What is happening with Rik ? [Archive]

Beam

08-01-2005, 00:20

quote:Originally posted by kryszcztov

Hey Rik, do you also have the Erika Pekkari slip covers, the Johanneshov armchair in the Strinne green stripe pattern and the Rislampa wire lamps of environmentally-friendly unbleached paper ??? [lol] And what about that yin-yang table ?? [groucho]

[rotfl]

Socrates

08-01-2005, 00:29

quote:Originally posted by Beam

[rotfl]

Hehe. :) Wanna be reassured ? I copy-pasted that from a script of the movie I have on my PC (it's one of my fav). I hope it's the right words, because I think my script isn't from the released version.

Paali you're next ! [evil] Mwaha.

Rik Meleet

08-01-2005, 01:00

http://www.civ3duelzone.com/forum/smilies/rotfl.gif

@Krys
No; these are the only IKEA items I have and it will stay that way for some time. We chose the table and the chairs on February 13th 2004 and didn't buy them until December 18th.
We had a bar in the kitchen the previous owners build. With the renovation of the block new tubing was fitted, thus the bar was taken down. We need a place to eat and to sit, so we picked up again on the year old plan to buy a big dinner table.

Rik Meleet

13-01-2005, 19:29

Saturday I'm playing the second round of the "Hoofdklasse bridge-beker" (Prime division bridge-Cup) with my club "Tempo" in Nijmegen. We play against "A.B.C De Peel".

They aren't a very strong club, but in bridge anything is possible. I am not unsatisfied with drawing them as opponents; we could have also drawn the Ajax, Feyenoord or PSV of bridge "De Lombard", " 't Onstein", "Pegasus", "V.I.V.A" or "Star".
In fact, "A.B.C. de Peel" went to the next round as their opponents in the first round didn't show up on match-day.

I'll keep you updated.

barbu1977

13-01-2005, 20:32

Hey I want to learn more about ogranized bridge in Netherlands,
When I was in college, I played alot. Unfortunatly when I went to a out of town university, I lost my partners and the bridge nights in the new town was not appropriate. I guess I'll pick it up again close to retierment, I think I miss it a bit.

In Montreal (and Quebec in general) the bridge life is limited to duplicata clubs and mostly duplicata tournements, although there are some team events. There is also a city league for teams, but it is mainly open to anyone.

Rik Meleet

13-01-2005, 22:27

What would you like to know ?
I myself only play on a club, not district league. And I have little knowledge of those things. I wouldn't even know what is higher; "Hoofdklasse" or 1st division.

barbu1977

14-01-2005, 05:07

It seemed like that was some kind of national championchip, and I was wondering if there where spectators, or results in the newspapers. We always heard stories that bridge is mutch more stronger in europe.
When you play another club, is it only one 4 player team from each club or is there more players involved?
I'm just courious on what is the Hoofdklasse and if your countries top players are in those teams.

Rik Meleet

15-01-2005, 22:03

It was a close match, but in the end we lost 166 imps to 156 imps.
Of our 3 teams 2 won (including mine) with small numbers, but our 3rd team, in which the strongest of our club played, had an off-day and lost big. So much that the positive result of the other 2 teams was't enough to win. We could have beaten them, and in fact should have beaten them.

My normal partner couldn't play so I played with a backup. Then you must expect misunderstandings to happen, and it did. Despite those we had a good day. Sad thing is that on the 23rd of 24 games she, while suffering from a headache, forgot to count the cards that were played and made an unneccesary error. That cost our team 12 imps. So if she'd done that correctly we would have won 154 imps - 156 imps. For just 1 wrong card played. Those details decide bridge-matches nowadays.

But all is not lost. The high scoring and the marginal difference of 10 imps gives us a chance. The best 2 losers also go through to the next round. That could be us. And if our anchor-team doesn't have an off-day like today we stand a chance.

Rik Meleet

26-01-2005, 01:07

1 week ago; my bridgepartner and I scored an amazing 74.83% on the club (in pairs). I have never scored that high.
For those of you who don't know bridge-scoring; in a strong tournament the winner has usually about 55% to 57%. I have scored about 65% before; but then the strength of the participants was not homogeneous; that moves the field further apart.

On my club the strength in the top level (A group) is relatively hmogeneous, so I am very very happy with this result and really proud of it. It was an amazing feeling; we could do nothing wrong. Everything we did got us a high score. We even made 7 Hearts with an ace outside (non-bridgers: all 13 tricks with an ace (highest card of each suit) in the hand of the opponents). If we bid a game, it could be made and we were the only ones in that game; if we didn't bid it (while we should) everyone else bid it and didn't make it.

