I had the best day ever!

[NC]

I'd just like to boast about my christmas work "do" that we had yesterday.

WE GOT TO FLY IN A HELICOPTER!! :blip:

Hee hee, ok We flew to Pencarrow Lodge which is a 4 minute flight east from Wellington airport. To Pencarrow Point. Just west of cape Palliser. Oh it was soooo cool we had a mean lunch. Afterwards the bar was open and a big tab was put on.
Did some clay bird shooting. My first time shooting a gun i think I did bloody well 6 out of 8 the first time and 5 out of 6 the second time.

Pencarrow

:doobey:

[Colapop]

Lucky Beeaatch!!! It's nice out there, used to live near Lake Ferry. But now there's rich people out there - and their friends - NC

[scumdog]

I'd just like to boast about my christmas work "do" that we had yesterday.

WE GOT TO FLY IN A HELICOPTER!! :blip:

Hee hee, ok We flew to Pennsacora Lodge which is a 4 minute flight east from Wellington airport. To Pennsacora Point. Just west of cape Palliser. Oh it was soooo cool we had a mean lunch. Afterwards the bar was open and a big tab was put on.
Did some clay bird shooting. My first time shooting a gun i think I did bloody well 6 out of 8 the first time and 5 out of 6 the second time.

I tried to find a web site but they don't have one. :)

:doobey:

Are you sure it's not Pennsacola (as in the place in the U.S.) but named by a Japanese? in which case it would be Cape Parriser I suppose.:wait:
Glad you had fun and good one with the clay-birds. (they are shit to cook though and taste bloody awful)

[Str8 Jacket]

Lucky Bitch, sounds awesome!
We are having ours in the bloody office where we work AND we have to supply our own alcohol! :spudgrr:

[Devil]

add "Shooting a gun" to my list of stuff I hate.

Sounds like a fun trip.

[merv]

I got a feeling you are talking of Pencarrow Lodge not far from Baring Head and not as far as Cape Palliser hence the 4 minute trip. Been there twice before and enjoyed the hospitality.

[NC]

Lucky Bitch, sounds awesome!
We are having ours in the bloody office where we work AND we have to supply our own alcohol! :spudgrr:
I think it was all those 15 hour shifts we did?:violin:

Sounds like one of my old work chistmas parties.. "heres a turkey and a bottle of lindauer" mmm I hate both.

Jeeze You'd think that they would splash out a bit..social club? Maybe someone at your work spent it on P?

[scumdog]

add "Shooting a gun" to my list of stuff I hate.

Sounds like a fun trip.

Yeah, why shoot the gun? what did it ever do to deserve getting shot???

[NC]

I got a feeling you are talking of Pencarrow Lodge not far from Baring Head and not as far as Cape Palliser hence the 4 minute trip. Been there twice before and enjoyed the hospitality.
that's the one, I'll change it. I was "intoxicated" yesterday :yes:
Thank you!

[Str8 Jacket]

Jeeze You'd think that they would splash out a bit..social club? Maybe someone at your work spent it on P?

:killingme [insert tui ad here]

Working for the MOJ has distinct disadvantages such as they will not supply our alcohol instead they will supply food oh yeah and a prize for the winner of Singstar, yes thats right for our xmas function we get Singstar :bash:

[NC]

:killingme [insert tui ad here]

Working for the MOJ has distinct disadvantages such as they will not supply our alcohol instead they will supply food oh yeah and a prize for the winner of Singstar, yes thats right for our xmas function we get Singstar :bash:
Ok, take a big hand bag and get lots of food:2thumbsup

:killingme Singstar! Your taking Glenn eh? :laugh:

[Str8 Jacket]

Ok, take a big hand bag and get lots of food:2thumbsup

:killingme Singstar! Your taking Glenn eh? :laugh:


mmmm food :banana:

Were not allowed to bring partners and even if we could theres no way in hell id subject him to that, though a rendition of "I want to piss on you" would be funny!! :spudbooge Anyway he's going away that morning, I wont see him for a whole month :( thats all good though, more pies for me!!

[NC]

mmmm food :banana:

Were not allowed to bring partners and even if we could theres no way in hell id subject him to that, though a rendition of "I want to piss on you" would be funny!! :spudbooge Anyway he's going away that morning, I wont see him for a whole month :( thats all good though, more pies for me!!
Ok make sure you have the munchies.

:slap: For a whole month?

[Str8 Jacket]

Ok make sure you have the munchies.

:slap: For a whole month?

Oh I intend on it, dont you worry!!

Well i'll be in smellyvegas when hes back in Wgtn, then hes of to the SI before I get back. Ive got 2 weeks of at the end of Jan, were gonna go up North then, yay the beach! :banana:

[vifferman]

Glad you enjoyed it, NC! :niceone:
Flying in a helicopter is SO kewl, innit?

Our work do is always at Hotel du Vin, as it's one of the few places that can accommodate >80 people. We get bussed out there for the whole day in two buses, and as soon as we arrive, it's off to the bar. All drinks are paid for, plus snacks and a lunch, claybird shooting, archery, tennis, swimming, petanque, croquet, wine-tasting, etc.

B-o-o-o-r-r-r-ing! After having been there several times (4? 5?), it sucks a bit, especially having to spend the day 'relaxing' with workmates and managers. Last year, I just turned up at work, and buggered off after everyone left on the buses. Dunno what I'll do this year. The best year was when me and a workmate rode our bikes out there, the long way (round through Maraetai, Kaiaua, etc). Brilliant!

