GM's thread about nothing (51 Viewers)

[Dungeon Master]

Now having the "Cat Shirt Bob" conversation. I hate you facebook.

We'll need a summary, preferably on your Facebook wall. I'll take a PM.

Actually it went surprising well. wife "Hey, so someone named Cat Shirt Bob commented on a picture of Ben on facebook. Friend of yours?"me "yep"wife "Some weird internet friend?"me "yep"wife "what kind of name is Cat Shirt Bob?"me "I guess he didn't want to use his real name."wife "so what, he just wears a cat shirt all day and calls himself cat shirt bob?"me "I guess"wife "I'm so glad he can see pictures of our kids"me "he's a good dude"wife "alright, if you say so"

I guess you haven't told her about our upcoming "kidfights" (name in progress).

FYI - Springsteen on Palladia.I forgot about how weird you are.

You misspelled awesome. Do you need an Erin pic?

nice job Einstein.Yes.

 

[-fish-]

headed out drinking with Meg in a bit. hopefully she'll talk me out of this.

 

[Dungeon Master]

Now having the "Cat Shirt Bob" conversation. I hate you facebook.

We'll need a summary, preferably on your Facebook wall. I'll take a PM.

Actually it went surprising well. wife "Hey, so someone named Cat Shirt Bob commented on a picture of Ben on facebook. Friend of yours?"me "yep"wife "Some weird internet friend?"me "yep"wife "what kind of name is Cat Shirt Bob?"me "I guess he didn't want to use his real name."wife "so what, he just wears a cat shirt all day and calls himself cat shirt bob?"me "I guess"wife "I'm so glad he can see pictures of our kids"me "he's a good dude"wife "alright, if you say so"

I guess you haven't told her about our upcoming "kidfights" (name in progress).

FYI - Springsteen on Palladia.I forgot about how weird you are.

You misspelled awesome. Do you need an Erin pic?

You still effed it up.

 

[El Floppo]

Also, fellas, I'm not getting divorced. In-laws have come by to help unpack two out of the last three nights, but I've successfully opted out of going to dinner both nights - with Mr. YSR completely backing me (although he went to dinner with them both nights).

On another note, they don't sell wine in the supermarkets here. This confuses me and I'm not quite sure what to do with it.

That actually does sound an awful lot like Divorce. [/furley]

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Now having the "Cat Shirt Bob" conversation. I hate you facebook.

We'll need a summary, preferably on your Facebook wall. I'll take a PM.

Actually it went surprising well. wife "Hey, so someone named Cat Shirt Bob commented on a picture of Ben on facebook. Friend of yours?"me "yep"wife "Some weird internet friend?"me "yep"wife "what kind of name is Cat Shirt Bob?"me "I guess he didn't want to use his real name."wife "so what, he just wears a cat shirt all day and calls himself cat shirt bob?"me "I guess"wife "I'm so glad he can see pictures of our kids"me "he's a good dude"wife "alright, if you say so"

I guess you haven't told her about our upcoming "kidfights" (name in progress).

FYI - Springsteen on Palladia.I forgot about how weird you are.

You misspelled awesome. Do you need an Erin pic?

You still effed it up.

At least tell me this is the drunk thread. It's been a long weekend. Is it the weekend?

 

[Dungeon Master]

Now having the "Cat Shirt Bob" conversation. I hate you facebook.

We'll need a summary, preferably on your Facebook wall. I'll take a PM.

Actually it went surprising well. wife "Hey, so someone named Cat Shirt Bob commented on a picture of Ben on facebook. Friend of yours?"me "yep"wife "Some weird internet friend?"me "yep"wife "what kind of name is Cat Shirt Bob?"me "I guess he didn't want to use his real name."wife "so what, he just wears a cat shirt all day and calls himself cat shirt bob?"me "I guess"wife "I'm so glad he can see pictures of our kids"me "he's a good dude"wife "alright, if you say so"

I guess you haven't told her about our upcoming "kidfights" (name in progress).

FYI - Springsteen on Palladia.I forgot about how weird you are.

You misspelled awesome. Do you need an Erin pic?

You still effed it up.

At least tell me this is the drunk thread. It's been a long weekend. Is it the weekend?

It's nearly Wednesday!

 

[krista4]

I tried to use the SLB trick but was a failure. This will be three or more posts when I wanted only one.

1. I'm so glad my wife is cool and laid back. Most of my friends wive's are as well. I cringe at some of the #### I read on here.2. GB living in a town that loves to drink. Stupid time/day/location restrictions on booze are ridiculous3. Sucks to be in that situation Krista. Good luck with whatever happens.

