[Sunny So Cal]

Was it Viv?

[Console]

"I need a new credit card sent out to me quickly cos I put my purse in the microwave then went out. When I got home, I forgot I put it in there and switched the microwave on. I've melted my purse."

That story is usually told with an oven (as there could be a need to pre-heat it), and people put things in there because
"criminals wouldn't think to look there".

[foot-loose]

It's not a story. She was in the branch with the bits with her.

[S4B]

Did you ask her why she switched the microwave on with nothing in it? (except the purse of course)

[foot-loose]

No.

I did ask why she had put the purse in the microwave in the first place, but she didnt answer me. She wasn't in the best frame of mind and was on the banks phone.

[MK Chris]

A nice honest person (I wish I knew who because I could thank them and give them a few quid for their troubles) has found my wallet in Newport Pagnell High Street and driven all the way across the other side of Milton Keynes to the address on my driving licence (which I haven't changed since my move yet) and it still had everything in it - even the few quid in the coins bit. I just drove over to get it, I'm genuinely chuffed, even though I cancelled my cards. Just goes to show there are nice people about.

[Andy B]

I would have nicked it and used the cards to buy stuff online!

[MK Chris]

I cancelled the cards pretty quick though.. at least it stops me spending until pay day now.

[Andy B]

Oh there's way's around that you know. Third world countries still use the old "wrist breaker" Ker-chunky machines. Plus there's this guy in Zimbabwe who's looking to flee the country and needs a UK bank account to get his $10M out...he says if I help him he'll give me $1M.

[MK Chris]

My neighbour's article on the BBC News web site is making me smile today.. the iPlayer video shows her daughters (my goddaughters.) Apparently she's also on Richard and Judy tomorrow ahead of the actual show, which is also tomorrow (which will probably get the worst viewing figures of the series, due to the Euro semi-final tomorrow.)

[foot-loose]

"Haggis get around by people pushing them"

hahaha.

[Yudster]

"Haggis get around by people pushing them"

hahaha.

Oooh, that whole link annoyed me. I mean, you have a choice of two scenarios. Either we have Aled demonstrating that he is as thick as pig shit, or we have Aled pretending that he is thick as pig shit. Neither is funny, both are slightly pathetic.

It was a good line about the haggis though.

[DevilsDuck]

we have Aled demonstrating that he is as thick as pig shit.

oh no! S4 is gonna kick off

[Yudster]

we have Aled demonstrating that he is as thick as pig shit.

oh no! S4 is gonna kick off

No, because she will read what I actually wrote and understand it.

[foot-loose]

Well, as you know, I dont like it when Aled pretends* he is thick - acting on the radio annoys me. However, the link was comical - the texts from listeners were good.



*if its not pretend... I really am sorry Aled.

[Andy B]

But they ALWAYS play up on their general characteristics on the show. I firmly believe (as I think I stated elsewhere. Or did I dream it?) that Aled's general knowledge is pretty poor however this is because, like me, he devotes his time to more cerebral pursuits and learns about more important things than how many legs a Haggis has (4 I know that one!).

Shock horror but there are a few people on here who pretend to be less inteligent than I believe they truly are and they often do it for comic effect (however some do it to lull people into a false sense of security before they pounce with their huge intellect and razor sharp wit).

Dave hams up how bad he is at maths all the time (I really
hope it's hammed up anyway).

That said there was a guy on shipwrecked (missus watches it not me, but what ARE they gonna do with "Hawk" island eh?) who genuinely didn't know that a haggis was a creature so the new Scothlander was kindly informing him of his error and educating him on his mistake.

Evryone does it....except me obviously.

[Sunny So Cal]

I didn't like it either. We know Aled isn't dumb as dirt so it just isn't funny. That said, I really liked the haggis part. And, no, Andy, you didn't imagine it because I agreed with what you'd said at the time. Unless I dreamt it to? In which case, I need to get a life!

[Ezza]

I finally found out where I can buy the top I really want.

[catherine]

I'm going to stop at Emma's tonight with Lydia

[S4B]

we have Aled demonstrating that he is as thick as pig shit.

oh no! S4 is gonna kick off

No, because she will read what I actually wrote and understand it.

I completely understand what you meant Yuds and I totally agree.

[Munki Bhoy]

The two day Euro 2008 game drought is over!

[Ezza]

My pink hair is making me smile. I love it.

[Ezza]

Its only the underneath of my hair, but this is how it looks.

[rustybike]

Making me very happy today is the fact that I've finally passed the interview, written and role playing exercise tests for the PCSO!!! Yay! I'm so happy.

Although now I have bit of a problem, I start my new job in 2 weeks.
Now, when I initially started to look for a new job; it was mainly to keep me sane until I get into either the Police or PCSO... I couldn't stand being at EDF any longer, I honestly didn't think I'd get in so soon which is why I did it, I never thought this would happen. I hated every minute of the role playing bit and I thought I'd failed it again. But now I haven't; I've passed, and I don't really know what to do. My gut instinct says go for the PCSO thing as at the end of the day that's what I want - you have to look after number 1, but my head is telling me to go for the new job and put the PCSO thing on hold for a bit while I enjoy the new job and not waste anyone's time ("anyone's" being the guy that interviewed me, etc); I can also get some more money saved for the flat (as during my 7 weeks of training I'll be on ALOT less (around a £1000 less) than what I will be on in my new job) and then do it. Plus, I wouldn't be constanly asking for time off (for days when they want to medically examine me and test me) which is always awkward at a new job.
However, the process from now until I get in is a long one as now I have to fill in forms and send them off to the occupational heath dept, wait for them to get back to me with a pass or fail (which according to their letter is around 3-4 weeks), then wait another 2 or so weeks for them to arrange a medical, then go for the medical, then wait... and then after all that I then have to wait for vacancies to actually come up before I'm even placed. So I could be looking at months before I even start being a PCSO; which calms me little as at the end of the day the time at my new job will then rack up and it won't look so bad if I then leave, But I'll still feel bad if I do.

I really don't know what to do, I don't want to piss the new people off by leaving just after I've started, but I don't want to not do the PCSO thing.
Seeing as you're all down to earth, sensible, intellengent and rational people I thought I'd ask for your opinions on this.*








*With all that in mind though, I am genuinely happy with myself as I'm actually quite a shy person, especially with new people, and acting as a customer services officer with an actor during a strict interview regime made me not only feel like a complete tit but it made me exceedingly nervous, so even though I don't know what to do, I have to add that I'm quite proud of myself for overcoming that and actually meeting what they were looking for which I assumed would never happen.

[MK Chris]

Excellent, well done. You should look on the PCSO thing as a platform for getting into the regulars (if that is your overall aim, which it sounds like it is.) My advice personally would be to get in when you can as a PCSO. It may be worth a phone call to see if they can estimate when your start date may be, assuming you pass the fitness and medical. I'm not sure whether they'll be able to answer that or not, but you never know.

Personally, even if you're waiting a few months for this, I think you ought to stick the other job in the wayside and carry on with the job you admittedly don't like, but you've just got to be a bit patient now. It may happen quicker than you think. Just phone the other people and say you're very sorry, but you've had a better offer and it's something you can't afford to turn down - gives them a bit more time to advertise again and while it's an inconvenience, they'll be grateful for your honesty. You also wouldn't even need to mention it on your CV.

That's my two penneth anyway, you may disagree.