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Well this is new
« on: March 01, 2011, 03:28:31 PM »
Apparently I'll be writing an "Information Page" to be used in a congressional hearing concerning construction projects.

At the expense of soundiong as if I'm bragging I'm really venting/hand-wringing because this seems rather intimidating for a mere E5.  :p
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2011, 04:03:48 PM »
Well, stop that hand-wringing.  I think you write extremely well, and convey information very clearly.  There is no bullshit to wade through in your writing.  I think this would be a refreshing change of pace for the congressional crowd.  You'll do great work. 
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2011, 04:18:54 PM »
That is a little heavy for an E-5  Who did you torque off?
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2011, 04:25:58 PM »
Quote from: TexasCop on March 01, 2011, 04:18:54 PM
That is a little heavy for an E-5  Who did you torque off?
The O6 told a civilian engineer he was too busy so best to let me handle it.

The O6 seems to like me enough.

Never has the esteem of my superiors made me want to drink heavily.
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2011, 05:12:58 PM »
No worries, Sarge. You'll do fine. Your post immediately reminded me of this FedEx spot-
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2011, 06:33:12 PM »
See what happens to somebody that is not only intelligent, but can convey that intelligence with their writing skills?

That will teach you!!!   :tongue:


Seriously, good job!!!  :cheers2:
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2011, 06:51:12 PM »
Quote from: TexasCop on March 01, 2011, 04:18:54 PM
That is a little heavy for an E-5  Who did you torque off?

It doesn't work that that way.

He gets to do the grunt work that some officer will take credit for.

LOL.

You'll do fine Snugs.
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2011, 08:34:12 PM »
you'll do fine! You're gifted.
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2011, 09:17:08 PM »
Quote from: DixieBelle on March 01, 2011, 08:34:12 PM
You're gifted.
That's what they told me before they made me go to that special school.
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2011, 09:18:07 PM »
Quote from: SGT Snuggle Bunny on March 01, 2011, 09:17:08 PM
That's what they told me before they made me go to that special school.

The one where you had to ride the :shortbus: ??
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2011, 06:25:44 AM »
Quote from: Thor on March 01, 2011, 09:18:07 PM
The one where you had to ride the :shortbus: ??
Good work, Capt. Obvious! You've decoded the secret clue!
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2011, 07:51:55 AM »
Quote from: rich_t on March 01, 2011, 06:51:12 PM
It doesn't work that that way.

He gets to do the grunt work that some officer will take credit for.

LOL.

You'll do fine Snugs.

Yup.

At least the O6 sees the real deal.

Besides, all that shit that goes on in Congress, who actually pays attention to it?









j/k. Rich is right -- you'll do great.
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2011, 08:38:36 AM »
For a short-bus riding bunny you ain't doing too bad.  Nope, not too bad at all.   :cheersmate:
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2011, 08:50:38 AM »
Quote from: SGT Snuggle Bunny on March 01, 2011, 03:28:31 PM
Apparently I'll be writing an "Information Page" to be used in a congressional hearing concerning construction projects.

At the expense of soundiong as if I'm bragging I'm really venting/hand-wringing because this seems rather intimidating for a mere E5.  :p

But a SERGEANT would kick ass and take names.  Nut up, SERGEANT.

And yeah, you'll do fine.
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2011, 10:28:20 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on March 02, 2011, 08:50:38 AM
But a SERGEANT would kick ass and take names.  Nut up, SERGEANT.

And yeah, you'll do fine.

Wow, Sparky . . .  :fuelfire:

I'm sure that there's something at The People's Cube that you could give 'em!
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #15 on: March 02, 2011, 11:29:29 AM »
I agree, congrats seems in order here.  Good on ya SSB  :cheersmate:
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #16 on: March 02, 2011, 11:35:03 AM »
Quote from: SGT Snuggle Bunny on March 01, 2011, 09:17:08 PM
That's what they told me before they made me go to that special school.



You're an excellent writer, btw.
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Re: Well this is new
« Reply #17 on: March 02, 2011, 01:50:55 PM »
My summation is a thing of beauty. It's not every day one gets to use the phrase "thrice over" and I threw some Clauswitz at them for good measure.

I asked an O4 if it was too schmultzy. He told me adding it won't make a lick of difference (I disagree. Get enough licks and you got a hot date.) in getting what we want but failing to include it would reflect poorly.

"You're telling me," I said. "They won't fund you if you don't kiss ass hard enough?"

"Exactly."

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