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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2018 1:48:15 GMT -5
Former multi-craft facilities technician specializing in hvac/refrigeration, 7 years as a pipe organ Builder, 1 year subwoofer assembler. Got bit by fire ants 4 years ago,lost 95% of my nerves in my arms and legs, had to quit working after 4 months, went from a 58 year old to a physical similarity of a 95 year old. Since the muscles get their information from the nerves, I lost about 60% of my muscles in my arms and legs, so fatigue runs my life. I mostly hang out at the Cigar and Pipe shop.
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 20, 2018 4:59:41 GMT -5
I spent a lot of time in University - I was on track to be an eternal student. Worked in a pharmaceutical company for 9 years as an analytical chemist. Left that in 2014 to go back to uni to pursue a calling into ordained ministry. Currently working as an assistant minister (pastor) until next year when I can start looking for my own place. More info here. |
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Post by jeffd on Nov 20, 2018 15:51:24 GMT -5
Maybe the two threads can be combined? |
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Post by jeffd on Nov 20, 2018 15:52:59 GMT -5
I am an electric power engineer. I work 80% from home and the rest on sight all over the dern place. Copper mines, foundries, aluminum mills, electric utilities small and large, and large ships, military and commercial.
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Post by cheap on Nov 20, 2018 16:46:32 GMT -5
I run a small non-profit just outside of Atlanta. We provide long-term residential treatment to homeless, addicted men and women.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2018 16:52:11 GMT -5
I run a small non-profit just outside of Atlanta. We provide long-term residential treatment to homeless, addicted men and women. I might be homeless by the end of Winter......you have a place for me. Here in NC I was told by a State representative to purchase a good tent and live in the woods.....and I’ll quote.....” many families are living in tents and surviving well “! I’d sooner be buried six feet under!!! |
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Post by slowroll on Nov 20, 2018 17:04:58 GMT -5
I am an electric power engineer. I work 80% from home and the rest on sight all over the dern place. Copper mines, foundries, aluminum mills, electric utilities small and large, and large ships, military and commercial. Fascinating. I was always sorta interested in power engineering. I was an electronics engineer, not much over 12 volts in that line of work.  |
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Post by cheap on Nov 20, 2018 17:05:18 GMT -5
I run a small non-profit just outside of Atlanta. We provide long-term residential treatment to homeless, addicted men and women. I might be homeless by the end of Winter......you have a place for me. Here in NC I was told by a State representative to purchase a good tent and live in the woods.....and I’ll quote.....” many families are living in tents and surviving well “! I’d sooner be buried six feet under!!! I love NC! I spend as much time as I can in the mountains trying to coax wild trout in small streams to take my fly. My soul lives in those mountains. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2018 17:34:37 GMT -5
I might be homeless by the end of Winter......you have a place for me. Here in NC I was told by a State representative to purchase a good tent and live in the woods.....and I’ll quote.....” many families are living in tents and surviving well “! I’d sooner be buried six feet under!!! I love NC! I spend as much time as I can in the mountains trying to coax wild trout in small streams to take my fly. My soul lives in those mountains. In six months or less you might be a neighbor 👍 |
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Post by cheap on Nov 20, 2018 17:39:58 GMT -5
I love NC! I spend as much time as I can in the mountains trying to coax wild trout in small streams to take my fly. My soul lives in those mountains. In six months or less you might be a neighbor 👍 Well shoot...let's go fishing some time. |
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Post by qmechanics on Nov 20, 2018 18:58:51 GMT -5
I am a mad scientist... 😁
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Nov 20, 2018 22:40:34 GMT -5
I am a mad scientist... 😁 Haaaaaaaaa!!! |
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Post by antb on Nov 21, 2018 6:03:31 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2018 8:55:28 GMT -5
As little as I can due to health. These days I work one or two days a week teaching classes on safety and a couple of projects a year involving strange oil and mining equipment procurement. The rest of the time fishing, reading, playing video games, playing with tech or making something with a soldering iron and repairing old watches sometimes with success.
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Post by toshtego on Nov 21, 2018 10:00:55 GMT -5
o My career was varied, starting out as a Planner in California working on wildland management and exurban land conversion to more urban use. Moved on to real estate finance, project finance and finally corporate finance using asset backed securities in the institutional private placement market.
Currently, I am an irrigation superintendent for a community ditch association or an "Acequia". Elected by the members who are small plot farmers. This is the land of "Spanish Irrigation". A system of ditches bringing water into arid lands. This technique was brought over from Spain by the settlers here long ago which they learned from the Moors who settled in Spain. The Moor guys learned it from the Egyptians. So, we water like an Egyptian.
These acequia associations were the foundation of democracy in New Mexico, some go back to the 1600s. The members voted on their leaders and all important decisions. Unlike the rest of the nation, there was no foundation of English law and representative government here. New Mexico, as a colony of Spain and then a territory of Old Mexico, NM operated on a feudal caste system until it became a state in 1912. The Patrons made the rules, the peons or serfs did the work and followed orders.
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Post by haveldad on Nov 21, 2018 10:36:16 GMT -5
College going for a PR comms major. I'd really like to run a winery or do something involved in one as a career, plan on looking into it once I finish college.
Currently I just work at a Food Store making peanuts. It sucks.
