Todays question Monday 7-21-08 (pregnant, elementary, places, get out of)

[Karla with a K]

Good morning everyone
Happy Monday
I hope everyone had a great weekend
Yup going to be a HOT one here today in NE FL they are now saying 98 with a heat index of 105
ok I am going to get my outside stuff done early

I know Monday is our traditional "To do list" day, But I received a DM from one of our loyal poster giving me a great idea for

Todays Question:

Have you ever malingered?

If so

Bonus Question :

What was your most "creative" malinger ?

Extra Credit Question:

Who is willing to admit they had to either look up "malinger" or find out from others posts what it means ?





The "to do list" will return tomorrow



Today in history:
July 21,1873 - The first train robbery in America was pulled off by Jesse James and his gang. They took $3,000 from the Rock Island Express at Adair, IA
July 21,1930 - The Veterans’ Administration of the United States was established this day.
July 21,1931 - Ted Husing was master of ceremonies for the very first CBS-TV program. The gala show featured singer Kate Smith, composer George Gershwin and New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker.

Word of the day :
supernumerary \soo-puhr-NOO-muh-rair-ee; -NYOO-\, adjective:
1. Exceeding the stated, standard, or prescribed number.
2. Exceeding what is necessary or desired; superfluous.


Today is:
National Junk Food Day !!!!!!
and
National Creme Brulee Day
it is also
National Tug-Of-War Tournament Day
and don't forget
National Make a Scarecrow Day

[poconoproud]

I was hoping malinger was the word of the day, but alas I had to look it up.

My most creative? I guess I'm not very creative when it comes to that, I just feign a headache.

I've never had a supernumerary amount of malingers.

[BlueWillowPlate]

Isn't malingering when you fake being sick? I did my share of it early on in elementary school,I'd fake being sick to get out of school. I'd warm my forehead by the lightbulb then tell my mom I had a fever. Even though she took my temp and I didn't have a fever, she might let me stay home that day.
This malingering ended in 4th grade, which was the year I got german measles, chicken pox and regular measles all during the same school year.
When you *have* to stay home, it gets old.

[nomoresnow]

Karla, I'm retired. I malinger in a daily basis!

Nat'l Creme Brulee Day..oh, my! And I'm starting my "eat healthy" kick today. Can't it be Nat'l Spinach Salad day??

[studedude]

I've learned something today. I didn't need to look up malinger. I knew what it meant. I sometimes institute the "RT66 No Malingering Rule" when too many people are standing around the starting line to clear them out. Than I read Bluewillow's post. I don't think any of them are pretending to be ill. They just want hang around after their car runs to watch others. Now I need another word by tomorrow at 4pm CDT.

I've been cut on in so many places it's easy to find a reason to get out of work. No need to be creative. Nancy, call one of the boys to cut the grass today my shoulder, elbow, foot, chest incision or back is bothering me.

Big Macs and creme brulee for supper. yumo

[Magnum Mike]

Originally Posted by poconoproud

My most creative?....
I guess I'm not very creative when it comes to that, I just feign a headache.

I've heard that a lot too.. except the "I gotta headache" bit was preceeded by "Not tonight dear"..

Hey.. come on now, I'm talking about going bowling!

[Rance]

Never have. If I stayed home I had to work when I was in school! I saw many guys do it in the Army and some had to start boot camp from scratch. That taught me a good lesson!

[Magnum Mike]

I've done the "Malinger" thing a couple of times... I called my boss a month in advance and told him that I won't be coming in because I'll be sick on that day..

Sorry, yes I was guilty of being a malinger a couple of times in the past, but I definitely wouldn't do it now.

[findinghope]

yes i did have to look it up...never even saw or heard the word before! sad i know.
i have to say that when i was pregnant and didnt want anyone at work to know yet, i malingered a bad back--to get me out of doing things that could have hurt the baby.

[Latte'Chic]

To you also "Karla with a K" and all of you other wonderful people !!!!!

Todays Question:

Have you ever malingered? Oh, Yes!

What was your most "creative" malinger ? Mental illness (it works everytime )

Who is willing to admit they had to either look up "malinger" or find out from others posts what it means ?
Had an idea what it meant. But yes, I did look it up to make sure I was correct in my definition.

Word of the day :
supernumerary Well isn't that an interesting word....
I do believe I have had many supernumerary days of malingering.
Today is:
National Junk Food Day !!!!!! Whoo Hoo!
Another day I don't have to make excuses.
Boy, I'm really liking these national day's lately. My favorite thing to do and celebrate....EATING!!!

National Creme Brulee Day Oh, Yes! Now we're talkin'

National Make a Scarecrow Day Now poconoproud, I don't think I could be so creative at making one as yours....