What's making you happy today? - Page 726

limey · 09-03-2015, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by traceur

Pfft - You are thinking of this all wrong. Just because it's receding doesn't mean limey takes it back, it simply means there's a power vacuum up for grabs.

I declare Limey's left sinus strip "Gaza 2".

It certainly feels like it!

Gravdigr · 09-03-2015, 02:29 PM

it · 09-06-2015, 05:12 PM

So in continuation of "what's irritating you today" post 5969, my boss has told me today the irritating coworker is in the process of been fired.

He would rather not hire anyone else, so me and another guy - who is awesome btw - are basically going to have to take most of her shifts until another quite fun guy comes back from vacation, which my bank account will love for the coming month, and it also means once he does get back from vexation I can go back to the 5-6 shifts I've been getting since he left rather then getting a cut down to 4-5.

I also won't need to get any annoying bitchy remarks at shift change, and I will get more of the fun shift changes I get with the other co workers - where sometimes one of us will even come early or stay late half an hour and have some coffee and chat, which is a pleasure - without her everyone else is pretty high quality people.

Clodfobble · 09-10-2015, 04:55 PM

The wife of a well-known radio talk show host is on the board of the National Autism Association, is a very vocal and passionate supporter of biomedical treatment, and reportedly has a very big influence on who her husband brings on the show. It was a long shot that I would get her attention, but she was on our list of "movers and shakers" who marketing should reach out to because you never know.

Today we learned that someone in my publisher's office actually knows her personally, and plans to strongly encourage her to read it. Shit just got real.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-10-2015, 05:44 PM

Network, call in favors, twist arms, then when you get on Fallon, Kimmel, and Colbert, you can blow them away with your stand-up routine.

Griff · 09-11-2015, 05:40 AM

Cool!

glatt · 09-11-2015, 07:27 AM

That's awesome! Fingers crossed.

fargon · 09-11-2015, 10:10 AM

Excellent.

Gravdigr · 09-11-2015, 12:33 PM

Good luck, Clod, hope that works out.

it · 09-11-2015, 12:45 PM

If I am getting this right, you.. Have a book out about autism? Cool.

Good luck

Griff · 09-11-2015, 03:42 PM

When do I get my signed copy? (I will pay for it!)

Lamplighter · 09-11-2015, 08:40 PM

My attitude towards the VA is changing.

My Father-In-Law is a (Korean War) Navy Vet, and frankly did not do much after his discharge.
But after years of not-so-healthy living, and a year living on the streets,
he managed to get classified as disabled, which helped get him into decent housing.

He was seen on a fairly regular basis at the PDX VA, and his health and dental problems were being managed.
But then, a couple of weeks they told him he needed triple-bypass heart surgery !
They called him to come in on that Friday, and he had the operation the following Thursday.

Currently, many of us may have bad feelings about the quality
and timelines of the health care handed out to Vets.
But at least for this man in his circumstances, the VA staff deserve a public commendation.

On each of the times I visited him, the staff throughout were very
courteous and extremely helpful to me as a visitor, and the medical staff
were exceptionally open, welcoming, and informative.

I spent a lot of time in waiting rooms, their canteen, stores, elevators and parking lots,
and I am very impressed by how good were the moods of people
working and receiving care in this huge medical complex.
The entire ICU and Recovery Rooms were in good conditions and
the staff and patients were in appropriate good humor.

My FIL is now doing well, and his outlook for a long life is so much better than before.

Maybe this VA is exceptional, but I hope not.
... every hospital, whether VA or not, should have such a helpful and healthy environment.

.

Clodfobble · 09-11-2015, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griff

When do I get my signed copy? (I will pay for it!)

You're going to have to wait for March like everyone else. Believe me, I don't like it any more than you do. I'm not known for my patience.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-11-2015, 11:01 PM

Quote:

My attitude towards the VA is changing.

I think the problem with the VA is they are just plain too small for the tidal wave of vets drowning them. Like industry of the Vietnam era in negotiations with the unions, promising big future benefits for smaller raises now, but never funded those promises. Congress made promises to vets, but never funded keeping them. The US created so many vets in the Vietnam era, who are now old and needy, the VA can't handle it. The doctors and specialists are so booked, if they miss a day, hell, miss a couple hours, for any reason, it becomes a rescheduling nightmare.

Gravdigr · 09-12-2015, 04:57 PM

Sounds like they need to farm some of that shit out to the private sector...

09-03-2015, 02:29 PM	#10877
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09-10-2015, 04:55 PM	#10879
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09-10-2015, 05:44 PM	#10880
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09-11-2015, 05:40 AM	#10881
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09-11-2015, 10:10 AM	#10883
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09-06-2015, 05:12 PM	#10878
it Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 772	So in continuation of "what's irritating you today" post 5969, my boss has told me today the irritating coworker is in the process of been fired. He would rather not hire anyone else, so me and another guy - who is awesome btw - are basically going to have to take most of her shifts until another quite fun guy comes back from vacation, which my bank account will love for the coming month, and it also means once he does get back from vexation I can go back to the 5-6 shifts I've been getting since he left rather then getting a cut down to 4-5. I also won't need to get any annoying bitchy remarks at shift change, and I will get more of the fun shift changes I get with the other co workers - where sometimes one of us will even come early or stay late half an hour and have some coffee and chat, which is a pleasure - without her everyone else is pretty high quality people.

09-11-2015, 07:27 AM	#10882
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	That's awesome! Fingers crossed.

09-11-2015, 12:33 PM	#10884
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Good luck, Clod, hope that works out. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

09-11-2015, 12:45 PM	#10885
it Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 772	If I am getting this right, you.. Have a book out about autism? Cool. Good luck

09-11-2015, 03:42 PM	#10886
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	When do I get my signed copy? (I will pay for it!) __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-11-2015, 08:40 PM	#10887
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	My attitude towards the VA is changing. My Father-In-Law is a (Korean War) Navy Vet, and frankly did not do much after his discharge. But after years of not-so-healthy living, and a year living on the streets, he managed to get classified as disabled, which helped get him into decent housing. He was seen on a fairly regular basis at the PDX VA, and his health and dental problems were being managed. But then, a couple of weeks they told him he needed triple-bypass heart surgery ! They called him to come in on that Friday, and he had the operation the following Thursday. Currently, many of us may have bad feelings about the quality and timelines of the health care handed out to Vets. But at least for this man in his circumstances, the VA staff deserve a public commendation. On each of the times I visited him, the staff throughout were very courteous and extremely helpful to me as a visitor, and the medical staff were exceptionally open, welcoming, and informative. I spent a lot of time in waiting rooms, their canteen, stores, elevators and parking lots, and I am very impressed by how good were the moods of people working and receiving care in this huge medical complex. The entire ICU and Recovery Rooms were in good conditions and the staff and patients were in appropriate good humor. My FIL is now doing well, and his outlook for a long life is so much better than before. Maybe this VA is exceptional, but I hope not. ... every hospital, whether VA or not, should have such a helpful and healthy environment. .

09-12-2015, 04:57 PM	#10890
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Sounds like they need to farm some of that shit out to the private sector... __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

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