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September is coming, so that can only mean one thing. Yes, the Christmas decorations will be out in the big supermarkets and crackers will go on sale.
But don't sigh, it's actually a good time to organise your Christmas holiday. If you're at work and you don't have 'factory' holidays, then you'll want to get your holiday booked before everyone else rushes in.
That's where uncle pb comes in with some handy hints.
Christmas this year is on a Thursday, meaning that it's a good chance to get a 4 day weekend without eating in to your holiday time. Why not book 29th-31st off as well and then 2nd, giving you 11 days holiday for the price of 4?
With New Year falling on a Thursday as well, don't fall in to the trap of spending 2nd January at work. Book the friday off before it's too late!
Alternatively, like most men, you'll probably be Christmas shopping at the last minute. So why not have 22nd to 24th off of work and enjoy the whole week, while beating that rush. It would also give you more freedom should you be invited to an office Christmas party.
But don't worry if you've run out of holiday time already, this year is a good one for just taking the standard holidays off. Even without booking you'll get 4 days at Christmas. You can always phone in sick with food poisoning on 2nd Jan...
But don't sigh, it's actually a good time to organise your Christmas holiday. If you're at work and you don't have 'factory' holidays, then you'll want to get your holiday booked before everyone else rushes in.
That's where uncle pb comes in with some handy hints.
Christmas this year is on a Thursday, meaning that it's a good chance to get a 4 day weekend without eating in to your holiday time. Why not book 29th-31st off as well and then 2nd, giving you 11 days holiday for the price of 4?
With New Year falling on a Thursday as well, don't fall in to the trap of spending 2nd January at work. Book the friday off before it's too late!
Alternatively, like most men, you'll probably be Christmas shopping at the last minute. So why not have 22nd to 24th off of work and enjoy the whole week, while beating that rush. It would also give you more freedom should you be invited to an office Christmas party.
But don't worry if you've run out of holiday time already, this year is a good one for just taking the standard holidays off. Even without booking you'll get 4 days at Christmas. You can always phone in sick with food poisoning on 2nd Jan...
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Dragonlance wrote:
> Totally agree, so if we are nitpicking - is this response of
> yours coherent?
> "There was of falling out of sorts with someone and
> Freeola...":)
Firstly I wasn’t aware I was nitpicking, as it was a repeated, fundamental error that in a different situation would make someone look like a real idiot. Secondly your example is a statement where I didn’t know all of the facts, as it was only mentioned by someone else, so sorry I’m not here a lot more forming personal attachments (as you seem to).
Grix Thraves wrote:
> 2002- just a number? wrote:
> "You obviously have no understanding of how dangerous this
> attitude is"
>
> I do like discussion, what do you mean by this?
It’s just a personal thing, having always been told not to speak up, when it normally is helpful and if you look back throughout history there has always been someone saying the unpopular stuff (which then turns out to be correct).
> And as for coherency, I think it was understood. After all, you
> went to the trouble of finding the same mistake twice, and if
> well, we could take that as proof that Vee spells that word that
> way, then she's using a logical system to spell that word, albeit
> incorrectly, so it should be quite understandable to read in her
> context.
It wasn’t any trouble, just a glaring mistake that jumped out at me. I know when writing your CV you’re meant to be consistent (coherency again), but this wasn’t open to interpretation, as it’s the sort of thing that's normally sorted out in primary school.
> I have a distaste for absolutes. It's not a lack of confidence
> in my opinion, I just ..wait I've written about this before I
> won't repeat myself!
Well there are no absolutes. A guy in one of my maths lectures got a talking to by the lecturer for suggesting something to the contrary (which was fairly enjoyable as it was one of the few concepts I understood). Anyway the only alternative would be to never post constructive comments, which would result in a drop of activity, which may well answer the thread I was quoted from.
> Totally agree, so if we are nitpicking - is this response of
> yours coherent?
> "There was of falling out of sorts with someone and
> Freeola...":)
Firstly I wasn’t aware I was nitpicking, as it was a repeated, fundamental error that in a different situation would make someone look like a real idiot. Secondly your example is a statement where I didn’t know all of the facts, as it was only mentioned by someone else, so sorry I’m not here a lot more forming personal attachments (as you seem to).
