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03-06-2010, 10:33 AM
#31
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well until about the end of this year I am a Heavy Equipment Operator in the U.S. Navy Seabees. the reason its only until the end of this year is I am getting medically discharged because of a car accident after my last Iraq deployment. Then I will be a full time student working towards a American history major (I hope)
03-06-2010, 01:08 PM
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27 years keeping Americas mail moving. I don't deliver, I work at the Philadelphia Processing & Distribution Center (the Mail Factory). Sorry, no cameras allowed inside the facility! Can't risk letting the secrets of a quasi-government agency fall into the wrong hands. Also a handyman and landlord. Poet and artist, of course!
also royal mail run there system like trains you have your number and when you get to hub it says your number eta on bay and time to leave lol
03-06-2010, 02:56 PM
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Restaurant biz. Barmitzvah today and now ala carte service for 135. Started work today at 7am, I'll start my drinkin' around 9 ish. close at midnight.
55 degrees tomorrow. I will go for a ride!!
www.prattsinn.com
55 degrees tomorrow. I will go for a ride!!
www.prattsinn.com
03-06-2010, 03:26 PM
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I work for Stanley Access Technologies. Its a division of Stanley that does automatic entrances. I install all types of automatic doors....sliders, swingers, revolvers...etc. Next time you go to Home Depot, take a look at their main entrance doors. they are Stanley.
03-06-2010, 03:47 PM
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Another HGV 'er here or CDL (commercial driver licence) as its called in the States.I'm an owner/operator, running a Peterbilt 379 and pulling a 53' reefer trailer all over the country.Got a new computer and don't have any pics,so I will post some when I get home.
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03-06-2010, 04:32 PM
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I used to work in technology (electronics and manufacturing).
Now, after many years of night-school, I am a college professor (with a Ph.D. in English Literature).
I also completed a three-year post-doctoral certificate in digital media and cultural studies (at Georgia Tech).
cheers,
--Professor Chaos
Now, after many years of night-school, I am a college professor (with a Ph.D. in English Literature).
I also completed a three-year post-doctoral certificate in digital media and cultural studies (at Georgia Tech).
cheers,
--Professor Chaos
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03-06-2010, 05:52 PM
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I work as an aircraft tech. Currently maintaining a small fleet of corporate jets for charter. About 20yrs invested and have worked everything from cropdusters, helicopters, piper cub, to dedicated inspecter for Boeing 747, 777 overhauls. Also have been AOG mobile maintenance for all the major fractional corporate jet operators. I'm currently commuting 180mi a day, and desperate to get back to sacramento/stockton area... anybody interested please contact me.
BTW, I'm NOT cheap!
Andy
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03-07-2010, 03:24 PM
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03-07-2010, 05:02 PM
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03-07-2010, 06:50 PM
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Retired since Sep 08...spent 48 years feeding at the public trough, 20 years in the Navy and 28 years with the Fed Gummint...now I spend time traveling, maintaining my house/yard and riding my bike as much as I can...
03-07-2010, 07:31 PM
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03-08-2010, 04:13 AM
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i used to work for royal mail when i first got my hgv went in to sorting area jeez you dont want to know what they do with the post see some people with a tube batting fragile mail whats that all about lol
also royal mail run there system like trains you have your number and when you get to hub it says your number eta on bay and time to leave lol
also royal mail run there system like trains you have your number and when you get to hub it says your number eta on bay and time to leave lol
Those are the secrets I was referring to!
No timetable to US Mail. Overnight (Express) used to be a big moneymaking premium product. Now it gets there eventually and we lose money anytime we guarantee performance. When you get something on time and in one piece you've witnessed a miracle! Broken AND broke...bad combo!
03-08-2010, 04:40 AM
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03-08-2010, 10:54 AM
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That is a big motorcycle.
It often amazes me how different similar vehicles can be on opposite sides of the Atlantic.. Because of the long distances traveled here bigger engines are more common on semi's (lorries?) here, than over there. However that side of the pond tends to get better brakes. lol
I remember this from when my dad was purchasing some Euro spec vehicles for use in Africa vs what he was used to for use in the USA.
It often amazes me how different similar vehicles can be on opposite sides of the Atlantic.. Because of the long distances traveled here bigger engines are more common on semi's (lorries?) here, than over there. However that side of the pond tends to get better brakes. lol
I remember this from when my dad was purchasing some Euro spec vehicles for use in Africa vs what he was used to for use in the USA.
03-08-2010, 01:54 PM
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worked in Education for a decade: Certified Montessori, Elem Ed., Masters Special Ed. Became fed up with a dysfunctional education system, started driving semi circa 1980.
OTR for 20 years, approx 2 million miles, 1.5 million of those miles in this 1984 Autocar which I bought new and built to the point in the pic. I sold it to a couple in oregon 8 years ago. Not my trailer pictured, they haul explosives for Landstar in a box trailer. I pulled a spread axle drop-deck, hauled mostly oversize loads and heavy machinery. Glad I found a good home for my old Autocar cause I loved that truck.
OTR for 20 years, approx 2 million miles, 1.5 million of those miles in this 1984 Autocar which I bought new and built to the point in the pic. I sold it to a couple in oregon 8 years ago. Not my trailer pictured, they haul explosives for Landstar in a box trailer. I pulled a spread axle drop-deck, hauled mostly oversize loads and heavy machinery. Glad I found a good home for my old Autocar cause I loved that truck.
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03-08-2010, 05:19 PM
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Becky B
My hat's off to you. I can't imagine driving a vehicle that size in London.
I drove a small van into London to return it to the rental agency about 2.5 years ago. My wife was attempting to get directions using a Michelin map. It was Napoleon's revenge.
Street names changed every 3 blocks if you could find a street sign. Most streets went only one way and always in the wrong direction. Some streets weren't streets at all;they were pedestrian malls. Traffic was impossible. I'd rather stick knitting needles into my eyes than drive in London again.
Thanks for joining the forum. We are not worthy.
My hat's off to you. I can't imagine driving a vehicle that size in London.
I drove a small van into London to return it to the rental agency about 2.5 years ago. My wife was attempting to get directions using a Michelin map. It was Napoleon's revenge.
Street names changed every 3 blocks if you could find a street sign. Most streets went only one way and always in the wrong direction. Some streets weren't streets at all;they were pedestrian malls. Traffic was impossible. I'd rather stick knitting needles into my eyes than drive in London again.
Thanks for joining the forum. We are not worthy.
