tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post5378587555242238430..comments2022-11-03T04:11:14.177-07:00Comments on Bryan Jones' Diary - the ramblings of a menopausal man: The Christmas night outBryan Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-5973824143114539182013-01-08T13:58:31.788-08:002013-01-08T13:58:31.788-08:00I think I work for the wrong company, Michael. Per...I think I work for the wrong company, Michael. Perhaps I could gate-crash your party in Christmas 2014? Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-89806773616178606472013-01-08T12:59:08.761-08:002013-01-08T12:59:08.761-08:00I'm generally not a fan of the company Christm...I'm generally not a fan of the company Christmas party scene, however my current employer does it right. It's usually at an upscale restaurant (of our choice), 2 free alcoholic drinks, can bring significant other (and sometimes entire family), and they give away nice gifts (cameras, tablets, TVs, money, etc), and free cab ride home if you need it.Michaelhttp://www.want2bwriter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-73702281678051383722013-01-08T09:19:13.998-08:002013-01-08T09:19:13.998-08:00Some co-workers are associated with more awkwardne...Some co-workers are associated with more awkwardness than others.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-36391222384991220202013-01-07T22:40:56.901-08:002013-01-07T22:40:56.901-08:00I hate most parties or events that include dancing...I hate most parties or events that include dancing. I can't imagine having to attend one with coworkers. Talk about awkward.Youngman Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08336401937507133453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-34274377420700811502013-01-07T13:44:11.052-08:002013-01-07T13:44:11.052-08:00Like you, Ken, I've never been a party animal....Like you, Ken, I've never been a party animal.(Although I have had some memorable moments in my younger days!) Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-28362779188832096752013-01-07T12:35:36.501-08:002013-01-07T12:35:36.501-08:00I never really got got to do a work related Christ...I never really got got to do a work related Christmas Party. It seems though, I'm generally more comfortable in smaller groups. That being said, the wife and I were sick over the holidays and didn't get to hang out with anyone. I missed that. Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17697779460254600164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-25178171062514686862013-01-07T10:49:46.902-08:002013-01-07T10:49:46.902-08:00I used to be comfortable, Stephen, but not anymore...I used to be comfortable, Stephen, but not anymore.<br /><br />Best wishes.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-3642740562245974602013-01-07T10:48:36.267-08:002013-01-07T10:48:36.267-08:00A man of like-mind, Jimmy.
I used to enjoy them u...A man of like-mind, Jimmy.<br /><br />I used to enjoy them until I reached my mid-40s. Now I'm happy at home with my cup of cocoa, pipe and warmed slippers!Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-83034530518834971432013-01-07T08:43:36.362-08:002013-01-07T08:43:36.362-08:00Christmas parties are a thing of the past for me. ...Christmas parties are a thing of the past for me. not that I was ever comfortable in this type of setting. Take care and Happy New year.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-42330985759115652542013-01-06T20:42:59.020-08:002013-01-06T20:42:59.020-08:00I also got to the point where I hated going to the...I also got to the point where I hated going to the Company Christmas Party, I can totally relate to sitting there having a drink, watching the younger group dance and never having a conversation with any of them, I have more fun at home.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-16714970217134962262013-01-06T02:10:56.638-08:002013-01-06T02:10:56.638-08:00Stephen, I share your view with regards to some of...Stephen, I share your view with regards to some of my work colleagues. But others have been great fun over the years. I work in a health-care setting so many of my colleagues are female nursing staff, many of who know how to party. Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-88317413439139060372013-01-05T23:27:38.167-08:002013-01-05T23:27:38.167-08:00Hanging out with coworkers outside of work? Screw ...Hanging out with coworkers outside of work? Screw that.Stephen Batteyhttp://battey.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-10557997411315486422013-01-05T14:30:29.260-08:002013-01-05T14:30:29.260-08:00I've had some wild nights on the works "d...I've had some wild nights on the works "do" over the years, WG. But there comes a point when that bastard called Age reveals itself. It might not have happened to you yet - but it will!<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-53586631710740807992013-01-05T06:48:24.964-08:002013-01-05T06:48:24.964-08:00Well, I'm going to have to disagree. I have no...Well, I'm going to have to disagree. I have not reached my fifties, but they are clearly in sight (when wearing my glasses or contacts) so I can't say whether I will feel differently at that time. Our "do" was employees only so many people relax in the attitude of being able to drunkenly flirt with someone with very little danger of it reaching the spouses ears.<br /><br />That said, when an 18 year old girl lays down the gauntlet that the old guys aren't dancing...well. At one point, someone said "you should wear your tie on your head" and I did.<br /><br />Good time had by me, but some of my coworkers are already looking forward to a reprise.<br /><br />WG<br />WilyGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867042879433282534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-86051402714889651192012-12-31T03:49:43.171-08:002012-12-31T03:49:43.171-08:00I suspect you're right, Annmarie.
Wishing you...I suspect you're right, Annmarie.<br /><br />Wishing you a happy and prosperous 2013.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-22511129883292872962012-12-30T21:03:49.768-08:002012-12-30T21:03:49.768-08:00that stuff isn't really fun anymore anyway...s...that stuff isn't really fun anymore anyway...so we're not missing anything by missing the party.<br />happy New year!momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-76586355170493269522012-12-30T14:40:59.615-08:002012-12-30T14:40:59.615-08:00We should start a support group for the vain and v...We should start a support group for the vain and visually challenged! (The VVC does have a certain ring about it).Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-58352629216575595112012-12-30T14:36:45.892-08:002012-12-30T14:36:45.892-08:00Thanks for the support Stephen.
Have a prosperous...Thanks for the support Stephen.<br /><br />Have a prosperous 2013.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-28542901272178995052012-12-30T14:21:56.568-08:002012-12-30T14:21:56.568-08:00Nothing about aging bothers me more than the daily...Nothing about aging bothers me more than the daily degradation of my reading eyes. (Well except maybe discovering the odd chin whisker!) I am completely useless now without reading glasses. And in all honesty I hate it!! Had I been at the Christmas do caught without my reading glasses I'd have had to get a colleague to hold the menu at the other side of the room for any chance of clearing the blur!pammustardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-45508713734126656782012-12-30T12:21:36.601-08:002012-12-30T12:21:36.601-08:00I'm with you. I think I'd avoid parties li...I'm with you. I think I'd avoid parties like that, especially with coworkers. Happy New Year.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.com