wow, this sucks (edit: the new forum update thread 5/'11)

[atomicAdam]

Yippie! I lost a post in the middle of the change - one I actually put some thought and effort into, too! I won't be doing that again! Yay!!

Seriously though, it will be nice to be able to use the "forum jump" again.

Sorry about that dean - I was out sick yesterday and IT did the upgrade. Unfortunately bad food strikes at any moment, and sometimes things we put time into get lost.

[dean_martin]

Sorry about that dean - I was out sick yesterday and IT did the upgrade. Unfortunately bad food strikes at any moment, and sometimes things we put time into get lost.

No need to apologize. Hope you're feeling better.

[atomicAdam]

No need to apologize. Hope you're feeling better.

thanks - i am - wasn't that bad - but with the public transit commute - i didn't want to risk anything...

[dean_martin]

thanks - i am - wasn't that bad - but with the public transit commute - i didn't want to risk anything...

don't blame you. Unfortunately, I'm thinking of too many disastrous scenarios. What if you sat next to someone with a cologne that irritated you and made you sneeze?

[Hyfi]

don't blame you. Unfortunately, I'm thinking of too many disastrous scenarios. What if you sat next to someone with a cologne that irritated you and made you sneeze?

Have you ever flown from London back to the states on a plane where every woman on your flight spritzed a little sample of EVERY friggin perfume in the airport?

They should be made to take a shower before getting on the plane.

[atomicAdam]

Have you ever flown from London back to the states on a plane where every woman on your flight spritzed a little sample of EVERY friggin perfume in the airport?

They should be made to take a shower before getting on the plane.

LOL - you guys are funny.

When I flew back from Paris to London to SF I was so tired I pretty much slept the whole way. When I got home - first thing I did was go grocery shopping, cook myself a huge meal, ate it and slept for a couple days. A month in Europe drinking and snowboarding and I lost like 10lbs...

[ForeverAutumn]

A month in Europe drinking and snowboarding and I lost like 10lbs...

As yes, but I bet you had FUN!

[ForeverAutumn]

Have you ever flown from London back to the states on a plane where every woman on your flight spritzed a little sample of EVERY friggin perfume in the airport?

They should be made to take a shower before getting on the plane.

One of our managers was interviewing for a position last week. I was in the boardroom right after the interview and the candidate's perfume was so strong that, not only was it lingering, but my throat was burning. I moved the meeting to my office and told that manager that if she hired that person she was going to have to reduce her perfume usage.

I've honestly never understood why people wear perfume or cologne. Some people spend a lot of money on it too. I don't get it.

[atomicAdam]

One of our managers was interviewing for a position last week. I was in the boardroom right after the interview and the candidate's perfume was so strong that, not only was it lingering, but my throat was burning. I moved the meeting to my office and told that manager that if she hired that person she was going to have to reduce her perfume usage.

I've honestly never understood why people wear perfume or cologne. Some people spend a lot of money on it too. I don't get it.

I think, if done right, it can be very nice. But doing it right means getting a scent that matches your own body, and is worn very lightly.

Like the girl I dated for 4 years in highschool/college - she liked sandwood - just a little - and if anything - now whenever I smell that - I remember her. And they are good memories, so I'm cool w/ that.

And yes - it was a blast! France and Italy (Italians were way more awesome) - snowboarding and site seeing. Was freaking $$$$ but an awesome time.

[dean_martin]

One of our managers was interviewing for a position last week. I was in the boardroom right after the interview and the candidate's perfume was so strong that, not only was it lingering, but my throat was burning. I moved the meeting to my office and told that manager that if she hired that person she was going to have to reduce her perfume usage.

I've honestly never understood why people wear perfume or cologne. Some people spend a lot of money on it too. I don't get it.

I've known several males that douse themselves in cologne and try to greet you with a handshake. Apparently, it's the last thing they do before leaving the house because it's on their hands. It's so bad that I had to try to avoid the handshake unless I was close to a bathroom and could wash up right away. I'm all for warm greetings and making people feel comfortable and welcomed, but that was just too much.

On the other hand, I've noticed that only women's perfumes (not all, but some) seem to trip my allergy alarm, burn my throat, etc.

And then there's Adam's observation. Done right (subtly), it can be nice in a personal/intimate setting.

[Finch Platte]

One of our managers was interviewing for a position last week. I was in the boardroom right after the interview and the candidate's perfume was so strong that, not only was it lingering, but my throat was burning. I moved the meeting to my office and told that manager that if she hired that person she was going to have to reduce her perfume usage.

I've honestly never understood why people wear perfume or cologne. Some people spend a lot of money on it too. I don't get it.

A friend always said: If it smells like cologne, leave it alone; if it smells like fish, eat all you wish.