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So I have to give this really big presentation...

unlost dogsunlost dogs Posts: 12,553
edited September 2011 in All Encompassing Trip
...on September 19.

One of the company leaders just stopped by to tell me he's looking forward to it, and that 9/19/11 is "International Talk Like A Pirate Day."

Which is apparently taken quite seriously here.

(Have I mentioned how much I love my new-ish job?)

:lol::lol:;)

And yes, I am totally going to dress like a pirate that day.

8-)

Will you be celebrating?
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  • redrockredrock Posts: 18,341
    Well.... I wasn't aware of this International Pirate Day, but now that you mention it...... :mrgreen:
  • LloydXmasLloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    I just marked my calendar. I wonder if Rosetta stoned has a program that can help
  • twisted thoughtstwisted thoughts Posts: 4,377
    unlost dogs wrote:

    Will you be celebrating?

    Only if you submit pics. If ever any of your threads need pics...its certainly this one.
    Maybe you could petition 10c to add a pirate smiley in the day's honor??
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    Vid please
    81 is now off the air

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  • ClaireackClaireack Posts: 13,561
    International pirates day? I'll get right on to it after I've celebrated International Orgasm Day on Saturday.
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  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 Posts: 12,632
    BabaBooey1979 wrote:
    I just marked my calendar. I wonder if Rosetta stoned has a program that can help


    I know in Facebook you can change the language to Pirate. it's fun.
  • Who PrincessWho Princess Posts: 7,305
    Arrr, it be International TALK Like a Pirate Day!
    But ye may dress like one too!
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • twisted thoughtstwisted thoughts Posts: 4,377
    Claireack wrote:
    International pirates day? I'll get right on to it after I've celebrated International Orgasm Day on Saturday.


    :lol::lol:
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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    Does that mean they can't persecute me for drinking a bottle of rum at my desk on Sept. 19th? :think:
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  • twisted thoughtstwisted thoughts Posts: 4,377
    dcfaithful wrote:
    Does that mean they can't persecute me for drinking a bottle of rum at my desk on Sept. 19th? :think:

    There is probably a loop hole somewhere... You may have to officially convert to Piratism. Some classes, a test. You know the deal...
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  • guitar59guitar59 Posts: 1,221
    I will be seeing Pearl Jam in Saskatoon...guess I need to dress like a pirate...hey...maybe Ed will too!
  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Posts: 12,553
    Hmmmm I may need to post a photo.

    But I think you people aren't ready for that.
    15 years of sharks 06/30/08 (MA), 05/17/10 (Boston), 09/03/11 (Alpine Valley), 09/04/11 (Alpine Valley), 09/30/12 (Missoula), 07/19/13 (Wrigley), 10/15/13 (Worcester), 10/16/13 (Worcester), 10/25/13 (Hartford), 12/4/13 (Vancouver), 12/6/13 (Seattle), 6/26/14 (Berlin), 6/28/14 (Stockholm), 10/16/14 (Detroit)
  • drsluggodrsluggo Posts: 4,742
    That's pretty outstanding... if I tried that at my job I think they'd all pass out. Of course they always get my name wrong so if they went after me some other poor soul would feel the brunt of it.

    Regardless -- if you do it you have to post a photo. It's only fair. :)
  • conmanconman Posts: 7,493
    pics or didn't happen
  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Posts: 12,553
    conman wrote:
    pics or didn't happen

    You're on!
    :lol::o
    15 years of sharks 06/30/08 (MA), 05/17/10 (Boston), 09/03/11 (Alpine Valley), 09/04/11 (Alpine Valley), 09/30/12 (Missoula), 07/19/13 (Wrigley), 10/15/13 (Worcester), 10/16/13 (Worcester), 10/25/13 (Hartford), 12/4/13 (Vancouver), 12/6/13 (Seattle), 6/26/14 (Berlin), 6/28/14 (Stockholm), 10/16/14 (Detroit)
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,718
    Maybe open your talk with a joke:

    Q: Where do pirates like to shop?

    A: Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrd sales.
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  • GivenToLukinKPGivenToLukinKP Posts: 3,076
    One bit of advice:

    Get proof that it's actually true--and that its taken seriously--before you go getting dressed up......

    I have bad visions of it playing out like someone who is going to a costume party just to find out its not REALLY a costume party :mrgreen:
    Makes much more sense...

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  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Posts: 12,553
    GivenToLukinKP wrote:
    One bit of advice:

    Get proof that it's actually true--and that its taken seriously--before you go getting dressed up......

    I have bad visions of it playing out like someone who is going to a costume party just to find out its not REALLY a costume party :mrgreen:

    Oh, that would totally be something that would happen to me...
    :shock:
    15 years of sharks 06/30/08 (MA), 05/17/10 (Boston), 09/03/11 (Alpine Valley), 09/04/11 (Alpine Valley), 09/30/12 (Missoula), 07/19/13 (Wrigley), 10/15/13 (Worcester), 10/16/13 (Worcester), 10/25/13 (Hartford), 12/4/13 (Vancouver), 12/6/13 (Seattle), 6/26/14 (Berlin), 6/28/14 (Stockholm), 10/16/14 (Detroit)
  • JeanwahJeanwah Posts: 6,363
    Unlost, what do you have to do a presentation on?

    And do you have a Facebook acct? You can change the language setting to English Pirate. Try it out! You'll learn everything you need to know for your big day. ;)
  • twisted thoughtstwisted thoughts Posts: 4,377
    unlost dogs wrote:
    GivenToLukinKP wrote:
    One bit of advice:

    Get proof that it's actually true--and that its taken seriously--before you go getting dressed up......

