BillyVance 34 #1 December 16, 2005 How engineers do Christmas... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #2 December 16, 2005 I know people like that!! They're sort of related to the "you can't have two ornaments of the same type/color next to each other" people....Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #3 December 16, 2005 QuoteI know people like that!! They're sort of related to the "you can't have two ornaments of the same type/color next to each other" people.... Yeah... the "anal-retentive-pricks"... man, just throw the damn things on the tree! They'll sort themselves out... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #4 December 16, 2005 Yup!! LOL...or the cats will do it for you!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #5 December 16, 2005 QuoteYup!! LOL...or the cats will do it for you!! Say... what time is it for you over there? Here: 2:10 AM.... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #6 December 16, 2005 OMG I went to my office Christmas party yesterday and that was hanging on the wall. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #7 December 16, 2005 Nope, that's an architect's plan. My plan looks more like: General note: 1. Contractor is to install Tree, supports, power, and controls according to manufacturer's recommendation."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #8 December 16, 2005 Thats funny as hell!!! Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #9 December 16, 2005 That just wouldn't cut it in California. There were no instructions for all the seismic supports/restraints that are required for the tree and stockings.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #10 December 16, 2005 QuoteThat just wouldn't cut it in California. There were no instructions for all the seismic supports/restraints that are required for the tree and stockings. Actually, they're there, you just can't read it because of the crappy JPG file. I have the original PDF, I'll try to upload it somewhere so you can see it Well, it does specify seismic load, etc.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #11 December 16, 2005 Clicky PDF file -- it's funnier with the details. Actually, it's hilarious with the details.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefal 0 #12 December 16, 2005 As an alternate to the Holiday Tree equipment specification listed on sheet 1 of 1, we would like to submit the following “value engineered” substitution. This product is available at a wholesale price and with an 8-night delivery time, it will not impact the project schedule. ;-) Sincerely, Mr. Harvey Libowitz Sucha-Deal Contractors Inc. mailto:[email protected] "Ignorance is bliss" and "Patience is a virtue"... So if you're stupid and don't mind waiting around for a while, I guess you can have a pretty good life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #13 December 16, 2005 We got that in my office yesterday and we all thought it was hilarious. Espically to those of us that spend 45+ hours a week producing just that type of plans! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flefly 0 #14 December 16, 2005 i hope someone's drawn up the relevant Risk assesments and method statements for such an installation; what about the Elf & safety aspects ?....sorry"Message from the dark side, there is" Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chivo 0 #15 December 16, 2005 That's AWESOME! Is there a PDF or high quality copy of that image? I'd love to print it and put it on the wall here @ work! ~Chivo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #16 December 16, 2005 QuoteThat's AWESOME! Is there a PDF or high quality copy of that image? I'd love to print it and put it on the wall here @ work! ~Chivo Look 4 posts up....it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chivo 0 #17 December 16, 2005 OOOOPS! Thanks, I searched in the attachments and forgot to look for links. ~Chivo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #18 December 16, 2005 QuoteYeah... the "anal-retentive-pricks"... Watch it, that's my mother you're talking about!"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #19 December 16, 2005 Is there a hi-res version of this image available? I want to hang it in my office... mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #20 December 16, 2005 QuoteYeah... the "anal-retentive-pricks"... whats wrong with them...?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #21 December 17, 2005 A friend who is a database admin is a little over organized. He once showed me a spreadsheet for his vacation. He figured out all his activities. Have to be in the water by 9:30 for good visibility. So, have to leave the dock by 8:30. Have to be at the dock at 8:00. Figuring meal time plus travel time, must start breakfast by 7:00. Wake up at 6:00. So, he had a spreadsheet with a week of vacation figured out. A great DBA, but too stressful to hang out with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #22 December 17, 2005 My Christmas: Looking for a way to get OUT of engineering. Been a mechanical engr. for 15+ years. Way the fuck over rated. Where did all the assholes you knew as a kid that were the last people you thought would become engineers go? They memorized their way through engineering school, were worthless as engineers, but sucked their way into management. A bit bitter, but true. Sorry. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #23 December 17, 2005 That CAD drawing is funny... I have done some massive X-mas light displays... I have CAD drawings that look like that, that calculate load per circuit and circuit layouts for lights, with trees and all. Imagine a hotel casino needing to win the casino city's best light display... Some people plug their X-mas displays in with a orange extension cord. This one required a diesel generator the size of a locomotive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NlghtJumper 0 #24 December 17, 2005 Some people just have TOOO much time on their hands! A man will do anything for the right woman, and when that woman destroys him, that man will become a hunk of meat with the common sense of a rodeo clown! ~ Christopher Titus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #25 December 17, 2005 QuoteSome people just have TOOO much time on their hands! Or are paid to turn a building into National Lampoons Christmas Vacation... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
