Have I got time for a cup of tea first?
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Anyone know what time the end of the world is?
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Anyone know what time the end of the world is?
We don't have to save the world. The world is big enough to look after itself. What we have to be concerned about is whether or not the world we live in will be capable of sustaining us in it.
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It was 6 minutes ago. Still, according to the Dutch Railway definition of 'delayed', it's still on time for another 9 minutes.Originally posted by PorkPie View PostHave I got time for a cup of tea first?And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014 -
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It's not as bad as the English version, believe me.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostIt was 6 minutes ago. Still, according to the Dutch Railway definition of 'delayed', it's still on time for another 9 minutes.
Waiting for a train to Gatwick which was "4 mins" late, it turned up about 40 mins later and then they reduce where it was supposed to stop
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It was 'predicted' thousands of years ago - at a time when they didn't have computers etc. Cut them a bit of slack if the apocalypse is a few minutes lateRule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
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Perhaps we should all be grateful to these folks for performing their world-saving rituals. Maybe now they can go back to busking around the town centre and playing El Condor Pasa time and time again.
Last edited by Mich the Tester; 21 December 2012, 11:31.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Because the world has not ended I'm going to have to pay my Corp tax!!
That's my tax planning out the window!Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
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I am in Staines, how am I supposed to tell the difference if the world has ended?Originally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
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Maybe we are the only ones left and we really only exist on this forum
Could this be a version of Hell?"Condoms should come with a free pack of earplugs."Comment
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