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On Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:48:28 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> On 19 Sep 2009 14:46:45 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospam com> wrote:
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>
>>In my case it's not that the desk isn't big enough, just that there's
>>too much clutter. Maybe I'll clean it up this afternoon. :-)
>>
>>
> And did you? :P
Not yet. ;)
>>>>And a wrist-rest would probably also be useful, as I otherwise end up
>>>>resting my hand on the edge of the desk, which is glass.
>>>
>>> Yes, I've found that too especially at work as I move from project to
>>> project. In the meantime you can use a small folded hand towel. I know
>>> that we all carry one ;)
>>
>>Hey, that's a good idea, and I have one right here...of course, it's
>>autographed so I probably don't want to use it for that... ;-)
>
> Show off ;)
At least *someone's* impressed by it. ;-)
Jim
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On 19 Sep 2009 19:30:05 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
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>Not yet. ;)
>
Tsk! Tsk!
>>>Hey, that's a good idea, and I have one right here...of course, it's
>>>autographed so I probably don't want to use it for that... ;-)
>>
>> Show off ;)
>
>At least *someone's* impressed by it. ;-)
Don't panic :-)
--
Regards
Stephen
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On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:20:37 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> On 19 Sep 2009 19:30:05 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
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>>Not yet. ;)
>>
>>
> Tsk! Tsk!
Ended up with other things on my mind....like not being able to get the
key out of my car's ignition today. With it stuck in the "Accessory"
position - can't turn it on fully, can't turn it off fully. :-(
And some work related stuff that's keeping me awake tonight.
>>>>Hey, that's a good idea, and I have one right here...of course, it's
>>>>autographed so I probably don't want to use it for that... ;-)
>>>
>>> Show off ;)
>>
>>At least *someone's* impressed by it. ;-)
>
> Don't panic :-)
Indeed. :-)
Jim
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On 20 Sep 2009 04:35:58 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
>Ended up with other things on my mind....like not being able to get the
>key out of my car's ignition today. With it stuck in the "Accessory"
>position - can't turn it on fully, can't turn it off fully. :-(
>
Never heard of that before. Did you get it working?
>And some work related stuff that's keeping me awake tonight.
The only time work keeps me awake was when I worked offshore or when I couldn't
find any. :(
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Stephen
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On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:16:54 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> On 20 Sep 2009 04:35:58 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
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>>Ended up with other things on my mind....like not being able to get the
>>key out of my car's ignition today. With it stuck in the "Accessory"
>>position - can't turn it on fully, can't turn it off fully. :-(
>>
>>
> Never heard of that before. Did you get it working?
Nope. Gotta have it towed to the dealer, probably to replace the
ignition switch cylinder. The car is 10 years old, and things wear out.
But I can't have that looked at by the dealer until Monday.
>>And some work related stuff that's keeping me awake tonight.
>
> The only time work keeps me awake was when I worked offshore or when I
> couldn't find any. :(
There are days I wish I could just switch my mind off; today's one of
those days. Trying to explain what I see as a bad decision to people who
have authority but only a few years' experience with the company's
history (compared to 20+ years for me in various capacities - customer,
employee, and shareholder - though arguably not many shares, but enough
to understand that the decision is bad for my share value) in a way that
gets me listened to and doesn't make it personal is not easy.
Jim
Jim
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Jim Henderson wrote:
> The next problem I have to solve is finding a good clear space on my desk
> for it.
Better yet, attach it to a hinged arm that you can swing wherever you
want it to (and out of the way of the keyboard when needed).
-Mike
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On 20 Sep 2009 05:31:32 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
>> Never heard of that before. Did you get it working?
>
>Nope. Gotta have it towed to the dealer, probably to replace the
>ignition switch cylinder. The car is 10 years old, and things wear out.
>But I can't have that looked at by the dealer until Monday.
>
Bummer :(
>> The only time work keeps me awake was when I worked offshore or when I
>> couldn't find any. :(
>
>There are days I wish I could just switch my mind off; today's one of
>those days. Trying to explain what I see as a bad decision to people who
>have authority but only a few years' experience with the company's
>history (compared to 20+ years for me in various capacities - customer,
>employee, and shareholder - though arguably not many shares, but enough
>to understand that the decision is bad for my share value) in a way that
>gets me listened to and doesn't make it personal is not easy.
>
I see the problem but can't advise as that is not the sort of thing I'm good at.
I am good at saying "you should have listened to me." :-)
I've got a problem at my new job with authorities and user profiles. I'm
supposed to be copying the configuration of a SAP system to an upgraded system
(4.7 to ERP6). Besides the security clearance which will take at least another
week and the guy that I am replacing leaving on Tuesday. The access level
supplied (in a copy of the production system) is that of a technician who can
only create work orders but not process them. So how on earth can I see that
happens when I step through the processes to configure them similarly? I might
not last long ;-)
Anyway night, night :)
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Regards
Stephen
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On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:43:49 +0100, Stephen <mcavoysAT@aolDOTcom> wrote:
>So how on earth can I see that happens
What happens :)
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Stephen
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On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:43:49 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> On 20 Sep 2009 05:31:32 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
>
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>>> Never heard of that before. Did you get it working?
>>
>>Nope. Gotta have it towed to the dealer, probably to replace the
>>ignition switch cylinder. The car is 10 years old, and things wear out.
>>But I can't have that looked at by the dealer until Monday.
>>
> Bummer :(
Yeah. Having done a little research online, looks like the part is about
$75 and should take less than an hour to replace, complete with
rekeying. But if the dealership doesn't have the part, I may not be able
to drive to the office on Weds (and I need to do that).
>>> The only time work keeps me awake was when I worked offshore or when I
>>> couldn't find any. :(
>>
>>There are days I wish I could just switch my mind off; today's one of
>>those days. Trying to explain what I see as a bad decision to people
>>who have authority but only a few years' experience with the company's
>>history (compared to 20+ years for me in various capacities - customer,
>>employee, and shareholder - though arguably not many shares, but enough
>>to understand that the decision is bad for my share value) in a way that
>>gets me listened to and doesn't make it personal is not easy.
>>
>>
> I see the problem but can't advise as that is not the sort of thing I'm
> good at. I am good at saying "you should have listened to me." :-)
Historically I've been quite good at that as well, but I'm trying to
translate that skill to a more proactive (and hopefully thus *useful*)
place. The good news is that after one round of e-mails with two of our
top execs, I still have a job. I must've done something right. ;-)
> I've got a problem at my new job with authorities and user profiles. I'm
> supposed to be copying the configuration of a SAP system to an upgraded
> system (4.7 to ERP6). Besides the security clearance which will take at
> least another week and the guy that I am replacing leaving on Tuesday.
> The access level supplied (in a copy of the production system) is that
> of a technician who can only create work orders but not process them. So
> how on earth can I see that happens when I step through the processes to
> configure them similarly? I might not last long ;-)
Ouch. Security clearances are almost always a problem, aren't they?
> Anyway night, night :)
Eventually, 4 AM here now.
Jim
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On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:42:10 -0400, SharkD wrote:
> Jim Henderson wrote:
>> The next problem I have to solve is finding a good clear space on my
>> desk for it.
>
> Better yet, attach it to a hinged arm that you can swing wherever you
> want it to (and out of the way of the keyboard when needed).
Not a bad idea; I have it sitting in front of my monitor right now, and
have used it on my lap even (which was actually quite comfortable) - so
maybe something where I could store it under the desk surface would do
the trick.
Jim
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