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I was out of bed by 9:27 on the dot, downstairs, had a quick coffee, and at my desk by 9:30am.Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostI was out of bed at 8:15 on the dot, ran a bath, had a quick coffee in the bath, out of the front door at 8:55 and on the tube at 9:05, and at my desk by 9:30am.
Mind you, no shower
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what's wrong with 1020? If the yanks can put the month before the day, why can't I put the decade before the century?Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostI think your calender needs updating!
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4:30amOriginally posted by Churchill View Post
Think of the money! That's what got me out of bed at 4:30 this morning!

I was out of bed at 8:15 on the dot, ran a bath, had a quick coffee in the bath, out of the front door at 8:55 and on the tube at 9:05, and at my desk by 9:30am.
(I hope to God my next contract isn't in Brentwood again though - a 2.5 hour drive each way on a *good* day!
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Oh good. Aside from a few minutes of misery at the thought of tomorrow and Wednesday’s meetings I’ve been in quite a good mood all day. Statistically speaking I am therefore likely to be thoroughly happy for the rest of this year!
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You're in the wrong role. Jack it in and let someone else have a go. There are plenty on the bench waiting!Originally posted by Jeebo72 View PostIt doesn't work anymore. I just cling on until 12, go to lunch, have 4 beers, come round about 4pm , then cling on to 5. I really struggle with the boredom of contracting.
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a full 30 minutes earlier than meOriginally posted by Churchill View PostThink of the money! That's what got me out of bed at 4:30 this morning!
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It doesn't work anymore. I just cling on until 12, go to lunch, have 4 beers, come round about 4pm , then cling on to 5. I really struggle with the boredom of contracting.Originally posted by Churchill View PostThink of the money! That's what got me out of bed at 4:30 this morning!
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It would take a huge amount of money to get me up that early. In fact, so much that I wouldn’t have to get up that early ever again.Originally posted by Churchill View PostThink of the money! That's what got me out of bed at 4:30 this morning!
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