Christmas 'works do's'

communistworkethic · Post by **communistworkethic** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 9:59 pm

jaffka wrote:
communistworkethic wrote:ours was friday, the repurcussions are still being felt. Can't say I'm looking forward to work tomorrow.
sounds like some scandal occured, come on spill the beans

it's far too complicated!

fatshaft · Post by **fatshaft** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:05 pm

communistworkethic wrote:
jaffka wrote:
communistworkethic wrote:ours was friday, the repurcussions are still being felt. Can't say I'm looking forward to work tomorrow.
sounds like some scandal occured, come on spill the beans
it's far too complicated!

Seems my Xmas embarrassment wasn't quite as visible as I'd thought. Hope you had as much luck Commie

communistworkethic · Post by **communistworkethic** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:08 pm

oh no, plenty saw what went on.

mofgimmers · Post by **mofgimmers** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:09 pm

communistworkethic wrote:oh no, plenty saw what went on.

Spill you fcuker! We're like old women who can smell gossip here!

runningonbravado · Post by **runningonbravado** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:17 am

My first proper job came upon me this July, so next week's Xmas Party is a rare spectacle. Being based in Sheffield, things are a bit backward. I get constant "Red Rose/White Rose" banter off my new work mates, the most insenced discussion relating to my recent breakfast order of "A bacon and egg barm" (What the feck is a barm, runningonbravado? A BARM?!). Moving on.

Our HR department spoon fed us morsels of information about it, when, where etc. Eventually, it was disclosed we'd be having a Wild West theme. feck. A theme?! I panicked and looked around for the comforting eye contact of a colleague. It did not come. HR went on with their staggered hashed presentation. Any questions, came the cry. A few hands shot up. "Can we bring our partners?". Hands awkwardly moved down, everyone's mouth's ajar, on baited breath. "Yes, but it will cost you £25 for the pleasure".

Without haste, the air was filled with my northern drole, "TWENNY FIVE QUID?! TO DRESS AS A COWBOY AND EAT A BIT OF BUFFET?! AND IT'S NOT AN OPEN BAR EITHER?! feck THAT!!!!"

Heads snapped round, HR looked awkward. They'd missed a trick. Hadn't quite thought this through, had they? Sniggers rippled through the room from workmates, amused and rallied by my frank exclaimation. It was game over.

So that's why I'm not going, and why my view on Christmas Parties has already been tainted and twisted by a bunch of Yorkshiremen trying to run a broadband company.

mofgimmers · Post by **mofgimmers** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:14 pm

runningonbravado wrote:My first proper job came upon me this July

You starring in skin-flicks?

hisroyalgingerness · Post by **hisroyalgingerness** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:23 pm

Did I enjoy my Xmas do?

Gee, let me think....

Actually I don't remember, but looks like I did

KeeeeeeeBaaaaaaab · Post by **KeeeeeeeBaaaaaaab** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:29 pm

mofgimmers wrote:
communistworkethic wrote:oh no, plenty saw what went on.
Spill you fcuker!

Just one of the lines heard from the spectators.

ratbert · Post by **ratbert** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:19 pm

hisroyalgingerness wrote:Did I enjoy my Xmas do?

Gee, let me think....

Actually I don't remember, but looks like I did

Gingers can pull. It's official!

DIPS · Post by **DIPS** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:39 pm

hisroyalgingerness wrote:Did I enjoy my Xmas do?

Gee, let me think....

Actually I don't remember, but looks like I did

haha i cant stop laughing!! Well done! wish my xmas party has the same results.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:43 pm

Off to mine later, still suffering from after effects of flu so feeling a bit shitty! Others leaving now to play golf - or for the ladies (i don't know why that was stated for ladies) its beauty treatments - I was not allowed to go on that

- come on anything is better than golf!!!

Unlike the lucky GingerHighness we have nothing here that even comes close to those lovely young ladies!

enfieldwhite · Post by **enfieldwhite** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:10 pm

Raven wrote:Off to mine later, still suffering from after effects of flu so feeling a bit shitty! Others leaving now to play golf - or for the ladies (i don't know why that was stated for ladies) its beauty treatments - I was not allowed to go on that - come on anything is better than golf!!!

Unlike the lucky GingerHighness we have nothing here that even comes close to those lovely young ladies!

Ditto

Tomorrow I'm going for a Christmas Lunch 100 miles from home with my boss, his boss, a project manager whose hobby is tractor restoration and an admin. manager who is a devout Christian who is reviled by Hallowe'en and recently had her house exorcised (yes, really)

Merry F***ing Christmas!

Puskas · Post by **Puskas** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:19 pm

enfieldwhite wrote:
Raven wrote:Off to mine later, still suffering from after effects of flu so feeling a bit shitty! Others leaving now to play golf - or for the ladies (i don't know why that was stated for ladies) its beauty treatments - I was not allowed to go on that - come on anything is better than golf!!!

Unlike the lucky GingerHighness we have nothing here that even comes close to those lovely young ladies!
Ditto

Tomorrow I'm going for a Christmas Lunch 100 miles from home with my boss, his boss, a project manager whose hobby is tractor restoration and an admin. manager who is a devout Christian who is reviled by Hallowe'en and recently had her house exorcised (yes, really)

Merry F***ing Christmas!

Tell her you worship Satan. But do it in a natural, offhand way.

That should get a theological debate going.

You could throw in, "But ultimately, we're all in the same boat, despite being on different sides".

At least it should stop things getting too boring.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:22 pm

Want to borrow my "born again pagan" sticker

I would say have fun but that my be difficult

superjohnmcginlay · Post by **superjohnmcginlay** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:24 pm

Our main one was last friday. Sounded dull as fook. Which is why I didnt go. Theyre also having some afternoon buffet/quiz thing now in a pub, but and here's the catch you cant drink! Thats just bloody cruel if you ask me.

Harry Genshaw · Post by **Harry Genshaw** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:37 pm

hisroyalgingerness wrote:Did I enjoy my Xmas do?

Gee, let me think....

Actually I don't remember, but looks like I did

Women dig gay guys, dont they?

Puskas · Post by **Puskas** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:45 pm

superjohnmcginlay wrote:Our main one was last friday. Sounded dull as fook. Which is why I didnt go. Theyre also having some afternoon buffet/quiz thing now in a pub, but and here's the catch you cant drink! Thats just bloody cruel if you ask me.

It's not just cruel, it's morally wrong.

I find that sort of behaviour offensive.

Go to HR and tell them your rights have been violated.

ratbert · Post by **ratbert** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:53 pm

Mine's tomorrow. Round the corner to a spit and sawdust pub opposite Aston University then up Broad Street, Birmingham, which needs no introduction to those that have braved its delights.

enfieldwhite · Post by **enfieldwhite** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:06 pm

ratbert wrote:Mine's tomorrow. Round the corner to a spit and sawdust pub opposite Aston University then up Broad Street, Birmingham, which needs no introduction to those that have braved its delights.

I was in Walsall yesterday, Ratty.

They really are trying their best to polish a turd there aren't they?

I was also in Hockley (shudder)

ratbert · Post by **ratbert** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:08 pm

Walsall's OK, at least the council are trying and the art gallery passes a couple of hours.

What in the world saw you end up in Hockley though (about five mins from where I work)?

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