1448 posts 6/8/2017 8:57 am
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I love it when that happens!
Blast from the past. I love it when that happens!
Just like busses, wait for one for ages, then 4 turn up at once! Not that I ever wait for one, but some times they turn out nice.
Blast from the past 1
I recently met a man! Last month. Oh yeah, I do that sometimes as well. This guy, we call him John for now, is a guy who I worked with for 14 years up to 5 years ago, but only through the phone, and I had never met him! We never had a problem, never fell out.
He is an employment agency consultant, but not the director. The middle man if you like. Customers requiring my services, or similar, call him and ask for some one. He then sees details, like where the job is, who lives near, or who would be more suitable for the job and makes the call.
There have been many guys like that in my past, I worked for agencies as a temporary worker by choice, for far too many years, ( I live in London remember? ) and whoever let's me down just the once, never gets a second chance.
It is my way of guaranteeing shit don't happen on my working life. Yeah, agreed, I shoot myself on the foot when I tell them to eff off, but it is also ensuring it never happens again. So, 6 of this and half a dozen of the other!
Anyway, a few years ago there was a sneaky builder who wanted something for nothing, and to cut a long story short I was ending up 200 pounds short. One of John's directors got involved with that saga, as it was his lead, and after a lot of discussion, offered to meet me half way, and give me a 100.
I probably had made almost half a million from all their leads, in the last 20 years I was working for them as well as others, but that is just a number! Principles! PRINCIPLES, I say again, people, excuse the shouting! Only because I was not supported by him, when I was claiming I did nothing wrong, erm, ended up telling him I would never work on one of his own jobs again. Again, living in London allows me to be as selective as I wish, for a self employed man.
But I continued to work on all John's jobs, as he had not ever let me down. Only the very particular jobs though, as faster, younger people are coming in. The eternal question of speed against experience....at work! I have not spoken to John for 5 years. No leads! These guys can take a different set of responsibilities in their office, as years go by, and John went upward and was not dealing with people like me anymore.
Well John, recently wanted some work done on his own house, and guess whom he called? Really makes me feel so special! These guys know and deal with a million of others. When time calls for the best, my phone rings! I am even smiling as I type this! I finally met John! Nothing like I imagined, just much better. Even had a barbie in my honour when I finished. Such a great guy, and we have rekindled the old relationship.... looking forward to the next million! I love it when that happens!
Blast 2
Some other agency I worked in the past and told them to ef off, has just been bought from another company. All new people. How do I know this? Someone just rung me and I bagged myself another nice job, on a main London terminal!
I love it when that happens!
Blast 3
Came home yesterday and there was a letter with my name on it from the last mortgage lender I used 10 years ago, informing me that my ex is trying to claim back PPI ( some sort of insurance, miss sold at times ) from them, and how they do not agree. It was a joint mortgage and they can see I am on a different address, and know I am divorced. Can not see the reason they write to me! Still, nice of the ex trying to reclaim some of "our" money, it's just that I had no news of it, or share out offers!!! May be she was going to surprise me with a nice pressie on the upcoming fathers day. Or may be...Once a thief...
Looks like she is getting nothing anyway. I love it when that happens!
Blast 4
In the last few months two of my old friends, from when I had my break from here 7 years ago, have visited my blog! Just_Tracy and Papyrina. They were both bloggers so you might have heard of them. They never left a comment or said hello. They are not on here these days, as members or bloggers, you know, that period when some leave this place alone. I do not mind them at all saying nothing. I am really happy, in the knowledge that they are still around, on some corner of this planet. And somehow they seen their old friend's blog been active again and visited. They did not need to say anything. They already send me down that rosy path filled with nice thoughts, memories and laughs anyway. I hope they are happy whatever they are up to. I love it when that happens!
And a couple of funnies
Principles
Presently, I am trying to make friends outside of Facebook while applying the same principles.
Therefore every day, I go down on the street and tell the passer by what I have eaten, how I feel,
what I have done the night before, and what I will do after, I give them pictures of my wife, my ,
my and me gardening and spending time in my pool.
