I some how was nominated by my superiors/won employee of the month and pocketed $150 extra this week.
How hard is it to tell the difference between a phone cord, ethernet cable & power adapter. Pretty hard it seems.
Everyday at work, we run into trouble when asking people to unplug one of the above mentioned cords. I think even homeless people in war torn countries know what a phone cord looks like. Its usually a pretty safe bet the power cord is the one plugged into the power outlet. That leaves one cord left, it must be the ethernet cord. People seem to be pretty good figuring out the phone cord/ethernet cord, but are stunned about the power cord.
I used to be subtle pointing it out, but have given up on that.
"It's the cord that plugs into your power outlet, it has a big adapter at the end of it, power cord."
2005-06-29
2005-06-14
There ain't nothing like this in Fredericton!
I had 4 of the last 5 days off work, making for a good unexpected long weekend.
Thursday featured a trip to Fredericton while Kelly picked out an apartment. The highlight being a chinese buffet visit that brought back memories of my triumphant 51 chicken ball night at a small chinese restaurant in Ottawa about 10 years ago, that had a good xxx shop across the road.
Saturday was my reunion with Captain Morgan.
I joined Kelly for a wedding reception at the rec centre, scoring a pet fish , and seeing a few people who I hadn't seen in awhile, one in about 7 years. Thankfully he didn't recognize me.
The highlight was seeing a real life Viagra commercial; a 70+ year old guy who went to the dance floor several times, with different ladies. And a kid who kept yelling at the band, "Do you take requests?" while performing a varity of air instruments.
Kelly and I left there, picked up Paige, dropped my car off at home, and walked to the BHT. It was with incident, as Paige got attacked by a Junebug on the way, causing the comment, "that's the most fun I've seen all night." from some guys moving furniture.
Once at the BHT, we joined Snaggle, DT, Ben, Cmac, Kyla and later on a pretty intoxicated Oliver. It was a classic draft challenge between DT & Snaggle. I only confused Marv once during the night when ordering a weird drink combination for Kelly and I that caused him some trouble adding up the price for it. My goal of tempting someone to open the cupboard below the big screen tv was almost realized as I had snaggle interested in finding out what is hiding under there.
Kelly, Paige and I left for a visit to the OH, which was rather disappointing --mostly newbies and their parents. One rum & cola was consumed, we over heard a guy stand at the edge of the dance floor and yell, "There ain't nothing like this in Fredericton!" and then we headed back the the BHT.
Upon arrival I recall Cmac asking if anyone could do the "Jimmy Tricks" which I thought sounded like some leud act, but is really just some hand and arm bending tricks.
I was invited into a poker game a couple of times during the night, but resisted and I think my decision was good as I recall a chinese guy suddenly appearing, eyeing the poker game, and then getting dealt in. I'm sure he is a pro or something, how often do you see a chinese guy in the BHT? It wasn't soon after he started in the game that B.Prebble was out and pulled a "man in the chair" on the vlt's. Kelly cashed out with a small winning from the vlt's.
We left there around 2, and headed home. I was up in time to take Kelly to the other side of the river and back home for the F1 race. Some Chinese food was consumed later in the day, with some TPB's and poker to finish off the night.
Thursday featured a trip to Fredericton while Kelly picked out an apartment. The highlight being a chinese buffet visit that brought back memories of my triumphant 51 chicken ball night at a small chinese restaurant in Ottawa about 10 years ago, that had a good xxx shop across the road.
Saturday was my reunion with Captain Morgan.
I joined Kelly for a wedding reception at the rec centre, scoring a pet fish , and seeing a few people who I hadn't seen in awhile, one in about 7 years. Thankfully he didn't recognize me.
The highlight was seeing a real life Viagra commercial; a 70+ year old guy who went to the dance floor several times, with different ladies. And a kid who kept yelling at the band, "Do you take requests?" while performing a varity of air instruments.
Kelly and I left there, picked up Paige, dropped my car off at home, and walked to the BHT. It was with incident, as Paige got attacked by a Junebug on the way, causing the comment, "that's the most fun I've seen all night." from some guys moving furniture.
