dgbot Posted April 27, 2016 Share #331 Posted April 27, 2016 Hi everyone, In a matter of 8 days, I will be graduating with a BA in Anthropology and a BS in Biological Sciences. From there I wil be going to graduate school in Illinois to become a professional archaeologist. Never thought I could make a career out of this, but hard work really pays off, and I have received supervisor positions the past two years for archaeology field schools. Looking forward to getting in the field in May as we begin at a new site in SW Ohio! So essentially I am an archaeologist focusing on Midwestern Native American prehistory. It is my love for history that draws me towards ship modeling. Cheers, Tyler Congrats Tyler. Which college are you going to attend? David B Canute, Stevescan, Piet and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob L Posted May 4, 2016 Share #332 Posted May 4, 2016 I started out as a fisherman,then a summer as a dredge crewman. 4 years in the Coast Guard then got into doing auto body repair and worked up to being a shop manager for 20 years. In 02 I went back to fishing as a Lobster boat stern man for a year and had so many old customers calling to see where I was working I started a one man shop at home. I just do small dent and scratch jobs now.with some days goofing off to go sailing. I started boat building as a hobby about 10 years ago and am now a volunteer at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum teaching kids how to build boats. with what is called Building To Teach. dgbot, Canute, Ryland Craze and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haliburton Posted September 10, 2016 Share #333 Posted September 10, 2016 At the risk of starting a chain of lawyer jokes, I am, you guessed it - a lawyer! I'm not the kind however that chases ambulances, I do corporate commercial law (in England I would be considered a solicitor) and have done so for the past 21 years. It does take a toll and this hobby is both a way to relax and as I start to think more and more (and more!) about retirement, I envision this as a hobby I will embrace even more in the future. I think what I appreciate the most about this hobby it is the opportunity to do something that is does not use electronics (except here of course!) and where we operate on our own timeline - answerable only to ourselves. Omega1234, Jack12477, NenadM and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted September 11, 2016 Share #334 Posted September 11, 2016 answerable only to ourselves Unless you have an "Admiral" as some so eloquently put ... especially when the need for new toys appear in your thoughts Jack12477, Canute, Omega1234 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haliburton Posted September 11, 2016 Share #335 Posted September 11, 2016 Good point, and I do have an admiral who has recently given me the green light on a Byrnes saw. I just have to think about what that means I will be giving her the green light on. Omega1234, Jack12477, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenadM Posted September 11, 2016 Share #336 Posted September 11, 2016 If your job is to give green light to anothers, then at home you have to wait for green light. Sounds familiar. Wellcome to you from another from our kind Omega1234, cog, Sjors and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted September 11, 2016 Share #337 Posted September 11, 2016 I hope we do not have to ask you two for a green light ... So a Byrnes saw will be part of the tool pool ... i.e. since a green light has been given, or should I say granted ... Mike Y, NenadM, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbogdan Posted October 4, 2016 Share #338 Posted October 4, 2016 I am a police officer, been working as that for 16 years. Before that I got a bachelors degree in business and before that I was in the army and the Bosnian war. I won´t retire for another 21 years I believe! Jack12477, John Allen, reklein and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted October 4, 2016 Share #339 Posted October 4, 2016 Welcome to the thin blue line, Torbogdan. moflea, mtaylor, Omega1234 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innkeeper Posted October 6, 2016 Share #340 Posted October 6, 2016 Bet you guys will never guess. Am an Innkeeper . We me and the wife both own and run the place. I lost my job working in a factory in 2012. We always said "we would move to one of the remote area's of Scotland" So that is what we have done. We now work 18hr shifts 7 days a week in the Summer. But get the Winter's Mainly to our selves Canute, Torbogdan, Omega1234 and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted October 14, 2016 Share #341 Posted October 14, 2016 I've been with the same company for close to 30 years. My company is a major contractor in Canada and we work in the commercial and industrial fields. We specialize in mechanical, electrical and HVAC work. Although we have in the past we really don't do Civil Work or are not usually the general contractors. In the last 20 years or so we have been getting more involved with Nuclear Power Plants and are now one of the leading contractors in that field. I have been heavily involved with the nuclear side of my company. My official job title is Purchasing Agent. My responsibility involves buying all the products that we need to fulfil our contract. One day I could buy a toilet while the next I could buy a turbine generator. I have been sticking closely to the nuclear side and I'm sure you can appreciate that buying a pipe fitting for the local sandwich store is a little different than buying the same pipe fitting for a nuclear power plant. In truth, I have spent over $12 million on a single purchase one day, then spent $10.95 the next. I'm very versatile. But for whatever reason, I can't figure out a tiny wooden model src, Omega1234, Canute and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted October 14, 2016 Share #342 Posted October 14, 2016 I used to work at Nuclear Measurements in Indianapolis. Hang in there and you will figure out the "tiny wooden models". Bob Canute, Jack12477, cog