It is not the most important result I ever had in bridge (I guess getting 8th position twice in national championships is) but it was definately the best feeling. Every sportsman knows what I mean... I hope for them, at least.

This week it wasn't so good. The score isn't known yet, but I'd be glad if we got over 50%. I fear we don't; we didn't have the edge we had the week before.

See my scorecard of the previous week. And search for the second and third highest score on the card; if I checked correctly they are 60.42 and 58.75. 74.83 is just amazing. [party]

http://www.civ3duelzone.com/forum/uploaded/Rik Meleet/2005126175_Bridge score.JPG
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Pastorius

26-01-2005, 01:13

Hm. Now we know your name. Just supply your birth date details and credit card number please [mischief]

Anyway. Congrats man. I guess large mammals can do more than just chill out in Norwegian fjords before they die...

Rik Meleet

26-01-2005, 01:19

You don't know my name exactly; it is either MaartenWi or MartinS ...
Ok, some CDZ-ers know my name.

My date of birth is the same as Robbie Williams' date of birth. Funny to share the exact dat of birth with a pop-star. Besides that; it is in my CFC-profile (and maybe also here; I'm not bothered to check). Credit-card number ... Let's just say it starts with "4". ;)

Rik Meleet

09-02-2005, 23:08

I upgraded my laptop with an extra 256 MB Memory. I had to as my laptop suffered from shortness of memory, preventing me from having Opera, Emule, Conquests, WMP, Bridge-base online, Outlook and more applications opened simultaniouesly.
Since my mem upgrade I've had no more crashes. :)

Pastorius

09-02-2005, 23:44

That's a lot of apps. Mine just overheats when I do that. And I run 512MB only, but that shouldnt be an issue. I could probably double it, but I could also get a new processor and some other stuff. I need a fan though. Oddly enough it seems that my cpu is the one overheating, not the system. That info came from PC alert by MSI (motherboard supplier)

Sorry for hijacking. Nice to have more memory. Can I borrow some in May when I have my exams?

ProPain

10-02-2005, 00:33

quote:Originally posted by Rik Meleet

I had to as my laptop suffered from shortness of memory,

I have that a lot too. In my case drinking less alcohol usually works to prevent memory loss.

Rik Meleet

13-02-2005, 00:41

:D

http://www.civ3duelzone.com/forum/uploaded/Rik Meleet/200521304127_jarig.JPG
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Kingreno

13-02-2005, 09:55

Happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!![party]

akots

13-02-2005, 10:06

Have a good one! [bday]

Lt. Killer M

13-02-2005, 11:31

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag, Rik!

[party][bday]

ProPain

13-02-2005, 11:41

Happy birthday. :)

Plux

13-02-2005, 13:28

Congrats Rik! Hope you have a splendid birthday! :)

Banzai

13-02-2005, 13:32

Happy Birthday !! :)

yndy

13-02-2005, 20:29

Happy Birthday! Thanks for pointing it out to us!
[bday]

Beam

13-02-2005, 20:54

Happy birthday young man! [dance]

Schip

13-02-2005, 22:25

happy birthday, Rik. Drink one from me :)

Rik Meleet

14-02-2005, 00:38

Thanks all. It's been nice.
My 4 your old nephew and 2 year old niece came with my sister and brother-in-law. ANd my parents and my 85 year old grandmother. A nice family-party.

Pastorius

15-02-2005, 21:11

Happy birthday. Delayed. Oldtimer [:p]

Rik Meleet

20-02-2005, 18:53

Remember the small loss for the Bridge Hoofdklasse beker ?

We managed to finish "2nd best <s>loser</s> non-winner" and we go through to the next round as well !! :)

Rik Meleet

05-08-2005, 18:39

<center>Revenge accomplished !</center>

A couple of years ago I played bridge on my club with a college-friend. Let's call him "Jimmy". After 2 years he dumped me and found himself a new partner. With that partner he went on to win a National title. I was left partner-less for some years.

2 years ago I found myself a new partner and started playing again. In the meantime Jimmy became quiet a succesful player, although not top. He did play at European Championships for instance.

