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December 20, 2004
Gadget Smadget
My wife is now complaining because she still doesn't have a clue what to give me for Christmas. We normally would simply tell each other what we want - that lessens the anxiety of Christmas shopping. This year I am completely without clue what I want to receive from her. On the Apple front, I practically have no desire to add to my already 'full' Mac list. I have an iPod, a Mac, all the software - so what else?
I do need another leather jacket coz it looks like this winter is going in the record books. This morning felt like 5 degrees F. Last night it snowed a bit. Saturday we finally got the opportunity to shop without the kids. Thank God for the sitter. We managed to get the kids' dresses and a couple more things and as an impulse buy, I purchased the new Boss Wave Music system. In a word, awesome. The sound is fantastic for such a small footprint. As soon as we got home, I hooked up the iPod using 1/8 connector I was in iPod/Music heaven. I could've purchased the more expensive and bigger Acoustic Wave System but the bulk and the $1k price turned me off.
So now, I managed to hook up the PC, the Powerbook, the iPod and the TV to the Wave System and experience sound in full glory. Thanks Bose. :-)
Posted by ernie at 11:07 AM | Comments (0)
December 17, 2004
Christmas Parties.
As one of of the top 5 pharma companies in the world and our department as big as it is. I won't be surprised if this memo originated from one of the brands. haha
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: October 04, 2004
RE: Christmas Party
I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23, starting at noon in the private function room at the Grill House. There will be a cash bar and plenty of drinks! We'll have a small band playing traditional carols...feel free to sing along. And don't be surprised if our CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus! A Christmas tree will be lit at 1:00 PM.
Exchange of gifts among employees can be done at that time; however, no gift should be over $10.00 to make the giving of gifts easy for everyone's pockets. This gathering is only for employees! Our CEO will make a special announcement at that time!
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Patty
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FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: October 05, 2004
RE: Holiday Party
In no way was yesterday's memo intended to exclude our Jewish employees. We recognize that Chanukah is an important holiday, which often coincides with Christmas, though unfortunately not this year. However, from now on we're calling it our "Holiday Party." The same policy applies to any other
employees who are not Christians or those still celebrating Reconciliation Day. There will be no Christmas tree present.
No Christmas carols sung.
We will have other types of music for your enjoyment.
Happy now?
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Patty
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FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: October 06, 2004
RE: Holiday Party
Regarding the note I received from a member of Alcoholics Anonymous requesting a non-drinking table .. you didn't sign your name. I'm happy to accommodate this request, but if I put a sign on a table that reads, "AA Only"; you wouldn't be anonymous anymore. How am I supposed to handle this?
Somebody?
Forget about the gifts exchange, no gifts exchange are allowed since the union members feel that $10.00 is too much money and executives believe $10.00 is a little chintzy.
NO GIFTS EXCHANGE WILL BE ALLOWED.
Patty
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FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
To: All Employees
DATE: October 07, 2004
RE: Holiday Party
What a diverse group we are! I had no idea that December 20 begins the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which forbids eating and drinking during daylight hours. There goes the party! Seriously, we can appreciate how a luncheon at this time of year does not accommodate our Muslim employees'
beliefs. Perhaps the Grill House can hold off on serving your meal until the end of the party- or else package everything for you to take it home in little foil doggy baggy. Will that work?
Meanwhile, I've arranged for members of Weight Watchers to sit farthest from The dessert buffet and pregnant women will get the table closest to the restrooms. Gays are allowed to sit with each other. Lesbians do not have to sit with Gay men, each will have their own table. Yes, there will be flower arrangement for the Gay men's table.
To the person asking permission to cross dress, no cross-dressing allowed though. We will have booster seats for short people. Low-fat food will be available for those on a diet. We cannot control the salt used in the food we suggest for those people with high blood pressure to taste first. There
will be fresh fruits as dessert for Diabetics, the restaurant cannot supply "No Sugar" desserts. Sorry!
Did I miss anything?!?!?
Patty
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FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All F**king Employees
DATE: October 08, 2004
RE: The F**king Holiday Party
Vegetarians, I've had it with you people!!! We're going to keep this party at the Grill House whether you like it or not, so you can sit quietly at the table furthest from the "grill of death," as you so quaintly put it, and you'll get your f-------- salad bar, including organic tomatoes. But you know, tomatoes have feelings, too. They scream when you slice them. I've heard them scream. I'm hearing them scream right NOW! I hope you all have a rotten holiday!
Drive drunk and die!!
Patty, The Bitch from HELL!!!!!!!!
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FROM: Joan Bishop, Acting Human Resources Director
To: All Employees
DATE: October 11, 2004
RE: Patty Lewis and Holiday Party
I'm sure I speak for all of us in wishing Patty Lewis a speedy recovery, and I'll continue to forward your cards to her. In the meantime, management has decided to cancel our Holiday Party and give everyone the afternoon of the 23rd off with full pay.
Happy Holidays!
Posted by ernie at 11:33 AM | Comments (3922)