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Come Inside... => The Snug => Topic started by: Nick on September 07, 2009, 01:00:49 PM
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Can the team offer any good advice? NOTE:this is The Commons
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My heart literally sank when I read this thread title sad24: sad24: sad24:
But it is not just me ...others here are going for interviews or 2nd interviews
I have been told to leave the building as soon as my interview is over on Friday - that sounds so reassuring already noooo:
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Throw a sicky. They can't sack you if you are sick.
See GP about "Stress" and get a long term sick note + loads of "happy pills"
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My heart literally sank when I read this thread title sad24: sad24: sad24:
But it is not just me ...others here are going for interviews or 2nd interviews
I have been told to leave the building as soon as my interview is over on Friday - that sounds so reassuring already noooo:
You have been given a free pass to go to the pub. You will know which one. Everyone else will be there
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Alternatively make sure "They" know you still have the negatives. eveilgrin:
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Miss D, as you said about work on another thread:
Anywhere but here right now.......
Maybe it's time for a change and this will provide the impetus ~ whatever "they" decide.
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For all we know they may fall on her neck and beg her to stay.
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Miss D, as you said about work on another thread:
Anywhere but here right now.......
Maybe it's time for a change and this will provide the impetus ~ whatever "they" decide.
You are right Uncle M and I am dissatisfied with life and what it has to offer right now cry: - I do believe it's time to change some things. However I would like to consider these changes and their merits whilst I am still earning a salary and able to pay my mortgage.
Tbh - being a hermit on a Greek island is very appealing as long as I have enough food to eat cloud9:
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You must have caught the drift of the whole restructure by now - the politics, who is in and who is out. It's not a rational process - it's cross-hatched with rivalries and stuff. If you need the job that badly (as you do) your paranoia will tell you that you will be out on your ear. If that happens then the interview was nothing to do with it. Take the pay off and some here( cough - but not just me) can point you in the direction of private work.
Otherwise you may well walk out with a promotion.
I have seen this happen often in the public sector. Honest
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I know little of the public sector but would have thought with the depth of knowledge our MissD has of it, there would be a fine opportunity to consult into it. Are they not all trying to cut staffing costs and buying in expertise on an ad hoc basis?
Actually, I did have a little brush with the 'public sector' earlier in the summer; I was asked to submit a quote for providing a particular, short term service which I duly did more as a favour than a need because I know the people involved. I then went off on my recent 'overseas' contract (ok ~ hols!) and returned to find the need had been filled by someone else. The reason? There was so much paperwork and checks to carry out (including CRB checks!) they opted to book someone who was already on their books. noooo: Frankly I was quite relieved to find I didn't have to do it. lol:
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I now know most of the questions that are going to be asked redface:
Sssshhh don't ask how shutup:
Feeling a lot better about the whole process now ...but to be honest they were questions that I thought might come up and had been working on these and a few other model answers ..... cloud9:
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Best underpants on today Miss D?
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Best underpants on today Miss D?
No underpants prolly... lol:
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Best underpants on today Miss D?
No underpants prolly... lol:
Would depend on wether the interviewer is male or female shurley ?
On serious note, hope all goes well.
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Stop calling me Shirley! cussing:
That doesn't work written down either...
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Panel all male ( 3 of them ) noooo:
Underpants over the top then rubschin:
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We were all thinking about Sharon Stone redface:
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We were all thinking about Sharon Stone redface:
redface:
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Th counter attack indeed
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Potty brain!
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Moi? angel1
I'm just the photo editor! ;)
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They've just changed the time as some one has not turned up....1.45 now
cry: cry: cry:
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Time for the big group hug... happy100
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scared2:
Anyone up for getting pissed later whistle:
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scared2:
Seriously, it must be awful. It's her own job FFS! Bastards
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They've just changed the time as some one has not turned up....1.45 now
cry: cry: cry:
Who hasn't turned up? Another candidate got pregnant suddenly?
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Someone has opted for voluntary redundancy ...
so that just leaves 9 posts to be deleted out of 26 ...
We have been told we will know by 4 o clock today
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Seriously, I really hope it all goes well for you Miss D.
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It's awful. I went through a redundo procedure about 12 years ago., Was being forced to apply for a job I didn't want. Clandestine meetings with the union lawyer in hotel lounges all over London. Got what I wanted at the 11th hour. No intermong then to speak of. Bastard process though noooo:
We shall all be with you in some way at 1.45 cloud9:
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It's awful. I went through a redundo procedure about 12 years ago., Was being forced to apply for a job I didn't want. Clandestine meetings with the union lawyer in hotel lounges all over London. Got what I wanted at the 11th hour. No intermong then to speak of. Bastard process though noooo:
We shall all be with you in some way at 1.45 cloud9:
Text Pastis when you know!!!
