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Sat. OT...What do YOU do...

...when you do what you do?

 

Me , I'm a "Commercial/industrial piping systems installation specialist" plumber.

My personal penance for fiddling while my college years burned.

Resigned to my fate , my secret desire now is to be a guy in a truck with a sewer snake so I don't have to deal with CAD or the other overachievers who populate my profession...but alas , you can't get hired for service when all your resume screams is "Commercial - and he wants UNION MONEY!"

 

Feel free to subtly or overtly exaggerate or lie convincingly.

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I'm a "me firster."

Here I am again!

But I’m a history professor m-f.

bringing you moral turpitude since 1963

by Idaho Nick on Mar 21, 2009 6:43 AM PDT reply actions  

I sell drugs and don’t go to jail for it! I’m a pharmacist, which you probably already figured out by my screen name.

Brian Sabean: continuing to monitor the CC and Manny situations

by rxmeister on Mar 21, 2009 6:55 AM PDT reply actions  

whoa, I actually never got that before today… somehow.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Mar 21, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

Same. are we dumb?

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

As long as you is learning.

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Mar 21, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Witch doctor!!

Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.

by Lyle on Mar 23, 2009 3:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

I ain't got no idea

OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"

by victor frankenstein on Mar 23, 2009 5:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

I thought he was black.

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by Natto on Mar 21, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I still don’t get it.

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Mar 21, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rx is the honorific for Pharmacist.

Meister, well . . .

I'm spent, just can't rosterbate anymore.

by oldjacket on Mar 21, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, I should have figured it out.

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Mar 21, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes. Yes you should have.

Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.

by Lyle on Mar 23, 2009 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

Me neither.

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by WalrusMan on Mar 21, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe you can fill me in on something that's long baffled me

How the hell did “rx” become the abbreviation for “prescription,” anyway?

Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly

by jcb9 on Mar 21, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rx supposedly is derived from the Latin word for recipe. I’ve read some mythological interpertations as well, but they’re probably crap.

email Matt Cain at findsawaytolose.com

by rxmeister on Mar 21, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I knew this. Then again, I’ve know rx for years online (met when he visited SF several years ago).

by SFGuy on Mar 21, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m an Air Traffic Controller in Colorado Springs, CO.

Proud supporter of the Fightin' Hydrants.

by Little Napoleon on Mar 21, 2009 8:24 AM PDT reply actions  

I am at work....

….but not on position. Thankfully, Government Jobs come with plenty of off time.

Proud supporter of the Fightin' Hydrants.

by Little Napoleon on Mar 21, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

So when you call Goofus “heavy”, you’re just referring to the turbulence he creates, and not his actual weight?

Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.

by Lyle on Mar 23, 2009 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

I’m a Marketing Specialist for a company that produces technology focused trade shows/conventions.

Baseball is a lot like life. The line drives are caught, the squibbles go for base hits. It's an unfair game. -Rod Kanehl

by j14 on Mar 21, 2009 8:40 AM PDT reply actions  

purchasing manager and production supervisor for a company that makes disposable labware and medical testing supplies. Centrifuge tubes and pipette tips mostly.

Fairley odd parent to Wendell

by WTF on Mar 21, 2009 8:59 AM PDT reply actions  

My job title is “Content Screener.” The company I work for does the online obituary sections for newspapers – they come with guestbooks, and basically, my main job is to make sure people don’t use the guestbooks to reveal that the deceased was having an affair, or to blame Aunt Mary for sending him to an early grave, or just basically from being jerks and causing fights.

Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly

by jcb9 on Mar 21, 2009 9:06 AM PDT reply actions  

unique...

"It hurts sooooooo... good!"

by Baybear on Mar 21, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

If I’m remembering correctly, you have a stockpile of hilarious and inappropriate obituaries, right?

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Mar 21, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

Hilarious and inappropriate obituaries are rare, though they do happen. What I have is a huge (it would be 51 pages if I printed it out) collection of insane things people have posted (or tried to post) to the guestbooks.

Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly

by jcb9 on Mar 21, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

Excellent

I was close….ish. You should do a weekly post that features those.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Mar 21, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe someday, but it’s probably not the best idea while I’m still working there.

Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly

by jcb9 on Mar 21, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chicken.

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Mar 21, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

You could just change your username so no one would know. Something like “9bcj” – that always works.

Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.

by Lyle on Mar 23, 2009 3:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

Software Developer contracted to a number of commercial banks.

by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 21, 2009 9:17 AM PDT reply actions  

Work for a utility, water and wastewater. Vic go with the secret desire. There’s a gold mine out there for sewer snakes and grease traps. Everyone is your client- resident, commerical, cities and agencies like mine.

by timmeh on Mar 21, 2009 9:22 AM PDT reply actions  

I make six figures just by writing a baseball blog, but I pretend like I have another job so I’m not expected to write as much.

by Grant Brisbee on Mar 21, 2009 9:30 AM PDT reply actions  

History Teacher. Seventh Grade.

On spring break for the next two weeks. Suck it, other professions!

On the other hand, I just got a pink slip and there’s a decent chance that it will not get rescinded (5-8 million dollars are being cut in our district and I’m a first year teacher and there are other reasons too). So I am looking for another job for next year.

Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
..and this 10 is for the World San Francisco fans Classic.

by thehavenot on Mar 21, 2009 9:39 AM PDT reply actions  

Another teaching job? or just another job job?
I’m sure you are aware of edjoin.

by Merope on Mar 21, 2009 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

Another teaching job

Yes, I know of edjoin. I know of other places to look, too. I’ll have a job next year. I’d estimate that I have a 50/50 chance of coming back to the same district next year. But if I don’t, I might get a job in another district. And if I don’t, the place that I teach at on Saturdays offered to hire me on full-time.

Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
..and this 10 is for the World San Francisco fans Classic.

by thehavenot on Mar 22, 2009 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

You have options!

Cool. Unlike Natedog.

Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.

by Lyle on Mar 23, 2009 5:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

Wow, two weeks for spring break? I went to approximately 79,000 schools (okay, 8) and I never had two weeks!

Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly

by jcb9 on Mar 21, 2009 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

when we were on a year round schedule we usually had 4 weeks, but were in school till the end of june. Now we’re back to stoopit traditional schedule and only have a week :(

by Merope on Mar 21, 2009 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

I know some people like the year-round schedule, but I always hated the idea. Having a full summer vacation was a key part of maintaining my sanity back in my middle school/junior high/high school days.

When I went to school in Central Jersey, we were in class until almost the end of June, but in that case it was because we had all the Jewish holidays off.

Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly

by jcb9 on Mar 21, 2009 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, but as a teacher I find that having little patches of sanity throughout the year helped me get through the year better. In the past we’d won awards for attendance, this year our attendance is horrible.

Plus on the year round schedule it was nice to go to Yosemite or Tahoe in November or April when nobody else was there.

by Merope on Mar 21, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

and gave you more time to smoke pot?

by SFGuy on Mar 21, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not for me, maybe for others.
I teach 4 & 5 year olds so it’s nice to only be responsible for myself every so often.

by Merope on Mar 21, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's fairly unique

I believe we tack on an extra week of school at the beginning of the year.

Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
..and this 10 is for the World San Francisco fans Classic.

by thehavenot on Mar 22, 2009 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

I’m still a week away. :-(

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
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by WalrusMan on Mar 21, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Accountant and you better believe my MCC time is getting billed out to somebody right now.

by W8ingForATitle on Mar 21, 2009 9:46 AM PDT reply actions  

THIS!

Me too

Why isn't Sabean held accountable for leading the Giants into many years of mediocrity???

by oldrips on Mar 21, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Attorney, currently working on my own as a consultant doing contracts and licensing agreements for various software companies. Well, in theory – the craptastic economy is hitting my client base pretty hard and there aren’t many contracts needed while they hunker down.

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on Mar 21, 2009 9:46 AM PDT reply actions  

I handle international sales for a motorcycle exhaust company. I also work under the marketing umbrella as well.

Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt

by Giant among Angels on Mar 21, 2009 9:54 AM PDT reply actions  

You sell exhaust?

by cakes on Mar 21, 2009 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yup, it’s a fun job. I meet some interesting bikers.

Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt

by Giant among Angels on Mar 21, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ones who are low on carbon monoxide?

I feel like there’s some lingo I’m not getting here.

by cakes on Mar 21, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who, the bikers?

Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt

by Giant among Angels on Mar 21, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

To me, selling exhaust sounds like, you know, selling exhaust. The stuff that comes out the tail pipe. Which I wouldn’t think people would generally, um, buy. I’m guessing you’re talking about something else.

by cakes on Mar 21, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Exhaust pipes

Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt

by Giant among Angels on Mar 21, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

drool

OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"

by victor frankenstein on Mar 21, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Exhaust for cruiser types, or streetbike and track geeks?

Adoptive Parent of Francisco Peguero. He can throw, he can run, he can hit(fastballs), and he's Dominican. What else do you need to know?

by haverecords on Mar 21, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

American V-twin, Metric Cruisers, Sport, Off Road

Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt

by Giant among Angels on Mar 21, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

i install wood flooring when i’m not loitering around here.

by giantdonkey on Mar 21, 2009 10:30 AM PDT reply actions  

I am living the good life of a retiree.

Before the current downturn some companies were offering buyouts to their employees to get rid of the old and bring in the new. Little did my boss think that I would take them up on their offer but I took the money and ran like a scalded dog with three legs. Now with all the new hires being laid off I am very glad I did. I think I will go work on my tan.

"It hurts sooooooo... good!"

by Baybear on Mar 21, 2009 10:38 AM PDT reply actions  

enjoy. Gives you lots of time to run your own personal little gameday

email Matt Cain at findsawaytolose.com

by rxmeister on Mar 21, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

you point is????

"It hurts sooooooo... good!"

by Baybear on Mar 21, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

Baybear

Meet rxmeister. He makes jokes.

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Mar 21, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions  

Baybear

Meet rxmeister McCoveyChronicles. He We make jokes.

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
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by WalrusMan on Mar 21, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

speech therapist – elementary school. Luckily I still have my job after all the layoffs.

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Mar 21, 2009 10:46 AM PDT reply actions  

I had a little st-st-st-st…dammit…stutter in elementary school. Someone like you helped me out.

Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt

by Giant among Angels on Mar 21, 2009 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m taking classes here in Sac to be a speech language pathology assistant. I wanted to be an SLP but the programs that exist offer classes at ridiculous times of the day!

by Merope on Mar 21, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe you’re the one who taught me how to say an r instead of a w.

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
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by WalrusMan on Mar 21, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I doubt it

since

a. this is only my third year doing it
b. I don’t think I’ve managed to teach a kid how to say an /r/ yet

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Mar 21, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ah. It was quite a while ago anyway, and it was a slightly large woman as well.

