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Old 09-15-2006, 05:59 PM
Scuba_Ben Scuba_Ben is offline
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I had a "Hi Opal" moment!

This past week at work, I was reviewing documentation for the software system that we're developing.

The installation instructions for one module included this gem:
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Before you install this module, first gather the following items:
1. The CD containing this software module.
That's it -- only one item on the list.

I was SO tempted to force a second item onto the list, just so I could add "3. Hi Opal!" But I figured that the customer wouldn't understand the joke, and such jokes are better shared among people who know them.

(BTW: Hi Opal!)
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Old 09-15-2006, 06:35 PM
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Old 09-15-2006, 10:33 PM
Dolores Reborn Dolores Reborn is offline
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I saw a two item list on a conference room whiteboard. I was very tempted to add "Hi Opal", too. If it's still there on Monday I'm going to.
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