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Posted by NZRMac on Saturday, March 12, 2005 1:47 PM
I work for a large appliance retail firm in the South Island, I repair Fisher & Paykel appliances http://usa.fisherpaykel.com/ The company is NZ owned and they export world wide.

I really love my job I'm in a different laundry or kitchen everyday.

If you need a new dishwasher I'd get a double dishdrawer they are brillant.



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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 12, 2005 10:26 AM
I drive a dump truck for a road crew in the summer, and fix them in the winter.
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Posted by TurboOne on Saturday, March 12, 2005 9:40 AM
Mortgage banker.

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 12, 2005 9:35 AM
Administrator in the Office of the Drensing Columate.
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Posted by GMTRacing on Saturday, March 12, 2005 9:13 AM
Race car mechanic for the last 30 years. Ex Bob Sharp Racing, Ex Bob Akin Motor Racing. I now run a vintage road racing prep facility. Prior to that, self taught drummer and 4 years in the USN as a communications technician. It beats working.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 12, 2005 8:57 AM
I am a Deputy Sheriff and have been for 11 years. before that I was a city Police Officer for 1 1/2 years. I love my job today as much as my first shift, wouldn't do anything else if I could.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 12, 2005 6:58 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by tstage

I"ve been a research technician in the field of Biomedical Engineering for the past 15-1/2 years - all with the help of a Bachelors Degree in Music Perfornance.

([?] I can hear you all out there scratching you heads. [?])

Tom


Hi Tom, I've got a Bmus also, so I'm intrigued, How'd you end doing what you do? (I'm a school teacher). Thanks
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Posted by AggroJones on Saturday, March 12, 2005 2:52 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by MickEnright

Porno movie stunt man.
Mick


Thats probably the funniest response so far.

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Posted by NHRRJET on Friday, March 11, 2005 10:53 PM
I am a train dispatcher and locomotive engineer.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 10, 2005 2:05 PM
I'm a Ships Captain on the "Sea of Tranquility"
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Posted by aloco on Thursday, March 10, 2005 12:03 PM
Lunatic.
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Posted by MickEnright on Thursday, March 10, 2005 10:02 AM
Porno movie stunt man.

Okay, I'm really a Facilities Maintenance Manager at a hospital.



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Posted by underworld on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 1:06 PM
I'm an entertainment industry photographer...working mostly in the music business.

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Posted by hd8091 on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 1:38 AM
retired UPS driver (28 years)
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Posted by Bob Hayes on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 3:13 PM
Retired senior tech. Tested airborn radar and ICBM guidance systems.
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Posted by rrgrassi on Monday, March 7, 2005 10:53 AM
I am the IT dept. for a small manufacturing company in Greenville, TX
Ralph R. Grassi PRR, PennCentral, Conrail, SP, Cotton Belt, KCS and ATSF. My Restoration Project. Fairmont A-4: SPM 5806 c:\speeder\spm5806.jpg
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 7, 2005 10:34 AM
factory worker. I run a machine press that punches bolt holes in rail joint bars. Heat em up to 1800 degrees, roll em out of the furnace, and punch em. Then roll em into the quench tank.
Not the most mentally stimulating work, but it pays the bills for now, and it's associated with the railroads which is kinda neat. Makes you look at the tracks in a different way.
Plus I work about fifty feet from the CSX mainline carrying coal units from the hills of WV. Get to see some neat stuff go by.
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Posted by jcgisel on Monday, March 7, 2005 9:51 AM
Firefighter
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Posted by aussiesteve on Monday, March 7, 2005 4:48 AM
I'm an electrician, 8 years with Ford Australia in Geelong, 7.5 years in a power station in Alice Springs and 3.5 years currently in a timber (lumber) mill in Mt Gambier[;)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 6, 2005 4:43 PM
Short of actually working on a railroad or for a hobby shop, I think I have the job with the closest relationship to model railroading.

I am a Forensic Animator, specializing in railroad litigation. Attorneys pay me to recreate train accidents and such using computer animation. Model railroading is not only a great hobby, but I make a few bucks off it as well!

http://www.ositisanimation.com
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 6, 2005 8:08 AM
Electrical engineer by college degree, but now a semi-retired charter motorcoach company owner. The kids weren't interested in the motorcoach business so we downsized when the wife had a stroke and eventially sold off the buses.

