I’m still up too, but not because I want to be.
My daughter went to the movies and I have to give her a ride home. :rolleyes:
None of the friends she’s meeting there drive. I am so damn tired. All I want to do is lie down and close my eyes. If I do that, however, I’ll miss the call.
I’m starting to wonder whether Sheboss has come back with a case of meningitis…
OK, when she’s nervous she gets these attacks of Teh Stoopit, leading to things like deciding (again) that our per diems are too high (please note that our per diems are ultimately paid by the end client, not by her company). This time, she’s told me that I can’t get per diems for this week, I have to pressent expenses but she doesn’t know how;
she’s told another coworker that she won’t get paid for in-transit hotel (in-transit hotels have been paid by the end client for everybody, every single time, so far, except for me because I didn’t bother claim it the one time I had it, and I don’t think it’s any of their business which flights am I taking anyway);
today Math-Girl has been giving us a small tutoring on a part of The Program she knows better than the rest of us - every two lines, Sheboss would stop her, ask whether we understood and basically repeat what Math-Girl had said.
I think part of it is having to come back to work, part of it that since she’s spent her 3 weeks of vacation on the other end of the world with a younger and hyperenergetic sister she hasn’t had time to rest or see other folks and part of it is that people aren’t asking about her vacation enough.
But compare. Ask Math-Girl about Cuba: “oh it was lovely! We had a lot of fun, but I’m afraid we were very frustrating for Cuban guys, they kept hitting on us and we were like ‘we’re Basque, don’t bother… you know, uh, the more you say you’re in love with me, the less it’s going to work, I just can’t believe you’re in love with me after five minutes…’”
Ask her where did they go, get the list of places, with some description and a promise of pictures.
Ask Sheboss about Australia: “oh Lord, it was cold!” -> cue people biting their tongue to keep from pointing out that someone who wears a jumper when the room is at less than 28C (or rather, some two) wasn’t paying attention in geography class.
Ask Sheboss where did they go: “we mostly stayed in Sidney.”
Ask did they like the Opera House: “oh, we didn’t go.”
Didn’t you go to the harbor? I mean, not to see something at the Opera, but just to walk around the harbor?: “why would we go? we don’t like the sea.”
Oh, and she doesn’t have any pictures.
So maybe another part of her current attack of meningitis is that she doesn’t know why in Og’s name they went to Australia, cos I sure have no idea!
She did like Hong Kong, though, they spent two days there. Mostly that “everybody was wearing Prada and Chanel and Tous and Calvin Klein, they’re SO totally into fashion!” cue a lot of frozen faces :smack: (mind you, this is a woman who, when The Guy asked her jokingly whether she’d bought three of the same slacks in different colors, answered “no, five… why?” - she is interested in clothes but can’t figure what they’re about)
Nava, your sheboss sounds … challenged, in more ways than one! You have my sympathies. I hope that she’ll come around some as she gets used to being back from vacation.
I’m up and caffeinating already; and might I just add:
HAPPY FIRDAY!!!
And it’s also the start of the Labor Day weekend - so three day weekend as well. Woo and hoo!! 
Hi.
It’s too early to be awake.
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’ here. Actually, and I can’t believe this myself… I made coleslaw already! Og Bless KitchenAid! 
That shredder attachment thingy will shred/chop a metric buttload of stuff in no time. I feel so productive!
Anywho… shortly I shall purtify and go drop stuff off at da workplace. Then I shall return to da cave and continue with preparaptions for the big weekend. I probably won’t be around a whole lot what with company and all. Heh. This is a good weekend for Jerry to be upgradin’ the board IMO.
doggio I hope DM shows up so y’all can ummmm… “fix” evil assistant.
Nava sheboss sounds like a piece of work.
{{{Pie}}} hope things are gettin’ better.
BioRosie HEE!
BioTigs y’all have a great trip.
Later Y’all!
Morning all.
I figure this will be my last chance to post before they take the boards down as I’m running errands all morning… it’ll be tough, but I know I can make it for a whole four days without The Dope.
See y’all on the flipside!
Good morning, everyone!
Heh, good song, rosie.
I was awake till after 1:00 and woke up shortly after 7. Not sure if yesterday’s nap counted for last night or the night before.
Guess I should get moving. I want to get lots done this morning. A little bit of painting at any rate, would be good.
Don’t know if I’ll be back before the board goes down. Mahna, aren’t you joining us during amnesia weekend?
