Topic: The Apparently Necessary Random Stuff Thread (Read 934712 times)

12AX7 · « **Reply #1425 on:** December 12, 2006, 08:00:14 AM »

xolik · « **Reply #1426 on:** December 13, 2006, 02:17:24 PM »

Boss (who happens to be Athiest) postponed maintenance for some reason until Christmas eve and now expects one of us to be here to do it. My response of "Why should one of us do it? You're the godless heathen. YOU work on Christmas eve!" did not go over too well.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #1427 on:** December 13, 2006, 03:57:48 PM »

Is xmas eve a time when no one will be on the server? Then from a practicality point, it's the proper time to do maintenance. As a boss though, he should offer an extra incentive to the volunteer, or at least spread the pain.

Our fiscal year is starting on the 26th, and we have three enterprise systems going live that day. So chances are I'll be working at least part of the day on the 24th and 25th. But at least I'm being bonussed on the project so the pain is less.

Agent_Tachyon · « **Reply #1428 on:** December 13, 2006, 04:45:00 PM »

Quote from: xolik on December 13, 2006, 02:17:24 PM

Boss (who happens to be Athiest) postponed maintenance for some reason until Christmas eve and now expects one of us to be here to do it. My response of "Why should one of us do it? You're the godless heathen. YOU work on Christmas eve!" did not go over too well.

BAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAH! +1

dcrog · « **Reply #1429 on:** December 13, 2006, 05:07:35 PM »

Quote from: xolik on December 13, 2006, 02:17:24 PM

"Why should one of us do it? You're the godless heathen. YOU work on Christmas eve!"

+1

Hey maybe Demo could fill in.

xolik · « **Reply #1430 on:** December 13, 2006, 05:25:54 PM »

Quote from: pbsaurus on December 13, 2006, 03:57:48 PM

Is xmas eve a time when no one will be on the server? Then from a practicality point, it's the proper time to do maintenance. As a boss though, he should offer an extra incentive to the volunteer, or at least spread the pain.

Any weekend would be fine. Hell, any day after 6:00pm would be fine. I think he's just being silly.

Quote from: dcrog on December 13, 2006, 05:07:35 PM

Hey maybe Demo could fill in.

I know we'd be in good hands.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #1431 on:** December 13, 2006, 05:28:05 PM »

Quote from: xolik on December 13, 2006, 05:25:54 PM

Any weekend would be fine. Hell, any day after 6:00pm would be fine. I think he's just being silly.

I know we'd be in good hands.

In that case, he's probably just being an ass. Talk to HR.

ivan · « **Reply #1432 on:** December 13, 2006, 05:38:11 PM »

I wasn't aware Christmas Eve has religious significance.

Oh wait -- didn't Joseph run out for some last-minute shopping?

pbsaurus · « **Reply #1433 on:** December 13, 2006, 05:42:35 PM »

Many celebrate the holidays on that day especially those of us with geographical distance between extended families, like us. We go to my parents on xmas eve and her family on xmas day. I take part in the secular gift giving stuff and of course imbibe in the celebratory comistibles, although I'm not christian.

ivan · « **Reply #1434 on:** December 13, 2006, 05:53:27 PM »

Exactly. No religious significance. So us heathen atheists should not be afraid to step on Christian toes until Christmas Day, which DOES have religious significance.

Boxing Day doesn't count, either.

ivan · « **Reply #1435 on:** December 13, 2006, 05:54:51 PM »

And if you work in retail, there are no holidays.

xolik · « **Reply #1436 on:** December 13, 2006, 06:05:14 PM »

Quote from: ivan on December 13, 2006, 05:53:27 PM

Exactly. No religious significance. So us heathen atheists should not be afraid to step on Christian toes until Christmas Day, which DOES have religious significance.

Boxing Day doesn't count, either.

My point to him wasn't so much about it having religious significance, because outside of a late night church service it doesn't, but that the other admins (myself included) already scheduled trips out of town for the entire weekend to visit our families. Pulling a willy-nilly decision out of thin air without even bothering to check with the staff if we've bought non-refundable plane tickets and expecting us to be available with very little prior notification is just silly. And yes, he knows I was being facetious with my comment. We do work for a religious school, so it's not a stretch of the imagination that people would be out of town that weekend.

Goodness knows I love the man dearly but he does have a track record of not adequately planning ahead for these sort of things.

Quote from: pbsaurus on December 13, 2006, 05:42:35 PM

I take part in the secular gift giving stuff and of course imbibe in the celebratory comistibles, although I'm not christian.

You just described Ping Ping. He's Buddhist and absolutely adores the secular aspects of Christmas. The tree, lights, gift getting, shopping, gift getting, food, gift getting and music just make him so happy. He loves decorating the place so much and does a damn good job at it.

ivan · « **Reply #1437 on:** December 13, 2006, 06:33:44 PM »

Quote from: xolik on December 13, 2006, 06:05:14 PM

My point to him wasn't so much about it having religious significance,

Never mind me. I'm just bitter I had to work the day after Thanksgiving.

Demosthenes · « **Reply #1438 on:** December 13, 2006, 06:36:05 PM »

Quote from: dcrog on December 13, 2006, 05:07:35 PM

+1

Hey maybe Demo could fill in.

Fuck that... I've got paid time off to burn before the end of the year, or I'll lose it. I'm off all next week and most of the week after.

For the record, I dislike the secular aspects of Christmas, even the feel-good-season-of-giving-be-excellent-to-each-other side. I'm of the opinion that we should treat others how we want to be treated and be giving and generous year round, not just because sappy season-related TV programming and the marketing departments of retail corporations tell us so.

And as for the religious aspects of Christmas, I have no opinion, as I too am heathen. I just ask that Christians don't act so appalled when I respond to "what are you doing for Christmas?" questions with "nothing, I'm not Christian".

