Girls Coffeeshop Talk

[FeelingTheBlues]

Alright so it's 1 am in Montreal and I'm in front of the television with my father, we're watching those shows on which you must call and answer a mathematical question they display on the screen in order to win 4 000$!

Worst thing is, the show has been on for about an hour and a half now and several people have called to give the exact (wrong) same answer. Haven't they been watching the episode since its beginning!? If not, can't they think that if the price is that high it probably means that the answer isn't as simple as the one you find when you calculate it very quickly!?

...Yes, we are pathetic to the point where we enjoy those types of shows!

[dddrees]

Good Morning All.


Are there any pancakes left?

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Alright so it's 1 am in Montreal and I'm in front of the television with my father, we're watching those shows on which you must call and answer a mathematical question they display on the screen in order to win 4 000$!

Worst thing is, the show has been on for about an hour and a half now and several people have called to give the exact (wrong) same answer. Haven't they been watching the episode since its beginning!? If not, can't they think that if the price is that high it probably means that the answer isn't as simple as the one you find when you calculate it very quickly!?

...Yes, we are pathetic to the point where we enjoy those types of shows!

Good morning Carl....did you call in ? You must be a near genius if you can make any kind of math. calculations that early n the morning!

Originally Posted by dddrees

Good Morning All.


Are there any pancakes left?

I don't even think they're on the grill yet...but I'm pretty sure all the rum got used up yesterday, so check with Lisa to see whats left in her liquor cabinet
Any kind of Schnapps might work....Lisa? thoughts?

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

Good morning Carl....did you call in ? You must be a near genius if you can make any kind of math. calculations that early n the morning!



I don't even think they're on the grill yet...but I'm pretty sure all the rum got used up yesterday, so check with Lisa to see whats left in her liquor cabinet
Any kind of Schnapps might work....Lisa? thoughts?

As long as it contains some form of alcohol that will be just fine.


Oh, and the quantity it contains is also important.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

Good morning Carl....did you call in ? You must be a near genius if you can make any kind of math. calculations that early n the morning!

I don't even think they're on the grill yet...but I'm pretty sure all the rum got used up yesterday, so check with Lisa to see whats left in her liquor cabinet
Any kind of Schnapps might work....Lisa? thoughts?

I'm not a genius actually (especially not in maths), it was pretty hard as there were two 7's with one that looked slightly different from the other one. My brother told us it was an ASCII symbol who meant 191 and we tried to calculate with that in mind. We had the result 160...the real answer was 568 but they didn't even explain it (we've had the calculations in front of us for about 10 seconds when the result got displayed and they showed it to us with several 1's being added up).

As it turns out, this TV show is a scam with its head office being in another country. The show isn't controlled by Loto-Quebec, which means it doesn't necessarily respect the laws regarding lotteries...needless to say we'll never call again (not that we ever called more than once or twice anyway).

...Now, pancakes with Schnapps, you said?

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Lisa

What do you mean, Wes? I thought you had a good job that you enjoy, and we ALL know how musically gifted you are. And you're young... how can anything be wasted?

You are so sweet Lisa. Yep I'm doing ok, and shouldn't really be whinging.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by The Joker

You are so sweet Lisa. Yep I'm doing ok, and shouldn't really be whinging.

Just think... if it hadn't been for you I'd never have discovered the joy that is a McVitie's biscuit. In fact I just went to the pantry to get one to go with my coffee.

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Just think... if it hadn't been for you I'd never have discovered the joy that is a McVitie's biscuit. In fact I just went to the pantry to get one to go with my coffee.

Yes, I do have an encyclopedic knowledge of biscuits, think this is my gift and true calling. Wonder what jobs are out there for this

[STEELINOX]

May I have a very spicy bloody mary and whatever it is sizzlin in the pan looks good too, and an aspirin - if there's one close by

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Yes, I do have an encyclopedic knowledge of biscuits, think this is my gift and true calling. Wonder what jobs are out there for this

Ahhh.... are you thinking about changing careers? To the medical field, perhaps? I find McVitie's perfectly medicinal.

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Ahhh.... are you thinking about changing careers? To the medical field, perhaps? I find McVitie's perfectly medicinal.

I dunno, the thought of going back to school makes me .

Think I would like to be a biscuit designer (Is that what you call them) I already have some great ideas for some new ground breaking biscuits.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by The Joker

I dunno, the thought of going back to school makes me .

Think I would like to be a biscuit designer (Is that what you call them) I already have some great ideas for some new ground breaking biscuits.

Ground breaking? Shows what I know. Thought they were supposed to be a bit softer than that.

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Ground breaking? Shows what I know. Thought they were supposed to be a bit softer than that.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

May I have a very spicy bloody mary and whatever it is sizzlin in the pan looks good too, and an aspirin - if there's one close by

Now that's a good way to start the day if there ever was one. As long as the aspirin has some caffeine in it....

