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09/21/09 11:53 AM
azonei member azonei is as azonei does Joined: 12/01/07 Location: QLD%2C Australia Posts: 1,506	B13 posted: azonei posted: got to the school this morning, greeted by the deputy head, who eyed me with apprehension.. told that I was not needed after all, because my appearance doesn't fit the ethos of the school. Hmmmm.... Isn't that grounds for discrimination...? hmm, i'm not sure on that one. it turns out the agency warned the school up front that I had piercings, but the school didn't read their email properly. to be fair, the school were pretty embarassed about the mess, but they couldn't waive the rules; they are very strict with their girls about no piercings, and the same goes for all staff, though i think it's a pretty archaic rule, and doesn't detract from one's ability to learn or teach..
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09/21/09 3:39 PM
november19 member t r e e h u g g e r Joined: 11/24/07 Location: wrong side of the pond Posts: 995	Glad, fijjit, ruth --> thanks for your advice regarding the stray cat
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09/22/09 2:57 AM
Ruth member Joined: 11/25/07 Location: Spokane%2C WA Posts: 2,505	^ ^ *hugs and good luck nov. Thinking of you and the little kitty <3s
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09/23/09 2:58 AM
azonei member azonei is as azonei does Joined: 12/01/07 Location: QLD%2C Australia Posts: 1,506	surrey interview tomorrow, got the details of the interview in my email. looks very detailed,now I'm getting nervous!! but at least they have a sense of humour: posted: The Initiative Test The hardest task of the day will be to find the school: there are directions on our main web site, and a picture map, but the lanes are narrow, winding and slow; we are not easily seen from the road, so do telephone if you get lost.
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09/23/09 3:19 AM
Ruth member Joined: 11/25/07 Location: Spokane%2C WA Posts: 2,505	LOL - I like that Good luck fella After a month of being ill, I finally had to concede defeat and go to the docs yesterday as I just felt so bad. Came away with a goody bag of steroids, anti-spasm drugs and antibiotics and already am feeling better. But I have to go back tomorrow to find out the results of bloods. Thank god for modern medicine (and free prescriptions)
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09/23/09 7:10 AM
november19 member t r e e h u g g e r Joined: 11/24/07 Location: wrong side of the pond Posts: 995	ruth -> and now just swear to us all that you will take those meds as prescribed and for the duration!!! tough love, you see you gotta get your SHIT together before November! lmao..get it? shit? bahahaha
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09/23/09 10:36 AM
Ruth member Joined: 11/25/07 Location: Spokane%2C WA Posts: 2,505	ROFL Yes, I'll be taking the meds for the duration, no worries there. I promise 'mum' ;-) Will try ringing you later, so will update you in full then my dear
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09/23/09 5:14 PM
TBHA member Waits for the revolution Joined: 11/24/07 Location: Houston TEXAS Posts: 1,385	I hope you're ok Ruth, I mean obviously you are, but I mean you know just in generally.
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09/23/09 6:35 PM
Acharis member The ugly one! Joined: 11/27/07 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,209	azonei: Best of luck! (certainly sounds promising though!) Ruth: One of my most irritating traits is avoiding seeing a doctor untill I'm too sick/incapacitated to do it myself >_< get well soon hun. november19: hope things work out with the cat (our Felix, although older & more 'mellow' than he used to be, certainly has never taken kindly to guest animals, so I'd probably be stuck in a similar situation as yourself if that happened) & now.....shuffles off to get mail & refill mug
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09/24/09 2:56 AM
Ruth member Joined: 11/25/07 Location: Spokane%2C WA Posts: 2,505	Thank you TBHA and Acharis I'm feeling a lot more human so the antibiotics are doing their bit, but the other stuff? Hmmmn, early days it would appear. Mind you stress once again reared it's ugly head last night and that is the worst thing for the condition :-/ Ah well, life is what it is right? Just gotta keep chipping away
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09/24/09 8:09 AM
azonei member azonei is as azonei does Joined: 12/01/07 Location: QLD%2C Australia Posts: 1,506	chin up ruth, i'm sure you'll pull through (just avoid the stress though ) am back from my interview.. the interview bit with the Deputy Head of the School & the Network Manager went really well, i think. wish I could say the same for the technical stuff. MCSE questions? haven't even looked at that stuff for over 9 yrs, and almost completely ballsed-up the router config! ah well, gotta stay positive, eh?
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09/24/09 8:17 AM
Ruth member Joined: 11/25/07 Location: Spokane%2C WA Posts: 2,505	Thanks azzie, but I seem to be a magnet for stress lol Well done on surviving the interview and fingers crossed. One of those things that you never really know what they're looking for, what they're priority is and the calibre of the other students. Good look and yeah, stay positive....I imagine a bottle or two of wine might assist with that ;-)
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09/24/09 9:52 AM
azonei member azonei is as azonei does Joined: 12/01/07 Location: QLD%2C Australia Posts: 1,506	posted: I am sorry to have to tell you that on this occasion your application to the school was unsuccessful; but we were pleased to meet you, and you confirmed our initial impression that you were a strong candidate. ah well, i didn't get it, but at least they were nice enough to tell me fairly quickly... to be honest, i did't relish the long drive, and i suspect that was a part of their decision-making process too; the distance was brought up more than once during the interview & during informal chats.. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/24/2009 09:53AM by azonei.
