The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Gabe1]

I checked realtor .com just to look at houses in central Florida just to see palm trees Time to start thinking about out Golden Girls plan again!

I'm so there!

 

[Gabe1]

From what I understand, it's pretty standard procedure. I think mostly they are looking for red flags. I know one of my professors, who I absolutely adored, was an HR person, and she used the personality tests. Considering that this firm that literally does nothing but hire people and place them into positions, I think it's just a supplement to their own impressions. I think in order to have a business, they must be pretty capable with knowing what exactly they are looking for.

They briefed me on this particular test when I first interviewed. From what I understand, it's used to measure motivation and attention-to-detail through logic questions. I'm not worried about it at all. I think it's more looking for key red flags and also just looking for areas that could be strengthened while working for them.

I would not concern myself either about a hardboiled personality test, I agree. If firms are incapable of judging on their own candidates with qualities without Dr Phil/Oprah introduced personality tests so be it. It amazes me constantly what daytime TV infiltrates well educated person's thought processes. Confounding. But if Oprah says so by golly it must be sound research. Heck look what she did with mad cow disease in Texas, believing it would strike harder than AIDS worldwide.

 

[Gabe1]

Hey gals and guys!

Since We're getting close to christmas and things can happen anytime.. Merry Christmas and Happy holidays in advance! (in case I have no time to say so)

Merry Christmas to you too Sir. I've really enjoyed your company throughout the year and wish you and your family a lovely Christmas.

 

[Gabe1]

the constant hugging, petting would slowdown the service

I met the UPS driver by accident today outside my DD apartment. She had put a post-it on the secondary locked door to the apartments that the doorbell was outside. They never rang the doorbell from heck that scares her anytime it pressed yesterday and then UPS left a forwarding email that her package from Disney would be left at some very creepity Liquor store in an unincorporated area after nightfall. Wrong. Disney shipping is expensive and should not involve picking up a package yourself elsewhere.

The UPS guy was actually very nice. He asked if the note was up yesterday and I said no it was a response to the ordeal she went through yesterday with UPS Chat online, 5 pages. He stated he tried to deliver to the business downstairs but they refused, rightfully. The door to the apts. above was locked as always is. So he left a non deliverable note on door downstairs. I took the nice gentleman outside the main entrance door. I pointed out to him the very large antique, loud door bells from H*ll that clearly indicated Apartment A B C D right beside the door handle. He hung his head and said he was so sorry. He clearly looked right past them yesterday given the business appearance of the building vs residential. My point was more for future deliveries this week. If it is by chance the same dude at least he gets it now. Still doesn't excuse the stupidity of the online Chat person UPS had handling the misdelivery yesterday. Useless.

 

[Gabe1]

I love it! With all this cruddy weather we're having I have a big request and do not feel obliged in any way. A sun set with a palm tree would be lovely. Thank you

I too have this fetish for Palm Trees. Mine are droopy and deadish in their planter right now. Depressing. Wont try and depot them now. Still sad.

 

[Gabe1]

I'm sorry it takes so long.

Thank you. I really miss Walt. I will have another Pup, likely next new year sometime. Things are just bejambled and I need to let him rest in peace and move onto yet another love, just not quite there yet. I'm not ready to give up on the loss vs new love concept, I have loved all my Pups over the years. Another is a destiny.

 

[Gabe1]

I'm done for today! 400 cookies done Chocolate chip(vegan and gluten free), almond cut outs dipped in chocolate(dairy free), spritz, and lemon dusted with powdered sugar. ok 398 I had 2 and may have a glass of wine to wash them down

Question that begs to be answered. Beyond your bottomless sons...400 cookies, where do they all go?

And certainly hope you enjoyed the wine, well deserved.

 

[Gabe1]

Tomorrow will be nicer here so I'm walking outside and I'm going to do some sewing. Does that count as lazy?

The temps here finally came up to the teens, sadly the winds were high so it was just as uncomfortable and the ice is nasty. Walking is a challenge at best. Sorry @MinnieM123 #fail to understand the love of this.

 

[Gabe1]

Have a fun evening, I'm out to do some cooking. Like @Cesar R M..... Happy Holiday's to all. I will be busy cooking the next three days. And eating out Christmas Eve.

