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Title: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 17, 2015, 06:01:33 PM
(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w653/scottyd66/Mobile%20Uploads/20150514_072036_zpsmjthnmaa.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/scottyd66/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150514_072036_zpsmjthnmaa.jpg.html)  Lowe's delivery in Salem Oregon. .how do you support your aces high addiction?
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 17, 2015, 06:03:59 PM
(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w653/scottyd66/Mobile%20Uploads/20150517_153944_zpsr4h1stke.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/scottyd66/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150517_153944_zpsr4h1stke.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Mano on May 17, 2015, 06:48:22 PM
Was the dark of the moon on the sixth of June
In a Kenworth pullin' logs
Cab-over Pete with a reefer on
And a Jimmy haulin' hogs
We is headin' for bear on I-one-oh
'Bout a mile outta Shaky Town
I says, "Pig Pen, this here's the Rubber Duck.
"And I'm about to put the hammer down."


 :salute
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 17, 2015, 06:49:25 PM
LOL sing it MANO!
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Meatwad on May 17, 2015, 07:09:36 PM
So where is the 88mm hidden at?  :D
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Kenne on May 17, 2015, 07:11:16 PM
"SIX DAYS on the road, and im gonna make it home tonight!"
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: MiloMorai on May 17, 2015, 07:12:40 PM
No load tie down straps?
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 17, 2015, 07:28:11 PM
No load tie down straps?
already unstrapped and rolled up. .notice the open strap box lower rt side lol...alright people your turn to post pics of what you do for a living. .don't be shy. .
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 17, 2015, 07:40:31 PM
So where is the 88mm hidden at?  :D
in my sleeper  :D
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Volron on May 17, 2015, 08:18:38 PM
already unstrapped and rolled up. .notice the open strap box lower rt side lol...alright people your turn to post pics of what you do for a living. .don't be shy. .


http://www.nabusind.com/products/brt-42

I drive the 60' BRT for 4 days a week.  Day 5 is just a 40' NABI or New Flyer (we have both in our fleet). :)

(http://www.nabusind.com/images/60-brt-425px.jpg)


Minus roughly 6 months, I've been driving it since Dec 1012.  Let's just say that some major work on the scheduling was needed, and it took them that long to fix it.  Otherwise, I would have been on it the entire time. lol
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: USRanger on May 17, 2015, 08:40:06 PM
I'm living the American Dream...working for a Japanese auto manufacturing facility. :bhead
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: SIM on May 17, 2015, 08:43:46 PM
This is a rodeo shot from a few years ago, but this is what I spend most of my time working with. I get "high" daily, and without wings or drugs......I'm a pole dancer!


(http://lineman.smugmug.com/Rodeo-2009/i-fBnzsJw/0/X2/IMG_4878-X2.jpg)
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 17, 2015, 08:45:08 PM

http://www.nabusind.com/products/brt-42

I drive the 60' BRT for 4 days a week.  Day 5 is just a 40' NABI or New Flyer (we have both in our fleet). :)

(http://www.nabusind.com/images/60-brt-425px.jpg)


Minus roughly 6 months, I've been driving it since Dec 1012.  Let's just say that some major work on the scheduling was needed, and it took them that long to fix it.  Otherwise, I would have been on it the entire time. lol
lmao wow she's a beauty  :aok
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 17, 2015, 08:47:40 PM
This is a rodeo shot from a few years ago, but this is what I spend most of my time working with. I get "high" daily, and without wings or drugs......I'm a pole dancer!


(http://lineman.smugmug.com/Rodeo-2009/i-fBnzsJw/0/X2/IMG_4878-X2.jpg)
lmao I got a fist full of one dollar bills start dancing!
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 17, 2015, 08:48:56 PM
well ranger... at least it's an honest living bud :salute
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: FBKampfer on May 17, 2015, 09:12:59 PM
Cooking in a restaurant trying to put myself through college  :(.
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 17, 2015, 09:19:16 PM
Cooking in a restaurant trying to put myself through college  :(.
you know what bud. .wtg kudos to you for making the effort to better yourself and your situation  :salute :cheers:
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Volron on May 17, 2015, 09:33:00 PM
lmao wow she's a beauty  :aok

I can't complain, truth be told.  I really do enjoy driving that vehicle. :aok
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Dragon Tamer on May 17, 2015, 10:22:24 PM
Currently, I'm going to school for stuff like this:

(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad258/DragonTamer1X/Circuits/powersupply.jpg)

And yes, I designed this circuit myself.
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Serenity on May 17, 2015, 10:26:31 PM
This isn't me, no cameras allowed, but I'm currently trying no to splatter myself on the ground doing this:

(https://www.cnic.navy.mil/content/dam/cnic/cnrse/pdfs/NASWF/Photos/T-6B%20cockpit.jpg)

Dear lord things happen fast with that plane...
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: FBKampfer on May 17, 2015, 11:34:33 PM
Currently, I'm going to school for stuff like this:

(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad258/DragonTamer1X/Circuits/powersupply.jpg)

And yes, I designed this circuit myself.

