Sport Today

One of mine is, I was working for a high tech co. Bull Info. Systems. I'm stuck
in
my office and it's nukin out. My boss is nowhere to be found, my vw bus is
loaded
with boards, so I said hmmm,***this I'm outta here. My complex had three
buildings and I'm parked out back. To get out I have to go between two
buildings.
So off I go, as I pulling around the two buildings, who do I see crossing
through the
parking lot. Right!! My boss. I go holy shit. LOL I duck down while I'm driving
my vw
bus with boards inside and on top. So here is this vw bus with no one driving
in it,
going right pass my boss. I make it to the street and take off. I said to
myself, gee
I wonder if he saw me? Well to make a long story short, NO, he didn't. This guy
is
such a space shot I should of did it more often.

P.S. I'm no longer with Bull Information Systems.

Bob

Derek

How do I explain the racks on my car?  Kayak racks.  I also mention how much I
dislike the wind when fla***er kayaking, which is true.

Bob

<<It would be easier just to call in sick >>

Well Bob, I tried that also. It was in the mid 80's and the start of
the memorial day weekend. I decided to call in sick that Friday
to beat the traffic to Cape Cod and catch some wind that was
forcasted.

I get to Kalmus Beach early and I'm sailing all day long with
Steve Colby owner of Sound Sailboards and another friend.
Around 1:00 PM this TV news truck pulls in (WCVB Boston)
and this reporter wants to do a story about the summer kick
off on Cape Cod. They set up the cameras and start shooting.

We all go out and start show boating for the cameras for about
a half hour. Now they want our names and conduct interviews.
Like an idiot I agree to give my name and an interview. We
asked when this would be on TV and the reporter said it would
make the 6:00 PM news. Editors Note: I totally forgot I called in
sick that day.

Around 6:00 PM we all rush to the nearest TV to see our faces
blasted on the airwaves all over New England. We were on
three different segments of the hour newscast, then reality set
in, uh ohh,  I called in sick that day. Anyhew.. Thank God my
boss does not watch TV. Lucked out again.

I work in a sailboarding store. So, when it is windy we ALL look for the
excuse to use. The trick is to get in early. Keep checking the weather
reports and then smother that old relative just in time. hey presto! A
great excuse for a day sailing.
Actually it works really well. Sail before work, maybe we don't open at
10 on the dot. Maybe we get the snowboarding guy to show up early. Maybe
we don't open at all (we have really only done that once- now just too
busy all year round to even have a tuesday afternoon closed in
winter...)

Anyway my advice is...keep an eye on th weather.
only go when it is actually blowing NOT on a forecast or you will waste
a good excuse (remember you will eventually need to go and buy some new
excuses, the old ones wear out )

When the old excuses seem a bit thin
GET A NEW JOB. they haven't heard them
YET

Cheers
tom

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(It's good to be the boss.  Of course, this means I have to cut the
staff some major slack when THEY want to skate early....)

BW

(Don't make your numbers and you'll have more time for sailing than you ever
imagined!)

Sailed this morning from 5:45 to 8:30 on a nice North East breeze.

Tom O'Brien - Chicago

I am glad that I do not have to make up excuses for taking off. Anytime we have
a hurricane, the TV crew is there. And one evening I participated in an
offshore rescue. More TV crew and another interview. I would be caught for
sure.

My van also stays rigged 365 days a year. Actually that may work for those who
must sneak out. You are always prepped and your boss never knows when you are
planning on sailing because your gear is permanantly afixed to your roof. Try
it.

JohnM
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