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RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:16 pm
by Grollub
ORIGINAL: DivePac88

Morning Guys, well I am back from my hospital check-up.

I am deeply humbled by the posts of support from you chaps, and thank you all very much (even T, my grammar teacher). My Oncologist is very happy with my progress, the latest tests show that the tumor is still dormant, and that it is not producing any more nasties at all. He is so confident about my condition, that he does not want to see me till February next year.[8D]

But the Chemo injections, and other dugs have to continue at the high dose that I am taking them, so the down side is the side-effects will continue. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, as the side-effects are no-where near as bad as what the tumor was doing before I started treatment.[;)]

I did admit to my Specialist, that the only side-effect that really annoys me is the one that effects my eye-sight. The problem is that some days for up to six hours, I get blurred vision, and the lose the ability to focus my eyes. This I told him, means that I cannot do my E-mail operational wargame turns (AE-PBEM).[:(]

But the prognosis looks good, and I am going to be around for a few more years (PBEM-turns). So I am a lucky boy (touch wood), as I have dodged the bullet this time. I have a second go at life, so I'm going to make the most of it. [:)]

Thanks again Guys, and have a nice day, cheers Des.

Edit: Now I am going to have a nap, as I am shagged, see you later.[:D]
Great news, Des! [:)]

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:20 pm
by Nikademus
ORIGINAL: Terminus

Supposedly, he was killed AFTER he'd been captured. Oh dear, oh dear...

of course!

the world is a safer place now that he's departed.......or is it?



RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:35 pm
by Dixie
ORIGINAL: Nikademus

ORIGINAL: Terminus

Supposedly, he was killed AFTER he'd been captured. Oh dear, oh dear...

of course!

the world is a safer place now that he's departed.......or is it?



Or perhaps it's exactly as safe as it was before.

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:40 pm
by Nikademus
lol......there's a certain futility to it all isn't there?

what was it Shakesphere said....."All the world is a stage........send in the CLOWNS!!!" (or something like that)

[:)]

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:48 pm
by Mynok

Well, it appears the end has happened for my company. It was a nice run. Maybe it is time for a good change for me.

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:52 pm
by Nikademus
uh oh.....what happened?

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:01 pm
by Mynok

Our bank put massive restrictions on us about four months ago. We couldn't get alternative investment in order to get product in. The end result of that is pretty obvious. It's been coming on for a while.

I have one really good lead that I hope is still open. I will be touching base with that lead tomorrow.

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:02 pm
by Nikademus
well thats good news at least. So was there an official announcement or do you just "know" that the end is near?

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:04 pm
by DuckofTindalos
ORIGINAL: Nikademus

ORIGINAL: Dixie

ORIGINAL: Terminus

Poor Moammar is going to miss the end of the world. It's tomorrow.

Ah yes the Rapture. Do we have a time? I could get a free morning off work if it's in the afternoon.


what...the Rapture? AGAIN?? We'll sooner see Harry Erwin put his money where his mouth and obnoxious signature are before that happens. [8|]

Yep, for Really Real this time.

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:08 pm
by Mynok
ORIGINAL: Nikademus

well thats good news at least. So was there an official announcement or do you just "know" that the end is near?

There will be one later today according to my boss, who accidentally let it slip. I've seen it coming for a while and have been doing some work on the matter. But....in this economy, only the Good Lord can guarantee a job.

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:10 pm
by Schanilec
World coming to an end?
 
Damn! I was going to cook a ham this weekend. I guess I'll put in a TV dinner instead.

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:15 pm
by USSAmerica
ORIGINAL: Mynok

ORIGINAL: Nikademus

well thats good news at least. So was there an official announcement or do you just "know" that the end is near?

There will be one later today according to my boss, who accidentally let it slip. I've seen it coming for a while and have been doing some work on the matter. But....in this economy, only the Good Lord can guarantee a job.

Good hunting, Brother!

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:17 pm
by Nikademus
ORIGINAL: Mynok
There will be one later today according to my boss, who accidentally let it slip. I've seen it coming for a while and have been doing some work on the matter. But....in this economy, only the Good Lord can guarantee a job.

You are so right. I've been stressing lately because, while i have experienced very good fortune in the last month.....finally getting promoted to full time and now having been given a major raise, the fact remained that i am still "contractual" (and no benefits). Add to that my company has a new VP of IT who is even now looking at the "metrics". I was told i "shouldn't" worry too much....but in the end noone really knows whats coming down the pipe. Worst case...i'm back on the street looking for transit jobs.

Its like my dad told me the other week......even "permanent" jobs arn't really that anymore. One minute your working.....next minute your laid off. There's no such thing as job security anymore, regardless of titles/classificaitons...unless your a fat politician that is.

I like how my friend from NYC put it...."anyone who isn't paranoid about their job these days is an idiot"


I hope your lead works out. Just curious.....what's your line of work again?

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:18 pm
by Mynok

IT. Just like you. [:D]

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:29 pm
by Nikademus
ah......a fellow geek. [:)]

I'm hoping someday when i grow up they'll yet me play with the servers.

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:30 pm
by DivePac88
My god what have I missed while sleeping, the great tent living colonel is dead, Captured alive by his enemies, then quickly departed with a warning shot though the head. Now I wonder if us bankrupt democracy's will help the Rebels rebuild, as I don't think they have anything we need.

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RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:38 pm
by Mike Solli
I'm sure someone will buy sand from them.

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:51 pm
by Schanilec
Sorry to hear Mynok. Congradulations Nik. I am yet still in between you two. Part time and no benefit's. Hours have dropped off a bit, again. Still I'm optimistic and keep on chugging along.

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:53 pm
by Mike Solli
Mynok, sorry to hear you're slipping into the inferno. I'm really tired of sitting home all day applying for jobs. The potential one mentioned a while back for me still hasn't made a decision. No clue what that means. [8|] I'll assume no and keep plugging.

Good luck, brother.

RE: THE THREAD!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:58 pm
by DivePac88
ORIGINAL: Schanilec

World coming to an end?

Damn! I was going to cook a ham this weekend. I guess I'll put in a TV dinner instead.

Well you could quickly join a 'survivor' religious group, and wear a tinfoil hat, then will be saved for this weekend.


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