Is My Week Cursed or Just Unlucky?

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A user shares a challenging week filled with mishaps, including a flat tire, broken glassware, a split fingernail, and a surprise subpoena related to lab work. The week was characterized by a series of frustrating events, such as forgetting important emails and dealing with a difficult neighbor. The conversation shifts to humor and coping mechanisms, with participants suggesting indulgences like ice cream and vodka to alleviate stress. One user humorously recounts their own tough week in business, facing supply issues and customer complaints. The discussion also touches on the technical aspects of using a band saw, detailing the challenges faced when adjustments lead to further complications. Overall, the thread captures a mix of venting, humor, and camaraderie among users sharing their experiences of tough weeks.
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OMG, what a week. Started Sunday with a flat tire (already posted in another thread). But then...

Broke expensive glassware. Split fingernail. Forgot about a meeting. Left work one day without sending out an important e-mail, couldn't do it from home; had to return to work (through terrible traffic) to do it. Dog vomitted. Argument with horrible neighbor. Lost some paperwork. Broke a band saw. Forgot to bring my lunch.

And the topper: a surprise subpoena for some of my labwork!

Woohoo, do I know how to have fun, or what?!?

OK, rant's done.
 
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That sounds like a normal day for me, though i do not go round breaking band saws, and i do not have a dog to vomit.
 
have some ice cream and be glad its over
 
rewebster said:
have some ice cream and be glad its over

:wink:...wine's better, after this week...
 
and liquor is quicker
 
lisab said:
:wink:...wine's better, after this week...

Even BETTER!11...

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/8883/23032326js1.jpg
For you, my friend. I'd love to join you. :biggrin:
 
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Try some vodka :smile:

http://www.funforever.net/wp-content/1vodka.jpg

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I guess I have beaten everyone!

"“DIVA Premium Vodka” is triple distilled vodka produced by the Blackwood Distillers of Scotland. The drink is unique because it is filtered through a sand of crushed diamonds and gemstones. And also, in the middle of each of the bottle we can find precious stones, including diamonds. The price per bottle is between GBP 2,000 (equivalent to $3,700) and GBP 540,000 (equivalent to $1 million), depending on the choice of precious stones used in the bottle, which is probably the most expensive vodka in the world."
 
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Light up a fatty.
 
Get some Dippin Dots!
https://www.dippindots.com/store/ice-cream/

ITS THE ICE CREAM OF THE FUTURE!
 
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It's actually some pretty good ice cream. Extremely overpriced, but not bad at all.
 
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rootX said:
Try some vodka :smile:

http://www.funforever.net/wp-content/1vodka.jpg
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something new to me (I need to get out more often, I guess, and try not to get a flat tire)

what is that?
 
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:smile:

You all are so sweet!
 
  • #13
Wow, that's pretty bad. Yeah, go buy yourself something you like to cheer yourself up. Always works for me.
 
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lisab said:
:smile:

You all are so sweet!

so, what did you decide?---a Sangria ice cream float?
 
  • #15
rewebster said:
so, what did you decide?---a Sangria ice cream float?

...and hold the ice cream...!
 
  • #16
Bleh. Yep, I'd drown that week in some alcohol, wipe the slate clean, and begin again fresh.
 
  • #17
:eek: What have you been doing in you lab? Hammering nails into babies?
 
  • #18
She stole uranium!
 
  • #19
lisab said:
OMG, what a week. Started Sunday with a flat tire (already posted in another thread). But then...

Broke expensive glassware. Split fingernail. Forgot about a meeting. Left work one day without sending out an important e-mail, couldn't do it from home; had to return to work (through terrible traffic) to do it. Dog vomitted. Argument with horrible neighbor. Lost some paperwork. Broke a band saw. Forgot to bring my lunch.

And the topper: a surprise subpoena for some of my labwork!

Woohoo, do I know how to have fun, or what?!?

OK, rant's done.

Just what are you making in the lab :rolleyes:, and how did you break a band saw? Did you break the bandsaw in the lab?

This was horrible week for me; perhaps one of the worst in the ten years that I've been in business: Two consecutive nights with almost no sleep and still got my butt kicked, but I think everything is going to work out. I did get yelled at a lot by the customer. I was plagued with parts problems, late shipments, shipping errors, design changes, and last minute glitches that I had never seen during testing of a new circuit design. The suppliers were out of stock on design critical parts like precision resistors, precision zener diodes, and other components that can't be compromised, which forced revision after revision. The entire ordeal just kept dragging on until I thought my head would explode, but that is the joy of self-employment. :biggrin:
 
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Not much better here. My Lear jet is in for repairs and I locked my keys in my Lamborghini so I had to take a cab to get to my yacht. Brad and Angie had a good laugh at my expense. I was so miffed that I threw my Rolex against the wall. You got any of that sangria left? I want the ice cream in please.
 
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jimmysnyder said:
Not much better here. My Lear jet is in for repairs and I locked my keys in my Lamborghini so I had to take a cab to get to my yacht. I was so miffed that I threw my Rolex against the wall. Brad and Angie had a good laugh at my expense. You got any of that sangria left?

I hear ya. My personal assistant got a paper cut and I almost fainted from the sight of the blood. I had him take me to the ER just incase.
 
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TheStatutoryApe said:
I hear ya. My personal assistant got a paper cut and I almost fainted from the sight of the blood. I had him take me to the ER just incase.
:smile: That's horrible. This world is so unfair. It's just a lucky thing there was a peon around who could help you in your time of distress.
 
  • #23
See life of brian.
 
  • #24
See life of brian.

Always look on the bright side of life...
 
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jimmysnyder said:
Not much better here. My Lear jet is in for repairs and I locked my keys in my Lamborghini so I had to take a cab to get to my yacht. Brad and Angie had a good laugh at my expense. I was so miffed that I threw my Rolex against the wall. You got any of that sangria left? I want the ice cream in please.

