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RE: Club MEGA - 9/12/2011 3:05:01 PM   
cookiefiend

 

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Congratulations Beachrooster!

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/12/2011 5:04:59 PM   
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Now, please explain "Beachrooster" for us...

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/12/2011 6:06:09 PM   
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Oh yes, hearty congrats to joining the "I don't really work since I'm always posting to CT" club... Bend over and assume the position!

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/12/2011 6:15:46 PM   
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RE: Club MEGA - 9/12/2011 7:09:42 PM   
Hollowine

 

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/12/2011 7:49:35 PM   
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If Smig ever invites me to a CT Yacht Party I may have to change my name to BeachComb(ov)er...

Until you give it the respect it deserves. Yacht Rock party and maybe thats what we can do with the CT Release party in July next year

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/12/2011 9:25:37 PM   
Beachrooster

 

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ORIGINAL: cookiefiend

Woot!

Congratulations Beachrooster!



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RE: Club MEGA - 9/12/2011 10:52:34 PM   
Beachrooster

 

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This is a story of arrogance, conceit, and overconfidence. Yes, about me. It is not something I was proud of, and I assure you I have many faults, insecurities, and fears.

Maybe about fifteen years ago I went to work with for another place. I was young, strong, and overconfident. Unfortunately overconfidence is probably the only characteristic I still actually retain. I loved my job and showed up to work happy and ready to conquer the world. I was excelling at my job. I already had experience (a little, obviously not enough). The people I work with are generally quality, confident, and very funny people. I was the the new guy and this sin confidence would not serve me well; as I soon discovered. One day at lunch with everyone at the table I was mocked and impersonated by all. The gist of the apparent humor was that I was too big for my britches. The terms used included cocky, arrogant, young and dumb ect....

Anyways the impersonation that seemed to get the biggest laughs, was the by the boss. He tucked his hands underneath his armpits, stuck his chest out, and strutted back and forth to the amusement of all like a five o'clock morning rooster. Hell, I think he even cock-a-diddled-doed. There seems to be a little discrepancy between the guys on how well I reacted. What I can tell you is, everyone in the room had tears of joy in their eyes. Almost everyone. If I just would have not reacted to the name, if I would have laughed as well, or anything...maybe I would have a cool nickname like T-bone.

The next day when I entered the room and this is how I was greeted: http://youtu.be/5gHiR1xeOSs?t=2m06s
The more I resisted, the more enjoyment my comrades garnered. The name "Rooster" stuck, and and since I was from HB I used Beachrooster. The thing that really gets me is when they tell a new guy, and he shoots milk out his nose, because he thinks its so funny. I have come to embrace the name, as you can tell. I've only shared the story with a few people. So there it is...for your interpretation.


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ORIGINAL: MindMuse
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ORIGINAL: MindMuse

Congratulations!

Now, please explain "Beachrooster" for us...




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RE: Club MEGA - 9/13/2011 7:41:47 AM   
cookiefiend

 

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/13/2011 8:23:51 AM   
wadcorp

 

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As opposed to Beachhen!


As opposed to Strand Hahn

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/13/2011 11:33:17 AM   
Beachrooster

 

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Status: offline 		The funny thing is my wife read the post and didn't exactly realize where the name rooster originated. I think I told Recotte, but I kept that info fairly close to the vest.

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ORIGINAL: cookiefiend

Thanks for sharing your story - I appreciate it!




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RE: Club MEGA - 9/13/2011 12:04:00 PM   
Colonel Lawrence

 

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Status: offline 		Beginning to think the CT Launch Party could be some event!
Yacht Partying with the Beachrooster!
Which reminds me of an old English song (a touch risque)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhqrIAlyACU
L.

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/13/2011 12:09:24 PM   
Beachrooster

 

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Status: offline 		It would be great to meet up with everyone. Very funny song, unfortunately after fifteen years of harassment I think I've heard them all.

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I'd never sell them, they mean to much to me."
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RE: Club MEGA - 9/13/2011 12:09:53 PM   
Old Doug

 

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ORIGINAL: Beachrooster

The thing that really gets me is when they tell a new guy, and he shoots milk out his nose, because he thinks its so funny. I have come to embrace the name, as you can tell.




It's not always easy to laugh at ourselves, but it's good to laugh.

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/13/2011 12:20:29 PM   
Beachrooster

 

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Status: offline 		Absolutely, Laughter heals all. I have been fortunate enough to surround myself with friends and family with great humor. Spending a little time in the fish bowl is part of the game. I think I have been swimming with the sharks for most of my life, from my football teams, fraternity, and work. You know how it works; any signs weakness (blood) will cause a crazed feeding frenzy.

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/13/2011 12:28:48 PM   
Colonel Lawrence

 

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Although he did go mad
http://mindhacks.com/2006/12/01/what-caused-nietzsches-insanity-and-death/
L.

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/13/2011 12:37:23 PM   
wadcorp

 

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ORIGINAL: Old Doug

It's not always easy to laugh at ourselves, but it's good to laugh.


“It's always funny until someone gets hurt. Then it's just hilarious.”

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/13/2011 1:11:30 PM   
Hollowine

 

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ORIGINAL: wadcorp


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ORIGINAL: Old Doug

It's not always easy to laugh at ourselves, but it's good to laugh.


“It's always funny until someone gets hurt. Then it's just hilarious.”



...Hold my beer and watch this"...