Oy. I had this discussion with my Mom this week, again. *pounds head* She was never good at cooking and at her age it has gotten kinda disgusting. We moved onto to ordering which we all love but my Sis and family will be in this year which seems to have sparked that cooking thing....she makes me tired.

 

[Gabe1]

I'd really like to go back to the days when people doing the hiring could stand on their own two feet, and just make their own honest assessment of the candidate. Not a fan of these personality tests--to me it's also invasive and uncomfortable.

Yep. My DD was out with the 'what flavor of ice cream do you describe yourself as'...she had a double major and a minor from a top national university and they want to discuss ice cream indicators? Dear Lord. Brain Cells Dead in Human Resources Department. It is beyond insulting.

 

[Gabe1]

Haha, I live 15 miles from the worlds largest cave! At least in Florida I'd be able to worry about sinkholes in the heat.

(for reference, this happened right down the road... http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/02/12/corvette-museum-sinkhole/5417171/)

I want to purchase property in Florida at some point. Though overall rare, sinkholes are scary. We experienced a sinkhole 200 yards from our home. It wasn't natural, a road construction error, they didn't backfill under the road where they dug out for new sewers. Still as my DH drove over the road and it collapsed into a sinkhole a split second after..unnerving.

 

[Cesar R M]

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4 days until Christmas!
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4 days already x_x

 

[Cesar R M]

I want to purchase property in Florida at some point. Though overall rare, sinkholes are scary. We experienced a sinkhole 200 yards from our home. It wasn't natural, a road construction error, they didn't backfill under the road where they dug out for new sewers. Still as my DH drove over the road and it collapsed into a sinkhole a split second after..unnerving.

yikes! talk about scary! people have lost their lives being buried alive or drowned when falling into these x_x
In some cases the bodies are never found
Not exactly the way "to go"

 

[Figgy1]

Wait a minute, wait one minute here!! You just dissed @donaldtoo for all the goodies at his office, and that he should exercise after all that indulging. Yet, you baked 400 cookies for yourself?!

I'm sorry if it came off as dissing I may have baked 400 cookies but the 2 I snuck may be the only 2 I get to have. Once the festivities get going this weekend I'm going to be busy, busy, busy I just hope the boys don't find them before Saturday

 

[Figgy1]

I would love a veg day. My brain is fried this week, being stuck in some learning sessions for my new job after New Year's. I literally did not even know what day it was today, that's how fried I was.

It's Thursday

 

[Figgy1]

Thats a lot of cookies! x_x

I'm not done yet. This afternoon I'm going to do the peanut butter and chocolate ones with peanut butter chips.

 

[Figgy1]

Yes, We always have Bacalao (a spanish dish made with fish and lots of condiments), plus stuffed Turkey and a sweetsour pork dish.

Me, I always love the Bacalao. I could eat that for months with fresh bread.

Bacalao: http://lossaboresdemexico.com/bacalao-a-la-vizcaina-estilo-mexico/

I make something similar on Christmas Eve but Italian style with tomatoes.

 

[Figgy1]

I too have this fetish for Palm Trees. Mine are droopy and deadish in their planter right now. Depressing. Wont try and depot them now. Still sad.

 

[Figgy1]

Thank you. I really miss Walt. I will have another Pup, likely next new year sometime. Things are just bejambled and I need to let him rest in peace and move onto yet another love, just not quite there yet. I'm not ready to give up on the loss vs new love concept, I have loved all my Pups over the years. Another is a destiny.

I'm right there with you. I had to go to a store near Pet Smart and they were having an adoption day and the boys wanted to go in and look for a new pet. I couldn't bring myself to even go in the store and look at the fish. Maybe by spring. The boys want a ferret

 

[Figgy1]

Question that begs to be answered. Beyond your bottomless sons...400 cookies, where do they all go?

And certainly hope you enjoyed the wine, well deserved.

Thank you. I'm having guests both Saturday and Sunday, so many will be eaten and some will go out in goody bags then and my dh always takes a platter in the first day after Christmas. I'm sure the bottomless pits and their friends will also consume more than their fair share.