Thank you.

 

[krista4]

K4> I think you just answered your own questions about the guy. Other than your personal relationship and a few brief glimpses of "good", he's not what your department needs. Sorry. :(

Yeah. That doesn't sound fixable.Any chance to arrange a transfer back to Chicago for the guy?

He actually was out of a job when he was hired, having been fired from the previous position (always was told it was a downsizing, but now wondering about that). So he'd be jobless again as our corporate HQ are here.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Frosto> Erin

 

[krista4]

Dealing with the more important topic first, one of the items on my anti-Memphis list is dealing with the stupid liquor laws here, which prevent alcohol from being sold in stores on Sundays and requires that anything but beer be sold at an entirely separate store that can sell only wine, spirits and large-sized beers, and NOTHING, not even mixers or cups or whatever, can be sold in those same stores. And don't try to get around it by going to Arkansas or Mississippi which have equally jacked-up laws.Chicago sold in pharmacies, 7-11s and any damn other kind of store, too. And on freaking Sundays.

Just go to a bar, friend. That's what you need anyway.

I picked up three bottles of wine on my way home tonight. Not that I didn't already have a lot at home. Just needed some fresh wine.

 

[El Floppo]

Now having the "Cat Shirt Bob" conversation. I hate you facebook.

We'll need a summary, preferably on your Facebook wall. I'll take a PM.

Actually it went surprising well. wife "Hey, so someone named Cat Shirt Bob commented on a picture of Ben on facebook. Friend of yours?"me "yep"wife "Some weird internet friend?"me "yep"wife "what kind of name is Cat Shirt Bob?"me "I guess he didn't want to use his real name."wife "so what, he just wears a cat shirt all day and calls himself cat shirt bob?"me "I guess"wife "I'm so glad he can see pictures of our kids"me "he's a good dude"wife "alright, if you say so"

as much as I think I like all of you, that is one conversation that would end soooooo badly for me if I lost the G in FBG with this group.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Now having the "Cat Shirt Bob" conversation. I hate you facebook.

We'll need a summary, preferably on your Facebook wall. I'll take a PM.

Actually it went surprising well. wife "Hey, so someone named Cat Shirt Bob commented on a picture of Ben on facebook. Friend of yours?"me "yep"wife "Some weird internet friend?"me "yep"wife "what kind of name is Cat Shirt Bob?"me "I guess he didn't want to use his real name."wife "so what, he just wears a cat shirt all day and calls himself cat shirt bob?"me "I guess"wife "I'm so glad he can see pictures of our kids"me "he's a good dude"wife "alright, if you say so"

I guess you haven't told her about our upcoming "kidfights" (name in progress).

FYI - Springsteen on Palladia.I forgot about how weird you are.

You misspelled awesome. Do you need an Erin pic?

You still effed it up.

At least tell me this is the drunk thread. It's been a long weekend. Is it the weekend?

It's nearly Wednesday!

You coming to the Nebraska game?

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Dealing with the more important topic first, one of the items on my anti-Memphis list is dealing with the stupid liquor laws here, which prevent alcohol from being sold in stores on Sundays and requires that anything but beer be sold at an entirely separate store that can sell only wine, spirits and large-sized beers, and NOTHING, not even mixers or cups or whatever, can be sold in those same stores. And don't try to get around it by going to Arkansas or Mississippi which have equally jacked-up laws.Chicago sold in pharmacies, 7-11s and any damn other kind of store, too. And on freaking Sundays.

Just go to a bar, friend. That's what you need anyway.

I picked up three bottles of wine on my way home tonight. Not that I didn't already have a lot at home. Just needed some fresh wine.

I'm no wine expert, but I know for a FACT wine is at it's best when it is FRESH.

 

[El Floppo]

crazy chick asked me to go to a slasher movie with her to get in the halloween spirit. I can't resist the irony.

This is starting to become thread worthy, full of posts with texting transcripts for our humorous deconstruction.

she wants to see this

You MUST get a pic of this girl, some how, some way.

here you go

I'm losing track- is that Knuckles?

Huh. Looks like a PTA mom.

which turns the hotness up, IMO. and the crazy.

 

[Dungeon Master]

Frosto> Erin

What is this, Fox Family? Where's the boobs?Are you there now?

 

[Dungeon Master]

Now having the "Cat Shirt Bob" conversation. I hate you facebook.

We'll need a summary, preferably on your Facebook wall. I'll take a PM.

