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Post by litig8tor on Sept 1, 2015 18:48:23 GMT -5
I prefer to think of myself as a really great senior dog at the rescue that just hasn't been matched with that forever family yet.
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Post by wingnut on Sept 1, 2015 18:51:06 GMT -5
I also had to laugh a little, because "palletable" brought to mind a cooling board.
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Post by gary on Sept 1, 2015 18:52:29 GMT -5
I prefer to think of myself as a really great senior dog at the rescue that just hasn't been matched with that forever family yet. At the rate they're hiring, the Register is beginning to feel like my forever family.
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Post by phoenixrakkasan on Sept 1, 2015 19:11:41 GMT -5
Are you not accomplished lawyers who made it through the gauntlet of tests to land on the register? Pick your selfs up from the floor and remain positive. Get that confidence back. Where is the swagger? Get inspired once again. Maybe you need inspiration from a better source. Here you go:
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
If this does not get you charged, there is always situational bourbon!
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Post by ironmanlawyer on Sept 1, 2015 19:13:15 GMT -5
Zepp - totally agree! But the mis-spelling ends up being a little comical. Palletable is able to be put on a pallet. Palatable is edible. Intended it to be comical since I figured it was misspelled, and given the "is there spell check" on the wd thread, and my lack of having been hired.... amused myself anyway, but then I may be getting light headed from the roller-coaster ride. I may need to buy more pepto if the coaster goes through another loop. My stomach is in knots.
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Post by gary on Sept 1, 2015 19:18:48 GMT -5
Are you not accomplished lawyers who made it through the gauntlet of tests to land on the register? Pick your selfs up from the floor and remain positive. Get that confidence back. Where is the swagger? Get inspired once again. Maybe you need inspiration from a better source. Here you go: "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." If this does not get you charged, there is always situational bourbon! Don't quote Theodore Roosevelt to me. My troubles deepened in his building.
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Post by litig8tor on Sept 1, 2015 19:20:16 GMT -5
Are you not accomplished lawyers who made it through the gauntlet of tests to land on the register? Pick your selfs up from the floor and remain positive. Get that confidence back. Where is the swagger? Get inspired once again. Maybe you need inspiration from a better source. Here you go: "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." If this does not get you charged, there is always situational bourbon! I forgot. Which way is San Juan hill from here?
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Post by Mocha5 on Sept 1, 2015 19:24:26 GMT -5
I prefer to think of myself as a really great senior dog at the rescue that just hasn't been matched with that forever family yet. At the rate they're hiring, the Register is beginning to feel like my forever family. As someone whose avatar is named for the queen of all rescue pups, these are my two favorite comments ever. Thank you for the needed smile today.
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Post by Gaidin on Sept 1, 2015 21:41:11 GMT -5
Gang, I was down in the dumps as well. I went for a long walk to think things through and get my mind right. The truth is we have a day or three more. We don't know what is coming but after sitting in the meat locker that is 1350 and in a weird hotel room/interview room thing we know damn good and well we are the equal of any other dairy product. We're the best mutts in the pound. In closing I give you the philosophy of John Belushi.
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Post by mikeinthehills on Sept 1, 2015 22:48:40 GMT -5
John Belushi and Will. You guys hang in there! St Crispin's is October 25th. I hope you're in the fold or at least still standing!
And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by, From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remember'd; We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile, This day shall gentle his condition: And gentlemen in England now a-bed Shall think themselves accursed they were not here, And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.
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Post by lizdarcy on Sept 2, 2015 5:08:10 GMT -5
Kenneth Branagh doing that monologue is one of me favorite things ever, Mike. I said those words to myself on a few occasions last month.
I think of all the folks on the register all the time as I go through the days this week. I am pulling for everyone, and especially for those who have been active community members here, always offering info, help and support. I want to see it happen for you. I wish I had a magic wand to make it happen right now.
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Post by ok1956 on Sept 2, 2015 5:51:34 GMT -5
What LD said!
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Post by hilltopper on Sept 2, 2015 6:35:07 GMT -5
Tiger Law said: After the "Great ALJ Board War of 2013/14", funkyodar became my best source of information as a NODAR going into enemy territory (the Funk man is a much beloved person in his office, why? I still don't know to this day).
But, he is still a great friend and source of information that has helped saved my ALJ butt just a few days ago to sort out a mid-hearing issue, so the earlier you make friends at the new office, the better the transition and hilltopper is a fine gentlemen to get to know and a very good friend too. IMHO tigerlaw (I might as well just change my name to kittykat!)
Be very careful of what you wish for on this board! Pix. Aww Come on Pixie ... He truly has become a kitty cat since he donned the robe. A name change is definitely in order. ht
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Post by hilltopper on Sept 2, 2015 6:40:33 GMT -5
Are you not accomplished lawyers who made it through the gauntlet of tests to land on the register? Pick your selfs up from the floor and remain positive. Get that confidence back. Where is the swagger? Get inspired once again. Maybe you need inspiration from a better source. Here you go: "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." If this does not get you charged, there is always situational bourbon! Well Said ... well said indeed ... grasshopper. (or is it firefly given the phoenix moniker?) You will go far on this board ... and in life. ht
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Post by phoenixrakkasan on Sept 2, 2015 7:36:09 GMT -5
There is more than Phoenix in the moniker.
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Post by moopigsdad on Sept 2, 2015 7:49:15 GMT -5
I love Kenneth Branagh's version better of Henry V's Eve of St. Cripin's Day speech.
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Post by sealaw90 on Sept 2, 2015 8:21:33 GMT -5
There is more than Phoenix in the moniker. Ne Desit Virtus Thank you for your service Phoenix.
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Post by phoenixrakkasan on Sept 2, 2015 9:02:54 GMT -5
Rakkasan!
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Post by coolmom on Sept 2, 2015 10:44:54 GMT -5
Just got the call from Bob - said yes before he could finish the sentence!
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Post by Propmaster on Sept 2, 2015 10:45:45 GMT -5
Just got the call from Bob - said yes before he could finish the sentence! Congrats. Quoted so I could like it a second time.
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