The Funny Pages - Tickle Me Elbow - The Original

[elye]

And HIH could you forget your MIL was there

I KNOW..... ... . . ..curious. Well, I've been drinking a fair amount as a defense mechanism, and I shall chalk it up to that... . ...

[jerseyangel]

Mark's wee room? Thought you were moving into an apartment? I am confoozled.

It's confuzzling to me too Mark's been living up here in a guest house during the work week since early May, driving down to south Jersey on the weekends, where I've been staying at my son's house since early July when I moved up from Houston. We are moving into our (brand) new apartment Tuesday--it's about 10 minutes from here. Can nae wait to sleep in me own bed again

MIL is here.

I didn't realize she was visiting....hope all is well

[elye]

I didn't realize she was visiting....hope all is well

She flew out here for THIS:

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She has been an "athlete" in the Canada Senior Games for about ten years, now. This year she won the gold medal in the Predicted Walk.

Most importantly, this means that she has been in Brockville for most of her visit out east - - she's only in Ottawa for three days.... ..

[mushroom]

She has been an "athlete" in the Canada Senior Games for about ten years, now. This year she won the gold medal in the Predicted Walk.

Most importantly, this means that she has been in Brockville for most of her visit out east - - she's only in Ottawa for three days.... ..

And here I was wondering if she played hockey or contract bridge And she really hasn't been there much, so that helps. Half the sympathy withdrawn, especially since she's not a hockey player

[kareng]

Was wondering if Nik would comment on #5. Do they still use cobbler in polite conversation? Or even not so polite?

Em, did the MIL just show up at the door? Couldn't you pretend you weren't home? Had gone on vacation? Moved? Died?

[elye]

Em, did the MIL just show up at the door? Couldn't you pretend you weren't home? Had gone on vacation? Moved? Died?

Dear gawd, she would find me......... . . .....she's a gold medallist in walking, so she would just walk, and walk, and walk, and find me.... . . . . .

[kareng]

Dear gawd, she would find me......... . . .....she's a gold medallist in walking, so she would just walk, and walk, and walk, and find me.... . . . . .

Keep drinking and try to be in another room. That is my strategy for my FIL and his wife. Maybe the kids and the dogs can take her for many walks? That puppy could go for hours!

[nikki-uk]

Was wondering if Nik would comment on #5. Do they still use cobbler in polite conversation? Or even not so polite?

Em, did the MIL just show up at the door? Couldn't you pretend you weren't home? Had gone on vacation? Moved? Died?

Yes, in the same context as 'Bollocks'

What a load of cobblers/b@#$%$#% = what utter rubbish

More English lessons later.....off to me Antique Fair.....

[psawyer]

Quick pop-in. We live in interesting times. Personnel issues at the store are keeping us both challenged. We are losing one for sure--she is going to university out of town in less than a week. Another, who has just come back from family-related leave, needs to cut back on her availability as school demands increase. We are hiring, and have more applications than we have ever seen in a decade in business. We are down to a short list of two, but can't decide between them. Trying to line up another interview with each of them. Got one on for Wednesday; the other hasn't returned the call yet (not sure if the human who took the message can remember to deliver it).

[kareng]

Quick pop-in. We live in interesting times. Personnel issues at the store are keeping us both challenged. We are losing one for sure--she is going to university out of town in less than a week. Another, who has just come back from family-related leave, needs to cut back on her availability as school demands increase. We are hiring, and have more applications than we have ever seen in a decade in business. We are down to a short list of two, but can't decide between them. Trying to line up another interview with each of them. Got one on for Wednesday; the other hasn't returned the call yet (not sure if the human who took the message can remember to deliver it).

Hub has hired many people in HR. He said if you have 2 you really like, you can't make a bad decision. He also said, decide what is most important - the ability to do the job really well or a personality friendly fit. Some times in small offices, personality fit is more important than how well they can do the job. Also, I know that when I have interviewed people the second time, they relax and weird sh&& comes out. Had a girl I was ready to hire. Had been working as a temp with us. Asked her why she was fired from previous job - for stealing! Stuff had been missing from others purses and desks at our office, too.

I was asked in an interview what I liked on my pizza? Pizza day was very important and my tastes needed to fir with theirs. I like black olives so I got the job.

