I think I know my calling... - Page 2

sterlingice · 02-20-2006, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

This is known the world over. When I was in Italy, the brother of one one my co-workers said to me (in broken English) "I am told that you are from Texas. I hear that there are only two things that come from Texas: cows and gay people"

I guess something got lost in the translation...

Ok, that was funny.

SI

Poli · 02-25-2006, 07:22 AM

Watch - the act of keeping awake to guard, protect, or attend.

I just found one our "watches" asleep in his room. He was not only sleeping in his room, but on the floor and in uniform, which is three bad things rolled into one.

After I entered the room and turned on the lights, I stood over him and announced myself, "BDO!", which stands for Barracks Duty Officer.

"Bullsh..," and then he realizes it's not a joke by his roommates.

"I wasn't sleeping petty officer...," he says as he tries to fix the unraveled square knot in his neckerchief, "I was..."

"I don't want to hear it. I know what I saw, and I don't care what you were doing. You're on watch and instead of doing your duty, you're laying in the floor of your room. I hope you didn't want liberty today and you can kiss your qualifications goodbye." Then I walked out the door.

I didn't even have to raise my voice. Man, today was a good day.

Poli · 02-25-2006, 10:05 AM

Woohoo!! A two for one deal! Two sailors who didn't show for their watches, muster, or to report to the office when ordered to do so.

Life is good.

duckman · 02-25-2006, 10:13 AM

You take way to much pleasure in this.

Poli · 02-25-2006, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duckman

You take way to much pleasure in this.

I know. I really should be paying someone to do this.

I think I scared everyone in the barracks with the last announcement for those two to come to the office. As I walked into the office I told their section leader they would be here in less than two minutes. By the time I sat down, they were knocking at the door.

Wolfpack · 02-25-2006, 02:21 PM

"Do you really enjoy this sort of thing?" Ford asked suddenly.

Ardent stopped dead and a look of puzzlement seeped slowly over his face.

"Enjoy?" he boomed. "What do you mean?"

"What I mean," said Ford, " is does it give you a full, satisfying life? Stomping around, shouting, pushing people around..."

Ardent stared up at the low steel ceiling. His mouth slacked. Finally he said, "Well, the hours are good...."

"They'd have to be," agreed Ford.

"Yeah," said Ardent, "but now you come to mention it, most of the actual minutes are pretty lousy. Except...except some of the shouting I quite like."

Crapshoot · 02-25-2006, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfpack

"Do you really enjoy this sort of thing?" Ford asked suddenly.

Ardent stopped dead and a look of puzzlement seeped slowly over his face.

"Enjoy?" he boomed. "What do you mean?"

"What I mean," said Ford, " is does it give you a full, satisfying life? Stomping around, shouting, pushing people around..."

Ardent stared up at the low steel ceiling. His mouth slacked. Finally he said, "Well, the hours are good...."

"They'd have to be," agreed Ford.

"Yeah," said Ardent, "but now you come to mention it, most of the actual minutes are pretty lousy. Except...except some of the shouting I quite like."

Well played ...

Ardent, you ever thought about becoming a high school gym teacher ?

Wolfpack · 02-25-2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Well played ...

Thank you, kind sir. I actually tweaked it a bit because the book was much more insulting to the guard.

Poli · 02-25-2006, 04:49 PM

Classic, Wolfpack. I bow to you.

sterlingice · 02-25-2006, 04:55 PM

Brilliant reference.

SI

Wolfpack · 02-25-2006, 05:22 PM

If you don't mind, could you head down to Raleigh sometime and give the Wolfpack a seriously good shouting-at for the mind-jarring display of ineptness in clutch situations in the Boston College game for me? They much deserve it. Thx.

Poli · 02-25-2006, 09:21 PM

I'll see if I can work that into my schedule.

Poli · 02-26-2006, 12:35 AM

Ping: Drunk Sailors

Don't mess with AE.

Poli · 02-26-2006, 01:37 AM

As the story goes on with my drunk sailors, Sailor B from post #53 gets involved in the story. He's the drunk sailors' roommate, and was out in town with them today.

Problem is, Sailor B didn't have permission to leave the barracks. Didn't seem to stop him, though. I think I ruined his day.

Man, I love this job.

Poli · 02-26-2006, 07:02 AM

Well, I do have four hours remaining, but the night went quietly after the first three hours.

