The totally off-topic thread

[JessicaTam]

I'm also off to work this evening, 12 hour shift commencing at 1600 hours. The best part is that the whole shift is paid at public holiday rates so another 12 hours TIL.

My night starts at 1800, and no penalty rates. The joys of shift work. I will save a fortune on fancy drinks at least.

"Stay safe out there".

 

[Princess Fiona]

I'm working too, that's probably a good thing as it will save me from more Taittinger

 

[kpc]

I'm working too, that's probably a good thing as it will save me from more Taittinger

I'm not and am planning to drink all of cove's champagne reserves

 

[blackcat20]

We're off for an eight course degustation with matched wines

 

[medhead]

5 Kg prawns and taittinger here.

 

[erkpod]

I'm also off to work this evening, 12 hour shift commencing at 1600 hours. The best part is that the whole shift is paid at public holiday rates so another 12 hours TIL.

They figured out years ago at my Place of Employment that if pre-midnight was at single time, a lot of people won't show up. So we get Bank Holiday on NYE.

NYE should be a public holiday because very little work gets done anyway.

I'm on standby from 1800.

I'm looking back at 2014 but looking forward to 2015.

 

[erkpod]

my night starts at 1800, and no penalty rates. The joys of shift work. I will save a fortune on fancy drinks at least.

"stay safe out there".

S.S.O.T.

I just remember this thing doesn't like caps when it comes to FLA.

 

[whatmeworry]

Just saw this on a friend's FB page. It was only Christmas the other day.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Not sure if I should post this here or in 'A Bit Of Humour' thread - should be in 'Well That's Bloody Rediculous' thread but does not exist - so here goes:

Cruiserette was at Bunnings pre XMAS and smelt the sausages sizzle - she never buys any but often flicks a fiver into tin if she considers truly worthy cause. She looks at board holding info on group running sausage sizzle that day - you will never guess who - I gurantee in a million years you would never guess who!

Would you believe 'Brighton Croquet Club!' ...................... As she approached one croqetette inquires in her her best 'Pru and Tru' voice - 'Would you like a sausage dear?' Cruiserette never backward in being forward says 'I am more than happy to donate to any worthy cause but certainly won't be giving your group any money!'

'Why not?' Croquette inquires - 'We are a sporting body' - 'Why don't you donate your time and raise some funds for World Vision or Save The Children Fund or something worthwhile?' - just shook her head and walked off.

Now how the hell could Bunnings allow such a group of 'haves' to get a gig raisiing funds for their own benefit?

 

[cove]

Did I hear someone say champagne. Taittinger ,Moët and then Domaine Chandon after the first 18 are gone should work.

 

[cove]

Don't ever get me started on that brand of shops Cruiser.

 

[medhead]

Bit of an assumption that the club is a group of "haves". I'd imagine the club itself might be rather poor, those types don't have stuff by being generous.

Not sure if I should post this here or in 'A Bit Of Humour' thread - should be in 'Well That's Bloody Rediculous' thread but does not exist - so here goes:

Cruiserette was at Bunnings pre XMAS and smelt the sausages sizzle - she never buys any but often flicks a fiver into tin if she considers truly worthy cause. She looks at board holding info on group running sausage sizzle that day - you will never guess who - I gurantee in a million years you would never guess who!

Would you believe 'Brighton Croquet Club!' ...................... As she approached one croqetette inquires in her her best 'Pru and Tru' voice - 'Would you like a sausage dear?' Cruiserette never backward in being forward says 'I am more than happy to donate to any worthy cause but certainly won't be giving your group any money!'

'Why not?' Croquette inquires - 'We are a sporting body' - 'Why don't you donate your time and raise some funds for World Vision or Save The Children Fund or something worthwhile?' - just shook her head and walked off.

Now how the hell could Bunnings allow such a group of 'haves' to get a gig raisiing funds for their own benefit?

 

[whatmeworry]

Not sure if I should post this here or in 'A Bit Of Humour' thread - should be in 'Well That's Bloody Rediculous' thread but does not exist - so here goes:

Cruiserette was at Bunnings pre XMAS and smelt the sausages sizzle - she never buys any but often flicks a fiver into tin if she considers truly worthy cause. She looks at board holding info on group running sausage sizzle that day - you will never guess who - I gurantee in a million years you would never guess who!

Would you believe 'Brighton Croquet Club!' ...................... As she approached one croqetette inquires in her her best 'Pru and Tru' voice - 'Would you like a sausage dear?' Cruiserette never backward in being forward says 'I am more than happy to donate to any worthy cause but certainly won't be giving your group any money!'

'Why not?' Croquette inquires - 'We are a sporting body' - 'Why don't you donate your time and raise some funds for World Vision or Save The Children Fund or something worthwhile?' - just shook her head and walked off.

Now how the hell could Bunnings allow such a group of 'haves' to get a gig raisiing funds for their own benefit?

Doesn't surprise me. Brighton Secondary is one of the richer state schools because of "donations". I bet they they didn’t turn down the a free school hall.
Age of entitlement turly well alive in the blue ribbon seats.

 

[hummel]

Not sure if I should post this here or in 'A Bit Of Humour' thread - should be in 'Well That's Bloody Rediculous' thread but does not exist - so here goes:

Cruiserette was at Bunnings pre XMAS and smelt the sausages sizzle - she never buys any but often flicks a fiver into tin if she considers truly worthy cause. She looks at board holding info on group running sausage sizzle that day - you will never guess who - I gurantee in a million years you would never guess who!

Would you believe 'Brighton Croquet Club!' ...................... As she approached one croqetette inquires in her her best 'Pru and Tru' voice - 'Would you like a sausage dear?' Cruiserette never backward in being forward says 'I am more than happy to donate to any worthy cause but certainly won't be giving your group any money!'

'Why not?' Croquette inquires - 'We are a sporting body' - 'Why don't you donate your time and raise some funds for World Vision or Save The Children Fund or something worthwhile?' - just shook her head and walked off.

Now how the hell could Bunnings allow such a group of 'haves' to get a gig raisiing funds for their own benefit?

Bayside... ha!

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Bit of an assumption that the club is a group of "haves".

Spent a bit of time in and or around Brighton have you MH?

FTR I did live in that suburb for 5 yrs.

 

[JohnK]

Definitely a no brainer if it was me. Unless the cash price is too good to refuse, I'll use points for J every time if available, even on short sectors.

It should be a no brainer.

 

[drron]

Looks like the "hidden city" is going to be more of a problem going forward-
Airline, travel site sue over 'hacked' airfares

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Don't ever get me started on that brand of shops Cruiser.

Huh - but I thought you were heading to Goydo's place for NYE celebs tonight?

 

[JohnK]

Looks like the "hidden city" is going to be more of a problem going forward

Should never have been allowed in the first place.

 

[Flashback]

Day trip with a few friends to Rye, Camber and Canterbury today. No solid plans for this evening, but will see what happens. London now limits the attendees for the fireworks and unless you were able to purchase one of the very few tickets that were for sale, then there's no point heading in. Shame really but c'est la vie.