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Verily, the chocolate bunny rabbits doth run and play while Mr. Parcelan gently hums:
I, personally, was just a little weirded out that there was more spam than sex in Bloodsage's planned afternoon.
I figured no one would get the Monty Python reference otherwise. 
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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This insanity brought to you by Almond:
No, I learned that I'm not allowed to ask anymore.
This is an exception man. I mean, you shouldn't do it every time, but there are just some times you know, where it's appropriate.
I'm with Dens on this one.
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Karnaj wrote, obviously thinking too hard:
Wait, Bane's gay? Huh, news to me.
since 85 grandma.
I'm going to be Stephanie from lazy town. I'm gonne buy a costume that is supposed to fit an 8 to 10 year old and wear it. I'll bring along an Ipod and speakers and break dance to the cake song.
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How.... Mr. Parcelan.... uughhhhhh:
After all, I figure if we just give him what he wants, he'll leave us alone. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to build this Maginot Line to keep Maradon out.
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Tarquinn enlisted the help of an infinite number of monkeys to write:
Pfah, he'll just bypass it via the Netherlands and Belgium!
This is foolproof, shut up.
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How.... Mr. Parcelan.... uughhhhhh:
This is foolproof, shut up.
Yeah, but is it Maradonproof?
Edit: Although, I might agree that he falls into the fool-category sometimes. Tarquinn fucked around with this message on 10-18-2006 at 02:04 AM.
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite. - John Kenneth Galbraith
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Bloodsage obviously shouldn't have said:
I'd invite you over, but we'd both go to jail.
What? Why? 
You are airforce, that is like a totally different entity... or something.
Stupid rules.
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Led startled the peaceful upland Gorillas, blurting:
What? Why?You are airforce, that is like a totally different entity... or something.
Stupid rules.
Yeah, but I'm an O-5 and you're an E-4? Bad joojoo.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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This insanity brought to you by Led:
What? Why?You are airforce, that is like a totally different entity... or something.
Stupid rules.
The only way to get around fraternization is to invite the whole activity.
For example, my dad would throw parties when he was in. He was an E-7, and he'd just invite his whole command. That way, he had O's and E's shooting pool together.
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Bloodsage's unholy Backstreet Boys obsession manifested in:
Yeah, but I'm an O-5 and you're an E-4? Bad joojoo.
Ya know, nothing says you can't fraternize with retired E's. Which we've already done a few times any way (just as a reminder). Elena and I could always drop by.
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Verily, the chocolate bunny rabbits doth run and play while Callalron gently hums:
Ya know, nothing says you can't fraternize with retired E's. Which we've already done a few times any way (just as a reminder). Elena and I could always drop by.
Absolutely--you're welcome to drop by.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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Noxhil2 enlisted the help of an infinite number of monkeys to write:
Why is it that officers can't socialize with enlisted from another branch if it is completely outside of any official capacity>? It seems kind of outdated; I see a use for it in the past, but I'm not sure how an officer from another branch could show favoritism in a meaningful way
You'd be surprised how much sway any officer holds over the enlisted from any service. We're taught to recognize the rank first and foremost and act in a manner that conveys respect and professionalism.
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From the book of Karnaj, chapter 3, verse 16:
When you're a kid, you love Halloween for candy. When you're an adult (heterosexual male, at least), you love Halloween for the eye candy.
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And I was all like 'Oh yeah?' and Ares was all like:
My costume finally arrived today. It's a little snug, like I knew it would be in the hip-tal region, so I'm going to take it out a bit.. Plus I'm going to be adding a band of black fabric on the bottom because it's a little.. Uh.. Short for me (even thouse it said 5'5-5'8" tall, I'm 5'6)_... As in.. Clear view as soon as I sit down/bend over.
To steal an old gimmick...
*Clank*
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Bloodsage had this to say about the Spice Girls:
Yeah, but I'm an O-5 and you're an E-4? Bad joojoo.
Oh well, I would probably be pretty scared of you in person anyways. Officers do that 
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING, PRIVATE!?"
