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 Re: Sip-n-Talk September 2010
[Re: Private Klink]
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09/26/10 01:37 AM
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Jroden5446
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My first job was mowing grass! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I guess technically that was my first job also, but that was only for my parents and grandparents
JYD#107/JorDog. BAD WOLF
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Re: Sip-n-Talk September 2010
[Re: Dumpster Dan]
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09/26/10 01:37 AM
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rth548
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Worked there for a couple years after school and during the summer. When I turned 16 and got a Jeep I found a job that wasn't quite so....fragrant.
Resident Redneck
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Re: Sip-n-Talk September 2010
[Re: Endeavour Morse]
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09/26/10 01:38 AM
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Endeavour Morse
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Dan - I learned a lesson in that sheet metal shop! Work hard, work smart, and do something with yourself.
JYD #123 The great one formerly known as Architect.
I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.
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Re: Sip-n-Talk September 2010
[Re: Jroden5446]
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09/26/10 01:38 AM
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Dumpster Dan
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My first job was at Walmart, worked there for 3 years, started at 16 pushing carts in from the parking lot I'll bet that was interesting considering all the walks of life that go to Walmart
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Re: Sip-n-Talk September 2010
[Re: KnotSlip]
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09/26/10 01:38 AM
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rth548
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Nice to see someone else was working at age 13 Todd. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Kids today wouldn't think of it....at least most wouldn't. they're too busy with their Play stations, etc. lol Ain't that the truth! My son won't even help mow the grass unless I bribe or threaten him. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
Resident Redneck
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Re: Sip-n-Talk September 2010
[Re: Jroden5446]
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09/26/10 01:39 AM
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Jroden5446
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Moved into electronics after about 3 months of that, really enjoyed that job, pay sucked but I really didn't do anything, oh the amount of times I went in completely sideways....the memories, or lack there of its amazing what you can get away with when al lyou do it stand behind a register listening to loud music leaning up against a column for 8 hours
JYD#107/JorDog. BAD WOLF
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Re: Sip-n-Talk September 2010
[Re: rth548]
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09/26/10 01:39 AM
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KnotSlip
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I worked at the marina for a couple years then it was on to Burger King - Man did I miss the marina. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> But at least BK could pay me since I was older then...and i got free Whoppers. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
KS
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"Life's too short..."
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Re: Sip-n-Talk September 2010
[Re: Dumpster Dan]
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09/26/10 01:39 AM
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Private Klink
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My first job was mowing grass! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Was it push mower...hard work for sure Yes, it was a push mower, but NOT an old reel-type! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />
Junk Yard Dog #1
Moderator/Leader of the Pack
Good night Mrs. B, wherever you are!
Long Live the Brotherhood of the Yard!
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Re: Sip-n-Talk September 2010
[Re: Ishikawa]
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09/26/10 01:39 AM
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Ishikawa
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My first job shaped my future in more ways than I could ever have for-told. My father wanted me to desperately learn a trade...and stay away from just screwing around for the summer. He knew some folks at the local fabrication shop, and got me a job as a fitter's helper.
We built asphalt plants. First summer (I was 15)...I was simply a helper...sweeping up, fetching parts, holding things in place for the welders...basically whatever was needed of me. Learned a lot about building things, and grew strong quickly. 10 hour days in mid-july in texas working inside a shop was a good learning experience about hard work.
The job progresses...next summer I was able to help weld a bit...and some of the guys took me under their wings to teach me the art of welding. The next summer I was hired in as a welder, running mostly 1018 rods and sometimes hard-wire. The fourth summer, I was hired in as a welder...but was given small projects to complete on my own, with my own helper.
I left that last fall for engineering school. This experience provided me with much "know-how" on how things get built from the ground up. I use the knowledge daily...
JYD #121
The chief cause of unhappiness and failure is trading what you want most in life for what you want at the moment.
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Re: Sip-n-Talk September 2010
[Re: Dumpster Dan]
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09/26/10 01:40 AM
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Jroden5446
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My first job was at Walmart, worked there for 3 years, started at 16 pushing carts in from the parking lot I'll bet that was interesting considering all the walks of life that go to Walmart Oh yeah, although not nearly as interesting as the people who work there
JYD#107/JorDog. BAD WOLF
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Re: Sip-n-Talk September 2010
[Re: rth548]
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09/26/10 01:40 AM
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Dumpster Dan
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My first job was working on a turkey farm. Had to help feed and water the birds, clean the houses when they were done, and everything in between. Got to drive trucks and tractors too, which was fun for a while. I was 13 when I started there. I dated a girl whos father had turkeys...like 10,000 of them. I never got used to that smell when she had to feed and water them <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Sip-n-Talk September 2010
[Re: Dumpster Dan]
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09/26/10 01:40 AM
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Renee
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Not feeling so hot tonight, but I wanted to pop in and say hello. I hope everyone enjoys the drinks tonight! Have a few for me! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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