The Magic Round About

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The Magic Round About

by Kibitz @ 2008-07-07 – 11:06:51

Since Saturday morning I'm older and wiser.

The older's a mere technicality. A birthday. I'm now twenty four.

The wiser however is far more important. My colleagues are colleagues no more.

They bought me some presents I don’t deserve. I’m certain they cost a mint.

Three hand drawn cartoons by Serge Danot. All originals. Signed and dated.

My surprise when I opened the package - produced a whoop of childish delight.

I couldn't believe my eyes. I cleaned my glasses twice.

The one below's particularly apt. I love New York. I've twice been mugged.

I’m older. I'm wiser. I’ve finally realised ....

.... my colleagues at work are actually friends.
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- jackfrost ^Pro
- 2008-07-07 @ 11:13:02
and good friends by the look of it!!
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-07 @ 11:21:25
  Yes ... surprisingly.
  
  Meaning - I'm surprised.
  
  And possibly slow on the uptake.
  
  Adam ... x
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- Emsbabee ^Pro
- 2008-07-07 @ 11:42:28
Either that, or they are paving the way for a group sex session.
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-07 @ 11:47:03
  I’m never that lucky.
  
  Lol ... Cancel that ...
  
  Most of them are men.
  
  Adam ... x
  - - Emsbabee ^Pro
    - 2008-07-07 @ 11:49:29
    Precisely. You're about to undergo an initiation. x
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- Old-Nick ^Pro
- 2008-07-07 @ 12:14:37
Blimey! actually getting good prezzies from work mates!

That's rather rare.
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-07 @ 14:35:24
  Yeah .. I thought it might be.
  
  It's probably coz I'm the youngest here.
  
  They mostly treat me like some kinda kid.
  
  In a good way ... Adam.
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- isadora101
- 2008-07-07 @ 12:32:08
That's a fabulous pressie and portrays a good sense of humour on both your and your colleague/friends part

Oh and a belated "Happy birthday" to you...I didn't get to a computer as I was busy getting wet on my camping weekend!
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-07 @ 14:40:15
  Lol ... Any excuse.
  
  But thanks - anyways.
  
  A wash out weekend .. unlucky.
  
  I hope the rain didn’t ruin everything.
  
  Adam ... x
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- kendersrule ^Pro
- 2008-07-07 @ 13:01:42
Wow! so not only did they fork out cash, they actually knew you'd like the prezzy! Quality friends there!
Last whip round we had here was spent on bath products
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-07 @ 14:43:30
  I'd have been just as happy with after shave.
  
  Adam ... x
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- Chyna_Doll
- 2008-07-07 @ 13:21:39
Cute cartoon. You're V. Lucky!
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-07 @ 14:52:04
  I know! Believe me. I know!
  
  What I don't yet know is how I pay them back.
  
  A packet of biscuits between them ...
  
  Just doesn’t seem quite enough.
  
  Adam ... x
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- deleted user (Visitor)
- 2008-07-07 @ 13:46:03
I'm surprised that toilet attendants would do this for a colleague.

You must have a done stellar job in cubicle 3.

Keith
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-07 @ 14:56:39
  I cannot tell a lie ...
  
  My cubicle endeavours are rightly famous.
  
  As for my generous colleagues now friends ...
  
  I guess at the time they were feeling .. er .. flush?
  
  Adam ... x
  - - sameold
    - 2008-07-08 @ 23:16:48
    he he he...Happy belated birthday x
    - - Kibitz
      - 2008-07-09 @ 07:12:21
      Thanks ..
      
      But ... er ...
      
      Belated pressies would have been better.
      
      Adam ... x
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- cj592 ^Pro
- 2008-07-07 @ 16:39:14
I wonder if, when I leave in a fortnight, I suddenly find that I could have had friends? ....... {ponders}
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-07 @ 16:52:24
  It could happen. You never know.
  
  But probably not the type of friends who'd bother to find out what Happy Birthday is in Hebrew.
  
  To be honest ... that kinda friend is rare!
  
  Adam ... x
  - - cj592 ^Pro
    - 2008-07-07 @ 17:08:45
    Wow, who'd do a thing like that! Sounds like a geek to me
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- deleted user (Visitor)
- 2008-07-07 @ 17:30:36
Hey Kibitz,

Would it possible for you to ask them to find out what other words or phrases are in Hebrew?

You know, like Nipple clamp, Liquid Latex etc

I know someone who might find this service useful.

Keith
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-07 @ 17:40:01
  Lol ... You still here?
  
  Shouldn’t you be en route to Lincoln?
  
  Okay - I’ll ask - mañana.
  