You poor sorry sumsqueak.
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: ebfd11 on May 18, 2015, 06:50:35 AM
Wow i guess my job really sux... I walk as far as the garage ... work 3.5 hours a day and I have a life ... Something I have not had in a long time...

LawnDart
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Maverick on May 18, 2015, 12:10:34 PM
I don't do the W thing any more. I get paid to stay away from W.  :D
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: earl1937 on May 18, 2015, 12:45:34 PM
well ranger... at least it's an honest living bud :salute
:airplane: I am no longer able to do the things which I love to do, bad eyes and poor health, but I have certainly enjoy my 80 years and look forward to another 80, but don't think it is going to happen! LOL
Just thought I would let  you see my "office" back in the good ole days when I was bullet proof and stupid!

(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p684/earl1937/DC6BCockpit_zps4927f650.jpg)
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: ink on May 18, 2015, 01:19:28 PM
self explanatory 



(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w246/fieldsofink/ARTWORK/30275_1281419436609_6366542_n_zpscf56d4c5.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/fieldsofink/media/ARTWORK/30275_1281419436609_6366542_n_zpscf56d4c5.jpg.html)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w246/fieldsofink/ARTWORK/30275_1281419396608_332473_n_zpsf1193929.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/fieldsofink/media/ARTWORK/30275_1281419396608_332473_n_zpsf1193929.jpg.html)


(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w246/fieldsofink/ARTWORK/4892_1074746589917_7439482_n_zps2c09bbcc.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/fieldsofink/media/ARTWORK/4892_1074746589917_7439482_n_zps2c09bbcc.jpg.html)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w246/fieldsofink/ARTWORK/4892_1074747789947_6868483_n_zps0b87adb3.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/fieldsofink/media/ARTWORK/4892_1074747789947_6868483_n_zps0b87adb3.jpg.html)


(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w246/fieldsofink/ARTWORK/ghfm.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/fieldsofink/media/ARTWORK/ghfm.jpg.html)


(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w246/fieldsofink/ARTWORK/lions_by_me.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/fieldsofink/media/ARTWORK/lions_by_me.jpg.html)




I cant complain.
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: FBKampfer on May 18, 2015, 04:33:23 PM
Not gonna lie, you look a lot grungier than I would have thought. Or would be comfortable with for myself.
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: JimmyD3 on May 18, 2015, 04:45:38 PM
Currently, I'm going to school for stuff like this:

(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad258/DragonTamer1X/Circuits/powersupply.jpg)

And yes, I designed this circuit myself.

Ahh yes, Opamps, zener diodes, LEDS, Relays. Looks like something I worked on 30 years ago, oh and yes some IC's (integrated circuit).  :rock
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: ink on May 18, 2015, 04:58:56 PM
Not gonna lie, you look a lot grungier than I would have thought. Or would be comfortable with for myself.


 :rofl


I guess its a good thing I am me.... and you are not me... I wouldn't be myself then now would I...... ;)

post up a pic of yourself doing what you do...now I am curious...what I am missing out on.

Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: FBKampfer on May 18, 2015, 07:03:29 PM

 :rofl


I guess its a good thing I am me.... and you are not me... I wouldn't be myself then now would I...... ;)

post up a pic of yourself doing what you do...now I am curious...what I am missing out on.

Next time we're taking photos in the kitchen, I'll be sure to post some.
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: The Fugitive on May 18, 2015, 07:08:04 PM
I don't need to post any pictures, everyone has seen and I'm sure used what I work on.

I'm the guy that puts the vending machine back together after it ate your dollar  :devil

I've been in the vending field for over 30 years. I've repaired everything from food, snack and coffee machine of all types to video and pinball games. I remember when we had thousands of cigarette machines, now you can't find one any where. I'm nearly an expert on recovering pooltables and play the game rather well. You have to test these things after you work on them!