Actually it went surprising well. wife "Hey, so someone named Cat Shirt Bob commented on a picture of Ben on facebook. Friend of yours?"me "yep"wife "Some weird internet friend?"me "yep"wife "what kind of name is Cat Shirt Bob?"me "I guess he didn't want to use his real name."wife "so what, he just wears a cat shirt all day and calls himself cat shirt bob?"me "I guess"wife "I'm so glad he can see pictures of our kids"me "he's a good dude"wife "alright, if you say so"

I guess you haven't told her about our upcoming "kidfights" (name in progress).

FYI - Springsteen on Palladia.I forgot about how weird you are.

You misspelled awesome. Do you need an Erin pic?

You still effed it up.

At least tell me this is the drunk thread. It's been a long weekend. Is it the weekend?

It's nearly Wednesday!

You coming to the Nebraska game?

 

[krista4]

This is key to me. Your boss is looking to you to show you are management material and solve his "problem", ie firing Zack. It sounds to me that you know the guy isn't cut out for the job, but you like him and are weighing that into the picture.This is business, nothing personal, and it sounds like the guy will be well taken care of, have an option to go back to his family in Chicago, and wouldn't suffer too much.The only option I would even consider would be to work out a deal with Zack, where he can leave on good terms with the company (saving face and industry reputation), while still getting a decent severance. That would allow him to return to a better location for him to succeed, while getting rid of your problem.Retaining him, after a demotion and PIP would likely kill any friendship anyway. I can't imagine a PIP looks good on his track record either.Just my $0.02

It would undoubtedly be easier for me from a "getting the work done" POV just to get someone new as I could measure exactly what I needed and hire appropriately. The training involved would be minimal compared to getting someone to change his performance so dramatically.

Also, don't underestimate the increased workload with the new position. Do you really think you will have time to train someone to do a job he already feels he can do, plus the fact that he most likely views himself (wrongly, but still) as your senior.

K4>if not for the part about him being your friend, this would be an absolute no-brainer. Situation sucks. Is there a way to let him know to touch up his resume?

Regarding all three of these, you're absolutely right. This wouldn't be nearly the same decision (though still difficult for me) if we weren't friends. Clearly when it comes to business, I need to do what's best for the company overall. I really need to be able to separate that but find it extremely difficult. I'm too much of a softie. :( Y'all are awesome. And I can't believe I haven't taken more #### for my video. Maybe you're just avoiding kicking me when I'm down.

I haven't read any of the books that Krista already posted but has she warned this dude of the impending PIP? Can you tell him to figure his #### out or he's ####ed? Most slackers know they suck, fyi. (Frosty>hi)

Regarding this and fish's question, don't think there's any way to alert him without #### hitting the fan. Did think I might poke around to see if he's unhappy, looking for a new job, maybe encourage him that way.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Frosto> Erin

What is this, Fox Family? Where's the boobs?Are you there now?

No, we're facebook friends. I was at O'Malley's and now I'm home.

 

[El Floppo]

K4> I think you just answered your own questions about the guy. Other than your personal relationship and a few brief glimpses of "good", he's not what your department needs. Sorry. :(

Yeah. That doesn't sound fixable.Any chance to arrange a transfer back to Chicago for the guy?

He actually was out of a job when he was hired, having been fired from the previous position (always was told it was a downsizing, but now wondering about that). So he'd be jobless again as our corporate HQ are here.

ugh.I think, like with the Mickey Mouse question, you know your answer already. Except Zach sounds like less of a nutjob than andy.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Frosty> $200 ticket offer redacted.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

There's a wine bar in the Whole Foods on North Avenue. God how I miss that. Maybe I should be the one to take a severance package and move back.

I think there are at least 2 or 3 different bars in that one grocery store. It's ridiculous.

 

[cosjobs]

Dealing with the more important topic first, one of the items on my anti-Memphis list is dealing with the stupid liquor laws here, which prevent alcohol from being sold in stores on Sundays and requires that anything but beer be sold at an entirely separate store that can sell only wine, spirits and large-sized beers, and NOTHING, not even mixers or cups or whatever, can be sold in those same stores. And don't try to get around it by going to Arkansas or Mississippi which have equally jacked-up laws.Chicago sold in pharmacies, 7-11s and any damn other kind of store, too. And on freaking Sundays.

Just go to a bar, friend. That's what you need anyway.

I picked up three bottles of wine on my way home tonight. Not that I didn't already have a lot at home. Just needed some fresh wine.

I'm no wine expert, but I know for a FACT wine is at it's best when it is FRESH.

/cough Beaujolais /cough

 

[shuke]

turned off my lights. it's like Halloween and I've run out of candy.

