A Thanksgiving message

jimhelm · 11-22-2011, 10:52 AM

The Holiday Season begins each year with Thanksgiving Day in the US... A day in which we gather with family and friends and reflect upon the many things we have to be thankful for. The list is long for me. I have much to be thankful for. But this year, I am reminded of a special group of people in my life. I have never actually expressed my thanks for the fact that they are in my life. On the contrary, I am more apt to complain of their presence and rail my frustrations at them. I have been unjust in this. These people have great worth. It is, I suppose, just a matter of perspective.

Who are these people? They are none other than The Dumbasses I work with. Now, I'm not saying that everyone I work with is a dumbass. Far from it. There are many many skilled and talented individuals that contribute much toward the successes I have enjoyed in my career.... These people know who the dumbasses are, and know they are not included among them. I'm Thankful for them as well, but this sentiment is especially dedicated to The Dumbass.

Thank You, Dumbasses, for constantly blundering and requiring saving. Your foibles and failures have been invaluable as examples of what NOT to do in myriad different situations we have encountered. You have made me appear MUCH more competent by comparison. Your mathematical errors and violations of compliance and policy have provided me with countless opportunities to fix things and justify the need for the aspect of my job that encompasses pulling your collective Fat out of the Fire. The enhancement to my job security is comforting to me when times are slow, and bosses begin to cast about looking for fat to trim.

It truly is easy to Soar Like an Eagle when you are Surrounded by Turkeys.

Cheers to you, Mr Dumbass! And God Bless!

infinite monkey · 11-22-2011, 10:55 AM

I'll drink to the Dumbass! Hear! Hear! *clink*

Trilby · 11-22-2011, 02:41 PM

Awwwwww!

That's so sweet!

sexobon · 11-22-2011, 04:36 PM

The Cellar: Gobble Gobble, Ho Ho Ho, Dumbass Dumbass Dumbass Dumbass

tw · 11-22-2011, 05:47 PM

Happy Holidays.

Due to wacko extremism and political correctness, I have just made so many dumbasses angry.

Urbane Guerrilla · 11-24-2011, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tw

Due to wacko extremism and political correctness, I have just made so many dumbasses angry.

You neglected to insert "my" before "wacko extremism." Surely an unintentional oversight?

You make quite bright people quite angry with you quite often; it is why you are so friendless.

Undertoad · 11-24-2011, 01:30 AM

UG, if you are just going to come here once every two weeks and attempt to insult everyone, you may as well not come here. Please contribute something of substance or leave.

TheMercenary · 11-24-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jimhelm

Who are these people? They are none other than The Dumbasses I work with. Now, I'm not saying that everyone I work with is a dumbass.

Uttt Oh! Don't tell Griff and Monster that, they think everyone is a freaking genius!

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Thank You, Dumbasses, for constantly blundering and requiring saving. Your foibles and failures have been invaluable as examples of what NOT to do in myriad different situations we have encountered. You have made me appear MUCH more competent by comparison. Your mathematical errors and violations of compliance and policy have provided me with countless opportunities to fix things and justify the need for the aspect of my job that encompasses pulling your collective Fat out of the Fire. The enhancement to my job security is comforting to me when times are slow, and bosses begin to cast about looking for fat to trim.

Wooooo, wait! Damm! So are you trying to tell us that you actually deal with the general public vs. have fantasies about what the general public thinks and believes???? Damm what insight....

Hold me back.....

Trilby · 11-25-2011, 06:12 AM

/muses/ maybe it's just the holiday blues coming on, but the merc seems to me to be extra-bitter right now /muses/

Lamplighter · 11-25-2011, 08:23 AM

Having to work holidays with no union to represent you
for time-and-a-half can do that to a person.

My grand-daughter got called in to work Thanksgiving
just because the stores were doing a Black Friday on Thursday.
Minimum wage + $6 in tips

lumberjim · 11-22-2016, 03:51 PM

I'm sure I put this up every year, but I can't find it. make sure you listen on Thursday!