I now enjoy the wife more then ever and get to read the paper EVERY DAY. Started my fourth layout three years ago and am having a ball.

Ya'll have a bleassed day and remember SANTA FE ALL THE WAY
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Posted by FJ and G on Sunday, March 6, 2005 6:48 AM
grad degree in Human Factors Engineering but now putting up content on Army home page (retired Marine)
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 5, 2005 10:04 PM
High school Junior, and I work as a Machine tester for my father; testing key cutting machines. Hope one day to be an astrophysicist or aerospace engineer.
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Posted by BRAKIE on Saturday, March 5, 2005 8:28 PM
I am a forklift operator at a warehouse..My current union job class is freight car unloader..That means I unload boxcars and get to do some railfaning on the side.[:D]

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Posted by delamaize on Saturday, March 5, 2005 7:02 PM
I got the douple whamy, I am a firefighter AND a solder for the US army
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Posted by bjdukert on Saturday, March 5, 2005 7:02 PM
4 Years in U.S.A.F. after high school,assembly line for one of big three(layed off too many times),14 years in cold heading (bolts),tried printing business,drove truck,and am now a porter for car dealership.

"Don't take a wooden nickel,because it isn't worth a dime" by my Dad

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Posted by JBCA on Saturday, March 5, 2005 6:37 PM
Chartered Accountant, hence the CA part of my handle. Equivalent to a CPA for those of you south of the 49th. No time to do trains until after the end of April! [:(][:(]
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Posted by rambo1 on Saturday, March 5, 2005 6:10 PM
I am a aircraft assembler for Bombardier Areospace in Toronto Ontario. rambo1.........
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Posted by randybc2003 on Saturday, March 5, 2005 3:59 PM
Civil Engineer - Self Employed...
This results in a combination of Science, Construction, Self Employed, Finances, and Management. Also a lot of "OTHER".
It was an interest in Trains, and RR (construction) engineering that lead me into the field of Civil Engineering.
Instead of designing bridges that withstand iceburgs, - I am laying out Septic Tank Drainfields.

Go Figure!!!
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Posted by CP5415 on Saturday, March 5, 2005 3:53 PM
Dad, Husband, Mr Fix-It, Freind

My main occupation is keeping the wife on my side about how important Model Railroading is in keeping the household sanity level at a tolerable level!

Gordon

Brought to you by the letters C.P.R. as well as D&H!

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Posted by KenK on Saturday, March 5, 2005 12:26 AM
ASE Master Auto Repair Technician

One man with courage is a majority!

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 4, 2005 6:48 PM
I used to be a burned-out computer systems manager. Now I'm a burned-out real estate appraiser.

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Posted by rexhea on Friday, March 4, 2005 6:46 PM
Retired Community College Training Director/Instructor in Manufacturing Technology (after 20+ years in Industrial Maintenance).

REX
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Posted by Cox 47 on Friday, March 4, 2005 6:18 PM
Retired from Brodcasting.
ILLinois and Southern...Serving the Coal belt of southern Illinois with a Smile...
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Posted by whitman500 on Friday, March 4, 2005 3:29 PM
I'm a private equity investor (i.e., I buy and sell companies).
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 4, 2005 3:27 PM
Freshman in high school learning Elictrical Wiring. Also on the local emergency service squad.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 4, 2005 3:17 PM
Actor. And I use that term loosely.
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Posted by trolleyboy on Thursday, March 3, 2005 11:38 PM
Store manager
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Posted by dgwill on Thursday, March 3, 2005 11:23 PM
I'm an analytical chemist for a pharmaceutical company
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Posted by samgolden on Thursday, March 3, 2005 10:59 PM
Retired
When I was working, I was a Facilities Maintenence Tech. in a Qualtity Control, Enviromental Testing Lab. They tested aircraft engine control computers under Enviromental conditions such as Hot, Cold, Humidity, Altitude, and you name it if the, weather could do it, we had to simulate it. I had to keep all the equipment working that did the testing, nothing to do with what was being tested.
I have been retired since Feb. 93.
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Posted by WickhamMan on Thursday, March 3, 2005 10:14 PM
bounty hunter...er...I mean...booty hunter.

