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Ok Guys, Now that we know how old you are and where you live...

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Posted by underworld on Sunday, June 12, 2005 12:32 AM
Photographer and privateer!!!!!


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currently on Tour with Sleeper Cell myspace.com/sleepercellrock Sleeper Cell is @ Checkers in Bowling Green Ohio 12/31/2009 come on out to the party!!! we will be shooting more video for MTVs The Making of a Metal Band
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Posted by tommyr on Sunday, June 12, 2005 12:38 AM
I'm 63. Retired cable splicer ( B.C. Tel) I live in Oliver B.C. the Wine Capital Of Canada. In the beautiful Okanagon Valley.

Tom

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Posted by ACRR46 on Monday, June 13, 2005 1:59 PM
Company downsizing eliminated my position and 30 year career in technical sales, engineering and management of process systems for food, dairy,beverage, pharmaceutical and industrial markets. Out of work for the last four months, to young to retire. Plan is to stay in Western New York area.

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 13, 2005 2:37 PM
I am a public school teacher. It is a dangerous job but you can't beat the pay[;)]
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Posted by cwclark on Monday, June 13, 2005 3:07 PM
I work in a cryogenics plant in Pasadena Texas....work at the water plant section...click a mouse all day to control the plant and run water tests for purity...and just think...retirement is only 8 years away!....Chuck

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Posted by dragenrider on Monday, June 13, 2005 3:31 PM
Underemployed dragon slayer.

There just doesn't seem to be much of a job market since the 16th century...sigh...

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Posted by pcarrell on Monday, June 13, 2005 5:01 PM
I missed the first questions so here goes;

I live just outside Indianapolis, IN. and I'm 39 years old.

And now for the current question;

I am the head of the service dept. for Indiana Telephone Co. (Yeah, I know, it's a fun job what with all those cheery people and their telephone issues, but someone has to do it!)
Philip
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Posted by bogp40 on Monday, June 13, 2005 5:57 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by camarokid

Didn't we do this before?[8D][:D] I make ViseGrips. The world's most useful handtool.
Archie


Yes, we did this not long ago, but there's a great turnout this time around.
Contractor- kitchen/ bath, Finish carpenter 30+ years.
Bob K.

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Posted by nickinwestwales on Monday, June 13, 2005 6:25 PM
Part time musician ( guitar,bass,mandolin,piano,drums,tuneless howling ),barkeep,chef,village odd-job man and full time house-husband,parent & unrepentant toothless hippy-also modelling C.N. Toronto-Allendale/Barrie in H.O c. 70-80. oh yeah,46 next time round,regards,nick
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 13, 2005 6:54 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by trainboyH16-44

Currently grade 10, gifted class, and after school either locomotive engineer or theatre technician. Just had to drop Chem 20 so I could keep my theatre option open. Why would I want to be a physics prof. anyway?
Matthew


My baby brother Rob was in the gifted program in high school. Dad was so proud he took him to see his buddies at work and told them all Rob was in the special classes. We finally got Dad to understand the difference in Gifted and Special.

Service advisor in an automobile dealership. I have worked on about anything with rubber wheels, worked in parts departments, was a tool distributor with Matco Tools, and made the mistake of managing a body shop.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 13, 2005 9:37 PM
I screw the caps onto the bottles at the local Budweiser plant.

Actually, unemployed after more than 20 years supporting industrial equipment. Ain't no factories left in New Jersey ( a huge port where all the containers come in from China, though).

Possible wannabe computer nerd.

Ken



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Posted by Adelie on Monday, June 13, 2005 10:06 PM
My title depends on who the company is billing for my time. Last I saw, I was called "Aviation Specialist." I've been called "Senior Systems Engineer", "Air Traffic Control Subject Matter Expert", and several other less elaborate things with four letters that might get me banished from these boards. Even dabbled in Program Management, but couldn't stand the bureaucracy.

My niche is that I know Air Traffic Control (8 years with the FAA as a controller), know how computer systems are supposed to work, and work on projects that combine the two.

Given the current state of the FAA and the airline industry, no wonder I like trains!