However, my drunk sailors and Sailor B were not my only headaches. A third drunk sailor just returned from the hospital. He doesn't remember what happened, but a gash on his forehead says he was either beat up or fell down. His liberty buddies, the ones that are supposed to look out for him? The two drunk sailors from tonight. Go figure.

To top it off, another one of my sailors was picked up for a DUI while inside the base.

Poli · 03-03-2006, 04:23 PM

I just attended my barracks liberty brief. Wow, was I surprised. Two students stepped out of the rest and presented the liberty song, which turned out to be a rap.

Two sailors banged on a support beam which acted as the beat.

If ya gonna go out sign that liberty log
What
Sign the liberty log
what
sign the liberty log
what
if ya gonna go out sign that liberty log
What
Sign the liberty log
what
sign the liberty log
what

If you gonna go out you need a liberty card

What
need a liberty card
what
need a liberty card
what

If you gonna go out you need a liberty card
What
need a liberty card
what
need a liberty card
what

If you're only Phase 1 (liberty) then you cannot get drunk
What
cannot get drunk
what
cannot get drunk
what
If you're only Phase 1 (liberty) then you cannot get drunk
What
cannot get drunk
what
cannot get drunk
what

If you're not Phase 1 and you're over 21 then you can get drunk
What
then you can get drunk
what
then you can get drunk
what
If you're not Phase 1 and you're over 21 then you can get drunk
What
then you can get drunk
what
then you can get drunk
what

and so on...
Mercy, it was hilarious. They had the entire barracks jumping with it. I have never seen anything like it before. They were dancing, yelling. Wow.

JeeberD · 03-03-2006, 04:45 PM

You should recorded it. Then it would give "Lazy Tuesday" a run for its money...

Poli · 03-03-2006, 04:52 PM

I wish I had.

Poli · 03-21-2006, 07:55 PM

If ONLY I could describe tonight's events. Man, I love my job sometimes.

sterlingice · 03-21-2006, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

If ONLY I could describe tonight's events. Man, I love my job sometimes.

Yeah, but none of us want to hear about your conjugal visits on the job

SI

Poli · 03-31-2006, 07:46 PM

ROAR!!!

JeeberD · 03-31-2006, 07:51 PM

I'm a-skured!

Poli · 03-31-2006, 08:44 PM

I'd quote what one of the sailors said, but it would be taken out of context.

Let's just say he's not happy with me.

Poli · 08-07-2007, 07:37 PM

I may no longer do this job, but I did use the skill today. My wife was pulled over, probably justified, this morning...but the officer was by her account was very, very rude. She was upset, and that upset me.

I called to find out where to file a report. The officer's supervisor called me back. By the time I was done talking, the supervisor was tripping over himself apologizing, promised to "square his officer away", and gave me the information I needed to contact Internal Affairs.

That was fun.

TonyR · 08-07-2007, 07:59 PM

It's nice when there is an IA division that can handle that for most agencies. Unfortunately, that is also on of my many duties associated with me being a supervisor at work. There are too many hats, and unfortunately, anything that comes down or goes up is funneled through the first level supervisor (my job).

02-25-2006, 07:22 AM	#52
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Watch - the act of keeping awake to guard, protect, or attend. I just found one our "watches" asleep in his room. He was not only sleeping in his room, but on the floor and in uniform, which is three bad things rolled into one. After I entered the room and turned on the lights, I stood over him and announced myself, "BDO!", which stands for Barracks Duty Officer. "Bullsh..," and then he realizes it's not a joke by his roommates. "I wasn't sleeping petty officer...," he says as he tries to fix the unraveled square knot in his neckerchief, "I was..." "I don't want to hear it. I know what I saw, and I don't care what you were doing. You're on watch and instead of doing your duty, you're laying in the floor of your room. I hope you didn't want liberty today and you can kiss your qualifications goodbye." Then I walked out the door. I didn't even have to raise my voice. Man, today was a good day. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

02-25-2006, 02:21 PM	#56
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	"Do you really enjoy this sort of thing?" Ford asked suddenly. Ardent stopped dead and a look of puzzlement seeped slowly over his face. "Enjoy?" he boomed. "What do you mean?" "What I mean," said Ford, " is does it give you a full, satisfying life? Stomping around, shouting, pushing people around..." Ardent stared up at the low steel ceiling. His mouth slacked. Finally he said, "Well, the hours are good...." "They'd have to be," agreed Ford. "Yeah," said Ardent, "but now you come to mention it, most of the actual minutes are pretty lousy. Except...except some of the shouting I quite like." Last edited by Wolfpack : 02-25-2006 at 02:21 PM.

