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Post by The Captain on Sept 9, 2015 9:41:03 GMT -5
Am i really the only person here that gets monthly booze?!?! Well, let's just say you gave me an idea...
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Post by The Captain on Sept 9, 2015 8:48:17 GMT -5
Today, I read a random article on msn about "things never to do in front of your daughter." The article was written to a female audience. One of the items was basically, "never use your body to get something you want, like for example wearing a short skirt to a mechanic to get a discount or flirting your way out of a traffic ticket." That got me thinking, how often does stuff like this happen? We could even take it a step further, and ask "how often do people have sex to get something they want?" Like a job promotion, good grade, ect. Personally, I haven't really witnessed anything like this in person. Have you ever witnessed anything like this before? How prolific do you think it is? Is a necessarily a "good" thing? One of the former places I worked for was an absolute cesspool. Marital infidelity was very common and if you didn't play the game you didn't advance as quickly. The former receptionist was promoted first to office manager, then to cash manager (within a 2 year period). When a super important transaction came up that she couldn't handle (multiple cross border currency/cash conversions, interest rate swaps, and settlements across multiple time zones) she panicked and took unscheduled vacation time. Guess who picked up the pieces and got it done? One top officer got an employee at a remote location pregnant (while still married to his wife) them promoted her to corporate and had the company pay to relocate her at the top executive relocation package. I've never claimed to be a hottie, nor am I flirtatious in any way. Still (like most women there, and some men as well) I was propositioned more than once and apparently didn't do a good job of hiding my contempt. Needless to say I didn't get promoted much and got out as fast as I could. That company is now trading as less 1/16th of their top market price. Too many investigations, accusations, and lawsuits have finally caught up with them.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 9, 2015 8:34:43 GMT -5
Chicago Tribune, Cooks Illustrated, Money, Kiplingers, Food and Wine, Garden and Greenhouse for reading material.
Xfinity bundled TV, phone (local and long distance), high speed internet services. We pay $165 a month for the bundle. Seems high to me but we used to pay a lot more at the old house.
Garden and Greenhouse I get for free. I either pay a buck an issue or trade mastercard points for most of the rest. Cooks Illustrated is the only one we pay full price for.
The TV is the only area where I don't feel like I get my money's worth, but DH and DD watch a lot so ok, I guess?
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Post by The Captain on Sept 8, 2015 17:11:49 GMT -5
I think he knows he's already a dead man...
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Post by The Captain on Sept 8, 2015 16:32:16 GMT -5
So, in retrospect, did anybody out there actually "do" any "labor" on labor day? Other than a couple hours on Saturday afternoon, I tried really hard to totally "abstain" for the entire weekend..... Sat in front of a primitive offset smoker the whole day and turned out some awesome bbq. 1 brisket flat, 1 whole pork shoulder, and 2 racks of baby backs. Nailed.them.all!!! Believe it or not, it's harder work that you think. It was hot, no breeze, and keeping the temperature regulated on a cranky small smoker it a treat, let me tell you. But, ohhhhh so worth it!
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Post by The Captain on Sept 8, 2015 16:23:13 GMT -5
If you pull up a weather map right now you'll see a line of storms in the Midwest with angry red and yellow spots. I'm under one of the red spots right now. The building actually shook from a lightening strike somewhere close by. Shit - I'm in downtown Chicago - this never happens!!!
Praying this stuff is over with before the commute home!!! Meh. It wasn't that great of a storm. No one felt the need to go up to the conference rooms at the top of the building to watch for lightening strikes on other buildings. (we're on too low of a floor to see anything other than the side of the building next door or across the street.) Lightning strikes are cool. They happen all the time.
It's a bad storm when the sky turns greenish/blackish/grayish and you can see the wall of rain (or maybe hail) heading for the city -- and usually the wind will make the windows go "Whump!" when it hits - right before the intercom "Emergency" message comes thru telling every one to move away from the windows and to go to interior offices or stairwells.
That's a bad storm.
I'm gonna guess you're in one of those REALLY tall buildings. Yanno, the ones we count on to be our lightening rods ! My building only has 25 floors, so for us to feel a big KABOOM it's really a rare event. I think this is actually the first time in four years that we had one hit this close. That and we're really close to Lake Michigan so the water tends to attract the closer strikes anyway...
