As of January 1, 2019, we have closed our forums. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but it is necessary. The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk. The server software itself must be updated, and it cannot be without removing the forums.
So it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our long-running forums. They came online in 2000 and brought together so many wonderful Disney fans. We had friendships form, careers launch, couples marry, children born ... all because of this amazing community.
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There are other changes as well.
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Moving on with the current of the years.
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
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We have someone who burns a candle on a cup warmer and the entire office is overwhelmed by it (we work in a house so it really travels throughout the place). I've been dropping hints and she might be getting it. But we've all also decided to "break" the cup warmer soon.
One of my former bosses was on a diet and would eat steamed broccoli and cauliflower for lunch - EVERY day - for 6 months. Fresh, steamed broccoli and cauliflower. Now, I love both of these veggies but not at work and not when it makes the entire office seem in need of Beano! It was tough because I was usually the first person people would see when they came in after lunch so I know they thought it was me!
The only other story I've got that comes close is a faculty member on our campus would chew her toenails while meeting with students one on one in her office. Luckily for me I wasn't one of her students and didn't share an office with her!
Hope that your meeting went well and that you get some relief!
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As for the toenail clipping: with the coming of cooler weather, she should be wearing shoes instead of sandals which might make a difference, but just in case, I came in early today and swiped the clippers out of her desk!
You should set it in Jello and leave it on her desk...
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The only other story I've got that comes close is a faculty member on our campus would chew her toenails while meeting with students one on one in her office. Luckily for me I wasn't one of her students and didn't share an office with her!
ok... just because because you can reach there does not mean you should..... what was she..... a dog?
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The only other story I've got that comes close is a faculty member on our campus would chew her toenails while meeting with students one on one in her office. Luckily for me I wasn't one of her students and didn't share an office with her!
'kay. That just might be THE most disgusting thing I've ever heard.
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ok... just because because you can reach there does not mean you should..... what was she..... a dog?
Be thankful she's not. Think about all the places dogs can chew themselves.
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Meeting accomplished. I tried my best not to point fingers, but I explained that I have a very good sense of smell and potent smells really bother me. I went on to say that sometimes I get a headache, and sometimes a smell can activate my gag reflex; neither of which I enjoy. So I asked that we be careful what we cook in the microwave, eat at our desks, or wear to work. With the winter coming and the windows closed, I'm at their mercy, and if I'm forced to leave because of a smell, they will be the ones who have to pick up my slack.
Update: We have a staff meeting tomorrow morning. I have been added to the agenda and I plan on discussing "smells" and how they bother me. I'm going to mention that ANY strong smell bothers me to the point of distraction so from now on I will have a can of Neutra-Air at my desk and plan to use it liberally.
As for the toenail clipping: with the coming of cooler weather, she should be wearing shoes instead of sandals which might make a difference, but just in case, I came in early today and swiped the clippers out of her desk!
Good!
Of course, you realize she might ask for time to talk about the "thefts" going on in the office!!
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Hope that your meeting went well and that you get some relief!
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El Grosso asked if I had Aspberger's.
That is unbelievable!!! I am angry just reading your post but it seems like you have a better handle on that then I would I agree with Eileen its all about manners and common sense which apparently they are lacking in both!
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a few that they are at least a little sensible this winter!
Many pixies as the you approach closed-windows weather and, like you said, if you are forced to leave, then they can take care of things in your absence!
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Un-freaking-believable.
I agree with Eileen its all about manners and common sense which apparently they are lacking in both!
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