GT
Happy frickin’ Firday. I only got half of what I was expecting in today’s paycheck. It’s like I get to live off of last year’s budget all over again. (Last year’s budget varied between $20-$0 a month of non-bill money.)
This next month is going to suck financially.
Oooh, not good. What happened?
And…I forgot…hugs to Pie. Hope today is better.
GT
Firday. meh.
Nava, Sheboss might be related to my DM.
swampy, I ain’t holding my breath.
Sorry, Spaz.
It’s always been there. I keep doing by accident when I surf from my iPhone.
ETA: oh yeah, good morning and afternoon to all! I wonder who will get the last recorded post on teh boards before the live board goes down?
{{{Spaz}}} that well and truly sucks!
I got a call from work askin’ if I had an approximate time I might be finished up with the workpile. I answered, “How bout now?” I told him I was plannin’ on comin’ in just to turn it in. Instead, they’re sendin’ a courier to pick it up. WOOHOO!!! Good because, knowin’ me, I’d have ended up stickin’ around a couple of hours. This way I can just hand it all over and it goes right to where it needs to be, which is the home office in Thomasville, Jawja. So, I can get my considerable butt in gear and start takin’ care of gettin’ ready for sis and company.
Oh, guess what?
MY SISSY IS COMIN’ THIS WEEKEND!!! YAAAAAAY!!!
Look at the cool view outside my window this morning- the sky was brighter, but the clouds were this amazing.
ITD - that is absolutely beautiful.
Glad you are getting to see your sister this weekend, Swampbear.
Nava - I never metnion this but I thnk you have just the coolest life. I loved your pictures and how your location changes by country depending on where you are working. Very envious when I get up for the 8000th day in a row to get the kidlets to the bus and do the same thing I always do… Well, except for the Sheboss part. I would have to stuff her in a trunk.
I actually got home in time to watch the speech last night and since there weren’t many people in the bar I was able to watch what I wanted on the TV while I sipped a margarita so it was cool. And now I’m off work until Tuesday of next week. And the board will be down. What the hell am I supposed to do??? Oh yeah, I have some people coming here to visit. That pretty much invited themselves withtheir two kids and dog. But that’s a story for next week when I can be done with it and have some clarity.
anyrse - that was fabulous. I am trying to talk myself out of the pizza inn buffet now. Damn you, vile woman!
It is Firday. Happy Firday!!
Grr work got in the way of my posting.
The Normal Woman from Finance went on maternity leave. Taking over her responsibilities is The Clueless Woman from Finance…My Boss and I can’t figure out if she wasn’t trained on the new temporary responsibilities or if the training just didn’t stick.
So, The Clueless Woman From Finance called regarding the allocation of an invoice. She wanted me to confirm that I allocated an invoice correctly because it was different. Well, of course it’s correct or I wouldn’t have done it that way. Then she said that I should check. So, I said, “OK, Boss will be in on Tuesday. I’ll check with her then.” She said, “Well, today is the last day. I need the answer today. There’s no one else you can check with??” What it’s the “last day” for, I have no idea.
Let’s see:
(((((Pie))))) I hope today is better.
Cute song, Rosie.
Sorry the hair cut isn’t what you want M2
Cool Pic, Soapy
Congrats **Swampy ** on the almost day off. Or will the courier bring more stuff for you to do?
Ick on SheBoss Nava
I don’t rememember what time the board is going down. So, I’ll see everyone on the flipside.
Is this thing still on…?
Skimmed, did not read… busy Friday here! Yays, boos, etc. as appropriate.
See you one the other side of the upgrade (well, and maybe during Amnesia Weekend as well… could be fun :D)
10 minutes and counting…
Supposed to be in about 10 minutes, I think.
Happy Firday, everyone! I’m off work for four whole days! Woo-hoo!
Tomorrow we’re gonna get the pay-per-view of my Dad’s alma mater - University of Texas. They’re having the opening game. He’s invited a friend over! That’s the first time ever. I’m gonna make a pot of chili, even if it’s still not “football weather” by any stretch of the imagination.
Today will be a slug day, except for running a couple of errands. Yay for time off!
Bye! See y’all tonight…
soapy, blow that up and frame it! Gorgeous!
I’m kinda feeling anxious about the upgrade…kinda like when you are waiting for Santa to come.
Plans for the weekend include a shopping spree for traveling duds and a fambily dinner at the local sushi restaurant. We’re gonna reserve the room where everybody sits on the floor and pertends to be in Tokyo. 
Everybody have a good one!
Mwah!!
Tupug
Last post! See ya on the flip side…