Most people don't care, but I get at least one or two really rude, offensive responses to that a year.

ivan: I was in the office the day after Thanksgiving too. Can't say I did much work though.

xolik · « **Reply #1439 on:** December 13, 2006, 06:47:53 PM »

Staff meeting just let out and an agreement was made which made all concerned parties happy. Nobody will need to work that weekend. I didn't even call him a 'godless heathen' either. I used the term 'rock-worshipping pagan' instead.

Demosthenes · « **Reply #1440 on:** December 13, 2006, 06:49:42 PM »

Quote from: xolik on December 13, 2006, 06:47:53 PM

Staff meeting just let out and an agreement was made which made all concerned parties happy. Nobody will need to work that weekend. I didn't even call him a 'godless heathen' either. I used the term 'rock-worshipping pagan' instead.

"Rock-worshipping pagan"?

I'll have to remember that one.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #1441 on:** December 13, 2006, 07:43:58 PM »

Being a former restaurant manager I had to work thanksgiving and christmas day each year. Not only did it suck to have to work when everyone else had off and deal with family kvetching about never being home for the holidays, but I had to deal with extremely heavy volumes those days coupled with the most vile clientele and having to deal with surly employees who didn't want to be there.

hackess · « **Reply #1442 on:** December 13, 2006, 10:21:19 PM »

Quote from: Demosthenes on December 13, 2006, 06:49:42 PM

"Rock-worshipping pagan"?

I'll have to remember that one.

I keep seeing a bumper sticker around town that says

"Tree-hugging dirt-worshipper"

hackess · « **Reply #1443 on:** December 13, 2006, 10:22:01 PM »

I also figured out that at least 25% of pb's posts are in the "What are you listening to?" thread, because he replies every time someone else does.

Anyanka_was_framed · « **Reply #1444 on:** December 13, 2006, 11:50:14 PM »

I'm one of those asshats who starts playing Christmas music November 1st. However, I consider myself to be an Atheist, so I just love all the secular stuff. I'm a Christmas nut who doesn't particulaDIrly care about Jesus (no offense--though from an academic standpoint I do find religion fascinating, particularly the ancient religions). My family opens presents on Christmas Eve- a combination of my mom's family opening certain presents on Christmas Eve and impatience. Also, this meant that years ago my parents could stop waking up at the crack of dawn to wrap "Santa" presents and that all of us could sleep in.

SO EXCITED FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!!!! MY UGGS ARE ON THEIR WAY!!!!!!!

DISCLAIMER: I realize I am a spoiled, materialistic, capitalist brat. I own it (and assuage my conscience by giving to charity and raising awareness about various issues that are important to me).

Quote from: catwritr on December 13, 2006, 10:22:01 PM

I also figured out that at least 25% of pb's posts are in the "What are you listening to?" thread, because he replies every time someone else does.

I noticed that. I have it set so I don't get emails from the forum, but those get through...and always those.

Chris · « **Reply #1445 on:** December 14, 2006, 12:24:13 AM »

Quote from: pbsaurus on December 13, 2006, 07:43:58 PM

Being a former restaurant manager I had to work thanksgiving and christmas day each year. Not only did it suck to have to work when everyone else had off and deal with family kvetching about never being home for the holidays, but I had to deal with extremely heavy volumes those days coupled with the most vile clientele and having to deal with surly employees who didn't want to be there.

I've closed on New Year's Eve before. We closed at 9 that night. I never saw my crew work so fast to get out of there before. I wish every night could be like that when I have to close.

Henry G · « **Reply #1446 on:** December 14, 2006, 01:10:42 AM »

Sorry i have no idea how to create a thread could only find create a poll, sorry.. but please answer this mate.

Hi, i was wanding if anyone could help me with my problem.. =] Well at my school they use a program that totally wipes everything off the computers everytime you restart it prolly deepfreeze but someone i know can make a folder in the network tree and put a game in there so everyone can play it without it being removed when the comp is restarted, this folder is called \\IT2-10\ IT2 Being the lap 10 being the computer and when you type that in as the adress you access the game.. but i cant figure out how to make permanent folders in the Network Tree. . Any help would be much appreciated!

Sorry for the lack of grammer and explanitery information ^_^

!! !!

Agent_Tachyon · « **Reply #1447 on:** December 14, 2006, 01:21:39 AM »

Quote from: Henry G on December 14, 2006, 01:10:42 AM

Sorry i have no idea how to create a thread could only find create a poll, sorry.. but please answer this mate.

Hi, i was wanding if anyone could help me with my problem.. =] Well at my school they use a program that totally wipes everything off the computers everytime you restart it prolly deepfreeze but someone i know can make a folder in the network tree and put a game in there so everyone can play it without it being removed when the comp is restarted, this folder is called \\IT2-10\ IT2 Being the lap 10 being the computer and when you type that in as the adress you access the game.. but i cant figure out how to make permanent folders in the Network Tree. . Any help would be much appreciated!

Sorry for the lack of grammer and explanitery information ^_^

!! !!

What you need is magnets, and lots of them. The local Masonic Lodge should be able to help you out there. Next you'll need some wires to plug them in with (I like Christmas tree lights personally, they make everything magical). Follow some of the instructions on alt.slack (but only every fifth line) and use the topcodes in the Principia Discordia cross referenced with commercially available Kabballah software to decrypt the matrix codes. No pressure, but the clock is ticking.

Henry G · « **Reply #1448 on:** December 14, 2006, 01:26:02 AM »

i.. have no idea.. what you just said, im just sitting here stunned.

Agent_Tachyon · « **Reply #1449 on:** December 14, 2006, 01:33:37 AM »

That's alright kid, the first one's always the roughest.

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