Yesterday, for the first time in 5 years, I sat at the same bridge-table with Jimmy again. He, of course, was my opponent. A match of 4 hands. [duelist]

Result:

Spel 13: OW 4S +1 = -650 -> 14%
Spel 14: NZ 3SA +2 = +460 -> 100%
Spel 15: OW 6SA C = -990 -> 29%
Spel 16: NZ 3SA +1 = +430 -> 100%
Average for this table: 60,71%

I beat him!! [estwing] [hammer]

[tvs] [slay]

ERIKK

05-08-2005, 19:00

congrats!

did it taste sweet?

barbu1977

05-08-2005, 19:31

Haa the sweet taste of revenge. One of the best you can taste.

Looks by the scores that you beat him at card playing more than in the bidding. That's event more satisfying.

(Only 14% at 4S+1 what happened there?)

Rik Meleet

05-08-2005, 20:22

13: 4S+1 -> I made an error and played back the wrong suit, giving them an overtrick. 4S= would have been 43%. More was impossible as too many pairs didn't try the game.
14: 3SA +2 -> I stole a trick playing a small card from Dummy's Jxx to my Q10 and they didn't put in the A or K. :) 3SA + 1 would still have been 71%.
15: 6SA C -> Nothing to do about that. Some fools missed slam with 26 HCP in E and 8 HCP in West.
16: 3SA +1 -> Wrong start, allowing my partner to collect 5 heart tricks instead of the 4 he was entitled to. Bit it didn't really matter; noone else bid game, so 3SA C would still have been 100%.

ErikK: yes it felt good. But frankly; I've never held a grudge against Jimmy. He was still studying and I had a full time job. That means he could invest at least 20 to 30 hours a week more than I could. I was holding him back if we'd continue our partnership.

barbu1977

05-08-2005, 20:37

Stories like that makes me realize how mutch I miss, this game...
It's a shame the week is not a bit longer, I could manage to put that somewhere in my schedule.

Rik Meleet

14-10-2005, 12:09

Holiday Finally. The last one was in July 2004.

I'll be going to Normandy in France early tomorrow morning. I'll be back October 29th.
I'm going with my GF + 1 of her female friends. Could get exciting [mischief]

I'll post pictures when I return.

Banzai

14-10-2005, 13:09

quote:Originally posted by Rik Meleet

I'm going with my GF + 1 of her female friends. Could get exciting [mischief]

hmm.. yes... or..

GF: I am going to shop with my friend.. you stay here and guard the tent.
GF: We did the cooking.. you do the dishes
GF: No sex! she might be listening..

Still.. I think if she asked a male friend to join you should be more worried!
;)

Have fun!

Rik Meleet

09-11-2005, 11:16

I just came back to work, after my holiday.

CHAOS !!
[aargh]

Things that have to be done the same day are piled up since 02-11-05. Things that need to be done every week are piled up since 24-08-05. I have a backlog (due to a server-crash-data-loss) from 2003 till now and everything that went smoothly now doesn't anymore.

I wish I had never returned from holidays... [bosd]

romeothemonk

09-11-2005, 15:02

Bummer Dude.
That is specifically why I dislike computers. And Co-workers. Heck work in general. Best jobs I have ever had involve manual labor to build things. You work 6 days a week from April to November, but you have the Winter off.
Unfortunately these never pay for diddle squat, as nearly anyone can do them. It is important to have a job that very few can do, that way they have to pay you well. (Or so the theory goes)

Rik Meleet

09-11-2005, 15:27

I'm not blaming my co-workers. In fact, my co-worker did 24 hours of overtime last week, working everyday from 08:30 till 21:00 (8.30 am till 9 pm) to get a little control. Main reason is that during my holiday the top managment decide to split the company into 2 brands and the sodtware wasn't prepared for it. That meant that (besides the daily work that has to be done) my 2 colleagues had to do an additional 16000 closures for Netherlands alone. (Not ccounting Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, England and Ireland.) Everything since 2003. That would mean 200 labour-hours extra work, at least if the info was available. If the info isn't available more time is needed to obtain the info.

In the middle of that, the server on which the application for our task is installed, crashed, meaning my co-workers couldn't do anything for 4 days. Not doing anything increases the work as people start asking: "what is happening" and "wy wasn't it done" etc. Hence the delays.

Furthermore, the "easy way" to do things has been changed as well, so to do 1 thing you need to do more, increasing the time required to do the thing. So their workload was heavier due to my holiday. On top of that the tasks took longer time. On top of that there was a 4 day period in which no work could be done. On top of that extra work was added which means about 200 hours minimal. I pity my co-workers, but I am so glad I wasn't around at the time. Now I do have to do clean-up actions still.