and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lous Posted October 15, 2016 Share #343 Posted October 15, 2016 I've been a soldier, a police officer and a chef. I now sell wine and spirits. I plan to retire in about 3 years time. Robin cog, mtaylor, reklein and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted October 15, 2016 Share #344 Posted October 15, 2016 I've been a soldier, a police officer and a chef. I now sell wine and spirits. I plan to retire in about 3 years time. Robin Right, Robin. Dinner and drinks on you :D Jack12477, mtaylor, JesseLee and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probablynot Posted October 15, 2016 Share #345 Posted October 15, 2016 Patience, Carl! Another three years to wait! cog, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted October 15, 2016 Share #346 Posted October 15, 2016 But we're so close Brian. We do not have to go to San Diego or whatever other alien place mtaylor, Omega1234, Jack12477 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lous Posted October 15, 2016 Share #347 Posted October 15, 2016 lol...our country is kinda small....3 hours by car max to get anywhere. Less when you live somewhere in the middle. probablynot, Omega1234, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted October 16, 2016 Share #348 Posted October 16, 2016 From me to you, Robin, 2.5 hours, if it's quite as when I went to Amstelveen at 05:15 I can do it in 1:30 - 2:00. Your three hours depends on the load of your foot depressing the peddle ... for me it would be considerably less Jack12477, mtaylor, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lous Posted October 16, 2016 Share #349 Posted October 16, 2016 Amstelveen...35 minutes for me...no speeding Canute, cog, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted October 16, 2016 Share #350 Posted October 16, 2016 for me 45 to 60 (speeding ) mtaylor, Canute and Elijah 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted October 16, 2016 Share #351 Posted October 16, 2016 Carl, sound like Speed Racer, a popular cartoon of long ago. cog, mtaylor and Elijah 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chidokan Posted November 8, 2016 Share #352 Posted November 8, 2016 I am a diesel engineer specialising in building marine engines for Cummins... a couple of fun projects I helped out on are two round the world record holders, ( I actually built an engine for the cable and wireless boat without realising it!) Round Britain boat race is coming up, so am hoping to install a couple of engines into the boat that James May had in Top Gear, and repeat the success we had in the classic section last time... I should really make some models of the boats I fit engines in now I think about it... cog, JesseLee, Anja and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windham/Rockport Guy Posted January 3, 2017 Share #353 Posted January 3, 2017 Lawyer. Save the applause! Jack12477, Omega1234, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic Posted January 8, 2017 Share #354 Posted January 8, 2017 Was a soldier for 20 years, now a regional manager in aged care. I suppose I'll do that for the next 14 years and then retire. Ain't life grand. Cheers, Medic mtaylor, Elijah, Torbogdan and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted January 8, 2017 Share #355 Posted January 8, 2017 I suppose I'll do that for the next 14 years and then retire. Are you that certain .............? Canute, JesseLee, medic and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic Posted January 8, 2017 Share #356 Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) I for one will be very disappointed if this is as good as it gets................... don't kill the dream. Cheers, Medic Edited January 9, 2017 by medic Canute, cog and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fright Posted January 9, 2017 Share #357 Posted January 9, 2017 Retired from U.S.P.S. Moved from Los Angeles to Atlanta and currently work as an actor/musician to keep me busy. Got into model ship making in 2012 for relaxation and enjoyment. Omega1234, Anja, cog and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojofilter Posted January 23, 2017 Share #358 Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Electrical Engineer - 3.241575 years to retirement - not that I'm counting Edited January 24, 2017 by mojofilter moflea, Anja, Canute and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 12345 Posted January 28, 2017 Share #359 Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) I work as a joiner and have done for the past eighteen years I've worked in all aspects of joinery from shop fitting manufacturing of windows doors staircases kitchens etc to site work roofing first fix and second fix on site joinery I currently for the past eight years work for many insurance company's securing properties after break ins and and storm damage then manufacture and replace or repair the damaged items I'm also a trained locksmith and also break in to many properties when people are locked out of course damage free Edited January 28, 2017 by Steve 12345 mtaylor, Canute, reklein and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojofilter Posted October 10, 2017 Share #360 Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) The Reuben sandwich is an American hot sandwich composed of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing, grilled between slices of rye bread. Reuben Kulakofsky a Jewish Lithuanian-born grocer residing in Omaha, Nebraska, was said to be the inventor. (paraphrased from Wikipedia). Done correctly, it is one of the best sandwiches I know of. BTW, I'm an electrical engineer in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I worked for a relatively small aerospace firm, which got sold to a huge aerospace firm, who subsequently shut it down. I now work for one of the national laboratories. It'll do until retirement, now 2.541 years away. Not that I'm counting the hours . . . - Tim Edited October 10, 2017 by mojofilter Mike Y, Canute, Jack12477 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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