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."

by WalrusMan on Mar 21, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

They make the rockin' world go 'round.

OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"

by victor frankenstein on Mar 21, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Intern/staff writer for the sports section at my local paper

Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil and has "looked just super so far," according to Felipe Alou...according to Baggs.

by BrianBokake on Mar 21, 2009 10:50 AM PDT reply actions  

If I told you I’d have to kill you.

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below .500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
Lowering the Quality of Internet Discourse Since 1985™

by S.F. Giangst on Mar 21, 2009 10:58 AM PDT reply actions  

you're brian sabean, aren't you?

i knew it! kickin’ the tired of the online fanbase, eh?

Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...

by Smoke on the Water on Mar 21, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

that was supposed to say “tires” but i think it may actually work better this way…

Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...

by Smoke on the Water on Mar 21, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Mar 21, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I only kill bad people. Sabean kills hope itself.

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below .500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
Lowering the Quality of Internet Discourse Since 1985™

by S.F. Giangst on Mar 22, 2009 4:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

Research Scientist. I’m pretty much a specialist in sequencing different genomes, plasmids, DNA fragments, and PCR products.

by DividedByZero on Mar 21, 2009 11:05 AM PDT reply actions  

Double dominant epistasis ftw!

Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.

by Lyle on Mar 23, 2009 5:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

I listen to other people talk. Sometimes I get to talk. Mostly, I just listen, though. Sometimes I get to write stuff, but not very often right now. I’m supposed to write about what I heard other people say, but I don’t do it as often because it doesn’t seem to matter very much. I look at a lot of documents, but they’re basically all the same, just the names are different, so I don’t really look that closely anymore.

Basically, I just surf the internet all day and look for more professionally rewarding work, which unsurprisingly, I’m not finding.

Bonds stands alone.

Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal

by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 21, 2009 11:10 AM PDT reply actions  

Newspaper reporter, City Hall beat. At least until we go out of business.

by Dan from NM on Mar 21, 2009 11:12 AM PDT reply actions  

Question

Dan, in all seriousness, how does the biz look from your perspective? Those of us in TV are reasonably alarmed at our dropping viewership, and I understand the newspaper biz is worse. How do you see everthing shaking out in the next 10-15 years?

Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.

by Lyle on Mar 23, 2009 5:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

Can open, worms everywhere

I’m a freelance writer for minorleaguebaseball.com. I’m writing the weekly California League notebooks for the site this season.

I’m actually happy that I was laid off in October. I was doing temp admin assistant jobs here and there, but now I actually have time to do a job I love. Not bad for a summer job!

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2009 11:14 AM PDT reply actions  

This is awesome. I love hearing stories like this. I wish more people could do something that they really enjoy as a living.

I was a musician when I got into my current line of work. I kind of geeked around with software as a hobby. The fact that I needed to eat forced me to start doing it as a job. It feels like a tar pit trap now.

by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 21, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

I was on the fence about blabbing about my new gig here. I kinda wanted people to happen over to milb.com and see my name attached to the work there, but then, if you don’t toot your own horn, who’s going to?

The good thing is that freelancing is a good option for a broke-ass college student, too. So if milb.com wants to renew my contract for next season and beyond, I’m totally up for it.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

Will you be traveling to all the Cal League locations? By the way, awesome gig.

Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt

by Giant among Angels on Mar 21, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I plan on visiting each Cal League venue at least once this season. I really want to cover the California/Carolina League All Star Game in Lake Elsinore, either for SF Dugout or milb.com. Driving to SoCal by myself will be…interesting. I’ve never gone further than San Jose behind the wheel.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Beware the Grapevine

Seriously, congratulations on the new gig. Anybody we can write/email to praise your work this year, and hopefully influence them into hiring you on a more permanent basis?

Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.

by Lyle on Mar 23, 2009 5:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

Why do they call so mountains the grapevine???

I’ve never understood and I’ve never cared enough to research it.

Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
..and this 10 is for the World San Francisco fans Classic.

by thehavenot on Mar 23, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

Grapevine, CA

is the town at the bottom of the hill and there are grapevines that grow there:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grapevine_Canyon,_California

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Mar 23, 2009 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

When going north, I usually stop at the Jack in the Box there to either relieve myself or get a breakfast jack.

Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt

by Giant among Angels on Mar 23, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ah. I myself tend to enjoy the occasional BJ as well.

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."

by WalrusMan on Mar 24, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

…TWSS

Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday

by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 24, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

TGWOS

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below .500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
Lowering the Quality of Internet Discourse Since 1985™

by S.F. Giangst on Mar 24, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think they mean

That’s what Charles Barkley said

I'm spent, just can't rosterbate anymore.

by oldjacket on Mar 25, 2009 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

Easy on Sir Charles.

Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt

by Giant among Angels on Mar 25, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks

I’ll do some research and find out where the asskissing should be directed.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 23, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

Probably somewhere in the vicinity of the booty area.

by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 23, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

My I-5 recommendation

Stop at the Apricot Tree in Firebaugh, enjoy a delicious slice of Apricot Pie and marvel at the world’s most incredible collection of vintage lunchboxes.

My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.

by Kitspool on Mar 23, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

That sounds good

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 23, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

Baron

Preferrably, you should be listening to this as you approach the Grapevine.

Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.

by Lyle on Mar 24, 2009 7:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

The drive is much better in the middle of the night. I have road rage and have promised myself not to drive the 5 during the day.

Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt

by Giant among Angels on Mar 23, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

You still gonna venture down to Fresno this season?

Stupid is as Ruben Rivera does...

by bkrhater on Mar 25, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’ll likely be in Fresno for Opening Day, though as working media.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 25, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does “working media” = no beer?

I think I’m gonna take Luke to Opening Day here. I dunno, though. The kid may be a bit burned out from Opening Day at Mays then Opening Day here two days later.

Anyway, if you find yourself here, let me know and I’ll recommend some decent hotels/restaurants.

Stupid is as Ruben Rivera does...

by bkrhater on Mar 25, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Working media means I can’t mingle with the commoners. I’m too busy holed up in the ivory tower press box. If I do stay a few days in Fresno then perhaps we can meet for a lunchtime drink.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 25, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don’t you wish you could go back a long time ago when people drank beer at work?

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by WalrusMan on Mar 25, 2009 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who doesn't?

“Fuck it. Throw a ceiling up , no one’s gonna see it.”

OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"

by victor frankenstein on Mar 25, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just had tree martunis for breakfast

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Mar 26, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

Sweet!

Be sure to FanShot every article for us.

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by WalrusMan on Mar 21, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Will there be a comments section?

by timmeh on Mar 21, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t know, but if there is to be a comments section on the MiLB.com stories, I’m sure I’ll get the same inane sexist bullshit like the emails I get from time to time.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fine. I won’t email anymore

by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 21, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I knew it was you!

No seriously, the “best” one was the guy who emailed me saying I needed to give up sportswriting, to get married and have kids. He didn’t say anything else. If he’d said something critical about something I wrote I’d try to care, but nope.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow what an idiot.

He didn’t include the cleaning part.

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by WalrusMan on Mar 21, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

And then he went back to posting on SFGate.

My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.

by Kitspool on Mar 23, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

SFGate posters are notoriously idiotic. And I think you just insulted their intelligence.

by Johnny Disaster on Mar 24, 2009 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

Well what name are you going to use? Chris isn’t going to give anything up, unless there’s a picture.

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by WalrusMan on Mar 21, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’ve been using Chris since I got started in the business (before SF Dugout) and I’ve never posted a personal photo with my stuff. The “she” pronoun shows up once or twice in my brief personal blurb on SF Dugout but that’s it.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm a student at Columbia university...

and in my spare time, I work at the rare book and manuscript library on campus.

by Squeaky on Mar 21, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions  

fixed

Computer programmer

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Mar 21, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does not understand.

OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"

by victor frankenstein on Mar 21, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

d’oh. was thinking it was xanthan.

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Mar 21, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Graduate Student

Studying neuroscience. I used to study (and teach a little bit of) neuropharmacology, hence the username, but now I’m more of a physiologist. My goal entering grad school was to become a professor, but now that I’m writing my first grant proposal, I’m having second thoughts.

by neurofarm on Mar 21, 2009 11:50 AM PDT reply actions  

you should have second thoughts. Grant is already married.

email Matt Cain at findsawaytolose.com

by rxmeister on Mar 21, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

Well done sir

I'm spent, just can't rosterbate anymore.

by oldjacket on Mar 21, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

I liked that.

Kelenna is mine...;>

by girltothemax on Mar 21, 2009 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Extremely enthusiastic golf clap.

Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.

by Lyle on Mar 23, 2009 5:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

i ’d love to be strassburg… gammons reporting boros will ask for $ 50 mil.

by giantdonkey on Mar 21, 2009 11:57 AM PDT reply actions  

College student for two more months. I also work in one of the dining halls (The “Hillside Cafe”) three days a week.

After that, I’ll probably be going back to the summer job I had the last few years for at least the summer (because I have no clue what else I’d be able to get in this economy and it is a good job) and then probably grad school or something. I don’t know. D:

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Mar 21, 2009 12:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Grad school is a great way to avoid doing stuff! I did that before, and will hopefully be doing it again in a year or so. I’m sure everyone will respect my opinions a lot more with a PhD behind my name.

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by jcb9 on Mar 21, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

jcb9PhD?

“I’d like to buy a vowel , Alex.”

OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"

by victor frankenstein on Mar 21, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Alex doesn’t sell vowels.

by The Double Deuce on Mar 23, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Then what does he do with them all?

by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 23, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’d imagine he has to buy them just like the rest of us poor shlubs.

Maybe Pat gives him a discount.

by The Double Deuce on Mar 23, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

dammit

OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"

by victor frankenstein on Mar 23, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m a freelance copy editor, proofreader and graphic designer, and I’m trying to find a full-time gig again.

Still-proud, adoptive mama of Notgardo Alfonzo, who's back from the 50-game purgatory. He promises never to do it again. I couldn't get him to promise to hit, though. We're working on that with bribes of M&Ms, kind of like potty training.

by tk on Mar 21, 2009 12:17 PM PDT reply actions  

My job is too boring and unglamorous to mention.

Anagram of "Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum" = TENSE, CLIMACTIC, TRIUMPHING

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Mar 21, 2009 12:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I am thinking that you sit on the freeway overpasses and chart the traffic patterns for Caltrans. Close?

Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt

by Giant among Angels on Mar 21, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

GOT IT ON THE FIRST GUESS!!!!

Anagram of "Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum" = TENSE, CLIMACTIC, TRIUMPHING

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Mar 21, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

YES!

Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt

by Giant among Angels on Mar 21, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

John, there’s a good speech pathologist here we could introduce you to…

Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.

by Lyle on Mar 23, 2009 5:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

sadly

I’m not yet licensed correctly to work anywhere but in the schools

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Mar 23, 2009 7:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

That seems wrong on some level, no offense, but it I think being exposed to kids at a school should require the same and additional licensure as a private speech pathologist. I’ve two or three speech pathologist in my life, I appreciate what they do.

Minor White > Ansel Adams

by say hey nation on Mar 23, 2009 7:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

Illustrator/general art person for an online social games company. It’s aight.

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by Natto on Mar 21, 2009 12:24 PM PDT reply actions  

I work at Blockbuster – presumably temporarily although I don’t see any way to ever make enough money to go back to school and I don’t really have any career-related dreams or aspirations…

Barry Zito: Mike Hampton with a guitar

by JakeS on Mar 21, 2009 12:31 PM PDT reply actions  

My condolences

I worked for BBV for 15 months after high school. It was the worst 15 months of my life.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, they are a pretty lousy company.

Barry Zito: Mike Hampton with a guitar

by JakeS on Mar 21, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who hasn't?

 One highly caffeinated evening a woman complained that we ought to have what she was looking for reserved for her because she was “…such a good customer here.”

  I replied “Oh , yes. We have your picture on the wall in in a gold plated frame.”

Damn. Really miss the endless parade of people on their way to a better time than I was having.

OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"

by victor frankenstein on Mar 21, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

I loved busting people on “I returned X movie on time.” Oh no you didn’t. I worked every day in the afternoons when they switched the due back times to noon. I cleared out the drop boxes almost by myself every day during the week. And when caught in a lie they’d still insist we take off late fees because “the customer is always right.”

My misanthropy did not begin with that job, but it certainly added fuel to the fire.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s really too bad it doesn’t have the same opportunities the food industry has. You can’t really spit on their DVD.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Mar 21, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

There was one really cool dude who came in all the time. Our store was next to a day spa and the guy worked in there as the massage therapist. He’d come in every day on his lunch break to rent an old movie, always on VHS. He said he watched the movies between clients. We’d talk about movies every time he came in and I helped him pick which ones to rent. When I quit, he made it a point to come into the store my last day and say goodbye.

There was also a lady who came into the store on Tuesday mornings when the new releases were out. She was another one who would hang out and talk about the movies, and she’d leave with four or five movies. She always turned them in on time and she was super friendly.

Now see why do people have to be such shits? There are nice people out there.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

you know what this reminds me of?

the first blog I ever read, I think, was something I stumbled upon while I was in college – this must have been like 2001 or so – and it was written by some girl that worked in a video store, and it was mostly about the creepy guys who would come in to the store and masturbate looking at the adult video boxes.

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Mar 21, 2009 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I never had that, but I did have a few creep-ass guys try to get me to go into the parking lot and do god only knows what. While I was working.

Oh and then there was the time when some punk kid tried to shoplift video games from my store. I was training another CSR and the guy was hardcore into religion. While we held the kid in the store waiting for the police the new guy read the kid the riot act about how God punishes thieves. It was hilarious.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2009 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Random story

The younger brother of one of my oldest friends works for Blockbuster. About two years ago, while we were briefly staying with them and apartment hunting, his boss told him that Blockbuster had “won” its war with Netfix, bought them out, and the announcement would come the next day. Still waiting for that won…

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by jcb9 on Mar 21, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

word use fail

for that ONE

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by jcb9 on Mar 21, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol okay.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Work-at-home Technical Writer for a large NY-based software company.

Contract writer/designer on the side.

They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long

by bgunn on Mar 21, 2009 1:02 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m still at OfficeMax, now working mornings (3-5am starting) and going to school more in the night. I’m hoping to get into a higher up school than West Valley next semester and probably transfer to another OfficeMax if I move to go to another school, it’s not too bad of a job. I’m kind of thinking of going into teaching now, but don’t know about the job market for them.

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by WalrusMan on Mar 21, 2009 1:03 PM PDT reply actions  

nonexistent
unless you want to work in Early Childhood Ed and/or in an inner city
again see edjoin.org for teacheristic job opportunities

by Merope on Mar 21, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

WalrusMan

It all depends upon what you want to teach. Math, science, special education and to a lesser extent English, you’ll find a job, no problem. Other subjects, not so much.

I really don’t know about elementary school opportunities, so ask someone else.

Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
..and this 10 is for the World San Francisco fans Classic.

by thehavenot on Mar 22, 2009 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’d most likely stick away from elementary school, even middle schools. I don’t really want to teach kids really. And I’d look probably in the sciences field.

Thanks for you info, I’m definitely looking to make a decision about what to do sooner rather than later.

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by WalrusMan on Mar 22, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I’d prefer high school than where I am at right now (middle school). But it’s still good (I like teaching).

If you want to teach science then you shouldn’t have much problem finding a job. Science is right behind math and special education as the subjects that always need teachers.

Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
..and this 10 is for the World San Francisco fans Classic.

by thehavenot on Mar 22, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mechanical Design Engineer for a fuel cell company.