Whomp

09-11-2005, 16:21

See what 30 days of holiday get ya. Holy kamona!!
I take Thursday and Friday off last week and my assistant asks if my phone quit working. You take off for a month and didn't even have a clue what was going on. Life's good in Rik's world the way I see it. I have no sympathy.

Which begs the more important question did you at least improve your bridge game?

Rik Meleet

29-01-2006, 19:37

At the company party (all drinks free http://www.civ3duelzone.com/forum/smilies/happydrunks.gif ) last night, there was a quizzz in which I came second. This is my prize: http://67.18.37.17/2135/53/emo/dance.gif

http://www.packardbell.nl/files/images/product/danube/easy_dvdrecorder_divx_main_image_spec_760x250.jpg

It's sort of a VCR with the same functionality, but with DVD+RW's.

Rik Meleet

29-01-2006, 19:38

And I created Quick Game 10 at CFC, a quick and fun game. Try it.

http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=156608

Beam

29-01-2006, 20:00

quote:Originally posted by Rik Meleet

At the company party (all drinks free http://www.civ3duelzone.com/forum/smilies/happydrunks.gif ) last night, there was a quizzz in which I came second. This is my prize: http://67.18.37.17/2135/53/emo/dance.gif

http://www.packardbell.nl/files/images/product/danube/easy_dvdrecorder_divx_main_image_spec_760x250.jpg

It's sort of a VCR with the same functionality, but with DVD+RW's.

Cool toy, what specs?

Rik Meleet

29-01-2006, 23:15

Specs are here (in Dutch) http://www.packardbell.nl/products/node1795.asp

romeothemonk

30-01-2006, 05:55

Maybe we oughta have a CDZ trivia contest or something. I am routinely impressed with the knowledge base of my fellow CDZers.

Anyway, congrats on winning a cool prize!!

bed_head7

30-01-2006, 07:24

That would be fun.

Rik Meleet

01-02-2006, 00:31

So close. So Fucking close !!!! [aargh]

Tonight I played the preliminary round of a national bridge-tournament. My regular partner has a rating that is too high to compete, so I play with someone else. And we are doing great. After 5 of the 6 tables we are around 70% (pairs score).

And then we completely fuck up on the last table.... We manage to score only 7 points, of a possible 56.

We end up with 196 point (58.33%) we get 3rd. 2nd place is 197 points (58,63%) and first place -the lucky ones who played us in the last round- 199 points (59,23%). Eliminated by 1 point. By 0.3 %.

But I won wine for becoming 3rd....

romeothemonk

01-02-2006, 00:59

Winning isn't all that.
Plus you can console yourself with the wine, and the fact that I have problems spelling bridge, let alone playing it.

You are a lucky guy to get in all these competitions.

Rik Meleet

06-02-2006, 09:14

I needed this after I won the DVD+RW.

http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/45779_PE142126_S4.jpg

Pastorius

06-02-2006, 16:55

Hm. I m not sure, but I want to say Corras?
Nope. My mistake, it is the "Flärke" tv-bench by IKEA

:D

Rik Meleet

06-02-2006, 17:20

Flärke it is.
Too bad it is not a Trivia quizzz ... :D

Rik Meleet

09-02-2006, 21:54

Yesterday the image on my screen went a bit shaky. Shaky in the way that was not good. It was not Electro Magnetic Interference from magnets, mobilephones or speakers; nor was it the type of shaky of a loose cable. It was the type shaky of "I'm going to die".
Today; my monitor started to smell. To stink. And perhaps a little smoke started to come out of my monitor, despiter it giving a "good" display still. So now I am on my old tiny monitor.

I need a new monitor and I think it is the time to upgrade big time. I've found this monitor and I think I'll be going for it. Unfortunately that will not happen before monday as the guy who can get it for me (at a good price) is away till monday.

http://www.civ3duelzone.com/forum/uploaded/Rik Meleet/20062921536_MultiSync 1960NX.jpeg
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The new 19inch MultiSync® LCD1960NX offers superior screen performance with wide viewing angles and advanced technologies including 10 bit gamma selection for more precise colour information and enhancing grey scales. The analogue and digital interface, height adjustable stand and VESA mounting capability offers the user maximum flexibility and compatibility. This monitor is available in black or white with a sleek silvery bezel for style and robustness.

Details

Quantity 2 item(s) available
Weight 7.80 kgs
Price: £ 519.00

romeothemonk

09-02-2006, 22:09

Dude, that is a sweet monitor.

