Sold him the usual story and he gave me 4 references up front.
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Just had a conversation with a seemingly stupid contractor
The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
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A nude, full body picture also?Originally posted by speling bee View PostSold him the usual story and he gave me 4 references up front.Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion. -
I thought it was a bit odd when he asked me to ask my referees if they were recruiting before I sent him their details. Ho hum...Originally posted by speling bee View PostSold him the usual story and he gave me 4 references up front.ǝןqqıʍComment
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OP: How long does it take to spell "Bee"?The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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It is an American thing. They have spelling contests (called spelling bees) for kids.Originally posted by Bagpuss View PostOP: How long does it take to spell "Bee"?Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.Comment
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I know I see it as my duty to defend our language against the ubiquitous invasion of valley girl speakOriginally posted by Xenophon View PostIt is an American thing. They have spelling contests (called spelling bees) for kids.
The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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Ah. Good man.Originally posted by Bagpuss View PostI know I see it as my duty to defend our language against the ubiquitous invasion of valley girl speak
Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.Comment
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And were any of them genuine?Originally posted by speling bee View PostSold him the usual story and he gave me 4 references up front.Comment
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All of them - now I know who hires low-skilled contractors.The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postman's_ParkComment
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Prick.Originally posted by speling bee View PostAll of them - now I know who hires low-skilled contractors.ǝןqqıʍComment
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