Craig 6659 Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 3 hours ago, Renton said: This looks bad. The Mayor of Tampa went on TV and told all residents in areas advised to evacuate to either do so or don't expect to live. They're expecting it to be the worst storm experience in living memory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10639 Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 My sister in law is currently over there visiting elderly relatives. They're about as inland as it's possible to be in Florida, thankfully. Torn really, worried about her, but it's a relief that their aunt and uncle have some younger fitter people around to help board up the house and what have you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19588 Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Fish 10639 Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 1 hour ago, wykikitoon said: Watched that briefly and saw 2-3 dickheads taking selfies in the Key West panel (top right). Proper Darwin Award nominee shit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19588 Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 2 hours ago, The Fish said: Watched that briefly and saw 2-3 dickheads taking selfies in the Key West panel (top right). Proper Darwin Award nominee shit. There was a bloke with a bairn! Fucking idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 20826 Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 This has to be the best photograph taken re: Hurricane Milton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastronaut 1328 Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 27 minutes ago, Renton said: This has to be the best photograph taken re: Hurricane Milton. Thats almost exactly how Ive been picturing the new Flamingo Land at Loch Lomond if the plans ever get approved. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 20826 Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 1 minute ago, Blastronaut said: Thats almost exactly how Ive been picturing the new Flamingo Land at Loch Lomond if the plans ever get approved. Yeah, a bit random but it reminds me of a Hogmanay night I went to Edinburgh where a gaggle of pissed up lasses from Glasgie stormed the mens toilets (cos of the queues at theirs) all pissed as anything wearing bright flamingo pink clobber. They then proceeded to somehow squat piss in the urinals, quite impressive, although caused me a few days impotence. Damn now I'm thinking about it again. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3774 Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 2 minutes ago, Renton said: Yeah, a bit random but it reminds me of a Hogmanay night I went to Edinburgh where a gaggle of pissed up lasses from Glasgie stormed the mens toilets (cos of the queues at theirs) all pissed as anything wearing bright flamingo pink clobber. They then proceeded to somehow squat piss in the urinals, quite impressive, although caused me a few days impotence. Damn now I'm thinking about it again. Prude 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastronaut 1328 Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 9 minutes ago, Renton said: ........They then proceeded to somehow squat piss in the urinals, quite impressive, although caused me a few days impotence. Damn now I'm thinking about it again. I get the feeling CT could 3d print you a hoover attachment to aid your "thinking". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrokendoll 8917 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 think I'll stop in today, bbc weather app for my area's showing wind speeds of 16,125mph. only a bit breezy in nottingham apparently, but don't forget your sun cream if you're headed there... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19588 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 Didn't feel that windy riding in today 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 43622 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 8 minutes ago, thebrokendoll said: think I'll stop in today, bbc weather app for my area's showing wind speeds of 16,125mph. only a bit breezy in nottingham apparently, but don't forget your sun cream if you're headed there... With your balance, I think that's wise. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 20826 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 Always wet and windy at the coast ya fucker. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10639 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 Was up at 5ish his morning, checked the weather app before my trip to London, bleary eyed saw the Hurricane Force Wind warning and immediately messaged the boss to say I wouldn't be getting the train down. She replied at 6ish saying not to worry and make sure I've expensed the tickets. I've already got the money back from work for the tickets, and I've now had my refund request approved by Trainline. So I'm now not travelling for 4hrs, for a solitary 1hr meeting, in London. And I'm £110 up on the day. All because at no point did either my boss or I think that maybe 13,508mph winds are unlikely. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34515 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 In the post-covid, hybrid working era, an 8 hour round trip for a 1 hour meeting is about as silly as those wind speeds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10639 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 Just now, Alex said: In the post-covid, hybrid working era, an 8 hour round trip for a 1 hour meeting is about as silly as those wind speeds 4hr round trip, but your point remains valid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34515 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 (edited) 7 minutes ago, The Fish said: 4hr round trip, but your point remains valid. It’s ridiculous, isn’t it? I think some people insist on in person meetings because they think it shows how important they are Edited October 10 by Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 32355 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 I've never worked remotely so I must be a VIP? (It's all falling into place now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10639 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 1 minute ago, Alex said: It’s ridiculous, isn’t it? I think sone people insist on in person meetings because they think it shows how important they are I'm convinced it's because she's been told she has to be in the office two days a week, so forces her direct reports to come to London for meetings. That way she fills her day with chit-chat, rather than actual work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10639 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 1 minute ago, Howmanheyman said: I've never worked remotely so I must be a VIP? (It's all falling into place now). Vainglorious Insouciant Pettifogger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 32355 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 20 minutes ago, The Fish said: Vainglorious Insouciant Pettifogger? That's the one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34515 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Howmanheyman said: I've never worked remotely so I must be a VIP? (It's all falling into place now). I do 60% in the office. Which everybody is supposed to be doing, with certain dispensations. But, as far as I can tell, hardly anybody does. Not my problem, I don’t actually manage anyone. I probably prefer going in but the balance is good. I know I am lucky in that respect. Inevitably lots of people take the piss. Which I think they get away with because the people managing them are doing the same. There’s 100 desks dedicated to our department at my place. There’s about 3-4 times that based there. Even allowing for part-time workers, sick leave, holidays, etc. you can see there shouldn’t be enough desks. But I book one absolutely no problem and it’s ‘busy’ if it’s about 80% full. To be honest I think covid and recruiting people to work remotely has caused chaos in central government with teams dispersed all over the shop. I’m the only person in my area based up here. I’m not really sure how you fix it now either. Ironically we seemed to work better (albeit in a different, covid specific role) when everyone in my old team worked remotely. What I’ve noticed is even people in the same teams come in but don’t book desks together so you don’t even have the ‘collaborative ways of working’ advantages. Sorry, I know that’s dull as fuck I just find it all very strange. Benton Park View used to be packed. People would come in at half six and sit in their cars for a bit just to get a space Edited October 10 by Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 20826 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 32 minutes ago, The Fish said: Vainglorious Insouciant Pettifogger? I got 19/20 right on an online vocabulary test yesterday, which was a shame because 20/20 puts you in the top 1%. I didn't know what "obloquy" meant. Your posts should be consigned to obloquy. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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