may indeed drink civet coffee, called Kopi Luwak, which is made from the digested, stomach fermented beans ingested by weasel like animal. Before this declaration, consumption was considered unclean in Muslim teachings. The coffee sells for upwards of about 600 dollars per pound. :blink:

Interesting historically but completely useless to the average Joe...


Man, and I thought Starbucks was ridiculous.

Have a nice day.

[blackfoot]

Nice to finally say hi to you also, and boy what a quick reply

Odd too. I haven't even been around a lot lately.


:nonod: That's kinda sad.

+1


Let's see if I can help with 40k...

Since this is The New Anything Thread I won't shame it by putting my shaving history here, look for it in the newbie check-in later today.

That said, the new 2009 B&B LE brush is amazing and very enjoyable (and crafty likes using it also.)

I love mine. :thumbsup:

[jpb286]

I love mine. :thumbsup:

I thought you got the one that was run-over, torched, baked, the knot was pulled out and it still worked.

Or was that the previous LE Brush?

[a_bit_crafty]

I thought you got the one that was run-over, torched, baked, the knot was pulled out and it still worked.

Or was that the previous LE Brush?

No, I think he got the one from this time around, didn't you, Blake? Perhaps I'm wrong.

[RichGem]

Recently, the Mullahs of Indonesia declared that Muslims may indeed drink civet coffee, called Kopi Luwak, which is made from the digested, stomach fermented beans ingested by weasel like animal. Before this declaration, consumption was considered unclean in Muslim teachings. The coffee sells for upwards of about 600 dollars per pound. :blink:

Interesting historically but completely useless to the average Joe...


Man, and I thought Starbucks was ridiculous.

Have a nice day.

Could I get that as a double soy, extra foam latte with a caramel drizzle? :eek:

[jpb286]

Could I get that as a double soy, extra foam latte with a caramel drizzle? :eek:

I thought you said camel drizzle:lol:

Boy am I glad I don't drink much coffee.

[RichGem]

I thought you said camel drizzle:lol:

Boy am I glad I don't drink much coffee.

That costs extra. A LOT extra. :biggrin1:

[soapbox]

She is so PRECIOUS!

:blush: Thanks. I'm so pleased with her.


So last night he says, "Have you seen the anything thread this evening?"

And I, in the middle of sewing and making bread say, "No, I haven't."

"It's gotten funny," he says. :huh:



And that is actually how I found it. :glare:



Seriously.

I'm glad you finally came to the dark side. I'll change my siggie.

:lol::lol:

Also, I hope he doesn't find the Linux thread anytime soon. :laugh:


Could I get that as a double soy, extra foam latte with a caramel drizzle? :eek:

It's quite old now, but Dave Barry did a column on kopi luwak coffee (http://meganmcewen.blogspot.com/2007/01/decaf-poopacino.html) a ways back.


I thought you said camel drizzle:lol:

Boy am I glad I don't drink much coffee.

Like bacon, coffee can be kind of a cult. I wish I drank less, but I do like it, and being in grad school for a long time, and now with two little kids, it's sort of a survival mechanism too.

Of course, bacon* and coffee together isn't a cult. That's red-eye gravy.




*OK, yes, it's supposed to be ham. But they come from the same animal. A wonderful, magical animal (http://www.snpp.com/episodes/3F03.html).

[soapbox]

That costs extra. A LOT extra. :biggrin1:

http://www.gifmix.net/smileys/puking-smilies/2.gif (http://www.gifmix.net/smileys/)

[RichGem]

http://www.gifmix.net/smileys/puking-smilies/2.gif (http://www.gifmix.net/smileys/)
:lol::lol::lol:

[a_bit_crafty]

:blush: Thanks. I'm so pleased with her.



:lol::lol:

Also, I hope he doesn't find the Linux thread anytime soon. :laugh:



Great. Make it a challenge. :001_rolle

[RichGem]

Priceless....



