Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[spike021]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I don't get out much - what kind of car is it?


humfrz

R34 Skyline, illegal to import here.

Likely one of a few that were "legally" imported at one time before the emissions law was passed.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by spike021

R34 Skyline, illegal to import here.

Likely one of a few that were "legally" imported at one time before the emissions law was passed.

If it's 20 years old or greater you can.

[ScoobsMcGee]

Originally Posted by Spuds

If it's 20 years old or greater you can.

25 years in the US I'm afraid. So we're currently further ruining the MKIV Supra market in Japan, and are still 6 years away from completely destroying what is left of the R34 market.

A part of me is still tempted to import a 2 door GC WRX when they are legal. Real 22Bs run way too expensive, and with the cost of 2.5 RS Imprezas here, it would be a less expensive to import the real thing.

[Sapphireho]

My day off. I think I'll go to Harry's Hofbrau and have a hot turkey sandwich to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving.

[bcj]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, hello folks.
Ref - pain in my hips.

So, I get referred over to an MRI unit that has to check with my insurance (Medicare) to see if they will cover an MRI.

Take earplugs. Or your gun range ear covers AND earplugs. It's loud AF.
They offered audio headphones and music. Don't work at all.
Might as well have offered a boot on one foot with heavy socks.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

My day off. I think I'll go to Harry's Hofbrau and have a hot turkey sandwich to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving.

Trying to decide which day this week for my birthday day off. Probably Friday to also have a 3 day weekend.

I have so much PTO saved up I'm also tempted to add a few days next week too..

[ScoobsMcGee]

Originally Posted by spike021

Trying to decide which day this week for my birthday day off. Probably Friday to also have a 3 day weekend.

I have so much PTO saved up I'm also tempted to add a few days next week too..

As someone who has foolishly thrown away countless days of PTO over the years, take all of them. Every single one.

Also happy birthday.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee

As someone who has foolishly thrown away countless days of PTO over the years, take all of them. Every single one.

Also happy birthday.

I have worked for places with Vacation/PTO/etc for almost 40 years and I can proudly say I've never lost a single hour of accrued vacation time, and I strive to make sure team members to the same (although with some it is difficult).

When asked my response is always "The only reason I work is so I can afford vacation. If I could afford it without working, why would I?"

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee

As someone who has foolishly thrown away countless days of PTO over the years, take all of them. Every single one.

Also happy birthday.

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I have worked for places with Vacation/PTO/etc for almost 40 years and I can proudly say I've never lost a single hour of accrued vacation time, and I strive to make sure team members to the same (although with some it is difficult).

When asked my response is always "The only reason I work is so I can afford vacation. If I could afford it without working, why would I?"

I actually applaud my current employer for having a "use it or lose it" PTO policy to force people to take time off instead of just getting a check at the end of the year. On the other hand, I do wish they implemented it a little later in the year so i could've saved up my vacation for paternity leave instead of just getting unpaid time off to be with the baby.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by bcj

Take earplugs. Or your gun range ear covers AND earplugs. It's loud AF.
They offered audio headphones and music. Don't work at all.
Might as well have offered a boot on one foot with heavy socks.

DANG, bci, I've had several MRIs and never experienced that. OK, so I'm half deaf -

When you had one that was so loud, are you sure you didn't take a wrong turn and go into a hangar at McChord AFB -


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

I actually applaud my current employer for having a "use it or lose it" PTO policy to force people to take time off instead of just getting a check at the end of the year. On the other hand, I do wish they implemented it a little later in the year so i could've saved up my vacation for paternity leave instead of just getting unpaid time off to be with the baby.

CONGRATULATIONS!

How old is your baby?


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

My day off. I think I'll go to Harry's Hofbrau and have a hot turkey sandwich to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving.

Is your kitchen operational yet?


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by spike021

Trying to decide which day this week for my birthday day off. Probably Friday to also have a 3 day weekend.

I have so much PTO saved up I'm also tempted to add a few days next week too..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!


How old are you now?


As others have suggested, take the PTO. Time is something you can never get back.


humfrz

[bcj]

Originally Posted by humfrz

hangar at McChord AFB -
humfrz

Used to work at the Boeing Renton Plant. Static engine tests for every new 737 off the line.
Riveting on the line. Aluminum plates flying overhead going "BWANGGG".

I'm used to noise, but wasn't expecting those decibels from that little pocket sized ear wrencher.