The Managing Director Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 you all know by now that Murdo doesn't like making decisions don't you So picture the scene,one yellow eglu one orange, grubs and glugs in pink, yellow and orange. the poor man stands there in an agony of indecision, which should go where, does orange clash with pink, is it ok to mix and match , who needs more water anyway, I fear the trips down the garden to feed the hens are now a minefield of decisions So today was move the chickens day and I was seriously considering giving Murdo a promotion after he spent the day moving the compost heap, what do you think, might promotion go to his head, have noticed that the plan to sell the yellow eglu on e bay seems to have been quietly shelved 'until the mark3 is out' do you think he is making decisions over my head?? oh and talking of decisions we get our new 2 tomorrow and having been very sorted with names and all we are now horribly indecisive because really Bluebell and Blossom were meant to be white chickens and we're not sure tey' suit legbars and anyway we still need some white chickens so maybe we should save the names for them Is there a chickens anonymous, they are very addictive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 you all know by now that Murdo doesn't like making decisions don't you :shock: uh-oh where's this going................ So picture the scene,one yellow eglu one orange, grubs and glugs in pink, yellow and orange. the poor man stands there in an agony of indecision, which should go where, does orange clash with pink, is it ok to mix and match , who needs more water anyway, I fear the trips down the garden to feed the hens are now a minefield of decisions So today was move the chickens day and I was seriously considering giving Murdo a promotion after he spent the day moving the compost heap, what do you think, might promotion go to his head, have noticed that the plan to sell the yellow eglu on e bay seems to have been quietly shelved 'until the mark3 is out' do you think he is making decisions over my head?? Where are the chickens moving to? How is moving the compost heap moving the chickens? I don't think he would dare make any decisions, remember the legendary glug and grub thread oh and talking of decisions we get our new 2 tomorrow and having been very sorted with names and all we are now horribly indecisive because really Bluebell and Blossom were meant to be white chickens and we're not sure tey' suit legbars and anyway we still need some white chickens so maybe we should save the names for them Is there a chickens anonymous, they are very addictive There's the omlet forum, except it is not generally anonymous and addictive in itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 I was seriously considering giving Murdo a promotion after he spent the day moving the compost heap do you think he is making decisions over my head?? Is there a chickens anonymous, they are very addictive Before being offered a promotion I think Murdo should give a presentation to the board of Directors outlining why he should receive such and detailing any CPD he has undertaken since his last promotion to underling. I think Murdo would like to make decisions over your head. But do you really think he is capable ...... I fear not I hope there is not a chicken anonymous because I don't want to be cured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted April 1, 2006 Author Share Posted April 1, 2006 'Before being offered a promotion I think Murdo should give a presentation to the board of Directors outlining why he should receive such and detailing any CPD he has undertaken since his last promotion to underling' well he did decide that we should get a takeaway tonight do you think that counts as cpd?? mind you that was when he realised that he'd forgotten what day it was. Would you like to hear the story, rhetorical question, I shall tell you anyway . 14 years ago Murdo cycled up to my car as I was leaving for work , ( I know me car, him bike he will be forever greener than I can ever hope to be)tapped on my window and when I opened it said 'will you marry me' now bear in mind this was april 1st and my job doesn't have flexitime and you will appreciate I was more taken aback than thrilled especially as the first reaction from others was' are you sure it wasn't an April fool' When challenged on his timing his explanation was that he wanted to propose on a day he would never forget, hence the takeaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 well he did decide that we should get a takeaway tonight do you think that counts as cpd?? mind you that was when he realised that he'd forgotten what day it was. Bless him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Would you like to hear the story, rhetorical question, I shall tell you anyway . 14 years ago Murdo cycled up to my car as I was leaving for work , ( I know me car, him bike he will be forever greener than I can ever hope to be)tapped on my window and when I opened it said 'will you marry me' That is a lovely story! But I have to ask one question (sorry ) - Did you know him? - or was he just a strange man on a bicycle? If so, why did you say yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 That is a lovely story! But I have to ask one question (sorry ) - Did you know him? - or was he just a strange man on a bicycle? If so, why did you say yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 I think she knew him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Would you like to hear the story, rhetorical question, I shall tell you anyway . 14 years ago Murdo cycled up to my car as I was leaving for work , ( I know me car, him bike he will be forever greener than I can ever hope to be)tapped on my window and when I opened it said 'will you marry me' That is a lovely story! But I have to ask one question (sorry ) - Did you know him? - or was he just a strange man on a bicycle? If so, why did you say yes? There - some one likes the idea. She thought it was a dreadful idea. Particularly once her workplace suggested it was an April Fool. (I'm not quite that twisted, and my sense of self preservation is far stronger than that - there would have been extreme pain.) I'm beginning to regret setting her up an account on here. I think perhaps a constructive and forward looking policy, with risk assessment and taking account of all possible implications might have been better policy. Is there a Yes Minister site anywhere - I need to learn from the masters I wonder if I could change her password .