It Just Doesn’t Stop

Just for the record, I had this all typed out and my internet died. Icing on my cake.

A brief continuation from yesterday’s post. Yes, we finally got the server back up and running. Yes, the users retreated back into holes to start working. Then the heavens decide to open up and spew forth torrential rains, lightening, and trailing park destroying tornados. Aside from dying servers and weather that makes mail men violate their code…I had to work a little late. Which was probably a good thing due to the weather…or so I thought.

As the sky got darker and darker, I saw on the web that there had been a few tornados in the area and it was about to get worse. Ok, that’s it, time to go home. Just as my mouse was hovering over the shutdown button, my phone rang. Being the dutiful employee that I am…I answered it:

Me: Hello?

Dude: Yes, may I speak to [insert employee's name here].

Me: I’m sorry but they haven’t worked here in three years.

Dude: Ah, well I work for a company that buys used and discarded tape media.

Me: Look, can you just call me back tomorrow or something?

Dude: This will only take a minute of your time.

Me: Listen, I’ve got to leave right now. I’ve got severe weather and possibly tornados about to roll in.

Dude: Ok, well we BUY back med-[click]

Yeah, I had to bail out of that call. I mean, what part of tornado don’t you understand? I also realize that it was a weak excuse, but I was ready to go home.

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Today’s shoutout goes out to some of the people that I work with. Thanks for seven free iTunes caps. That’s 21 Pepsi related products I didn’t have to drink. My kidneys thank you.
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