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Post by hopefulj on May 23, 2009 12:06:34 GMT -5
I spent the morning hiding caches around the golf course; was it the same one you were on, LB? Anyone else out there geocache? I, for one, was happy to get out and not worry that I was only one not called yesterday. Thanks for all the updates.
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Post by Legal Beagle on May 23, 2009 16:00:04 GMT -5
You're no bunny until some beagle loves you!
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Post by alj on May 23, 2009 16:23:57 GMT -5
OK, when are you two going to start your comedy team?
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Post by thepenguin on May 23, 2009 20:50:18 GMT -5
;DWhat! Don't you know that the lowly golf ball is ENDANGERED! How can you be so hearless to go out and use a ironed tip club to strike or mutilate the poor innocent golf ball that has never done you any personal harm! Oh the pain!
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Post by morgullord on May 23, 2009 21:17:01 GMT -5
That is why I give my golf balls names and talk to them before I play. I show them the clubs and say: "With these clubs I am going to destroy you. Oh, not all at once and not right away...these clubs are pets."
Who has this movie reference?
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Post by Legal Beagle on May 23, 2009 21:21:53 GMT -5
Caddyshack.
And never call them 'ho' - they never do.
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Post by flannery on May 24, 2009 7:55:16 GMT -5
I hope everyone enjoyed their golf. I don't play but I love to drive the carts. Yes, ALJ-- Beagle and I do make a good comedy team. In fact, we have hired an entertainment lawyer who specializes in animal comedy acts and we are negotiating a contract right now--The Beagle is very generous and had told me I could just share her lawyer, that I dont need to get my own. Beagle says her lawyer is a very foxy negotiator, Sammy Vulpino, who will get us the best deal with a lion's share of the profits, including "top billing" for me! However, when I asked what "top billing" meant, the Beagle explained it means I stand in the front of the stage and she stands immediately behind me as we deliver our comedy lines. I always thought top billing referred to the person whose name comes first when the show is advertised up in the klieg lights, but Beagle explained to me it really means where the comics stand on the stage. Usually a rabbit would not want a beagle on his or her tail, so to speak, and I tried to explain this to the Beagle. Her first response was "talk to my lawyer, uhmm, I mean our lawyer." She then told me I am too untrusting and assured me that because we have a lawyer, I would never be in danger of getting the raw end of the deal! Our lawyer agreed, though the rusty red fur protruding out from the top of his Tony Lama boots was a little concerning, it looked like he needed some dental work, and the little plastic pocket protector he wore in his top pocket was filled with toothpicks instead of pens. Anyways, Mr. Vulpino even said, to make sure everything goes smoothly at our first show in Des Moines, that he will stay close behind me, out of sight behind the curtain, just in case I flub my lines or need some other unspecified "help." I don't know, folks, what do you think? The Beagle seems to be offering me a very generous deal and we are, after all, represented by an attorney! (Watch more of this reality show later).  |
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Post by morgullord on May 24, 2009 9:16:59 GMT -5
Nice try, LB, but no Alpo treat for you.
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Post by morgullord on May 24, 2009 9:19:34 GMT -5
The actual quote in the movie was: "They enter through the ear and wrap themselves around the cerebral cortex. First comes madness and then death. Oh, not all at once and not right away...these are pets..."
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Post by thepenguin on May 24, 2009 14:33:56 GMT -5
;D Perhaps I am wrong, but I do believe the "quote" is from "Star Trek II - The Rath of Kahn". Speaking of which, I am SOOO disappointed in the comic section of America. No one anywhere did a cartoon or imitation of George II doing a Bill Shatner's "KAHANNNN' when they discovered the Pakistani scientist (Dr. Kahn) selling nuclear weapon secrets on the open market. To what lows has American comidy fallen!
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Post by Legal Beagle on May 24, 2009 14:39:16 GMT -5
Oh, the shame! I hang my ears low for not getting that! Live long and propsper!
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Post by morgullord on May 24, 2009 20:46:19 GMT -5
Kudos to Thepenguin! I never thought that a bird would be smarter than a dog, but it just goes to prove the validity of IDIC.
We have been running a home Star Trek movie festival all weekend, except for yesterday morning which was spent at the local national cemetary, passing the time with old comrades.
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Post by Legal Beagle on May 25, 2009 8:29:15 GMT -5
Good for you ML. Hope you have seen the new 'pre-quel' in the theater. I was pre-disposd to be disappointed, but wasn't. It opens the door for a whole new series that can be loyal to the original.
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Post by morgullord on May 25, 2009 10:16:20 GMT -5
We saw it on IMAX opening night; it was breath-taking, the best IMAX presentation I have seen since The Fellowship of the Ring. I. too, a loyal Trekker, was pleased with the new rendition that paid homage to the original series but certainly refreshed the franchise. I can watch more movies with the new cast and not be displeased. Kudos especially to Karl Urban (Eomer in LOTR) as Dr. McCoy.
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Post by lawcat on May 25, 2009 13:53:14 GMT -5
I am also a huge Star Trek fan and loved the movie. It raised a question, however. If Spock's mother died, how is she alive in the original series? Leaves open the possibility that a new movie will be made so the crew can go back and change history once again. It was a great diversion while waiting for some news.
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Post by thepenguin on May 25, 2009 15:20:59 GMT -5
 I think not. "Original" Spock (A pivotal role, I might add.) explained it all - this is an alternate universe created when the Romulens came through to get "Our" Spock. This also explainers why the Romulens had cloaked ships when Kirk was young and not later, as in the original series. I suspect "New" Spock's mother will not be back. But, I have been wrong before. To All, especially my fallen comrades, Peace and Long Life.
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Post by thepenguin on May 25, 2009 15:22:27 GMT -5
 OOPS, I did mean "expains". TYping is not one of my strengths.
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Post by wbjudge on May 25, 2009 17:17:53 GMT -5
The offers will likely start tomorrow. If not then shortly thereafter. You might not get your offer on the first day as it takes awhile to send out 157 emails or make 157 phone calls. The number of offers will likly be 157 which means there were 471 on the cert (OPM puts on 3 for each open position). Some offices have as many as 5 opening and some do not have any. So only one third of you will get an offer and if you don't then there is always next year. If you do get an appointment please remember that you will be holding a position of honor and trust bestowed upon you by the American people whom you are expected to serve to the best of your ability. Thanks in advance.
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Post by pm on May 25, 2009 18:40:15 GMT -5
The offers will likely start tomorrow. If not then shortly thereafter. You might not get your offer on the first day as it takes awhile to send out 157 emails or make 157 phone calls. The number of offers will likly be 157 which means there were 471 on the cert (OPM puts on 3 for each open position). Some offices have as many as 5 opening and some do not have any. So only one third of you will get an offer and if you don't then there is always next year. If you do get an appointment please remember that you will be holding a position of honor and trust bestowed upon you by the American people whom you are expected to serve to the best of your ability. Thanks in advance. Which offices have 3 or more openings? |
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Post by statman on May 25, 2009 21:20:15 GMT -5
All offices which are on your list should have at least one opening; except perhaps if there were transfers subsequent to the cert.
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I think not. "Original" Spock (A pivotal role, I might add.) explained it all - this is an alternate universe created when the Romulens came through to get "Our" Spock. This also explainers why the Romulens had cloaked ships when Kirk was young and not later, as in the original series. I suspect "New" Spock's mother will not be back. But, I have been wrong before. 
OOPS, I did mean "expains". TYping is not one of my strengths.