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JudithJ
post Mar 15 2012, 07:46 PM
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If my name were Violin Hero, I think that I might like being called by my surname.
I think using my surname would be acceptable if they put Mr in front of it. However it then becomes too formal sounding for the everyday working enviroment.
Mr Hero?
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post Mar 15 2012, 10:20 PM
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The worst thing is people calling me by my surname. I know it may seem like it should be my forename but it is not and my email signature clearly states my correct name.
If my name were Violin Hero, I think that I might like being called by my surname.


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QUOTE(JudithJ @ Mar 15 2012, 01:34 PM) *
If my name were Violin Hero, I think that I might like being called by my surname.
I think using my surname would be acceptable if they put Mr in front of it. However it then becomes too formal sounding for the everyday working enviroment.
Mr Hero?


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post Mar 15 2012, 11:05 PM
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QUOTE(JudithJ @ Mar 15 2012, 07:46 PM) *

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QUOTE(JudithJ @ Mar 15 2012, 01:34 PM) *
If my name were Violin Hero, I think that I might like being called by my surname.
I think using my surname would be acceptable if they put Mr in front of it. However it then becomes too formal sounding for the everyday working enviroment.
Mr Hero?


Unfortunately my real name is not Mr Hero..............

Actually one of the systems engineers called me by surname and put Mr in fromt of it and it actually didn't sound out of place, but I can't imagine my manager doing the same or in fact any of the computing department managers doing this.
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A rather silly form that I have to fill out at work - it's actually fine, until you realise that you are supposed to fill it in on the first day you are back at work after sickness absence. It asks:

First day of illness (including weekends and holidays):
First working day absent:
Last day of illness (including weekends and holidays):
Date of return to work:

The problem being that the date of return to work is usually before the last day of illness. Mind you, as I only see my manager once a week to be able to hand over the form, I just fill it in as and when. I either have to break the rules on filling it in, or lie about the last day of illness (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 16 2012, 01:18 PM
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I *WANT* A TR6 ... the world seems to be conspiring against me to make sure I don't get one ... that also happened the last time I wanted a car powered by a straight 6.

Perhaps the world is telling me I need to stick to cars with V8 power ... thanks world... that's narrowed my choices down, albeit to some of the greatest classics ever produced!
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I fancy a nice piece of Stilton... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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I fancy a nice piece of Stilton... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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I'm having mince and dumpling for tea. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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I fancy a nice piece of Stilton... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


I can recommend the grocer in the square in Sandbach. He has a proper cold room dedicated to keeping his cheeses and he keeps three Stiltons at different stages if ripeness on a marble shelf. He also stock raw milk cheeses (i.e. made with unpasteurised milk) including several different farmhouse Cheddars (which make very good quiches).

The slight downer is the GBP227 standard return rail fare from Crewe - Euston (you can tell I've just booked a trip to London for work next week).
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I fancy a nice piece of Stilton... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


You'd reconsider if you saw the rather ripe piece I ejected from the fridge earlier.
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I fancy a nice piece of Stilton... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


You'd reconsider if you saw the rather ripe piece I ejected from the fridge earlier.


Depends how ripe it was (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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post Mar 16 2012, 09:45 PM
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The slight downer is the GBP227 standard return rail fare from Crewe - Euston (you can tell I've just booked a trip to London for work next week).


Can you claim that on expenses? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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The slight downer is the GBP227 standard return rail fare from Crewe - Euston (you can tell I've just booked a trip to London for work next week).


Can you claim that on expenses? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)


As it's work, yes - goes on the company credit card (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

My colleague who lives in Stockport - his is GBP300 for a standard return (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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post Mar 16 2012, 11:08 PM
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Genealogy 101:

Once upon a time, there were forebears
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Genealogy 101:

Once upon a time, there were forebears


I love researching my family history. In fact I can get quite carried away researching people who are nothing to do with me, especially when looking at military records on findmypast. Today I found a soldier who lived here who was discharged from the army after being shot in the shoulder at Waterloo. Fascinating stuff (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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I fancy a nice piece of Stilton... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


You'd reconsider if you saw the rather ripe piece I ejected from the fridge earlier.


Depends how ripe it was (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)


If I hadn't put it in the bin and shut the lid it would probably have started chasing the cat around the kitchen. At least I know what the aroma in the fridge was.
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