    I have bad visions of it playing out like someone who is going to a costume party just to find out its not REALLY a costume party :mrgreen:

    Oh, that would totally be something that would happen to me...
    :shock:

    Good point GivenToLukinKP
    I think I'll have to make arrangements to be there...with video camera and cricket sound effect machine.
    What time does the meeting start??
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  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Posts: 12,553
    twisted thoughts wrote:
    unlost dogs wrote:
    GivenToLukinKP wrote:
    One bit of advice:

    Get proof that it's actually true--and that its taken seriously--before you go getting dressed up......

    I have bad visions of it playing out like someone who is going to a costume party just to find out its not REALLY a costume party :mrgreen:

    Oh, that would totally be something that would happen to me...
    :shock:

    Good point GivenToLukinKP
    I think I'll have to make arrangements to be there...with video camera and cricket sound effect machine.
    What time does the meeting start??

    The good thing is _ at my company, I could come in any day dressed like a pirate, and half my colleagues wouldn't notice. The other half wouldn't care.

    :lol:
    15 years of sharks 06/30/08 (MA), 05/17/10 (Boston), 09/03/11 (Alpine Valley), 09/04/11 (Alpine Valley), 09/30/12 (Missoula), 07/19/13 (Wrigley), 10/15/13 (Worcester), 10/16/13 (Worcester), 10/25/13 (Hartford), 12/4/13 (Vancouver), 12/6/13 (Seattle), 6/26/14 (Berlin), 6/28/14 (Stockholm), 10/16/14 (Detroit)
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 Posts: 12,632
    why is the rum always gone?
  • twisted thoughtstwisted thoughts Posts: 4,377
    unlost dogs wrote:
    The good thing is _ at my company, I could come in any day dressed like a pirate, and half my colleagues wouldn't notice. The other half wouldn't care.

    :lol:

    ok...so the pirate attire should be well received. its the medically themed pirate jokes that im worried about. We should start the suggestions rolling so you can have an extensive list to choose from.
    We'll need to know... what is the topic of discussion?
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    picture everyone naked
  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Posts: 12,553
    norm wrote:
    picture everyone naked

    :shock:
    15 years of sharks 06/30/08 (MA), 05/17/10 (Boston), 09/03/11 (Alpine Valley), 09/04/11 (Alpine Valley), 09/30/12 (Missoula), 07/19/13 (Wrigley), 10/15/13 (Worcester), 10/16/13 (Worcester), 10/25/13 (Hartford), 12/4/13 (Vancouver), 12/6/13 (Seattle), 6/26/14 (Berlin), 6/28/14 (Stockholm), 10/16/14 (Detroit)
  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Posts: 12,553
    twisted thoughts wrote:
    unlost dogs wrote:
    The good thing is _ at my company, I could come in any day dressed like a pirate, and half my colleagues wouldn't notice. The other half wouldn't care.

    :lol:

    ok...so the pirate attire should be well received. its the medically themed pirate jokes that im worried about. We should start the suggestions rolling so you can have an extensive list to choose from.
    We'll need to know... what is the topic of discussion?

    I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you, and who would turn me on to more amazing music in the years ahead? Oh wait _ Fenway could... hmmm...

    Just received word, we may have to move to another date due to a schedule conflict. :(

    But... I'm definitely wearing pirate attire to work that day.
    15 years of sharks 06/30/08 (MA), 05/17/10 (Boston), 09/03/11 (Alpine Valley), 09/04/11 (Alpine Valley), 09/30/12 (Missoula), 07/19/13 (Wrigley), 10/15/13 (Worcester), 10/16/13 (Worcester), 10/25/13 (Hartford), 12/4/13 (Vancouver), 12/6/13 (Seattle), 6/26/14 (Berlin), 6/28/14 (Stockholm), 10/16/14 (Detroit)
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    unlost dogs wrote:
    norm wrote:
    picture everyone naked

    :shock:

    wrong advice? i don't know but every time someone has to speak in front of people, they're always told to picture the audience naked

    i believe i learned this from the brady bunch so my advice might be off
  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Posts: 12,553
    norm wrote:
    unlost dogs wrote:
    norm wrote:
    picture everyone naked

    :shock:

    wrong advice? i don't know but every time someone has to speak in front of people, they're always told to picture the audience naked

    i believe i learned this from the brady bunch so my advice might be off

    It really is amazing how many of life's lessons came from The Brady Bunch.

    Such as... sometimes an awkward moment can be painful, but you can turn that frown upside down! Look at how Peter Brady suffered when his voice broke, but he made the best of it and look where it got him! *beaming smile*
    15 years of sharks 06/30/08 (MA), 05/17/10 (Boston), 09/03/11 (Alpine Valley), 09/04/11 (Alpine Valley), 09/30/12 (Missoula), 07/19/13 (Wrigley), 10/15/13 (Worcester), 10/16/13 (Worcester), 10/25/13 (Hartford), 12/4/13 (Vancouver), 12/6/13 (Seattle), 6/26/14 (Berlin), 6/28/14 (Stockholm), 10/16/14 (Detroit)
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    unlost dogs wrote:
    It really is amazing how many of life's lessons came from The Brady Bunch.

    Such as... sometimes an awkward moment can be painful, but you can turn that frown upside down! Look at how Peter Brady suffered when his voice broke, but he made the best of it and look where it got him! *beaming smile*

    tis true...i also learned from the brady's that 6 kids can live together with one bathroom and no toilet...now that's making the best of it!
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    arrrrrrr, dis be how we gonna attack dat whale of a problem. arrrrr
    81 is now off the air

    Off_Air.jpg
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