OK, sold my IT consulting business and I am now back in college working on a PhD in Public Policy. Bounty Hunter sounds a lot more fun though. [:p]
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 3, 2005 7:32 PM
I am a student in the 7th grade. I hope to someday own a train store.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 3, 2005 8:41 AM
technician for gm @ milford mich. proving grounds

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Posted by bgrossman on Thursday, March 3, 2005 8:26 AM
I retired the first of this year after almost 31 years as an analytical chemist in the defense industry. I'm building my first layout as part of the plan.

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Posted by bgrossman on Thursday, March 3, 2005 8:25 AM
I retired the first of this year after almost 31 years as an analytical chemist in the defense industry. I'm building my first layout as part of the plan.

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Posted by Fergmiester on Thursday, March 3, 2005 7:34 AM
Chief Officer, Rescue Specialist with the Canadian Coast Guard, Dad, Cub Scout Leader and train wrecker.

Fergie

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 3, 2005 7:27 AM
I'm a "*** Building Inspector"

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Posted by mersenne6 on Thursday, March 3, 2005 7:05 AM
Hmmmm, even with your small sample (and recognizing the inevitable bias of a self reporting sample of this type) the single biggest category is "other " . It would appear that either people would rather not tell you what they do or your categories are the wrong set for the model railroad segment of society.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 3, 2005 2:54 AM
I am currently UNEMPLOYED.... anyone have a job for me???
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Posted by pedromorgan on Thursday, March 3, 2005 2:47 AM
i am a broadcast engineer for BBC parliament. not much goes wrong here so i spend most of my time surfing the net and reading books.

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Posted by dharmon on Thursday, March 3, 2005 12:42 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by csxmu

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

QUOTE: Originally posted by csxmu

I know what you mean I was in Bosnia for 10 1/2 months we were only supposed to be there for 6! I was lucky to get home then, only because I ETSed!



Tuzla...TF Eagle?

Yuck ......I was with the NATO guys...we had beer!


Me too was there with 504 MI battalion attached to1st CAV ..TF eagle March1999


I was attached to MND HQ Mostar, then a few months at HQ in Sarajevo..96-97...and I'm a Navy guy!
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 3, 2005 12:16 AM
Employment Specialist / Social Worker
So I get to do this all day long [banghead]

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Posted by dragenrider on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 10:43 PM
I guess I have the best occupation of all--

Firefighter, Paramedic, Registered Nurse and Instructor. Never a dull day in my life!

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 10:27 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

QUOTE: Originally posted by csxmu

I know what you mean I was in Bosnia for 10 1/2 months we were only supposed to be there for 6! I was lucky to get home then, only because I ETSed!



Tuzla...TF Eagle?

Yuck ......I was with the NATO guys...we had beer!


Me too was there with 504 MI battalion attached to1st CAV ..TF eagle March1999
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Posted by AggroJones on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 10:11 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Jetrock

I work at a transitional program for homeless mentally ill adults. Sometimes I'll slip into my favorite Boris Karloff voice and tell people "I work in a maaaadhouse..."


From your profile photograph, I assumed you worked in some sort of factory.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 9:42 PM
Architectural consultant
I do design changes on homes for customers, order foundations and wind bracing plans.
So when I design my next house it will have a large room
with one window and one door choo choo is all you will hear inside.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 9:32 PM
Ex-farm boy, ex-semi-trailer mechanic, ex-conveniance store manager, ex-wood stove sales person, ex-auto mechanic (ASE certified), ex real estate sales, ex-tool destributer (Matco), ex-floating tire store manager, ex-body shop manager, ex-parts clerk. Currently a service writer in a small GM dealership. To get a resume that bad sometimes you have to work two jobs at the same time.
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Posted by retsignalmtr on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 9:28 PM
retired signal maintainer. NYCTA
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Posted by PistolPete on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 9:12 PM
High School Biology teacher and soccer coach for 32 years. The last 29 years has been at the same school. I am envolved with teenagers on a daily bases and contrary to what many people say most of them are pretty darn good. They keep me thinking and young at heart.
"Model Railroading is a great pastime, BUT SOCCER IS A WAY OF LIFE" Enjoy Life Pistol Pete
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 9:09 PM
Fire Fighter/ EMT

also do work for a large Automotive performance parts company
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Posted by fiatfan on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 9:04 PM
Another IT person checking in. I am the IT department for a dog food factory. There is very little disagreement in the department and I try to arrange frequent offsite team building exercises to maintain that teamwork. Funny how most of the excercises involve cameras and trains. [:D]

Tom

Aside to Archie - did you get my e-mail?

