Stuck at work on New Years

[Tonka Boy]

So, who all has to suffer through a day of work today? Please share your gripes here!

Got word from some fellow FM'ers out on a metro lake. It's been a slow morning so far, with only a few flags...no fish yet. I'm soooo jealous!

[Wables]

I am at work and not getting paid for it. I wouldn't want to be out in the rain and slush today anyway. At least I am earning a day off to use when the weather gets better.

[The Chemist]

Since the 5th of this month I have only had 1 day off and that was last Saturday. Plus I will get tomorrow and Sunday off. The best thing about it is more money for more toys.

[Coots Unlimited]

I feel your pain... now get back to work!!

[Tonka Boy]

As long as you're here to keep me company Coots, I'm a little happier!

[The Yeti]

Same here. Stuck at work until 4. It's really, really slow, but they will not let anyone go home yet. No flags on the ice is better than being stuck at work on a slow day.

[icehousebob]

I'm at work today and for the following five days also. The price you pay for working in a hospital. Tomorrow is double time and a half. Think of the wonderful things my bride can purchase. BUT, starting on the 5th, I have six days off to go adverture fishing. Haven,t decided where, South Dakota or maybe Red Lake. Just throw my gear in the truck along with a sleeping bag and go.

[Ryan Berger]

Yep still stuck at work,,, but finally out of Iraq. Now I am stuck in Kuwait waiting for a flight on the 2ed. I was on a flight yesterday, but they needed three volunteers to stay back till the 2ed. Knowing that some people had families to get home to, and that I would recieve combat pay and have Jan be tax free if I was here past the first, I decided to stay and get myself a new Otter fish house and Aqua Vue when I get back... Happy new years,,,

[tdk]

Hey LUNDDUCKBOAT, I hope everything goes well getting back to the states. It's a great feeling stepping back on US soil. I spent a year in a middle east country(Turkey) and you really learn to appreciate the US. We may have problems but nothing like some of those countries do. My son is stationed Okinowa right now and may get sent to Thailand to help there, he is starting to realize how good we have it here. So compared to you, being stuck at work isn't that bad. Myself and a couple of other guys I work with noticed that the people that are at work yet are out of vacation and that they are the ones really serious about hunting and fishing. I guess we have better ways to use our vacation (imho) than saving it for a couple of days off over Christmas. Besides it's really nice and quiet here.

[Northlander]

I work a 3pm to 11pm shift tonight so I wont be doing much at all. Got to work threw Monday. Oh well its some good overtime.

[Tonka Boy]

LundDuckBoat,

We can't thank you enough! My bro-in-law is home for the holidays and will be shipped back to Iraq 2/1. He's part of the 3rd Armorred Calvary out of Colorado...going on his 2nd tour. I surely hope you don't have to go through it again like he does. He has been pulled back to active duty for an additional year.

Here's hoping you're sitting in that new Otter soon!

[ssendek]

Well I worked last night 10pm - 6am this morning and I get to do it again tonight! I'll be ringing in the New Year at work alone. I'll have to hang out here and "fish" through the lucky few who can get out there and wet a line!

Happy New Year!

[abens1078]

Here you go guys, it's to the tune of Jimmy Buffet's 'Margaritaville'. A guy at work came up with it. It's a little rough but you get the point.

'Wating Away Here in My Cubicle'

Eatin' day old cake

Best effort that they make

Give it to DC who cares if its spoiled

Hearin' my phone ring

I better do some-thing

Gotta work til nine my plans are all foiled

Chorus:

Wastin' away here up in my cubicle

Should've went half day and had me some sun

Some reps claim that they are glad that they came

When I go, I'll probably run

I don't know the reason

I've worked here all season

Nothin' to show but my meager pay-stub

But it's a real doozy

I spent it on floozies

How Im so unlucky I haven't a clue

Chorus:

Wastin' away here up in my cubicle

Should've went half day and had me some sun

Some reps claim that they are glad that they came

When I go, I'll probably run

The clock goes tick-tock

It seems like its stopped

I'd pay 50 dollars right now to go home

Where there's booze in the blender

I soon won't remember

How many drinks that I've had or the name of that blonde

Wastin' away here up in my cubicle

Should've went half day and had me some sun

Some reps claim that they are glad that they came

When I go, I'll probably run

[Doonbuggy]

Hey everybody, just emailing in from the ice on Tonka via my blackberry. What a bite! It's windy, but the fish are on fire. Have already iced five northerns, all between 28-39". Lost a big 'ski at the hole and already have our limit of sunnies.

We've got eyes and crappies on the camera, but they're not biting yet, but I'm sure they will once it hits dusk. Some real lunkers down there. The crappies are slabs!

Too bad all of you are in your own cube farms. You could be running for a flag or watching the bobber go down!

Oh, and I'm just kidding..... We've closed up but the first bus isn't for an hour. I'm in a cube farm just like the rest of you.

Will be hitting the ice for the first time tomorrow. I've got a Jiffy that I've barely used and can't wait to fire it up.

Happy New Years to all and to all a good bite.

DB

[arbuck]

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I work a 3pm to 11pm shift tonight so I wont be doing much at all. Got to work threw Monday. Oh well its some good overtime.

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Northlander, looks like we're on the same schedule. Same line of work too. The OT is a good thing.

[northman]

Happy New Year, My shift is 6 pm to 02 am., At least the site is back up again. A special thanks to our Military personnel Where ever you are and are going. If your there now or going to Iraq. I wish you all to be SAFE, - Being at

work is ok with me. We are going to process a daily, monthly, and yearly tonight. - northman

[LuciandTim]

I'm working right now. It sucks. I want a beer....

[Bob Horn]

I`m not at work but the woman is sick in bed. Hopefully she fells better tomorrow. So, I`m staying home tonite making my ice jigs for the rest of the season. Happy New Year everone and have a healthly and safe new year.

[wolfman-k]

Yeah, I'm AT work, but it's a matter of opinion if I'm workin'. 7 P.M. untill 5:30 A.m., the Mail has to go through, I guess! Happy New Year to all, and a special thanks to our Military folks, God Bless and protect you, come home safe.

[Shawnny B]

Yup, I was out in that dump that kept falling form the skytoday, Sucks to be a Cable Guy, PUT ICE OUT FOLKS!* Oh hell i got ICE on the brain, Sorry Ment to say SALT! geeshers! but allass will be getting the big house out tonight WHooopppiieeeeeeeeeeee

[Northlander]

Not only was I at work all night but I had to shovel 3 times! Dang snowblower the company has wouldnt even go threw the stuff! Tires just spun. No chains! Duh! Oh well I comped all my double time and a half so I can get to the Ice Sreies events.