Planner Paradox Gifts

"I started a new business. . ."

"We only got six days of funding."

"For heaven's sake, Ogden, it's vacation time! Must you make your little lists even on vacation time?"

When Engineers Crack.

'We took the old plan, folded in half, and now it's the new plan.'

"I think you might need to start again."

Innovation & Calculation

"Compare Calculate Contrast Before you make a move"

'We're a non-profit organisation. We didn't plan it that way, but that's how it worked out.'

'We had no contingency plan for things going right.'

"We must kill this initiative, so let's mainstream it."

Engineer on the move.

Bride is angry, as she notices that the groom figure on the cake is drunk.

"That's it - I've had it up to here with measurement devices."

"We're still trying to sort out the details."

Bad Office Planning

"The best laid plans of mice and men... differ materially in their objectives."

Father Time Management

Clear construction agreements are important.

"I thought an illogical framework would work better."

Cat Day Planner.

'Before you begin, I'd like to thank you for coming in early to do this on such short notice.'

"I'm afraid the umbrella constitutes an enclosed space and must be taken down."

"Well let`s see. It's going to be tight but I could squeeze you in for a walk at 1 pm."

Concern Chart

'In our thirty years of marriage she's squirreled away loads of money, but she can't remember where.'

"Congratulations you've escaped. Now what?"

'Steve, I admire your determination to make this plan work.'

'Company planning department'

'I'm fully organized. Now I can freak out in some kind of order!'

His investment advisor gave him a new mantra.

Popping an idea.

'Oops! Maybe I should've put this sign out a little earlier.'