I drive on average 150 miles a day going from site to site repairing broken machines. In the old days I helped move them as well, but now as the old guy I don't get called in for that much any more, and my back is very happy about that. Next time your playing pool at a bar/pub and it's NOT on the ground floor, think about how they got that sucker in there! Most of our tables were 8 footers, single piece slate. Weighed about that same as a P47  :neener:
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Meatwad on May 18, 2015, 08:24:58 PM
I am a tech for a very large st louis based cable/internet/voip company
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Dragon on May 18, 2015, 08:46:10 PM
While my ride doesn't do well on the highways, it rolls around my cubicle with easy, and I am the only one in the company with a high back leather chair.   :cool:

(http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo82/bzavasnik/WP_001368_zpszn4aogfa.jpg)
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Ripsnort on May 18, 2015, 08:56:55 PM
Truck Driver is the most common job in the USA hands down.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2015/02/06/why-america-is-now-a-nation-of-truck-drivers/

Providing the goods to those of us that have higher paying jobs.  :)

Just kidding...I wanted to be a TD right out of high school. Kind of a romance job if you get my meaning. Up until you hit 50 and feel every bump in the road if driving long haul.
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: gpwurzel on May 18, 2015, 08:58:02 PM
For those of you with a computer, thats what I stare at all day - working with virtualization, SAN's, networks, Citrix, thin clients (no embedded OS etc) - ya  know, all that real interesting stuff that makes everyone have the "deer in the headlights look"
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Ripsnort on May 18, 2015, 09:02:58 PM
For those of you with a computer, thats what I stare at all day - working with virtualization, SAN's, networks, Citrix, thin clients (no embedded OS etc) - ya  know, all that real interesting stuff that makes everyone have the "deer in the headlights look"
Same here, 'cept I'm the boss making sure you guys get your work done.  :devil
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: gpwurzel on May 18, 2015, 09:14:30 PM
Typical, try to show off with big words, the very next poster knows exactly what I'm wobbling on about  :)
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Dragon on May 18, 2015, 09:24:24 PM
Word
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Volron on May 18, 2015, 09:31:21 PM
I don't need to post any pictures, everyone has seen and I'm sure used what I work on.

I'm the guy that puts the vending machine back together after it ate your dollar  :devil

I've been in the vending field for over 30 years. I've repaired everything from food, snack and coffee machine of all types to video and pinball games. I remember when we had thousands of cigarette machines, now you can't find one any where. I'm nearly an expert on recovering pooltables and play the game rather well. You have to test these things after you work on them!

I drive on average 150 miles a day going from site to site repairing broken machines. In the old days I helped move them as well, but now as the old guy I don't get called in for that much any more, and my back is very happy about that. Next time your playing pool at a bar/pub and it's NOT on the ground floor, think about how they got that sucker in there! Most of our tables were 8 footers, single piece slate. Weighed about that same as a P47  :neener:

There are days when I WISH for only 150 miles a day. lol
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: ebfd11 on May 18, 2015, 11:12:16 PM
I used to drive truck long haul for 20 years... at 45 it was time for a change... I got tired of not having a real life... I finally met a wonderful woman who made me an offer I could not refuse.. So when i came off the road I decided to help her in her business. What a great experience I have had, I have been to many places in the last year I love this path i am on and would not change a thing...

LawnDart
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Flench on May 19, 2015, 08:24:25 AM
Well , I went form a printing pressman to a brick and stone mason to a Black Jack dealer to a fisherman .
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Flench on May 19, 2015, 08:34:00 AM
:airplane: I am no longer able to do the things which I love to do, bad eyes and poor health, but I have certainly enjoy my 80 years and look forward to another 80, but don't think it is going to happen! LOL
Just thought I would let  you see my "office" back in the good ole days when I was bullet proof and stupid!

(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p684/earl1937/DC6BCockpit_zps4927f650.jpg)
Are you really 80 ? I thought I was old at 52 but you could be my father , lol J/K .. I feel 80 with the life I lived .
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: puller on May 19, 2015, 09:21:37 AM
(http://www.rwd6wagoner.com/images/images_rwi/rwi_341_6_in_leak_1352902479_4801.jpg)

This is what I pulled up to about 5 hours till Frame 1 of FSO this earlier this month...good times...

Remember to call before you dig...its the law  :aok
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: puller on May 19, 2015, 09:24:20 AM
Oh I forgot the funny part...it was a lineman crew setting poles that hit it.... :eek:
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Blooz on May 19, 2015, 09:51:44 AM
(http://www.wotol.com/images/thumbs/800x800/1128609_d87cd3d4ad014c0f581539f377038410.jpg)

I operate the washing and drying machines at a hospital laundry.

This is a Braun 600lb capacity commercial washing machine. We have two of these plus a 200lb machine. We have a 400lb commercial dryer and two 100lb dryers.