[mushroom]

As the wheel turns, so are our fates decided -- on our food preferences??? Otherwise I have complete agreement with Karen's post.

[elye]

Man, would I hire somebody who puts black olives on their pizza?...... . . . . ..

Absolutely. Not even a question. And the individuals who say green peppers? Sorry, we have nothing for you at this time.

I must remember this. . . . . . ....I do NOT order the black olive option when getting pizza, but I sure as hell will lie about that if I am ever again interviewed for a job... . ....

[jerseyangel]

Man, would I hire somebody who puts black olives on their pizza?...... . . . . ..

Absolutely. Not even a question. And the individuals who say green peppers? Sorry, we have nothing for you at this time.

I must remember this. . . . . . ....I do NOT order the black olive option when getting pizza, but I sure as hell will lie about that if I am ever again interviewed for a job... . ....

Which begs the question of pepperoni vs. sausage....I imagine many first-time job seekers are tripped up by this one....

<sigh> the house closing has hit a minor snag and won't happen till Thursday.

On the phlip side--we are moving in this afternoon as scheduled

[elye]

Which begs the question of pepperoni vs. sausage....I imagine many first-time job seekers are tripped up by this one....

Yes. .. . . ...what is the desirable answer here?? I must know this. ..... .. .I'm thinkin' pepperoni is gonna sway more employers, somehow... . . .. ..

And anchovies? Pineapple? Dear gawd, expect a swift "thanks so much for your time.... .we'll be sure to get in touch".. . . . ....

[quote name='jerseyangel' date='31 August 2010 - 08:48 AM' timestamp='1283258928'

<sigh> the house closing has hit a minor snag and won't happen till Thursday.

On the phlip side--we are moving in this afternoon as scheduled

[mushroom]

Yes. .. . . ...what is the desirable answer here?? I must know this. ..... .. .I'm thinkin' pepperoni is gonna sway more employers, somehow... . . .. ..

And anchovies? Pineapple? Dear gawd, expect a swift "thanks so much for your time.... .we'll be sure to get in touch".. . . . ....

YAY! It's happening! Exciting, Patteigh!!

New Zealand, the closest land mass to the Antarctic apart from Tierra del Fuego, is a pineapple country Dear Gawd, they love the stuf,f in and on everything, wif everything. Must be a yearning for tropical climes But I passed the interviews, with olives, pepperoni (sausage is so lower class ma dears), my beloved mushrooms and nary a trace of anchovy

YAY Patti!! Room to breathe again.

[jerseyangel]

YAY Patti!! Room to breathe again.

But not fer 2 more days A snafu wif the trailer/driver, I found out a couple hours ago. Nothing is going on schedule this week....

[Darn210]

I sees ya Nik . . . how were them anteaks??

No olives for me, no anchovies either . . . other than that, I'm good with about everything, including the pineapple and the low class sausage!!

[nikki-uk]

I sees ya Nik . . . how were them anteaks??

Dem anteaks woz deer!!!!!!!!!

ME:''Oh!, nice vase!...that would go great in the living room!''

Tel:''Yeah!, how much is it??''

Seller:''That one's

[nikki-uk]

A snafu

Sorry for your hold up Pads...but the word 'snafu' amuses moi

[jerseyangel]

_{'Hold the sausage' *snort*}

<snort>

Sorry for your hold up Pads...but the word 'snafu' amuses moi

I know--tis a very psilly word!

Now they tell me it could be tomorrow afternoon....

[Darn210]

_{'Hold the sausage' *snort*}

Nikki said "hold the sausage" . . . and then Nikki tickled herself pink.

^{OK pholks, I just set Nikki up with tickling herself with a sausage. Somebody run wif it!!!}

[jerseyangel]

Nikki said "hold the sausage" . . . and then Nikki tickled herself pink.

Hee! I just declared it snortworthy Tis rich wif possibilities....

[elye]

Nikki said "hold the sausage" . . . and then Nikki tickled herself pink.

^{OK pholks, I just set Nikki up with tickling herself with a sausage. Somebody run wif it!!!}

A pink sausage, no less.. . . . ... .. .. . ...

[kareng]

A pink sausage, no less.. . . . ... .. .. . ...

I do like a little Italian sausage now and then. If its pink, its not ready...

[jerseyangel]

If its pink, its not ready...