It's a Tradition!

NOW, Kee-id!

Gravdigr · 11-22-2016, 04:39 PM

I hope to have a big fat rolled up turkey dinner that just couldn't be beat...

captainhook455 · 11-22-2016, 05:22 PM

We are going to the house of the best cook in the family. There goes the diet.

tarheel

xoxoxoBruce · 11-22-2016, 05:30 PM

Just another Thursday. Oh wait, there's an Archie Bunker marathon on TV.

Griff · 11-22-2016, 05:37 PM

Don't forget to watch WKRP and football.

11-22-2011, 10:52 AM	#1
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	A Thanksgiving message The Holiday Season begins each year with Thanksgiving Day in the US... A day in which we gather with family and friends and reflect upon the many things we have to be thankful for. The list is long for me. I have much to be thankful for. But this year, I am reminded of a special group of people in my life. I have never actually expressed my thanks for the fact that they are in my life. On the contrary, I am more apt to complain of their presence and rail my frustrations at them. I have been unjust in this. These people have great worth. It is, I suppose, just a matter of perspective. Who are these people? They are none other than The Dumbasses I work with. Now, I'm not saying that everyone I work with is a dumbass. Far from it. There are many many skilled and talented individuals that contribute much toward the successes I have enjoyed in my career.... These people know who the dumbasses are, and know they are not included among them. I'm Thankful for them as well, but this sentiment is especially dedicated to The Dumbass. Thank You, Dumbasses, for constantly blundering and requiring saving. Your foibles and failures have been invaluable as examples of what NOT to do in myriad different situations we have encountered. You have made me appear MUCH more competent by comparison. Your mathematical errors and violations of compliance and policy have provided me with countless opportunities to fix things and justify the need for the aspect of my job that encompasses pulling your collective Fat out of the Fire. The enhancement to my job security is comforting to me when times are slow, and bosses begin to cast about looking for fat to trim. It truly is easy to Soar Like an Eagle when you are Surrounded by Turkeys. Cheers to you, Mr Dumbass! And God Bless! __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool Last edited by jimhelm; 11-22-2011 at 11:00 AM.

11-22-2011, 02:41 PM	#3
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Awwwwww! That's so sweet! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-25-2011, 06:12 AM	#9
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	/muses/ maybe it's just the holiday blues coming on, but the merc seems to me to be extra-bitter right now /muses/ __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-22-2016, 03:51 PM	#11
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I'm sure I put this up every year, but I can't find it. make sure you listen on Thursday! It's a Tradition! NOW, Kee-id! __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan Last edited by lumberjim; 11-22-2016 at 04:41 PM.

11-22-2016, 04:39 PM	#12
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I hope to have a big fat rolled up turkey dinner that just couldn't be beat... __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

11-22-2011, 10:55 AM	#2
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I'll drink to the Dumbass! Hear! Hear! clink

11-22-2011, 04:36 PM	#4
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	The Cellar: Gobble Gobble, Ho Ho Ho, Dumbass Dumbass Dumbass Dumbass

11-22-2011, 05:47 PM	#5
tw Read? I only know how to write. Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,933	Happy Holidays. Due to wacko extremism and political correctness, I have just made so many dumbasses angry.

11-24-2011, 01:30 AM	#7
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	UG, if you are just going to come here once every two weeks and attempt to insult everyone, you may as well not come here. Please contribute something of substance or leave.

11-25-2011, 08:23 AM	#10
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Having to work holidays with no union to represent you for time-and-a-half can do that to a person. My grand-daughter got called in to work Thanksgiving just because the stores were doing a Black Friday on Thursday. Minimum wage + $6 in tips

11-22-2016, 05:22 PM	#13
captainhook455 Rapscallion Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,357	We are going to the house of the best cook in the family. There goes the diet. tarheel

11-22-2016, 05:30 PM	#14
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Just another Thursday. Oh wait, there's an Archie Bunker marathon on TV. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-22-2016, 05:37 PM	#15
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Don't forget to watch WKRP and football. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

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