Grix Thraves wrote:
> 2002- just a number? wrote:
> "You obviously have no understanding of how dangerous this
> attitude is"
>
> I do like discussion, what do you mean by this?
It’s just a personal thing, having always been told not to speak up, when it normally is helpful and if you look back throughout history there has always been someone saying the unpopular stuff (which then turns out to be correct).
> And as for coherency, I think it was understood. After all, you
> went to the trouble of finding the same mistake twice, and if
> well, we could take that as proof that Vee spells that word that
> way, then she's using a logical system to spell that word, albeit
> incorrectly, so it should be quite understandable to read in her
> context.
It wasn’t any trouble, just a glaring mistake that jumped out at me. I know when writing your CV you’re meant to be consistent (coherency again), but this wasn’t open to interpretation, as it’s the sort of thing that's normally sorted out in primary school.
> I have a distaste for absolutes. It's not a lack of confidence
> in my opinion, I just ..wait I've written about this before I
> won't repeat myself!
Well there are no absolutes. A guy in one of my maths lectures got a talking to by the lecturer for suggesting something to the contrary (which was fairly enjoyable as it was one of the few concepts I understood). Anyway the only alternative would be to never post constructive comments, which would result in a drop of activity, which may well answer the thread I was quoted from.
This is super duper advice if ever I saw it!
2002- just a number? wrote:
"You obviously have no understanding of how dangerous this attitude is"
I do like discussion, what do you mean by this?
And as for coherency, I think it was understood. After all, you went to the trouble of finding the same mistake twice, and if well, we could take that as proof that Vee spells that word that way, then she's using a logical system to spell that word, albeit incorrectly, so it should be quite understandable to read in her context.
The only thing I'm particular about is giving information to people to learn from, such as symptoms/signs of illness, or descriptions of events, history, or how something works. When it's important for someone to understand, I want to be absolutely clear and modest in approach to the actual happenings, instead of exaggeration (which is a natural habit of mine which I dislike) or 'this is the TRUTH' which I also hate and am trying to get out of. No real knowledge, just modest guesswork on all the stuff that could change at any time or just be messed up in memory. I hope.
I have a distaste for absolutes. It's not a lack of confidence in my opinion, I just ..wait I've written about this before I won't repeat myself!
"You obviously have no understanding of how dangerous this attitude is"
I do like discussion, what do you mean by this?
And as for coherency, I think it was understood. After all, you went to the trouble of finding the same mistake twice, and if well, we could take that as proof that Vee spells that word that way, then she's using a logical system to spell that word, albeit incorrectly, so it should be quite understandable to read in her context.
The only thing I'm particular about is giving information to people to learn from, such as symptoms/signs of illness, or descriptions of events, history, or how something works. When it's important for someone to understand, I want to be absolutely clear and modest in approach to the actual happenings, instead of exaggeration (which is a natural habit of mine which I dislike) or 'this is the TRUTH' which I also hate and am trying to get out of. No real knowledge, just modest guesswork on all the stuff that could change at any time or just be messed up in memory. I hope.
I have a distaste for absolutes. It's not a lack of confidence in my opinion, I just ..wait I've written about this before I won't repeat myself!
I'm 24 and I'll enjoy Christmas, much more in the thought that.. it's one day of the year. Well, I hope I'll enjoy it, I'm open minded to being depressed and killing myself, I hear that goes on a bit.
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2002- just a number? wrote:
> Also using incorrect English isn’t something I personally find
> annoying; I'm actually more concerned with responses being
> coherent.
Totally agree, so if we are nitpicking - is this response of yours coherent?
"There was of falling out of sorts with someone and Freeola...":)
> Also using incorrect English isn’t something I personally find
> annoying; I'm actually more concerned with responses being
> coherent.
Totally agree, so if we are nitpicking - is this response of yours coherent?
"There was of falling out of sorts with someone and Freeola...":)
Dragonlance wrote:
> I'm afraid you are being quite judgemental and assuming with
> comments like that.
Funny how I was expecting a response exactly like the one below. So am I being judgemental or correct?
