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[StrawberryBlondie]

The Twin Cities Marathon got cancelled today because of heat, 2 hrs before it was supposed to start.

It was the right call for sure, but I can't imagine what it must feel like for everyone who spent all summer training for it.

[dontlook]

Oct 1, 2023 13:18:54 GMT -5 StrawberryBlondie said:

The Twin Cities Marathon got cancelled today because of heat, 2 hrs before it was supposed to start.

It was the right call for sure, but I can't imagine what it must feel like for everyone who spent all summer training for it.

I’m so sad for all the athletes. Definitely the right choice as it’s not pleasant outside, but my heart hurts for everyone.

[Vespasia]

Oct 1, 2023 13:18:54 GMT -5 StrawberryBlondie said:

It was the right call for sure, but I can't imagine what it must feel like for everyone who spent all summer training for it.

We were on a plane full of Europeans en route to the NYC marathon right after Hurricane Sandy. They cancelled the race while we were in the air. I felt so badly for everyone when we landed and they got the news.

[StrawberryBlondie]

Oct 1, 2023 18:37:34 GMT -5 Vespasia said:

Oct 1, 2023 13:18:54 GMT -5 StrawberryBlondie said:

It was the right call for sure, but I can't imagine what it must feel like for everyone who spent all summer training for it.

We were on a plane full of Europeans en route to the NYC marathon right after Hurricane Sandy. They cancelled the race while we were in the air. I felt so badly for everyone when we landed and they got the news.

Ugh, I can't imagine.

It was absolutely miserable here today. We went to an apple orchard and it was already over 80 degrees and super humid when we got there a little after 9 am.

I've heard a lot of people just ran it anyway on their own. I can't exactly say I blame them.

[pixy0stix]

It's a beautiful, crisp fall day, and I'm sweating balls putting up Halloween decorations. I didn't know there was so much sweat as you got older.

[spindle92]

Oct 1, 2023 19:14:30 GMT -5 StrawberryBlondie said:

Oct 1, 2023 18:37:34 GMT -5 Vespasia said:

We were on a plane full of Europeans en route to the NYC marathon right after Hurricane Sandy. They cancelled the race while we were in the air. I felt so badly for everyone when we landed and they got the news.

Ugh, I can't imagine.

It was absolutely miserable here today. We went to an apple orchard and it was already over 80 degrees and super humid when we got there a little after 9 am.

I've heard a lot of people just ran it anyway on their own. I can't exactly say I blame them.

This weather has been so insane.  I was 600 miles west of the cities and it was cool (like 60s), chilly and rainy.

I loved it! 

[audette]

I was on a work call late today, and one of my colleagues looked _rough_. As in, he couldn't sit upright, had huge bags under his eyes, was slurring his words, and reacting strangely to the discussion. He sounded drunk or stoned, or something. I know this guy, and have never seen him looking, acting, or speaking like this.

I sent him a private message, just to check on him. I let him know he was slurring his words. Just in case he didn't _know_, it could be a symptom of some acute health issue.


Turns out he was just in a whole lot of pain. He took a tumble down a half flight of stairs earlier today - tripped over a pet. He's since let the whole team know, via a photo of the x-ray showing a broken clavicle. Dude was trying to just tough it out, because it was the last day of our "sprint" at work. *blink*

*headshake*

[wawa]

Oct 3, 2023 20:28:19 GMT -5 audette said:

I was on a work call late today, and one of my colleagues looked _rough_. As in, he couldn't sit upright, had huge bags under his eyes, was slurring his words, and reacting strangely to the discussion. He sounded drunk or stoned, or something. I know this guy, and have never seen him looking, acting, or speaking like this.

I sent him a private message, just to check on him. I let him know he was slurring his words. Just in case he didn't _know_, it could be a symptom of some acute health issue.


Turns out he was just in a whole lot of pain. He took a tumble down a half flight of stairs earlier today - tripped over a pet. He's since let the whole team know, via a photo of the x-ray showing a broken clavicle. Dude was trying to just tough it out, because it was the last day of our "sprint" at work. *blink*

*headshake*

I think people are absurd with this stuff. Like think about if you're actually adding any value what so ever and stop trying to be a hero.

