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GraveYard Shift BS

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Mondwa, Feb 2, 2010.

  1. May 18, 2017 at 10:47 PM
    aggietaco

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    I much prefer coal/gas power generation since it's infinitely more reliable than wind generation. I'm afraid of what the grid is going to look like in 5-10 years. I'm pretty sure California had to issue an emergency a couple weeks ago due to solar and wind not being there when needed. :facepalm:
     
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  2. May 18, 2017 at 10:57 PM
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    I'll throw some pics up in the morning as we've been up since 5am yesterday with lil man. Wasn't necessarily a fishing trip as i was bringing my 9mo old son to my parents house for the first time. We just "fished" off their dock throughout the week with live shrimp bait. Got a bunch of catfish, a Ray and a Jack.
     
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  3. May 18, 2017 at 11:00 PM
    aggietaco

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    At least you got him outside. That's all that matters. :thumbsup:
     
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  4. May 19, 2017 at 12:54 AM
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    I remember what it was like to be outside. I wonder if it feels the same when I get to go out again?:pccoffee::ballchain:
     
  5. May 19, 2017 at 1:02 AM
    aggietaco

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    Probably just a little warmer outside. That's about it. :bananadead:
     
  6. May 19, 2017 at 1:15 AM
    aggietaco

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    Exactly. I almost don't want to stay in this field of work because of it. :oops:
     
  7. May 19, 2017 at 1:38 AM
    aggietaco

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    I feel you on that. I'm just looking for something 8-5 and no working holidays/weekends to have more family time. Add hunting to that list and that'd be my dream job. Start early goose season in August up north and work my way down to Texas by January to finish off duck season. Then it's already time to fish by then.
     
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  8. May 19, 2017 at 2:10 AM
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    Coming down the home stretch of the shift :ballchain:
     
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  9. May 19, 2017 at 3:02 AM
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    Another oil and gas night shift signing in
     
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  10. May 19, 2017 at 3:10 AM
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    robssol If it ain't broke, leave it the eff alone!

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    Be a guide.

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    Every job has its drawbacks. I get a ton of vacation with no blackout dates, pay is good, straight 40. BUT... I basically work every weekend.
     
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  11. May 19, 2017 at 4:38 AM
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    That's a job I want.

    Spend most of your time behind the wheel going to sites.
     
  12. May 19, 2017 at 9:47 PM
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    Our inspector gets bigger each year. No way is he slithering into an 18" mud drum man way.
     
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  13. May 19, 2017 at 9:56 PM
    Misplaced Nebraskan

    Misplaced Nebraskan TTC #007 'First Gen Best Gen'

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    ha. Take pics :D

    speaking of pics...

    IMG_20170212_110756.jpg
     
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  14. May 19, 2017 at 9:58 PM
    Misplaced Nebraskan

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    Forgot details...

    Cronuts. first attempt a few weeks back. Ammmmaaaaazing when fresh. they don't hold well though. But, they don't last long.
     
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  15. May 19, 2017 at 10:04 PM
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    I never seen crow nuts before. You'd think they would be black?
     
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  16. May 19, 2017 at 10:16 PM
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    Just got in from a bucket list show...
    2B37DD26-BA88-40FE-AD5D-6080D40C2DDF_8deabc7d90771e35668391184073ae8d86fa9208.jpg
    Def in the top 5 all time...
     
  17. May 19, 2017 at 10:18 PM
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    That's gonna make a great screen saver.
     
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  18. May 19, 2017 at 10:21 PM
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    Metallica? On my list as well....
     
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  19. May 19, 2017 at 10:22 PM
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    sjwhitaker Today Was A Good Day.

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  20. May 19, 2017 at 10:25 PM
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    Yeah, apparently they hadn't come around to Boston since 03 or so... was pricey but had to jump at the opportunity since their music got me through some tough times in hs, college and life. Great for lifting
     

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