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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 04:53 AM
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I'm an engineer with HP (no, I can't help you with your PC/printer/scanner/??
problems :impatient ). I booked my cabin at Tapoco last year when I checked in and
scheduled the time off 6 months ago.

Oh, and the pseudophed in the OTC meds is the reason for the IDs. It is used
in the production of illegal Methamphetamines. I am pretty sure it is local
laws that are restricting it because I remember when the law passed in GA
last year.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 05:04 AM
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IT Manager...

I'm the IT manager for a couple sites of a defense contractor called EG&G. I manage the LAN team for our Crystal City office and a office in D.C. on M street across from the Navy Yard, plus some small sites and an army remote workers. Been with the company 15 years as of this month.

 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by mmatarella
I'm the IT manager for a couple sites of a defense contractor called EG&G. I manage the LAN team for our Crystal City office and a office in D.C. on M street across from the Navy Yard, plus some small sites and an army remote workers. Been with the company 15 years as of this month.

Oh god, not EG&G!!!

You DC contingent folks are good people, but I have a serious bone to pick with your EG&G'ers down here at Dahlgren.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 06:25 AM
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We sure sound like a well-educated bunch.

OmToast, your job does sound the coolest...to me!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 06:37 AM
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I’ll be playing hooky from the job for more than a week and you can’t ask what I do.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 06:42 AM
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Asked for this time off a year ago. On vacation from my job as a Project Manager (construction and renovation)/Engineering Manager at the Four Seasons in Washington DC. I have already asked for next year off too!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 06:52 AM
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Escaping from being a slave to Excel and a food provider to two cats, a dog, and a bird.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 06:57 AM
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Sneaking out the back window of the Old Sailors' Home.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 08:22 AM
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Too many people with chemistry set were(are) synthesizing methamphetamine from pseudoephedrine(sudafed) Most states have laws on the quantity you can buy and age limits (no minor purchases) Dextromethorphine (DM as Robitussin DM) will be the next OTC product limited
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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I interrupt my "regularly-scheduled" life as a self-employed artist to motor across the States every Spring for 6-8 weeks, with the Dragon as the centerpiece of my journey.

Sometimes I feel like my whole life is playing hookie!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by OmToast
Fioricet WITH codeine???? Because, you know, the butalbutal just isn't enough to lay yer butt up for a fortnight???
the man knows his drugs! LOL!

yeah, I been taking it for years now.. did all the other regimens for my migraines.. Imitrex, a couple different anti-depressants, accupuncture, MRIs, CT scans, EEGs.. nothin helped or showed the causes.. only know that A) their very much hereditary in my family and B) they started after my first really bad accident when I was a kid (got a concussion from falling head first onto a table... yeahhhh... I was hanging upside down on the chandelier over our table.. I was pretty much out of control as a kid..LOL!)
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by MetalMiniMayhem
the man knows his drugs! LOL!
Om Toast is a gal...
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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Rocket Scientist

Well, sorta, I work as a software engineer for a company that primarily does NASA contracts. If all goes well some of my work will be shot off into space in October 2006.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 10:32 AM
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Lead web develper and on site information security officer. (and to go with the original poster: No. I will not help you with your website.)

My minions will be so lost without me while I get the crap beat out of me by the Dragon.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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i'll be hiding at the Dragon from my job as a Broadcast Systems Integator
no cell service/internet = no contact = a peaceful/fun vacation
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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And now my husband is able to play hookey from his life and can join us all!!! I am so happy!!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MINIclo
Om Toast is a gal...
oh Christ... sorry, Toasty!!!

I can't wait to meet you MINIclo, LOL!.. I've definately met my match online.. nothin slips past ya!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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^^ No worries, I'm used to it

Sucks about the Migraines -- I only just started getting them. The doc asked me if the Fioricet worked and I could only respond that I didn't know, as I was pretty sure it had killed me for 12 hours...
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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I'm playing hookie from Residental Home Health on 8 Mile ()

... my boss is HEARTBROKEN. she doesnt know what she is going to do....

...fioricet is a GODSEND!!!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by thefuturequeenofnebraska
...fioricet is a GODSEND!!!
my sentiments exactly.. I know I'm probably a bit addicted after taking it for so many years, but hell, look at all the other crap they want to treat migraines with.. the freakin side effects are rediculous..
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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I am the accountant for the entire US division of a European based retail supply chain management software company.

I don't give a crap about the software though, I am a number monkey. (and I have all the money)
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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queen.. what's with the "Detroit Tuned"?.. are from that area?.. I wish I was there about 5 or 6 years ago when the Detroit Tech and Ghetto-tech scene was really going strong! LOL!.. (yes, I used to DJ..loved the stuff that came out of Detroit but never made it there)..
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Jenn B
(and I have all the money)
*pulls up on bar stool*.. so uhhhh... you come around here often?..

LOL!.. j/k
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by thefuturequeenofnebraska
I'm playing hookie from Residental Home Health on 8 Mile ()

... my boss is HEARTBROKEN. she doesnt know what she is going to do....

...fioricet is a GODSEND!!!
Tori,

Probably a rhetorical question but you are bringing YOUR MINI down to MOTD right? My wife and I are dying to see that color in person.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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I'm escaping from my job as the Maintenance Officer of the US Navy's largest aviation squadron. No phone/internet means NO work for a whole week!!!!
 
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