Monday, August 22, 2011

Mad Cow?

Today I had a brief case of Mad Cow Disease.  I don't often blog about work related things but I thought I would share this today.

We have a regular meeting called Committee of the Whole - or as we call it COW for short.   The staff member who usually puts together the information package is on vacation.  So last night around 10:30pm I had a message from my boss with a heads up that I needed to prepare the documents this morning for distribution by the end of the day.

Its always been an inside joke at the office that you need to take cover on the day the COW package is being prepared.  It is stressful and not a fun job.  And whoever is doing it is NOT in a good mood that day.

So this morning I decided to get it over with first thing.  I went to the shared folder to retrieve the documents and begin to edit them.   Guess what??  The folder was empty.   And the symptoms of my Mad Cow began to surface. 

The next couple of hours involve a lot of calling, emailing, nagging, begging, muttering bad words and eventually getting everything ready.    I had it approved by the boss before 2pm.  

But the funniest part of the day was around 3pm when one of the staff stuck her head in my office and said  "I know you are busy, but when you are over your Mad Cow thing, I have a story"     I had to bust out laughing.  She was holding it in all day but sometimes you just gotta get a story off your chest, even if you have to encounter a Mad Cow. 
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17 comments:

  1. Farm GirlAugust 22, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Haha, so glad she noticed your symptoms and had a story for you. Well, you one of the things I like about you is that you are such a "can do, sort of person." It is always so refreshing.
    I hope your week is better.

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  2. Rugs and PugsAugust 22, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Kim ~
    Look at the bright side. Your week can only get better, right? You have such a wonderful sense of humor and the ability to share it with us. Thank you for all the laughs!!!
    Pug hugs :)
    Lauren

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  3. JuliaAugust 22, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Kim, if anyone can handle a Mad Cow Day, it's you... I'm so glad that one of your staff hat knows how to make you laugh even when you are grinding your teeth.

    This story is good blogger fodder.

    I hope that tomorrow will be less stressful. Hugs. JB

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  4. TracyAugust 22, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    thanks for the laugh...and glad you can laugh over your day!

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  5. Larkrise garden girlAugust 22, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Your mad cow day at work is over and as usual you saw the humor in your day!Your a riot! Cheri

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  6. Dog Trot FarmAugust 22, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Kim, you are such a trooper, I agree with Lauren, your week can only get better! Hugs from Maine, Julie.

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  7. Chatty CroneAugust 22, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    At least you didn't have to eat any! lol

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  8. AngelaAugust 22, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    That's funny! And I'm glad that there is a cure for your Mad Cow and you are now over it! hehehe

    Have a Great Day!
    Angela

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  9. The Barn DoorAugust 22, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Oh Kim! I have been there done that and so glad I don't have to deal with things like that anymore!!!

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  10. yayaAugust 22, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Ha! I thought we were the only ones with mad cows! (ours are Computers On Wheels)Those COWS have made everyone crazy! We need a go to gal like you to help get things done...and no "put off until later" attitude! Hope the rest of the week goes better for you!

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  11. TheCrankyCrowAugust 22, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Hmmmm....why does my brain think so differently than others? Yes, your story is too, too, funny - and yes, it makes me admire your "gitter done" attitude. But all I'm thinking is how to dodge messages from your boss (presumably at home) after 10 pm on a Sunday!! YIKES!!! Shut the phone OFF!! :o) Have a "better" rest of the week! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  12. karenAugust 23, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Having coworkers who "get it" are priceless - how wonderful that you could get through it all with your sense of humor intact. I've had days like that... not fun. But yes - you need to avoid those 10pm after hours calls at all costs!

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  13. MichelleAugust 23, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

    Funny girl. . . .:)

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  14. DorisAugust 23, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Oh Kim, makes me so glad I am retired. Got so tired of those kind of days! Hope the week proves to be a joyful one for you, auntie and mom.

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  15. weaverpatAugust 23, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    OMG! The Mad Cow had me shaking with laughter! You can take an upsetting situation and turn it into the best comedy! That's a talent for sure. Maybe you should re-think your job opportunities.

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  16. acorn hollowAugust 24, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    so sorry you got stuck with it perfect timing for the other person to take a vacation.
    have a great rest of the week
    Cathy

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  17. Sassafras and WinterberryAugust 24, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Isn't it always the way? Figures the folder was empty! Your stories keep me laughing...even when they are bleak! LOL
    Hope the rest of the week goes better!
    Hugs

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