It’s a pretty good industry to work in, in the current state of the economy.

by E30Alex on Mar 21, 2009 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

I don’t do anything. My father made himself rich and gives me anything I want, whether I want him to or not. Since I feel stupid saying no to free money, I just take it. On some days I look at my work and say I’m a writer, but really, that doesn’t count until you’ve gotten something published. Some days I get all righteous and think I’ll break away completely and work my way on an honest day’s work, no matter how menial; but really, who’s the idiot who will choose self-respect over free money?

by shanghaijim on Mar 21, 2009 2:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I work as a software developer for a small wealth management firm, and would be delighted to forward your father’s contact information to one of our client service professionals.

Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)

by antinous on Mar 22, 2009 1:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

STATS

I tell you whether your company’s hiring/promotional/termination policies are discriminatory before they find out the hard way.

I’m a grad student, too.

I'm spent, just can't rosterbate anymore.

by oldjacket on Mar 21, 2009 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I am a white-collar whore.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Mar 21, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Do you serve a higher echelon of clientele or are you just high?

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sadly neither.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Mar 21, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m a student. Got layed off at the pizza hut locally but back home I work in a coffee shop.

Mischievously implosive purple pitching staff.

by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Mar 21, 2009 5:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m an artist, mainly for bands.

by satyricrash on Mar 21, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions  

That’s awesome.

Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday

by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

Nothing right now

Used to be an accountant, have enough money in stocks to quit (well before the crash of the stock market) and go see Giants games a lot but I think I may need to get back into the workforce.

by SFGuy on Mar 21, 2009 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Stanford student...

soon to be a law student somewhere else. I “work” as an editor and writer for the campus newspaper, and I get to cover the baseball team as part of that job. It’s a pretty sweet gig, actually. Between the talent on Stanford’s team and throughout the rest of the Pac-10, I always feel a little more informed when draft time rolls around.

Unfortunately, I haven’t been on the job long enough to see Timmy pitch back in his UW series. But last year’s action against ASU was a virtual smorgasbord of future mlb talent.

Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...

by Smoke on the Water on Mar 21, 2009 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I saw timmy pitch

for UW while I was in grad school there. Made it that much sweeter when we picked him

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Mar 21, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Report Developer for a Medical Practice Management group. It’s THAT exciting.

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Mar 21, 2009 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m pretty sure you made that up.

Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.

by Lyle on Mar 23, 2009 5:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

You’re right. I use that line to pick up women. I’m really an airline pilot.

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Mar 23, 2009 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

I am really a Rainbow Wig Stylist.

by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 23, 2009 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

<img src=“”http://s615.photobucket.com/albums/tt232/tferr85/?action=view&current=Lars.gif" target="_blank">Photobucket"/>

Minor White > Ansel Adams

by say hey nation on Mar 23, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

I know Zito’s pitch pattern when I see it!

Fairley odd parent to Wendell

by WTF on Mar 23, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

I can’t see this till I get home from work. =(

by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 23, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

ResDog

Good call on the pickup line. “Hey, I’m a pilot” is so 1980’s.

“Hey, good-lookin’, how’s your medical practice? Wanna practice together – I can develop a report?” sounds much more sexy.

Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.

by Lyle on Mar 24, 2009 6:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

You had me at "Hey good-lookin’, "

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Mar 25, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

English Instructor

at a mid-sized community college here in CA. Full-time, tenured, so no problems with pink slips. My condolences and sympathies with those of you in the K-12 system who are currently dealing with that situation. At a JC, particularly in a large department, there are gobs of part-time instructors who are simply not offered classes in a given semester rather than fired (and thus are technically still in the part-time pool), so we appear to be more benevolent than most public schools, when in reality we are still altering lives significantly. Come to think of it, my sympathies also to those of you who are part-timers in the JC system. Hopefully one/some/all of your campuses found a place for you this semester and the semesters upcoming.

by VidaWantsYourCar on Mar 21, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions  

My condolences to you. I’ve been taking some JC level classes of late and OMG the level of writing, combined with a lack of common sense, and general knowledge is just appalling.
I have a master’s in early childhood education, and had wanted to teach at the JC level – after the past 2 semesters, I’m thankful everyday that I didn’t ever get hired to teach at a JC!

by Merope on Mar 21, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I made my general education way through JC. I lucked out with some amazing teachers, but I saw a lot of bullshit too. I had a pair of profs for geology lecture and lab. My lecture teacher was fantastic; he really knew physical geology and made it easy to understand, plus he was a fair grader. If you showed him that you understood the concepts and made an effort, he’d give you credit every time.

On the other hand, the lab teacher was terrible. He was an inconsistent grader and the tests were always really tough for no reason. Poorly written questions and ridiculously complex lab assignments. I usually do well with physical science and I’m just a good student to begin with. I had to work my ass off in the class just for a B. I hated him and I hated his class.

Guess which prof was offered the department chair position? You guessed it. After the semester was over I looked over the geology class offerings and didn’t even see the lecture prof’s name listed on any of the classes. I was so pissed.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

We had a psychology instructor – I will not dignify her with the title professor – who asked horrible, incoherent test questions, and had more typos, grammar and spelling errors than you would think possible from a high school student, let alone someone with a PhD! Just awful!

by Merope on Mar 21, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I started doing community college at Laney, and gave up after about two weeks because it was so maddeningly stupid and disorganized there. Then, I went to DVC the next semester, and had a very good experience for the most part. So it varies a great deal from school to school, I think.

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by jcb9 on Mar 21, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I did have one entirely worthless professor at DVC, though. She showed up 5-10 minutes late every single day, spent the first half of class writing an exhaustive outline on the board, and then spent the second half going over the outline, occasionally adding a point or two. God that was painful.

