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Post by Frogslily on Jun 9, 2016 1:51:01 GMT -5
Brandies (and yes, I am well aware the process operated differently a century ago). Thomas.
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Post by Frogslily on Jun 9, 2016 2:29:20 GMT -5
I am truly happy for all you board members who have gotten the call. This is the only forum I know where people are not snide or pissy, arguments are civil and often funny, and joy in our fellow members' good fortune feels genuine.
Considering the time (3:08 a.m.), y'all can tell I'm really wound up.
And I hate to admit that a feel just a tiny tiny bit like I'm in 5th grade, and the two most popular kids (Bob & M) are picking their teams.
BOB: "You, the tall one in the back." M: "You, the one on the left with the orange shirt." BOB: "I'll take the kid with glasses and make him wear contacts." Et cetera.
I'm looking around surreptitiously and chanting PleaseDon'tPickMeLast PleaseDon'tPickMeLast PleaseDon'tPickMeLast.
Then I remember. It's ok to be the last one picked, as long as I'm picked! And if not, I will attempt to carry on with dignity and grace (after I wail and gnash a bit in private), because I actually do like my current job AND I only told 3 people other than my spouse and my boss has no idea. So again, hearty congrats to all, and here's to the rest of us too, as we carry on.
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Post by slainte on Jun 9, 2016 4:44:00 GMT -5
Best of luck Frogslily!!!
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Post by jbrky on Jun 9, 2016 7:05:41 GMT -5
Congratulations everyone. It's funny how excited you can feel for people you've never met and whose names you don't know. This is a funny process and a testament to the value of the contributions all you veterans have made to the board. So happy you made the effort to pay it forward and that it has paid off for you.
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Post by slainte on Jun 9, 2016 7:43:37 GMT -5
Gaidin is traveling for work today (I can envision this huge smile on his face) so a few of us elders will try our best to update the poll information.
If you receive an offer and accept, please feel free to PM the city location to me (or someone else you trust) so we can confirm to the Board. We'll keep your avatar identity confidential.
And then I heard this song during my morning run....
Best of luck to all today, I hope that many of you receive the call!
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Post by Taylor20 on Jun 9, 2016 7:57:57 GMT -5
Congratulations Gaiden.
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Post by aljsusanp on Jun 9, 2016 7:59:29 GMT -5
Congratulations to everyone who received offers yesterday! I am looking forward to meeting you all in Falls Church!
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Post by Taylor20 on Jun 9, 2016 8:26:51 GMT -5
Very happy for you LuckyLady2!
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Post by anotherfed on Jun 9, 2016 8:45:47 GMT -5
Congratulations to everyone who received offers yesterday! I am looking forward to meeting you all in Falls Church! Did you slip by me? It seems congratulations to you are in order! Welcome to the Corps! Are you feeling judgy yet?
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Post by hondo35 on Jun 9, 2016 8:49:14 GMT -5
Congratulations, justiceandjoy!
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Post by rogo49 on Jun 9, 2016 10:15:29 GMT -5
<<<chirp....chirp.......chirp>>>>>
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Post by marathon on Jun 9, 2016 10:24:55 GMT -5
<<<chirp....chirp.......chirp>>>>> I was thinking the same. We tend to see the most movement after lunch, est, though.
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Post by BagLady on Jun 9, 2016 10:25:42 GMT -5
I am truly happy for all you board members who have gotten the call. This is the only forum I know where people are not snide or pissy, arguments are civil and often funny, and joy in our fellow members' good fortune feels genuine. Considering the time (3:08 a.m.), y'all can tell I'm really wound up. And I hate to admit that a feel just a tiny tiny bit like I'm in 5th grade, and the two most popular kids (Bob & M) are picking their teams. BOB: "You, the tall one in the back." M: "You, the one on the left with the orange shirt." BOB: "I'll take the kid with glasses and make him wear contacts." Et cetera.