Maybe if I poor some water on my monitor my wife will let me upgrade mine at home.

Hmm.

grahamiam

09-02-2006, 22:44

Check the response time. I've been looking into LCD's also, and it seems that a lot of gamers want at least 8ms to ensure that there's no "ghosting". This NEC looks top-of-the-line quality, so your probably good. Might want to check Tom's Hardware to see some tests -> http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/06/06/finding_the_best_19/

Rik Meleet

09-02-2006, 23:07

25 ms is no problem for me as the only games I play are Civ 3 and Civ 4.

akots

09-02-2006, 23:55

That is a nice one. A little too big for my taste, I feel dizzy starting from 19-inch sizes at a random.

Rik Meleet

08-04-2006, 01:16

I've just come home from the 6th -and last- evening of the Hoofdklasse (main class) districts pairs competition bridge. 14 teams were participating. The leader after 6 rounds promotes automatically to 2nd division; the 2nd 3rd and 4th place go to Utrecht in June to play a full weekend of promotion-relegation games.

Our results were:
Session 1: 10th
Session 2: 1st :)
Session 3: 12th
Session 4: 1st :)
Session 5: 13th (last, due to 1 pair's absence)
Session 6: 1st [crazyeye]

Overall: 4th.

Very unexpected to win 3 sessions for me, it's my first ever competition (my debut, so to speak) and the level is quiet good. I'm satisfied with 4th place and I am estatic about winning 3 sessions. Now if my partnership can get a bit more consistency in our performance we have a chance to actually promote.
But now: party-time [drunks1]

Rik Meleet

08-04-2006, 01:36

Nearly forgot - it got me almost 200 masterpoints. :D

Mistfit

08-04-2006, 04:01

I don't know sqat about bridge but Congrats anyway!

Rik Meleet

28-04-2006, 20:27

Meet Tycho Yaron !!

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4057/yaron39ij.jpg

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5926/yaron6oe.jpg

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5003/svenandyaron0sr.jpg

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/5725/thissaandyaron9kp.jpg

Pastorius

28-04-2006, 20:42

That is a Meleet offspring, no?

Rik Meleet

29-04-2006, 12:34

My Nephew ... :D

Shabbaman

29-04-2006, 13:59

Cute.

Tubby Rower

29-04-2006, 14:43

I pretty envious of you now Rik. You neice and nephews are pretty cute. Thanks for the phonetic lesson on MSN. I still probably pronounce the name wrong and with an Southern American accent :D

Sherry's still pregnant :( hopely it'll be soon.....

Pastorius

29-04-2006, 15:52

Tycho - named after the Danish stargazer? (Brahe or whatever...or was he German...)

classical_hero

29-04-2006, 17:03

quote:Originally posted by Tubby Rower

I pretty envious of you now Rik. You neice and nephews are pretty cute. Thanks for the phonetic lesson on MSN. I still probably pronounce the name wrong and with an Southern American accent :D Yeah Dutch is quie hard for an english speaking person to properly pronounce. English is hard enough work as it is.

BCLG100

29-04-2006, 21:57

rik you know how you said his name was tycho yaron and then was called Yaron. why?

Rik Meleet

25-05-2006, 01:06

My first real rant ...
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=172174

akots

25-05-2006, 02:09

Big Brother ain't no sleeping, Big Brother always watching ye. [evil]

Rik Meleet

21-10-2006, 01:15

Today is a great day in the history of my bridge. Today I outscored Berry Westra in the Renault drive !!

[hyper]
http://nbbuitslagen.transfer-solutions.com:80/uss/USS_2_Page1.do?event=goToPage3Direct&rndid=12128

Tubby Rower

21-10-2006, 03:30

congrats.. although the only part of that statement I understood is "outscored" [thumbsup]

Rik Meleet

18-12-2006, 11:32

Welcome back from London and Merry Christmas

I just heard -first thing this morning- that there will be mass-firing in the company I work for. There is a large %-age chance I'll get fired.
Happy holidays. :(

Kingreno

18-12-2006, 12:14

Oh man that sucks... Good luck, what ever happens!

Darkness

18-12-2006, 12:18

Fuck! That sucks Rik! :(

Socrates

18-12-2006, 12:56

I would have sworn this only happened in France... Fuck. Hope you'll quickly get something better in this case.

Tubby Rower

18-12-2006, 13:02

wow.. that's a crappy way to start the holidays. Sorry Rik

akots

18-12-2006, 13:13

quote:Originally posted by kryszcztov
... Hope you'll quickly get something better in this case.