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Post by The Captain on Sept 8, 2015 14:35:42 GMT -5
Yup, we get red-spot rain all the time. Youse guys in Chicago are amateurs, I tell ya! Now take your kite and go play outside. There's a reason I live in the Midwest. I don't like hurricanes, earthquakes, mudslides, or wild fires. See, we have miserable weather 4 months out of the year. Ice and snow and stuff. In exchange for that, we're not supposed to get severe storm fronts. (Come up for a nice long drive during January and then we'll see who's the amateur!)
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Post by The Captain on Sept 8, 2015 13:33:43 GMT -5
I'm so nervous, poor baby is going to be so upset. They said they have a guy at the day center that cried every day for a month and one that will go outside and stand and cry. That is awful, until they give up hope I guess. That's how those people look like to me that they have given up hope. It just makes me sick. But what good would it do to live like this and me go to an early grave and her still have to go?
She is ok this morning so far, I saw her asleep on the couch at 5 this morning, kitty woke me up wanting food so I stumbled in there.
This is going to haunt me the rest of my life, I will never have peace whether she is here or elsewhere. Honest to God I think if someone knows beforehand to save themselves and their child a lifetime of sadness and misery they are better off not born. I know many will disagree, but live through this and tell me its worth it for this "child". This is the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. I had to make the decision to let my mom go, but she had lived a lifetime at least. And the last 10 years or so had been a wonderful time in her life so that is different.
I am a sad person today, but no I'm not changing my mind, I can't. Pat, I'm going to try and give you a different perspective on this, because I saw it all the time with my DD. Every year at her daycare there would be one or two kids that were being left there for the first time. Many had stay at home parents for years and daycare was a big adjustment for them. They would cry and be sad because their life was changing and often they didn't understand it. Their sadness never lasted long though, because they would realize they had more people to interact with and eventually came to the realization that they could do a lot of things for themselves and that their parent didn't have to jump at every demand. Obviously I know it's a bit different in your case, but I've also seen seniors much happier in retirement homes then they thought possible. Give it a year. You'll be shocked at how far your DD may come.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 8, 2015 13:25:46 GMT -5
If you pull up a weather map right now you'll see a line of storms in the Midwest with angry red and yellow spots.
I'm under one of the red spots right now. The building actually shook from a lightening strike somewhere close by. Shit - I'm in downtown Chicago - this never happens!!!
Praying this stuff is over with before the commute home!!!
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Post by The Captain on Sept 8, 2015 13:22:14 GMT -5
Just a quick note to all EE peeps.
It has come to my attention that there is some concern about a lack of proper "storage" space. People are contemplating delaying appropriate action due to fears of lack of appropriate "resources".
Rest assured that proper facilities are secured. We here at EE want to ensure your continued comfort and assure you that we will continue to maintain proper "facilities".
Questions or concerns on the above can be addressed to someoneelse @ someoneelsesproblem.com
Sincerely,
The Captain - EE Mod.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 8, 2015 10:52:55 GMT -5
Nope, haven't logged in for a month or so.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 8, 2015 10:28:27 GMT -5
Well shit. I just got a call from one of my vendors thanking me for accepting his invitation. Except I didn't do it. Now I'll have to delete the account for sure and deal with all the calls from folks to whom I'm linked in.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 7, 2015 12:05:22 GMT -5
Saturday - met up with some friends and did a Costco run. DD had a sleepover so made dinner for all us.
Sunday spent with the in laws.
Today DH is on call so I'm the pitmaster. Smoking a beef brisket flat, whole pork shoulder, and a rack of ribs. A pot of beans is going on soon. We freeze a lot and have easy dinners over the winter .
DH HATES it when I run the smoker .
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Post by The Captain on Sept 6, 2015 7:41:09 GMT -5
The comments about "mechanical" issues with nose rings made me laugh. I have terrible allergies.... it's not like the stem gets crusty and nasty though lol. And it doesn't have a back on it like an earring, if that matters.
My employer doesn't care what I look like as long as I'm not a safety hazard and I'm not nekkid or close to it. I have a co-worker that was going through some things and shaved her head bald. She decided she likes it and has kept it shaved for several years. I use to want a tattoo, but I never got one. I have co-workers with visible tattoos, Pink - if you don't mind me asking, how does it stay in then? Is it prone to falling out?
In other news I am living proof that people's views can change. When I was younger (in college) I absolutely believed tats did not belong on women. My sorority went through a phase where everyone got the greek symbols on their ankles. I think I was one of maybe 5 holdouts and got a lot of grief for it, which among other things made me leave the organization my senior year.
Now I can appreciate good body art for what it is and may still get a small one someplace discreet someday. I still think there are places where tats are not appropriate, especially if you choose to go into certain professions but as always - I'm sure some may disagree.