[audette]

Oct 4, 2023 12:50:44 GMT -5 wawa said:

Oct 3, 2023 20:28:19 GMT -5 audette said:

I was on a work call late today, and one of my colleagues looked _rough_. As in, he couldn't sit upright, had huge bags under his eyes, was slurring his words, and reacting strangely to the discussion. He sounded drunk or stoned, or something. I know this guy, and have never seen him looking, acting, or speaking like this.

I sent him a private message, just to check on him. I let him know he was slurring his words. Just in case he didn't _know_, it could be a symptom of some acute health issue.


Turns out he was just in a whole lot of pain. He took a tumble down a half flight of stairs earlier today - tripped over a pet. He's since let the whole team know, via a photo of the x-ray showing a broken clavicle. Dude was trying to just tough it out, because it was the last day of our "sprint" at work. *blink*

*headshake*

I think people are absurd with this stuff. Like think about if you're actually adding any value what so ever and stop trying to be a hero.

At the time of the meeting, he just thought he was dealing with a dislocated shoulder.  Even still.  I know enough about dislocations that they ought to be tended too soonest.

I was not the only teammember that private messaged him about it, either.

In better news, he opted to skip the team meeting this morning, and I haven't seen him online at all today.

But, yeah.  Let's be real - if you're in that much pain, you're no good to anyone.

[noodleoo]

Oct 4, 2023 12:50:44 GMT -5 wawa said:

Oct 3, 2023 20:28:19 GMT -5 audette said:

I was on a work call late today, and one of my colleagues looked _rough_. As in, he couldn't sit upright, had huge bags under his eyes, was slurring his words, and reacting strangely to the discussion. He sounded drunk or stoned, or something. I know this guy, and have never seen him looking, acting, or speaking like this.

I sent him a private message, just to check on him. I let him know he was slurring his words. Just in case he didn't _know_, it could be a symptom of some acute health issue.


Turns out he was just in a whole lot of pain. He took a tumble down a half flight of stairs earlier today - tripped over a pet. He's since let the whole team know, via a photo of the x-ray showing a broken clavicle. Dude was trying to just tough it out, because it was the last day of our "sprint" at work. *blink*

*headshake*

I think people are absurd with this stuff. Like think about if you're actually adding any value what so ever and stop trying to be a hero.

This is harsh.  A lot of companies have a culture where this stuff is rewarded/expected.  I was reprimanded by a boss once because I told him I was going to miss a meeting for a drs. appt.  He told me to reschedule.  It was an appt I had been waiting months for and I told him so, and he still made me feel like crap about it.  That was my first job and I remember it vividly, so even if the current company isn't toxic, that stuff stays with you.

Just saying, the culture in America is to work until you die, so I'm not surprised he tried to stay online.  Poor guy!

audette , I'm glad you checked on him and he's getting the medical care he needs now.

[wawa]

Oct 4, 2023 14:13:21 GMT -5 noodleoo said:

Oct 4, 2023 12:50:44 GMT -5 wawa said:

I think people are absurd with this stuff. Like think about if you're actually adding any value what so ever and stop trying to be a hero.

This is harsh.  A lot of companies have a culture where this stuff is rewarded/expected.  I was reprimanded by a boss once because I told him I was going to miss a meeting for a drs. appt.  He told me to reschedule.  It was an appt I had been waiting months for and I told him so, and he still made me feel like crap about it.  That was my first job and I remember it vividly, so even if the current company isn't toxic, that stuff stays with you.

Just saying, the culture in America is to work until you die, so I'm not surprised he tried to stay online.  Poor guy!

audette , I'm glad you checked on him and he's getting the medical care he needs now.

harsh? I guess. but nothing is ever going to change if people roll into meetings with dislocated joints like that's normal. Does that guy manage anybody? What message did HE just send about boundaries and expectations?

I am guilty of it too. It's a hard culture to break out of. But I stand by that it is an absurd thing to do, even if it's an understandable thing to do.

But regardless...he's not here. I didn't hurt his feelings. I'd be a lot nicer about it if I was his boss...while conveying the exact same message.