Life is simple - eat, drink, play with trains!

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Posted by darkstar974 on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 8:56 PM
I'm a Journeyman Electrician
Currently unemployed and looking anyone looking to hire me.

Dark
trains, trains, trains I love trains
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Posted by bikerraypa on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 8:55 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by West Coast S

I'm employed by the Dept. Of Defense Security Services



contractor for same.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 8:01 PM
Like air737, I too work in the aerospace industry. Jig and toolmaker - 20 years
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Posted by 1train1 on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 8:00 PM
Civil Servant working for an Un-Civil Employer
Paris Junction Mile 30.73 Dundas Sub Paris, Ontario http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php/ppuser/3728/cat/500
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 7:55 PM
I have a couple jobs.

I punched in student, I am a college sophomore, currently studying general subjects. Also a member of Student Govt. Phi Theta Kappa, and speaking and debate. Or Forensics.

My other job is part-time work at a bookshop. I like my job.

I'd like to be a photographer. Per suggestion of several friends.

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Posted by dave9999 on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 7:27 PM
I am self employed in construction. I do subcontract work for a local business.
I specialize in garages, decks, sheds and carports. I used to
build houses... quicker turnaround now.

I have also worked in a machine shop and a warehouse in the past.

Bob K.
I really enjoy benchwork, although now that it's complete, scenery is my "thing". Dave
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 7:24 PM
I work in the aerospace industry.
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Posted by twhite on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 7:15 PM
Who says musicians don't have great taste when it comes to hobbies, right? Ray, TStage and myself. Any other musicians out there (you listening, Jetrock?)
Tom [:P][:P][:P]
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Posted by dharmon on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 7:13 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by JSoule

Oil & gas attorney. Before that Navy Pilot. Combine the two and you have Harmon Rabb from TV's JAG. Of course, I was only a prop puke, no F-14 on my resume.

John
Austin, Texas


A forward of the FS 288 bulkhead guy?
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Posted by dharmon on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 7:04 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by csxmu

I know what you mean I was in Bosnia for 10 1/2 months we were only supposed to be there for 6! I was lucky to get home then, only because I ETSed!



Tuzla...TF Eagle?

Yuck ......I was with the NATO guys...we had beer!
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 6:59 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Favrefan04

I am in the Iowa National Guard. My unit was activated March 2003 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. There were some changes and instead my unit was split into 3 groups, 1 went to Afghanistan, 1 went to California and did Maintenance work there, and 1 went to Washington state and did Maintenance work there. I was in the group that went to Afghanistan. I was there for 9 months (we were originally scheduled for 6 months) and was lucky enough to be in the last rotation that wasn't going to be there for 12-18 months. My interest in trains was rekindled while I was there.

As a civilian I am a full time guardsman the works on Iowa's equipment. In both functions I am an Electronics Technician.

I am proud of my service and would not change any of it. Well maybe except for my rank ( want more money for Trains)


I know what you mean I was in Bosnia for 10 1/2 months we were only supposed to be there for 6! I was lucky to get home then, only because I ETSed!
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Posted by Jetrock on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 6:47 PM
I work at a transitional program for homeless mentally ill adults. Sometimes I'll slip into my favorite Boris Karloff voice and tell people "I work in a maaaadhouse..."
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Posted by bogp40 on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 6:39 PM
General Contractor, carpenter of 35 years. Specialize in kitchen/ bath remodel, stairs and ballustrade, doors and finish. At the club I don't want to look at benchwork- let others have at it- I prefer scenery and trackwork.
Bob K.

Modeling B&O- Chessie  Bob K.  www.ssmrc.org

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Posted by tstage on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 6:38 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by camarokid

I make Vise Grips. The world's most useful hand tool.
Archie


So, Archie. If someone yells at you to "get a grip"? You CAN! A great tool you make, Arch! I have 3 of them. [:)]

Tom

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Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.

