TAN #187: sTANd and be counted! (Page 38)

Kido - 2012-11-09 4:13 PM

Discovered by the Germans in 1904, they named it San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina.

No, there's no way that's correct.

I'm sorry, I was trying to impress you. I don't know what it means. I'll be honest, I don't think anyone knows what it means anymore. Scholars maintain that the translation was lost hundreds of years ago.

Doesn't it mean Saint Diego? 

No. No.

No, that's - that's what it means. Really.

Agree to disagree.

GomesBolt - 2012-11-09 4:22 PM

It was actually named for Saint Didacus (true story)...

 

GomesBolt - 2012-11-09 3:22 PM

It was actually named for Saint Didacus (true story)...

 

bradleyd3 - 2012-11-09 1:25 PM

Welcome to the party Buzz Killington.

pitt83 - 2012-11-09 4:24 PM Does anyone else laugh whenI mention my good friend in Rome? Bigguss Dickuss...

Kido - 2012-11-09 3:26 PM

*like*

lisac957 - 2012-11-09 3:30 PM

Still discussing co-workers bunking on work trips. I'm just replying now to get a rise out of this guy. BT has taught me well.

But seriously - the guy said "Humans are social creatures and we use to sleep in caves with the whole tribe. I agree it can be uncomfortable if we are not use to doing that and if we are not professional at all times, but that is a change manangement and personal growth issue."

lisac957 - 2012-11-09 4:30 PM

Still discussing co-workers bunking on work trips. I'm just replying now to get a rise out of this guy. BT has taught me well.

But seriously - the guy said "Humans are social creatures and we use to sleep in caves with the whole tribe. I agree it can be uncomfortable if we are not use to doing that and if we are not professional at all times, but that is a change manangement and personal growth issue."

Asalzwed - 2012-11-09 4:32 PM

So it sounds like he's cool with you guys putting him up in a cave then? 

GomesBolt - 2012-11-09 3:36 PM

Sounds like you just found his new nickname "CAPTAIN CAAAAAAAVEMAAAAAAAAAAN!!!"

What the he-- is "Change Management".  If someone used that around my work, I believe they'd get their azz kicked.

lisac957 - 2012-11-09 3:41 PM

Ugh. I even posted an article from the Society of Human Resource Professionals or whatever... that whole industry says it's a no-no due to employee morale issues.

I mean I don't want my co-workers seeing me in my pajamas, brushing my teeth, taking medication, etc...! And I sure as hell don't want to see them doing that either! Gross.

trinnas - 2012-11-09 2:20 PM

Yes the henley does make it easier to look down the shirt and yes they are still there and as awesome as they were yesterday, Thank you!

 

Bewbs!

GomesBolt - 2012-11-09 4:34 PM

Hit him with the "We also didn't use Toilet Paper or brush our teeth or live past 40. Are you sure you want to go back to that?"

lisac957 - 2012-11-09 4:41 PM

Ugh. I even posted an article from the Society of Human Resource Professionals or whatever... that whole industry says it's a no-no due to employee morale issues.

I mean I don't want my co-workers seeing me in my pajamas, brushing my teeth, taking medication, etc...! And I sure as hell don't want to see them doing that either! Gross.

lisac957 - 2012-11-09 4:41 PM

Ugh. I even posted an article from the Society of Human Resource Professionals or whatever... that whole industry says it's a no-no due to employee morale issues.

I mean I don't want my co-workers seeing me in my pajamas, brushing my teeth, taking medication, etc...! And I sure as hell don't want to see them doing that either! Gross.

Kido - 2012-11-09 3:26 PM

*like*

mr2tony - 2012-11-09 4:48 PM Jim. Why is getting anything done in Vegas so difficult? I wanted to book reservations at the Japanese restaurant but I had to call the `group reservations number' so I did. She took down all my info and is giving it to a representative who will e-mail me the details on what needs to be done and how much of a DEPOSIT I have to put down to make the reservation. OK. Fine. Whatever. Next I am trying to book the VIP at the club your wife suggested. I was put in touch with the group reservation person who took down all my information. She got it all then emailed `J Ray' who is supposed to contact me with more details and how much he nees for a DEPOSIT! OK so ... I've talked to four people and don't yet have a single reservation. How is this possible?

mr2tony - 2012-11-09 1:48 PM Jim. Why is getting anything done in Vegas so difficult? I wanted to book reservations at the Japanese restaurant but I had to call the `group reservations number' so I did. She took down all my info and is giving it to a representative who will e-mail me the details on what needs to be done and how much of a DEPOSIT I have to put down to make the reservation. OK. Fine. Whatever. Next I am trying to book the VIP at the club your wife suggested. I was put in touch with the group reservation person who took down all my information. She got it all then emailed `J Ray' who is supposed to contact me with more details and how much he nees for a DEPOSIT! OK so ... I've talked to people at both places and don't yet have a single reservation. How is this possible? Also nobody returns phone calls or emails. Is this pretty standard?

GomesBolt - 2012-11-09 3:36 PM

Sounds like you just found his new nickname "CAPTAIN CAAAAAAAVEMAAAAAAAAAAN!!!"

What the he-- is "Change Management".  If someone used that around my work, I believe they'd get their azz kicked.

GomesBolt - 2012-11-09 3:51 PM

We need to come-up with a cover story for you so you can get a VIP Hostess like in the movie Oceans 12 or was it 13? 

We'll tell them you own all the air in the Kyoto Province...

Then you gotta have a private plane drop you off on the runway.  May be an expensive way to get reservations, but it'll be worth it...

 

GomesBolt - 2012-11-09 1:46 PM

For men, probably not as big of a deal, but for women, a generational difference would be a huge thing to overcome in that situation. 

I mean a younger woman like youself sharing with an older woman would probably be really uncomfortable. 

 ETA: Toppage Woo Hoo!!!

And ETA: You should be careful, this could be a whole HR trap.  Seeing as how poorly your company did financially last week, they could be trying to get you to say "I don't want to bunk-up with X, she's X."  Next thing you know, they have you for workplace discrimination.

It's a TRAP!

Kido - 2012-11-09 3:59 PM

I don't know.  To be honest, we always sort of go where we know people, or get invited.  I'm not sure if we ever tried to get a SPECIFIC spot at a place we didn't know anyone already.  The wife's network is super extensive - otherwise, I'm pretty useless.

PM me the club and the Japanese place.  Tala will be home in a couple hours and I can see if she knows a manager or someone there we can call to get your name on a reservation WITHOUT a deposit.

BUT, I see why they are the way they are.  People are SUPER flighty when they get to vegas.  They book reservations all over town and then get too drunk to show up and the club is sort of stuck.  Not that they can't get it sold quickly again.  But now they get paid twice.  And in terms of rushing to get back to you, they really don't have to.  Demand is so high, they don't care if they offend or show poor service.  Someone is always in line.

Sucks though.  Once you are IN the place, service is awesome.

Kido - 2012-11-09 4:01 PM

That could really put a damper on room porn purchases.  If not?  Well, just ew....