The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 506

kindlekitten · 01-26-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

*hugs* Do you have anyone nearby who can go look for her?

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Originally Posted by Javed

KK, sorry to hear the sad news about how the kitten is missing. Hope she is ok. I think Am's suggestion is a good idea; is there anyone that could look around for you?

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Originally Posted by Katti's Cat

Ah KK - I feel for you. And with you not up and about - couldn't you call someone, fire brigade, sheriff or whatever is available? I am certain this is an emergency as the worries interfer with your recouperation.

no, there's really no one. my friends in the immediate area all work during the day, and of course it is dark by 5. Katti'sCat, there is absolutely no support from emergency services for this type of thing.

I'm trying to keep my hopes up, but between reading the dog's body language, and that last shriek... I just don't think so...

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Originally Posted by kazbates

My doctor's office scheduled my surgery for Feb. 10th even though I told them there was a good possibility that I would want to go to the SuperBowl on Feb. 7th . . . in Miami.

Because it took them over a month to coordinate with the assisting doctor and since I REALLY need to get this over with, I'm just going to stick with the scheduled date and forego the SuperBowl.

Hey. . .maybe the Bengals will get there next year and I can go to that one! . . . It could happen. . .

ok, yes, I'm fuzzy... surgery on the 10th, after the game on the 7th... just make sure you are home the 9th?

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

5 AM. The phone rings........21 yr old granddaughter says "did I wake you"? No, I alway"I always sound like that!

"I'm on my way. I"ve left dumbass" (boyfriend)

Oh yea. There goes my peaceful house.

It gets better. Daughter calls at 6. "Can you babysit? Abbey is running a fever."

Sure.

'sigh Abbeys is just sick enough to be a pain..........LOL

thank heavens for Grandmas!

Acreo Aeneas · 01-26-2010, 02:56 PM

$*@$*@# cheaters on Modern Warfare 2. I can't go one game without running into at least one darn cheater. I swear I'm not buying anymore Call of Duty titles if Activision and IW treats a sizable chunk of their consumer base as non-existent entities. Hell I might just boycott all Activision published titles and IW developed ones.

kennyc · 01-26-2010, 02:59 PM

A rule to follow:

"Don't ever get an ex-wife!"

kindlekitten · 01-26-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

A rule to follow:

"Don't ever get an ex-wife!"

that's certainly one I can keep!!!

phenomshel · 01-26-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

A rule to follow:

"Don't ever get an ex-wife!"

Don't get an ex-husband, either!

kennyc · 01-26-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

Don't get an ex-husband, either!

That's a corollary.

or maybe a coronary.

kazbates · 01-26-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

Could? It's a lock! Next year, the Superbowl!

I know, I know, crazy psychiatrist. What a cliche. But hey...

I don't see you as a cliche at all! If anything, I find your view on next year's SuperBowl incredibly sane.

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

ok, yes, I'm fuzzy... surgery on the 10th, after the game on the 7th... just make sure you are home the 9th?

They've got me scheduled for pre-op appointments on the Friday before and the Monday after the SuperBowl. Since my whole family would want to go, that would mean we would have to fly and I just can't afford 5 last minute airline tickets right after Christmas. We had planned to drive down and stay with my folks in Naples and go over to Miami for SuperBowl weekend. The whole thing would take about a week. I'm a little bummed but in the long run, having the surgery is more important.

nomesque · 01-26-2010, 05:19 PM

Awww, KK, I hope she gets back OK

*hugs*

Katti's Cat · 01-26-2010, 07:48 PM

Really annoyed atm. I am currently trying to get back into the workforce (why the hell i don't know) after taking a year off.

I am applying for jobs (that's a start) and I don't mind writing all those stupid letters. But what has me really peeved is that I have to complete those insane online applications over and over again even when it is with the same organisation. I thought the keep my stuff on file, as they so nicely put in their 'Dear Jane' letters - grrrrrrrrr

Patricia · 01-26-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Katti's Cat

Really annoyed atm. I am currently trying to get back into the workforce (why the hell i don't know) after taking a year off.

I am applying for jobs (that's a start) and I don't mind writing all those stupid letters. But what has me really peeved is that I have to complete those insane online applications over and over again even when it is with the same organisation. I thought the keep my stuff on file, as they so nicely put in their 'Dear Jane' letters - grrrrrrrrr

I agree: that sort of thing is very irritating.
But there's nothing to stop you from saving your applications, and pasting in any beautifully-crafted passages into later forms.