[Sniper]

Nice stuff NC

[Lias]

:killingme [insert tui ad here]

Working for the MOJ has distinct disadvantages such as they will not supply our alcohol instead they will supply food oh yeah and a prize for the winner of Singstar, yes thats right for our xmas function we get Singstar :bash:
One of the major disadvantages of working for Te Wananga is that they will not provide booze at all. Social club put on a freaking gigantic bartab the other night, but I couldnt stay for very long *cry*.

Still at least the IT department always puts on a good do, even without booze.. This year were doing 10 pin bowling, laser tag, and dinner. Last year was go-karts and dinner.

[Str8 Jacket]

One of the major disadvantages of working for Te Wananga is that they will not provide booze at all. Social club put on a freaking gigantic bartab the other night, but I couldnt stay for very long *cry*.




Our social club had originally arranged that all the funds went on to beer and wine, there WAS going to be heaps of booze. Then we got new manager who does everything "by the book". It kinda annoys me cause the social club money is us the employees $$ and we should be able to decide where our funds go. Ah well thats life for ya!

[Beemer]

Try being self-employed - NO work functions at all! I do some freelance work for the Manawatu Standard and was invited to 'morning tea' yesterday. Didn't bother going, why waste $10 of petrol for a free coffee (don't drink it) and some sandwiches and finger food? Considering they didn't even bother inviting any of us to the opening of their new building a few weeks ago, what's the point?

We've got our bike club end of year get-together this weekend so at least I get to go to one party! I'm going to have MY work function at home on Monday - buy a bottle of bubbly and some nibbles and watch myself on tv!

[inlinefour]

Hope you and all the welly crew have a great Xmas.:yes:

[WINJA]

I Didnt Think We Had Heavy Lift Helicopters In Nz, Or Did They Bring It In Special For You Nc, Were You Suspended Underneath Like A Deer Or A Log?

[**R1**]

I Didnt Think We Had Heavy Lift Helicopters In Nz, Or Did They Bring It In Special For You Nc, Were You Suspended Underneath Like A Deer Or A Log?LMFAO:killingme
Is your caps lock broken? I couldnt hardly understand what you were going on about..

[WINJA]

LMFAO:killingme
Is your caps lock broken? I couldnt hardly understand what you were going on about..
SOMEONES BEEN EDITING

[Waylander]

Nah mate if they were editing I would be able to see it and one would think they would have only left the caps on the words at the begining of sentances and important nouns.


Good to see you get to enjoy a few perks at work NC.

[Biff]

Very nice NC.

I get a frozen turkey and a sausage sizzle.

:slap:

[Al]

You lucky lucky!
We aint getting anything

Al

[**R1**]

Very nice NC.

I get a frozen turkey and a sausage sizzle.

:slap:I get pizza and beer, I was hopeing for toasta leavings and P, but it beats a poke in the eye with a sharp stick..

[kerryg]

I would not subject a dog to my work do. Boss (Japanese) gets pissed out of his brain and struggles with English at the best of times so becomes more-or-less incomprehensible yet insists on making numerous rambling and incoherent speeches. In this he is aided by an elderly woman (our company secretary)who has worked here for over 30 years, every moment of which she has spoent sucking up. She sits beside him and basically tells him what to say. I think he is actually one of those ventriloquist's mannequins, and her arm is up his arse moving his jaws (but how she gets her arms and nose up there at the same time remains a mystery). There is lot of general fawning and sycophancy. Japs call it "goma suri". Brown-nosing. Rather than go again I'd rather stay home and get medieval on my own private parts with a blowtorch

[Dadpole]

I'd rather stay home and get medieval on my own private parts with a blowtorch

Everyone needs a hobby.

[scumdog]

I'd rather stay home and get medieval on my own private parts with a blowtorch

Ahh well, whatever turns your crank!!:whistle:

I got a night shift for Christmas night, whoop-de-effing-do!!!!:mad:

[Virago]

Try being self-employed - NO work functions at all! I do some freelance work for the Manawatu Standard and was invited to 'morning tea' yesterday. Didn't bother going, why waste $10 of petrol for a free coffee (don't drink it) and some sandwiches and finger food?......
I'm self-employed (with Mrs V) and in the same position. However I make every effort to attend all functions we're invited to by clients and suppliers - great networking opportunities - you never know who you might end up talking to! Been to three functions so far this week....

Back on topic, sounds like a great trip NC, glad you enjoyed it so much.:2thumbsup

[What?]

Glad you had fun and good one with the clay-birds. (they are shit to cook though and taste bloody awful)
Have you tried WINJA's Coca Cola recipe?:slap:

[Lou Girardin]

I got a night shift for Christmas night, whoop-de-effing-do!!!!:mad:

I definitely don't miss that.

[Bartman10]

Lucky Bitch, sounds awesome!
We are having ours in the bloody office where we work AND we have to supply our own alcohol! :spudgrr:

Join the club... I even had to bring my own bbq and gas to cook lunch.

Government departments eh!

[Str8 Jacket]

Join the club... I even had to bring my own bbq and gas to cook lunch.

Government departments eh!


LMAO! thats brilliant, it just shows how much they value us, eh?!!

[NC]

I Didnt Think We Had Heavy Lift Helicopters In Nz, Or Did They Bring It In Special For You Nc, Were You Suspended Underneath Like A Deer Or A Log?
Sweetheart I'm lighter than you. It's ok we hear your calls for help, we love you man.