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Posted by selector on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 6:38 PM
Retired after 29+ years in the Canadian Armed Forces, much of which was as a Military Psychologist.
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Posted by mloik on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 6:28 PM
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Posted by camarokid on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 6:24 PM
I make Vise Grips. The world's most useful hand tool.
Archie
Ain't it great!!!
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Posted by medic_149 on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 6:11 PM
medic/ 911 dispatcher. I get to tell everyone where to go and how to get there...lol. Very stressfull job, but great pride in knowing you helped someone.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 6:07 PM
Oil & gas attorney. Before that Navy Pilot. Combine the two and you have Harmon Rabb from TV's JAG. Of course, I was only a prop puke, no F-14 on my resume.

John
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Posted by howmus on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 5:47 PM
Retired music teacher here!!!!!!! (Musical Genius RETIRED) LOL. I love it, I love it, I love it.......... Actually I still have my part time business of: on location recording, live sound, DJ, desktop publishing, design, video, etc, etc, etc. Still work at school on occasion doing sound (brand new 40 channel Soundcraft Board and a 16 times 2 Digital Board and all sorts of neat stuff to play with) and other stuff. I also donate time to the Boy Scouts of America, the local Martin Luther King Committee, The Presbytery of Geneva, serve as a Deacon in my Church, play in the Bell Choir (specialize currently in F#4, G4, G#4, and.... A4. It takes some practice but I can get it ) AND!!! once in great while actually do some work on the Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western Railroad (SLO&W). [bow]

Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO

We'll get there sooner or later! 

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Posted by Favrefan04 on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 5:37 PM
I am in the Iowa National Guard. My unit was activated March 2003 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. There were some changes and instead my unit was split into 3 groups, 1 went to Afghanistan, 1 went to California and did Maintenance work there, and 1 went to Washington state and did Maintenance work there. I was in the group that went to Afghanistan. I was there for 9 months (we were originally scheduled for 6 months) and was lucky enough to be in the last rotation that wasn't going to be there for 12-18 months. My interest in trains was rekindled while I was there.

As a civilian I am a full time guardsman the works on Iowa's equipment. In both functions I am an Electronics Technician.

I am proud of my service and would not change any of it. Well maybe except for my rank ( want more money for Trains)
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Posted by tatans on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 5:05 PM
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Posted by tstage on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 5:01 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by FundyNorthern

QUOTE: Originally posted by twhite

#^&@ing TAB key--! My next keyboard is going to have one well out reach of my little finger!!


You can go back and edit your own personal messages, no need to get upset![:D]

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Tom,

Bob's right. If you click on the EDIT button, in the top right corner of your post, you can change or edit your post to your heart's content. [:)]

QUOTE: Originally posted by twhite

#^&@ing TAB key--! My next keyboard is going to have one well out reach of my little finger!! Anyway, I might take the position if there's not TOO much touring involved, right now I don't want to get too far away from my model railroad.
TStage--Bachelor's in Music Performance? How very COOL! Instrument or voice? Inquiring minds want to know!
Tom [:D][:D]


Tom, I knew YOU would be the one who asked. I graduate from the Cleveland Institute of Music, with a Bachelor of performance degree n trombone - actually, bass trombone.

Moving from musician into a technician's role isn't really as far removed from music as some might think. In order to be a good musician, you must "wood shed" a passage or piece until you "perfect" it, or at least know it to the point where you can play it consistently without error. As a technician in research, we develope or perfect an idea, process, or protocol to the point where it can be fabricated consistently "without error".

As a trombonist, I sometimes had to move my slide ever so subtly in order to be precisely in tune with the rest of the musicians or orchestra. As a technician, I work often under a microscope on devices that will be implanted in the human body. Therefore, I have to utilize "subtle" hand and finger movements in order to precisely manipulate a tweezer or scalpel blade to perform my task correctly.

How did I get involved in Biomedical Engineering? I had three Biomedical Engineers as roommates. One day, one of them asked me if I was interested in interviewing for a technician job that had opened up. Truthfully, I was a bit weary from freelancing and working 3 other part-time jobs just to make ends meet so I did. They saw my hand skills and hired me. That was almost 16 years.