I also listen to their conversations and I tell them I love them.
And it works :
I already have 3 persons following me; 2 police officers and a psychiatrist
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For the ex
The Divorced Barbie Doll
One day a father gets out of work and
on his way home he suddenly remembers that it's his 's
birthday. He pulls over to a Toy Shop and asks the sales person, 'How
much for one of those Barbie's in the display window?' The salesperson
answers, 'Which one do you mean, Sir? We have: Work Out Barbie for
$19.95, Shopping Barbie for $19.95, Beach Barbie for $19.95, Disco
Barbie for $19.95, Ballerina Barbie for $19.95, Astronaut Barbie for
$19.95, Skater Barbie for $19.95, and Divorced Barbie for $265.95'.
The amazed father asks: 'It's what?!
Why is the Divorced Barbie $265.95 and the others only $19.95?'
The annoyed salesperson rolls her
eyes, sighs, and answers: 'Sir..., Divorced Barbie comes with: Ken's
Car, Ken's House, Ken's Boat, Ken's Furniture, Ken's Computer, one of
Ken's Friends, and a key chain made with Ken's balls.
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The Boss
A secretary comes in late for work for the third day in a row,
so her boss calls her into his office.
"Look, Sharon, " he says irritably. "I
know we had a wild fling for a while, but that's over.
I expect you to conduct yourself like any other employee
around here. Who told you that, just because we had an affair,
you could come and go as you please around here?"
Sharon lights up a cigarette and says, "My lawyer."
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The Contest
A guy and a girl are having sex when they both say, "I'm
really hungry and thirsty too''. It was freakin' freezing
outside so they both have an argument over who should
go get the food and drink. After a while they decide to have a contest. Whoever can
come up with the best poem would be the one to stay in bed. They both think for a while when the guy says, "Okay,
I got one. Two times two is four plus five is nine, I can pee in yours but you can't pee in mine". So the girl thinks for a minute and says, "Okay two times
two is four plus five is nine, I know the length of yours but you'll
never know the depth of mine."
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4077 posts 6/8/2017 8:58 am |
Has anything you love happened recently?
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4983 posts 6/8/2017 12:48 pm |
Sounds like you're on a roll this week - make sure you've got a lottery ticket for the weekend.
Baffies Link to my blog: MyBaffies
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32404 posts 6/8/2017 1:05 pm |
well dang friend..........you're on a roll....buy a lottery ticket.
You cannot conceive the many without the one.
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4077 posts 6/8/2017 1:07 pm |
You are most welcome countess! I often enjoy sharing personal stuff on my blog. I want the few that follow, to know the bigger picture! As for that Sharon, she is a smart girl! Thanx for popping by.
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4077 posts 6/8/2017 1:11 pm |
Quoting MyBaffies:
Sounds like you're on a roll this week - make sure you've got a lottery ticket for the weekend.
Oh yes it does sound like it mybaffies! When the wheel turns upward! Lotto ticket seems a great idea! Thanx for popping in.
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4077 posts 6/8/2017 1:14 pm |
Quoting wickedeasy:
well dang friend..........you're on a roll....buy a lottery ticket.
Hey wicked! Riding the wave at the moment! When life does not give you lemons it give's you fresh cream cakes and hot strong coffee instead, and a couple of vodka shots for later! I can do nothing but enjoy it while it lasts. Thanx for coming by!
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23580 posts 6/8/2017 2:05 pm |
Hey GP its fun when things are rollin you way huh?
About a year ago I had a potential client pass on us doing some work because our price was higher than another person's price. Part of which was doing research on their situation. Turns out the other person didn't do the research and messed up the job. Now the guy is back and wants the job corrected ASAP. He's gonna hate the price for a rush job 
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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4077 posts 6/8/2017 2:43 pm |
Quoting redrockrascal:
Hey GP its fun when things are rollin you way huh?
