The Fall Guy
Or "It never rains, it pours."
Well it seems that bad news comes to moi in packs.
Do you get "packs of bad news"? Or would it be "groups"?
Apart from the housemate leaving, and moi being unsure of who I can drag out to bar's for the around 15 months, I also learnt some other bad news.
Discussing with the guy I work with what dates he has off, I was in the process of planning my days off around V. (I think you can see where this is leading already...)
It turns out that he has booked the 21st off already. Which would be the day I return from V, meaning I cant be in work that day.
Now as there is only 2 people that work on this project, both of us can't be off at once. There is suppose to be a third person as immediate back up, but he was sacked the other week
What this means is that I can only book off the one day. I've paid £160 for the tickets, and will be the only chance I get to see Radiohead this year and the first time in a while. I MUST GO!
Which means Ill leave work in the unfortunate prediciment of having no one in that day. Which will get me told off alot.
The boss has plans to get someone trained up so that they can be immediate cover before, or for the beginning of August, so things might not be too bad here.
But what do I tell the boss?
Im thinking book off Monday, then call up work from the Fesitval Monday morning to say there was a "problem with the car and that Im returning home soon." And that Ill try to get to work.
But can anyone think of something better to say? Im worried if I say something before hand that he will say no way, then when I do take the day off he will think I'm unreliable.
Would you say that sounded about right?
What do you think?
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Over 30's ROCK / Website (6.7.06 11:03) Maybe say that your too young to understand how to find a better excuse and that you will have to discuss it with an over 30... as you need parent supervision! |
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moirob / Website (6.7.06 11:06) You really have taken this, "Rob needs a new housemate" thing a little to far :p Plus, I dont think the boss would ever listen to THAT excuse. lol |
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sammy / Website (6.7.06 11:07) i thought you were going to say that you couldn't have next friday off.... erm but.... try convincing the other guy that he in fact DOESN'T want to be off that day.. |
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moirob / Website (6.7.06 11:15) Oh, no. That was booked of ages ago. Dont worry about that. 
Yeah, I might try. Hopefully the boss will have someone trained up enough. If not Ill try and convince the other guy to at least come in, in the morning if possible. But saying that, I havent a clue what time the coach leaves V. And dont know how long it will take. Arse! |
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Over 30's ROCK / Website (6.7.06 11:15) Um no i dont think so Rob. I think that you have offended a few people. Not just me. |
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sammy / Website (6.7.06 11:20) orrrr sell the V tickets for loads and loads of money and go and see Radiohead another time..... |
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moirob / Website (6.7.06 11:43) Yeah Rudette, I still dont think the boss would go for that excuse. Although, I do like your persistence. Sammy, thats not even something that we should consider. At all. And I will see radiohead again when they tour next year. But this is Festival Radiohead. Its different to Concert Radiohead. |
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Diva / Website (6.7.06 12:42) Jesus Christ! I'm over 30 and I still go out partying far more than you, I also have more parties and probably a damn sight more fun! You are so inappropriate and insensitive that I would think the only reason why you wouldn’t be able to hack anyone over 30 is that they'll wouldn't tolerate your retarded, boring ageist crap. I certainly won't. |
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30's rock / Website (6.7.06 12:48) Ere Ere Diva. Rob your being a total arsewipe |
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sammy / Website (6.7.06 12:50) haha oh dear Robbie.... |
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moirob / Website (6.7.06 12:55) OK, some of you may of taken something's I've said quite literally. I can say with some confidence that I dont really think living with someone over 30 will in fact make me insane. Im sorry if some over 30's, or under 30's, have taken offence by me saying that I might actually go insane with living with an over 30. And this may not be the case. Although it is not medically proven that I will not go insane. Im a twenty-something. I'd like to hang out with twenty-something's, do what twenty-somethings do. And so be it, I think I'd like to live with twenty-somethings. |
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moirob / Website (6.7.06 12:58) oh dear oh dear indeed eeeeee. I dont think Ive ever been this insulted, since school. hehe 
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sammy / Website (6.7.06 12:59) it's like friends reunited in here... |
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moirob / Website (6.7.06 13:03) Tell you what though, I dont think Ive ever had so many people visit my blog...eeeee, how exciting. |
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sammy / Website (6.7.06 13:06) it's like someone's saying 'quick quick, you must go to Robs blog, people are having a go at him' dead good advertising is word of mouth say something else... go on |
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30's rock / Website (6.7.06 13:08) Bullied at school were you Rob?.. Well then maybe you should know what it is like to segregate people! |
