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Mutley Crew Member Posts: 77 |
posted 01-20-2003 04:41 PM
  
Yep! until someone hurts themselves because they havn't listened to me. Fortunatly i am not on the front line to often which enables me to enjoy the job which has its humerous side. Did you know that in UK offices over 400 people a year are injured using a 'hole punch' how????, 1300 a year using rubber bands!!! with correction fluid or tippex claiming over 100 people, the mind boggles. All good fun! MOPPIE IP: Logged |
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Moppie 1st Lieutenant Posts: 1615 |
posted 01-20-2003 05:19 PM
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Please dont prosocute me. (you don't know ppl doing your job in NZ do you?? because stepping down onto a steel step carrying 40kg of bread can be a bit tricky when its wet ------------------ You mean they made other games for the PS2? IP: Logged |
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rikki 1st Lieutenant Posts: 865 |
posted 01-20-2003 11:43 PM
quote: I can put you in touch with our contract folks And yes, our IT department is manned by the tech class from the local Jr High. I think our web site was their annual project [This message has been edited by rikki (edited 01-20-2003).] IP: Logged |
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rikki 1st Lieutenant Posts: 865 |
posted 01-20-2003 11:47 PM
quote: It's for payload recovery!! Actually, we do just about everything with energetic materials; rockets, explosives, pyrotechnics (airbags), ordnance, etc. IP: Logged |
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Mutley Crew Member Posts: 77 |
posted 01-21-2003 03:20 AM
Moppie, I know what its like, my dad owned a bakery for 20 years, Iv done everything from cleaning the floor to baking the bread to delivery. The weather always seem worse at 3.30am, even in the summer! PS - what is 'ppl' IP: Logged |
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Psyfalcon 1st Lieutenant Posts: 1824 |
posted 01-21-2003 06:11 AM
ppl is wierd speak for people. IP: Logged |
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Moppie 1st Lieutenant Posts: 1615 |
posted 01-21-2003 06:17 AM
quote: People
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Mutley Crew Member Posts: 77 |
posted 01-21-2003 06:58 AM
Moppie, In the UK, legislation dictates that all employees have a 'duty of care' to themselves. This means that whilst your employer has to ensure you are properly trained for the task, and that they have carried out a risk assessment, you have a responsibility to abide by the training given and not to put yourself in any aviodable danger. Once you have injured your back, it will never be the same, and you rarely get any thanks for finshing your round early. In the UK we have The Manual Handling Regulations 1992 which set out guidlines for employers on what should be considerd when a manual handling task is involved in the job, and as a guideline suggests that a fit male should not lift more than 25kg in any single lift. There are other factors to consider as well like type of load, distance of carry, route taken, etc, but that is just to boring. OK if something did happen you may be able to sue the company for any injuries, but money won't fix a dodgy back, which will stop you doing the more fun things in life, and you need to be sitting to play GT3 properly Sorry if this all sounds a bit preachy but i have seen it happen. IP: Logged |
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rikki 1st Lieutenant Posts: 865 |
posted 01-21-2003 11:49 AM
I've seen this kind of thing happen, too. Or a knee, or an ankle, or... Like Mutely says, it's never the same again and when you get older (I'm serious) old injuries have a way of haunting you. Be careful! IP: Logged |
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Moppie 1st Lieutenant Posts: 1615 |
posted 01-21-2003 07:23 PM
The rules are little differnt down here. ALL the responsiblity is placed on the employer. If someone was to fall into an oven at the bakery becasue they were acting like and idiot the bakery would get fined. Im in a slightly differnt position as I contract to the contractor. So in a way Im sort of self employed. But I look after my back. I look like a bit of a cock bending my knees to pick stuff up off the floor (the bread trays are pretty big and im only a little guy). ------------------ You mean they made other games for the PS2? IP: Logged |
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player2 1st Lieutenant Posts: 2788 |
posted 01-23-2003 10:21 AM
So guys, w.t.f. is this thread? I never visited it because the name "Driver BIOS" conjured images of Assembly Code routines, UART chips, and "How my PC communicates with its keyboard". But I couldn't believe such a thread would be so active, so I took a look ... and it turns out to be a "Health and Safety At Work" thread. Lol. That rules me out!
OK, I'll post ...
