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Post by ginger on Jul 25, 2014 16:29:27 GMT -5
Wonderful news Funky! Congratulations!
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Post by 71stretch on Jul 25, 2014 16:35:31 GMT -5
Ladies and gentlemen, I just received an email from Bob. It was an offer. I know that sounds strange but I called and accepted. He said they are trying to speed turnaround. I will post details after I am fully revived. Wow. I am not sure this is deserved, as you put virtually no effort into this application process. Baaaaad. Congratulations, funky. Well deserved. The mayor of Middlesboro will soon issue a proclamation that for August 25 only, Middlesboro will be known as (duh) Funkytown.
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Post by cat on Jul 25, 2014 16:37:48 GMT -5
When we're up in Falls Church, we will all be in a Funky-town! Can't wait to meet you in real life!!
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Post by agilitymom on Jul 25, 2014 16:49:22 GMT -5
A very big Congrats to Funky! This will be a much calmer weekend!
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Post by JudgeRatty on Jul 25, 2014 16:50:15 GMT -5
Thanks again guys. Details I got middlesboro. Just got a pm from another member that got there today too It was a top 10 for me Start date is aug 25 ' SO happy for you!!!!!
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Post by christina on Jul 25, 2014 17:06:42 GMT -5
oh d... funky! i work in middlesboro. time to get my transfer papers in ASAP but seriously, CONGRATS!!!! and no, i'm not in Mboro either
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Post by funkyodar on Jul 25, 2014 17:16:50 GMT -5
I honestly don't know what to say....
This has been such a long, stressful process, to see it end in a good way is such relief as to be indescribable.
I feel so fortunate to have been selected. So humble to be asked to do such an important job. And so.incredibly thankful to all of you.
This board has been the only source of info, the only way to vent frustration, to theorize and just meet and talk with the only people in the entire world that know precisely what you are going through.
I want to thank ALJD, pixie and the other founding members for keeping this place what it is. Thanks also to those great current aljs, Private, jerseymom, hamster, mcb, bart, northerner, peterprinciple and so many more that have given us such great insight.
I am also thankful to my fellow members. It has never ceased to amaze that a group of lawyers, litigators even, can remain so civil and genuinely supportive of each other while in.the midst of competition. Through posts here and pm's I have become real friends with many of you even if we have only met virtually. I am genuinely happy when one of you makes it and am emotionally vested in seeing many on this cert and many more hoping for.the second or.later certs achieve your dream.
Thank you all for the kind words. I promise to remain a member here and will continue to offer any insight, anonymous info or just words of encouragement.
But now, I think I'm gonna try and have as many of baglady's suggested drinks as I can in one night.
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Post by JudgeRatty on Jul 25, 2014 17:18:55 GMT -5
Amen Funky. This is so awesome. Incredibly happy for you!
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Post by hopefalj on Jul 25, 2014 17:20:53 GMT -5
If you're going to drink all of those drinks, I recommend you delete Bob's number from your incoming call log.
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Post by moopigsdad on Jul 25, 2014 17:24:15 GMT -5
Thanks again guys. Details I got middlesboro. Just got a pm from another member that got there today too It was a top 10 for me Start date is aug 25 ' Hey bro, I told you it was a given, but you didn't want to believe me. Congratulations my friend. You truly deserve it. Sorry it wasn't exactly the location you wanted, but certainly acceptable and in your top ten. I think you could learn to love it. A very nice area bro.
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Post by saaao on Jul 25, 2014 17:26:11 GMT -5
Congratulations! You definitely deserve to be a first round draft pick.