An optimist might consider this as an opportunity to find a better job. :)

Rik Meleet

18-12-2006, 13:29

Frankly I don't know what to think. It's always been clear to me that I'd leave the company sooner or later - I have plans on how to fill in the workpart of my life for some time now. In order to accomplish that some changes will have to happen (One of them is marriage, another is moving houses, and some more requirements).
What it is, I don't want to reveal yet. In the current plan of my life it would be possible in about 2 years.

Being fired means a good package which is always better than leaving yourself. However, since the above conditions aren't met in about a year I'm doubting whether this could either be a reason to make it sooner than 2 years or a big setback to the plan. For instance - buying a house means getting a mortgage and not having a workcontract that lasts "indefinately" means getting a mortgage suddenly got a lot harder or more expensive. Furthermore, if I am to be fired it will most likely be in September 2007. Since the marriage-date is somewhere early December and the honeymoon immediately after that (and lasts several weeks) I don't think finding a new job for Oct and Nov is very feasable.

I work in between 2 departments in the company; 1 department will be really hit hard - the other is unknown (but they will be hit "softly"). Uncertainty is upon us, my friends.

Sorry for not making a lot of sense - emotions are influencing my writing

Socrates

18-12-2006, 13:45

Oh yes, tis true you told us about your wedding plans next year, congrats again ! :)

Maybe starting to search for another job now could be a solution ? Or wait for the definitive firing plan ? I don't know.

Melifluous

18-12-2006, 15:54

Well sorry to hear this my friend.

There is a common phrase here that goes "That which does not kill us, makes us cynical old bastards who sneer in the face of holidays"

It's not that well known. I am sure that you will not be fired, I have consulted my horiscopes and there was nothing there about it.

[u]Plan of action</u>
1) Buy a house now. Don't let anyone official know of the possibility of you losing your job.
2) Relax. You may or may not get fired, if there is nothing you can do to influence this forget about it.
3) Stay at your job until the very end. Getting made redundant is MUCH better than quitting a job.
4) Find some random tramp near you and beat the crap outta him. Will make you feel better.

Ok? All sorted now?

[meli]

Rik Meleet

18-12-2006, 16:18

Perhaps I want to be fired. In the meaning of: "I might not want to work for an empty company anymore". If 80% of your co-workers are going to be fired, than staying behind is no fun anymore.

1) Sorry - since I know (and that is proofable) not mentioning it is a reason for the mortgager to penalise me.
2) I know
3) I garee
4) Brian May looked like a tramp in Harrods. I'll just ban someone at CFC.

Melifluous

18-12-2006, 16:37

I still think beating the crap outta Brian May would help, but you're the far-left socialist [:p]

Anyways if you ever need somewhere to stay in England give us a shout.

What do you do for a job anyways?

[meli]

Darkness

18-12-2006, 16:38

quote:Originally posted by Rik Meleet

I'll just ban someone at CFC.

Do you need a volunteer to post something stupid (potentially bannable) at CFC? ;)

Lt. Killer M

18-12-2006, 17:20

hey, Rik, maybe I can provoke Basket_Case a bit, hu? ;)

I am very sorry to hear about your job! Not knowing is even worse in a situation like this than having a fixed date and being able to plan from then on.

Whomp

18-12-2006, 18:37

Sheesh. Hang in there pal and Meli's advice sounds good. Killer should be able to help with the CFC thing. :D

grahamiam

18-12-2006, 19:06

Steal the microwave, steal the microwave!

Shabbaman

18-12-2006, 21:55

Sounds like crap Rik. Rest assured, there's a clear shortage of educated personnel atm, just read it in the newspaper [rolleyes]
Take your time to figure out what you want. Changing jobs isn't that bad.

Furiey

19-12-2006, 01:19

Eeeek Rik, that's really crap news to return home to. It happened to me a couple of years ago, they announced mass redundancies just before Christmas and didn't tell anyone until the end of January. I survived but it made for a hell of a Christmas. I hope it works out for you.

Rik Meleet

19-12-2006, 13:12

quote:Originally posted by Shabbaman

Sounds like crap Rik. Rest assured, there's a clear shortage of educated personnel atm, just read it in the newspaper [rolleyes]
Take your time to figure out what you want. Changing jobs isn't that bad.
I never finished University ...
Which means: I have VWO and that's it.