Once at the BHT, we joined Snaggle, DT, Ben, Cmac, Kyla and later on a pretty intoxicated Oliver. It was a classic draft challenge between DT & Snaggle. I only confused Marv once during the night when ordering a weird drink combination for Kelly and I that caused him some trouble adding up the price for it. My goal of tempting someone to open the cupboard below the big screen tv was almost realized as I had snaggle interested in finding out what is hiding under there.
Kelly, Paige and I left for a visit to the OH, which was rather disappointing --mostly newbies and their parents. One rum & cola was consumed, we over heard a guy stand at the edge of the dance floor and yell, "There ain't nothing like this in Fredericton!" and then we headed back the the BHT.
Upon arrival I recall Cmac asking if anyone could do the "Jimmy Tricks" which I thought sounded like some leud act, but is really just some hand and arm bending tricks.
I was invited into a poker game a couple of times during the night, but resisted and I think my decision was good as I recall a chinese guy suddenly appearing, eyeing the poker game, and then getting dealt in. I'm sure he is a pro or something, how often do you see a chinese guy in the BHT? It wasn't soon after he started in the game that B.Prebble was out and pulled a "man in the chair" on the vlt's. Kelly cashed out with a small winning from the vlt's.
We left there around 2, and headed home. I was up in time to take Kelly to the other side of the river and back home for the F1 race. Some Chinese food was consumed later in the day, with some TPB's and poker to finish off the night.
2005-05-07
Last night I stayed up late playing poker with Tarot cards. I got a full house and four people died.
The last few days have been classic at work.
Starting off with one customer telling me, "Everything but the godd*mn chair I'm sitting in is new."
Later on another customer had an email subject, "Beer & Tities" I was tempted to open it but I don't like beer.
The most enjoyable moment was after a customer told me his problem, I told him what to do to fix it, he said, "Sorry big guy but I hate to tell you but I don't think thats the problem." A few minutes later after I pretty much dared him, he did what I suggested and then said, "Yeah, ok it's working now, sorry."
I purchased a new copy of George Carlin's book, "When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops" for about $10can on ebay. Well worth the wait, instead of buying it anywhere else for $40.
Starting off with one customer telling me, "Everything but the godd*mn chair I'm sitting in is new."
Later on another customer had an email subject, "Beer & Tities" I was tempted to open it but I don't like beer.
The most enjoyable moment was after a customer told me his problem, I told him what to do to fix it, he said, "Sorry big guy but I hate to tell you but I don't think thats the problem." A few minutes later after I pretty much dared him, he did what I suggested and then said, "Yeah, ok it's working now, sorry."
I purchased a new copy of George Carlin's book, "When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops" for about $10can on ebay. Well worth the wait, instead of buying it anywhere else for $40.
2005-04-29
Under the B ....
Last Saturday saw a BHT/OH adventure with Andrew, the first one in awhile, after a string of successfull random intoxicated adventures in previous years.
Things started off pretty calm at the Blackhorse shortly after 9 with some rum and cola consumption on my part while Andrew had servings of draft. The usual best of pool challenge was had, I came out on the losing end of it from what I remember, then watched some Nascar on the big screen.
Shortly after we were dealt into a poker game that featured some people we went to school with and a few local celebs including a former radio host and tv bingo caller.
On the way to the OHouse we had our usual game of porn alphabet
(From a to z both having to name a pornstar or site starting with the letter)
After arriving we met up with Kelly, there was some mingling with people, more liquor consumed, and then left for a classic random Subway visit, having a Bubbles impersonator in the line. Along the way Kelly was able to get a diss in on M.Foran from an earlier comment he made.
We made our way to Paiges where it appeared there was some sort of after event but we didn't stay long, returning to my place around 4am.
3 and a half hours later I woke up, drove Kelly to work, then returned home to watch the F1 race, later finishing the weekend off in style over a plate of Kdinner and the Trailer Park Boys.
The work week has been pretty straight forward, I had an interview at the 5-0 station Wednesday night that included a good porn reference, it seems like every where I go the 'p' follows me.
Things started off pretty calm at the Blackhorse shortly after 9 with some rum and cola consumption on my part while Andrew had servings of draft. The usual best of pool challenge was had, I came out on the losing end of it from what I remember, then watched some Nascar on the big screen.
