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Lucien21 · 01-11-2009, 07:23 AM

I'm sorry Stepurhan. I'm sure your wife will get through it with your support.

*stepurhan* · 01-12-2009, 04:39 AM

Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts. We've been to the funeral directors this morning and Mrs Urhan is a lot better now things are actually happening.

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Originally Posted by rlpw

Luckily Mrs.R knows when to step in and hold me off when people are just doing their job( Bad temper sometimes rears it's ugly head).

Speaking calmly to people even when I'm frustrated is part of my job. The HMRC (UK tax authority) systems are not all they could be, especially at this time of year . I've just had to make another call to their technical support line (deadline for returns is the end of the month so I'm still having to deal with some things from home. Not ideal but I can't let clients suffer for something that isn't anything to do with them) and I know it's not their fault so I always talk reasonably. It's good when, as was the case today, the person the other end actually seems to be making an effort to help of course.

tsa · 01-12-2009, 08:11 AM

When is the funeral Step?

*stepurhan* · 01-12-2009, 09:33 AM

2 February. 2:00pm.

tsa · 01-12-2009, 09:35 AM

Really? Here in NL people have to be buried within 10 days. You have a lot of time to prepare Step.

*stepurhan* · 01-12-2009, 09:40 AM

I was surprised as well. It seems some people have been able to leave it as long as a month.

There are a couple of reasons for delaying it. Firstly, her brother is still seriously ill (though stable) so we're hoping he's going to be mobile by then. Secondly, her sister lives in Australia so not exactly a quick hop away.

SoccerDude28 · 01-12-2009, 08:47 PM

I'm very sorry Step for your family loss

Not A Speck Of Cereal · 01-13-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SoccerDude28

I'm very sorry Step for your family loss

As am I broman. Glad to hear that modern technology allows for delays to accommodate everyone.

MoriartyL · 01-14-2009, 02:47 AM

I was trying out for the musical Oklahoma, and they called me back to see if I'd be good for Jud, who's one of the main characters. And then they sent me a letter, saying they only wanted me in chorus. I'm really bummed out about it. I'll accept chorus, which is what I was expecting when I tried out (I didn't know anything about the play yet, so when they asked what part I'd like I wrote "Random cast member in chorus #15".). But them teasing me with Jud really got my hopes up for that part. It's a really good role, and I think I could have done a great job with it. Blah.

Sage · 01-14-2009, 09:40 PM

I'm so sorry to hear of your family's loss, Stepurhan.

Lee in Limbo · 01-15-2009, 08:40 AM

Warmest condolences, Stepurhan.

Sorry you didn't get the part you were hoping for, MoriartyL. Still, you're in, so that's good.

Squinky · 01-15-2009, 10:38 AM

I'm probably joining a band. And playing tuba in it, at that.

tsa · 01-15-2009, 11:41 AM

Cool! Didn't you play the tuba before when you were very young? I seem to remember a picture of a very young Squinkysie playing the tuba.

Squinky · 01-15-2009, 11:53 AM

Well, I wasn't VERY young, but I was younger than I am now.

rlpw · 01-15-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Squinky

I'm probably joining a band. And playing tuba in it, at that.

My twelve tear old has switched from her coronet to a baritone euphonium. I freaked when I heard her practice, not knowing of the switch.

*stepurhan* · 01-16-2009, 12:59 AM

Sorry about your not getting the Jud part as well MoriartyL. When you had no expectations it would have been fine but I can understand how frustrating having the part waved at you and then snatched away must be.

My brother-in-law, the seriously ill one, woke up yesterday. Now someone's got to tell him the bad news. Mrs Urhan isn't up to it so guess who's in the frame for that one.

Lee in Limbo · 01-16-2009, 08:54 AM

I don't envy you, Step.

tsa · 01-16-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stepurhan

My brother-in-law, the seriously ill one, woke up yesterday. Now someone's got to tell him the bad news. Mrs Urhan isn't up to it so guess who's in the frame for that one.

Poor Step. We think of you and send strength-waves your way!

AndreaDraco83 · 01-16-2009, 12:31 PM

We sure are.

tsa · 01-16-2009, 12:31 PM

BTW, Lee and Squinks: How's Sage going? Or am I now hitting where it hurts? If I do, that isn't intentional.