Vee wrote:
> 2002- just a number? wrote:
>
> I keep leaving this place as I’m about to now (probably not to
> >return).
>
> Excellent, best thing I've heard all day!
Also using incorrect English isn’t something I personally find annoying; I'm actually more concerned with responses being coherent.
> I'm afraid you are being quite judgemental and assuming with
> comments like that.
Funny how I was expecting a response exactly like the one below. So am I being judgemental or correct?
Vee wrote:
> 2002- just a number? wrote:
>
> I keep leaving this place as I’m about to now (probably not to
> >return).
>
> Excellent, best thing I've heard all day!
Also using incorrect English isn’t something I personally find annoying; I'm actually more concerned with responses being coherent.
2002- just a number? wrote:
> Dragonlance wrote:
> Leave it out 2002etc, we all know what Vee wrote and
> meant...:-)
>
> You obviously have no understanding of how dangerous this
> attitude is, which is why I find it so disappointing, and it's
> probably the reason why I keep leaving this place as I’m about to
> now (probably not to return).
I'm afraid you are being quite judgemental and assuming with comments like that. I'm fully aware of the necessity to write using all the accepted 'correctness' of the English language, but sadly this doen't seem to be the norm these days among many young and old people. However in this case, it cannot be applied - replies are spontaneous and not regularly checked for correct spelling and word usuage - but we all understand and that's how it should be here within the forum. As for your decision to 'vacate' the forum, then that is your choice. I still support Vee:)
PS Soz pb, had to reply:)
> Dragonlance wrote:
> Leave it out 2002etc, we all know what Vee wrote and
> meant...:-)
>
> You obviously have no understanding of how dangerous this
> attitude is, which is why I find it so disappointing, and it's
> probably the reason why I keep leaving this place as I’m about to
> now (probably not to return).
I'm afraid you are being quite judgemental and assuming with comments like that. I'm fully aware of the necessity to write using all the accepted 'correctness' of the English language, but sadly this doen't seem to be the norm these days among many young and old people. However in this case, it cannot be applied - replies are spontaneous and not regularly checked for correct spelling and word usuage - but we all understand and that's how it should be here within the forum. As for your decision to 'vacate' the forum, then that is your choice. I still support Vee:)
PS Soz pb, had to reply:)
2002- just a number? wrote:
> I keep leaving this place as I’m about to now (probably not to >return).
Excellent, best thing I've heard all day!
> I keep leaving this place as I’m about to now (probably not to >return).
Excellent, best thing I've heard all day!
pb wrote:
> One mistake and all hell breaks loose. What a harsh bunch!
Actually deux erreurs but...
Vee wrote:
> Yeah well i make an effort with my spelling when it's needed.
> This is a chat forum, not an exam.
I just though I’d raise the issue as even online some people can be fairly judgemental also…
Dragonlance wrote:
> Leave it out 2002etc, we all know what Vee wrote and meant...:-)
You obviously have no understanding of how dangerous this attitude is, which is why I find it so disappointing, and it's probably the reason why I keep leaving this place as I’m about to now (probably not to return).
> One mistake and all hell breaks loose. What a harsh bunch!
Actually deux erreurs but...
Vee wrote:
> Yeah well i make an effort with my spelling when it's needed.
> This is a chat forum, not an exam.
I just though I’d raise the issue as even online some people can be fairly judgemental also…
Dragonlance wrote:
> Leave it out 2002etc, we all know what Vee wrote and meant...:-)
You obviously have no understanding of how dangerous this attitude is, which is why I find it so disappointing, and it's probably the reason why I keep leaving this place as I’m about to now (probably not to return).
Heh.
One mistake and all hell breaks loose. What a harsh bunch!
Anyway, back to subject.
Yes, I can understand why some people don't like Christmas, it's no fun if you're on your own, I'm sure.
However, that's not going to stop me revelling in it myself.
One mistake and all hell breaks loose. What a harsh bunch!
Anyway, back to subject.
Yes, I can understand why some people don't like Christmas, it's no fun if you're on your own, I'm sure.
However, that's not going to stop me revelling in it myself.
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