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It's awful. I went through a redundo procedure about 12 years ago., Was being forced to apply for a job I didn't want. Clandestine meetings with the union lawyer in hotel lounges all over London. Got what I wanted at the 11th hour. No intermong then to speak of. Bastard process though noooo:
We shall all be with you in some way at 1.45 cloud9:
Text Pastis when you know!!!
Shall I uncork the Merlot now? ... just to let it breathe and come up to room temperature, like?
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Will do
Thanks guys....you really have been a tremendous support ( not wishing this to sound like a leaving speech or anything ) but I really do appreciate it
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Merlot? rubschin:
Yes please
Oh
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Wenchy is still waiting noooo:
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12.15 scared2:
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This is all a sad and nasty time. I had a phone call yesterday from a guy I pass work to occasionally; he was working his way through his phone contacts to drum up some business. I am way down the alphabet and like others had nothing for him. A small family business started by his Dad in the late 50's now run by the two sons. noooo:
I know of no one else like them; superb craftsmen and realistically priced. As of lunchtime today they have no work on their books at all. cry:
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Gordo should be shot
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12.58
Make up
Hair
Pants (or not)
Wee
Check tights for wrinkles
Notes
Breathe deeply
OFF YOU GO for a walk about
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I am last minute swotting with my mind mapping links noooo:
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I am last minute swotting with my mind mapping links noooo:
While simultaneously posting on here... rubschin:
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Yep 8)
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scared2:
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scared2:
You don't have to memorise stuff. You can take in notes. It's not a fooking exam!
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scared2:
You don't have to memorise stuff. You can take in notes. It's not a fooking exam!
She has all the answers written up her arm prolly... noooo:
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scared2:
You don't have to memorise stuff. You can take in notes. It's not a fooking exam!
You can take in notes but you can't bloody well keep looking at them...your answers have to flow otherwise you will look like some incompetent bint whistle:
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See you later - I am off now scared2:
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She should have written the answers on the inside of a mahoosive pair of sunglasses like... whistle:
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Best o' luck, chuck ;D
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scared2:
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The werld waits scared2:
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This is the attitude to take! ... eveilgrin:
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In her we trust!
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scared2:
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I can't stand the suspense scared2:
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But he NEVER showed up! cussing:
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I have spoken unto Patis. He will tell scared2:
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Who he? eeek:
Anyhoo, whilst we're waiting let's have a little musical interlude...
B?gger.... disabled..... redface:
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Who he? eeek:
shrugs:
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I have spoken unto Patis. He will tell scared2:
Explode:
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scared2:
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happy100
The tension's getting to us all cry: I thought I'd post a musical interlude ~ Blondie's 'Hangin on the telephone' but They wouldn't let me.
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sleep017
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scared2:
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tunble:
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scared2:
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I have just returned so missed all of this.
Any word?
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Nowt yet. rubschin:
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She must still be at it... (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-chores013.gif&hash=971002dea6cbd8748c66648805e298dbeaf1cd95) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
That's a good sign right...? scared2:
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Or are we all waiting for 4 o'clock
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Or are we all waiting for 4 o'clock
Wellllll,
Because the interview was brought forward to 1:45 from 3:00 that can either mean it was a vacant slot or her's was still the last one. If they finish early you might think they'd let everyone know early but I suppose not necessarily, in which case we're waiting 'til 4:00. And then probably some time after as well depending what the whole department decide to do, i.e. all go down the pub to commiserate and get drunk.
Please tick the Yes box if this answer was helpful. ;)
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Or are we all waiting for 4 o'clock
Wellllll,
Because the interview was brought forward to 1:45 from 3:00 that can either mean it was a vacant slot or her's was still the last one. If they finish early you might think they'd let everyone know early but I suppose not necessarily, in which case we're waiting 'til 4:00. And then probably some time after as well depending what the whole department decide to do, i.e. all go down the pub to commiserate and get drunk.
Please tick the Yes box if this answer was helpful. ;)
Frankly I preferred my picture.
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And 4:15 is probably accurate ;)
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'Course ~ she may be in the process of being "Escorted from the premises" and thus unable to communicate with us.
We used to do that to people. As they left the HR Director's office two security guards would be waiting to take them back to empty their desk and escort them and their storage box to the front door where they would be relieved of their security pass.
