Michele 1 #1 April 9, 2002 My alarm fails to work this morning, so I start out behind the eightball. I slug back a cuppa joe, and manage to get the clothes on my back and out the door. Nearly killed by a truck jumping a red light and barreling across the intersection in front of me, but no biggie...in this case, a miss is as good as a mile. I'm still smiling - little do I know the day has just begun....Make it to the office, and discover the phone systems are down, as is the computer system (because it runs off phone lines....) so I can't retrieve my messages that I didn't know I had, because my pager mysteriously hasn't been working...Get another cup of coffee, the phones come up, and find that a client I have been working with wants to withdraw her offer because of something another party to the contract said. So I process that, and turn in the papers for another deal. The phone rings, and this new person has gotten cold feet, and is withdrawing their offer, too...and there goes 60 hours of work between the two of them.....Across the office, two women get into it, screaming and yelling and crying, and two of us step in and move them off - they were ready to smack each other. Sit them down, find out what's going on, and try to remedy the situation. No soap. One is threatening to quit, and the other is threatening to quit if the other one doesn't. And these two were friends....The receptionist is having a hard time with the phones, lots of dropped calls, so she's ready to lynch someone. Two of the three copiers break. Then someone spills soda all over the keyboard in the computer room, so the tech has to be called. He'll come when he can. Someone locked themselves out of their office, someone else locks the communal file cabinet, someone locks themselves out of their car; at least the locksmith is on his way. But he takes 3 hours to get there..... My lunch date fails to show, and calls an hour later, saying he forgot...and I, of course, have brought nothing to eat, and no cash in my wallet to buy something...so I don't eat.........Snide nasty comments are flying in the office, between people who normally are the sweetest, most patient folk around.There is a 3 car pile up outside in the street, and the UPS guy doesn't ever show. I catch an outside broker in a flat out lie, and call him on it. He gets mad and hangs up on me. I go to my broker, and he and I can't get anything straightened out - hit with a blockade, stonewalling because they think I'm just gonna go away..............HHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHAAAAAA that's a $3,000 lie, and I want my money!!!!!!!!!!Our assistant broker was walking through the office, shaking his head, calling it "Bloody Monday", and asks me if it's a full moon. I shake my head. I have no idea what is happening, but something is totally off.It's time- I can't take the negativity in the office - I'm out of there. Get to my car, and get into the street - and in the 1.5 miles it takes to get from my office door to my home, I nearly get hit twice, and almost run over someone who darts out into the street. Then, I walk into the house, and the cat has managed to miss the litter box, and the fish has died. I need a beer......Anyone else experiencing "Bloody Monday"?Ciels and Pinks-MicheleIf you really want to, you can seize the day; if you really want to, you can fly away...~enya~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #2 April 9, 2002 beers on me babe,QuoteAnyone else experiencing "Bloody Monday"?yup....and someone else will be in a bit.....Cheers....vasbytmarc"I have no fear of falling, I just hate hitting the ground"-The Badlees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #3 April 9, 2002 QuoteThen someone spills soda all over the keyboard in the computer room, so the tech has to be called.Quick fix:1) Disconnect2) Attack with garden hose or sink spray-thingy. Soak thouroughly.3) Air dry4) Since you have some time to kill, give whoever spilled the Coke a good smack.5) ReconnectOh, and shut the computer off before doing this, unless it's a USB keyboard or the computer must stay on. Of course, if it must stay on it's probably a server, and whoever brought a drink into the cage deserves more than a smack.--Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #4 April 9, 2002 Wow! All the gals on the same cycle? retract the claws and fangs, draw a nice hot bath, put on your favorite jammies, grab a cold one.....relax...........tomorrow has no mistakes in it! :)It only takes a little pixie dust...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #5 April 9, 2002 Quoteyup....and someone else will be in a bit.....What's this? Going to beat someone up?The door is openWe are way the fuck up hereMight as well get out.~ FallingMarc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy 0 #6 April 9, 2002 Beers here too sweety!Hmm.. maybe Marc can relate,, I have a theory,, "The Cosmic Shit Hammer",, scientist can't explain it but it happens,, Police, Ambulances,, all the EMS folks get swamped by weird shit,, an un-natural phenom that is a Darwinism like event that affects all aspects of our life,, a good time ta stay home an cuddle,, drink beer an wait for the storm ta pass,, Glad your ok and survived the shit hammer!! Things will get better...; PDon't read this,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #7 April 9, 2002 Yeah....like delivering a little fucking shit this morning WAY early....and then this being my first day at this particular Firehouse.....life sucked BIG time....cherio....oh and I am not gonna hammer some one..although shit does slide downhill....I got issues with a friend of mine....Cheers....vasbytmarc"I have no fear of falling, I just hate hitting the ground"-The Badlees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy 0 #8 April 9, 2002 vasbyt....WTF does this mean!!! Don't read this,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #9 April 9, 2002 girl, your day was shitty, but mine was WORSE. it was so fu**ing bad, i don't even want to go into detail, but i will, i just got in from washing my corvette, AFTER the carwash broke down, i wrecked my mountain bike, i was frisked by wal-mart security today (i had my camelback on my shoulder, they wanted to know what was inside) i was carrying a freaking 28" wheel and tire from my mountainbike with me at the time, i'm hot, sweaty, and i've carried this fukkin' bike on my back for 2 miles, good thing it's aluminum! not to mention i just replaced the tire and tube on my mountain bike just yesterday, then i have to walk uptown, to where my wife