Random Announcements
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After owning both White's Semi-Dress and Viberg Service Boots for several months, I have come to the following conclusions:
-Viberg boots are prettier. I like the 2030 last and the sleekness of the sole. White's boots are just chunkier and not as attractive.
-White's boots are more comfortable. Both pairs of my Viberg boots were initially a bit stiff, but broke in well, but my pair of Semi-Dress were perfect from the start. It feels good to take off the Vibergs at the end of the day. The White's still feel wonderful after a full day.
-While the Vibergs seem like they will last a very long time, the White's seem like they will last forever. I reserve the right to revise this conclusion in a decade or so.
-Dainite soles look cool, but do not have good traction. Commando soles have slightly better traction than Mini Lug soles.
-At 60% of the price of a pair of Viberg Service Boots, the White's Semi-Dress is a great value.
thanks for sharing your pov matey…looking forward to try my first pair of white's in a month or two. not sure if i should hold back with buying another pair of vibergs in the meantime (brown hh on 2030last) or if i should wait until i can see/feel/wear the difference.
this is some great info though! -
One of our friends, Anna, will be attempting to swim around the Isle of Wight (that is 60 miles) tomorrow.
We were at a party yesterday and Anna was there too. Just over 24 hours after she had completed her 28 hour/60 mile swim.
She was 100% "normal", her powers of recovery are simply amazing….
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I love Texan style chili con carne and it's getting to be that season. Smart to make it the day before, I always make it the day before I serve it, let it sit and self-marinate for a day.
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Posting my version in the Iron Chef thread. I am going to make some this week thanks to G and the fall weather providing inspiration.
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What's probation period?
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^thanks for explaining Giles…
the probation period is 3months, so during that time, the company or the employer can end the contract without any special cause. after passing that time, it isn't that easy anymore...for the company that is!
so happy to be a "real" part of the company now...haven't gotten a raise, but i'll soon be able to parle le francais fluently
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Interesting….that's great that you got past that stage then
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it's been 3 months already? congratz!
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Congrats Rafa!.. I was on temp contracts/ probation for two effin years before I got a solid contract… I was part of the very last group of people who got a "lifelong" contract... Everyone who joins now only gets to stay for two years... Wished we had a good union... I'd say "better" but these fucks don't do anything at all...
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Great news! Are we gonna try and learn some Japanese too?