02-25-2006, 04:49 PM	#59
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Classic, Wolfpack. I bow to you. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

02-25-2006, 04:55 PM	#60
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Brilliant reference. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

02-25-2006, 09:21 PM	#62
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	I'll see if I can work that into my schedule. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

02-25-2006, 10:05 AM	#53
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Woohoo!! A two for one deal! Two sailors who didn't show for their watches, muster, or to report to the office when ordered to do so. Life is good. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

02-25-2006, 05:22 PM	#61
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	If you don't mind, could you head down to Raleigh sometime and give the Wolfpack a seriously good shouting-at for the mind-jarring display of ineptness in clutch situations in the Boston College game for me? They much deserve it. Thx.

02-26-2006, 12:35 AM	#63
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Ping: Drunk Sailors Don't mess with AE. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

02-26-2006, 01:37 AM	#64
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	As the story goes on with my drunk sailors, Sailor B from post #53 gets involved in the story. He's the drunk sailors' roommate, and was out in town with them today. Problem is, Sailor B didn't have permission to leave the barracks. Didn't seem to stop him, though. I think I ruined his day. Man, I love this job. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

02-26-2006, 07:02 AM	#65
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Well, I do have four hours remaining, but the night went quietly after the first three hours. However, my drunk sailors and Sailor B were not my only headaches. A third drunk sailor just returned from the hospital. He doesn't remember what happened, but a gash on his forehead says he was either beat up or fell down. His liberty buddies, the ones that are supposed to look out for him? The two drunk sailors from tonight. Go figure. To top it off, another one of my sailors was picked up for a DUI while inside the base. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

03-03-2006, 04:23 PM	#66
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	I just attended my barracks liberty brief. Wow, was I surprised. Two students stepped out of the rest and presented the liberty song, which turned out to be a rap. Two sailors banged on a support beam which acted as the beat. If ya gonna go out sign that liberty log What Sign the liberty log what sign the liberty log what if ya gonna go out sign that liberty log What Sign the liberty log what sign the liberty log what If you gonna go out you need a liberty card What need a liberty card what need a liberty card what If you gonna go out you need a liberty card What need a liberty card what need a liberty card what If you're only Phase 1 (liberty) then you cannot get drunk What cannot get drunk what cannot get drunk what If you're only Phase 1 (liberty) then you cannot get drunk What cannot get drunk what cannot get drunk what If you're not Phase 1 and you're over 21 then you can get drunk What then you can get drunk what then you can get drunk what If you're not Phase 1 and you're over 21 then you can get drunk What then you can get drunk what then you can get drunk what and so on... Mercy, it was hilarious. They had the entire barracks jumping with it. I have never seen anything like it before. They were dancing, yelling. Wow. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

03-03-2006, 04:45 PM	#67
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	You should recorded it. Then it would give "Lazy Tuesday" a run for its money... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-03-2006, 04:52 PM	#68
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	I wish I had. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

03-21-2006, 07:55 PM	#69
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	If ONLY I could describe tonight's events. Man, I love my job sometimes. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

03-31-2006, 07:46 PM	#71
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	ROAR!!! __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

03-31-2006, 07:51 PM	#72
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I'm a-skured! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-31-2006, 08:44 PM	#73
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	I'd quote what one of the sailors said, but it would be taken out of context. Let's just say he's not happy with me. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

08-07-2007, 07:37 PM	#74
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	I may no longer do this job, but I did use the skill today. My wife was pulled over, probably justified, this morning...but the officer was by her account was very, very rude. She was upset, and that upset me. I called to find out where to file a report. The officer's supervisor called me back. By the time I was done talking, the supervisor was tripping over himself apologizing, promised to "square his officer away", and gave me the information I needed to contact Internal Affairs. That was fun. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

08-07-2007, 07:59 PM	#75
TonyR High School Varsity Join Date: May 2003 Location: Texas	It's nice when there is an IA division that can handle that for most agencies. Unfortunately, that is also on of my many duties associated with me being a supervisor at work. There are too many hats, and unfortunately, anything that comes down or goes up is funneled through the first level supervisor (my job). __________________ XBox360 GamerTag - Tonyr76 Former HTer

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