Good for Jam. Also good for diarrhoea. (Yes, 'diarrhoea' does have an 'o' in it. No, Americans can't spell. [This message has been edited by player2 (edited 01-23-2003).] IP: Logged |
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rikki 1st Lieutenant Posts: 865 |
posted 01-23-2003 11:59 AM
rofl! Where would we be without your wit, P2? I didn't realize bilberry was really Huckleberry Good luck with job hunting. Why don't you try with DERA? (nka QinetiQ I think) [This message has been edited by rikki (edited 01-23-2003).] IP: Logged |
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GT3mich Officer of the Bridge Posts: 5804 |
posted 01-23-2003 12:04 PM
What do you mean Americans can't spel! IP: Logged |
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Moppie 1st Lieutenant Posts: 1615 |
posted 01-23-2003 09:29 PM
quote: Still discussinh health and safety. ------------------ You mean they made other games for the PS2? IP: Logged |
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rikki 1st Lieutenant Posts: 865 |
posted 02-10-2003 10:29 AM
bump! More new 'faces' around  !IP: Logged |
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pl8ster 1st Lieutenant Posts: 645 |
posted 05-21-2003 12:32 PM
Old face, new bio 
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Fud 1st Lieutenant Posts: 544 |
posted 05-21-2003 02:51 PM
I bought a house in Nov 2001, moved in Jan 1 2002, been dismantling/rebuilding it since, about two weeks away from completion. This is about all I do, with the occasional piss up on beer here and there. [Edit: stupid fucking bullets] [This message has been edited by Fud (edited 05-21-2003).] IP: Logged |
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NSZero 1st Lieutenant Posts: 243 |
posted 07-18-2003 09:26 PM
Here we go! Name: Marcus DOB: Dec 5, 74 Work: Factory...gotta love them 12 hr shifts (not) Married for 8 yrs w/3 kids Played since GT1 on PSX Other Interests: Tennis, Tenchu(PSX), Sims('Puter) Car: slightly modded (rusted out muffler) '91 Mercury Topaz Cars I kick myself for selling: '90 Firebird, '74 Dodge Dart GT Achievements: completed GT2 with purchased non-race bodied cars only; got past SS11II enduro on GT1 with a crappy GTO(3000GT) IP: Logged |
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hunthicks 1st Lieutenant Posts: 476 |
posted 07-19-2003 12:25 AM
Whats wrong with 12 hour shifts? You come home, eat, crap, shower, go to sleep. You wake up with exactly enough time to put on pants, get a sandwich consisting of bread and nothing, and truck back off to work. Thats why I now live with my mom and my bro. 35 hours a week gets us by, and I have all the free time i need!!!!! ------------------ IP: Logged |
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NSZero 1st Lieutenant Posts: 243 |
posted 07-19-2003 12:54 AM
quote: ROFL You got my work day nailed! Few years ago I did the 35 hour fast food hell and yes I liked the free time, but man the crappy pay and grumpy customers not liking the snot burger prepared cold and moldy just for them IP: Logged |
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Santiago22 Officer of the Bridge Posts: 2386 |
posted 07-19-2003 04:30 AM
> James, aka Santiago22 > b. 22 April 1979 > Loma Linda, California (suburb of Riverside) > cook/crew trainer in a fast food joint (overworked, underpaid, and underappreciated) > drives a grey 1990 Toyota Corolla GT-S named "Sheila" > single, no kids, no pets, lives at home w/ mom > main interests: music (Linkin Park, Thrice, The Used, AFI), cars (pretty much anything that goes fast and looks cool), graphic design (occasionally do websites and mess around with photoshop or flash) Anything else you wanna know? Just ask. ------------------ Button's Brigade IP: Logged |
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Samurai Officer of the Bridge Posts: 1414 |
posted 07-19-2003 05:41 AM
Guess I'll add my part here....  =================== Michael Stancel, aka 'Samurai' b. August 24 1972- Chattanooga, TN, USA- United States Postal Service- drives a 2000 Dodge Stratus ES- single, no kids, 1 female Cockatiel bird(Tilly), living in 1 bedroom apartment- main interests: music(anything Dance Dance Revolution/Dancemania related, videogame/anime soundtracks, Weird Al Yankovic, The Great Luke Ski), video games(Currently playing EverQuest[PC], GT3[duh!], Animal Crossing[GC] Advance Wars 2[GB-Advance-SP], and Silent Line: Armored Core[PS2]), anime(currently watching Real Bout High School, Bishoju Senshi SailorMoon, and any American or Japanese Transformers series)- ------------------ IP: Logged |