These consumers are always ordering mutant beverages with names like ``mocha-almond-honey-vinaigrette lattespressacino,'' beverages that must be made one at a time via a lengthy and complex process involving approximately one coffee bean, three quarts of dairy products and what appears to be a small nuclear reactor.

[RichGem]

Also, I hope he doesn't find the Linux thread anytime soon. :laugh:



Great. Make it a challenge. :001_rolle

:whistling: clickey vous ici (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=33972)

[soapbox]

Great. Make it a challenge. :001_rolle

Oh, and baiting him in your sig is better? (although props to you for changing your sig).


Priceless....

Yeah, Dave Barry's columns -- though many of them start to feel the same after a while -- are/were occasionally brilliant.


:whistling: clickey vous ici (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=33972)

You're starting him on page 1?! You're sick; that's really cruel! :001_rolle

[RichGem]

Oh, and baiting him in your sig is better? (although props to you for changing your sig).



Yeah, Dave Barry's columns -- though many of them start to feel the same after a while -- are/were occasionally brilliant.



You're starting him on page 1?! You're sick; that's really cruel! :001_rolle

:lol:

Well, we can't have him miss anything now can we?

[a_bit_crafty]

Oh, and baiting him in your sig is better? (although props to you for changing your sig).



Yeah, Dave Barry's columns -- though many of them start to feel the same after a while -- are/were occasionally brilliant.



You're starting him on page 1?! You're sick; that's really cruel! :001_rolle

Thank you. I've added a temporary victory sig. It's hard to put something clever in a small space. :blush:

[sol92258]

:shifty:

[Gruder]

:shifty:


Hey, you, right-sided shifty guy -- it's fantasy football sign-up time!

[sol92258]

Hey, you, right-sided shifty guy -- it's fantasy football sign-up time!
yeah, I just gotta find time to figure out how to do it and I'll jump right in and get my butt handed to me play

[Gruder]

No worries. :smile: Signup is quick, though:

TAT league link: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/signup/

After entering your yahoo id and password, you'll need the league id: 301248 and password: czar

The draft isn't for about a month, so you have plenty of time to figure things out, and I'm just a PM away if you have questions. :thumbup1:

[sol92258]

No worries. :smile: Signup is quick, though:

TAT league link: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/signup/

After entering your yahoo id and password, you'll need the league id: 301248 and password: czar

The draft isn't for about a month, so you have plenty of time to figure things out, and I'm just a PM away if you have questions. :thumbup1:
The Tide is Rollin' :wink2:

[RichGem]

The Tide is Rollin' :wink2:

Wasn't that an episode of the "Brady Bunch," where one of the kids puts too much soap in the washing machine? :biggrin1:

[Gruder]

The Tide is Rollin' :wink2:

:thumbup:

Six teams in! Anyone else wants to sign up, let Doug or I know. :001_smile

[Duckster]

:thumbup:

Six teams in! Anyone else wants to sign up, let Doug or I know. :001_smile

You wore me down Chad :letterk2: :001_smile... I'll sign up :w00t:

If you guys end up with an odd number of teams by the draft date, I can drop out.

[RichGem]

You wore me down Chad :letterk2: :001_smile... I'll sign up :w00t:

If you guys end up with an odd number of teams by the draft date, I can drop out.

Pfft. Like "odd numbers" would mean anything around here. :lol: :w00t: :001_rolle

[Gruder]

It's about time! :biggrin: PM profsaffel if for some reason you can't get in -- I don't remember whether he set it for 6 or 8 teams, but we want you in!

[sol92258]

You wore me down Chad :letterk2: :001_smile... I'll sign up :w00t:

If you guys end up with an odd number of teams by the draft date, I can drop out.


Pfft. Like "odd numbers" would mean anything around here. :lol: :w00t: :001_rolle

exactly, we specialize in rational numbers....like Pi...