TheStatutoryApe said:
I hear ya. My personal assistant got a paper cut and I almost fainted from the sight of the blood. I had him take me to the ER just incase.

:smile: You two are better than alcohol! (Though, I am wondering if the vodka filtered through diamonds is any good, or if you're just paying to get at the prize in the middle of the bottle..."Yes, dear, you can have that diamond necklace you've been asking for, as soon as you finish the bottle of vodka so I can get what I've been asking for...")
 
  • #26
TeTeC said:
Always look on the bright side of life...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jHPOzQzk9Qo&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jHPOzQzk9Qo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

"When you're chewing on lifes gristle, don't grumble, give a whistle!
And this'll help things turn out for the best."
 
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OmCheeto said:
"When you're chewing on lifes gristle, don't grumble, give a whistle!
And this'll help things turn out for the best."

I know what to do now the next time I get a paper cut
 
  • #28
Moonbear said:
"Yes, dear, you can have that diamond necklace you've been asking for, as soon as you finish the bottle of vodka so I can get what I've been asking for...")

You mean that works?
 
  • #29
LowlyPion said:
You mean that works?

for the ones that like vodka
 
  • #30
I feel better now, after a good night's sleep and a big breakfast taco (with lots of avocado - mmmm!).

No, I haven't been messing with anything radioactive, or torturing any babies in my lab :eek: ...I only torture wood building products :smile: ! The data that has been subpeoned relates to VOC emissions from adhesives. I didn't get a chance to look at the subpeona, only heard about it from my boss. So I don't even know who's sueing whom...just as well since I probably shouldn't get into details anyway.

Funny how things work...weeks and weeks can go by without so much as a hiccup, then one week it all goes to hell in a handbasket.
 
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lisab said:
I feel better now, after a good night's sleep and a big breakfast taco (with lots of avocado - mmmm!).

No, I haven't been messing with anything radioactive, or torturing any babies in my lab :eek: ...I only torture wood building products :smile: ! The data that has been subpeoned relates to VOC emissions from adhesives. I didn't get a chance to look at the subpeona, only heard about it from my boss. So I don't even know who's sueing whom...just as well since I probably shouldn't get into details anyway.

Funny how things work...weeks and weeks can go by without so much as a hiccup, then one week it all goes to hell in a handbasket.

Katrina, Katrina (I wonder if its about those trailers)


here's a variation I hadn't heard of Catrina:

140px-Catrinas_2.jpg

Two catrinas, about 15 inches tall
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catrina

I don't think they can 'give a little whistle' though
 
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OmCheeto said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jHPOzQzk9Qo&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jHPOzQzk9Qo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

"When you're chewing on lifes gristle, don't grumble, give a whistle!
And this'll help things turn out for the best."

That dang song has been stuck in my head all day since I listened to the clip this morning!
 
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LisaB, I certainly hope things are looking up. I'd buy you one of those bottles of Diva, but I want one.

Sparkly and colorful and gets you drunk, what else could a girl want?
 
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Evo said:
LisaB, I certainly hope things are looking up. I'd buy you one of those bottles of Diva, but I want one.

Sparkly and colorful and gets you drunk, what else could a girl want?

the guy that owns the factory?
 
  • #35
Evo said:
Sparkly and colorful and gets you drunk, what else could a girl want?

Sounds like my gay bartender friend in West Hollywood. :cool:
 
  • #36
You need a treat, Lisa. Go buy yourself something pretty. (And I don't just mean a new bandsaw.)
 
  • #37
What if its a PRETTY bandsaw?
 
  • #38
Tsu said:
What if its a PRETTY bandsaw?

:smile:

Do they come in pink :!) ?
 
  • #39
My neighbor has a HUGE Wood-Mizer bandsaw that can saw very large logs into boards, beams, etc. The wood is held stationary by clamps, dogs, etc, and the saw-frame moves on rollers. The base is square and level, so the saw can be fed through the log with almost no effort. It isn't very pretty, but it's fun to turn logs into beautiful lumber, stick it and stack it to dry. He's also got a full wood shop including planer, jointer, radial arm saw, table saw, miter saw, etc, and he leaves the shop unlocked and gives me free access to everything. Cool!
 
  • #40
We have a huge one at work, where we have to cut giant glulam beams every day.

But the one I broke was a much smaller one. The blade was pulling strongly to the right as soon as I started the cut, so I adjusted the blade tension a little bit...and everything went haywire. I would make a small adjustment and the response would be highly non-linear. It had to be locked & tagged out.

I think the problem is actually that the teeth are bent a little. No blade adjustment can compensate for bent teeth.

A new blade will hopefully fix it...not a really big deal, but of course it happened during a week where everything else was hitting the fan, too!
 
  • #41
It's really hard to make a mid-course correction during a band-saw cut because the blade is actually pretty fragile. They have to be brittle and hard to hold an edge, and they have to be thin and light snd flexible enough to make their cuts.
 
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lisab said:
We have a huge one at work, where we have to cut giant glulam beams every day.

But the one I broke was a much smaller one. The blade was pulling strongly to the right as soon as I started the cut, so I adjusted the blade tension a little bit...and everything went haywire. I would make a small adjustment and the response would be highly non-linear. It had to be locked & tagged out.

I think the problem is actually that the teeth are bent a little. No blade adjustment can compensate for bent teeth.

A new blade will hopefully fix it...not a really big deal, but of course it happened during a week where everything else was hitting the fan, too!

I had a couple summer jobs in California using a band saw for hours at a time. When it started pulling one direction or another, it was either just before the blade broke, or it was dull and needed to be replaced.
 

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