"oh god HEART ATTACK#!%"
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
Throwing them out the back of the aircraft? ;D
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Quoth Led:
What is your style?Throwing them out the back of the aircraft? ;D
Nah, I just have a quiet word with the appropriate senior NCO and let him or her sort it out in his or her own particular way. Bloodsage fucked around with this message on 10-21-2006 at 09:46 AM.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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Ares thought this was the Ricky Martin Fan Club Forum and wrote:
My costume finally arrived today. It's a little snug, like I knew it would be in the hip-tal region, so I'm going to take it out a bit.. Plus I'm going to be adding a band of black fabric on the bottom because it's a little.. Uh.. Short for me (even thouse it said 5'5-5'8" tall, I'm 5'6)_... As in.. Clear view as soon as I sit down/bend over.
pics plz.
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Led had this to say about dark elf butts:
What is your style?Throwing them out the back of the aircraft? ;D
"Do you know what a Tail hook is?" Or "Airman do you have any idea how much trust is generated by a jet engine?"
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Bloodsage had this to say about Duck Tales:
Nah, I just have a quiet word with the appropriate senior NCO and let him or her sort it out in his or her own particular way.
Well yeah, but you were supposed to say something outrageous and such Not the realistic answer!
Leadership is hard btw Led fucked around with this message on 10-21-2006 at 02:07 PM. I am in charge of a few other nurses now, and I find it really difficult to break the old camraderie thing How do you do it? I find myself in a position where I really need to bring the hammer down, but I find myself incapable of doing it to my friends.
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Led startled the peaceful upland Gorillas, blurting:
Well yeah, but you were supposed to say something outrageous and suchNot the realistic answer!
Well, first I throw them in the tank with the laser-sharks, after dusting them liberally with Mrs. Dash.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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Karnaj had this to say about Knight Rider:
When you're a kid, you love Halloween for candy. When you're an adult (heterosexual male, at least), you love Halloween for the eye candy.
Yes, I love the littluns as well.
"Don't want to sound like a fanboy, but I am with you. I'll buy it for sure, it's just a matter of for how long I will be playing it..."
- Silvast, Battle.net forums
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Willias had this to say about the Spice Girls:
pics plz.
Too late, already altered it and it looks great. I think it looks better than it did before. Gave it more contrast by adding all of the black. And, I made the obi a bit wider too, so it covers the two areas that I sortof messed up on (not being a great seamstress).
Now, the look is almost complete, but I still need a good pair of stilettos.
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Everyone wondered WTF when BeauChan wrote:
I changed the idea of my costume to a dominatrix (sssssh, ashley!) for hallowe'en instead of a wench, becuase I found this awesome corset I had to buy.Now, the look is almost complete, but I still need a good pair of stilettos.
Some things never change.
What are you doing for halloween?
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BeauChan had this to say about John Romero:
I changed the idea of my costume to a dominatrix (sssssh, ashley!) for hallowe'en instead of a wench, becuase I found this awesome corset I had to buy.Now, the look is almost complete, but I still need a good pair of stilettos.
aaaaaaaarrrrrgggggggghhhhhhh
"Don't want to sound like a fanboy, but I am with you. I'll buy it for sure, it's just a matter of for how long I will be playing it..."
- Silvast, Battle.net forums
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Led had this to say about Optimus Prime:
Well yeah, but you were supposed to say something outrageous and suchLeadership is hard btw
I am in charge of a few other nurses now, and I find it really difficult to break the old camraderie thing
There's a time for being friends and there is a time for working. I found myself in charge of a recaltricent airman today. Every time I told her to do something, she would mutter under her breath and make insulting remarks directed at my shop, if not at me personally.
Every time I gave her an order, she questioned me, and not in the respectful way that something like that should be done. Nothing I made her do was outside her job description, nor was it any sort of punishment. This kid has been in the Navy for less than 3 months, and she doesnt seem to want to understand rank structure.
When she started getting mouthy with me, I gave her a verbal warning. When it did not stop, I went to my supervisor about her antics. I did not witness this, but I do know that he took her aside for a little one-on-one. She treats the military like high school and refuses to show the proper rank respect.
I did get her to do as she was told, however, by being firm in my wording and leaving no room for arguements. I would say some of the best advice I can give you is not to ask someone to do something, but to tell them to do it. Asking them to do a task leaves the opening for arguement and dissent. Giving a direct order gives you grounds for discipline if the order is not carried out.
When you are in charge, its alright to have comraderie, but there should always be that line between 'buddies' and 'authority figure'. You're in charge, not them, and if given the chance, they'll walk all over you.
