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Originally Posted by MichiganMilitia
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And the geeks shall inherit the Earth!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by MichiganMilitia
Nah, it just goes to show how many of then spend time here instead of working lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by vim
Shipping/Warehouse Manager, computer hardware company.
Its not only a sweet gig, but being a good manager ensures that I have great job security and top picks at new jobs. Most managers have their heads up their ass and don't let their guys do their job, and don't talk to their guys enough to get the most out of 'em.
Also I think mine is the only warehouse where you'll hear the manager teaching one of his temps about the basics and differences between Plato and Aristotle.
Just finished law enforcement academy
Now in EMT-B classes
The REAL reason I'm taking these classes.... I want a career where I can eat doughnuts in the back of an ambulance and hook beer up directly to my veins [Tooth]
Congrats on finishing the academy! I recieved my POST just about a year ago. Its an honerable thing to do! and I too enjoy a good doughnut! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by lead_magnet
Prior service army here(11B), reserve LEO at a smaller metro agency, and I work full time loss prevention for a big department store.
14 years Air Force. 14 years police officer. 8 years gun shop owner. 1 year half-assed retired. Damn...that kinda sounds like I can't hold a job!
Here's something I thought was funny and worth posting in this thread for any other retired guys that might see it:
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ADVICE FROM A RETIRED HUSBAND
It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than an oversensitive woman.
My name is Ron. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Carol Anne. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Carol Anne to get a full-time job, along with her part-time job, both for extra income and for the health benefits that we needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age. I usually get home from the golf club about the same time she gets home from work.
Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't yell at her. Instead, I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch in the Men's Grill at the club, so eating out is not reasonable. I'm ready for some home-cooked grub when I hit that door. She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner.
I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed.
Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example, she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. But, Boys, we take 'em for better or worse, so I just smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two, or even three days. That way, she won't have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong points.
When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She had to take a break when she was only half-finished mowing the yard. I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me, too.
I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Carol Anne. I'm not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older. However, Guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your aging wife because of this article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.
Signed,
Ron
EDITOR'S NOTE:
Ron died suddenly on January 31 of a perforated rectum. The police report says he was found with a Calloway extra-long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II golf club jammed up his rear end, with barely 5 inches of grip showing, and a sledge hammer laying nearby. His wife Carol Anne was arrested and charged with murder. The all-woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her defense that Ron, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.
Oh, I dunno. I was sorta thinking that it made you sound like you were older than I am.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bailey Guns
EMT-B = Bitch of the Medical world. I suggest getting that P as soon as possiable.Quote:
Originally Posted by lead_magnet
I get nightmares looking at 010100111000100001 (Digi Logics and Lin Systems)Quote:
Originally Posted by jackedco
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Facilities/Contruction Manager
truck fleet maintenance and repair technician.
IT disaster recovery
Instructional Designer/Developer
Environmental Scientist
Biomedical engineer. Work for the DOD. 12Y Active Army. DS vet, Bolivia, Guatemala, Honduras, Belgium. Shot record was way to up to date.....
Less than 5 years to retirement.
Lighting Designer for concerts, clubs and so on .. tour with bands about twice a year for 8-12 weeks a pop ... makes for long times away from home ...
Gunsmith. Not your backyard pound with a bigger hammer type either.
Nice to see all you web designers/ general computer nerds out there. I'm about to go on the net soon so I'll look some of you up to help me soon.
Sniper7.....,
I'd fly with you. Let me know if your ever my way one day.
OK, if the avatar doesn't let the cat out of the bag I have some really nice waterfront real estate in Arizona I'll sell you at reasonable rates...[ROFL1]
I do Non-Destructive Inspection on Fighters. I also run the Marksmanship program for the unit that flies those fighters, or what there is of one with our ops tempo being what it is the last couple years. I help my wife and M-I-L with their two stores (maintenance and such). And to use up the rest of that pesky free time between jobs and sleeping, I'm running a Bullseye Pistol league for a local gun club. Anyone want to shoot some Bullseye? Let me know. Oh, yeah, and I have two small economic liabilities, uh, I mean, children. I'm confident they count as at least a part time job!
I know a couple of other pilot types other than Sniper7 (I think) who are good shots as well. One of them is with United, the other is fairly high up the food chain at Frontier, or he was before the Republic buyout...not sure now.
Project Procurement and Management for a small Heating and Cooling company.
I own a small cabinet shop. We do mostly residential, but also some commercial. At the moment, we do most anything....
Oh-oh... could I get a flight in a fighter? Lol, when my dad was still active he took me up in an Apache... talk about poopin the pants. Brother got the Abrams ride though... Still think I won with the whirlybird, lol. A jet I think would be a blast!Quote:
Originally Posted by Troublco
Tell me more about the pistol league. I have a few that haven't had time to see the range in about a month.
I mostly do smithing and coatings. I build muzzle brakes but I found a guy in colorado who builds muzzle brakes and does coatings and he is better than me haha. His website is http://www.patriotpredatorcontrol.com
He has some low prices and i havent had any trouble with his stuff...its better than what i can do...luckily i mostly do it for a hobby.
What part of Iowa? My wife's uncle is a plumber/Heating guy out in Souix City.Quote:
Originally Posted by smwarner
My wife's been trying for a ride since she was my girlfriend. I did manage to get her hooked up with a tanker ride, and into the cockpit on takeoff. That, I'm afraid, will have to do her. We don't even get rides anymore, unless of course you're one of the, uh, "favored few", shall we say? Or some sort of high powered civilian, politician, sports figure, you know.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigBear
I did manage to get my ride some time ago. Did some low level from Ft Collins north, then some aerobatics around the NE part of the state. Did everything I could, managed to pull the 9G's with my own hand. The little ridges up through the mountains look a little different when you're upside down at 500 feet, too. (the pilot claimed we were at 500 feet. The altimeter told a different story...) That, and hitting a Grand Slam while sportfishing with two good friends in Hawaii, are probably the two most fun things I've ever done. At least, with my clothes on...
I'll PM you about the league.
I own a small electrical company. We mostly do commercial stuff. Right now we will do just about anything.
Self employed furniture upholsterer.
tackspitter, I put my self through college by working in an upholstery shop, long ago. Learned a lot and occassionally, I recover something around the house.
I am a Certified Public Accountant by profession now. Soon to retire.
Cool 10X. I was born into the trade. 3rd generation. I have a 21 year old daughter who is the 4th generation that now works with me and my wife. My shops in North Denver if you ever get up my way or need some help with a project give me a holler and I be glad to help. 303 455 1222
I'm a job foreman for a small company that does commercial HVAC controls. I think we're just about the only company around that has more work than we know what to do with.
Firefighter
Consultant for project management and process improvement. I'm also a certified High Maturity Lead Appraiser and Instructor for the Software Engineering Institute.
I am a full time student at CSU Studying electrical engineering.
I work part time at a high voltage testing and maintenance company,
(I am at work right now) I am a cad drafter for electrical schematics and unofficial field engineer in the summer.
I am also going to be a PYROTECHNICIAN (Big Fireworks displays) I will be helping on my first show on new years eve. That should be fun
Beekeeper.
I never knew what an apiary was until I had to insure one.
making money..
I recently retired from the USAF after 25 years on active duty.
I have been taking a few classes at a local college, but I really don't do much of anything these days..............except post on Internet discussion forums.
Manage this place (aledgedly)[Flower]
You left off "and occasonal Suzuki rider". [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by 7idl
Mr. Mom
Thanks for your service [Ban3]
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Originally Posted by TennVol