About a year ago I had a potential client pass on us doing some work because our price was higher than another person's price. Part of which was doing research on their situation. Turns out the other person didn't do the research and messed up the job. Now the guy is back and wants the job corrected ASAP. He's gonna hate the price for a rush job
It is great redrock! Putting right what the competition done wrong. The best recommendation ever. You could not even buy that! The price for a rushed job gone wrong? About 3 times higher than having had the work done right in the first place, I guess. And a great reference at the end. Priceless! Thanx for visiting.
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4077 posts 6/9/2017 2:22 am |
Thanx db. Sometimes when you think nothing can improve, all of a sudden the good becomes better! Thanx for coming by.
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16552 posts 6/9/2017 3:04 am |
Me too! . I love when things like that happen! 
I used to know Papy. . Good to know she's still around! 
And great jokes as always... 
BTW... Did you ever get a date for that event?
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4077 posts 6/9/2017 3:29 am |
Quoting goodatpoetry2:
Me too! . I love when things like that happen!
I used to know Papy. . Good to know she's still around!
And great jokes as always...
BTW... Did you ever get a date for that event?
Hey goodatpoetry! You knew papy? Wow! What a great extended family we all are on here! I never got a date. I almost did though! Nothing to do with the event offered and the blind date, we had agreed to meet before that, I was thinking it would of been a nice way to meet at that event. But she was not local at the time. Looking forward to the new rescheduled time, in about a weeks time! And it is not a blind date anymore. Thanx for asking.
I could not even give the extra ticket away! What is this, with people turning all coupled up on these events? 
Thanx for coming by.
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4077 posts 6/9/2017 3:28 pm |
Hey zara. That mortgage was payed off and terminated when the house was sold, more than a decade ago. I suspect, as it was a joint loan, she made a "joint" claim! Funny thing is, had I known I would of played a supportive role, for that claim. I never tried to claim it for myself, that is how much I care about the money! But hey ho, even after 12 years, still going behind my back! It seems the bank isn't having any of it. I love it when that happens!!!!
Yes, wales is nearer! I will get a boat and come out a few miles too! Hugs back sweetie and some more
My job involves me trying to leave a footprint on this planet. My DNA can be found on your bathroom floors and walls! And,yeah, correct guess, absolutely anal about it, and my own worst critic. Hence I am good. Thanx for visiting.
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37235 posts 6/10/2017 5:07 am |
I love BLAST All of them!! What great "shares" you gave us,
Here's several {=}
(Virtual Symposium Group) use Virtual Symposium Group
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4077 posts 6/10/2017 8:16 am |
Quoting pocogato12:
I love BLAST All of them!! What great "shares" you gave us,
Here's several {=}
Hey poco! You are a known addict of the sharing! I don't blame ya! Hugs back to you too. Thanx for popping by!
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41171 posts 6/11/2017 10:02 am |
You sound like a busy man! 
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4077 posts 6/11/2017 10:11 am |
Hi spunky! Busy for self employed peeps like me is just pure bliss! I will ride it for while it lasts. Now all I need is a woman to ride mine, every now and then! Thanx for passing by!
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544 posts 6/14/2017 12:21 pm |
Very interesting post re: your "process" of employment/business Ginger
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4077 posts 6/14/2017 5:49 pm |
Quoting shadesofginger2:
Very interesting post re: your "process" of employment/business Ginger
Hey ginger. We do what we can, and working like that helped me keep my independence for all these years. My barber mentioned, last time I cut my hair, "funny how after all these years no one has wanted you to join their company" My reply " I have not met anyone yet, who would look after me the way I do" He said nothing after that! Thanx for visiting.
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7262 posts 6/15/2017 7:26 pm |
I got a few good laughs reading your blog. I love it when that happens!
Vive La Difference
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4077 posts 6/16/2017 2:50 am |
Quoting tickles4us:
I got a few good laughs reading your blog. I love it when that happens!
Hi tickles4us. That's nice. Laughs are always good. And your punch line? Even better! Thanx for coming by.
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