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Post by AJ on Nov 21, 2018 11:01:10 GMT -5
Retired from the State, where my profession was labor market analyst...translation, lie for the State...disabled, but not giving up...rest of the time I aggravate my wife and puppy. And my good friend! AJ |
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Post by toshtego on Nov 21, 2018 11:05:38 GMT -5
College going for a PR comms major. I'd really like to run a winery or do something involved in one as a career, plan on looking into it once I finish college. Currently I just work at a Food Store making peanuts. It sucks. Most of us have low wage work in our early history. While something of a struggle at the time, never forget what those days were like and the people you worked with. When you achieve success and glory, it will be those people on the bottom you will depend upon. Some empathy for them will help. A Winery is a good choice for a PR exec. There is a lot of promotion in the wine business. A story must be told to penetrate the market. So much competition. If you are interested in Wineries, you might research Randall Graham and Bonny Doon Winery of California. Go back to his beginning. Here is a guy who beat all the odds starting out growing grapes in a location of limited production and built a powerful brand based entirely on quality and his quirky personality. |
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Post by haveldad on Nov 21, 2018 11:17:03 GMT -5
College going for a PR comms major. I'd really like to run a winery or do something involved in one as a career, plan on looking into it once I finish college. Currently I just work at a Food Store making peanuts. It sucks. Most of us have low wage work in our early history. While something of a struggle at the time, never forget what those days were like and the people you worked with. When you achieve success and glory, it will be those people on the bottom you will depend upon. Some empathy for them will help. A Winery is a good choice for a PR exec. There is a lot of promotion in the wine business. A story must be told to penetrate the market. So much competition. If you are interested in Wineries, you might research Randall Graham and Bonny Doon Winery of California. Go back to his beginning. Here is a guy who beat all the odds starting out growing grapes in a location of limited production and built a powerful brand based entirely on quality and his quirky personality. Thank you for the information, it'd be a dream to be able to use my grandfathers recipes and get the name out there. He made a spiced blackberry wine that was always 18% alcohol and one of the most unique drinks I've ever had. I'm very blessed to have the books, notes, and tools he left for me in his passing to carry the tradition as a hobby. |
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Post by AJ on Nov 21, 2018 11:28:58 GMT -5
I retired on disability in 2001. Since then I’ve spent the major of my time enjoying my grandkids, collecting pipes, building a sizable tobacco stash, reading, listening to music, trying to gain knowledge from my friends, impart some knowledge to my grandkids, enjoying my home, my wife, and my pipes and tobacco. I’ve sent two of my doctor’s kids through college, donated a sizable portion of my income to Uncle Sam, and voted in every election. I dabble in mixing tobacco on occasion, watch TV, and read the Bible daily. When I feel up to it I try to post on this forum and endeavor to make new friends. Oh, I like to razz JimInks over the two tins of Rotary he owes me.  AJ |
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Post by Butch Cassidy on Nov 21, 2018 11:59:19 GMT -5
Retired Tree Climber......And former leader of the Hole in the Wall Gang ........
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Post by trailboss on Nov 21, 2018 15:58:57 GMT -5
Tosh is right, valuable lessons can be learned even when facing the mundane task of dealing with the public. You interact with people from all walks of life, and it can be a great asset in the future in relational issues with customers, coworkers, and clients down the road.
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Post by morallynomadic on Nov 21, 2018 18:16:44 GMT -5
I'm just your average run of the mill machine operator. I have been running printing presses for almost 15 years now.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 21, 2018 18:38:31 GMT -5
I run a small non-profit just outside of Atlanta. We provide long-term residential treatment to homeless, addicted men and women. Most excellent occupation and a big thanks to you for being involved in a very noteworthy endeavor. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Nov 21, 2018 19:27:37 GMT -5
Product Manager for a very large computer networking company.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 21, 2018 20:30:38 GMT -5
I retired on disability in 2001. Since then I’ve spent the major of my time enjoying my grandkids, collecting pipes, building a sizable tobacco stash, reading, listening to music, trying to gain knowledge from my friends, impart some knowledge to my grandkids, enjoying my home, my wife, and my pipes and tobacco. I’ve sent two of my doctor’s kids through college, donated a sizable portion of my income to Uncle Sam, and voted in every election. I dabble in mixing tobacco on occasion, watch TV, and read the Bible daily. When I feel up to it I try to post on this forum and endeavor to make new friends. Oh, I like to razz JimInks over the two tins of Rotary he owes me. AJ and does it with amazing results...every endeavor has been a taste sensation. He also took on the role of supporting emotionally an old wore out geezer...talked me into retiring and enjoying life for a change. He is a friend, a mentor, and most importantly a brother in every important sense of the word. |
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Post by monbla256 on Nov 21, 2018 20:43:22 GMT -5
Spent 45 years as an architectural draftsman. Retired 3 years ago and now spend my time smoking my pipes and taking care of my 93 yo mother. 
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Post by kbareit on Nov 29, 2018 15:23:00 GMT -5
I repair and install commercial kitchen equipment, everything from garbage disposals to walk in coolers and freezers. As a sideline I restore refrigeration systems for antique soda machines.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2018 16:02:35 GMT -5
Currently I write software. Over the years I worked for a dozen startups including my own. At one point I owned a coffee shop until the economic downturn in 2008. Consulted companies in business processes to streamline from the board on down to development so they can react to market changes. Now working for a big company doing back end API's and developing DevOp tools.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 29, 2018 17:51:38 GMT -5
I repair and install commercial kitchen equipment, everything from garbage disposals to walk in coolers and freezers. As a sideline I restore refrigeration systems for antique soda machines. Somehow, I missed saying hi when you came on board...so...Welcome to the Patch, from central north Florida. |
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