Wetdogeared · 01-26-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Katti's Cat

Really annoyed atm. I am currently trying to get back into the workforce (why the hell i don't know) after taking a year off.

I am applying for jobs (that's a start) and I don't mind writing all those stupid letters. But what has me really peeved is that I have to complete those insane online applications over and over again even when it is with the same organisation. I thought the keep my stuff on file, as they so nicely put in their 'Dear Jane' letters - grrrrrrrrr

My partner is going through something similar. Hundreds of online applications. Some accept PDF, some WORD, some only Text and some a combination. Some have a maximum file size and get rejected so we try to shrink them down somehow. Some have a wee text window in which your're supposed to paste your nicely laid out resume. It's a nightmare under pressure to get that income rolling in again.

yvanleterrible · 01-26-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

My partner is going through something similar. Hundreds of online applications. Some accept PDF, some WORD, some only Text and some a combination. Some have a maximum file size and get rejected so we try to shrink them down somehow. Some have a wee text window in which your're supposed to paste your nicely laid out resume. It's a nightmare under pressure to get that income rolling in again.

Yeah, I'm living it now! How do you cram 32 years of experience on a single page?

kennyc · 01-26-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

Yeah, I'm living it now! How do you cram 32 years of experience on a single page?

Yep, I'm there as well. I have a one-page summary followed by 7 pages of "more detail"

I think sometimes that works against me. Age/experience discrimination is Real!

Wetdogeared · 01-26-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

Yeah, I'm living it now! How do you cram 32 years of experience on a single page?

It's near impossible, unless you've been working at the same place and doing the same job for the last 32 years.

Then, when you finally get an ok resume uploaded, they ask you all the questions regarding your education and experience that are already listed on that that very resume. It is oh so tempting to just fill in the blanks with, refer to resume...refer to resume...refer to resume you dumb @##**&...rrggg.

happy_terd · 01-26-2010, 09:54 PM

BAH. Of course my wife wants me to go out in the middle of the rain and get her some chick flick ( No greater love) at block buster and a starbucks treat.

I dont mind so much having to go, but I swear sometimes that woman waits until I am settled for the night before she sends me off. It's as if my test of love for her is am willing to put back on my pants. (im wearing house shorts...dont get excited lol)

*grin* may make a short stop at the local pub for a quick beer though...to keep warm.

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01-26-2010, 02:56 PM	#7577
Acreo Aeneas Kobo Aura Posts: 252 Karma: 500520 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago, Illinois Device: Kobo Aura	$@$@# cheaters on Modern Warfare 2. I can't go one game without running into at least one darn cheater. I swear I'm not buying anymore Call of Duty titles if Activision and IW treats a sizable chunk of their consumer base as non-existent entities. Hell I might just boycott all Activision published titles and IW developed ones.

01-26-2010, 02:59 PM	#7578
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,922 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	A rule to follow: "Don't ever get an ex-wife!"

01-26-2010, 05:19 PM	#7583
nomesque Snooty Bestselling Author Posts: 1,485 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ipswich, QLD, Australia Device: PRS-650	Awww, KK, I hope she gets back OK hugs

01-26-2010, 07:48 PM	#7584
Katti's Cat Wizard Posts: 2,259 Karma: 175640 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Australia Device: Sony PRS-600	Really annoyed atm. I am currently trying to get back into the workforce (why the hell i don't know) after taking a year off. I am applying for jobs (that's a start) and I don't mind writing all those stupid letters. But what has me really peeved is that I have to complete those insane online applications over and over again even when it is with the same organisation. I thought the keep my stuff on file, as they so nicely put in their 'Dear Jane' letters - grrrrrrrrr

01-26-2010, 09:54 PM	#7590
happy_terd Banned Posts: 13,045 Karma: 10105011 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finally made it to Walmart. Device: PRS 420	BAH. Of course my wife wants me to go out in the middle of the rain and get her some chick flick ( No greater love) at block buster and a starbucks treat. I dont mind so much having to go, but I swear sometimes that woman waits until I am settled for the night before she sends me off. It's as if my test of love for her is am willing to put back on my pants. (im wearing house shorts...dont get excited lol) grin may make a short stop at the local pub for a quick beer though...to keep warm.