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moirob / Website (6.7.06 13:09) Your purposely going to get me in to trouble now.....yikes. I prefer Pepsi, more the Coca-cola. In fact. I dont even like Coca-cola. |
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30's rock / Website (6.7.06 13:10) Sammy we are not having ago. I just think that it is unfair to put a label on peoples age.. Obviously others feel the same. |
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moirob / Website (6.7.06 13:11) Well I guess I was bullied at school Rudette. Im not entirely sure why that was. I sure never was the bully though. |
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sammy / Website (6.7.06 13:13) and i think you'll find that a lot of people specify an age range when they are looking for housemates. i'm sure there are 30 year olds who wouldn't want to live with 20somethings and that's fair enough. you all seem a bit too keen to jump in on this.... |
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30's rock / Website (6.7.06 13:17) I dont think many people would put words as strong as 'I think Ill put my foot down at anyone over 30. For my own sanity.' Which is clearly stating something is wrong with over 30's. . As for people jumping on this. We have opinions too and if someone is going to be prejudice about age it is like being sexest and people will be offended by this. |
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sammy / Website (6.7.06 13:23) and i think you know full well that it wasn't said with the intention of upsetting anyone pinch of salt and all that perhaps. |
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30's rock / Website (6.7.06 13:29) well maybe i can take it with a pinch of salt but i am not the only one that seems offended |
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moirob / Website (6.7.06 13:40) ok people. Thats enough. Calm down. Take 10 seconds and all that. Sarah, I think you did jump on me to hard and too soon about my comment. I dont really think that living with the over 30's will infact make me go insane. Im a 20-something, and yes, I would like to live with 20-somethings. Is that so wrong? I never said anything insulting or derogatory about people over 30. An awful lot of things have been put in my mouth about what I meant. All of which were not said by me, but individulas assumptions about "what I could of meant." And Thanks Sammy, for realising that this had gone a bit too far. |
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sammy / Website (6.7.06 14:00) 
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Sexy 34 (6.7.06 14:06) 
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moirob / Website (6.7.06 14:16) Cheers Sexy How you doin!
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You are a tool / Website (6.7.06 15:20) You are a tool |
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moirob / Website (6.7.06 15:54) Is that your opinion, or just an advertisment? |
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MoiMurderer (6.7.06 16:51) You are a fucking retard. |
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moirob / Website (6.7.06 17:56) Yes, I may be. But your the one with issue's. Seriously, do you have nothing better to do with your life then to sink so low? It's ok, Ill pity you. |
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AmyCady / Website (6.7.06 19:23) Damn it ! I wish I could still get on 20sxi during the day! I miss out on all the fun! Robbie..i think you really need these people pitying you sweetie, not the other way round 
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moirob / Website (6.7.06 20:32) Amy, I thought you could get on to 20six? Otherwise why did you know what was going on? Or did you 'accidentally' know what to text to me? Well I mean it's hard being a coward. But the mystery commentor certianly does well at being such. So I think whoever he or she is deserve's to be pityed on. Plus if you think being bullied is fun then you're mistaken. I knew think you couldnt resist having a low blow. |
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AmyCady / Website (6.7.06 22:09) No lovey but I have contacts sweetheart. Yeah I hate to be predictable but I guess I am..damn! If only I had been the mystery commentor..stroke of genius!! |
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moirob / Website (7.7.06 08:08) Well Amy I wouldnt put it past you if you had gone that low sweetheart
I mean you have done it before.
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You are a tool / Website (7.7.06 09:12) Definitely an opinion. You're blog is ok but your constant references to yourself as moi are incredibly irritating...I suppose people are attacking you because you appear quite ignorant..you're probably quite a nice guy if you calm your ego down |
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sammy / Website (7.7.06 09:33) 
look at all these lovely people on your blog. 
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sammy / Website (7.7.06 09:33) hahaha oops |
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moirob / Website (7.7.06 10:01) I quite like having all this people come show there appreciation for Moi,(hey Tool, I threw in the extra captial just for you massaging my Ego. Cheers kid )
And Sammy, I dont look like a lemming :p But these people have made me quite popular. Hey, I might even be trying to top you off number 2 spot soon Yessssss I guess everyone is entitled to their opinion Tool. Yes a lot of people aren't cowards, namely those over the age of 6, and dont hide when giving out insults. But thats ok, Im sure there is a good enough reason why youre a coward. |
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sammy / Website (7.7.06 10:17) i'll insult you - and i won't hide behind some stupid name or get my friends to say it instead you, look like a lemming do you feel insulted? |
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moirob / Website (7.7.06 10:22) Yes  Yes I am...
