In the old days of VAX terminals (yes I’m that old), we had a clock routine to punch in and out, You just had to type ‘clock’ and it would time stamp you electronically. One guy was very much a clock watcher. He’d type in ‘clock’ put his coat on and then stand over the keyboard waiting for the 5 o’clock to arrive, hit Enter and then make a run for it
Brutus has a job that gets off at 5PM? Many of my jobs didn’t close down till 6 or 7. Getting out later did make getting home easier on the road. The only exception was for the job I did substituting in schools. We got out then around 4.
I was salaried and paid for the job – not the time – if the work was done, we could leave, but, we were also on call 24/7/365 for the customers we supported – it balanced out in the long run.
My thoughts run with the Parrothead fans’ comments. In 30 minutes Brutus will be in his Hawaiian shirt, cutoffs, and flip flops with a margarita in hand. Stereo will be blaring Margaritaville and Gladys and Mother Gargoyle will be in grass skirts and coconut shell bras and dancing the hula (wow there’s a visual for you!). IN HIS DREAMS!!!!!!
It’s always Happy Hour somewhere too. Doesn’t give you the right to drink 24/7. Back to work Big Guy. I’m with the Boss on this one, unless he says it’s okay because you are such a good employee and I doubt if he will ever utter those words….
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member 26 days ago
You’ ve worked all night long, Brutus: here is 7 AM!
Yakety Sax 26 days ago
Beer O’clock!
enigmamz 26 days ago
Sounds like a country song. (It is)
The dude from FL Premium Member 26 days ago
In a hurry to get home, must be the Lady Gargle is visiting
cracker65 26 days ago
He’s got you there boss.
nosirrom 26 days ago
Brutus must have shown up late to work today. Arrive late, leave early!!!
stillfickled Premium Member 26 days ago
I like that. He’s telling, not asking.
Carl Premium Member 26 days ago
A timeless classic
Little Caesar 26 days ago
Merlot clock. Wine O-nine!
bobpickett1 26 days ago
Margaritaville
GROG Premium Member 26 days ago
Yeah, but not there.
Geophyzz 26 days ago
What is the time zone lying east of Atlantic Time, and is anybody in it? Newfoundland uses their own special 1/2 hour time shift.
FJB Premium Member 26 days ago
Must be a Jimmy Buffett fan, may he rest in peace.
pat sandy creator 26 days ago
next time, just sneak out the back door…
Justanolddude Premium Member 26 days ago
Yea, he’s been asleep since he got back from a big lunch and now he’s wide awake. May as well go home and enjoy it.
Just-me 26 days ago
Hurray Brutus, you’re giving yourself the lunch break you didn’t get earlier!
[Traveler] Premium Member 26 days ago
Or I could sit at my desk and twiddle my thumbs until 5
William Bednar Premium Member 26 days ago
Thorny has decided that he’s shuffled all the paper he’s going to shuffle for the day.
bigplayray 26 days ago
You’re right! Let me buy you a Beer! (Said Veeblefester never!)
Chris 26 days ago
well yes, but what’s your hurry? :\
General Trelane (Ret.) Premium Member 26 days ago
You got him Brutus !
CorkLock 26 days ago
Chief V still on regular time. Brutus on DLT. Spring forward 1 hour. Old school or is that scool?
MRC112 26 days ago
In the old days of VAX terminals (yes I’m that old), we had a clock routine to punch in and out, You just had to type ‘clock’ and it would time stamp you electronically. One guy was very much a clock watcher. He’d type in ‘clock’ put his coat on and then stand over the keyboard waiting for the 5 o’clock to arrive, hit Enter and then make a run for it
ladykat 26 days ago
Good one, Brutus!
mythx 26 days ago
And somewhere, it is beer-thirty.
rhpii 26 days ago
It’s Flex Time boss!
preacherman 26 days ago
Brutus has a job that gets off at 5PM? Many of my jobs didn’t close down till 6 or 7. Getting out later did make getting home easier on the road. The only exception was for the job I did substituting in schools. We got out then around 4.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 26 days ago
Indeed it is Brutus….attaboy!
raptor 26 days ago
I was salaried and paid for the job – not the time – if the work was done, we could leave, but, we were also on call 24/7/365 for the customers we supported – it balanced out in the long run.
bigheadx 26 days ago
Sounds like a true Parrothead to me!
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member 26 days ago
My thoughts run with the Parrothead fans’ comments. In 30 minutes Brutus will be in his Hawaiian shirt, cutoffs, and flip flops with a margarita in hand. Stereo will be blaring Margaritaville and Gladys and Mother Gargoyle will be in grass skirts and coconut shell bras and dancing the hula (wow there’s a visual for you!). IN HIS DREAMS!!!!!!
cuzinron47 26 days ago
This is a little like telling your parents you’re bored.
Chris Sherlock 26 days ago
I don’t think Veebs is buying what Brutus is trying to sell.
s_krumpe 26 days ago
Bubbles up, Brutus!
socalvillaguy Premium Member 26 days ago
Thanks for the shout-out to Jimmy! He was one of my favorites.
lawguy05 26 days ago
Headed to Margaritaville, Brutus?
raybarb44 25 days ago
It’s always Happy Hour somewhere too. Doesn’t give you the right to drink 24/7. Back to work Big Guy. I’m with the Boss on this one, unless he says it’s okay because you are such a good employee and I doubt if he will ever utter those words….
gcarlson 25 days ago
That was our Sadie’s theme song. 5 pm was her suppertime.
MT Wallet 25 days ago
What time zone is Brutus in?