I've done this before. Fittingly on Halloween. Some chick insisted that I go to a Halloween party with her. I figured she might show up even though I told her not to. Sure enough, she pulls up and rings the doorbell about a dozen times while I'm holed up upstairs cowering in the dark. Does she leave immediately? Oh no. She waits me out like a fugitive. This goes on for maybe an hour and a half, and I'm trying to do normal stuff like put clothes in the dryer. You never know the price of freedom until an unbalanced stalker is camped outside trying to listen for the faintest heartbeat.

What costume was she wearing?

Dude...

 

[-fish-]

off drinking. you guys be good.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I can't resist the irony destinEy.

something Homer would say

 

[El Floppo]

Dealing with the more important topic first, one of the items on my anti-Memphis list is dealing with the stupid liquor laws here, which prevent alcohol from being sold in stores on Sundays and requires that anything but beer be sold at an entirely separate store that can sell only wine, spirits and large-sized beers, and NOTHING, not even mixers or cups or whatever, can be sold in those same stores. And don't try to get around it by going to Arkansas or Mississippi which have equally jacked-up laws.Chicago sold in pharmacies, 7-11s and any damn other kind of store, too. And on freaking Sundays.

Just go to a bar, friend. That's what you need anyway.

I picked up three bottles of wine on my way home tonight. Not that I didn't already have a lot at home. Just needed some fresh wine.

I'm no wine expert, but I know for a FACT wine is at it's best when it is FRESH.

/cough Beaujolais /cough

A page in my notebook just opened to Merlot... I think.

 

[Dungeon Master]

Y'all are awesome. And I can't believe I haven't taken more #### for my video. Maybe you're just avoiding kicking me when I'm down.

I would, but it won't work for me for some reason. I picture it looking like this.

 

[cosjobs]

There's a wine bar in the Whole Foods on North Avenue. God how I miss that. Maybe I should be the one to take a severance package and move back.

I think there are at least 2 or 3 different bars in that one grocery store. It's ridiculous.

Can you go to the seafood counter, pick out a piece of fish and take it to the cafe and they cook it for you with some sides for cost of fish +$10? And getting shelf price on a nice bottle of wine to go with it? Hellagood cheap dinner date.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

/cough Beaujolais /cough

Check received, btw.

 

[Dungeon Master]

Frosty> $200 ticket offer redacted.

I'm busy anyway.

 

[krista4]

Dealing with the more important topic first, one of the items on my anti-Memphis list is dealing with the stupid liquor laws here, which prevent alcohol from being sold in stores on Sundays and requires that anything but beer be sold at an entirely separate store that can sell only wine, spirits and large-sized beers, and NOTHING, not even mixers or cups or whatever, can be sold in those same stores. And don't try to get around it by going to Arkansas or Mississippi which have equally jacked-up laws.

Chicago sold in pharmacies, 7-11s and any damn other kind of store, too. And on freaking Sundays.

Just go to a bar, friend. That's what you need anyway.

I picked up three bottles of wine on my way home tonight. Not that I didn't already have a lot at home. Just needed some fresh wine.

I'm no wine expert, but I know for a FACT wine is at it's best when it is FRESH.

My link

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

There's a wine bar in the Whole Foods on North Avenue. God how I miss that. Maybe I should be the one to take a severance package and move back.

I think there are at least 2 or 3 different bars in that one grocery store. It's ridiculous.

Can you go to the seafood counter, pick out a piece of fish and take it to the cafe and they cook it for you with some sides for cost of fish +$10? And getting shelf price on a nice bottle of wine to go with it? Hellagood cheap dinner date.

This sounds creepy.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Dealing with the more important topic first, one of the items on my anti-Memphis list is dealing with the stupid liquor laws here, which prevent alcohol from being sold in stores on Sundays and requires that anything but beer be sold at an entirely separate store that can sell only wine, spirits and large-sized beers, and NOTHING, not even mixers or cups or whatever, can be sold in those same stores. And don't try to get around it by going to Arkansas or Mississippi which have equally jacked-up laws.

Chicago sold in pharmacies, 7-11s and any damn other kind of store, too. And on freaking Sundays.

Just go to a bar, friend. That's what you need anyway.

I picked up three bottles of wine on my way home tonight. Not that I didn't already have a lot at home. Just needed some fresh wine.

I'm no wine expert, but I know for a FACT wine is at it's best when it is FRESH.

My link

 

[cosjobs]

There's a wine bar in the Whole Foods on North Avenue. God how I miss that. Maybe I should be the one to take a severance package and move back.