I'm looking around surreptitiously and chanting PleaseDon'tPickMeLast PleaseDon'tPickMeLast PleaseDon'tPickMeLast. Then I remember. It's ok to be the last one picked, as long as I'm picked! And if not, I will attempt to carry on with dignity and grace (after I wail and gnash a bit in private), because I actually do like my current job AND I only told 3 people other than my spouse and my boss has no idea. So again, hearty congrats to all, and here's to the rest of us too, as we carry on. No shame in being the caboose. (Says this caboose.)
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Post by gary on Jun 9, 2016 10:28:10 GMT -5
I am truly happy for all you board members who have gotten the call. This is the only forum I know where people are not snide or pissy, arguments are civil and often funny, and joy in our fellow members' good fortune feels genuine. Considering the time (3:08 a.m.), y'all can tell I'm really wound up. And I hate to admit that a feel just a tiny tiny bit like I'm in 5th grade, and the two most popular kids (Bob & M) are picking their teams. BOB: "You, the tall one in the back." M: "You, the one on the left with the orange shirt." BOB: "I'll take the kid with glasses and make him wear contacts." Et cetera.
I'm looking around surreptitiously and chanting PleaseDon'tPickMeLast PleaseDon'tPickMeLast PleaseDon'tPickMeLast. Then I remember. It's ok to be the last one picked, as long as I'm picked! And if not, I will attempt to carry on with dignity and grace (after I wail and gnash a bit in private), because I actually do like my current job AND I only told 3 people other than my spouse and my boss has no idea. So again, hearty congrats to all, and here's to the rest of us too, as we carry on. No shame in being the caboose. (Says this caboose.) To steal and modify somebody's line: What do you call the caboose? Her honor.
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Updog
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Do I know what rhetorical means?!?
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Post by Updog on Jun 9, 2016 10:36:18 GMT -5
The last player drafted in the NFL draft each year is awarded the title “Mr. Irrelevant.” For our process, “Judge Irrelevant” is still called “Judge.”
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Post by gary on Jun 9, 2016 10:42:00 GMT -5
The last player drafted in the NFL draft each year is awarded the title “Mr. Irrelevant.” For our process, “Judge Irrelevant” is still called “Judge.” No judge is irrelevant.
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Post by BagLady on Jun 9, 2016 10:43:32 GMT -5
The last player drafted in the NFL draft each year is awarded the title “Mr. Irrelevant.” For our process, “Judge Irrelevant” is still called “Judge.” No judge is irrelevant. Caboose? Absolutely. Irrelevant? Never.
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Post by anotherfed on Jun 9, 2016 10:59:05 GMT -5
Caboose? Absolutely. Irrelevant? Never. Fabulous? Always.
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Post by cowboy on Jun 9, 2016 11:14:38 GMT -5
I am truly happy for all you board members who have gotten the call. This is the only forum I know where people are not snide or pissy, arguments are civil and often funny, and joy in our fellow members' good fortune feels genuine. Considering the time (3:08 a.m.), y'all can tell I'm really wound up. And I hate to admit that a feel just a tiny tiny bit like I'm in 5th grade, and the two most popular kids (Bob & M) are picking their teams. BOB: "You, the tall one in the back." M: "You, the one on the left with the orange shirt." BOB: "I'll take the kid with glasses and make him wear contacts." Et cetera.
I'm looking around surreptitiously and chanting PleaseDon'tPickMeLast PleaseDon'tPickMeLast PleaseDon'tPickMeLast. Then I remember. It's ok to be the last one picked, as long as I'm picked! And if not, I will attempt to carry on with dignity and grace (after I wail and gnash a bit in private), because I actually do like my current job AND I only told 3 people other than my spouse and my boss has no idea. So again, hearty congrats to all, and here's to the rest of us too, as we carry on. No shame in being the caboose. (Says this caboose.) The worst seat on the plane is better than the best seat in the terminal. Welcome aboard to all hired and good luck to those waiting.
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Post by greendog on Jun 9, 2016 12:55:58 GMT -5
Are we in a 24 hour wait zone again?
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