[profsaffel]

The Tide is Rollin' :wink2:

Great to have you in the group, Jim!

[profsaffel]

It's about time! :biggrin: PM profsaffel if for some reason you can't get in -- I don't remember whether he set it for 6 or 8 teams, but we want you in!

I have it set for 6, but I'd prefer 8, so if we have a couple more want to join, I can easily make it 8 max. It's just a click away.

[Gruder]

I have it set for 6, but I'd prefer 8, so if we have a couple more want to join, I can easily make it 8 max. It's just a click away.

http://28.media.tumblr.com/wj9Eqnxmgk38b9txgvsOcH7Zo1_250.gif
:biggrin1:

[a_bit_crafty]

Pfft. Like "odd numbers" would mean anything around here. :lol: :w00t: :001_rolle

Odd has a completely different meaning here.

[sol92258]

Great to have you in the group, Jim!
yeah, well, someone needs to be last, right?


Odd has a completely different meaning here.
exactly, odd is the even around here, even when even is odd, odd is oddly even.....






















:blink:

[RichGem]

:blink:

Don't forget to pay royalties to Swampfox for that smiley. It's his and he only lets us use it. :tongue_sm

[sol92258]

Don't forget to pay royalties to Swampfox for that smiley. It's his and he only lets us use it. :tongue_sm

Negatory good buddy

[RichGem]

Negatory good buddy



:eek:

[sol92258]

:eek:
it was one of my favorites before he even heard of B&B....:lol:

[RichGem]

it was one of my favorites before he even heard of B&B....:lol:

Ooh... do you need a TRO then? :lol:

[sol92258]

Ooh... do you need a TRO then? :lol:
Ternary Ring of Operators?

[RichGem]

Ternary Ring of Operators?

Yes. Or a Temporary Restraining Order. Your choice.:w00t:

[sol92258]

Triumphant Return of Obsolescence

[RichGem]

Triumphant Return of Obsolescence

That should be the B&B motto.

[a_bit_crafty]

That should be the B&B motto.


Triumphant Return of Former Obsolescence

ftfy.

And yes. It should.

[sol92258]

That should be the B&B motto.
Wow! Good point! :thumbup1:

[Gruder]

Jim, I'm slow, but congrats on 8k!

Here you go, one small 8k celebration:

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRsgfrCVFy7b9gvBn2SvRNzCf4VB0RmE wplie0faaFj7tRPpc4&t=1&usg=__ZO3hFEOEEFoP0Od-_kyhEFyDS54=

[profsaffel]

Jim, I'm slow


:001_rolle

[Gruder]

:001_rolle

:lol:

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTKPpWupNWOdroBY5oDyFi3fszPLMEww aOYiLEwHTgH9zePNoc&t=1&usg=__HgcBI4zrDIjjJhfV7XhN77mtPvA=

[sol92258]

:lol:

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTKPpWupNWOdroBY5oDyFi3fszPLMEww aOYiLEwHTgH9zePNoc&t=1&usg=__HgcBI4zrDIjjJhfV7XhN77mtPvA=


http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/funny-pictures-sloth-is-not-a-sin.jpg

[sol92258]

Jim, I'm slow, but congrats on 8k!

Here you go, one small 8k celebration:

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRsgfrCVFy7b9gvBn2SvRNzCf4VB0RmE wplie0faaFj7tRPpc4&t=1&usg=__ZO3hFEOEEFoP0Od-_kyhEFyDS54=



Huh???

*looking a little up and to the right*

I must be a little slow, too...

oh, wow! Holy Carp!
Thanks!

[OldSaw]

Hi all,

Long time reader... I figured that I would post something to get Crafty to change her signature.

Now let's see how long it takes for her to notice.

Also, yeah; Post #1!!!

:jump::jump::jump::jump:

Well hello,

Hey, that avatar looks familiar... oh yeah, that's right, she said you're an electrical engineer. Hopefully you feel at ohm here. :lol:

[OldSaw]

Nice to finally say hi to you also, and boy what a quick reply

Blake is kind of like that eye on the back of a dollar bill, you know, the one that never sleeps.