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by jcb9 on Mar 21, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah DVC is one of the better CCs in the state but then that whole grade changing scandal happened…but there were still times when DVC was stupid. Like when they sent my transcripts to San Jose State in FEBRUARY when I’d filled out paperwork to have them sent four weeks after the end of the semester, which would have fallen before the transfer transcript deadline for CSU. By the time I got the “congratulation your transcripts have been sent” letter from DVC I’d already handed in a sealed copy to the admissions office in San Jose in person, weeks prior.

Stupid.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Having attended community college, a private university, and the University of Illinois system, I can tell you that that kind of stuff happens pretty much everywhere.

My worst incident happened at the private university, actually. I got a private loan to help pay for non-tuition expenses. It came in through the university bursar’s office, they deducted a small amount for a bit of tuition I owed and then cut me a check.

A week later, after I’d spent some of it on groceries and such, I discovered my account was severely overdrawn. Why? The university’s system had retroactively decided I owed tons of money in tuition and stopped payment of the check without even notifying me. So, not only was the money gone, but I suddenly had bank overdraft fees for everything I’d purchased with the money.

And why did the system think I owed money? Because my tuition was paid on a monthly payment plan, not a bulk payment upfront – and even though they offered the payment plan, their system only was set up to recognize a bulk payment.

What’s more, it took about 2 months of my going into the bursar’s office three times a week to get it sorted out and to get my money back.

That kind of sucked.

Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly

by jcb9 on Mar 21, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow that’s bullshit.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

At my graduation, one of the speakers trashed the bursar’s office and it got the biggest applause of the whole damn ceremony. That was pretty awesome.

Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly

by jcb9 on Mar 21, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

"that that kind of stuff happens pretty much everywhere"......

One my college buddies trusted the class and unit calculations done by the UC Letters and Science office. He walked in Graduation, went to Europe for the summer and came home to a letter stating he was one class short. Already past the deadline for Financial Aid, he lied about having his degree, got a job and then wrapped up his degree a year later. Lucky they never checked.
For my graduation review, they claimed I was short 1 upper division class in my major. I had to take them through it step by step until they realized they had miscalculated. Bottom line is do your own calculations. The people working for the school are underpaid/ overworked/ and really could care less about you……

Tommy Lasorda HATES GIANTSBOARD.COM

by merkin on Mar 22, 2009 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

I just graduated from SFSU last year and am working for the YMCA as the Youth Sports Coordinator. Hope to move on soon but could use a better market first.

by HitorMisch on Mar 21, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions  

They have everything that you need to enjoy

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Mar 25, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I see quite a few shops in my time.

by rightcenterfielder on Mar 21, 2009 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m a grocery store bagger/ CC student and I am hoping to transfer after next year, this year being my first. After that though I don’t know what I want to do, as long as its not bag groceries, god I hate it so.

Why does Sabean always look constipated?

by TexasRanger on Mar 22, 2009 12:29 AM PDT reply actions  

I also worked my way through college as a grocery bagger. After I graduated, they hired me as an assistant manager. After 11 miserable, terrible months, I quit to go back to school.

Proud supporter of the Fightin' Hydrants.

by Little Napoleon on Mar 22, 2009 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

Hotel manager… when things go horribly wrong, I’m the guy you get to talk to, who makes you feel all warm and fuzzy by apologizing, then offers you free breakfast…

…then goes in the office and talks shit about you.

by zuma420 on Mar 22, 2009 1:04 AM PDT reply actions  

I think no matter what you are that’s what you do after you deal with someone.

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."

by WalrusMan on Mar 22, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are you sure you don't mean "what did you used to do before you got laid off?"

I was in the international logistics industry, keeping track of all those containers that sail on those big container ships.

by moonman on Mar 22, 2009 1:36 AM PDT reply actions  

Bum Deal

Your industry got nailed hard…..
Good luck on the job search

Tommy Lasorda HATES GIANTSBOARD.COM

by merkin on Mar 22, 2009 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

If you don’t mind me asking, which Logistics Company?

Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt

by Giant among Angels on Mar 22, 2009 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

it was called Norton Lilly

We handled Australia National Lines among some others.

by moonman on Mar 22, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

I just saw something on the discovery channel

about how containers often fall off ships in rough seas. I had never really thought about it but it surprised me. I guess I assumed they were locked down somehow or something.

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Mar 22, 2009 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

I've heard of that happening

There’s a certain amount of damage that is considered standard and unavoidable too. Plus there’s a lot of fatal accidents associated with all of it. At the terminals, on the ships, in the water. My old boss told me about a time when one of the vessels hit a fishing boat.

by moonman on Mar 22, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

high school english teacher (science fiction, mythology, honors 9th grade), basketball coach, house music dj

[Brayen] of sabean, your semi- conscious potato trip across "to gold winches" democratic pavement will bring Communist pride to the orange and black democratic perfection. your [randay] of Johnson – spy for the Russian Mafia. warn yourselves they warn themselves! you will purchase smirnoff the vodka

by Headhunter Rollins on Mar 22, 2009 7:26 AM PDT reply actions  

Since being a contributing moderator at McC isn’t as lucrative and glamorous as you probably all imagine, I work as a Marketing Manager in the financial services industry to support my hookers and blow habit.

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Mar 22, 2009 7:41 AM PDT reply actions  

Hookers are not habit forming.

