Figo 2 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I'm curious, what does everyone here do all day, that you're able to post at all hours? I'll write something, and generally within minutes there's a response. I know Joe has a real job, since he nearly got fired when Neil posted a photo of Letha Weapons. But what about Neil? He seems to be here all the time. Steef, it seems, is the only man alive capable of maintaining a relationship, while never actually leaving the keyboard. And Morn -- forget about it.Me? I'm independently wealthy, of course. I was just wondering about the rest of you.Sorry if this belongs off topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I'm a student. I have a personal computer in my campus, so I can log in whenever I feel like it - or maybe I post as I'm writing an article or a research project.Then again, I can't stay on for too long during the February and June finals.-Ross, who curses the inventor of finals and his children, and his children's children, and his children's children's children.... an so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 154 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 who curses the inventor of finals and his children, and his children's children, and his children's children's childrenand the Judean Popular Peoples Front! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewdog1 50 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 To tell you the truth, I work on missile defense. I don't post as often as I would like but I do when I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 To tell you the truth, I work on missile defense. I don't post as often as I would like but I do when I can.Just please don't push the wrong button. I have internet access at the shop I work at, so being here is not a problem, assuming some jerk-weed customer doesn't use a credit card, since I'm limited to a dial-up connection and they share the same phone line.Away from work I have no life.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 To tell you the truth, I work on missile defense. I don't post as often as I would like but I do when I can.Given that and where you live, I'd bet money that you and my dad work for the same company.I'm currently unemployed. I worked as a substitute teacher until the end of last month, not a regular job by any means. And I'm going to be going to graduate school in the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figo 2 Posted June 14, 2004 Author Share Posted June 14, 2004 LOL I hear you! Back when I had an open shop, few things were as annoying as having to deal with a customer, right when I was in the middle of a brilliant post. Don't they realize we're doing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figo 2 Posted June 14, 2004 Author Share Posted June 14, 2004 That post was for Neil, of course. I'm not laughing at your unemployment, JC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 That post was for Neil, of course. I'm not laughing at your unemployment, JC.Good. The DAMN YOU, DAMN YOU post was on standby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 LOL I hear you! Back when I had an open shop, few things were as annoying as having to deal with a customer, right when I was in the middle of a brilliant post. Don't they realize we're doing something?They also don't seem to know not to enter when you are eating or going to the bathroom or talking on the phone or sleeping. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figo 2 Posted June 14, 2004 Author Share Posted June 14, 2004 I may have delusions of grandeur sometimes, but I would never mess with a three-headed monkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I may have delusions of grandeur sometimes, but I would never mess with a three-headed monkey. Wait till you see my next avatar...(Monkey Island based of course!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,240 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I work at home, right here at this very computer. That's how I find time to listen to music, too. Though right now, I don't work a lot...but I hope that'll change soon.Marian - who is currently re-playing the Monkey Island games. The Matrix Revolutions (Don Davis) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Steef, it seems, is the only man alive capable of maintaining a relationship, while never actually leaving the keyboard.It's easy, i'm in a relationship, but not living with my girlfriend, and due to circumstanses we don't get to see each other as much as both of us would want.So I have plenty of time to waste here.As for my job.I'm a screenprinter, I work in one of the largest screenprint shops in the country (a whopping 30 people), But I have no internet access there, so I only visit the MB when i'm at home. And Morn -- forget about it.Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I try to look busy at work more than I am actually busy. Since my work (running the newspaper's Web site, writing stories) is on the computer, I can do computer-related stuff like browsing JWFan and still look very busy.Jeff -- who thinks Steef has no real job, and runs a basement shop full of desperate Dutchmen who sew his clothing line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figo 2 Posted June 14, 2004 Author Share Posted June 14, 2004 Call me old-fashioned, but sounds like work to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I'm a student at Grand Valley State during the fall and winter. Now that it's summer, I work at a kennel taking care of dogs (and the occasional cat), dealing with customers, cleaning, making reservations, etc. It's a pretty good job; it's not at all boring and I like animals. Unfortunately, there's really no way to visit JWFan for a significant length of time or listen to music at work. But it's not full-time, so I survive. Ray Barnsbury-who think this is an interesting thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 The dogs don't like film music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Heh . . . actually there's just not enough time where I'm sitting in the office area to get a good listen in. I'd have to pause it every five minutes, or just miss portions. Though I do feel sorry for the dogs sometimes, since the radios in the kennel area sometimes play loud rock and country.Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewdog1 50 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Though I do feel sorry for the dogs sometimes, since the radios in the kennel area sometimes play loud rock and country.That is just a travesty! Somebody call PETA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I pull out teeth.'nuff said.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I pull out teeth.'nuff said.K.M.Do you soothe your customers with the gentle strains of John Williams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I worked on my friend's wisdom tooth while Dracula was playing once.K.M., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figo 2 Posted June 15, 2004 Author Share Posted June 15, 2004 Have you ever considered "Temple of Doom," for the Molar Ram [sic] connection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,479 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I'm a software developer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Well, I'm still at High School, but I probably don't post enough to be in the obsessed category.Oh, love the avatar John, Murrays definately my favourite character from the MI series (though he wasn't as good in Escape). And I keep getting confused; Murray's my avatar in about three other forums so I keep thinkng you're me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,069 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I have a PC at my desk at work and I can browse the internet from time to time when I feel like taking a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimbus1944 0 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 The telcecom company that sends me a pension check would say I'm an early-out retiree who grabbed my parachute and jumped. Not independently wealthy, just independent. Volunteer work takes my time and clogs my computer.Now, for office workers, there used to be freeware called "the boss button." If the boss approached, you could quickly turn off Tetris, or the Internet, or whatever you were wasting the day on, and an important-looking spreadsheet would appear on the screen. It was okay as long as the boss never actually looked closely at the spreadsheet, which had sheep, among other non-telecom things.Mike (and no, I'm not retired because of the boss button or sheep) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx99 1,744 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I conduct forensic analyses of audio (and some video) recordings for criminal investigations, civil matters, administrative matters, etc. I have headphones on all day, listening to recordings of individuals in the act of committing a crime, confessing to a crime, covertly recording their estranged spouse... you name it. Invariably, it's people at their worst.The most unfortunate aspect of the job is that I don't have the luxury of listening to Williams' music since I have to concentrate on what I'm listening to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 798 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 As some of you might know I currently occupy two jobs. First; I'm a teacher and assistant director at a large elementary school.Second I'm active in the music industry, but, surprisingly not in film music. I'm composing, arranging, producing original songs for young, talented singers who want to make a career in the pop/rock scene, but lack original material and image. That's what we provide. Soon we'll have a website up so for those interested, please visit...I heard that Figo can sing really good, so maybe we can work something out... Anyway; I've been married too; for almost one year and a half now. I've got a beautiful and great wife, and I'm sure Chris will agree that asian women are really great. Well, not all ofcourse. Ever saw Audition?Bye,Roald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Oh, love the avatar John, Murrays definately my favourite character from the MI series (though he wasn't as good in Escape).Yeah, he was criminally underused in that game.And I keep getting confused; Murray's my avatar in about three other forums so I keep thinkng you're me...Maybe I am.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I'm still in school, and when I do my homework I usually have IE open on JWFan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Second I'm active in the music industry, but, surprisingly not in film music. Of course not, there is only one Dutch film composer currently working.I'm composing, arranging, producing original songs for young, talented singers who want to make a career in the pop/rock scene, but lack original material and image. That's what we provide. Ummm...sounds like you are involved with Idols? Anyway; I've been married too; for almost one year and a half now. I've got a beautiful and great wife, and I'm sure Chris will agree that asian women are really great. Well, not all ofcourse. Oh please, i'm with an asian women, and I know a few others.You and Chrusher make it sound like they are from another planet.Bye,RoaldStefancos- wondering if Roald has returned to the MB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I teach. and in any spare time I have I visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST-321 4 Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I work as the public affairs coordinator for a major astronomical observatory.I don't get to visit the site as much as I would like and sometimes the flood of the posts can be difficult to wade through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Leader 2 Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I am a Chemistry person. I am currently working a job with chemistry at a university but I am getting a job in the business place soon. Right now I have more time to post. I don't actually have that much time. I basically just WAM BANG a series of posts one right after the other in a short space of time thanks to my incredible typing skils! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,267 Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I'm a fine arts teacher, and after work I do have a life -- wife and little baby boy.Nevertheless, the school were I work has several computers with Internet conection, and I trty to check things out whenever I have a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus 0 Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 ain't got a job... nor do I have any school anymore... will do the Royal College of Music in Stockholm trials again next year... see if I have any better luck... finding a work nowadays isn't funny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I'm starting a new day job on July 6, working for the State of Massachusetts. I'll be making a database of all their renovation projects. Sounds interesting doesn't it? LOL Now I work for the evil Corporate Real Estate Lawyers of Fleet National bank Glad I'm getting out.But also, I compose at night, hopefully full time in the next 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 58 Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 As you may have figured by now, I'm a world class director by day and a world class pimp by night. And I don't come cheap neither.Hitch, who actually on the set of NAKED BEACH 2 when Van Niestelroy scored for the Dutchies. I think the Swiss are making voodoo dolls of David Beckham for their clash tomorrow. From Hells Heart, I stab at thee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 my work (running the newspaper's Web site, writing stories)I think film music is to music in general what journalism is to literature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 my work (running the newspaper's Web site, writing stories)I think film music is to music in general what journalism is to literature.Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Huh?They have a lot in common in concept:Both are a means, not an end. Usually writing a story and writing music is done for the art itself. Not so with journalism or with film music. Hence, in both cases, the final result lacks its full meaning on its own, as it is always done in service of a major element (in the case of film music, the film).Also, both are done in haste, and that's where a great deal of the authors' credit goes to.And finally, both are more craftmanship than art, although natural talent is very need in both cases.-Ross, who still thinks film music is the journalism of music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figo 2 Posted June 17, 2004 Author Share Posted June 17, 2004 Well argued, Ross, but don't forget Twain, Hemingway, and Tom Wolfe all began as journalists. Screenwriter (and novelist) Ben Hecht cut his teeth as a Chicago newspaper man. And brilliant columnists like H.L. Mencken flourished in the form. Without attempting high literature, paradoxically, he somehow managed to achieve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Huh?They have a lot in common in concept:Both are a means, not an end. Usually writing a story and writing music is done for the art itself. Not so with journalism or with film music. Hence, in both cases, the final result lacks its full meaning on its own, as it is always done in service of a major element (in the case of film music, the film).Also, both are done in haste, and that's where a great deal of the authors' credit goes to.And finally, both are more craftmanship than art, although natural talent is very need in both cases.-Ross, who still thinks film music is the journalism of music.I can't argue with any of those similarities, but I still wouldn't call film music the "journalism" of music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 I think the comparison is utter bullshit!No offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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