01-11-2009, 07:23 AM	#3021
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	I'm sorry Stepurhan. I'm sure your wife will get through it with your support. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

01-12-2009, 08:11 AM	#3023
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	When is the funeral Step? Share Share this post on Twitter

01-12-2009, 09:33 AM	#3024
stepurhan Freeware Co-ordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South East England. Posts: 7,309	2 February. 2:00pm. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ No Nonsense Nonsonnets #43 Cold Topic A thread most controversial, that’s what I want to start Full of impassioned arguments, of posting from the heart And for this stimulation all will be thankful to me On come on everybody it won’t work if you agree

01-12-2009, 09:35 AM	#3025
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	Really? Here in NL people have to be buried within 10 days. You have a lot of time to prepare Step. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-12-2009, 09:40 AM	#3026
stepurhan Freeware Co-ordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South East England. Posts: 7,309	I was surprised as well. It seems some people have been able to leave it as long as a month. There are a couple of reasons for delaying it. Firstly, her brother is still seriously ill (though stable) so we're hoping he's going to be mobile by then. Secondly, her sister lives in Australia so not exactly a quick hop away. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ No Nonsense Nonsonnets #43 Cold Topic A thread most controversial, that’s what I want to start Full of impassioned arguments, of posting from the heart And for this stimulation all will be thankful to me On come on everybody it won’t work if you agree

01-12-2009, 08:47 PM	#3027
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01-14-2009, 02:47 AM	#3029
MoriartyL Not like them! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Israel Posts: 2,570	I was trying out for the musical Oklahoma, and they called me back to see if I'd be good for Jud, who's one of the main characters. And then they sent me a letter, saying they only wanted me in chorus. I'm really bummed out about it. I'll accept chorus, which is what I was expecting when I tried out (I didn't know anything about the play yet, so when they asked what part I'd like I wrote "Random cast member in chorus #15".). But them teasing me with Jud really got my hopes up for that part. It's a really good role, and I think I could have done a great job with it. Blah. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ -Mory My first game My second game My third game

01-14-2009, 09:40 PM	#3030
Sage Bad Influence Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama USA Posts: 5,547	I'm so sorry to hear of your family's loss, Stepurhan. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Ignorance is bliss, denial is divine, and willful ignorance is a religious experience. Share the love. <3

01-15-2009, 08:40 AM	#3031
Lee in Limbo It's Hard To Be Humble Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,557	Warmest condolences, Stepurhan. Sorry you didn't get the part you were hoping for, MoriartyL. Still, you're in, so that's good. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Lee Edward McImoyle, Author Smashwords eBooks

01-15-2009, 10:38 AM	#3032
Squinky Unreliable Narrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Le Canada Posts: 9,873	I'm probably joining a band. And playing tuba in it, at that. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Squinky is always right, but only for certain values of "always" and "right".

01-15-2009, 11:41 AM	#3033
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	Cool! Didn't you play the tuba before when you were very young? I seem to remember a picture of a very young Squinkysie playing the tuba. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-15-2009, 11:53 AM	#3034
Squinky Unreliable Narrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Le Canada Posts: 9,873	Well, I wasn't VERY young, but I was younger than I am now. Attached Images Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Squinky is always right, but only for certain values of "always" and "right".

01-16-2009, 12:59 AM	#3036
stepurhan Freeware Co-ordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South East England. Posts: 7,309	Sorry about your not getting the Jud part as well MoriartyL. When you had no expectations it would have been fine but I can understand how frustrating having the part waved at you and then snatched away must be. My brother-in-law, the seriously ill one, woke up yesterday. Now someone's got to tell him the bad news. Mrs Urhan isn't up to it so guess who's in the frame for that one. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ No Nonsense Nonsonnets #43 Cold Topic A thread most controversial, that’s what I want to start Full of impassioned arguments, of posting from the heart And for this stimulation all will be thankful to me On come on everybody it won’t work if you agree

01-16-2009, 08:54 AM	#3037
Lee in Limbo It's Hard To Be Humble Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,557	I don't envy you, Step. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Lee Edward McImoyle, Author Smashwords eBooks

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01-16-2009, 12:31 PM	#3040
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	BTW, Lee and Squinks: How's Sage going? Or am I now hitting where it hurts? If I do, that isn't intentional. Share Share this post on Twitter