Random Thoughts 15: Crystal Clear 2021 Edition

[CycloneErik]

Never had an HR e-mail congratulating me on being the finalist for a position.
Sure, I had the job before it was posted, but that all seems secure now.

 

[VeloClone]

Never had an HR e-mail congratulating me on being the finalist for a position.
Sure, I had the job before it was posted, but that all seems secure now.

I usually take letters congratulating me for being a finalist as part of an HR prank to build up my hopes so they can dash them more spectacularly later.

 

[BCClone]

On the line with hobby lobby. Had 360+ charge come directly onto my debit card (never gets used - once maybe) or credit card and trying to sort it out.

 

[VeloClone]

On the line with hobby lobby. Had 360+ charge come directly onto my debit card (never gets used - once maybe) or credit card and trying to sort it out.

Let me guess: $300 of beads and silk flowers.

 

[BCClone]

Let me guess: $300 of beads and silk flowers.

Hobby lobby can't find the charges they said. So I'm off to the bank to dispute it.

 

[CycloneErik]

I usually take letters congratulating me for being a finalist as part of an HR prank to build up my hopes so they can dash them more spectacularly later.

Back in seminary, I applied for a weekend job. Spoke to the interviewer for a couple minutes, and he raced down the hall to talk to his manager. They came and got me. We had a great interview. Manager stopped to say, "Erik, I have to tell you something. You are exactly the person I've been praying for to fill this position. You are God's answers to my prayers for my company and my life. I'll call you Monday (this was a Friday) to formally offer you this job."

He never called. I called in on Wednesday just to get the news over with.
Yeah, that stuff sticks. If this were a real job search, I'd be concerned.

 

[jcyclonee]

Let me guess: $300 of beads and silk flowers.

Probably thread. Remember, he's the seamstress.

 

[BCClone]

Probably thread. Remember, he's the seamstress.

Just so you know I can sew, here I am fixing todays daily wear.

 

[wxman1]

You all will probably enjoy this story.

So we were out to eat with MrsWx's family last evening at Need Pizza (good local pizza place downtown CR). Her dad hands her a plate with pizza on it and says "It doesn't fit". I instinctively say "TWSS", look up, her grandma is praying on the other side of the table...ooppss.

 

[BCClone]

You all will probably enjoy this story.

So we were out to eat with MrsWx's family last evening at Need Pizza (good local pizza place downtown CR). Her dad hands her a plate with pizza on it and says "It doesn't fit". I instinctively say "TWSS", look up, her grandma is praying on the other side of the table...ooppss.

I'm sure you added you into the prayer at that point. Should be good for the day then.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

You all will probably enjoy this story.

So we were out to eat with MrsWx's family last evening at Need Pizza (good local pizza place downtown CR). Her dad hands her a plate with pizza on it and says "It doesn't fit". I instinctively say "TWSS", look up, her grandma is praying on the other side of the table...ooppss.

Years ago (probably 30) I worked with a guy and he was the first I ever heard use the TWSS expression. It got to the point if someone said something that really teed one up we would just turn and look at him waiting for him to say it.

 

[JM4CY]

You all will probably enjoy this story.

So we were out to eat with MrsWx's family last evening at Need Pizza (good local pizza place downtown CR). Her dad hands her a plate with pizza on it and says "It doesn't fit". I instinctively say "TWSS", look up, her grandma is praying on the other side of the table...ooppss.

My grandma would of found that freakin' hilarious, RIP. But this is the same 85 yr old woman who went to "Hot Tub Time Machine" alone in theaters because she thought it looked good, so there's that.

 

[JM4CY]

Never had an HR e-mail congratulating me on being the finalist for a position.
Sure, I had the job before it was posted, but that all seems secure now.

Urinal-cake inspector?

 

[CycloneErik]

Urinal-cake inspector?

No. That's a little too advanced.

 

[JM4CY]

No. That's a little too advanced.

Makes sense. That’s a fine art. Seems like more of a god given skill than something that’s trainable.

 

[CycloneErik]

Makes sense. That’s a fine art. Seems like more of a god given skill than something that’s trainable.

I skipped those classes, too.

 

[wxman1]

My grandma would of found that freakin' hilarious, RIP. But this is the same 85 yr old woman who went to "Hot Tub Time Machine" alone in theaters because she thought it looked good, so there's that.

Her other grandparents would have laughed. These ones...not so much.

 

[ScottyP]

I'm thinking about making some Tomato soup with some remaining tomatoes out of my garden. Is it too early/warm for soup?

 

[4cy16]

I'm thinking about making some Tomato soup with some remaining tomatoes out of my garden. Is it too early/warm for soup?

Never too early. My wife has already made homemade tomato soup and it was very good.
She also made butternut squash soup over the weekend also.

 

[BoxsterCy]

Now that I've totally pissed away the morning I'm going to go change that bike tire. Glad I hadn't tossed the old ones yet although never expected to use it while I see if I can get a new tire under warranty.