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qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:04 am

Has Oscar sent you the shirt yet?

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:47 pm

qsducks;1233047 wrote: Has Oscar sent you the shirt yet?

What shirt?:-3

I guess that's a no then.:wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 2:55 pm

OpenMind;1233022 wrote: No, I'm not!!!

Or am I.

you, always!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 3:07 pm

How does one decide what size container to use to accurately gauge rainfall?

If I used a test tube shaped container with inch markings as opposed to a 2 gallon bucket I would have different measurments even though the same amount of rain fell.

It makes my head hurt.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 9:40 pm

Nomad;1233194 wrote: How does one decide what size container to use to accurately gauge rainfall?

If I used a test tube shaped container with inch markings as opposed to a 2 gallon bucket I would have different measurments even though the same amount of rain fell.

It makes my head hurt.

You will need a narrow container to limit the amount of evaporation as that would give you a false result.

The container will have to have sufficient capacity to collect a period's rainfall, a period being the length of time between your readings (hourly, daily, etc.).

Ready made rainfall measurement kits are available. I've never tried them so I couldn'tsay which is good/bad. I depend on a simple crude analysis such as it rained a lot or didn't rain much.

If that helps at all, I'll be very surprised.

Hope that helps.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:40 pm

what time can shellbell and I expect you for our party?:D

you know its just us 3!

:sneaky:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:02 am

so what did you two do today?

any pics?:-6

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:05 am

Odie;1235657 wrote: so what did you two do today?

any pics?:-6

Her Mum came back from Japan last Friday and she and all her family went away for the weekend. Arabella has gone with them. They come back today and I will have her tomorrow instead this week.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:41 am

OpenMind;1235673 wrote: Her Mum came back from Japan last Friday and she and all her family went away for the weekend. Arabella has gone with them. They come back today and I will have her tomorrow instead this week.

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

I know, we just talked about it on FB, to cool!:guitarist:guitarist

and contrats and good luck Tuesday!:guitarist:guitarist

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:37 pm

Odie;1235685 wrote: :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

I know, we just talked about it on FB, to cool!:guitarist:guitarist

and contrats and good luck Tuesday!:guitarist:guitarist

That's interesting. Who were you talking about it with?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 3:49 pm

OpenMind;1235706 wrote: That's interesting. Who were you talking about it with?

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:50 am

I always get butterflies in my tummy before my daughter arrives.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 2:17 am

OpenMind;1235924 wrote: I always get butterflies in my tummy before my daughter arrives.

Awww. That is so nice.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:11 am

RedGlitter;1235936 wrote: Awww. That is so nice.

She's a great wee lass and she's gentle with me.:-4

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:50 am

OM, I just flung food at you at FB:yh_rotfl and I'm in the lead

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:10 am

OpenMind;1235985 wrote: She's a great wee lass and she's gentle with me.:-4

that's because your soft and gentle with her.:-4

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:15 am

Odie;1236071 wrote: that's because your soft and gentle with her.:-4
We do get close. Lots of cuddles, romping and tickles.

We watched Shaun the Sheep on the PC so many times today. Mind you, it's quite funny.

There's no plan at all.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:38 am

OpenMind;1236127 wrote: We do get close. Lots of cuddles, romping and tickles.

We watched Shaun the Sheep on the PC so many times today. Mind you, it's quite funny.

There's no plan at all.

that's the best way....no plan and it all comes natural.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:48 am

qsducks;1236038 wrote: OM, I just flung food at you at FB:yh_rotfl and I'm in the lead

Are you sure you flung food at me? There's nothing on my home page about it.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:53 am

OpenMind;1236140 wrote: Are you sure you flung food at me? There's nothing on my home page about it.

Yeah, but I forget what I flung. Will have to check it out.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:22 pm

OpenMind;1236140 wrote: Are you sure you flung food at me? There's nothing on my home page about it.

why would someone do that?

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:50 pm

Odie;1236200 wrote: why would someone do that?

Terrible, isn't it. A fine example to set my wee lass.:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:24 pm

Odie;1236135 wrote: that's the best way....no plan and it all comes natural.

Perhaps I am doing something right. After all, she is used to having her half-brother and two half-sisters at her home. I can't play with her as they do.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:56 pm

OpenMind;1236280 wrote: Perhaps I am doing something right. After all, she is used to having her half-brother and two half-sisters at her home. I can't play with her as they do.

and she doesn't want you play like the other kids do, your her daddy and daddy is much different, softer, kinder, caring and loving than them.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:38 am

Odie;1236284 wrote: and she doesn't want you play like the other kids do, your her daddy and daddy is much different, softer, kinder, caring and loving than them.

Maybe. But she's always pleased to see them and can't wait to get down the steps to get in the car where her siblings are waiting to greet her.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:51 am

OpenMind;1236509 wrote: Maybe. But she's always pleased to see them and can't wait to get down the steps to get in the car where her siblings are waiting to greet her.

of course she is, she loves her siblings.

I just meant being with dad is totally different.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:55 am

Odie;1236541 wrote: of course she is, she loves her siblings.

I just meant being with dad is totally different.

Yeh. I see where you're coming from.:-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:41 pm

how's it hanging?

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:22 am

Odie;1237551 wrote: how's it hanging?