- Mark

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Posted by Keith120286 on Monday, June 13, 2005 11:23 PM
What I do now will probably not be my career forever. Its just something close to where I live and the work isnt all that bad. I work in the Meat Department for Economizer IGA in Lake Panasoffkee. It's just a little store that is well known for its quality meat. It's just a job for the time being. I'm just 18 and I just graduated so it's just temporary.
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Posted by red p on Monday, June 13, 2005 11:31 PM
Well I do this for a living.
engineer (Norfolk Southern)
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Posted by JPowell on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 12:00 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by nickinwestwales

Part time musician ( guitar,bass,mandolin,piano,drums,tuneless howling ),barkeep,chef,village odd-job man and full time house-husband,parent & unrepentant toothless hippy-also modelling C.N. Toronto-Allendale/Barrie in H.O c. 70-80. oh yeah,46 next time round,regards,nick


Nick - Did you by chance read the article from a few years back in MRR about that line you're building?
JP

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Posted by JPowell on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 12:03 PM
AD Military with the NY Air National Guard.
JP

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Hunter - When we met in January of 2000, you were just a 6 week old pup who walked his way into this heart of mine as the only runt in the litter who would come over to me. And today, I sit here and tell you I am sorry we had to put you down. It was the best thing for you and also the right thing to do. May you now rest in peace and comfort. Love, Dad. 8 June 2010

I love you and miss you Mom. Say hi to everyone up there for me. Rest in peace and comfort. Love, John. 29 March 2017

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Posted by robengland on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 2:43 PM
Wow we are a diverse bunch, but with a few trends emerging:
technical professionals
retirees
blue collar
students

I'm in the first bunch: 20 years software engineer selling corporate systems
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Posted by steveblackledge on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 2:54 PM
I'm 38 and work for Paccar in the UK, i work in the truck parts export side of the PDC, we send truck parts worldwide including Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, North and South America and Canada, The Middle East and far East oh yeah must not forget Europe.
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Posted by tjsmrinfo on Monday, July 4, 2005 12:10 AM
ok here goes at 18 i went in the army at 24 i was out was unemployed the next year went to driving a truck otr got off the road 97 went back in the army got in dec 2000 went back on hte road now work for a monument company and looking for better

tom
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Posted by trainchris on Monday, July 4, 2005 2:47 AM
Work for my states traffic operations dept. I would say what state but then I already know how bad the roads are here and I take too much abuse as it is [:D]
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Posted by tutaenui on Monday, July 4, 2005 4:35 AM
I unscrew the caps on the bottles at the local beer consumption plant
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 4, 2005 6:44 AM
Alive and well in Kelowna B.C., Canada.
A young and vigorous 36 (ancient, according to my kids!).
Here's a new job for the list: cab driver, night shift, 10 years.

I'm the resident "train guy" at the cab company and I've been asked to give metered tours of the local (and not-so-local) railroad sites of interest. It's great when you can bring your hobby to work or in this case bring your work to your hobby.

It's also a great way to chase trains when you're new to the city, I've done it myself when on vacation. Just ask for a driver who loves trains, there's always one, at least, and they can show you things you might never find on your own.

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Posted by Eriediamond on Monday, July 4, 2005 8:02 AM
I'm one of those guys with all those letters behind their name with a few numbers thrown in. My job title is 'highway transportation engineer" or to simplify it, otr trucker. Can't remember how many years, but I was under contract with Noah to haul the lumber he built his ark with. Also about a year and half ago, took on this part time job of following this forum. Great people here. Keep the shiny side up and the greasy sid down, Ken
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Posted by Train 284 on Monday, July 4, 2005 9:16 AM
14 year old freshman, thats it!
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Posted by twhite on Monday, July 4, 2005 11:11 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by dragenrider

Underemployed dragon slayer.

There just doesn't seem to be much of a job market since the 16th century...sigh...


Obviously you haven't been to California and met some of our school administrators, LOL! You'd have a full-time use for your profession out here.
Tom [}:)][}:)]
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Posted by Hawks05 on Monday, July 4, 2005 11:31 AM
I'm an 18 year old, soon to be 19, college freshman. I work for the school district I just graduated from as a summer custodian. They hire 3 graduates to work at each of the 3 buildings in the district during the summer.

I'm going to school for marketing and business administration. Hopefully I''ll find a job after that in the front office of a sports team. After about 2-3 years at WSU I plan to transfer to UW- Madison for sports marketing. If anything I'd gladly come back to the town/area I live in right now and find a job with a local company, hopefully.

We'll see though, being only 18 a lot can change quickly.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 4, 2005 11:39 AM
Porn star Trainer to the female gender............First lesson FREE......lol

Really am a Sales MGr. for a Periodical Dist.
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Posted by Catt on Monday, July 4, 2005 11:43 AM
This is where I put in my quarters worth.

I am a CNC machine operator for a steel form hardware company.We make all kinds of steel hardware for poured concrette construction.
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Posted by UPJohn on Monday, July 4, 2005 1:05 PM
Im going into 9th grade! Trying to get a job at the LHS for the summer!
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Posted by ChessieFan13 on Monday, July 4, 2005 1:30 PM
Well im 13twice over ........(26) and work as an auditor for an inventory specilist. I count things .............at over 1500 different locations live here in Huntington WV...just a 5 minute drive fron the CSX car shop here in town

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