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09 Feb 09
09 Feb 09
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Originally posted by divegeesterGut it out, pal. Think clearly with grace under pressure in adversity. Complaining is a sure mark of ingratitude and character weakness.
than getting snowed in at the Hilton in Bristol, and that's getting snowed in at the Hilton Bristol on Aztec Parkway - the most boring, useless, soul destroying place in the entire universe... 😞
Edit: If you reject my admonition, at least give thanks that you're warm and have a measure of privacy. In the morning, wake up twice.
09 Feb 09
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyHey GB, what do they say about compassion? You know, that stuff you NEVER show?
Gut it out, pal. Think clearly with grace under pressure in adversity. Complaining is a sure mark of ingratitude and character weakness.
While you're at it, what do they say about finding fault in everyone?
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09 Feb 09
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyEasy for you to say GB. Sitting comfortably surrounded by literature and nubile virgins.
Gut it out, pal. Think clearly with grace under pressure in adversity. Complaining is a sure mark of ingratitude and character weakness.
Think the mini bar is gonna get a pounding...
09 Feb 09
Originally posted by PhlabibitEmotionally laden skim milk 'compassion' isn't worth a damn thing. Solution is clear thinking, not fuzzy feeling. Objectivity isn't fault finding.
Hey GB, what do they say about compassion? You know, that stuff you NEVER show?
While you're at it, what do they say about finding fault in everyone?
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09 Feb 09
Originally posted by divegeesterYes, you're right. It's easy for me to empathize with your predicament of the evening... been there and back. You won't find it in a bottle either.
Easy for you to say GB. Sitting comfortably surrounded by literature and nubile virgins.
Think the mini bar is gonna get a pounding...
09 Feb 09
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI'm not asking for skim milk compassion, you either mean it or you don't. If you don't, you have none and any time someone has a problem they certainly won't be looking to you for advice.
Emotionally laden skim milk 'compassion' isn't worth a damn thing. Solution is clear thinking, not fuzzy feeling. Objectivity isn't fault finding.
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09 Feb 09
Originally posted by PhlabibitNeed brain surgery, don't go looking in the yellow pages. Need help stabilizing a situation, don't look for sweetness and light. Honesty is hard.
I'm not asking for skim milk compassion, you either mean it or you don't. If you don't, you have none and any time someone has a problem they certainly won't be looking to you for advice.
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09 Feb 09
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyDoctors have something called bedside manners.
Need brain surgery, don't go looking in the yellow pages. Need help stabilizing a situation, don't look for sweetness and light. Honesty is hard.
Some people like solutions without criticism, something you can't provide.
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09 Feb 09
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Originally posted by PhlabibitDoctors who major on "Oh, Dear, dear, everything will be okay" bedside manners recieved C's in med school and are doing their defensive
Doctors have something called bedside manners.
Some people like solutions without criticism, something you can't provide.
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best to avoid incorrect diagnosis and/or malpractice lawsuits. Some perform surgeries with a textbook in one hand. I'd take House any day.