All my training has been on the job - so I have had NO other schooling to be where I am at right now. It's been a good job and I have very few complaints. I do miss the day-to-day musical interaction and camaraderie with other professional musicians though.

Well, Tom, does that satisfy your "inquiring mind"?

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Posted by SilverSpike on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 4:58 PM
I selected other!

I am a Network Administrator for the Technology Department at a large national restaurant company.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 4:38 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by twhite

#^&@ing TAB key--! My next keyboard is going to have one well out reach of my little finger!!


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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 4:29 PM
I couldn't answer your poll because you left out "Computers/Information Technology" - a HUGE field (at least before many of the programming jobs got outsourced to India[:(] ).

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 4:21 PM
Software Engineering. These days, I'm working on big military radars. (Well, at least I know my job's not moving offshore.)

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Posted by Virginian on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 3:54 PM
I've been in industrial production, engineering, and/or maintenance management for 25 years. Mechanical Engineer by education and license. I like to troubleshoot. (you make trouble, I shoot you.)
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 3:49 PM
I've been roofing for 16 years and a bartender for 8
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Posted by cheese3 on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 3:26 PM
Full time student. Pay stinks ($0) but I get to learn new stuff every day.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 3:25 PM
Student

Right now I'm in grade 12 (counting down the days till school's over) and next year I'm headed for university in Regina where I will be studying acting.
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Posted by twhite on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 3:18 PM
#^&@ing TAB key--! My next keyboard is going to have one well out reach of my little finger!! Anyway, I might take the position if there's not TOO much touring involved, right now I don't want to get too far away from my model railroad.
TStage--Bachelor's in Music Performance? How very COOL! Instrument or voice? Inquiring minds want to know!
Tom [:D][:D]
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Posted by twhite on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 3:14 PM
I was going to say 'retired' (even put it in the little box) then I realized that musicians don't retire. Okay, I have been a professional vocal and choral accompanist for the past thirty years, many of which were spent conducting choir at a girl's Catholic High School here in Sacramento. Also worked with several professional choral groups here in the US and Europe. Retired from teaching last year, just held on to my Music Ministry positions at my Parish and a Retreat Center, and now there's a professional male chorus that wants me to accompany them. Thinking about it, if there's not
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Posted by lupo on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 3:12 PM
I forgot to answer in my earlier post:
I am a screenprinter and I design (silly) t-shirts ,
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Posted by novacoach on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 2:58 PM
Health Service Planner mainly working on new hospital developments and procurement in Wales so I'm very sad about planning my layouts...
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Posted by Big_Boy_4005 on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 2:54 PM
I guess the best way to describe my occupation is retired, though I am about 20 years from traditional retirement age.
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Posted by red p on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 2:39 PM
engineer,Norfolk Southern
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Posted by steveblackledge on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 2:25 PM
I work for Paccar inc in the UK, i work in the truck parts export buisness, i send stuff to 65 countrys from Kazhakstan to Canada & new Zealand to New York and everywhere in between the north and south poles, very interesting job (honest)
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Posted by bscroggi on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 2:18 PM
I am a teacher at the local HS and am trying my best to retire.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 2:14 PM
Semi retired from the Canadian Navy where I was an engineer (electronics) - oceanography - intelligence analyst

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Posted by AggroJones on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 2:10 PM
Train loving loser.

"Being misunderstood is the fate of all true geniuses"