Matrix

19-12-2006, 13:31

They have a real good sense of timing(!) [crazyeye] I hope it'll turn out well for you.

killercane

19-12-2006, 15:45

That is all bad Rik. Im sorry to hear about it. Pad your resume and move to the States!

Beorn

19-12-2006, 19:29

Wish I could jump over the atlantic and give you a big hug :(

We all survive in the end - it's not about taking punches, it's about coming back up. Carry on, don't give up, and the sun will rise tomorrow.

Shabbaman

19-12-2006, 21:09

quote:Originally posted by Rik Meleet

quote:Originally posted by Shabbaman

Sounds like crap Rik. Rest assured, there's a clear shortage of educated personnel atm, just read it in the newspaper [rolleyes]
Take your time to figure out what you want. Changing jobs isn't that bad.
I never finished University ...
Which means: I have VWO and that's it.

You're sort of in the IT business right? I thought diplomas didn't count in that sector. But in all seriousness, are you afraid you might not find a job?

Socrates

19-12-2006, 23:38

quote:Originally posted by Shabbaman

quote:Originally posted by Rik Meleet

quote:Originally posted by Shabbaman

Sounds like crap Rik. Rest assured, there's a clear shortage of educated personnel atm, just read it in the newspaper [rolleyes]
Take your time to figure out what you want. Changing jobs isn't that bad.
I never finished University ...
Which means: I have VWO and that's it.

You're sort of in the IT business right? I thought diplomas didn't count in that sector. But in all seriousness, are you afraid you might not find a job?

Are you saying I'm doing this year for nothing ?? [hmm]

BCLG100

20-12-2006, 00:15

That sucks rik any idea when you'll get an idea for certain?

Rik Meleet

20-12-2006, 12:06

quote:Originally posted by Shabbaman

quote:Originally posted by Rik Meleet

quote:Originally posted by Shabbaman

Sounds like crap Rik. Rest assured, there's a clear shortage of educated personnel atm, just read it in the newspaper [rolleyes]
Take your time to figure out what you want. Changing jobs isn't that bad.
I never finished University ...
Which means: I have VWO and that's it.

You're sort of in the IT business right? I thought diplomas didn't count in that sector. But in all seriousness, are you afraid you might not find a job?
That's not it.

I don't know if my name is on the list of people to go.
If it is I don't know on what date I will be fired.
If it is not, I don't know if I'd even want to stay when 80% of your colleagues just got fired.

(Just a very short summary - in reality it is far more complex).

Shabbaman

20-12-2006, 18:17

I understand rik, but that was not what I was asking. Do you think that it'd be hard for you to find a new job?

Rik Meleet

06-01-2007, 04:53

bridge

Friday I played with someone who isn't my regular partner in a prelimanry round of the ONPK - Open Nederlandse Paren Kampioenschap (Open Dutch Pairs Championship) bridge for the district Nijmegen. Against many odds we won :). Unbelievable, really.

It's the semi-finals for us.

BCLG100

06-01-2007, 15:57

i never understood bridge but congrats.

barbu1977

06-01-2007, 17:23

Nice!

Whomp

28-03-2007, 20:07

[bump][dunno][estwing][ponder]
That is all I wanted to say. Carry on.

BCLG100

30-03-2007, 01:01

rik are you leaving cfc???

Whomp

30-03-2007, 04:31

I was trying to be subtle.

Pastorius

30-03-2007, 11:20

Which is not a word in CareBear vocabulary [:p]

Tubby Rower

30-03-2007, 12:23

well? Rik.... monitor your personal threads... inquiring minds want to know

Rik Meleet

30-03-2007, 13:09

quote:Originally posted by BCLG100

rik are you leaving cfc???
I hope not.

But please don't push me - I cannot say anything; too much is involved. If there is anything you guys should know, I expect Thunderfall will post an announcement.

grahamiam

30-03-2007, 15:09

wtf?

Melifluous

30-03-2007, 15:44

Nothing to see here folks move along...

how's your job stuff Rik? Much more interesting topic than Some Other Site

Hope you're well dude.

[meli]

BCLG100

30-03-2007, 20:45

ok well dont want you to go but was just seeing what with the rumours :)

Rik Meleet

13-10-2009, 19:19

Today I've received my diploma for childcare.
I am now a certified registered childminder.

And my grades are awesome:
5x a 9
3x an 8
2x a 7

I am so proud :)

Socrates

13-10-2009, 21:58

Well done ! :)

barbu1977

13-10-2009, 22:19

Nice! You must have been surounded by ladies during your studies :)

Shabbaman

14-10-2009, 12:09

Well, congratulations. But does this mean you´re no longer working for the belgian steel industry?