Down as normal.

:D

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 2:17 pm

OpenMind;1237840 wrote: Down as normal.

:D

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

how was your first week at the new job?

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 12:45 am

Odie;1237901 wrote: :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

how was your first week at the new job?

The work itself is ok. I've worked at this place before. The permies are ok - game for a chuckle. They've taken on a bunch of us subbies for the same job and there's been a lot of competition between us.

The downside for me is that it takes an hour and a half to get there. On Monday, I will be resurrecting my car and taking it for an MOT to see what work has to be done. With the car, it would take only half an hour to get there.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:23 am

OpenMind;1238078 wrote: The work itself is ok. I've worked at this place before. The permies are ok - game for a chuckle. They've taken on a bunch of us subbies for the same job and there's been a lot of competition between us.

The downside for me is that it takes an hour and a half to get there. On Monday, I will be resurrecting my car and taking it for an MOT to see what work has to be done. With the car, it would take only half an hour to get there.

when your a newbie, yes the old folk tend to see how far the can push you, seems like some sort of a barbaric game.....ignore them and do your job....they're just jealous in case you end up with their position.

yes, much much easier with a car.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:04 am

Odie;1238126 wrote: when your a newbie, yes the old folk tend to see how far the can push you, seems like some sort of a barbaric game.....ignore them and do your job....they're just jealous in case you end up with their position.

yes, much much easier with a car.

I'm used to the permies. I've been sub-contracting for nearly 20 years. I prefer it to permanent work.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:51 am

OpenMind;1238143 wrote: I'm used to the permies. I've been sub-contracting for nearly 20 years. I prefer it to permanent work.

okay......sounds like I'm mixed up, what are premies?

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:32 am

Odie;1238219 wrote: okay......sounds like I'm mixed up, what are premies?

Permies are the ones directly employed by the firm I have been sub-contracted to.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 12:27 pm

OpenMind;1238240 wrote: Permies are the ones directly employed by the firm I have been sub-contracted to.

so they are the same as you, someone new?

luciferjohn · Post by **luciferjohn** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:18 pm

Odie;1238256 wrote: so they are the same as you, someone new?

no i believe it is someone who was hired by the company he is sub-contracted to,for long term employment, where as his employment is temporary, im a temp worker too.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:34 pm

luciferjohn;1238299 wrote: no i believe it is someone who was hired by the company he is sub-contracted to,for long term employment, where as his employment is temporary, im a temp worker too.

ahhhhhhhh I finally understand in my lingo!:guitarist

permanent employment and temps, cool!

thanks!

luciferjohn · Post by **luciferjohn** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:08 pm

Odie;1238307 wrote: ahhhhhhhh I finally understand in my lingo!:guitarist

permanent employment and temps, cool!

thanks!

no prob:D:wah:

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:48 pm

luciferjohn;1238299 wrote: no i believe it is someone who was hired by the company he is sub-contracted to,for long term employment, where as his employment is temporary, im a temp worker too.

Thanks for that, LJ.

I have my own company which employs me to hire me out to other companies. This is the distinction between a subby (sub-contractor) and a temp. A temp is employed by an employment agency to work temporarily for a client of the agency.

luciferjohn · Post by **luciferjohn** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:56 pm

OpenMind;1238568 wrote: Thanks for that, LJ.

I have my own company which employs me to hire me out to other companies. This is the distinction between a subby (sub-contractor) and a temp. A temp is employed by an employment agency to work temporarily for a client of the agency.

oh your a sub-contractor, sorry i missed that , ive worked with sub-contractors on construstion sites before, we would sub-contract the pluming and such. im sorry i couldnt give a better translation i missed the sub-contractor part, have a good one:D

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 6:39 am

can you please take some pics today?:guitarist

luciferjohn · Post by **luciferjohn** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 11:13 am

Odie;1238626 wrote: can you please take some pics today?:guitarist

"click" ooops put some clothes on,:yh_rotfl:

sorry aint had mt coffee yet :wah:

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 11:53 am

luciferjohn;1238570 wrote: oh your a sub-contractor, sorry i missed that , ive worked with sub-contractors on construstion sites before, we would sub-contract the pluming and such. im sorry i couldnt give a better translation i missed the sub-contractor part, have a good one:D

It's a small thing. You explained the matter better than I did. You helped me to clarify my final explanation.

luciferjohn · Post by **luciferjohn** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 11:56 am

OpenMind;1238702 wrote: It's a small thing. You explained the matter better than I did. You helped me to clarify my final explanation.

cool

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 11:56 am

Odie;1238626 wrote: can you please take some pics today?:guitarist

There's a video on Facebook now.

luciferjohn; "click" ooops put some clothes on

Don't worry mate. Odie's referring to my daughter.:yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:01 pm

luciferjohn;1238691 wrote: "click" ooops put some clothes on,:yh_rotfl:

sorry aint had mt coffee yet :wah:

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:01 pm

OpenMind;1238704 wrote: There's a video on Facebook now.

Don't worry mate. Odie's referring to my daughter.:yh_rotfl

okay, will check fb.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:43 pm

Odie;1238797 wrote: okay, will check fb.

Did you watch it?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:05 am

hoping you had a great day at work and what did you do with Arabella yesterday?