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Confessions of a newbie: Day 1
GarudaJones Started conversation Sep 9, 2009
Deciding to explore as much of the Hootoo lore and functionality as possible, I'm embarking on an intermittent record of how it's all going.
For brief background here's a few facts:
1) My real name is Chris Jones, I used to be Senior Producer at BBC Music online and was subsequently the commissioning Editor for the album reviews service, located here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews
2) I'm here for aprroximately four weeks to help do a little proofing, subbing, polishing and general housework
3) I'm married, have an ancient cat and a ridiculously large record collection.
That's probably quite enough for now, but I thought it would be good to jot down my impressions about this wonder called Hootoo as I go along. My first impression is that the BBC have something weird and quite wonderful on their hands here. Like a science experiment in a jar that has been left in a corner for ages, the scientists return to find the jar teaming with life! And what life it is. My real-life welcome from ACE Lil was a pleasant start to my day and as I trawl the various permutations I'm getting more and more of a fuzzy warm feeling about all of this. The adventure begins...
Confessions of a newbie: Day 1
lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned Posted Sep 9, 2009
*lil quietly turns the key, locking the door permanently.*
*Shouts down the corridor.....*
SAAA'AM!!! WE'VE NABBED ANOTHER VICC.... .... A nice Newbie
Confessions of a newbie: Day 1
The H2G2 Editors Posted Sep 9, 2009
LOL. May I add my welcome to Chris (GarudaJones). He's here to explore the site a bit, see what goes on, and hopefully he'll get stuck in to the various forums etc. Now be gentle on him...
Confessions of a newbie: Day 1
lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned Posted Sep 9, 2009
I'm *always* gentle, darling. Don't you remember?
Now I'm off to announce the news. We simply must have a paaarrrtttaaayyy! *hic*
Confessions of a newbie: Day 1
lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned Posted Sep 9, 2009
I yaven't dun out, yet
Don't just stand there, get the drinks ready Yay, that's mine! *hic*
and for the allocated driver
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lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned Posted Sep 9, 2009
Aww.. poor thing
Would you like some or biscuits with your ?
*fusses around Tav. Plumping up cushions and finding a stool for her footsies*
Confessions of a newbie: Day 1
Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Sep 9, 2009
Ooooh, welcome, GarudaJones!
Here, have one of these, it's quite harmless
And let me be the first to say that I really envy you for being paid to be here, not like the majority of us who merely hang around hootoo during working hours. A subtle difference.
Confessions of a newbie: Day 1
Icy North Posted Sep 9, 2009
Welcome, Garuda, or is it Chris, or is it Derek?
Mind if we call you just 'Jonesey'?
<"Like a science experiment in a jar that has been left in a corner for ages">
Yes, that's a fairly accurate assessment
Look forward to seeing you around the place.
If you want all the gossip on the previous italics, then ask Lil.
Confessions of a newbie: Day 1
lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned Posted Sep 9, 2009
*places out nibbles*
We are just waiting on Queenie turning up to start the BBQ
Now, where did we put the Wow-Wow sauce?
Confessions of a newbie: Day 1
TRiG (Ireland) A dog, so bade in office Posted Sep 9, 2009
That's what we usually say to newbies.
But since (a) you're an italic, and (b) lil has got hold of you, I'm not entirely sure that advice is appropriate in your case.
TRiG.
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Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Sep 9, 2009
I liked the science experiment thing, too.
We might be the next penicillin.
Or we might be the disgusting thing your mum makes you throw out when she finds it
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Confessions of a newbie: Day 1
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- 2: lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned (Sep 9, 2009)
- 3: The H2G2 Editors (Sep 9, 2009)
- 4: lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned (Sep 9, 2009)
- 5: BMT (Sep 9, 2009)
- 6: lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned (Sep 9, 2009)
- 7: Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor (Sep 9, 2009)
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- 9: lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned (Sep 9, 2009)
- 10: SD HA (Sep 9, 2009)
- 11: Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor (Sep 9, 2009)
- 12: lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned (Sep 9, 2009)
- 13: Malabarista - now with added pony (Sep 9, 2009)
- 14: Icy North (Sep 9, 2009)
- 15: lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned (Sep 9, 2009)
- 16: TRiG (Ireland) A dog, so bade in office (Sep 9, 2009)
- 17: Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor (Sep 9, 2009)
- 18: Yarreau (Sep 9, 2009)
- 19: Malabarista - now with added pony (Sep 9, 2009)
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