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Back from dinner!

So here's my funny story. As some of you know (Michelle, you'll probably get to learn it now) I'm a big fan of men's jewelry, especially jewels in yellow gold. I have been lurking and buying in jewelry stores since I was about 14 and always enjoyed looking at fancy rings, bracelets and chains (surprisingly enough, I've never been into very big blingy rings, I love diamonds but I'd rather have a small to medium size fancy ring than something the size of a doll's head). A lot of people around me know that and that includes my girls at my job (I'm the only man in the store where I work and we talk often so everybody got to know at some point that I enjoyed jewelry).

Well, the other day, I was coming in to start my shift when my manager comes to me and starts to laugh. She tells me that she was at the cash the day before with another colleague of mine (for the record, that other colleague likes to talk with customers and every once in a while she's able to make a little story fit in the conversation while she serves a customer). Next thing you know, that woman was serving a rather large and tall man and, while they were talking, she found a way to tell him about me. From what I've heard, she said something like...

- Oh yes, we only have one guy who works here, he loves to do some shopping, especially for jewelry!

...From what my manager told me, the look on this man face was absolutely priceless!

Now I've never described or presented myself as a very manly and macho man. I do not chase skirts and I am not the type of person who will turn around to take a look at a woman who walks by me if she shows her legs, quite the contrary...

...Still, I think this man must have quite a funny idea of who I am now!

So my funny work story. This Wednesday we were in a team meeting, manager was talking, we have some people conferenced in as well. My colleague who's also a good friend is sitting back in his chair. It's one of them office chairs, with all the knobs and levers for adjusting it under the seat. So me being a mischievous git decide to put my feet on one of the levers. What I didn't realise is he had a cup of tea in his hand. The back of his seat jolts and he slings half his tea over his shirt. He shouts you bloody idiot, and storms out to the bathroom.

I felt really guilty but also just couldn't stop giggling. Or I could, but it was torture. I sort of let these grunts out through my nose every minute or so in an effort not to burst out laughing.

Professional hey. My manager rolled his eyes at me a few times as he continued talking. Well there goes any chance of promotion this year.

[FeelingTheBlues]

See Wes? Lisa told you you had a lot of potential and talent!

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by dddrees

As long as it contains some form of alcohol that will be just fine.


Oh, and the quantity it contains is also important.

Can't you just dunk the pancakes in the alcoholic liquid of your choice?

See, I'm learning so much from our British friends.

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Can't you just dunk the pancakes in the alcoholic liquid of your choice?

See, I'm learning so much from our British friends.

Note to self, may have found a new use for NH "Maple" vodka...

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by The Joker

So my funny work story. This Wednesday we were in a team meeting, manager was talking, we have some people conferenced in as well. My colleague who's also a good friend is sitting back in his chair. It's one of them office chairs, with all the knobs and levers for adjusting it under the seat. So me being a mischievous git decide to put my feet on one of the levers. What I didn't realise is he had a cup of tea in his hand. The back of his seat jolts and he slings half his tea over his shirt. He shouts you bloody idiot, and storms out to the bathroom.

I felt really guilty but also just couldn't stop giggling. Or I could, but it was torture. I sort of let these grunts out through my nose every minute or so in an effort not to burst out laughing.

Professional hey. My manager rolled his eyes at me a few times as he continued talking. Well there goes any chance of promotion this year.

That's so funny! Bet you weren't the only one trying to stifle your giggles.

Hey, I have a little whining to do after looking at the Rolex and Attire thread last night. I see these lovely clothes on people who have important places to be and images to present.... and all I have to think about is what to wear while hauling the garbage cans to the curb, or loading groceries into the car, or pulling weeds from the flowerbed, or running the vacuum cleaner and doing laundry, and whether spaghetti sauce, sidewalk chalk and finger paint will wash out of my jeans!

I used to be a clothes horse - closet full of shoes, skirts, blazers, loads of outfits for work... but that was a lifetime ago... hauled off in carloads to the donation stations... now... if I even tried to go shopping I'd have three whining kids bored out their minds while I try to capture that perfect look should anyone happen to drive by while I'm sweating in the front yard, watering the caladiums!

Being a lady of leisure must mean a lousy dress code.

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by The Joker

So my funny work story. This Wednesday we were in a team meeting, manager was talking, we have some people conferenced in as well. My colleague who's also a good friend is sitting back in his chair. It's one of them office chairs, with all the knobs and levers for adjusting it under the seat. So me being a mischievous git decide to put my feet on one of the levers. What I didn't realise is he had a cup of tea in his hand. The back of his seat jolts and he slings half his tea over his shirt. He shouts you bloody idiot, and storms out to the bathroom.

I felt really guilty but also just couldn't stop giggling. Or I could, but it was torture. I sort of let these grunts out through my nose every minute or so in an effort not to burst out laughing.