DH is freaking out BTW. He can't imagine me with a tat or a cartilage piercing.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 4, 2015 15:49:44 GMT -5
How do you play this game? I'm male Caucasian (good body and all that stuff), who loves long walks on the beech, romantic nights at home with our favorite movies...and wine. Kayaking and Canoeing...I'm by a lake, and well, yes, I like football and tennis. But I will always watch figure skating with you. Love music, good music of all kinds...rap, not so much. So do I get to join, or have I given it all away All are welcome. It's just a fun, fluffy thread meant to kill time and get to know some of us a little better. We tend to be a little more lighthearted, not always, and once you're on for awhile you'll notice some of the fun, innocent flirtations that go on (PG-13!!!). You just answer the last question posted, then pose of your own. So yes - in response to your question you get to join! SL - I attend adult Halloween parties, haven't hosted one...yet What is the next movie you plan on seeing in the theatre?
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Post by The Captain on Sept 4, 2015 15:36:36 GMT -5
I have always said I'd never expect my staff to work harder than I do myself. (Worked for a manager once who had no problem abusing his rank, nope - not me, not gonna happen).
For me this is a bit of a learning exercise as well. I HATE doing stuff like this, but if I'm going to be a good manager I need to teach the lead to take responsibility. Honestly, first time in my 25+ year career I'm going to have to do this.
Sometimes it's not always good to be the boss.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 4, 2015 15:11:51 GMT -5
You know, I TRY not to be a bitch. BUT Office is closing early today. I've been telling my staff for WEEKS that if the return isn't consolidated and tied out to our control schedule we can't take the weekend off. It's now 3:10 (we let out at three) and I'm still waiting on one return to review, the consolidations are not done, and my lead spent hours reviewing information returns? Parts of the return that are not critical to the tie out process? Serious lapse in judgment dude. Now you are putting me in the position of having to come in to work by myself this weekend, or making you come in by yourself this weekend. So I'm sitting here fuming and reviewing shit that isn't due until 9/15. This isn't the first time my lead has pulled this stuff on me. For the first time in my career I think I'll make the underling suffer. They need to learn how to manage a process without putting it on their manager to play catch up.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 4, 2015 9:25:33 GMT -5
Dear drunk woman having a loud cell phone conversation on the train,
How can you blame me for laughing at something you said, when it was so loud they could hear it through closed doors in the next car?
I'm immune to your stink eye.
Signed - Not bothering to zip it in some cases - The Captain.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 4, 2015 9:19:57 GMT -5
I go into DC enough where if you aren't in a suit and tie every day you are underdressed. I've been in the conservative firm and I was hardly well paid at $39k and salaried. Happy to be where I'm at now. I can pull out the conservative for audits or dealing with the DC crowd but the rest of the time it's business casual except for meetings with certain people. Today's a polo, jeans and sneakers. Monday will be a skirt, blouse and heels. Closed back is hell for me because of a narrow heel. I gravitate to open back because it's easier. I don't waste hours trying to find a pair that will work. Jealous!!! Seriously...I harp on the E-wing about our dress policy all the time. Sure if you are meeting with someone external you should put on the monkey suit but what is accomplished by having to go business professional every day? Since so many other companies are more casual it is a bit of a downer. I can't remember the last time I wore jeans to work on a weekday.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 4, 2015 8:57:15 GMT -5
Needles don't bother me at all. That being said I've never come up with something I think I want on me forever. I have single ear piercings. Trying to go double could be problematic. I have the original piercings from when I was a kid. They got messed up from constant ear infections. They had closed up I thought but I can still get earrings through them. The one is too low to the bottom of my lobe. These posts about conservative make me happy that I can be business casual in the office and only need to break out the conservative stuff on site for audits. Which are very few for me. When I worked in public accounting open toed heels seemed risque. Our dress code explicitly states shoes have to have closed toes and backs. Even on jeans days (like maybe 4X a year for charity) we can't wear gym shoes. We're THAT conservative. It is what it is. I'm well paid, get a fair amount of respect, and get to run my function with almost no interference (which is gold, I tell you, gold!). As with everything there are positives and negatives. I know it's hard to understand there are still pockets of ultra-conservatism out there if you haven't encountered them, but trust me they still exist. A double ear piercing will raise a few eyebrows in the E-suite. Remember, these are guys in ties and cufflinks every freaking day. I'm thinking a double piercing in the lobes with small diamond studs as a perm fixture.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 4, 2015 8:02:40 GMT -5
So those who actually remember anything that I post know I'm pretty much a plain vanilla, almost as conservative as they get, tax professional. No tattoos, only one piercing in each ear, no hair color etc. Really as milk and white bread as they get. When I was younger I promised myself I'd get a second set of piercings in my ears when I passed the CPA exam as an incentive. Well, that never happened. Several milestones have come and gone and I still never did it because the original goal was never achieved. So why am I considering a second set of piercings now? I'm set in my career, have nothing to prove (and actually will raise a few eyebrows at my ultra conservative company if I do it) and have a teen daughter I need to set a (conservative) example for. It's not like I need to act out a rebellious phase of youth. Maybe I should just get a small tat somewhere only DH could see? But then the tattoo artist would have to see that area and well, I'm conservative and all, so we know the dilemma here, right?Ok, fine. I'll just go back to my numbers. Simple solution... buy DH tattoo lessons and his own tattoo ink and machine... Nope, Nope, Nope! The man can't draw a straight line. Besides, doesn't it involve a needle? You think I'm letting him near me with a sharp object?
