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02-06-2009, 11:31 PM
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Doofenshmirtz Evil Inc.
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I have had a long and rough day. I need a hug.......
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02-06-2009, 11:35 PM
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Doofenshmirtz Evil Inc.
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Originally Posted by ModernStyle
I bought a mullet wig a couple years back at halloween, my wife said I looked like Joe Dirt. I wore it to a party and talked to this chick all night then when I pulled it off she started laughing and told me she thought it was my real hair.
A lady was hitting on me once and told me I looked like Justin Timberlake, I told my wife about it and she said I was Timberdirt, my buddy picked up on it and for a few months I was known as Timberdirt. I gotta admit that I do look damn good with a Kentucky Mudflap.
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Ladies and germs....The Vandals
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02-06-2009, 11:41 PM
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Handle It!
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Everything The Union Guys Do Not Want To Do
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02-07-2009, 03:06 PM
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New General Contractor
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General Contractor
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Location: DC Area - Northern VA
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Wow, thanks for all the responses fellaz!
The Elephanolingus is hilarious. I am glad you guys have a good sense of humor. Again, thanks for all responses. After I stop laughing I will asses the more serious ones carefully and try to make heads or tails of what I am up against.
I know I am well over my head and it will take some time to get my head out of the rhinass, but I have to start somewhere. I did run a $380 million division of a major technical corp and have an MBA, so I have the business side covered, but I know the company will sink or swim based on my ability to maximize profitability based on solid estimates. I am willing to fully immerse myself in the process knowing full well That I know nothing about estimating and have little to no real field experience; hence, my post. To this end , I really appreciate the current replies...even the Proboscidea/Odd-toed ungulate love.
The road to hell is paved with these, but it is my solid intention to run the company ethically and efficiently, so right now I am sweating the less than ideal start. The first project(s) on my own I have all but guaranteed because the architects prefers to work with my guys as we have done quality work in the past with the old company. I am also an electrical engineer so I thrive on rigid definition; therefore, winging it puts me well out of my comfort zone. However, for the first few projects I am screwed and have no choice -- sink or swim, sink or swim.
Thanks again fellaz!!!
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02-07-2009, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Titodbuilder
Wow, thanks for all the responses fellaz!
The Elephanolingus is hilarious. I am glad you guys have a good sense of humor. Again, thanks for all responses. After I stop laughing I will asses the more serious ones carefully and try to make heads or tails of what I am up against.
I know I am well over my head and it will take some time to get my head out of the rhinass, but I have to start somewhere. I did run a $380 million division of a major technical corp and have an MBA, so I have the business side covered, but I know the company will sink or swim based on my ability to maximize profitability based on solid estimates. I am willing to fully immerse myself in the process knowing full well That I know nothing about estimating and have little to no real field experience; hence, my post. To this end , I really appreciate the current replies...even the Proboscidea/Odd-toed ungulate love.
The road to hell is paved with these, but it is my solid intention to run the company ethically and efficiently, so right now I am sweating the less than ideal start. The first project(s) on my own I have all but guaranteed because the architects prefers to work with my guys as we have done quality work in the past with the old company. I am also an electrical engineer so I thrive on rigid definition; therefore, winging it puts me well out of my comfort zone. However, for the first few projects I am screwed and have no choice -- sink or swim, sink or swim.
Thanks again fellaz!!!
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Good for you. You stuck around. I think you'll make a good addition here.
Rory can help you BTW. Give him a ring. 
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02-07-2009, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Titodbuilder
Thanks again fellaz!!!
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I'm glad to see you have a sense of humor and get what this is all about here. This is a great site and full of pros that can help you a lot.
Apart from the rhino butt-stabbings and such, of course, that's just entertainment.
As I always say: It's just the normal noises in here. 
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02-07-2009, 04:25 PM
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New General Contractor
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I hope to contribute positively to the forum, not just eat and run. I am not an idiot at everything, so I do have skills that I will gladly share as the opportunity arises....even if it's just a joke or a funny pic.
Cheers
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02-07-2009, 04:28 PM
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Fentoozler
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Originally Posted by Titodbuilder
I hope to contribute positively to the forum, not just eat and run. I am not an idiot at everything, so I do have skills that I will gladly share as the opportunity arises....even if it's just a joke or a funny pic.
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You passed the first test 
...many more to follow 
Good luck and start reading like a hungry elephant 
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02-07-2009, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Titodbuilder
The Elephanolingus is hilarious. I am glad you guys have .. asses. .. the more serious ones .. make .. tails.
I know I am .. a .. division of a major .. Proboscidea/Odd-toed ungulate love. The road to hell is paved with these.
.. my solid .. sweating .. start(s), so I thrive on rigid .. winging.
However, .. I am screwed and have .. fellaz!!!
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Why did I do that. 
And the innocent bystanders said "Because you are an ass."
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02-07-2009, 04:57 PM
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Handle It!
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You did pass. Even after getting kicked, dragged, spat upon and just plain snubbed.
It is not often that a noob comes here, ask one of the Taboo Questions, catches a beating and yet returns fire with skill and deftness!
Welcome!
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02-07-2009, 04:57 PM
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Curmudgeon
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When I saw the title, I thought
"Just skip it and wait for the movie."
Now, I get to the last page
and I want to know, who are you
people, and what have you done
with the regular guys????
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02-07-2009, 05:04 PM
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Handle It!
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It is a Donald Sutherland Movie from the late 70's situation!
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02-07-2009, 05:13 PM
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Curmudgeon
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Originally Posted by MALCO.New.York
It is a Donald Sutherland Movie from the late 70's situation!
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"Eye of the Needle"?
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02-07-2009, 05:36 PM
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Capra aegagrus
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Originally Posted by neolitic
"Eye of the Needle"? |
Think pods.
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02-07-2009, 05:38 PM
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"Invasion of the Body Snatchers"
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02-07-2009, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by neolitic
"Eye of the Needle"? |
That was a GOOD one. And he schtonked Kate Nelligan too, the dirty spy basteed.
Something about the OP made him sound just legit enough, just beyond the normal n00b "how much", to get a few rounds lobbed over his head first before anyone fired for effect, and that saved him.
Well, that and once the elephant thing got pasted in, fuggeddaboutit.
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02-07-2009, 06:10 PM
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Curmudgeon
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Originally Posted by precisionbuild
"Invasion of the Body Snatchers"
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Forgot the remake, but that is exactly
the feeling I got here.....
Brrrrrrrrrr!
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02-18-2009, 05:30 PM
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New General Contractor
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Thanks for your assistance guys, I got the bid in and we came in competitive and we are the recommended contractor by the architect. I await with baited rhino breath.....
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02-18-2009, 05:39 PM
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Professiona Instigator
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Design Build Remodeling Contractor Washington, DC
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Originally Posted by Titodbuilder
Thanks for your assistance guys, I got the bid in and we came in competitive and we are the recommended contractor by the architect. I await with baited rhino breath.....
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Congrats hopefully you get it and make some money. If you go broke I cleared out the tool shed
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