  If ... you’ll give me your word such things are kosher.
  
  Adam ... x
  - - kendersrule ^Pro
    - 2008-07-07 @ 18:30:59
    lol
    btw if babelfish had got yidish you'd have more than one geeky friend x
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- deleted user (Visitor)
- 2008-07-07 @ 19:59:32
Awww...nice!!
You gets back what you gives out...people only do things if they care....and if you've obviously given them reason to...
x
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-07 @ 20:44:46
  Mmmm .. I guess.
  
  Or ...
  
  It's another case of mistaken identity.
  
  Adam ... x
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- deleted user (Visitor)
- 2008-07-07 @ 20:51:20
It's blinkin' well not!
Take a tellin'!
xxx
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- PrincessFiona
- 2008-07-08 @ 16:57:58
The Max my work buddies once gave me was a vase!

it was a nice vase! and i had all men at work place

They had no idea what to buy for women

xx
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-08 @ 17:17:54
  Lol ... men!
  
  Why DO we put up with them?
  
  Btw ... I’d have bought you a toy.
  
  What kind - exactly - I‘m not at liberty to say.
  
  Adam ... x
  - - PrincessFiona
    - 2008-07-08 @ 17:23:20
    LOL I have no clue! but I guess since every second person is a man we are talking half a population.
    
    Cant avoid them, definitely not since I love to look at the cute ones
    
    OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO a TOY
    
    PS; is it from
    
    A)Toys R US
    Tesco
    C)Ann Summers
    
    xx
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- EllieGant
- 2008-07-08 @ 23:13:13
That qualifies as the best sort of birthday - usually they are a let-down because of too much expectation!

Shame about the muggings though.
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-09 @ 07:15:28
  You're right about great expectations.
  
  Ungrateful whelp that I am ...
  
  I was desperately disappointed ...
  
  That nobody bought me a cardie and slippers.
  
  Adam ... x
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- deleted user (Visitor)
- 2008-07-09 @ 08:22:39
you're so lucky to have work mates like that. my colleagues are my enimies. I will crush them. bastards.
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-09 @ 09:46:01
  Bastards .. Mmmm ...
  
  Wanna crush them together?
  
  I'm free this weekend if you are ...
  
  Adam.
  
  P.S. You're first point. I know ... x
  - - deleted user (Visitor)
    - 2008-07-09 @ 10:29:26
    sadly I'm not free this weekend , I have to go back to the asylum when I'm not in work. thanks for the offee though!
    
    but you really are lucky, you have no idea what a hateful bunch of utter twats I work with. its soooooo bad. the one real mate I have in here has been on the sick for 7 weeks because he can't take this shit anymore. it wears you down.
    - - Kibitz
      - 2008-07-09 @ 10:48:52
      It's really that bad? Shoot!
      
      And seven weeks without an ally.
      
      I couldn’t do it. Point blank. I couldn’t.
      
      Respect .. Mr. Heb ... Respect.
      
      Adam ... x
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- deleted user (Visitor)
- 2008-07-10 @ 06:22:28
That was very nice of them indeed! But I am sure you are a nice guy yourself!
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-10 @ 07:20:13
  Lol ... thanks ..
  
  But you've yet to witness my dark side.
  
  One day - you shall.
  
  One day - YOU will be VERY afraid!
  
  Adam ... x
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- unclemac
- 2008-07-10 @ 11:52:59
Well Adam,
Happy birthday to you,
You are young and sprightly,
Your heart and eyes must shine brightly,
I wish you all the best,
You are sure to pass every test,
One and only,
Uncle Mac
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-10 @ 12:12:21
  Lol .. Awesome!
  
  No one's ever written me a poem before.
  
  Shoot! That’s so damn cool.
  
  I love it ... Toda ... Shalom.
  
  And thanks ... Adam.
  
  x
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- lalalie84
- 2008-07-11 @ 08:03:26
Getting the perfect present is always nice! Especially if they're from your co-workers! The most I ever got was a "Happy Birthday" on the intercom at my work...
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-11 @ 10:34:55
  Lol .. It could have been even worse.
  
  Someone actually singing Happy Birthday.
  
  In - public. Out - of tune.
  
  Very - embarrassing.
  
  Adam ... x
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- lyndlj
- 2008-07-14 @ 20:07:55
Which just goes to show that someone somewhere took the time to find out what you like
- - Kibitz
  - 2008-07-15 @ 07:04:19
  It certainly does.
  
  And all without my ever suspecting.
  
  Last year they bought me a regular calendar.
  
  I'm truly one lucky guy ... Adam.
  
  x
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