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dazz Crew Member Posts: 31 |
posted 07-19-2003 11:01 AM
>Darren >16 years old,a young one >gt1 was my first game,3 is my alltime fav, obviously, but id av liked to see gt3 av the same race types and restrictions as gt2. >learnin to drive in october,my b'day. >Subaru Impreza of any kind is my dream car to own, but i got a soft spot for the vipers. >never wanna get married coz women are just trouble(im straight though) >I love football(soccer) its my life and my love, besides gt. love this board
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hunthicks 1st Lieutenant Posts: 476 |
posted 07-19-2003 02:39 PM
I used to work the 12 hours two, and i didn't mind, because your making 600 or so a week and it adds up quick. But 600 bucks a week and no time to spend it, just wasn't working for me. I'd actually rather the 200 bucks, free time, and less hours. I'm a janitor though, so I'm alone most nights, which is fine by me!! It still doesn't compare to getting payed millions and driving a stock car though eh? ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Santiago22 Officer of the Bridge Posts: 2386 |
posted 07-19-2003 04:21 PM
quote: LOL I forgot to mention I play DDR too... usually just when I need a break from GT... especially while waiting for GTRC... gotta keep the driving skillz tops... ------------------ Button's Brigade IP: Logged |
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NSZero 1st Lieutenant Posts: 243 |
posted 07-19-2003 05:31 PM
quote: Amen to that!! IP: Logged |
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AmericanMuscle 1st Lieutenant Posts: 360 |
posted 07-20-2003 09:07 PM
Hmmm, I never saw this until now. Some of you know me, some don't I guess. > Ian is the name. IP: Logged |
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SlipZtrEm 1st Lieutenant Posts: 60 |
posted 07-22-2003 04:16 AM
I think I've been here long enough, maybe I should get on with this Name: Kyle ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Der Alta 1st Lieutenant Posts: 191 |
posted 07-22-2003 09:26 AM
In case you didn’t already know… Name: Alexander AO
GT3 Blow by Blow - from 0% to 100% [This message has been edited by Der Alta (edited 07-25-2003).] IP: Logged |
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Crazyhorse Officer of the Bridge Posts: 2393 |
posted 07-22-2003 12:28 PM
quote:How about 'ran a very successful olr series for a number of seasons' - I am right, aren't I Kyle? Didn't you run that one (and forgive me for not remembering the name - I just remember that it was good!) where you had a bunch of cars/tracks and you chose when to run which car? Had a snazzy website!? What the devil was that called now?  Oh - and if it wasn't you [This message has been edited by Crazyhorse (edited 07-22-2003).] IP: Logged |
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SlipZtrEm 1st Lieutenant Posts: 60 |
posted 07-22-2003 01:59 PM
Hmmm, I don't remember running any successful series for more than half a season... Although, since Tripod doesn't like to delete their sites, I did find the two series I built quick little webpages for... http://tscseries.tripod.com/TSCFrames.html Ah, and the odd spot race here and there, and helped bring GTXR back, only to see it die when it's creator vanished I think I know which series you're talking about, yet I too cannot remember the name. Maybe some searching throughout the GTF will bring that into light. Thanks anyways though ------------------ IP: Logged |
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MustakeSVT 1st Lieutenant Posts: 808 |
posted 07-25-2003 09:51 PM
Wow!!! what a thread...I'm not here much anymore but I do still exist. Name:Rodney Occupation: Own and operate a yacht service company in Kemah TX (Just South of Houston)Wife works at NASA Family:Married (Once and Happily) for 15 years, 2 boys 7 and 2 years old. GT Status: I suck, ran good in the 9 boards challenge a while back. Fishing: Love it and eat a lot of it (Sorry Marc) Won third place in 1999 in the Poco Bueno tournament with a 460 lb Blue Marlin. Prize was $85,000.00 (A little better fish expierience than Marc) Also: Guitar player for 21 years Ok I'm done gotta go eat!!! ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Recycler Officer of the Bridge Posts: 1646 |
posted 07-26-2003 12:13 AM
