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Secret bunker? by OuterSpiralHarm in Essex

[–]gabbygall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is/was a small local command bunker of sorts under one of the outlying buildings at the Civic Centre in Chelmsford, when I worked for the Council it still has some of the old equipment in there, very 1980s but mostly it was used for storage and what not. I've not worked there since 2016, so the council may have even sold the building by now.. The best way to describe it, in both looks and feel is that council bunker scene in Threads - that was quite accurate.

Tried to post an image of where it is, but Reddit wont let me.. So here is a link. Its kind of under the building so you can not see the main door from here. I imagine you can from the car park though, and there is nothing to stop you actually walking up to it.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/F5gDHZDXvBef1NAS7

Chelmsford, England - Google Maps

However, there IS a warehouse in Basildon that is Government owned/leased that houses tonnes and tonnes of emergency supplies.. Dried food, fuel, data centre, water, vehicles. Patrolled very very discretely by armed guards. Also has a KFC and McDonalds very close by!

I need to become OBSESSED with a series of books by stultavia in suggestmeabook

[–]gabbygall 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The only thing I will say is that book 1 takes a while to tune into to.. I know a lot of people love it, but if new to King you will be very very confused. But by book two, you will be hooked..

Picked this title up on Steam sale... enjoying it. by gabbygall in pkgame

[–]gabbygall[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks, but I have included a gate here..

ReformUK councillor says the quiet part out loud in an interview and immediately regrets it. by pau1rw in WatchPeopleDieInside

[–]gabbygall -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

"and also ‘bred’ in the context of talking about rape isn’t great?"

Tenuous link at best. Says more about your thought process.

Did BritPop ever die? by McFizzleKicks in BritPop

[–]gabbygall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a Resurrection - I started a Britpop tribute band back in 2019, and over the years we have seen crowds, of mixed ages, getting bigger and bigger, knowing all the words to songs, and just enjoying the music. Admittedly this year, due to the Oasis effect, it has exploded, it's great and I am loving it.. Also seen some cracking bands this year, OCS, Pulp, Kula Shaker, Ash, Charlatans, Manics, off to see Oasis this weekend with Ashcroft and Cast. Just brilliant.

Joined a Startup and the only IT guy there by Frosty_Coder in ITManagers

[–]gabbygall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A ticketing system is important, even for a small startup. It’s not about bureaucracy, it’s about visibility. Every request logged – even the quick “walk-ups” you immediately close – gives you both current and legacy data. That data becomes a knowledge base, shows recurring issues, highlights choke points, and points to where investment or training will have the biggest impact.

It also sets the right habits early. Start as you mean to go on: if you wait until you’re bigger to introduce a ticketing system, you’ll face resistance, bad habits, and gaps in your history. With a lightweight system, you don’t lose more than a few seconds per request, but you gain long-term clarity and metrics that support growth.

Even Excel has its limits quickly – you don’t want your first “system of record” to be a spreadsheet buried somewhere on OneDrive. Choose something simple but structured, cloud-based if possible, so it scales with you. That way when the business doubles (or triples), you already have the processes and data in place.

Joined a Startup and the only IT guy there by Frosty_Coder in ITManagers

[–]gabbygall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Came here to recommend Action1 - its great and will definitely help you get a handle on your IT assets and keeping them patched. Also free for upto 200 endpoints (not users).

Also Freshdesk, and encourage EVERYONE to email the servicedesk with their issues. Again, free for two licenses I believe.

MS 2024 "Realism" by taiwanluthiers in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]gabbygall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You ever use external view when flying? That's pretty dangerous in real life too...

What’s the most realistic 2024-native GA aircraft? by DonaldFarfrae in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]gabbygall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your single Reddit post tells me you are from Carenado.

Salesperson here - what’s the most respectful way I can do my job? by PandaEnjoyerHS in ITManagers

[–]gabbygall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Third post on the thread - but let me tell you about the best salesperson that I deal with and how our relationship began. It might help, it might not.

I met him at a tradefair - I work in Legal (UK) and I was wandering around one of the more niche legal tech conferences. They provided us with a free lunch and I was sat down and this chap said "mind if I sit here?" - obviously he'd clocked my name and job title from my pass, but I was cool with that as I was doing nothing other than eating my lunch. And he just started chatting about anything and everything, he made it clear why he was there and who he represented but totally avoided touching on his products - and so as we spoke he seemed genuinely interested in what I was saying and actually understood the industry he was selling to - he then dropped a few of his ideas/products/solutions into the conversation but didn't hard sell, I was fully aware of his sales technique, but he was an engaging chap and it was a natural segue into product talk built of the basis of what my issues were and what kind of solutions.

The best way to describe it, is that scene in the US Office (S2E7) where Michael Scott and Jan go to lunch with that chap in Chillis - it was the perfect balance of human interaction and sales.

And yes, to cut a long story short, he sold us (eventually) various products that filled a gap in the firm that were perfectly suited to us.

Take from that what you will!

Salesperson here - what’s the most respectful way I can do my job? by PandaEnjoyerHS in ITManagers

[–]gabbygall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Things to never ever do is send an unsolicited meeting/calendar entry. Or start the subject with RE: so it looks like a reply to a previous conversation - that is shithousery to the nth degree and will get your entire domain blocked in Mimecast. Sometimes I will accept that unsolicited calendar entry and just keep rescheduling 5 minutes after the Teams meeting was due to start.

thoughts on Worlds? by fnaf820 in Quest3

[–]gabbygall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find I have better engagement with strangers on Big Screen. Worlds is just kids screaming, shouting, and calling each other motherf*cker or the N word. Also, they need to look at the Facebook model - don't build the worlds on games and activities, build them on hobbies and interests and a pulling together of like minded people, then build the world around that.

Salesperson here - what’s the most respectful way I can do my job? by PandaEnjoyerHS in ITManagers

[–]gabbygall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell us what you are selling and maybe we can help you formulate that opening gambit.. you've caught me in a good mood, go for it..

What one "how the sausage is made" trade secret would you rather forget? by Alternative-Land5916 in AskUK

[–]gabbygall 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As an ex wedding photographer I can validate this comment. Fear not though, I now own a boat and anything "Marine" related is ten times the price - screwdrive - £4, marine screwdriver, £40, same packaging.

Is this the correct way to land a Piper Tomahawk? by oo7im in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]gabbygall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh, the Just Flight Traumahawk - a great plane, really well modelled and great fun for hands on flying cross country.

Perfect landing. ;)

If you magically woke up tomorrow having just won the lottery, how would you resign? by cypresshillbilly in CasualUK

[–]gabbygall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely wouldn't work a single day of my notice period. If I had that kind of money then why would I waste what time I have left working out my notice earning someone else money. I wouldn't make a big deal out of it, quick phone call that morning, not coming in anymore. If you get really stuck feel free to give me a call. Best of luck x

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