THAT would have livened up the luncheon.

And the break room -- for quite a while.

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oh, we went OUT - to a nice restaurant. Lots of business lunches going on around us. And our president sitting next to me.

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Thank God for Leif's bold and swaggering sense of style and for Gud having his camera handy, because otherwise today would be a total waste.

What JZ said.

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Puts away the knives and pulls out the chainsaw.

Let me at 'em!! I'll be glad to handle all your asshat needs as required today. Brought to you by the person who was told she couldn't finish what she promised to by noon, had 6 units under test given to another tech and then got them all back because he couldn't do the job and she still had it all done by noon. Confidence, much? Blargh, yes, it's an important client, but I don't BS and I don't tapdance. WYSIWYG. Still, gotta say, while it's frustrating, it's not the level of asshattery seen by the rest of you today. I'm off to go drink beer and will think of you all as I do so.

Anyway, cute pictures of Leif, Gud! Thanks for making the day a little cheerier.

Oh, and sj? I've found that writing the director of the program or department head with a fix it or suffer letter that is cc: to your rep and/or senator usually gets people to sit up and take notice. Good luck with the insurance.

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I just got a big honkin' bonus and was told how great my work for Team A was. Instead I am obsessing on Team B, which I asked to leave because I couldn't work with them, sending me E-mail that hinted at disappointment with my tidy-up work. Obsess obsess I should have done a better job for Team B.

Could somebody bitch-slap my brain? Thanks.

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Could somebody bitch-slap my brain? Thanks.

Betsy's brain, just settle down! You got a big honking bonus, plus the appreciation and the praise. That's plenty good. Team B needs to go fuck off right now.

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Someone just made popcorn.

Someone is evil.

Now I want popcorn.

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Cass, I have been thinking about you and your household packing. When I packed up my house last year, I almost crippled my hands. How are you doing physically with all of this? I'm amazed at what you're accomplishing and glad that you are taking time to play here. The packing thing is such drudgery. Yay for seeing progress. It can help the flagging energy.

katefate! Bless Flexeril for letting me move my limbs and Benedryl for getting it a little closer to being able to breathe. Sadly, I am thinking how much nicer it would have been here if I had done this ages ago - gone through all of it and only kept what I needed or loved. It's rather startling how much I am getting rid of.

I have my surgery followup appointment this afternoon. I need a clue on what to expect. Recovery is taking longer than I thought.

I hope you get some good answers.

for old cell phones.

Thanks, Epic! I am up to four to donate. And that is with me keeping a backup in case I murder my real phone. Again.

Because I have the time management skills of a lemur on millipedes.

I am as one with billytea. And for once? That is just the most depressing thing.

Must shower and pack now. I have no idea what shade of grey I will be until at least Sunday with all of the driving, memorials and having company after. But if it is black, know there is no cause for concern until at least Monday evening. Alternately, I might be here lots just for the sane company.

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Betsy's brain, just settle down! You got a big honking bonus, plus the appreciation and the praise. That's plenty good. Team B needs to go fuck off right now.

What Hec said.

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Aside from Leif's sartorial dash, the other high point of today is the naming of the Wallybee.

Other than that, my tailbone still hurts from Tahoe sledding and I still need some lunch. Does that sound right to you?

Have sudden urge to go all Jubal Early on various management types

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