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Post by gary on Jun 15, 2016 13:36:16 GMT -5
It's often said that his process is a marathon. Having run 24 I can agree. It takes preparation, mental fortitude and perseverance. However, I believe it is actually the Boston Marathon that we are all running together. For Boston you need to qualify to put your toes on the line. We have all qualified and are now running from Hopkinton to Boston together. I've just turned left on Boylston Street and can see the finish line-July 25th. I just got the call from Bob. Very excited to trade in my state ALJ badge for a federal one. Congratulations!
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Post by sealaw90 on Jun 15, 2016 13:40:18 GMT -5
I know of one person in particular. Keep a wide GAL, and I hope you'll have the chance to prove them wrong. My hope is that when the pickings get slimmer in a location, they might give me a chance. Even Gilligan or the Skipper look better when there's only a few guys left on the island.
Oh, momo. That's a tough one to visualize! I'm leaning toward the Skipper - he seemed a bit more mentally stable than Gilligan, LOL!
But I think you are right. There seem to be so many folks on here that seemingly were 'passed over', only to finally get the call.
I know we've been told there are three piles - highly recommended, recommended and not recommended. Perhaps there are gradations in the recommended pile. I may be at the bottom of the recommended pile, but if they need another ALJ, I may get that call.
Reminds me of the old joke, what do they call the guy who graduated last from Harvard medical school? Doctor.
What do they call the last recommended candidate on a cert? Judge.
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Post by Baymax on Jun 15, 2016 13:45:24 GMT -5
Congrats oliver2016, banjo and jp42k! Oliver, your dad made you his priority; and I'm sure he's proud of his new ALJ. God bless.
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Post by Baymax on Jun 15, 2016 13:54:24 GMT -5
I was just looking back on the thread "SSA Receives Cert" posted by Ba on March 24, 2016. It's interesting to see how long the hiring process has taken since OPM issued the 81-city certs to SSA to when offer calls are being made. 2 ½ months ain't bad for the government. :-)
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Post by bayou on Jun 15, 2016 14:36:02 GMT -5
I know of one person in particular. Keep a wide GAL, and I hope you'll have the chance to prove them wrong. My hope is that when the pickings get slimmer in a location, they might give me a chance. Even Gilligan or the Skipper look better when there's only a few guys left on the island.
One caveat: It is probably better if you don't go home and tell your wife that you are keeping a wide gal.
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Post by ARobeByAnyOtherName on Jun 15, 2016 14:49:52 GMT -5
With my accent, "how wide is your gal?" was once misheard as "how white is your girl?" I've since learned to phrase it differently. (Also learned not to say "with a gal as wide as mine...")
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Post by operationalj on Jun 15, 2016 14:56:34 GMT -5
Congrats to all the new ALJs and cheers to not settling in that place called the comfort zone! I hope to join you someday - soon.
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Post by hondo35 on Jun 15, 2016 15:22:01 GMT -5
I know of one person in particular. Keep a wide GAL, and I hope you'll have the chance to prove them wrong. My hope is that when the pickings get slimmer in a location, they might give me a chance. Even Gilligan or the Skipper look better when there's only a few guys left on the island.
Okay, I'll be the Skipper to Ace's Gilligan if it will get us the call...I hope blue is a slimming color on me.
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Post by sealaw90 on Jun 15, 2016 15:57:00 GMT -5
Keep a wide GAL, and I hope you'll have the chance to prove them wrong. My hope is that when the pickings get slimmer in a location, they might give me a chance. Even Gilligan or the Skipper look better when there's only a few guys left on the island.
Okay, I'll be the Skipper to Ace's Gilligan if it will get us the call...I hope blue is a slimming color on me.
You two look mighty fine in that picture!
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Post by momo on Jun 15, 2016 16:05:03 GMT -5
Keep a wide GAL, and I hope you'll have the chance to prove them wrong. My hope is that when the pickings get slimmer in a location, they might give me a chance. Even Gilligan or the Skipper look better when there's only a few guys left on the island.
One caveat: It is probably better if you don't go home and tell your wife that you are keeping a wide gal. Or a "really big GAL." I'm reminded of the time big ol' Warren Sapp was standing on the sidelines and an opposing fan yelled: "Hey, Sapp, only ONE player per uniform!" In my opinion, that's how wide a GAL should be.
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Post by Pixie on Jun 15, 2016 16:35:38 GMT -5
One caveat: It is probably better if you don't go home and tell your wife that you are keeping a wide gal. Or a "really big GAL." I'm reminded of the time big ol' Warren Sapp was standing on the sidelines and an opposing fan yelled: "Hey, Sapp, only ONE player per uniform!" In my opinion, that's how wide a GAL should be. Warren was big, but he was also quick, very quick. I hope that fan was far enough away from him to have a big head start. Pix.
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Post by cafeta on Jun 15, 2016 22:11:41 GMT -5
Congratulations to all! Awesome new! And another great day to be on the board! WooHoo!
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Post by Ready-Now! on Jun 16, 2016 8:50:51 GMT -5
Congratulations to all the newbie Judges!! So Banjo, SSA was picking and you are grinning. Couldn't resist.
Query: What television series was the phrase "picking and a grinning" used each week?
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Post by msp on Jun 16, 2016 8:54:36 GMT -5
I'll "pick" HeeHaw.
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Post by Ready-Now! on Jun 16, 2016 8:57:56 GMT -5
right you are msp and I do see what you did there!!
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Post by msp on Jun 16, 2016 9:01:35 GMT -5
Woohoo! Is it sad that I feel so excited to get that answer right? (please say no, it's not sad)
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Post by Ready-Now! on Jun 16, 2016 9:04:26 GMT -5
No, it isn't sad. Many on here know the answer but are fearful of being dated or fearful to admit they watched Hee Haw or both. lol
Edit: Hi my name is readynow and I watched Hee Haw...now that is liberating.
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Post by sealaw90 on Jun 16, 2016 9:28:21 GMT -5
I'm not afraid to admit it.
I'll admit I also watched the Lawrence Welk show.
Well, I had to, it was with my grandmother and we only had one tv.
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Post by hondo35 on Jun 16, 2016 9:36:53 GMT -5
Okay, I'll be the Skipper to Ace's Gilligan if it will get us the call...I hope blue is a slimming color on me.
You two look mighty fine in that picture! It's the blue...it IS slimming on me!
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Post by dropduff on Jun 16, 2016 9:46:48 GMT -5
I'm not afraid to admit it. I'll admit I also watched the Lawrence Welk show. Well, I had to, it was with my grandmother and we only had one tv. Me too. It helped that my Grandmother's tv was color, as the one we had at home was black and white.
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