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Before being offered a promotion I think Murdo should give a presentation to the board of Directors outlining why he should receive such and detailing any CPD he has undertaken since his last promotion to underling. HEY ! Read my sig ! What promotion ? I think the fact that I'm only referred to as Underling on Management's posts just conveys the state of the Management Style here. As for presenting to the Board, you don't think I get let near them do you ? As for moving the compost heap - you don't think I decided on that particular project do you ? You can just about see it behind the eglus in the old pictures (I notice she's run amok in the gallery now ) It was bounded by the remains of an old futon - so it was about 6' by 4' by 2'6" deep . Yards and yards of garden and she has to pick the one spot that's got a compost heap on it. There went my afternoon. Naturally I won't tell Management, but I have to admit though, the eglus do look much better there. I suppose that's why she's the Managing Director and I'm only a mere underling. I can see we don't need to get rid of one straight away now. (Sorry Martin !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Would you like to hear the story, rhetorical question, I shall tell you anyway . 14 years ago Murdo cycled up to my car as I was leaving for work , ( I know me car, him bike he will be forever greener than I can ever hope to be)tapped on my window and when I opened it said 'will you marry me' That is a lovely story! But I have to ask one question (sorry ) - Did you know him? - or was he just a strange man on a bicycle? If so, why did you say yes? There - some one likes the idea. She thought it was a dreadful idea. Particularly once her workplace suggested it was an April Fool. (I'm not quite that twisted, and my sense of self preservation is far stronger than that - there would have been extreme pain.) But you didn't answer the question! Were you a secret admirer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted April 2, 2006 Author Share Posted April 2, 2006 'That is a lovely story! But I have to ask one question (sorry ) - Did you know him? - or was he just a strange man on a bicycle? If so, why did you say yes? _________________ Ginette' this is Murdo we're talking about Ginette, you've seen how long it took him to decide what colour glug,can you imagine him making a really important decision without adequate research??? If the forum had been going back then that thread would have run forever, should I ask her ,shouldn't I ,when, where, how, doubt we'd ever have made it to the altar. Mind you you all might have dissuaded him from the Aprils fool idea oh and by the way he's still a strange man on a bicycle and actually have to admit I thought I said yes and he says I didn't on balance will back my memory over his though, think it was, yes, but??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Sorry i don't know how to quote people so am doing my best, wish technical support would come in out of the garden but he's communing with the new girls) [/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 oh and by the way he's still a strange man on a bicycle That makes me laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 MD, Every post has a little 'quote' button in the top right. If you click this when you want to include it in a reply, it will automatically put the words in a box in a new post window for you. You can just type your relpy underneath and submit as normal. Bob's your Uncle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 MD, Every post has a little 'quote' button in the top right. If you click this when you want to include it in a reply, it will automatically put the words in a box in a new post window for you. You can just type your relpy underneath and submit as normal. Bob's your Uncle I told her that. Really I did. This is what happens when senior staff try to micromanage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Would you like to hear the story, rhetorical question, I shall tell you anyway . 14 years ago Murdo cycled up to my car as I was leaving for work , ( I know me car, him bike he will be forever greener than I can ever hope to be)tapped on my window and when I opened it said 'will you marry me' That is a lovely story! But I have to ask one question (sorry ) - Did you know him? - or was he just a strange man on a bicycle? If so, why did you say yes? That idea really appeals. Knocking on the window of complete stranger and going 'Will you marry me ?' Better than the usual conversations I have with motorists. How long before they locked me away do you think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Probably not long if you did that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted April 2, 2006 Author Share Posted April 2, 2006 thankyou Gina, shall see if I can manage that!! have to say I am hopeless with computers, that's the only reason the underling has advanced through the ranks as far as he has. Martin you're right he should be locked up now, he is currently wallowing in the bath with his pda, think maybe it's me that's redundant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 he is currently wallowing in the bath He's surely not a pig or a hippo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 thankyou Gina, shall see if I can manage that!! have to say I am hopeless with computers, that's the only reason the underling has advanced through the ranks as far as he has. Martin you're right he should be locked up now, he is currently wallowing in the bath with his pda, think maybe it's me that's redundant As usual she exagerates. (a) she's not hopeless with computers - she was the computer wizard at her previous job - she just thinks Windows doesn't work properly (and who would disagree with that. ) You wait. She'll overtake us all. (Bwa ha ha ...) (b) I don't wallow in the bath with my PDA. Whilst she might legitimately complain I spend time with the Personal Assistant in the bedroom, it might get wet in the bath. Couldn't have that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chocchick Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 this is Murdo we're talking about Ginette, you've seen how long it took him to decide what colour glug,can you imagine him making a really important decision without adequate research??? It's funny to get both sides of a couple on a thread Probably less so for Murdo though, he's lost his virtual shed to retreat into Can't even have a bath without it being splashed (sorry) across the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I agree, this has been a very funny thread to read. I'm glad we only know this couple virtually! It must be impossible to be in the same room as them! I notice Dan's wife has joined recently (Debs) so it is becoming more of a trend. My OH has joined too because he saw that I get so much out of the forum and wanted to share that too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