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/13/2011 2:31:25 PM   
smigdiggler

 

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ORIGINAL: Hollowine


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ORIGINAL: wadcorp


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ORIGINAL: Old Doug

It's not always easy to laugh at ourselves, but it's good to laugh.


“It's always funny until someone gets hurt. Then it's just hilarious.”



...Hold my beer and watch this"...



I always fall for the "I dare you to ...." line.  especially when I am in Vegas with a cocktail in my hand.  (picture an overweight Hunter S Thompson with a good head of hair)


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RE: Club MEGA - 9/13/2011 10:43:35 PM   
MindMuse

 

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Status: offline 		B-roo,

More of an answer than I was expecting, and off the charts on the candor scale. It sounds like the co-workers and boss were rather challenged in the social grace department, but rather than just recognize them as a-holes you perceived the grain of truth that they fed off of and took lesson from that.


It is easier to take enlightenment from the mountaintop guru one has suffered to consult than from the fools one encounters along the journey. Yet perhaps it is the fools who give one more opportunity to see ourselves.

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/14/2011 9:10:49 AM   
smigdiggler

 

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B-roo,

More of an answer than I was expecting, and off the charts on the candor scale. It sounds like the co-workers and boss were rather challenged in the social grace department, but rather than just recognize them as a-holes you perceived the grain of truth that they fed off of and took lesson from that.


It is easier to take enlightenment from the mountaintop guru one has suffered to consult than from the fools one encounters along the journey. Yet perhaps it is the fools who give one more opportunity to see ourselves.




In today's litigious society, the thought that kept coming back to me was how BR could have taken them to court, especially his boss.   It is refreshing to see someone who is willing to be self aware and to want to change. 


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RE: Club MEGA - 9/14/2011 7:00:54 PM   
Beachrooster

 

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ORIGINAL: MindMuse

B-roo,

More of an answer than I was expecting, and off the charts on the candor scale. It sounds like the co-workers and boss were rather challenged in the social grace department, but rather than just recognize them as a-holes you perceived the grain of truth that they fed off of and took lesson from that.


It is easier to take enlightenment from the mountaintop guru one has suffered to consult than from the fools one encounters along the journey. Yet perhaps it is the fools who give one more opportunity to see ourselves.



As to the socially challenged, behind closed doors we act like children, and my torment was earned. I dish it out as much as anyone, so I'm definitely not pointing any fingers.

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You can't drink them, they're far to valuable.
I'd never sell them, they mean to much to me."
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RE: Club MEGA - 9/14/2011 7:02:47 PM   
Beachrooster

 

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ORIGINAL: smigdiggler

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ORIGINAL: MindMuse

B-roo,

More of an answer than I was expecting, and off the charts on the candor scale. It sounds like the co-workers and boss were rather challenged in the social grace department, but rather than just recognize them as a-holes you perceived the grain of truth that they fed off of and took lesson from that.


It is easier to take enlightenment from the mountaintop guru one has suffered to consult than from the fools one encounters along the journey. Yet perhaps it is the fools who give one more opportunity to see ourselves.




In today's litigious society, the thought that kept coming back to me was how BR could have taken them to court, especially his boss.   It is refreshing to see someone who is willing to be self aware and to want to change. 




The funny thing is we have four hours of harassment training every year! Hah! WE could all be millionaires practically every day with all the Shannigans.

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You can't drink them, they're far to valuable.
I'd never sell them, they mean to much to me."
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RE: Club MEGA - 9/15/2011 2:11:58 AM   
musedir

 

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Status: offline 		BR - most of us suffer fools poorly but all of us can use a good dose of self realization and humility.... Well, maybe except me!

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/15/2011 3:57:30 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Beachrooster


quote:

ORIGINAL: smigdiggler

quote:

ORIGINAL: MindMuse

B-roo,

More of an answer than I was expecting, and off the charts on the candor scale. It sounds like the co-workers and boss were rather challenged in the social grace department, but rather than just recognize them as a-holes you perceived the grain of truth that they fed off of and took lesson from that.


It is easier to take enlightenment from the mountaintop guru one has suffered to consult than from the fools one encounters along the journey. Yet perhaps it is the fools who give one more opportunity to see ourselves.




In today's litigious society, the thought that kept coming back to me was how BR could have taken them to court, especially his boss.   It is refreshing to see someone who is willing to be self aware and to want to change. 




The funny thing is we have four hours of harassment training every year! Hah! WE could all be millionaires practically every day with all the Shannigans.



You need training?

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/15/2011 8:56:21 PM   
Beachrooster

 

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Status: offline 		Its the longest four hours of my life, and the instructors are always lawyers. As to the question do I need the training? No, I seem to be self taught on that matter!

< Message edited by Beachrooster -- 9/18/2011 1:15:49 PM >

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/17/2011 6:19:32 PM   
Old Doug

 

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/17/2011 6:56:45 PM   
fingers

 

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Status: offline 		Way to go my man! Cheers


I was thinking earlier today how fun it would have been to have you with us during the "Pavie Princess" days. I think that thread has dropped of the board now

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/18/2011 11:45:19 AM   
cookiefiend

 

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Yeah, Baby.


Awesome!
Congratuations!

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RE: Club MEGA - 9/18/2011 1:24:44 PM   
Beachrooster

 

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Yeah, Baby.



Congrats Old Doug, you may be the fastest CTer to hit Club Mega.

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I'd never sell them, they mean to much to me."
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