Professional hey. My manager rolled his eyes at me a few times as he continued talking. Well there goes any chance of promotion this year.

So is your 'good friend' still talking to you?

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by kcmo

So is your 'good friend' still talking to you?

Hehe, yes he was cool. I bought him a pint after work Wednesday, but I think he is planning his revenge. I have to be vigilant.

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by Lisa

That's so funny! Bet you weren't the only one trying to stifle your giggles.

Hey, I have a little whining to do after looking at the Rolex and Attire thread last night. I see these lovely clothes on people who have important places to be and images to present.... and all I have to think about is what to wear while hauling the garbage cans to the curb, or loading groceries into the car, or pulling weeds from the flowerbed, or running the vacuum cleaner and doing laundry, and whether spaghetti sauce, sidewalk chalk and finger paint will wash out of my jeans!

I used to be a clothes horse - closet full of shoes, skirts, blazers, loads of outfits for work... but that was a lifetime ago... hauled off in carloads to the donation stations... now... if I even tried to go shopping I'd have three whining kids bored out their minds while I try to capture that perfect look should anyone happen to drive by while I'm sweating in the front yard, watering the caladiums!

Being a lady of leisure must mean a lousy dress code.

But you get to wear whatever you want, and that means comfortable clothes, right?!

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Hehe, yes he was cool. I bought him a pint after work Wednesday, but I think he is planning his revenge. I have to be vigilant.

Ahhh, you'd better watch your back Wes!

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Lisa

That's so funny! Bet you weren't the only one trying to stifle your giggles.

Hey, I have a little whining to do after looking at the Rolex and Attire thread last night. I see these lovely clothes on people who have important places to be and images to present.... and all I have to think about is what to wear while hauling the garbage cans to the curb, or loading groceries into the car, or pulling weeds from the flowerbed, or running the vacuum cleaner and doing laundry, and whether spaghetti sauce, sidewalk chalk and finger paint will wash out of my jeans!

I used to be a clothes horse - closet full of shoes, skirts, blazers, loads of outfits for work... but that was a lifetime ago... hauled off in carloads to the donation stations... now... if I even tried to go shopping I'd have three whining kids bored out their minds while I try to capture that perfect look should anyone happen to drive by while I'm sweating in the front yard, watering the caladiums!

Being a lady of leisure must mean a lousy dress code.

You have always looked very fashionable in pics I've seen. I have to make a bit of effort for work, and if I'm going out for a few beers but for the rest of the time I really don't care that much.

Lisa, you will always be in style in my eyes.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Indeed Lisa, you have always looked good to me...

...although I am the worst when it comes to fine attires with my sticky fingers t-shirt, my jeans, my shirts with flowers and my Jimi Hendrix or Homer and Marge Simpson boxers...

Did anybody say "too much information"?

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Indeed Lisa, you have always looked good to me...

...although I am the worst when it comes to fine attires with my sticky fingers t-shirt, my jeans, my shirts with flowers and my Jimi Hendrix or Homer and Marge Simpson boxers...

Did anybody say "too much information"?

Now that you mention it, Carl. Yes, that's just a wee bit too much overload.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Note to self, may have found a new use for NH "Maple" vodka...

I'm kinda of surprised I hadn't thunk of that one already myself.


Thanks for stopping by Marc.

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Yes, I do have an encyclopedic knowledge of biscuits, think this is my gift and true calling. Wonder what jobs are out there for this

Ok Wes, I think i have a psychic reading for you, and because you've offered me a discount rate on your "greatest hits" CD, I will not charge you
So, i know you work in some kind of office setting- requiring you to suit up and look fine.....you DO know the ins and outs of all things biscuity....your avatar is a playing card.......
OK.....I'm seeing.....card shark........poker face!...........Politician?.....
Wes! you must do this!
(If things are as rough in UK as they are here, you might even get away with starting your own party!!!)
Anyway, once in a position of influence, you can promote biscuit development and marketing!! Thereby helping the food industry.....making a positive impact on the economy....
OK, I'm exhausted....

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Hehe, yes he was cool. I bought him a pint after work Wednesday, but I think he is planning his revenge. I have to be vigilant.

Yep, better keep your eyes open. Maybe check the bolts in your seat before leaning back.

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by Lisa

I used to be a clothes horse - closet full of shoes, skirts, blazers, loads of outfits for work... but that was a lifetime ago... hauled off in carloads to the donation stations... now... if I even tried to go shopping I'd have three whining kids bored out their minds while I try to capture that perfect look should anyone happen to drive by while I'm sweating in the front yard, watering the caladiums!

Being a lady of leisure must mean a lousy dress code.

Hey Lisa, check out Lululemon , they have an online store, so you don't have to drag your little dunkers to the mall! Girlfriend you can look great while you're sweating away....yoga wear! Its the way to go!