Shortly after we were dealt into a poker game that featured some people we went to school with and a few local celebs including a former radio host and tv bingo caller.
On the way to the OHouse we had our usual game of porn alphabet
(From a to z both having to name a pornstar or site starting with the letter)
After arriving we met up with Kelly, there was some mingling with people, more liquor consumed, and then left for a classic random Subway visit, having a Bubbles impersonator in the line. Along the way Kelly was able to get a diss in on M.Foran from an earlier comment he made.
We made our way to Paiges where it appeared there was some sort of after event but we didn't stay long, returning to my place around 4am.
3 and a half hours later I woke up, drove Kelly to work, then returned home to watch the F1 race, later finishing the weekend off in style over a plate of Kdinner and the Trailer Park Boys.
The work week has been pretty straight forward, I had an interview at the 5-0 station Wednesday night that included a good porn reference, it seems like every where I go the 'p' follows me.
2005-03-21
I'm leaving on a jet plane tomorrow, don't know when I'll be back.
The weekend started off with working Saturday morning from 6 till 3 with intentions of heading to Moncton for the Newfies last night of his week long trip back to the good life. Kelly and I departed from home around 630 in the evening, arriving in Moncton around 8. We grabbed a stay at the EconoLodge, which I would give 5 out of 5 stars. It has everything you could want; its not a dump, has a cheap rate, clean room with big tv, good staff, $1.50 beer coupons for its bar. Other highlights were over hearing the people in the next room go at it, and I think my favorite part was the long walk down along the side of the motel and up a flight of stairs to get ice. It was a classic scary movie scene, and when going up the stairs a conversation was over heard by two guys that contained the words, "What is your warrant for?", "clean the computers hard drive", and the chi was mentioned.
Kelly and I stopped off for some supper at Mikes, then at the L store. I always enjoy going to liquor stores that require staff to restock the shelves at 930pm because stock is going so quick. We also stopped off to see Kelly's friend Mary at Ayers, the best convenience store ever, they feature 3 hot dogs for 99cents, and the best sandwiches around for under $2, made fresh, usually by what appear to be midgets. It was then time for pre intoxication at the motel, skipping Serge's pre gathering, but I think that was worth while when I called to advise them of that and having the newfie quote an Elton John song, "Fuck Mark, I'm leaving on a jet plane tomorrow, don't know when I'll be back."
Around 12, after having 2 taxis stolen from us by other guests at the motel, we finally got one to the o2, where Kelly had to remove her coat for fear of weapons. I don't have a problem with requiring people to remove vests and jackets, but when its a tight coat that is practically a shirt, what the fuck do they think she is hiding? a sheet of loose leaf maybe? to give people paper cuts? It was a pretty good crowd, including some people from home, and some others from mcton who I still recognize even though its been a few years since living there. We met up with my former classmates, highlights including stories of the newfies rough experience the night before and serge's comments about it and other things. It was a classic night of laughing at the two of them non stop. Back to the motel around 2, after awhile we settled down to sleep, but I flipped through the channels and had perfect timing for the green lights of the F1 race. I fell asleep halfway through it, woke up the next morning to the rebroadcast, 4 laps ahead of where I fell asleep at. Too bad my pick6 picks for the event went in the shitter, thankfully I wasn't alone.
Sunday featured some taco bell and a short mall trip, then back home around 330.
Kelly and I stopped off for some supper at Mikes, then at the L store. I always enjoy going to liquor stores that require staff to restock the shelves at 930pm because stock is going so quick. We also stopped off to see Kelly's friend Mary at Ayers, the best convenience store ever, they feature 3 hot dogs for 99cents, and the best sandwiches around for under $2, made fresh, usually by what appear to be midgets. It was then time for pre intoxication at the motel, skipping Serge's pre gathering, but I think that was worth while when I called to advise them of that and having the newfie quote an Elton John song, "Fuck Mark, I'm leaving on a jet plane tomorrow, don't know when I'll be back."