May as well give up the info now.... Name: Dan DOB: April 1969 Occupation: Truck Driver, U.S. Foodservice Marital Status:Married 3.5 years, 2 Step-Children - 14 year old girl, 11 boy and 2 with my wife - 2 year old boy, Dan Jr. and Alex who is just about 7 months old GT: Bought GT when it first out, wanted to drive "real" cars not just supercars. When GT2 came out I bought it out of the SONY reps hand. Was a little slow in getting GT3, but finally got it in March 2003. Setup : DS2, nothing more. I sit about 6 feet away from a 27" Sony when I play. GT Achievements: One glorious win in the GTRC in my 2nd season, other than that I cheer the Numbers teams on in the board challenges Other Interests: My kids, I am a board member with my local Little League, and coach my step-son. I also am his Coach for wrestling, which was the better of my sports in high school. I also Bowl(188 average this past year), golf(I suck), play Indoor Soccer in the winter with my wife, and play softball for my wife's work in the summer. Drives: Don't laugh. My car- 1991 Toyota Corolla, 205,000 miles on it. Bought it from my Mother-in-Law for $500 4 years ago. right now it has one small hole in the exhaust so you can hear me coming. Family car - 1997 Mercury Villager, which I actually love, best vehicle I have ever owned. If I had one car that I would own, It'd be a 1978 Trans Am. Loved them ever since Smokey and the Bandit. Guess that's it. [This message has been edited by Recycler (edited 07-26-2003).] IP: Logged |
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Santiago22 Officer of the Bridge Posts: 2386 |
posted 07-26-2003 05:15 AM
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My GT-S coupe has over 210,000 miles on it, and I bought her off a lady that lived about an hour away for $3200... and she was a pretty good buy... 'course now I've driven her all to hell and she needs some lovin'... and I've got a hole in my exhaust too ------------------ Button's Brigade IP: Logged |
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rikki 1st Lieutenant Posts: 865 |
posted 07-27-2003 10:33 PM
Hey it's good to see some new posts in this thread! Btw, I am now a Grandpa Crazyhorse, got that PhuD yet, hmmm??? GB, are we ever gonna have a GTRC for 2003?? [This message has been edited by rikki (edited 07-27-2003).] IP: Logged |
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mobilechicane 1st Lieutenant Posts: 398 |
posted 07-27-2003 11:15 PM
quote: How bout an AE82 driver..? well..that's stretching the truth a little - im an AE82 navigator until the judge lets me swap seats in a few months. i can however report she goes ok on 'deep forest', the only place im prepared to push my luck [This message has been edited by mobilechicane (edited 07-27-2003).] IP: Logged |
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Santiago22 Officer of the Bridge Posts: 2386 |
posted 07-28-2003 02:46 AM
quote: Mmmmm... Corollas and I'm sure you could find a 4A-GE of some sort there in/around Sydney if you looked in the right places. ------------------ Button's Brigade IP: Logged |
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mobilechicane 1st Lieutenant Posts: 398 |
posted 07-28-2003 04:10 AM
quote: yup, gze is my plan!
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Dango Officer of the Bridge Posts: 2760 |
posted 07-28-2003 05:55 AM
Real Name: Martin DOB: November 1961 Live in a small town in southwest Germany where the area looks like Deep Forest Raceway Occupation: work in an office for a Manpower kind of company at the moment. Planning on finishing my MA in English literature and linguistics one day... Marital Status: divorced GT: Saw GT2 at a good friend’s house and was hooked from there. Setup: DS2, analog stick for L/R, analog buttons for accel/brake, using manual tranny First OLR appearance: January 2001, Nissan 240z spot race - placed 13th of 15 participants. First OLR win: February 2001, The Seven Samurai Biggest OLR setback: March 2001, SPuDD series, came in second last and got my butt handed to me by over 2 seconds per lap. Most memorable OLR win: GTRC 2002, Tahiti Maze Drives: none atm, looking to purchase an old VW Golf from a friend shortly. Can't afford another S4 atm  Music: 80s Heavy Metal (like Yngwie Malmsteen) and all things blues/rock Added info: Guitar player, used to race gokarts, like to play Dark Age of Camelot with friends. EDIT Hehe - OLR Nemesis: Crazyhorse [This message has been edited by Dango (edited 07-28-2003).] IP: Logged |
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Quagmire Crew Member Posts: 55 |
posted 10-26-2003 11:03 AM
I've bounced around several of the GT3 message boards, and came back to Numbers. Seems like the only place to have some decent conversation About me... Name: Michael IP: Logged |
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