Random Thoughts 14: I can see clearly now 2020 edition

[SaraV]

At previous job, I had a set way of opening my software. My most used job specific software, email, next most used software, an Excel sheet I used daily, etc. My second screen usually only held two software bits, but was extremely helpful.

Nowadays, it's a little bit more hodgepodge. Email or most used software is first/second, and then it's usually just chronologically what I need. (Calculator, Excel spreadsheet(s), invoice software, etc) I'd like to organize my computer a bit better, placing most frequently used files on the desktop, but IT has us so locked down that I usually launch everything from the Start button.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Wasn't making fun of you, was just taking a small shot at Gr8. Guy works too much, IMO.

Totally agree.

And I'm not mad. Just sticking up for myself!

 

[NWICY]

Great day at work today finished at 1:30 headed over to Rochester area for bike ride and drive thru Greek food from the Greek Orthodox Church fund raiser. Went last yr the food is good.

 

[BCClone]

Leaving for a wedding in a few minutes. I have no clue on this one. It could be anywhere from Amish level strict to hillbilly wild. No idea how to dress.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Also, computer nerds do things very different than most people, do not try to understand them because you may need to be drunk for it to make sense.

Yes you do

Wasn't making fun of you, was just taking a small shot at Gr8. Guy works too much, IMO.

I was on from 7am Friday - 3am this morning and back on at 7:30am. These DR tests are 100% ridiculous. So unorganized especially when there is an entire team dedicated to doing them and then it seems me and two other guys do the majority of the actual work. He wanted me to stay on the call. I told him nope, I'll stay logged on but he can call me.
Now you understand all the trips to Costco for vodka

 

[Rabbuk]

At previous job, I had a set way of opening my software. My most used job specific software, email, next most used software, an Excel sheet I used daily, etc. My second screen usually only held two software bits, but was extremely helpful.

Nowadays, it's a little bit more hodgepodge. Email or most used software is first/second, and then it's usually just chronologically what I need. (Calculator, Excel spreadsheet(s), invoice software, etc) I'd like to organize my computer a bit better, placing most frequently used files on the desktop, but IT has us so locked down that I usually launch everything from the Start button.

Did you pursue that new gig?

 

[NWICY]

Leaving for a wedding in a few minutes. I have no clue on this one. It could be anywhere from Amish level strict to hillbilly wild. No idea how to dress.

I'm really hoping for hillbilly wild, you'll have better stories to tell us.

 

[NWICY]

Well pretty darn good day. Beautiful weather, work went well, good Greek food , and a nice bike ride that was a combo of paved trail and single track.

They really had the drive thru thing figured out the longest part was getting up to order, once you placed your order I think you had it in about 2 minutes.

 

[BCClone]

It turned out to be outside. I was getting really confused when the grandma of the groom and then the father of the groom started giving advice to the couple and explaining the scriptures they were reading. Apparently the person who was to do the service got hurt and couldn’t make it so it was the sermon.

There was a line where people were kicking back drinks hard and those who weren’t drinking at all.

 

[BoxsterCy]

On a morning from a Bogart movie
In a country where they turn back time
You go strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre
Contemplating a crime

 

[KnappShack]

So the fam decided to do a retro Christmas card.

I haven't cut my hair in 6 months and I now have a man's mustache that Magnum hisself would envy

This seems like a very bad idea

 

[BoxsterCy]

So the fam decided to do a retro Christmas card.

I haven't cut my hair in 6 months and I now have a man's mustache that Magnum hisself would envy

This seems like a very bad idea

I approve of this!

Last met with bathroom designer back in early February and set uo a project to start in August. When she saw my hair and mustache a few weeks ago after six months she said "Well, I wasn't expecting that!" I was neatly trimmed and shaved for Mexico six months ago, now I have homeless guy hair and a Wilfred Brimley stache.

 

[CloneLawman]

It turned out to be outside. I was getting really confused when the grandma of the groom and then the father of the groom started giving advice to the couple and explaining the scriptures they were reading. Apparently the person who was to do the service got hurt and couldn’t make it so it was the sermon.

There was a line where people were kicking back drinks hard and those who weren’t drinking at all.

But who was the officiant licensed by the State of Iowa (or wherever you were) that performed the ceremony?

It 'aint legal-like if you don't have one of those involved, be it clergy, a judge, Zevs Cosmos, etc. Unless of course they intend to proceed as common law spouses. Perhaps the "official" marriage solemnization (no, I'm not talking consummation) will occur later if the intended officiant wasn't present.

 

[BCClone]

But who was the officiant licensed by the State of Iowa (or wherever you were) that performed the ceremony?

It 'aint legal-like if you don't have one of those involved, be it clergy, a judge, Zevs Cosmos, etc. Unless of course they intend to proceed as common law spouses. Perhaps the "official" marriage solemnization (no, I'm not talking consummation) will occur later if the intended officiant wasn't present.

No, the DJ they had actually promotes the service of also having licensed officiants to perform the wedding if needed. So she would play the music as it was in the service and walk back and forth (she set up the computers fairly close to the "altar") to then perform the service. The guy who I sat across from for the reception was my son's favorite wrestling coach, he was contacted to perform the service since he used to be a minister (not ordained), but has returned to the catholic faith and not does not consider it right for him to do it.

 

[KnappShack]

I approve of this!

Last met with bathroom designer back in early February and set uo a project to start in August. When she saw my hair and mustache a few weeks ago after six months she said "Well, I wasn't expecting that!" I was neatly trimmed and shaved for Mexico six months ago, now I have homeless guy hair and a Wilfred Brimley stache.

I like the way you operate!

Before trimming the beard I took a selfie with the hair in all of its glory.

Then threw a very rugged filter on there. Made a black and white version too

Both of the pic-to-canvas prints are due here next week. 1 pic is just a vanity project....2 pictures (with black and white no less) is ART

Going up in the home office that I share with Mrs. KnappShack. I'm sure she'll be surprised

 

[CloneLawman]

No, the DJ they had actually promotes the service of also having licensed officiants to perform the wedding if needed. So she would play the music as it was in the service and walk back and forth (she set up the computers fairly close to the "altar") to then perform the service. The guy who I sat across from for the reception was my son's favorite wrestling coach, he was contacted to perform the service since he used to be a minister (not ordained), but has returned to the catholic faith and not does not consider it right for him to do it.

That works. The DJ/wedding officiant to the rescue. Preferable to something like this...

Though maybe not as exciting.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

I miss Alan Rickman.

 

[SCyclone]

Channeling my inner @BoxsterCy:

All you need is love

(My solution for ending the craziness of 2020)

 

[BCClone]

I miss Alan Rickman.

Will always be hans Gruber.

 

[SCyclone]

Was thinking about the wedding @BCClone attended, and the officiant. After officiating at my father-in-law's funeral a couple weeks ago, it occurred to me with the shortage of clergy these days, it will be up to lay persons to pick up the slack.

In my church (Lutheran), the only three things that require an ordained minister are baptism, weddings, and Holy Communion (although I have performed Communion before, with the blessing of the Bishop of the Western Iowa Synod). Our second oldest, Shelby, officiated at sister Hannah's wedding back in 2017. My personal feelings are that God will look kindly upon any good thing performed with Him in mind. Especially now, we all need more love and understanding.