Resource Wrangler Gifts

"Well, I've finished the project on time and on budget!" "That means I've given you too much time and too much money!"

New Guy.

"I find it so stimulating to learn new software."

A trevor of trainspotters

"There's a lot of uncertainty out there these days. Or not. Who knows?"

'Ah, the Bermuda Rectangle for files.'

"My dog always knows when it's about to rain."

'Don't forget. When this photo shoot is over I get a bucket of shiners.'

"Speed bumps have reduced stampede injuries."

'I told him that's where we keep the keys to his ride.'

Zoom Rodeos

The first stock exchange - 'It's agreed then, one of my Longhorns for one of your holsteins.'

"I handle chatty people for him."

"What's it like, working with your hands?"

"You think they all look like security risks."

'No, I own the cattle. He's the vet!'

"Can I add just one more project to your workload?"

Christo's greatest challenge.

'Lose another wrench to that black hole that sucks up all tools the instant you drop it?'

Sometimes Colin found it difficult to get back into the office routine.

'Where do you see yourself not getting tenure in seven years?'

'Where's the duck?'

'So, Bill! What do you think my chances are of moving into supervisory position?'

'It's not a bad place to work - if you can stand the routine.'

"Being a post-doc for thirty years can really screw up your life."

"These investments aren't without risk. Your mailbox might explode with prospectuses."

"What's in the pipeline? Everything's stuck in the pipeline!"

"I'm coming - I just need some 'me' time."

'Old Doc gets tired after a hundred head or so, and we try to help him out.'

'I've really been ignoring the paperwork lately.'

Leaving Office With In Tray

As Farmer Ron wondered where his cows had gone, somebody started the truck.