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09/24/09 10:11 AM
TBHA member Waits for the revolution Joined: 11/24/07 Location: Houston TEXAS Posts: 1,385	azonei posted: posted: I am sorry to have to tell you that on this occasion your application to the school was unsuccessful; but we were pleased to meet you, and you confirmed our initial impression that you were a strong candidate. ah well, i didn't get it, but at least they were nice enough to tell me fairly quickly... to be honest, i did't relish the long drive, and i suspect that was a part of their decision-making process too; the distance was brought up more than once during the interview & during informal chats.. hugs
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09/24/09 10:31 AM
B13 Instant human, add tea Joined: 03/06/08 Location: Junction 9 of the M25 Posts: 2,713	Ah crap... Sorry to hear you didn't get it - but keep plugging away, something will turn up!!
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09/24/09 11:33 AM
fijjit chat moderator You looking at me? Joined: 11/26/07 Location: Bristol Posts: 891	Better luck next time azzie...something's sure to turn up soon
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09/24/09 1:08 PM
maybeedeluxe Smack Fairy Joined: 11/25/07 Location: the internet Posts: 2,742	azonei posted: posted: I am sorry to have to tell you that on this occasion your application to the school was unsuccessful; but we were pleased to meet you, and you confirmed our initial impression that you were a strong candidate. ah well, i didn't get it, but at least they were nice enough to tell me fairly quickly... to be honest, i did't relish the long drive, and i suspect that was a part of their decision-making process too; the distance was brought up more than once during the interview & during informal chats.. I'm sorry hugs
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09/24/09 4:08 PM
november19 member t r e e h u g g e r Joined: 11/24/07 Location: wrong side of the pond Posts: 995	azonei posted: posted: I am sorry to have to tell you that on this occasion your application to the school was unsuccessful; but we were pleased to meet you, and you confirmed our initial impression that you were a strong candidate. ah well, i didn't get it, but at least they were nice enough to tell me fairly quickly... to be honest, i did't relish the long drive, and i suspect that was a part of their decision-making process too; the distance was brought up more than once during the interview & during informal chats.. Aww... I'm sorry, love. Very nice letter, tho. You did go above and beyond on this one, in terms of commute.. May be a blessing in disguise . . . . . Acharis -> thanks for the kind words! As of today, I'm still undecided.. keep flipping back & forth on what's best for all concerned. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/24/2009 04:10PM by november19.
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09/24/09 10:24 PM
JakobGood member BOO! Joined: 04/11/08 Location: Great Falls%2C MT%2C USA Posts: 109	Morning all.. Night shift again... Wanting to go to VNV Nation and Ayria in London on Oct 17th... Anyone fancy some Synth?
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09/25/09 2:47 AM
Ruth member Joined: 11/25/07 Location: Spokane%2C WA Posts: 2,505	Sorry azzie on the news Jakob sounds good, but sadly financial situation will not allow :-(
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09/25/09 12:52 PM
fijjit chat moderator You looking at me? Joined: 11/26/07 Location: Bristol Posts: 891	Been signed off for another week. On the plus side, they've changed my meds so hopefully I'll be out of pain completely...even if it is only for a few hours a day
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09/26/09 10:29 AM
fijjit chat moderator You looking at me? Joined: 11/26/07 Location: Bristol Posts: 891	Dammit, I'm bored...I also need to stop giving my wages to amazon and play.com
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09/26/09 11:08 AM
november19 member t r e e h u g g e r Joined: 11/24/07 Location: wrong side of the pond Posts: 995	Latest stray cat news: After a week of sleepless nights and indecision.. i decided to keep the stray. Took my cat to the vet first, got immunizations updated. Took stray for a check, bloodwork prior to immunizations.. and in short -> both Doctors there agreed and now have me convinced due to many points made, that this stray is someone's cat, has history of battles, and I am asking for it if I bring him in to coexist with my 7 y/o 'only child' Their advice to me was to quit feeding it if I ever wanted it to go back to it's own home. Strangely, i am at peace with this latest development, and will hopefully be doing the right thing for this animal. Once again, filled with hatred for irresponsible pet owners. nothing new
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09/26/09 2:24 PM
Gladiator3003 member E.G.V.P. Joined: 04/09/08 Location: Swindon Posts: 292	Wanders in Puts a brew on
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09/26/09 11:30 PM
JakobGood member BOO! Joined: 04/11/08 Location: Great Falls%2C MT%2C USA Posts: 109	Off to bed.. @Ruth-- No worries... Seems to be the story for all..
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09/27/09 2:06 AM
Ruth member Joined: 11/25/07 Location: Spokane%2C WA Posts: 2,505	takes tea last from glad mmmm nov You've got a big heart :-) fijjit posted: Dammit, I'm bored...I also need to stop giving my wages to amazon and play.com You too huh? My latest purchase was a toaster as my new rodent guest took a liking to my old one :-( jakob ain't that the truth EDIT- excuse phone formatting :-S Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/27/2009 02:14AM by Ruth.
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09/27/09 6:52 AM
november19 member t r e e h u g g e r Joined: 11/24/07 Location: wrong side of the pond Posts: 995	Ruth posted: nov You've got a big heart My latest purchase was a toaster as my new rodent guest took a liking to my old one :-( i've got just the cat for you
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09/27/09 9:12 AM
TBHA member Waits for the revolution Joined: 11/24/07 Location: Houston TEXAS Posts: 1,385	Yeesh, last time I had a rodent was about 10 years ago, my kitteh (since deceased ) found it, "disposed" of it and left it for me as a present in a load of dirty laundry. shudders
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09/28/09 8:21 AM
icklekitty member Joined: 11/27/07 Location: London Posts: 919	Erm. You remember Sheepie, from the Wolverhampton show? There's one in my office..!
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09/28/09 11:26 AM
wraith member Great Dick-Tater Joined: 11/24/07 Location: South Burlington%2C VT Posts: 1,745	MINTY?!?!?! Another Minty? Where's Diskay when you need him?
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