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Post by The Captain on Sept 4, 2015 8:01:01 GMT -5
Then how about having the stones reset so that you can wear them?? Goodness... I see we need a field trip to gather up some YMAM folks get them drunk and take them to the tattoo/piercing parlor I really am opposed to tattoos...and yet I think I should get one... Copious amounts of alcohol could squelch my absolutely sane reasons why this would be a bad idea and yet I kinda want to do it anyway And who am I? Whenever I think about politicians who flip flop, I have to look at my own views on tattoos are bad/I want one. See, I think this is so freaking hilarious cause I like your avatar so much I'm thinking about that for a tat....
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Post by The Captain on Sept 4, 2015 7:59:26 GMT -5
So those who actually remember anything that I post know I'm pretty much a plain vanilla, almost as conservative as they get, tax professional. No tattoos, only one piercing in each ear, no hair color etc. Really as milk and white bread as they get. When I was younger I promised myself I'd get a second set of piercings in my ears when I passed the CPA exam as an incentive. Well, that never happened. Several milestones have come and gone and I still never did it because the original goal was never achieved. So why am I considering a second set of piercings now? I'm set in my career, have nothing to prove (and actually will raise a few eyebrows at my ultra conservative company if I do it) and have a teen daughter I need to set a (conservative) example for. It's not like I need to act out a rebellious phase of youth. Maybe I should just get a small tat somewhere only DH could see? But then the tattoo artist would have to see that area and well, I'm conservative and all, so we know the dilemma here, right? Ok, fine. I'll just go back to my numbers. Lol! You consider a second ear piercing "going rogue"? Honey, that's still very vanilla. I know, right?!?
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Post by The Captain on Sept 3, 2015 15:32:25 GMT -5
Raiders? Whoze that? What is your favorite song that's been released in the past year?
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Post by The Captain on Sept 3, 2015 14:14:15 GMT -5
Michigander - no tips but want to wish you well and thank you so much for sharing your experiences on the board. Whether or not you realize it, you are helping others who will find themselves in a similar situation.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 3, 2015 12:35:36 GMT -5
Just start wearing a cool ankle bracelet. Remove it when you're done rebeling! I wear trouser socks and pants most of the time...not really all that effective!
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Post by The Captain on Sept 3, 2015 9:41:18 GMT -5
Do something a little less radical, Captain, like getting you nose pierced. I still don't understand how folks can clear out/clean out their nose by blowing while having equipment in their nose. A little LESS radical?!? Can you imagine me giving my annual presentation to the board of directors with a nose piercing?!? I'm fairly certain I'd cause at least one, maybe two hear attacks! For the board - I'm with Tenn on not quite understanding the mechanics of keeping stuff clean, BUT have worked with many eastern Indian women with nose piercings that I consider very attractive.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 3, 2015 9:22:27 GMT -5
Not funny ArchietheDragon!!! Actually I was thinking maybe this? 01100100 01101111 00100000 01101110 01101111 00100000 01101000 01100001 01110010 01101101 00001010
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Post by The Captain on Sept 3, 2015 9:09:01 GMT -5
Dodge Caravan? Really?!? Well at least it wasn't a Kia Soul or Smart for two
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Post by The Captain on Sept 3, 2015 9:06:12 GMT -5
Heh, Heh! You pretty much nailed what her reaction would be. 'Cept she want to come with me to get a second set herself.
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