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below .500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
Lowering the Quality of Internet Discourse Since 1985™

by S.F. Giangst on Mar 22, 2009 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ture, but when you do the nun role-play thing, that could be called a nasty habit.

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Mar 22, 2009 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

funny

I always thought you were in the pun-writing industry

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Mar 22, 2009 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions  

Full Time Stroker of my Own Ego

I run a Medium Sized Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Company, with in house development and manufacturing.
Sorry we’re not hiring, although if you have Semi-Solid Compounding experience and live in the East Bay I could probably bring you in on Temp basis.
(shhh, don’t tell anyone I was here…wait, no one reads this anyway)

Tommy Lasorda HATES GIANTSBOARD.COM

by merkin on Mar 22, 2009 8:04 AM PDT reply actions  

Wannabe architect

Taking exams for my California licensure right now, and George Costanza wishes he was me!

I'm missing Omar and all his "Dreamy-ness".

by PacBellBoozer on Mar 22, 2009 10:39 AM PDT reply actions  

How are Angelina and the kids? I never knew you were a giants fan!

Minor White > Ansel Adams

by say hey nation on Mar 22, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

Damn, made the joke before I could!

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."

by WalrusMan on Mar 22, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Full-time med student. I’m a second-year at Creighton in Omaha. I take Step 1 of the Boards in June and then it’s off to clinic full-time. At this point I’m leaning towards Anaesthesiology or Radiology. Both are sweet, but I’m probably not smart enough for radio. It’s cool, though, cause anaesthesia is awesome.

When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.

by cornball on Mar 22, 2009 11:59 AM PDT reply actions  

Radiology may be harder, but why is it so much easier to spell?

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Mar 25, 2009 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Attorneys, doctors, and accountants...

BEWARE! I’m the regulatory compliance/anti-money laundering officer for a community bank. My job, in appeasing this guy, is to keep an eye on you and your ilk

Stupid is as Ruben Rivera does...

by bkrhater on Mar 22, 2009 1:21 PM PDT reply actions  

thatslovely

whateverthatwas.

OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"

by victor frankenstein on Mar 23, 2009 5:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

I am the proof that George Jetson’s job was not just a fantasy.

Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.

by Lyle on Mar 23, 2009 5:54 AM PDT reply actions  

George Jetson

was a Chyron operator? ;)

Still-proud, adoptive mama of Notgardo Alfonzo, who's back from the 50-game purgatory. He promises never to do it again. I couldn't get him to promise to hit, though. We're working on that with bribes of M&Ms, kind of like potty training.

by tk on Mar 23, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

No

George pushed a button for a living. I push multiple buttons, but stil……

I lament your brief Chyron career., but hope the new job situation is working out well for you., tk.

Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.

by Lyle on Mar 24, 2009 6:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

OT: Jane Jetson or Betty Rubble?

I’m guessing Betty would be pretty low-maintenance, having lived in the Stone Age. She gets my vote.

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Mar 23, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

I believe Betty wore a black choker around her neck. That is hot.

by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 23, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I work in an office, and judging by this morning you can define my job as “reading and posting to McCovey Chronicles.”

I consider myself extremely fortunate to be employed during these very rough economic times.

My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.

by Kitspool on Mar 23, 2009 10:54 AM PDT reply actions  

Being laid off is not fun.

Trying to find work during these tight times is not that much fun as well.

I wish everyone the best who have gone or are going through this.

Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil

by SoFa King Mike on Mar 23, 2009 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

I am a slacker.

Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday

by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 23, 2009 11:19 AM PDT reply actions  

I am America and so can you!

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Mar 23, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

Until I find a job, that is what I am but I can afford it right now as stated somewhere above.

by SFGuy on Mar 23, 2009 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

As am I.

GROUGTHINK ALERT
Chatterbalks dot com: Now with updates!

by groug on Mar 23, 2009 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I KNEW IT!

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by Natto on Mar 23, 2009 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's not slacking..

…if you’re constantly inventing grougthink.

Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.

by Lyle on Mar 24, 2009 6:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

Dubbing and Compression Technician

Which means I mess around with video in the interest of converting Wal-Mart shoppers into brain-washed zombies buyers. And annoying people in checkout lines with inane programming.

by Johnny Disaster on Mar 24, 2009 10:13 AM PDT reply actions  

Way late on this post but I manage a grocery store in Lincoln, Nebraska. Childhood hero = Mr. Hooper of Sesame Street.

Conor Gillaspie 2012

by Traylude on Mar 24, 2009 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

also late. sell health insurance, California only, self employed and small business folks mostly. The website is not great but works kinda
bestpolicyhealth
side job, also community college, intro physical geography which I have fun with

adopter/sponsor of "Go, Antoan" Richardson

by foothillsfan on Mar 25, 2009 10:46 AM PDT reply actions  

I do the bidding of attorneys. but at least i am only a temp. they don’t pwn me.

"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"

by The Gene Hackman on Mar 25, 2009 3:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Awesome

What do you play?

I went to audition after hearing I might qulify for a job, but they explained they were looking for a grand pianist.

My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman

by Goofus on Mar 26, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

Buh-dum-ba!

Stupid is as Ruben Rivera does...

by bkrhater on Mar 26, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

Kickass. I tried horn in high school but I couldn’t get the embouchure down. Which is weird because I play bassoon…you’d think the double reed embouchure would be a bridge to a small brass mouthpiece.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 26, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

“Just a spoonful of Jager helps the embouchure go down…”

OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"

by victor frankenstein on Mar 26, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

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