It's hot and heavy work but it keeps me fit and happy.
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 19, 2015, 12:29:02 PM
Oh I forgot the funny part...it was a lineman crew setting poles that hit it.... :eek:
oops lol
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Mano on May 19, 2015, 12:51:26 PM
I work at the Blue Ball Factory



(http://static.fjcdn.com/gifs/Blue_9b548b_109157.gif)



 :rofl :D :rofl
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 19, 2015, 02:49:59 PM
 :rofl :rofl :rofl
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 19, 2015, 02:52:37 PM
Thank you all for posting. ..I'm always amazed by the diversity of the player base  :salute
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: ink on May 19, 2015, 03:40:53 PM
I work at the Blue Ball Factory



(http://static.fjcdn.com/gifs/Blue_9b548b_109157.gif)



 :rofl :D :rofl

the 3 ball washers crack me up...haha
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: SIM on May 19, 2015, 04:29:55 PM
Oh I forgot the funny part...it was a lineman crew setting poles that hit it.... :eek:

Funny part? Wow, all the times I have outages due to the morons at the water/sewer company. I've watched some of those idiots swinging on primary underground cable that they exposed while digging without locates.....


It's a two way street...........
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: eddiek on May 19, 2015, 09:08:06 PM

I'm a contract well tester/flowback hand.  Been doing this for almost 4 years now, went from salaried to contract last September.  No pics, at least none I can post.  Company rules and all that, they seem to think their equipment is some sort of trade secret I guess. 
Trying to survive the downturn in oil prices.  Went from being out on jobs a minimum of 4-6 weeks each time, to 3 days to a week right now.  This is my 3rd or 4th time on this same well........sometimes when the big companies try to go cheap on equipment to save money, it ends up costing them a LOT more in the long run from the problems you run into.  This well is a classic example of what penny pinching can ultimately cost you.
Oh well, all I really need is 7-10 days of work each month to meet my financial obligations, so we are okay, plus I've had a chance to plug in the ole game controllers and get back into the arenas in AH.  Gotta look for that silver lining and all that, ya know.............
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: homersipes on May 19, 2015, 09:29:16 PM
I WAS in oil patch but got laid off, was 3rd party with Halliburton frac, now I do dirt work for excavation company.  Want to get in with Halliburton once things turn back around, was the most enjoyable job I've had.  Man there was a flow back girl that could swing the hell out of a 10 lb sledge, she just couldn't carry the iron. 
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: puller on May 20, 2015, 10:30:06 AM
Funny part? Wow, all the times I have outages due to the morons at the water/sewer company. I've watched some of those idiots swinging on primary underground cable that they exposed while digging without locates.....


It's a two way street...........

 :rofl :rofl :rofl

Sorry Sim I don't get to mess with you enough...I only get to mess with you at the scenarios and those are few and far between...I'll leave you alone... :salute
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: puller on May 20, 2015, 12:40:53 PM
(http://www.rwd6wagoner.com/images/images_rwi/rwi_341_in_the_hole_1352902479_6440.jpg)

I love my job...
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: pipz on May 23, 2015, 02:12:54 PM
(http://www.rwd6wagoner.com/images/images_rwi/rwi_341_in_the_hole_1352902479_6440.jpg)

I love my job...

Neck deep in it a wot!  :D  :aok
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Molsman on May 24, 2015, 12:42:11 AM
Firefighter Paramedic but mostly doing the Paramedic thing for last 27 hrs
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 24, 2015, 01:33:31 AM
Firefighter Paramedic but mostly doing the Paramedic thing for last 27 hrs
:salute to all first responders...P.S. please stay away from my gf..she has a thing for firefighters thank you :neener:
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Widewing on May 24, 2015, 11:09:02 AM
For the past 36 years, as lead Engineer I have designed and developed the ESAF, acceleration and impact sensors required for the following:

Hellfire and Hellfire II Romeo.
(http://preview.turbosquid.com/Preview/2014/05/23__03_54_55/Hellfire_Diagram.jpgCDCAC398-A855-4BAB-9DB1D66257028BDE.jpgLarger.jpg)

Tow II and TOW IIA
(http://www.army-technology.com/projects/tow/images/tow2.jpg)

JDAM
(http://aviationweek.com/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/archive/cmsfiles/media/images/fullsize/Defense/Missiles/JDAM-ERs_for_RAAF-RAAF.jpg)

David's Sling
(http://static1.demotix.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/a_scale_large/1800-0/photos/1363859843-israels-antimissile-air-defenses-displayed-for-us-president-obama_1892240.jpg)

Sea Sparrow
(http://www.wielingen1991.org/photo_arme/seasparrow_shoot.jpg)

SM-3
(http://www.worldtribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/aegisunexpected2.png)