[OldSaw]

And now your up to three post already. It's like potato chips. You can't do just one! :w00t:


mmmmmmmm potato chips

116665

Ooooh, darn you. Now I have to add those to the grocery list.

[OldSaw]

Did we just enter the twilight zone (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twilight_Zone). My first visit to the new TAT and the thread is now at 1984 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen_Eighty-Four) pages

Maybe you did.

[Duckster]

Jim, I'm slow, but congrats on 8k!

Here you go, one small 8k celebration:

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRsgfrCVFy7b9gvBn2SvRNzCf4VB0RmE wplie0faaFj7tRPpc4&t=1&usg=__ZO3hFEOEEFoP0Od-_kyhEFyDS54=


:thumbup1:


Rotate ~ Sea-level fluctuation ~ Rotate



:biggrin:

[OldSaw]

Negatory good buddy

If you said that on the CB today someone would be sure to track you down and punch you in the nose... or at least break your antenna off so you can't say it anymore.

[profsaffel]

WHOOT WHOOT ATTENTION!!!

The TATers League has been updated. We now have 2 more spots to fill (8 team league now).

If you missed the first six slots and would like to get in on the action this fall, go to:
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1
the ID# is 301248 and the Password is czar

[moonshine44]

exactly, we specialize in rational numbers....like Pi...

Anyone who thinks that Pi is anything but food is irrational...


Odd has a completely different meaning here.

Different from what? There's nothing the matter with me...matter with me...matter with me...


exactly, odd is the even around here, even when even is odd, odd is oddly even...
:blink:

I find that somehow makes sense. How odd...


Ternary Ring of Operators?

Typically Recalcitrant Obstetrician?

[sol92258]

If you said that on the CB today someone would be sure to track you down and punch you in the nose... or at least break your antenna off so you can't say it anymore.
cool....yeah, I would never say that on the CB, for multiple reasons:
1) don't have a CB
2) I tend not to say some things around folks I'm not familiar with
3) most important of all, after hearing the joke, I tend not to say "Good Buddy" anymore..........ever

[jpb286]

Well hello,

Hey, that avatar looks familiar... oh yeah, that's right, she said you're an electrical engineer. Hopefully you feel at ohm here. :lol:

I prefer Mho, makes the math easier:001_rolle


Anyone who thinks that Pi is anything but food is irrational...

What about e?:biggrin1:

[moonshine44]

What about e?:biggrin1:

Rarely watch that network, myself...

[sol92258]

http://www.snorgtees.com/images/PiBeAsphalt_Fullpic_1.gif

[gollum83]

Nice to finally say hi to you also, and boy what a quick reply

Blake has the fastest keyboard in the west. :cowboy:


Your baby. You're giving birth in 2 days.

I am? Okay which one of you knocked me up? :eek:


Tomorrow this time, we will be at 2010. I predict. However, you will have to post without me, because I am taking the wife to see Raiders of the Lost Ark tomorrow night.

Ray, aren't you about 30 years late for the premier? :tongue_sm


That costs extra. A LOT extra. :biggrin1:

What? How? Why? Why do you know that? :eek2:


Well, we can't have him miss anything now can we?

He's right you know. EVERY page is essential reading. :wink:


exactly, odd is the even around here, even when even is odd, odd is oddly even.....

If you keep thing hard like that you're liable to hurt yourself. :lol:

[jpb286]

http://www.snorgtees.com/images/PiBeAsphalt_Fullpic_1.gif

how 'bout e^(i * pi) + 1= 0

[soapbox]

That should be the B&B motto.

+1, as long as we allow that some obsolescent practices should stay obsolete: we don't need buggy whips and whale-bone corsets to go with our razors, unless people just want to collect them. :thumbup1: