~Andrea~ Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Fantastic news on the translating work. Congratulations Long may it continue Also I LOVE those pigs. How cool that they get a whole Caribbean island to themselves. Lucky lucky pigs! Quote
bobblybear Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Congratulations on the translating job! Sounds like a great opportunity! Edit: Just noticed - this is my 2,000th post! Edited August 12, 2013 by bobblybear Quote
lauraloves Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Well done Frankie great news Just on the subject of pigs my boyfriend and I live on a pig farm and we currently have 1400 little ones Quote
bookmonkey Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 Congrats on the job Frankie. I'd love to do something like that. I love languages but I'm not fluent in anything other than English at the moment. I'm very slowly learning Maori. Quote
Janet Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 I was sure I'd already said this but I can't find my post - so congratulations on the translating job, frankie. Quote
chaliepud Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 Frankie, Steve grew up with a West Highland Terrier and has always liked dogs, he's not into the training side of things like me so I take care of most of that, he enjoys the walking and the snuggling! Regarding the allergy, I have a friend who not only has her own dogs, Lagotto's and Bichon Frise, but she is also a dog walker and trainer. There are many breeds that are non-allergenic, I suppose it depends on what you like though. There are a number of websites that list non-allergenic breeds but make sure you cross reference them though as I don't think you can rely on them entirely judging by a few breeds I saw on the lists. Also, be careful with 'designer breeds' like the Labradoodle (do you have them in Finland?) They were originally bred for a blind person who wanted a guide dog but had allergies like you They bred a Labrador to a Standard Poodle and out of a litter of 7 only 3 were non allergenic.. This should improve with each generation, the purer they get, but I think it would take many generations to become a surety. Quote
Kidsmum Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 Brilliant news on the job Frankie, i'm so pleased for you Quote
chesilbeach Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 Congratulations on your new job, frankie! Like you, I'm allergic to dogs (although not as much as I am to cats) but I dream one day of having my own. All my dad's family had dogs, but my mum always said they made too much mess, so even if I hadn't been allergic, we'd never have had one. I loved going to visit my grandparents or my auntie when I was little, and would just lavish affection on the dogs, and wouldn't care if I had an itchy nose, runny eyes or started wheezing. Maybe one day ... Quote
BSchultz19 Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 Congrats on the job Frankie! I love the pig pictures. Finding random things like that on the internet always makes my day Quote
pontalba Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 Okay, this is again not to do with books... but it's brilliant news and it's taking the gloom away from my coming autumn and I wanted to share it with you guys: I got the translating job, it's a work practice thing, and I've got it for a month (and if I do a good job, they might extend my position for a longer period). And the pay is absolutely ridiculous for someone without any work experience for this kind of job. I'm over the moon, and I still can't quite possibly believe it's true. Oh Happy, Happy Days!! I'm so happy for you frankie! You'll do fine, I just know it. Quote
frankie Posted August 14, 2013 Author Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) Thanks everyone for the congrats, I'm still over the moon about it! Although I have to say, I didn't really do anything to deserve the spot. My friend who works at the place just came to it on her own that they really need a translator, and she thought of me, and when I said I'd be up for it, she worked it all out by herself. I didn't have to send anything in: no CV, no application, no student credits sheet, no nothing! So it's really all thanks to her. Now I'll just have to go in and do the best I can. It'll be an 'internship' so they're not even expecting that much. I'm not sure if I can get an extension, but I know that with the one month's pay I'll be financially secure for the rest of the year and that's a huge load off my back Happy times!!! Miss Poppy If you put a pig in the attic and he turned into HAM, you could use him for your holiday dinner later this year . Sorta like killing 2 birds with one stone . ( Or one pig with high heat . Leave the iron on and he will cook up a bit quicker ) Yum! Surely you wouldn't eat poppyshake's pet pig? Kylie, how'd you like it if poppyshake came around, and put Jasper in the oven and then stood there drooling and waiting... Also I LOVE those pigs. How cool that they get a whole Caribbean island to themselves. Lucky lucky pigs! Yeah, lucky pigs! Lucky and happy Edit: Just noticed - this is my 2,000th post! Congratulations, bobbly, on the 2,000th post!! Just on the subject of pigs my boyfriend and I