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 2:08 PM
I retired at age 53, two years ago, and am hoping for many years of railroad modeling! I used to be an automobile dealership Service Manager, probably not the most popular person anyone wants to see! (Including me, now that I am out of the Auto business!) But at least it allowed me retire young enough to really enjoy my hobbies.
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Posted by simon1966 on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:58 PM
Neurodiagnostic Instruments distribution and sales. Medical devices for diagnosing and managing Epilepsy and other neurological disorders.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:57 PM
Theoretically student. However, given the nature of the area (and living in an old house with a large garden) I've also been an (unofficial) mechanic, computer builder/fixer, tree surgeon, electrical engineer, DIY person, etc, etc. Amazing what you can do with gaffa tape, power tools and a bit of ingenuity, and these skills are very good for making new friends!
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:54 PM
I'm the shipping coordintor for a automotive prototype company.
I once shipped two trailers by rail that are specially built as portable enviomental squeak and rattle testing units for a major automobile manufacturer in Dearborn Michigan. They were needed in Oakville Ontario in Canada for pre-production testing on vehicles. My company was contracted to haul them over the road from Yucca Arizonia.
Well, they were too heavy to travel over the road due to the frost law in Michigan and Ontario. The only alternative was to send them by rail. I also learned that they were too heavy for the piggy back flats or spline cars. Their hitches are rated to 65,000 lbs but the trailers weighed 100,000 lbs and 78,000 lbs. Nor did the trailers have provisions for lifting. I figured they would have be loaded up with the tractors like circus wagons, so I called Canadian National. CN had BNSF spot two flat cars in AZ and contracted Kelly's Reload Service load them and tie the rigs down. Kelly sent me a video of the loading process. Very cool!
One minor problem was unloading the rigs. There were no ramps with the flat cars so the unloading crew had to improvise. The biggist problem was with management. I had everything in place, ready to go. However for some stupid reason, the manager at my company was waiting for the ok (for the second time I found out) from the customer before he would send the tractors to Yucca. The customer didn't call back for three weeks! When he did he was hot under the collar, wanting to know why the units we not delivered yet. After being loaded on the flat cars, the railroads did an excellent job of expediting them in a little over two days. I wish I could have seen them riding the rails.
I doubt I will ever have the oportunity to ship by rail again. The trailers were replaced with new lighter units.
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Posted by Javern on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:54 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by lupo

QUOTE: Originally posted by Javern

stripper




specialised in mudwrestling?

the pig pic in your sig tells enough!
ROFLMAO ![(-D][(-D][(-D][(-D]

ok ok furniture stripper [:I]


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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:47 PM
Deputy Chief of police in a suburb of Chicago.
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Posted by tstage on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:40 PM
I"ve been a research technician in the field of Biomedical Engineering for the past 15-1/2 years - all with the help of a Bachelors Degree in Music Perfornance.

([?] I can hear you all out there scratching you heads. [?])

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:36 PM
Retired now, but spent my working career in logistics (all phases).
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Posted by RedLeader on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:28 PM
I chose construction, because I ork for a construction/design firm. I'm a architect, but my work is primely in the design area.

 

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Posted by SpaceMouse on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:28 PM
I help people get healthy...

I own a vitamin supplement store.

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Posted by bpickering on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:24 PM
IT Geek- have been DBA, web dev, and currently supporting a big software company's Partner-facing website.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:20 PM
Two-month retired A&P mechanic after 20 years. Numerous jobs before that including building covered hoppers, coal hoppers and flats for Pullman Standard in Butler PA. Yikes, what a job that was[V]
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Posted by revandy on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:12 PM
Retired Firefighter, now a Minister, just fighting a different type of fire!
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Posted by dharmon on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 12:41 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by cwclark

I work in an air separation / water/ steam / electricity generating plant...



So do I .......depending on what I ate for dinner.....


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Posted by dano99a on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 12:39 PM
I'm a website and multimedia designer/developer.

"Anybody need a web site???" [:D]

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Posted by lupo on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 12:39 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Javern

stripper




specialised in mudwrestling?

the pig pic in your sig tells enough!
ROFLMAO ![(-D][(-D][(-D][(-D]

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Posted by trainboyH16-44 on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 12:36 PM
Hope to someday get into the railroad business. It seems so fun, except for all the rules you have to memorize. Well, better start now! (I'm in grade 10) If I put as much effort into school as I did into trains, I'd have a 97% Average!
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 12:29 PM
CEO Fundy Northern Railroad

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Posted by Javern on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 12:25 PM
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Posted by egmurphy on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 12:24 PM
Retired - but prior to that my career was in refinery and petrochemical plant construction.


Can you edit the poll to add a category for retired?



Regards

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Posted by West Coast S on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 12:23 PM
I'm employed by the Dept. Of Defense Security Services
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Posted by grayfox1119 on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 12:19 PM
I was in Electronics before retiring in 2000
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 12:18 PM
I'm a FedEx dispatcher (on-road manager) for the upper midwest.
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Posted by cwclark on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 12:16 PM
I work in an air separation / water/ steam / electricity generating plant...

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 12:12 PM
No science?

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