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I was doing an engineering course in my mis-spent yoof.
the welding torch started to splutter alarmingly and as I backed up I hit the brazing wheel. The torch span around and badly burned both my hands. (true story)
But I soldered on
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("")("") Born to Drink. Forced to WorkComment
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My wife gave birth and then had to have immediate surgery afterwards. I was back in the office the next day, not even a pain-killer.Comment
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Originally posted by SupremeSpod View PostIs it racist?
You've made a very serious accusation there, care to back it up?
it was a joke mate not an accusation
maybe a few smileys would have added some parenthesisComment
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View PostI was doing an engineering course in my mis-spent yoof.
the welding torch started to splutter alarmingly and as I backed up I hit the brazing wheel. The torch span around and badly burned both my hands. (true story)
But I soldered onnomadd liked this postComment
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From my bed the day after a hefty shoulder op. couldnt drive for 4 wks, but had just 1/2 day off for the op. the following 3 days were drug filled and I cant remember much, but the client never complained!I didn't say it was your ******* fault, I said I was blaming you!Comment
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When I was first working in Asia and getting used to the water. One morning I actually shat myself in bed and was puking for an hour. Called in sick of course. Made it in for the afternoon session to a clap from my boss.Comment
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Originally posted by aussielong View PostMade it in for the afternoon session to a clap from my boss.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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