And never be shy about getting YOUR supervisor involved if a situation is beyond your ability. Leadership is a skill that is learned more often than not, and your supervisor should understand.
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Your words are as empty as your soul! Mankind ill needs a savior such as Ares!
Too late, already altered it and it looks great. I think it looks better than it did before. Gave it more contrast by adding all of the black. And, I made the obi a bit wider too, so it covers the two areas that I sortof messed up on (not being a great seamstress).
Too late nothing. I believe I demanded pics before the above "wardrobe malfunction."
Make with the complying, woman! >:[
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Led startled the peaceful upland Gorillas, blurting:
Well yeah, but you were supposed to say something outrageous and suchLeadership is hard btw
Yeah, it's a tough situation when you're given a leadership position after being "one of the guys." It makes it worse when there are people--and there are always a few--who think that they can take advantage of you because they know you, or that they don't have to do what you say.
There are several thing you have to do to handle this. First, you have to make sure that nothing you are doing encourages such behavior. You have to keep it in the front of your mind that you're not just one of the guys, anymore. Hang out socially with the other section leaders instead of the people who work for you, for example. Insist on the same courtesies from everybody--if your friends are truly your friends, they'll understand.
Second, you have to be fair. You can't throw all the good jobs to the people you like and all the shit jobs to the people you don't know. Make sure it's obvious that you assign work fairly and give special projects or opportunities based on merit. Make an effort to get to know everyone in your section, so that it doesn't seem like you're paying attention only to those you already know.
Third, set standards and enforce them. I can't tell you specifically what to do without knowing the size and level of your section, but you need to make sure everyone knows what you expect and that you will not play favorites. I like to use a meeting for the purpose, where I get everyone together and lay out my expectations. Don't emphasize consequences, though; emphasize the mission and how everyone can contribute. The consequences are implied, and everyone should already be fully aware.
Fourth, handle your own discipline. As much as possible, and to the extent you are allowed. This doesn't exactly contradict Azakias' advice, but you can't run for help all the time without being perceived as weak. A lot of new leaders make this mistake--they want to be the good guy, and so leave all the unpleasant jobs to their supervisors. When you notice someone out of line in a way you can't accept, then pull them aside and have a quick word about standards and what you expect. If they continue to be out of line, pull them aside for a no-kidding verbal counseling session where you quote chapter and verse of the rules and remind them that they've already been warned. Document the session with a note to yourself. If that doesn't work, you move on to written counseling, where you prepare an MFR with the facts: you observed X behavior that breaks Y standard and they were given a verbal reminder on Z date. You both sign it (see your specific rules on how these work, but, generally, they don't have the option not to sign) and it goes in their file to be used or not in writing their next fitness report. I imagine that's about the extent of your supervisory powers, so any further infractions, or behaviors that require real disciplinary action probably must be referred to your chain of command.
On the other hand, don't hesitate to talk to the other section supervisors or your supervisor about techniques for handling the situation. They'll have all gone through the same thing, and as long as you're asking as a means of learning and not as a way to make them do your job, you should be fine.
Finally, you just have to make the mental adjustment. You can't go overboard putting on airs like you're better than everyone, but you also can't act like one of the guys and bad-mouth policy and smoke and joke with everyone all the time. At your level, the adjustment should be relatively small, but it has to be clear from your example that you take your responsibility seriously and are setting a good example. At that point, if your friends don't shape up after a quiet word asking for their cooperation. . .you have to wonder if they're really your friends. And at that point, you know what you need to do.
It can be difficult, but, on the other hand, you don't want your bosses to have to come down on you because you're not stepping up to your new responsibilities. It's never any fun being the bad guy, but it's sometimes necessary.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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How much Ares can a Ares-chuck chuck?
Some things never change.What are you doing for halloween?
I'm going to Andrew's party... somehow I think the outfit is a little risque for sam's, lol
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How.... BeauChan.... uughhhhhh:
Nah, we're going to a club. Everyone is going to look like a skank there...
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Densetsu had this to say about dark elf butts:
Too late nothing. I believe I demanded pics before the above "wardrobe malfunction."Make with the complying, woman! >:[
Hear, hear!
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DrPaintThinner wrote this then went back to looking for porn:
I like how this thread has derailed into stuff not about costume ideas
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