Will be observing it, though am at home on my own. Will feel a little odd.
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I'm in the office... it's appalling how many people didn't observe it.Originally posted by Moose423956 View PostWill be observing it, though am at home on my own. Will feel a little odd.Bazza gets caught
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Yes, typing is not "observing quiet remembrance" it is working or cocking about on facebook or whatever else.Originally posted by cailin maith View PostI'm in the office... it's appalling how many people didn't observe it.
I nearly got annoyed, then I remembered I was having a period of quiet remembrance."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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No-one here did, but then they lost
Actually in Germany and particularly the area I'm in the 11/11 is the start of Fasching, otherwise known as carnival. Lots of people will be going out, wearing silly costumes and getting drunk from 11:00 onwards.“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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Tossers. It should be a criminal offence to fail to observe it.Originally posted by cailin maith View PostI'm in the office... it's appalling how many people didn't observe it.
Was listening to Planet Rock at the time, they stopped transmitting for 2 minutes. At least I didn't feel alone.Comment
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What type of industry are you in? I've worked in retail, government and now NHS and the office usually comes to a standstill, however in others like Banking, it's completely ignored.Originally posted by cailin maith View PostI'm in the office... it's appalling how many people didn't observe it.Who has time? Who has time? But then if we do not ever take time, how can we ever have time?Comment
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gf chef is there right nowOriginally posted by darmstadt View PostNo-one here did, but then they lost
Actually in Germany and particularly the area I'm in the 11/11 is the start of Fasching, otherwise known as carnival. Lots of people will be going out, wearing silly costumes and getting drunk from 11:00 onwards.
11/11 at 11:11 it all began
and also some saint's day here st martin maybe?The proud owner of 125 Xeno Geek PointsComment
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