OT: The Off-Topic Thread XX: La fiesta española

[Johnny Hoxville]

Nice work man!

Also Canada has been crushing it at these games.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

In 24 hours, I'm on a plane to Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

In 24 hours, I'm on a plane to Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Oh I’m so jealous. Have an amazing time.

 

[Kahvi]

I grew up watching European hockey, but I just noticed I've 100% transformed into an NHL fan. Olympic size rink just looks weird and NHL rinks look normal

 

[Kahvi]

I still have six months of my fixed-term contract left, but today my boss offered a permanent position with a raise (not as much as I asked for though). I didn't say yes immidiately, because of few work related things, and I'm still unsure what to do. I don't have any other options yet, but there's this feeling that grass might be greener on the other side of the fence

 

[Ace Rimmer]

I always take the sure thing. You can always leave the job if you find something better.

If there's demand in your field, check to see if the grass is greener.

 

[Kahvi]

There's one project that lasts until late next year where I'm supposed to be the PM. While I could leave any day, I don't like the idea of committing into something and then leave it to others to finish if I find something that looks better. If it wasn't for this, signing new contract would be the obvious choice.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

there's this feeling that grass might be greener on the other side of the fence

Translation: Kahvi wants to be a gardener.

 

[Kahvi]

Translation: Kahvi wants to be a gardener.

Closer than you think

If I had the money, I'd move into a small cabin somewhere middle of nowhere, Lapland maybe

 

[Lunatik]

Closer than you think

If I had the money, I'd move into a small cabin somewhere middle of nowhere, Lapland maybe

You just wanna sit in the sauna all day with a view of a lake

 

[Kahvi]

You just wanna sit in the sauna all day with a view of a lake

Yes, but I have to wait a week before going to my cottage again

 

[Ace Rimmer]

We need more humour in here.

 

[Kahvi]

We need more humour in here.

And positive things. It's almost easter (AKA 4 day weekend) and I'll try to get the 4 days after easter free, 10 day holiday would be sweet.

 

[Kahvi]

I just came back from car dealership, I'll get my new Mazda on Wednesday

 

[Kahvi]

I'm seriously thinking about coming to see a game or two late this year. Cheapest airplane ticket is around 750€ in November, which is not bad.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Let us know if you do.

 

[Kahvi]

Let us know if you do.

I will. I probably could already decide the days to get cheaper tickets and hotel, but I guess it's better to wait till they release the schedule.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

The Jays are looking good so far this year.

 

[Kahvi]

God damn I love when e-services work. It took me less than 90min to drive from work to a shopping mall near my home, get my photo taken for passport, drive home, apply and pay for the passport. Photo was automatically sent from photographer to the Police IT system, and I got a SMS code to use in my passport application, that automatically attached the photo to application.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

It's nice when services like that finally get with the times and use technology to make things easier for everyone.

And then you come across services that refuse to adapt and it's frustrating as hell. A few years ago I applied for a resident card in Hong Kong and part of the process was an in person interview. But... I live in Canada. Can't we Skype, Facetime, or even do it over the phone? Nope. Alright fine, I'll come back for the interview then. I missed the interview because they allocated the time for me and mailed me the information, which took like 2 or 3 weeks to arrive, even though they had my email address on the application. Then I missed the rescheduled interview because of the same circumstances.

 

[Lunatik]

My thoughts go out to those in Cuba and Santa Fe, Texas today. What a shitty day.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Oh man, I didn't even hear about the Cuba news until now.

 

[Lunatik]

Oh man, I didn't even hear about the Cuba news until now.

Honestly, I blame the US. With the embargo, it's difficult for Cuban airlines to get newer planes or even part to fix the ones they do have. Until it is lifted, flying with a Cuban airline is just going to continue to get more and more dangerous.

 

[Lunatik]

@Unlimited Chequing Did my text to you today go through?

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

@Unlimited Chequing Did my text to you today go through?

No, I didn't get anything from you. Last text I received from you was in February.