Rik Meleet

14-10-2009, 14:57

Well, congratulations. But does this mean you´re no longer working for the belgian steel industry?I am still working for DSB.
(De Staal Branch)

Shabbaman

14-10-2009, 22:45

That's good. So. I'm still curious as to why you got this diploma...

Lt. Killer M

15-10-2009, 00:01

wow, nice! Congrats :)

Now please give me some free hints ;)

Rik Meleet

28-08-2010, 03:34

New life expected in 146 days, 21 hours, 29 minutes and 03 seconds from this post, if (s)he is on time. :)

http://gcos.nl/upload-66A6E-2DB65-E56ED/zwanger_buik_baby_158880a.jpg

akots

28-08-2010, 04:54

Not sure if it can be that accurate.

Congratulations! [party]

socralynnek

28-08-2010, 10:30

Congratulations and good luck!

And: 87.5438965 % of all statistics pretend to have an accuracy that isn't backed up by the method of measuring.

Furiey

28-08-2010, 11:23

A new Civ player in the making. Congratulations to you both!

Lt. Killer M

28-08-2010, 13:26

awesome :) ALl the best!

Darkness

28-08-2010, 18:05

Congratulations!! :)

Matrix

29-08-2010, 12:57

More CDZ offspring!! Very nice! [yeah]
And: 87.5438965 % of all statistics pretend to have an accuracy that isn't backed up by the method of measuring.
[goodjob]

barbu1977

31-08-2010, 03:43

That is good news. Congratulations!

Shabbaman

31-08-2010, 21:02

I see the granary in Nijmegen is finally built, congratulations!

ProPain

10-09-2010, 16:30

That is some great news Rik!! Congratulations.

Rik Meleet

11-09-2010, 01:59

On thursday we've had an echo for checking whether many of the baby's bodyparts were ok. We are so thrilled to know that everything is perfect. Brains, back, nose, heart, kidneys, feet etc. Everything that needs to be present is, and nothing that shouldn't be there isn't.
So far this has been perfect.

We have been extremely fortunate. The baby was conceived at the first moment we were ready for it, so unlike some couples who have to try and hope for years we've succeeded in 1 week. The pregnancy is without any complications and without morning sickness or anything else bad that you hear about and all tests on the baby's health so far have been perfect. It's unreal and so extremely good.

And now we also know the baby's gender (since we've indicated that we wanted to know). My wife and I were 99% sure we'd get a girl but the echo showed that the baby has a penis so we were wrong there. :)
Time to put all the pink paint for the babyroom on marktplaats.nl and we can put all girls names into the fridge and start thinking about nice boy names. ;)

I'm so thrilled, WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A BABY BOY !!!!
(a baby girl would have been perfect as well; it really doesn't matter; both are fantastically great).

grahamiam

11-09-2010, 04:05

Nice! Glad to read that all is well, good luck!

BCLG100

11-09-2010, 04:10

Congrats rik!

socralynnek

11-09-2010, 08:49

We have been extremely fortunate. The baby was conceived at the first moment we were ready for it, so unlike some couples who have to try and hope for years we've succeeded in 1 week. The pregnancy is without any complications and without morning sickness or anything else bad that you hear about and all tests on the baby's health so far have been perfect. It's unreal and so extremely good.

Micromanaging for timing...that's the skills you learned at Civ...;-)

And if you really want a girl then already start planning for the 2nd try :p

Lt. Killer M

11-09-2010, 09:26

great to hear that you both are healthy and fertile! I know exactly what you mean by being glad you didn't have to try for ages - we got so many looks full of sorrow from poor people who tried and tried, too.

Furiey

11-09-2010, 13:10

Really good news. And a boy means you'll just have to keep trying for a girl!

ProPain

11-09-2010, 18:15

Good news! Those first echo's are really amazing, best pics you'll ever see :)

Rik Meleet

27-01-2011, 00:18

New life expected in 146 days, 21 hours, 29 minutes and 03 seconds from this post, if (s)he is on time. :)

http://gcos.nl/upload-66A6E-2DB65-E56ED/zwanger_buik_baby_158880a.jpgUpdate:

My wife is now in week 41; a week past her calculated delivery date. Not much happening at the moment. Since the placenta will decrease its functioning at about week 42 we're going to hospital one of these days for tests and perhaps contraction-starting medication.