Ribh's D'Coopage

[BY Bob]

I really feel for Éowyn. Having to share space with someone who doesn't like you is not a happy place.

It's rough because Toast lashes out unexpectedly as well. It seems to come from nowhere.

 

[BY Bob]

I always leave something alone for a few days before finishing it. A refreshed mind is a strong helper.

The wait allows for my brain to subconsciously work on it. The best stuff comes after the wait.

 

[BY Bob]

I don't miss planes (any more) and I do spend more time in airports than strictly necessary but now they're all kitted up for people to work while waiting so it's not a waste of time.

I have a former colleague who loved travel because it was downtime.

There was a time that travel was downtime. I miss those days.

 

[BY Bob]

Either the think tank is cancelled or I wasn't given the details for joining. Monday and Tuesday may have become available for getting on with other things!

I sure hope that is correct for you.

 

[BY Bob]

I sure hope that is correct for you.

I see that it is not. Tough break.

 

[BY Bob]

Good evening from the US

 

[bruceha2000]

I'm so awful all our clocks were set @ least 5 minutes fast

Except then everyone KNOWS the clock is fast and you have at least 5 more minutes.

It's rough because Toast lashes out unexpectedly as well. It seems to come from nowhere.

Hmmm, DD1's cat is like that. He has some nerve condition that makes him think something is attacking his tail. Of course there is never anything there. Then along came DD2's cat who likes to sneak up on the other cats and give them a whack. Not surprising that DD1's cat will lash out at nothing. Have to watch and read him carefully before walking past him. Most of the time it is OK but every now and then the slashers come out.

 

[LozzyR]

That is the big question. I think for decades I have been hiding behind the over-committed excuse. And it was true. I was insanely over-committed and managed to get a lot done.
Now I am retired it is clear to me that it is either my make-up or maybe a habit.
Small example, if I have an appointment I don’t really believe I will be late until I haven’t even left the house and the appointment is in two minutes.
@Ribh used a phrase a few posts back about the elasticity of time - that is very much my issue. To me time feels infinitely stretchable. Until suddenly it isn’t!
If you aren’t missing any planes you are spending too much time at airports.

I really do try and remember it is inconsiderate to others and I have got a little better since retiring but I think I am stuck with some of it!

Im quite often late for things (such as work) as I’m one of those people who tries to stuff as many things as I can into a given timeframe. I know I do it and I can’t help myself. I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m just wired that way.

 

[LozzyR]

I feel your pain. I lived somewhere time was pretty immaterial unless you were catching a boat. I'm so awful all our clocks were set @ least 5 minutes fast because no~one ever got on the boat they were meant to catch.

I tried putting all my clocks 10mins fast but it stopped working after a while because I knew I had an extra 10mins up my sleeve!

 

[MaryJanet]

I see that it is not. Tough break.

It has actually turned out quite good. The public good theme is something most participants have something to say about.