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Eerhardt · Post by **Eerhardt** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 8:20 am

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** finishes SLURRing away the hottub and refills it with whipcream, sprinkles and chocolate syrup ** Hi, Viv. I'm here too

@HLD: same here, man - can I get you a drink?

fable · Post by **fable** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 8:22 am

What, am I the invisible poster, unworthy of a virtual shot glass filled with my choice of imaginary alcoholic content?

@HLD, I suspect you're entering the Holiday Syndrome. Hardly anybody does anything today, and steels themselves instead for visits by relatives. Of course, you have IWD2, so you have a task.

Eerhardt · Post by **Eerhardt** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 8:26 am

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@Fable: I thought you were going to show us what tricks you could do with a hottub filled with whipcream, sprinkles and chocolate syrup

- but who am I to deny you the pleasure of a drink first? ** pours Fable a pint of E.S.S. **

fable · Post by **fable** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 8:29 am

Satisfied

Thanks. This is the third dreary day we've had in New Jersey in a row. The state is dry as a proverbial bone, with water emergency rules in force, and we're supposed to be in the middle of a 5-day-run of rain, but not a drop has fallen in this area. Clouds we have, lots of grey, gravid clouds. But they pass overhead with the same blithe unconcern exhibited by rich Nuovo-Republicans ignoring a tent city.

HighLordDave · Post by **HighLordDave** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 8:30 am

Originally posted by fable
What, am I the invisible poster

Well, you have gone to the "invisible" mode, so we can never tell if you're really around or just poping in for a post/spam-and-run . . .

@HLD, I suspect you're entering the Holiday Syndrome. Hardly anybody does anything today, and steels themselves instead for visits by relatives. Of course, you have IWD2, so you have a task.

You're right that before a 3-day weekend or major holiday things are usually dull, but this is the first week of classes and today is the last day of drop/add and to pay fees before the registrar automatically drops people from classes, so many of the offices on campus are (in theory) fully-staffed today and the main administrative building is overrun with kids trying to fill up their schedule, settle up with the bursar and find out when their financial aid award is going to arrive.

We've also got one manager off on maternity leave and another person off for a personal emergency, so even the pace of regular work is slowing down.

I'd try and sneak in some IWD2 here at work, but my workstation machine is too old and slow.

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 8:31 am

I am not here...to busy not working...what with all that non work i don't have to do.

fable · Post by **fable** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 8:39 am

Well, you have gone to the "invisible" mode, so we can never tell if you're really around or just poping in for a post/spam-and-run . . .

It's difficult sometimes to stay here even when I'm still running GB; but for now, I've turned off invisible mode.

I'd try and sneak in some IWD2 here at work, but my workstation machine is too old and slow.

I strongly recommend it. It's important to keep our minds occupied with challenges at work, else they'll degrade into paperweights. You owe it yourself and your coworkers to play!

Eerhardt · Post by **Eerhardt** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 8:40 am

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@Fable: Glad I could quench your thirst

. Over here, the last couple of days have been particularly grey and have seen plenty of rain

- not much of a summer this year... ** pours Mr Sleep a non-alcoholic drink from the non-supply and pours himself a glass of J.D. **

HighLordDave · Post by **HighLordDave** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 8:42 am

Originally posted by fable
I strongly recommend it. It's important to keep our minds occupied with challenges at work, else they'll degrade into paperweights. You owe it yourself and your coworkers to play!

I wonder if I can use this wording to my advantage in my next annual performance review . . .

Eerhardt · Post by **Eerhardt** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 8:44 am

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you have those too? ** thinks how the monthly reports are due again next Monday and takes a drink from his J.D. **

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 8:45 am

Re: the actions of Eerhardt

Originally posted by Eerhardt
** pours Mr Sleep a non-alcoholic drink from the non-supply and pours himself a glass of J.D. **

I am honoured

All this non drinking is making me thirsty, although i need to go to my non home, it's Friday after all...only another 40 minutes...then it's into my non car where i will put it in a non gear and drive on a non road

Eerhardt · Post by **Eerhardt** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 8:49 am

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Well, wouldn't want you to have a safe non-trip home, Sleep

** takes another drink from his J.D. ** @HLD: can I pour you a Jägermeister, perhaps? @Fable: I can't say the Helldesk is particularly challenging either

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fable · Post by **fable** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 8:52 am

Originally posted by HighLordDave
I wonder if I can use this wording to my advantage in my next annual performance review . . .

Of course, feel free to do so. You may quote me, if you wish. I will stand valiantly by your side as you fight to keep your job, and accompany you to your choice of bars as soon as you lose it.

Eerhardt · Post by **Eerhardt** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 9:03 am

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** takes out Flammie [size=0]TM[/size] notebook, notes down the last part to Fable's statement and SLURRs some more Jack Daniels ** Cheers! Unfortunately, I have to take my leave again for today as I still have to rely on public transport to get me home. Normally, I should be driving the new car to work on Monday

- have a good weekend, all! Dusty will take care of your orders

** heads for his sleeping pint in the lab **

fable · Post by **fable** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 9:03 am

I'm heading to lunch with my wife. See you all later!

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 9:14 am

Originally posted by fable
I'm heading to lunch with my wife. See you all later!

*sigh* My work day is just starting!

Vivien · Post by **Vivien** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 9:37 am

Awe, some people around

*hug*

Let's see, like HLD I'm bored out of my mind

I'm looking up renaissance costumes and trying to find the most attractive ones, but so far I'm not sure...

But, hey, it's better than working.

Fable: *hug* I am READING those debates, but not able to contribute. I'm very frustrated and confused about the current situation. My fiancee told me that I'm crazy because I'm worried about Bush invading Iraq. To him it is a simple case of a mad man 'in the future probably getting nuclear weapons' to 'in the future' use against us and we should strike first. I just think there are so many other nations that also are led by mad men who HAVE nuclear weapons... I just wonder if we are doing things for the right reasons... And I dont' think I'm insane about this

To find an example of other countries we also should be worried about, I started babbling about the killing of those students protesting for Democracy in China and couldn't remember the names so of course I must not know what I'm talking about.

Anyway, sorry for that rant

Mr. Sleep and Gwally and Eerh *hug*

Tybaltus · Post by **Tybaltus** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 9:41 am

I think all of them except for HLD and Gwally have left

But Im here too. Just been lurking, cause Ive had nothing to say.

Vivien · Post by **Vivien** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 9:49 am

Originally posted by Tybaltus
I think all of them except for HLD and Gwally have left

But Im here too. Just been lurking, cause Ive had nothing to say.

That happens to me all the time

Hence the reason my pm box overflows. I try to think of a good reply and can't so wait and then an awkward amount of time has passed

It's better just to send back smilies or something I think

Tybaltus · Post by **Tybaltus** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 9:54 am

Originally posted by Vivien

That happens to me all the time

Hence the reason my pm box overflows. I try to think of a good reply and can't so wait and then an awkward amount of time has passed

It's better just to send back smilies or something I think

I hardly ever use the private messaging system. And hardly anyone has ever pm'ed me. I think a total of 5 different people have pm'ed me-only one person has done it multiple times. I have pm'ed someone without responding to a previous pm only 3 times.

Usually when Im in a loss for words, I usually just be quiet and lurk until I can join the conversation again.

Ah, awkward silence. Something that Im quite familiar to in RL and on the forum.

I hate it.