works, of course i've got 50 mofo's laughing at me (my wife started it) no oral sex for her any more! i can stand it 1 day longer than she can! (o.k. i'm a liar) it gets worse, but i don't want to elobarate any further!Richard"Yes, Maaam, It's The Titanic, It's Unsinkable"Famous Last Words Of A "Real" Fool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #10 April 9, 2002 What kind of bike do you have, rgoper?JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #11 April 9, 2002 The only bad thing that happened today (so far) is that I locked me, my little girl and the dog in her room!!! Let me tells ya what the last place you wat to lock your self into is a 2 yr olds room..no tools ....no nothing for prying, or hammering with.......Mcgiver instincts kicked in and I turned her room upside down looking for somthing to pick with......turned up a barret and it worked....yes I could of climbed out the window but it was a 10' drop and I only haad a towel on cause I jsut got done giving her a bath and was going to take a shower myself!!!jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #12 April 9, 2002 wow i got it easy with my grandma's busted arm! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #13 April 9, 2002 Today has been wierd...I had several people get pissy with me (ok, only like two) over nothing....I ate the schhol lunch and got sick....Anne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #14 April 9, 2002 .i've got three, my 2 primaries are: mountain bike is a Diamondback Model Voyager 111, with Manitou front suspension. My road bike is a TREK, all carbon fibre, with full cateye accys. and road bars. i try to keep a 60 cadence at approx 32-38 mph, of course the road bike is a 18 speed, and the mountain bike is a 24 speed with "trigger" shifts. i was running michelins "grabbers" on it, but they ain't fer shit, i switched because the michelins couldn't handle the "flint" on the trails i ride, i've got a way cheaper cateye on it! but it'z all good! do you bike as well? i HAVE to, or i'd be 500# in a year! cardio, the only way i know for weight control, plus it'z fun!RichardP.S.I've Done The M.D. Anderson 125 Mile Benifit For Kids (From Austin To Houston) The Last 2 Years In A Row, Plan On Doing It Again Pretty Soon! i meant to add, that's why sometimes i show up to the D.Z. in spandex shorts or long pants, i've also got some ballerina slippers that clip onto my road bike pedals! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #15 April 9, 2002 Hi Michele, I'm sorry to hear that you had such a rotten day. Personally, I can relate to the Cosmic shithammer theory. I'm a Catterpillar equipment mechanic, and when the Cosmic shithammer falls at the shop, it tends to be the same type of chaos that you describe (from the office personnel to the field mechanics). Sometimes the only way a day will get better is to get over. So run yourself a hot bubblebath, relax, have a glass of wine and forget about today (thinking about it will only keep you tense). I promise... tommorrow will be a better day. ( I speak from experience, trust me on this!)Relax and BREATHE...GregG. Jones"Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMarshMan1 0 #16 April 9, 2002 Wow, that really sucks Michele (and everyone else who's had a case of the Mondays). I gotta say though, my day wasnt half bad at all- better than most mondays. Hope the rest of the week goes better for you!"If I could be like that, I would give anything, just to live one day, in those shoes..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #17 April 9, 2002 Hey rgoper....I dont really bike around here because I am into mountain biking, but living in midwest Ohio doesn't yield a big altitude change.I do have a Specialized Rockhopper with RockShox front suspection and hard tail that I bought in CO several years back. Whenever I go to CO in the summertime, I be sure to do some good mountain biking.Laura and I are going there in July and will be in the Smoky mountains for a week in June, so this summer is looking good for some mountain biking. I'm pscyhed!! JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #18 April 9, 2002 I misread a ticket and missed my flight out of Portland by less than a minute, so I ended up stuck there for 9 hours waiting for the next flight. Oh well. I got to get a mirror pond pale ale while I was there, so it wasn't a complete loss.Stuff like that used to drive me nuts. But when I think about how missing a plane compares to some of the really bad stuff I've been through . . . missing a plane doesn't bother me much any more.-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #19 April 9, 2002 exactly bill....exactly...people place too much emphasis on the small things in life.....Cheers....vasbytmarc"I have no fear of falling, I just hate hitting the ground"-The Badlees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy 0 #20 April 9, 2002 Good attitude Bill,,when one door closes another one opens,, well in your case it was a beer,,, cool,,Don't read this,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMarshMan1 0 #21 April 9, 2002 Quotemissing a plane doesn't bother me much any more.Hell, almost every time I travel, I offer to miss a flight...sometimes gets you free tickets. "If I could be like that, I would give anything, just to live one day, in those shoes..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GroundZero 0 #22 April 9, 2002 My mother always said "Every dog has his (her) day." Michele, today may not be your's, but that means that the possibility for tomorrow is lookin' good!It's all a matter of timing.Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy 0 #23 April 9, 2002 NO shit,, Ya should plan on that eh!! They were offering $500,, overnight lodging,, plus 2 tickest if ya gave up your seat outta AZ last week,,, they had over booked the flightDon't read this,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #24 April 9, 2002 I used to fret over missing flights, until one about a year an a half ago.The flight was to chicago for my job interview. I got there 6 hours late, had enough time for a half hour interview. I got the job anyways! At a @ salary increase, too!Missed flights don't bother me anymore.ICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #25 April 9, 2002 QuoteMy mother always said "Every dog has his (her) day." Michele, today may not be your'sAre you calling Michele a dog? That wasn't very nice. She's a very beautiful and talented lady. "Wait! You didn't get that on tape did you!?" Goat #1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