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I am back......
because I was the last one to be in interviewed they decided to tell me the outcome first. But I had to wait 20 minutes outside for them to tally up scores an stuff scared2:
I WAS SUCCESSFUL cloud9: cloud9:
Drinks are on me and I am so relieved right now I could kiss you all cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
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Whooooppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! (I think)
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Yay! Good for you! cloud9:
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cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Pity. You might have got a big payoff and a new life noooo:
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I am back......
because I was the last one to be in interviewed they decided to tell me the outcome first. But I had to wait 20 minutes outside for them to tally up scores an stuff scared2:
I WAS SUCCESSFUL cloud9: cloud9:
Drinks are on me and I am so relieved right now I could kiss you all cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Me first. BM smells angel1
Off to the pub with ya. Fuck em
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You are all wonderful right now and I haven't even had a drink cloud9:
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GO!
Wimmin noooo:
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Hooray!!!!!!!!!
happ096
Let's go eastdrink048
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She can't leave yet ~ she has to stay and
gloat in front of commiserate with those who will be leaving
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That is the real downer.....1 girl has just been to see me in tears and another bloke has stormed out as they were not so fortunate.
How to feel so happy for yourself but awful for other people
Pretty sh1te
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Yay! Well done you!
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That is the real downer.....1 girl has just been to see me in tears and another bloke has stormed out as they were not so fortunate.
How to feel so happy for yourself but awful for other people
Pretty sh1te
Just act like:
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Remember:
You don't do sympathy for losers
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I can 't be that uncaring Snoops . These are people that I have worked with for some time - some of them I actually like lol:
There is a large group of us off to the pub later....forgive me for any innate ramblings if I post later. I do love you all hic eastdrink048
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The point is ~ have they got rid of any of the ones who cause you grief?
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Oh no - they are all still here noooo: . They were never going to be affected by this process Banghead
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Ah Well ~ at least your position is reinforced now ~ have your holiday and come back all guns blazing eveilgrin:
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And castrate BM
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LL said she did that a long time ago whistle:
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Phew. We all knew it really ::)
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evil:
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Congratulations on the Job Miss D cloud9:
You are right Uncle M and I am dissatisfied with life and what it has to offer right now
Looking back, if I am honest with myself I would have to admit l was starting to feel the same way before I was made redundant. Now I've taken the plunge and signed up for a Microsoft Certification course I feel better than I have in a long time.
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Been out this afternoon. Glad to hear your good news my girl. cloud9:
I expect you will still have a headache when you read this. happy088
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No headache DS ..
In fact I was so tired yesterday I went to bed really early and just had the most amazing sleep
Wonderful cloud9:
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Great news MissD, so pleased for you.
Would have said so earlier, but can only get onto the intermong at werk. No computer at home.
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I know how no having the internet at home feels ....
Thank you for you kind wishes - it is a huge relief cloud9:
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. . . it is a huge relief cloud9:
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Sorry, that's a Hugh relief for you. redface:
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noooo:
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noooo:
Too hirsute?
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This is The Commons.
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Quite so Uncle!
Darwin, wash your mouth out with soap and water... whistle:
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Quite so Uncle!
Darwin, wash your mouth out with soap and water... whistle:
What?
angel1
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Quite so Uncle!
Darwin, wash your mouth out with soap and water... whistle:
What?
angel1
I said, "wash your mouth out with soap and water"
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Quite so Uncle!
Darwin, wash your mouth out with soap and water... whistle:
What?
angel1
I said, "wash your mouth out with soap and water"
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Blowing smoke rings underwater....How cool is that?
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As cool as moving the thread from the commons to the snug...? whistle:
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How sure are you that it doesn't belong in "Comic Capers"?
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How sure are you that it doesn't belong in "Comic Capers"?
rubschin:
Shall I move it again...? Shrugs:
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I shouldn't bother.
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Needs to be split in two - the first half was serious and traumatic - the second half relief and funnies
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Split it...? scared2:
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Needs to be split in two - the first half was serious and traumatic - the second half relief and funnies
First half could now be archived. Miss D has secured her job.
Now we just have to manage the same for at least 5 of our friends on here.
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Needs to be split in two - the first half was serious and traumatic - the second half relief and funnies
I thought the whole thing was hilarious. redface:
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Needs to be split in two - the first half was serious and traumatic - the second half relief and funnies
I thought the whole thing was hilarious. redface:
How cruel ............................... Accurate but cruel. noooo:
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Que?
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I thought the whole thing was hilarious. redface:
How cruel ............................... Accurate but cruel. noooo:
eeek: eeek: eeek:
sad32:
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I thought the whole thing was hilarious. redface:
How cruel ............................... Accurate but cruel. noooo:
eeek: eeek: eeek:
sad32:
point: