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hotsauce · Post by **hotsauce** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:50 pm

Ummm...you have been asked a lot of questions here. Something I always like to ask when buying something..."what am I forgetting to ask you?"

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 5:36 pm

hotsauce wrote: Ummm...you have been asked a lot of questions here. Something I always like to ask when buying something..."what am I forgetting to ask you?":yh_rotfl

Umm ... employee discount?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 5:52 pm

Are you whistlin Dixie ?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 8:00 am

Given the choice between a flight on a small airplane flying through a heavy lightning storm at night over the Rocky Mtns with numerous heart stopping several hundred foot lunges and wind whipping knock a bouts..........or as a passenger on a small ocean going pleasure craft being hit by a sudden hurricane with torrential rain and 50' waves with intestinal wrenching turmoil and mackerel flying through the air and constantly slapping you upside the head

which would you choose ?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 8:06 am

Also on my mind.....would you rather be mauled by a grizzly bear or shredded by a great white shark ?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 8:10 am

I was wondering too........if you were a cop and you pulled a car over for no brake lights and you discovered the driver was an extraterrestrial being with antennae and slimy protruding three pronged thingys with several mouths, would you be discriminatory ? Or just say your brake lights are out, better get them fixed and have a nice day ?

venus · Post by **venus** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 10:51 am

OK and who said Nomad doesn't have weird thoughts running throught his head....:-3

Ok Acc, if you could lose the love of your life or save a hundred small children in a life or death situation which would you choose...

I only ask because someone asked me:-2

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:13 pm

Nomad wrote: Are you whistlin Dixie ?
I read this the other day and didn't have time to reply. That damn dixie song bounced around in my head the rest of the day! :wah:

:guitarist

O, I wish I was in the land of cotton

Old times there are not forgotten

Look away! Look away!

Look away! Dixie Land.

In Dixie Land where I was born in

Early on one frosty mornin'

Look away! Look away!

Look away! Dixie Land.

Chorus:

O, I wish I was in Dixie!

Hooray! Hooray!

In Dixie Land I'll take my stand

To live and die in Dixie

Away, away,

Away down south in Dixie!

Old Missus marry Will, the weaver,

William was a gay deceiver

Look away! Look away!

Look away! Dixie Land.

But when he put his arm around her

He smiled as fierce as a forty pounder

Look away! Look away!

Look away! Dixie Land.

Chorus:

O, I wish I was in Dixie!

Hooray! Hooray!

In Dixie Land I'll take my stand

To live and die in Dixie

Away, away,

Away down south in Dixie!

His face was sharp as a butcher's cleaver

But that did not seem to grieve her

Look away! Look away!

Look away! Dixie Land.

Old Missus acted the foolish part

And died for a man that broke her heart

Look away! Look away!

Look away! Dixie Land.

Chorus:

O, I wish I was in Dixie!

Hooray! Hooray!

In Dixie Land I'll take my stand

To live and die in Dixie

Away, away,

Away down south in Dixie!

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:15 pm

Nomad wrote: Given the choice between a flight on a small airplane flying through a heavy lightning storm at night over the Rocky Mtns with numerous heart stopping several hundred foot lunges and wind whipping knock a bouts..........or as a passenger on a small ocean going pleasure craft being hit by a sudden hurricane with torrential rain and 50' waves with intestinal wrenching turmoil and mackerel flying through the air and constantly slapping you upside the head

which would you choose ?
Definitely the airplane one.

That way, during the heart-stopping drops, I could practice my spacewalking skills.

Although, the mackerel scenario has a certain appeal. :rolleyes:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:17 pm

Nomad wrote: Also on my mind.....would you rather be mauled by a grizzly bear or shredded by a great white shark ? The bear. Everybody knows that ferocious front is just a myth; underneath he's all cuddly-wuddly.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:23 pm

Nomad wrote: I was wondering too........if you were a cop and you pulled a car over for no brake lights and you discovered the driver was an extraterrestrial being with antennae and slimy protruding three pronged thingys with several mouths, would you be discriminatory ? Or just say your brake lights are out, better get them fixed and have a nice day ?
I'm afraid your question shows your prejudice against the beings of Prezibateaeiria (many have trouble with the proper pronunciation and just call them Presbyterians). They use telekinesis to propel their cars, thus producing no harmful emissions at all. I would simply remind the little slimeball (a term of endearment for them) that it must turn on the brake lights at appropriate times to avoid general panic. And then Have a nice day! :-6

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:26 pm

venus wrote: OK and who said Nomad doesn't have weird thoughts running throught his head....:-3

Ok Acc, if you could lose the love of your life or save a hundred small children in a life or death situation which would you choose...

I only ask because someone asked me:-2
Um, assuming you meant to phrase it that way, I would never choose to lose the love of my life; therefore, I choose to save the children. :-6 :p

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 7:20 am

Accountable wrote: I'm afraid your question shows your prejudice against the beings of Prezibateaeiria (many have trouble with the proper pronunciation and just call them Presbyterians). They use telekinesis to propel their cars, thus producing no harmful emissions at all. I would simply remind the little slimeball (a term of endearment for them) that it must turn on the brake lights at appropriate times to avoid general panic. And then Have a nice day! :-6

Ooooh ! Ok, so when you call me a slimeball it means you like me ? :-6

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 10:51 am

Nomad wrote: Ooooh ! Ok, so when you call me a slimeball it means you like me ? :-6You're the slimiest! :yh_hugs

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 3:10 pm

Well okee dokee then. :-3

For $50,000 would you go 3 months without washing, brushing your teeth or using deoderant ? Assume you could not explain your reasons to anyone.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 6:52 pm

Nomad wrote: Well okee dokee then. :-3

For $50,000 would you go 3 months without washing, brushing your teeth or using deoderant ? Assume you could not explain your reasons to anyone.nope

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 7:02 pm

back to the point - im starving, what should i have to eat?

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:32 am

buttercup wrote: back to the point - im starving, what should i have to eat?you shouldn't have to eat anything you don't want, dear. :yh_bigsmi

I see you as more the savory type than sweet. How about roast beef?

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:10 am

Hi accountable, what are you exactly accountable for?, and do you feel guilty about it still?

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:18 am

Galbally wrote: Hi accountable, what are you exactly accountable for?being evasive

Galbally wrote: and do you feel guilty about it still?maaaaaybeee. :rolleyes:

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:30 am

Accountable wrote: being evasive

maaaaaybeee. :rolleyes:

Oh very good :wah: well I forgive you anyway.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:57 am

A less evasive answer is here. It's my intro post.:driving:

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 6:32 am

Putting your 'Training' / 'People development ' hat on.....how would you define this saying..... "Collusion of mediocrity"....or is it just fancy words ??

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 5:25 am

Bez wrote: Putting your 'Training' / 'People development ' hat on.....how would you define this saying..... "Collusion of mediocrity"....or is it just fancy words ??
I wasn't familiar with the phrase and googled it. Apparently it refers to our propensity to allow mediocrity in others for fear that someone might point out our own shortcomings. I think it's pithy.

The collusion of mediocrity allows things such as the Peter Principle - promoting people to their highest level of incompetence. A guy gets promoted to a position he can't do well; the guy that promoted him doesn't remove him because that would cast doubt on his own judgment. The promotee's charges don't complain much because they can do lower quality work and still get paid. It can become systemic very quickly.

A story. Feel free to skip forward if you're in a hurry. My first assignment in the Air Force was as a driver in one of the largest motor pools in the Pacific Air Force. The people were slobs; hair longer than regulation, uniforms unkempt, trash inside the vehicles, etc. Inspections from headquarters were rated unsatisfactory to outstanding. I believe 'satisfactory' was third from the top. We were satisfied with receiving 'satisfactory' because our leadership allowed it. For the leadership, it was easier to allow the mediocrity rather than push for more.

In came Chief Master Sergeant Madamba. Chief Madamba was Para-rescue, one of those guys that don't mind jumping out of mechanically sound aircraft. A real hero. He had damaged himself somehow that prevented him from jumping anymore - and he was bitter about it - and was now taken from his hero job to whip us into shape. He hated us; we hated him. He made us work. He forced us to perform every day as if the inspectors were sitting on our properly clipped heads. The next inspection we got an Outstanding rating (top honors!). We were stunned. The Chief said that this was our 'satisfactory' because we were not allowed to do less.

Skip to here. The collusion of mediocrity is not just fancy words. I believe it is real. It's easy. The challenge is to break the cycle, let people hate you for a little while, and push to create a new, better, mediocre.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:53 pm

Accountable wrote: I wasn't familiar with the phrase and googled it. Apparently it refers to our propensity to allow mediocrity in others for fear that someone might point out our own shortcomings. I think it's pithy.

The collusion of mediocrity allows things such as the Peter Principle - promoting people to their highest level of incompetence. A guy gets promoted to a position he can't do well; the guy that promoted him doesn't remove him because that would cast doubt on his own judgment. The promotee's charges don't complain much because they can do lower quality work and still get paid. It can become systemic very quickly.

A story. Feel free to skip forward if you're in a hurry. My first assignment in the Air Force was as a driver in one of the largest motor pools in the Pacific Air Force. The people were slobs; hair longer than regulation, uniforms unkempt, trash inside the vehicles, etc. Inspections from headquarters were rated unsatisfactory to outstanding. I believe 'satisfactory' was third from the top. We were satisfied with receiving 'satisfactory' because our leadership allowed it. For the leadership, it was easier to allow the mediocrity rather than push for more.

In came Chief Master Sergeant Madamba. Chief Madamba was Para-rescue, one of those guys that don't mind jumping out of mechanically sound aircraft. A real hero. He had damaged himself somehow that prevented him from jumping anymore - and he was bitter about it - and was now taken from his hero job to whip us into shape. He hated us; we hated him. He made us work. He forced us to perform every day as if the inspectors were sitting on our properly clipped heads. The next inspection we got an Outstanding rating (top honors!). We were stunned. The Chief said that this was our 'satisfactory' because we were not allowed to do less.

Skip to here. The collusion of mediocrity is not just fancy words. I believe it is real. It's easy. The challenge is to break the cycle, let people hate you for a little while, and push to create a new, better, mediocre.

Love it...exactly what I thought but explained beautifully as usual. My new mission then is to eradicate CM in my workplace....mmmm....By the way ACC ...what did you think of the 'little book' ? I sent my other copy to my brother who did his 'National service' in the RAF in the 60s. He was both amused and touched as I was. Do you think that the present day 'forces' are given similar guildelines when they serve abroad ?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:00 pm

Do you log off as soon as you see Ive logged on ?

I am unable to fully concentrate my tormenting and mind torturing techniques upon you when in the delay mode. Would it be possible to compromise and say give me x amount of live accountable hours per week ?

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:03 pm

Forgot to say that the phrase 'collusion of mediocrity' is used a lot by the guy we use for our Personal Development Programme that I organise at work.

He is/was an actor and stand up comedian and has a unique approach to training. He dislikes the old school approach and his 'workshops' are very interactive. He uses actors for 'role play' .... it's a unique teaching method...in the UK anyway.

http://www.cats3000.net/

This is his website

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 6:18 pm

Bez wrote: Love it...exactly what I thought but explained beautifully as usual. My new mission then is to eradicate CM in my workplace....mmmm....By the way ACC ...what did you think of the 'little book' ? I sent my other copy to my brother who did his 'National service' in the RAF in the 60s. He was both amused and touched as I was. Do you think that the present day 'forces' are given similar guildelines when they serve abroad ?
I love it!! I posted my thanks somewhere but didn't do an adequate job of it. It's cool to see how things have changed, and how some things are exactly the same! :wah:

I have never seen a booklet on a foreign culture such as the one you gave me. We always had briefings we were supposed to remember. The book is much better.

Good luck on eradicating CM. It's a tough row to hoe.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 6:27 pm

Nomad wrote: Do you log off as soon as you see Ive logged on ?

I am unable to fully concentrate my tormenting and mind torturing techniques upon you when in the delay mode. Would it be possible to compromise and say give me x amount of live accountable hours per week ?
I apologize. It is exceedingly difficult to allow both personalities out simultaneously, as you well know.... unless of course one is typing and the other is talking on the phone.

:yh_think

Hey! Maybe if we set up a large mirror beside the computer, we could both work at the same time! Whatcha think?

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 6:29 pm

Bez wrote: Forgot to say that the phrase 'collusion of mediocrity' is used a lot by the guy we use for our Personal Development Programme that I organise at work.

He is/was an actor and stand up comedian and has a unique approach to training. He dislikes the old school approach and his 'workshops' are very interactive. He uses actors for 'role play' .... it's a unique teaching method...in the UK anyway.

http://www.cats3000.net/

This is his websiteI love interaction. Games, role-play, toys, candy... I've used them all. If you ever come to one of my classes and see me lecturing, I'm off my game. :p

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 6:52 pm

Accountable wrote: I apologize. It is exceedingly difficult to allow both personalities out simultaneously, as you well know.... unless of course one is typing and the other is talking on the phone.

:yh_think

Hey! Maybe if we set up a large mirror beside the computer, we could both work at the same time! Whatcha think?

Im completely void of any thoughts whatsoever.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 6:58 pm

Nomad wrote: Im completely void of any thoughts whatsoever.
That's okay. I have plenty extra. I'll send you some.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:03 pm

Accountable wrote: That's okay. I have plenty extra. I'll send you some.

Umm No ! I mean thats ok I have some now but thanks

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 4:51 pm

Why do certain parts of the body produce hair that stops growing ? For instance under your arms, it only gets so long then stops growing. Same thing with your eyebrows. What phenomenon is this please ?

sherry · Post by **sherry** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 5:00 pm

Speak for yourself, I'm sporting under arm dreadlocks at the moment.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:10 pm

Nomad wrote: Why do certain parts of the body produce hair that stops growing ? For instance under your arms, it only gets so long then stops growing. Same thing with your eyebrows. What phenomenon is this please ?You don't have to trim yours?? :-3

Are you sure it's not growing, or is it being worn off by all the forehead rubbing and armpit scratching?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:25 am

Im thinking about getting an earring, a small silver hoop maybe. Do you think I can pull it off ?

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:42 am

If you pull them off, it might hurt, Nomad....................:wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:46 am

*lol* ok but....oh never mind

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:48 am

You can always get the play tattoos like in the Cracker Jack boxes, that would make you look real cool!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:51 am

When J went to Fl last week she came home with a turtle on her ankle and a band of thorns or something around her arm. She was tricking me they were fake. I wouldnt have minded though.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:54 am

Oh, it is funner to have the Cracker Jack kind, then you can eat the candy popcorn too!

*good joke on you from Mrs. Nomad!*

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 4:19 pm

Nomad wrote: Im thinking about getting an earring, a small silver hoop maybe. Do you think I can pull it off ?Too painful. I'd leave it on.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 4:20 pm

Nomad wrote: When J went to Fl last week she came home with a turtle on her ankle and a band of thorns or something around her arm. She was tricking me they were fake. I wouldnt have minded though.I like her! :-6

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 1:33 am

Nomad wrote: Im thinking about getting an earring, a small silver hoop maybe. Do you think I can pull it off ?

Go for it ...I prefer studs...

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 5:12 am

Bez wrote: Go for it ...I prefer studs...Most women do. :sneaky:

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 5:32 am

Accountable wrote: Most women do. :sneaky:

...............FUNNY....

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 5:36 am

Bez wrote: ...............FUNNY....Thank you.

Do you have a question?

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 5:40 am

Accountable wrote: Thank you.

Do you have a question?

I have decided to have a 'mellow' day all to myself.....why am I totally bored and what are your suggestions for remedying this unusual (for me) state ?

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 5:47 am

Why do onions make you cry ???