I think there are at least 2 or 3 different bars in that one grocery store. It's ridiculous.

Can you go to the seafood counter, pick out a piece of fish and take it to the cafe and they cook it for you with some sides for cost of fish +$10? And getting shelf price on a nice bottle of wine to go with it? Hellagood cheap dinner date.

This sounds creepy.

stop payment activated

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Frosty> $200 ticket offer redacted.

I'm busy anyway.

OH BULL####

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

There's a wine bar in the Whole Foods on North Avenue. God how I miss that. Maybe I should be the one to take a severance package and move back.

I think there are at least 2 or 3 different bars in that one grocery store. It's ridiculous.

Can you go to the seafood counter, pick out a piece of fish and take it to the cafe and they cook it for you with some sides for cost of fish +$10? And getting shelf price on a nice bottle of wine to go with it? Hellagood cheap dinner date.

This sounds creepy.

stop payment activated

Cashed!Can we lock it in for 2012 now?

 

[shuke]

I see you lazy asses didn't post a daily recap. What did I miss?

 

[El Floppo]

So my 4yo son has decided he likes to rough-house with me. This usually means he runs up to me and throws a one-two combo to my nads (right at his wheelhouse height), but with a little anticipation on my part means some wrasslin' and pillow fights. Keep in mind, we're in NYC in a small apt with no yard (private patio, but on rooftop, not grass) for him to let himself go crazy in- and the playground and public parks are, well... not clean. So he likes the roughhousing with dear old dad as a pre-dinner fun time.

Tonight I dodge the #### punch and go straight into the wrestling/pillow-fighting. At some point, after I've let him pin me, I call a T.O. to ask him to tell his mom what of 3 tan-colored foods he wants to eat for dinner. Here's his reply:

"Woman... I command you to make me fishies and couscous. [pause, with only veiled snickering coming from the kitchen] RIGHT NOW, WOMAN! I COMMAND IT!!!"

 

[CGRdrJoe]

Anything new here?

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Y'all are awesome. And I can't believe I haven't taken more #### for my video. Maybe you're just avoiding kicking me when I'm down.

I would, but it won't work for me for some reason. I picture it looking like this.

jesus, dude

 

[El Floppo]

I see you lazy asses didn't post a daily recap. What did I miss?

divorce, firing, divorce and a whole lot of Zach Morris.

 

[shuke]

divorce, firing, divorce

Sorry to hear. Who/who/who?

 

[Dungeon Master]

I see you lazy asses didn't post a daily recap. What did I miss?

divorce, firing, divorce and a whole lot of Zach Morris.

It's ZacK god dammit.Also I had to explain "Cat Shirt Bob" to my wife.

 

[Dungeon Master]

Y'all are awesome. And I can't believe I haven't taken more #### for my video. Maybe you're just avoiding kicking me when I'm down.

I would, but it won't work for me for some reason. I picture it looking like this.

jesus, dude

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I see you lazy asses didn't post a daily recap. What did I miss?

[*]1. Krista is the boss now and may have to fire her GB at work

[*]2. Lots of Saved by the Bell chat.

[*]3. Rover is going on a movie date with his crazy stalker chick.

[*]4. Thorn ate at On The Border and took a limo to the Bruins game but gadzooks stood him up.

[*]5. YSR and Krista sober and frustrated over how difficult wine buying is in Tennessee.

[*]6. GM had some kind of swim costume during his early years that made him look like a dildo of sorts.

[*]7. El Floppo almost hooked up with a Victoria's Secret model or Elisabeth Berkley, but had to settle for the guy from Porkys.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Anything new here?

Hey gb, what's good?

 

[krista4]

I see you lazy asses didn't post a daily recap. What did I miss?

[*]1. Krista is the boss now and may have to fire her GB at work

[*]2. Lots of Saved by the Bell chat.

[*]3. Rover is going on a movie date with his crazy stalker chick.

[*]4. Thorn ate at On The Border and took a limo to the Bruins game but gadzooks stood him up.

[*]5. YSR and Krista sober and frustrated over how difficult wine buying is in Tennessee.

[*]6. GM had some kind of swim costume during his early years that made him look like a dildo of sorts.

Not only are you excellent at the summary, but I love the combo of both bulletpoints and numbers. I nominate you to do this every night.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

I'm anti-bulletpointsnumber combo. Otherwise, top notch.

 

[El Floppo]

so tomorrow we get divorce?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I started with the numbers but then added the bullets. Didn't fee like removing the former so went with both. Deal with it.