[Maark Abbott]

Roofer came by yesterday and sorted gutter. Hopefully the issue with that wall is done now; he said it looked like an outflow was blocked up when I spoke to him.

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

Maark Abbott, on 24 October 2023 - 11:41 AM, said:

TheRetiredBridgeburner, on 24 October 2023 - 08:18 AM, said:

I had an unexpected email from the University of Huddersfield last night. I'd completely forgotten I'd signed up for the wait list for their "evening with" event with Patrick Stewart (tickets went within minutes).

I'M GOING TO SEE PATRICK STEWART TONIGHT!

YO NICE, enjoy! I've heard from friends who've been to his events he's an absolute gent.

On my end: Wife got a job at Primark, so she's back to employed life as of Thursday! Only a temporary part time job (for now) BUT a job nonetheless!

Great news about the job! I hope it's positive for her

Your friends are bang on - he comes across as a really lovely man. His age is showing a bit now (understandably!) in that he loses his thread and had to be reminded/prompted a little as to what he was talking about, but he's very funny and remains a great storyteller.

amphibian, on 24 October 2023 - 03:31 PM, said:

I have been seeing a terrific woman for a couple months now. She's thoughtful, funny, empathetic, a great kisser, and communicative. I'm pretty happy with how things have proceeded so far.

There's quite a few overlaps in our lives and it's notable how we didn't meet until recently - sort of a "we might have been in the same building or room several times over the last 7-8 years" thing.

That's lovely news, long may this continue!

[Abyss]

amphibian, on 24 October 2023 - 03:31 PM, said:

I have been seeing a terrific woman for a couple months now. She's thoughtful, funny, ...

i initially misread that as 'furry', this is why i rarely forum on my phone...

[Abyss]

TheRetiredBridgeburner, on 25 October 2023 - 12:50 PM, said:

Maark Abbott, on 24 October 2023 - 11:41 AM, said:

I had an unexpected email from the University of Huddersfield last night. I'd completely forgotten I'd signed up for the wait list for their "evening with" event with Patrick Stewart (tickets went within minutes).

I'M GOING TO SEE PATRICK STEWART TONIGHT!

...

Your friends are bang on - he comes across as a really lovely man. His age is showing a bit now (understandably!) in that he loses his thread and had to be reminded/prompted a little as to what he was talking about, but he's very funny and remains a great storyteller.

He's Jean Luc Picard, and Professor Xavier, and Mel Gibson once bit his nose off. I would watch this man floss.

[Tiste Simeon]

Knowing you, you probably DO watch him floss, somehow...

[Maark Abbott]

Abyss, on 25 October 2023 - 04:37 PM, said:

TheRetiredBridgeburner, on 25 October 2023 - 12:50 PM, said:

Maark Abbott, on 24 October 2023 - 11:41 AM, said:

I had an unexpected email from the University of Huddersfield last night. I'd completely forgotten I'd signed up for the wait list for their "evening with" event with Patrick Stewart (tickets went within minutes).

I'M GOING TO SEE PATRICK STEWART TONIGHT!

...

Your friends are bang on - he comes across as a really lovely man. His age is showing a bit now (understandably!) in that he loses his thread and had to be reminded/prompted a little as to what he was talking about, but he's very funny and remains a great storyteller.

He's Jean Luc Picard, and Professor Xavier, and Mel Gibson once bit his nose off. I would watch this man floss.

How do you know he plays Forknife

[Tsundoku]

Not sure what it is, but you may want to reduce the image dimensions and censor your ID card.
Because you're pretty easy to Google.

This post has been edited by Tsundoku: 01 November 2023 - 10:06 AM

[amphibian]

I'm not worried about the name. Will delete and try again with the image size fixed. Tried to do it by mobile, but the photo upload wasn't right.

[Cause]

Got a 4th round Job interview with HR on Friday. So far its been HR, Head of US sales, VP of global sales and now its back to HR a different HR manager. All told from round 1 to 4 will be in a 2 week span. Its a major company with good brand recognition. I think they are motivated to move quickly and hire and I believe the plan is to onboard a few new hires relatively quickly.

Still it seems to quick for an offer, I would have expected a panel interview or having to a brief presentation but I assume we will be discussing salary expectations and similar which strikes me as being a very good sign. I already had do to a very basic psychometric and logic test online.

It seems like an odd move but a welcome one

This post has been edited by Cause: 15 November 2023 - 08:57 PM

[worry]

Sounds like great news, hope you get it!

[amphibian]

Cause, on 15 November 2023 - 08:57 PM, said:

Got a 4th round Job interview with HR on Friday. So far its been HR, Head of US sales, VP of global sales and now its back to HR a different HR manager. All told from round 1 to 4 will be in a 2 week span. Its a major company with good brand recognition. I think they are motivated to move quickly and hire and I believe the plan is to onboard a few new hires relatively quickly.

Still it seems to quick for an offer, I would have expected a panel interview or having to a brief presentation but I assume we will be discussing salary expectations and similar which strikes me as being a very good sign. I already had do to a very basic psychometric and logic test online.

It seems like an odd move but a welcome one

Congrats. We're moving into the American holiday season where it's very tough to get multiple people in the same room for interviews etc, so going fast and getting it done before that is usually a good sign as opposed to waiting until after.

[Cause]

If they were not a major player worth billions the speed would almost be frightening. We will see what the meeting is really about but generally I am taking it as a good sign.

The US head of sales saiid something about wanting to hire someone to start December but I honestly assumed it would be pushed back to January. If they do want to move that quick I’m actually in the Grand Canyon from Dec 1-5….


Yeah I’m was/am very worried about November and December as not being a great time to have be job hunting.

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

Good luck Cause, hope you get it!

[Macros]

Starting my first campaign as DM on Monday, think I've nailed down session zero/one.

Looking for ward to this!

Not my homebrew, its still brewing, just bought an wizards one, Dragon of Icespear

[Cause]

Man Vegas is expensive but I just booked tickets for penn and teller, cirque du soleil mystery and the sphere.

[Macros]

Penn and Teller are awesome

[Tiste Simeon]

Macros, on 17 November 2023 - 07:43 AM, said:

Penn and Teller are awesome

Agreed! I'd love to see their show!

[Abyss]

Cause, on 17 November 2023 - 04:31 AM, said:

Man Vegas is expensive but I just booked tickets for penn and teller, cirque du soleil mystery and the sphere.

I've seen P&T and Cirque there... you're in for a treat.

Pro-tip - if on the way in to PnT an usher quietly offers to upgrade your set, be prepared to drop at least another $100 in 'tips', and be sure to see where the seat is first. We got great seats w bar service, friends got utterly scammed.

[amphibian]

I got a Magic card that I've wanted for years. Little cardboard rectangle that costs a big bunch of money. It's going to do fun stuff for me, so I'm happy.

[Whisperzzzzzzz]

amphibian, on 19 November 2023 - 03:15 AM, said:

I got a Magic card that I've wanted for years. Little cardboard rectangle that costs a big bunch of money. It's going to do fun stuff for me, so I'm happy.

Which card?