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Post by gary on Jul 25, 2014 17:44:04 GMT -5
I honestly don't know what to say.... This has been such a long, stressful process, to see it end in a good way is such relief as to be indescribable. I feel so fortunate to have been selected. So humble to be asked to do such an important job. And so.incredibly thankful to all of you. This board has been the only source of info, the only way to vent frustration, to theorize and just meet and talk with the only people in the entire world that know precisely what you are going through. I want to thank ALJD, pixie and the other founding members for keeping this place what it is. Thanks also to those great current aljs, Private, jerseymom, hamster, mcb, bart, northerner, peterprinciple and so many more that have given us such great insight. I am also thankful to my fellow members. It has never ceased to amaze that a group of lawyers, litigators even, can remain so civil and genuinely supportive of each other while in.the midst of competition. Through posts here and pm's I have become real friends with many of you even if we have only met virtually. I am genuinely happy when one of you makes it and am emotionally vested in seeing many on this cert and many more hoping for.the second or.later certs achieve your dream. Thank you all for the kind words. I promise to remain a member here and will continue to offer any insight, anonymous info or just words of encouragement. But now, I think I'm gonna try and have as many of baglady's suggested drinks as I can in one night. For not knowing what to say, you sure said a lot of it. Congratulations and thank you for all the helpful counsel and interesting--and most often spot on--theories. I know you will make an outstanding ALJ.
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Post by hal3000 on Jul 25, 2014 17:55:42 GMT -5
Congratulations! I am so happy for you!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2014 18:03:00 GMT -5
Congratulations Funky! Have a great weekend.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2014 18:23:57 GMT -5
I honestly don't know what to say.... This has been such a long, stressful process, to see it end in a good way is such relief as to be indescribable. I feel so fortunate to have been selected. So humble to be asked to do such an important job. And so.incredibly thankful to all of you. This board has been the only source of info, the only way to vent frustration, to theorize and just meet and talk with the only people in the entire world that know precisely what you are going through. I want to thank ALJD, pixie and the other founding members for keeping this place what it is. Thanks also to those great current aljs, Private, jerseymom, hamster, mcb, bart, northerner, peterprinciple and so many more that have given us such great insight. I am also thankful to my fellow members. It has never ceased to amaze that a group of lawyers, litigators even, can remain so civil and genuinely supportive of each other while in.the midst of competition. Through posts here and pm's I have become real friends with many of you even if we have only met virtually. I am genuinely happy when one of you makes it and am emotionally vested in seeing many on this cert and many more hoping for.the second or.later certs achieve your dream. Thank you all for the kind words. I promise to remain a member here and will continue to offer any insight, anonymous info or just words of encouragement. But now, I think I'm gonna try and have as many of baglady's suggested drinks as I can in one night. Congrats, Funky! This is such outstanding news to end the work week. And your post above -- like most of your posts -- is so very well stated. ODAR is indeed fortunate to have you. (I know you're already with ODAR, but I'm talking here of your "promotion.") I'd venture to say that if someone would've walked into Dep. Commissioner Sklar's office to deliver the news that you had not been hired, this would've been his reaction:
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Post by witty on Jul 25, 2014 19:14:01 GMT -5
Cheers Judge Funky, et al in the same glorious situation!!
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Post by integer on Jul 25, 2014 19:27:53 GMT -5
What are the odds that the other board member who accepted Middlesboro today is Radoy Knuf?
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Post by funkyodar on Jul 25, 2014 19:43:08 GMT -5
email instead of phone call? Indeed. I was shocked. Thought, when I saw the sender, it must be the "thanks for playing" message. After calling Bob, I gather email notification may be the new norm in an effort to speed up the process.
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Post by Highlander on Jul 25, 2014 19:47:51 GMT -5
congrats Funky..well played sir
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Post by hamster on Jul 25, 2014 20:12:41 GMT -5
Congratulations, Funky--er, Your Honor. Long time coming. I've enjoyed your posts, your insight, your commonsense, and your wit. You will be a great addition to the ALJ Corps! And I dub thee, Sir, an Honorary Hamster.
There are many legal tomes you could read before your investiture. Judicial philosophy to bone up on. Biographies of great jurists to carefully digest. You could read the Constitution, the Magna Carta, and The Bramble Bush. You could watch Anatomy of a Murder and To Kill a Mockingbird again. You could do all those things to facilitate a long and rewarding tenure on The Bench.
But before you do all of those things--buy a stress ball. Squeeze the s**t out of it when a rep or a claimant is driving you crazy. You can always take a recess if you're going bonkers. Remember to take advantage of the stress ball and the recess--and keep your mouth shut in Court. Stifle, Edith!
This is a good news day!
Best, Hamster
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