live on a pig farm and we currently have 1400 little ones 1400 piggies? I bet you haven't got names for them all... It would be difficult to remember! And say good night to them, one by one... Frankie, Steve grew up with a West Highland Terrier and has always liked dogs, he's not into the training side of things like me so I take care of most of that, he enjoys the walking and the snuggling! Well that's a good thing, otherwise I bet you would've had some serious doubts about going steady with him Regarding the allergy, I have a friend who not only has her own dogs, Lagotto's and Bichon Frise, but she is also a dog walker and trainer. There are many breeds that are non-allergenic, I suppose it depends on what you like though. There are a number of websites that list non-allergenic breeds but make sure you cross reference them though as I don't think you can rely on them entirely judging by a few breeds I saw on the lists. Also, be careful with 'designer breeds' like the Labradoodle (do you have them in Finland?) They were originally bred for a blind person who wanted a guide dog but had allergies like you They bred a Labrador to a Standard Poodle and out of a litter of 7 only 3 were non allergenic.. This should improve with each generation, the purer they get, but I think it would take many generations to become a surety. I don't like Bichon Frisees or any of those 'small cute' dogs, but I have been considering Lagottos They aren't as 'cutesy' and I don't think they have attitudes... Like you, I'm allergic to dogs (although not as much as I am to cats) but I dream one day of having my own. All my dad's family had dogs, but my mum always said they made too much mess, so even if I hadn't been allergic, we'd never have had one. I loved going to visit my grandparents or my auntie when I was little, and would just lavish affection on the dogs, and wouldn't care if I had an itchy nose, runny eyes or started wheezing. Maybe one day ... I hope one day you'll be able to get a dog. You should look into the non-allergenic breeds, just like chalie suggested The more I've talked about my allergies with friends who have dogs, the more I hear stories about people who've gotten some non-allergenic breed dog, and my cousin whose rotties I went to see at the dogs show, she said her husband's allergic, but he just sucks on his asthma pipe every now and then and is fine... I love the pig pictures. Finding random things like that on the internet always makes my day I know, Internet randomness is fun fun fun! On another note: my Internet connection's been down for the last two days and I only got the connection back an hour ago. I missed my music, and I missed this place Well I have to say that at least I got a decent amount of housework done: laundry, vacuuming, and the dishes I also started re-watching Criminal Minds from season 1. I thought what with the new job, my mojo would come back because I now don't have to worry about money, but I was wrong: I still can't read any fiction. I did start reading a non-fiction book, Dialogues with Mothers and I've gotten really into it and only have about 60 pages left. It's been good. Dated, yes, but interesting. Oh. And I did buy a book yesterday. I was out with a friend and we popped into the Red Cross charityshop and I found an English copy of Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses, and I couldn't leave it behind. I've been wanting to read Rushdie since 2010 and as it was an English copy (and cheap, and it was for charity), I think I was okay to buy it Edited August 14, 2013 by frankie Quote
chaliepud Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 If you do want to find out more about Lagotto's let me know as I know my friend has contacts all over for them (no guarantees for Finland obviously) but I'm sure if there is someone there she will be able to find out.. What about Standard Poodles? They are fabulous working dogs and do not need a silly show cut. Some of the Terriers are great too (I have a soft spot for the Irish as they have less attitude than some of the others). Also the Standard Schnauzers could be an option, my friend has a black one and he has a great character. Quote
frankie Posted August 14, 2013 Author Posted August 14, 2013 If you do want to find out more about Lagotto's let me know as I know my friend has contacts all over for them (no guarantees for Finland obviously) but I'm sure if there is someone there she will be able to find out.. What about Standard Poodles? They are fabulous working dogs and do not need a silly show cut. Some of the Terriers are great too (I have a soft spot for the Irish as they have less attitude than some of the others). Also the Standard Schnauzers could be an option, my friend has a black one and he has a great character. Thanks chalie, you're so nice! My friend's cousin just got a Lagotto this spring so I think I could get into contact with people with Lagottos through her I'm not a huge fan of poodles, either, unfortunately. I've only known one poodle but I really didn't like him, and eventhough I know they're not all the same, it's just a breed that doesn't personally interest me. I'm not big on Terriers or Schnauzers, either. Which is really a shame because it's not like I have a lot of options!! I might get along with a Jack Russell, though... I wasn't a bit fan of those in the past, but then one of my friends married a man with a Jack Russell and I just adore her, she's great! And I think she's quite taken to me, too. But these things will take time... I first one to be financially stable. I want to know that if something happens, I would have money to pay the vet bills and stuff. Heck, I want to have money to feed them first, too! Quote
poppyshake Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 Oh. And I did buy a book yesterday. I was out with a friend and we popped into the Red Cross charityshop and I found an English copy of Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses, and I couldn't leave it behind. I've been wanting to read Rushdie since 2010 and as it was an English copy (and cheap, and it was for charity), I think I was okay to buy it I think that was definitely the right thing to do I want to read it too someday .. though I might wait to see what you make of it first Surely you wouldn't eat poppyshake's pet pig? Kylie, how'd you like it if poppyshake came around, and put Jasper in the oven and then stood there drooling and waiting... mmmm .. Jasper on toast Quote
frankie Posted August 14, 2013 Author Posted August 14, 2013 I think that was definitely the right thing to do I want to read it too someday .. though I might wait to see what you make of it first We'll see who gets to it first I guess we've been doing guineapigging for each other on a rather fair, 50-50 basis so far mmmm .. Jasper on toast Quote
Kylie Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 Surely you wouldn't eat poppyshake's pet pig? Kylie, how'd you like it if poppyshake came around, and put Jasper in the oven and then stood there drooling and waiting... mmmm .. Jasper on toast But...but...I just meant that if Poppyshake left the piggy in the attic and it turned into a ham, then I would just help to dispose of the body! Jasper is a totally different kettle of fish (so to speak)! I bet he wouldn't taste anywhere near as good as bacon. Excuse me for a moment. I have an overwhelming desire to go and hug my kitty... . I was out with a friend and we popped into the Red Cross charityshop and I found an English copy of Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses, and I couldn't leave it behind. I've been wanting to read Rushdie since 2010 and as it was an English copy (and cheap, and it was for charity), I think I was okay to buy it Awesome! Quote
Timstar Posted August 15, 2013 Posted August 15, 2013 I'm not sure if I can get an extension, but I know that with the one month's pay I'll be financially secure for the rest of the year and that's a huge load off my back Happy times!!! Does that include book allowance? If so i'm very jealous! Sounds like a brilliant opportunity and great experience if nothing else Quote
Devi Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Congratulations on the job Frankie! Super happy for you Quote
frankie Posted August 16, 2013 Author Posted August 16, 2013 Does that include book allowance? If so i'm very jealous! Sounds like a brilliant opportunity and great experience if nothing else What, do they give book allowances, too, these days? Or is that only in the UK... If so, I must move Congrats Frankie :D Congratulations on the job Frankie! Super happy for you Thanks gals! I just checked my goodreads account and I'm 11 books behind on this year's reading challenge I think it's the worst since I started doing the challenge on GR... But there's no helping it Quote
Timstar Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 What, do they give book allowances, too, these days? Or is that only in the UK... If so, I must move I wish! No, I mean your personal money to spend on books. Which for many on here is quite substantial. Quote
julie Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Frankie I know what you mean about being behind on your year's book numbers. I'm in the same boat . Gonna have to speed it up or I won't make it for this year . Quote
frankie Posted August 17, 2013 Author Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) I wish! No, I mean your personal money to spend on books. Which for many on here is quite substantial. I was only kidding Yes I think I could buy a few books... But what with my lack of mojo, there's really no big idea in buying more when I can't seem to get anything read these days *rants!* Frankie I know what you mean about being behind on your year's book numbers. I'm in the same boat . Gonna have to speed it up or I won't make it for this year . Yeah we have to switch gears, do a little speeding! Outta the way, we're coming! A friend of mine showed me this today (17 Problems Only Book Lovers Will Understand), I have to share I love number 17. 'Ex-cuuuuse me??' Edit: I'm racking my brain now, trying to remember which TV show or movie the scene on number 8 is from. Edit2: Oh man I just remembered and I'm so embarrassed to know it! (It's from Dance Moms) Edited August 17, 2013 by frankie Quote
poppyshake Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Ooh .. that's brilliant .. thanks for sharing frankie I'm particularly relating to number's 1, 3, 4, 14, 16 & 17 Quote
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