Okay, so that whole ‘no work zone’ thing just won’t die. The latest? Barry Penner has swooped in and put everything right.
“I have instructed my deputy to remove the plasma TV and video games and convert that room into a meeting space,” said Environment Ministry [sic] Barry Penner. “The Nintendo Wii is going and the table and chairs are coming in.”
See, problem solved. The plasma TV and video games are gone, which means the money that was wasted to buy them is no longer wasted! It’s that simple.
He said he’s leaning toward keeping the ping-pong tables because they provide physical exercise for staff.
Physical excercise is good, so therefore the having ping-pong tables in government offices is good. What else do you want ministry staff to do while they are on the job if not exercise? I know that’s all I do at work.
And the “No Work Zone” sign on the front door of the place? “That’s being taken down and sent to the dumpster.” – Canwest News Service
I guess the sign wasn’t recyclable. Pity.
So there you have it. Barry Penner has solved the so-called problem. Now let’s never talk of it again.
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Some people find fishing to be relaxing. Not Barry Penner, though. He is constantly worrying if his cool shades are enough to make up for the dorky life jacket. I think it’s iffy, but the nonchalant hand on the hip puts him over the top.
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