Thanks thought for being honest....and if I had it my own way with my hair I wouldnt be looking like a lemming :p
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AmyCady / Website (7.7.06 19:11) Have I indeed gone that low before? Gosh you'll have to remind of those times then sweetheart. And don't worry I won't hide behind a different name or get my friends to say what I think...they say these things because you're a wanker and make stupid comments. I think it's cowardly and pathetic if anyone has to post snide entries or comments because they're too dumb fuck stupid and weak to confront them in person. |
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Smartjoks / Website (10.7.06 10:35) Thats genuinely awful, I often get stuck with the same predicament in my office, because only one person per rotation is allowed off at a time and this year there are two guys with pregnant wives due around my 30th birthday. I booked or have tried to book the leave already. As for an excuse tell your boss you ate food form a vendor and have food poisoning |
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Rob (10.7.06 12:15) I guess that is one excuse. Although, the fact that as it means he has to cover for when either of me or the other colleague have a holiday I think he will be trying to get a replacement as soon as possible. Which makes things alot better. Although I still feel that I may not book teh day off work, instead I might throw a sickie. |
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Your_boss (10.7.06 14:29) Please come to my office as soon as you read this. |
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(12.7.06 00:44) Hey Rob! Id just go about placing ads in papers and doing my damn best to find a new co-worker. If that fails, get Bono and Geldoff involved, Im sure they'll be able to sort something out. And for the record, I dont find the fact that you say moi irritating. I think maybe thats because I always imagine it in a kinda cornish farmer way, rather than anything flowery and french. Dont know why. |
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Rob (12.7.06 10:13) Hey stranger, Im sure to contact Bono/Geldoff if all falls through. Although I dont know how quickly I will be able to train them up to take my place working? I am in fact a descendent of a cornish farmer....actualy that's a lie. Although it's a nice story. Do farmer's talk French? |
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(12.7.06 13:32) I suppose French farmers do? :D |
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Rob (12.7.06 17:03) Well thats true |
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The Rose (17.7.06 16:04) Come back you big lug, I love you x |
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Rob (18.7.06 09:39) Hey Rose. Thanks for the message. Sorry I wont be blogging her again. I dont think it's for me anymore. But Im sure there are plenty of other nice bloggers to read (I recommend Sammy )
Who are you anyway? Tis always nice to hear from random people. |
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The Rose (19.7.06 09:42) Why would I want to read her blog when it's you I want to see more of? |
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Rob (19.7.06 09:50) I guess that's a fair point. Because she has naked photos of Robbie Williams on there? Plus there will no longer be anymore added to this blog. Sorry. So who are you? Do you ahve a blog? |
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sammy / Website (19.7.06 12:30) awww you plugged me!! (not being rude honest) thanks
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Rob (19.7.06 14:34) haha, I wasnt thinking about that till you said "Not being rude"....now youve just put images in my head hehe yessssssss
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(25.7.06 13:32) Rob - Come back I got nothing to read anymore!! Just ignore those grumpy twats they have a shit existance if all they can do is moan about 1 comment, If they don't like it then they SHOULDN'T FUCKING READ IT ANYMORE............There that told 'em. Come back Rob we love you x |
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Rob (26.7.06 17:18) Hello Stranger Who are you and when did I get such a loyal fan base?
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Adie (27.7.06 15:06) That last message was off me, sorry forgot to put my name in!! |
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sammyface (7.8.06 16:23) come baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack
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Rob (7.8.06 16:53) No way Joséface (thats Mexican for Sammyface. wan to know how to say moirob in Mexican? Josérob. Fact!) Anyway, how did I manage to get back in the top 10? 20six must be a bit slow really. |
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cha0tic / Website (7.8.06 20:40) Could you offer to turn up at lunch time on Monday? Also do you fancy a pint? (see the blinks post you put up)
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sammyface (8.8.06 14:29) Joserob - please come back do i have to get on my knees and beg?
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Rob (8.8.06 19:45) Well Cha0tic, that seems like the only option. The problem that I had was that, the tickets I had purcahsed included coach travel. Im going on my own and have no idea about the area. The coach it seems leaves at 1130. Itll take about 2 hours to get to Bradford (and more for me to get home). It seems my only option is to make my own way home on the Monday morning. Meaning packing up pre 8 am. Possibly even be on the train to Leeds pre 8 am. Not looking forward to it at all. Will check the blinks. Sorry Joséface. No can do. You could get on your knees and beg, sure. It might not get me to blog, but it might get me to do something else
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(14.8.06 15:18) Awww, Robert, come back! Its not as much fun obsessing over Radiohead on my own. Im so excited that Ive started packing today! If you're still going it alone you can say hello to me and my bunch, ok, so we're strangers, but we're a right friendly lot, and festivals are all about the random. xxx |
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(14.8.06 15:20) Errr, I dont know if I was logged in but that was me (20one), but you can call me Lucy. |
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Rob (14.8.06 20:27) Hey Stranger, Ive sent you an email through 20six. I hope you get it. If you dont, email me on itsmoirob@gmail.com Hopefully Ill hear from you before V |
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kimmyb / Website (13.9.06 20:31) just go! and tell me how good radiohead were! I so want to see them! nice tache! |
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sammyface (21.9.06 10:03) ohhhhhh, you're not even here and people are reading you!!!
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Rob (21.9.06 13:31) Thats how popular I am. If I was here, Id be taking you off top spot. So just be happy that Im not here cufhaw
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