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emjaybee

Quote from: Newportnobby on October 31, 2019, 12:38:27 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on October 31, 2019, 12:16:50 PM
Quote from: Bealman on October 31, 2019, 04:44:16 AM
Well that's a good result.  :thumbsup:

I had a similar panic attack a few days ago, when a letter arrived with a window envelope, NSW sheriff.

I thought, what  :poop: am I in now.

Turns out it is a call to juror duty in the next 12 months.

Of course, it could be one of those 'sting' operations where they round up a large group of low level law breakers in one big scoop, and chuck 'em in the slammer for a day or two.

:whistle:

Or send 'em back to Blighty :uneasy: :angel:

Oh gawd!

:worried:

Reverse transportation, is that what this world's coming to?
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...sometimes the dog bites you!

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railsquid

Quote from: emjaybee on October 31, 2019, 12:16:50 PM
Quote from: Bealman on October 31, 2019, 04:44:16 AM
Well that's a good result.  :thumbsup:

I had a similar panic attack a few days ago, when a letter arrived with a window envelope, NSW sheriff.

I thought, what  :poop: am I in now.

Turns out it is a call to juror duty in the next 12 months.

Of course, it could be one of those 'sting' operations where they round up a large group of low level law breakers in one big scoop, and chuck 'em in the slammer for a day or two.

:whistle:

A Sting operation you say? Are you saying he is an alien, a legal alien, an Englishman in New South Wales?

Oh, not that kind of Sting.

I'll get my coat.

emjaybee

Quote from: railsquid on October 31, 2019, 01:57:01 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on October 31, 2019, 12:16:50 PM
Quote from: Bealman on October 31, 2019, 04:44:16 AM
Well that's a good result.  :thumbsup:

I had a similar panic attack a few days ago, when a letter arrived with a window envelope, NSW sheriff.

I thought, what  :poop: am I in now.

Turns out it is a call to juror duty in the next 12 months.

Of course, it could be one of those 'sting' operations where they round up a large group of low level law breakers in one big scoop, and chuck 'em in the slammer for a day or two.

:whistle:

A Sting operation you say? Are you saying he is an alien, a legal alien, an Englishman in New South Wales?

Oh, not that kind of Sting.

I'll get my coat.

Actually, that was funny.

Note to other 'so-called' comedians, that's how you do it.

;D
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Sometimes you bite the dog...

...sometimes the dog bites you!

----------------------------------------------------------

I can explain it to you...

...but I can't understand it for you.

Snowwolflair

Apparently Australian passport forms ask you if you have any convictions.  I didn't realise it was still compulsory  :D

dannyboy

Quote from: emjaybee on October 31, 2019, 01:59:09 PM


Actually, that was funny.

Note to other 'so-called' comedians, that's how you do it.

I don't know why, but I feel that that comment was a personal attack on other members, (no names mentioned), who try to bring a bit of light-hearted humour into others lives.  Not that I am taking it personally of course.  The wet streaks on my cheeks are tears of laughter - I am not crying,   :no: :P

P.S. Another one added to the 'Groaners' thread.  :)
David.
I used to be indecisive - now I'm not - I don't think.
If a friend seems distant, catch up with them.

Newportnobby

Quote from: Snowwolflair on October 31, 2019, 02:03:09 PM
Apparently Australian passport forms ask you if you have any convictions.  I didn't realise it was still compulsory  :D

Can we assume the next question on the form is "Do you have the courage of your convictions?" :D

emjaybee

Quote from: dannyboy on October 31, 2019, 02:13:50 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on October 31, 2019, 01:59:09 PM


Actually, that was funny.

Note to other 'so-called' comedians, that's how you do it.

I don't know why, but I feel that that comment was a personal attack on other members, (no names mentioned), who try to bring a bit of light-hearted humour into others lives.  Not that I am taking it personally of course.  The wet streaks on my cheeks are tears of laughter - I am not crying,   :no: :P

P.S. Another one added to the 'Groaners' thread.  :)

I have no idea what you mean!

:whistle:

You have to admit, it was a slick use of Sting's song.

Brookline build thread:

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50207.msg652736#msg652736

Sometimes you bite the dog...

...sometimes the dog bites you!

----------------------------------------------------------

I can explain it to you...

...but I can't understand it for you.

guest311

Quote from: Snowwolflair on October 31, 2019, 02:03:09 PM
Apparently Australian passport forms ask you if you have any convictions.  I didn't realise it was still compulsory  :D

only if you want free transport  :smiley-laughing:

EtchedPixels

Today I printed out and posted a letter. The one giving HR my final date at work and early retirement. Dec 31st is my last day as a capitalist slave. Yay..... and I've got lots of holiday to use up before that date 8)

Now if it would just stop raining I might actually go out and celebrate, but it's a bit.. wet. In fact it's been so wet that the front fell off a house being repaired over the road in the last big storm, and the local hospital is best accessed by canoe today.

Alan
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dannyboy

Good for you Sir! I retired at Christmas last year and because of holidays I had to take, I only worked an average of one shift a week for about 3 months - lovely. Enjoy your retirement.  :beers:
David.
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Newportnobby

You'll now wonder how you ever found time to go to work, Alan.
I took retirement early at 60 and it was the best thing I ever did, although I'm still unsure I've trained my body clock to not wake up until later than a working day :no:

guest311

congratulations.

when I retired a few years ago at 68 I did a 'phased retirement',

ie

4 nights on - 4 nights off

then 3 nights on - 5 nights off

then finally 2 nights on - 6 nights off

eased the shock of waking up and realising I had no more shifts


trouble is SWMBO has me doing more now than when I worked  :'(

daveg

I'm with Mick on the early finish and the still waking up at the crack of dawn.

Congrats!

All the best for a long and happy retirement.

Dave G

Papyrus

Enjoy your retirement - if you can find the time!! As I have remarked elsewhere in these fine pages, retirement is a cruel illusion. I retired 6 years ago and I still haven't caught up with all the DIY jobs  :( . And the layout is barely started... double  :( .

Cheers,

Chris

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