Around 12, after having 2 taxis stolen from us by other guests at the motel, we finally got one to the o2, where Kelly had to remove her coat for fear of weapons. I don't have a problem with requiring people to remove vests and jackets, but when its a tight coat that is practically a shirt, what the fuck do they think she is hiding? a sheet of loose leaf maybe? to give people paper cuts? It was a pretty good crowd, including some people from home, and some others from mcton who I still recognize even though its been a few years since living there. We met up with my former classmates, highlights including stories of the newfies rough experience the night before and serge's comments about it and other things. It was a classic night of laughing at the two of them non stop. Back to the motel around 2, after awhile we settled down to sleep, but I flipped through the channels and had perfect timing for the green lights of the F1 race. I fell asleep halfway through it, woke up the next morning to the rebroadcast, 4 laps ahead of where I fell asleep at. Too bad my pick6 picks for the event went in the shitter, thankfully I wasn't alone.
Sunday featured some taco bell and a short mall trip, then back home around 330.
2005-02-21
Heart Attack Breakfast
It's been a rather busy week, I just finished up 8 shifts in a row at work, 6 were training though so it wasn't too bad.
Last Saturday featured a 6am shift, some brief afternoon napping, a pre gathering here at my place with Kelly, Chris, Julie and Amanda, followed by some OH action, which went well, but it was one of the nights when the allstar local celebrities weren't out, a bunch of imports from the outskirts of town were in their place, which made for a slack night.
Sunday I had the heart attack breakfast special, 3 cheeseburgers and a big mac as soon as Mcd's made the switch from serving breakfast to serving lunch, but don't recall what I did the rest of the day and Monday was back to work.
The week was pretty smooth, training at work, and spending time with Kelly when we had free time in our schedules. I also had the chance to stop by 5-0 headquarters for an hour visit during a night this week, it was pretty much like I haven't left, both atmosphere wise and conversation with the members of the platoon I was assigned to, although I haven't been there in a year and a half.
Last Saturday featured a 6am shift, some brief afternoon napping, a pre gathering here at my place with Kelly, Chris, Julie and Amanda, followed by some OH action, which went well, but it was one of the nights when the allstar local celebrities weren't out, a bunch of imports from the outskirts of town were in their place, which made for a slack night.
Sunday I had the heart attack breakfast special, 3 cheeseburgers and a big mac as soon as Mcd's made the switch from serving breakfast to serving lunch, but don't recall what I did the rest of the day and Monday was back to work.
The week was pretty smooth, training at work, and spending time with Kelly when we had free time in our schedules. I also had the chance to stop by 5-0 headquarters for an hour visit during a night this week, it was pretty much like I haven't left, both atmosphere wise and conversation with the members of the platoon I was assigned to, although I haven't been there in a year and a half.
2004-12-11
Like A Bukkake Through A Funnel, These Are The Days Of Our Lives
Christmas is coming pretty quick this year, kind of the same speed as one Richard Mac. displays when someone suggests he light the school yard on fire, and 15 minutes later you hear sirens and see a fire truck, then him being guided to the office by police.
I enjoy seeing someone on cops who bares a striking resemblance to someone from here and it takes two looks to determine it is not them. One day it will be for real. Speaking of that, the other week Kelly and I stumbled onto a local who moved away and seems to have made it on the Matchmaker show, it was a classic Matchmaker episode with the host making some good disses about both her and the guy.
I watched the Trailer Park Boys Christmas movie Saturday night as Kelly scored an early copy from her stolen satellite signals, it started off pretty slow but as soon as Ricky appeared it got interesting and became an instant classic. There is even a bit of Platinum Blonde played in the episode.
I enjoy seeing someone on cops who bares a striking resemblance to someone from here and it takes two looks to determine it is not them. One day it will be for real. Speaking of that, the other week Kelly and I stumbled onto a local who moved away and seems to have made it on the Matchmaker show, it was a classic Matchmaker episode with the host making some good disses about both her and the guy.
I watched the Trailer Park Boys Christmas movie Saturday night as Kelly scored an early copy from her stolen satellite signals, it started off pretty slow but as soon as Ricky appeared it got interesting and became an instant classic. There is even a bit of Platinum Blonde played in the episode.
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