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We’re getting a person added to our team (internal transfer), so my three-week on-call rotation will soon move to a four-week rotation, so that’s good.

Things at work that make me go 🤦‍♂️: we’re getting an error with some vendor-supplied software, so they asked for a logfile showing the error, very standard.

I happened to see that at about 6:30PM (that’s outside normal work hours), so even though it wasn’t my responsibility, I went ahead and grabbed it, sent it on to the vendor, and CC’d everyone concerned.

Back online this morning, I open my email at a little after 8AM, and what’s the first email I see? One from a manager, thanking me for sending that file, and asking if there’s an update on the issue.

1. I’m not working the issue, you are, I just did you a favor. Don’t drag me into your mess.
2. I sent that after business hours, and your email is from 7:30AM…guess how much work got done on that in the 13 overnight hours (we’re all EST) since I sent that? I’ll tell you: NONE!

Do you really think that techs are working overnight on your stuff? It’s a 9AM-6PM support model. You know this! :laugh:
 
This is an example of what I live with constantly.

Hubby had a flat tyre a few weeks ago, for it repaired etc but it's been sitting in the boot ever since. The repaired flat needed to go back on to the vehicle due to wheel balance issues and matching tread and wear... The (full) spare is stored stored under the vehicle normally.

He finally got around to switching them back over yesterday after our hike whilst I was in bed. He also fell asleep so didn't wake me until after dark.

I get up this morning and notice that the bonnet of the car is still open. No big deal here but... He decided to double check he had actually finished changing the wheel despite the fact the spare is now back on the vehicle under the boot and the jack has been put away... Nope. He hadn't tightened any of the wheelnuts :o_o: good thing they are designed to be self tightening (hence reverse thread so they tighten as you drive in a forwards direction (not helpful when your first move is to reverse 50m to turn around though! ))

I should point out normally he doesn't double check anything, so it's quite refreshing that he did. 6km of gravel road in a bad state of repair would not have done the vehicle any good without any of the wheel nuts being even vaguely tight!
 
I did a favour for a friend of my wife. She sent me this as a "thank you".

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It's around 5" x 5" x 6". It's very pretty but I haven't a clue what to use it for.
 
Yeah..Ol' Man Winter is over staying his welcome this year..we had some of that briefly yesterday morning..kinda kills the urge to go out and rake
 
I'm back from my UK trip!
High points: my cousin's wedding in London, Scottish scenery (especially Skye and Glen Coe), and it turns out I really like Haggis!
Low points: Scottish Spring = cold and wet, and all my family caught covid (mom, dad, and my pregnant wife).
At least all family members are getting better now.
 
FowlersFreeTime said:
Scottish scenery (especially Skye and Glen Coe),
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You likely as not passed my childhood playground, just south of Rannoch Moor.

Scotland in Spring is so hit & miss. I've known heat waves in March and snow in May!

FowlersFreeTime said:
all my family caught covid (mom, dad, and my pregnant wife).
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Sorry to hear this. I think this is the biggest reason right now for us not returning to the UK. My step-father turned 80 a couple of days ago and we took the really hard decision not to fly back for it because of the Covid situation and my husband's upcoming operation. I have to be able to look after him for 8 weeks minimum so if either of us get it....
Glad to know they are getting better now though.
 
FowlersFreeTime said:
I'm back from my UK trip!
High points: my cousin's wedding in London, Scottish scenery (especially Skye and Glen Coe), and it turns out I really like Haggis!
Low points: Scottish Spring = cold and wet, and all my family caught covid (mom, dad, and my pregnant wife).
At least all family members are getting better now.
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I was just thinking that you must be having a grand time in the UK.
I hope that your wife has that mild sort of covid.
 
kaneohegirlinaz said:
I was just thinking that you must be having a grand time in the UK.
I hope that your wife has that mild sort of covid.
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Thanks! It's been coughing and sore throat for all 3 of them, but after almost a week we expect they will test negative and fly by Thursday.

But I did have a grand time in UK! Got my fill of Fish & Chips, brown ale, and as I said I've acquired the taste for haggis. Black pudding, slightly less so 😅 Also had a few different types of savory pies in London which were amazing!
 
SatNavSaysStraightOn said:
You likely as not passed my childhood playground, just south of Rannoch Moor.

Scotland in Spring is so hit & miss. I've known heat waves in March and snow in May!


Sorry to hear this. I think this is the biggest reason right now for us not returning to the UK. My step-father turned 80 a couple of days ago and we took the really hard decision not to fly back for it because of the Covid situation and my husband's upcoming operation. I have to be able to look after him for 8 weeks minimum so if either of us get it....
Glad to know they are getting better now though.
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Yes my friend, don't take ANY chances! The current strain is very contagious, and we were all triple-jabbed!

Rannoch Moor, I am sure I drove past there because on my last day in Scotland I drove from Fort William, through Glen Coe, and onto Stirling. Breathtaking views!
 
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