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Previously on "Lunch; I’m in a good mood again"
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I haven't worked in Amsterdam for a few years but would highly recommend Piet de Leeuw if it's still there. Do you know it?
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If I can lift it I can throw it.Originally posted by The Wikir Man View PostNow, that's a heavy shot to put.
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Now, that's a heavy shot to put.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostI am a 16 stone shot putter
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You're hardOriginally posted by Mich the Tester View PostI am a 16 stone shot putter
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Honestly, ‘we try to discourage lunch’. The only reasonable answer I could give is ‘come over here and say that’.Originally posted by Drewster View PostPhew! It put a whole new meaning to "Mich the Munch"
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No, throw him out of the window and then find a good restaurant for my lunch.Originally posted by Drewster View PostYou are gonna EAT him!!!!
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You are gonna EAT him!!!!Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostIf I’m around he can try as hard as he likes. I am an obstinate git, I am fussy about my food, I am a 16 stone shot putter, and if I get hungry things and people can start flying out of windows. Give me his name and I'll come and sort 'im out for you.
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If I’m around he can try as hard as he likes. I am an obstinate git, I am fussy about my food, I am a 16 stone shot putter, and if I get hungry things and people can start flying out of windows. Give me his name and I'll come and sort 'im out for you.Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostI worked at one place and enquired about lunch.
"We try to discourage it here" was the reply from the development manager.
The joys of working in Britain where 40 hrs a week is considered part time.
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