JASSM
(http://www.gasengi.com/data/cheditor4/1212/6d4016720e168116796e5d4ce22ed4fe_DiFztAYg.jpg)

Griffin
(http://defense-update.com/images_wp/griffin_stm.jpg)

SDB (Small Diameter Bomb)
(https://globalaviationreport.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/rtn_162805.jpg)

FMU-139 Fuze
(http://www.tpub.com/aviord321/12309_files/image028.jpg)

FMU-152 JPF
(http://www.kaman.com/img/634x391/Gallery/Fuzing/Bomb_Fuze_1.jpg)

DAGR
(http://defense-update.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/DAGR-JLTV.jpg)

APKWS
(http://www.vrmilitary.com/graphics/home/screenAPKWS.jpg)

JAGM
(http://www.aviationnews.eu/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Lockheed-JAGM-missile-400x201.jpg)

SMAW II
(http://defense-update.com/covers/cover_large/smaw2.jpg)

M72E10 and beyond
(http://baike.zhige.net/uploads/200911/1259221523tr2vgm87.jpg)

As well as many other.... If it was developed in the US and it goes bang when it gets there, the odds are that my hardware made it do so.....
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: SFRT - Frenchy on May 24, 2015, 11:42:49 AM
The great thing in life is that there's no 'best job in the world' but jobs that fits your personality. So someone's cool job is someone else LeSuck job.

I became a pilot because, probably like Scott and other truck drivers, I didn't want to feel like I was working for a living. I didn't want to fly jets/airline because nowadays you don't fly those things, you are just one of the imput to the flight computer.

Cargo suited me well, flying old stuff in what ever the weather was. It was the man and the machine Vs the elements, so you always had a sense of accomplishment and being bad ass.
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/olythekid/395435_10150480474111308_1135854823_n_zpsvg6d9qxr.jpg) (http://s199.photobucket.com/user/olythekid/media/395435_10150480474111308_1135854823_n_zpsvg6d9qxr.jpg.html)

The Metroliner still is my favorite because it was very mechanical. No safety override, steam gauges and knobs everywhere to actuate stuff.
(http://www.privatejetcharter.com/private-jet-news//private-jet-news/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/5170822937_64a2bf40be_z.jpg)

Then I found a medevac outfit and I'm even more in love and it feels even less like work. I get to play video games or sleep while getting paid. (EMS - Earning Money Sleeping). When I get activated, I fly balls out with a purpose knowing I'm helping someone. Even if I have very little medical knowledge I get to be in the thick of it with the clinicians getting dirty. I sweet love it!

Despite our best efforts we don't always win  :cry::
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/olythekid/BadDay%20742x800_zpsc0nsnlqf.jpg) (http://s199.photobucket.com/user/olythekid/media/BadDay%20742x800_zpsc0nsnlqf.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: SFRT - Frenchy on May 24, 2015, 12:07:14 PM
I work at the Blue Ball Factory


You work at a strip club?!  :evil:

INK you got skills kid!  :O
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 24, 2015, 02:02:15 PM
Wow frenchy a real pilot and medevac I  :salute you and say thanks. .widewing  I had no idea you were so smart. .and yes that's a compliment  :salute ..that's what I'm addicted to just as much as actually playing. .the community. .plus I don't mind getting mined by a friend so it's ego friendly. So I'm making you allllllllllllll my friends  :neener: :cheers:
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 24, 2015, 02:10:41 PM
BTW INK wish me luck. .I'm getting an 8 to 10 hour I've sitting cover up TAT done on Thursday. . :x hope he is as talented as you :salute
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: ink on May 24, 2015, 02:21:46 PM
.....

INK you got skills kid!  :O

 :o

Thanx man.....I appreciate the words :salute

and I  :salute you for being a rare member of the breed of Human who I absolutely look up to...Fire Fighters/emt's always had huge respect for those guys...


BTW INK wish me luck. .I'm getting an 8 to 10 hour I've sitting cover up TAT done on Thursday. . :x hope he is as talented as you :salute

damn.... good luck is needed...after 25 plus years I have only tattooed 1 person who lasted 10 hours...most quit after 4hrs some can go 6(very few) and even less can make it to 8....I did do one woman who lasted 8 hrs all on her side plate....I was very impressed....

and Thanx  :salute
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 24, 2015, 02:46:36 PM
(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w653/scottyd66/Mobile%20Uploads/20150420_123907_zpsbmwa14mp.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/scottyd66/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150420_123907_zpsbmwa14mp.jpg.html)   this is what was suggested but I'm not sure on plane type. I like the p40s with the flying Tigers skin but thinking about jugs to lol hehe btw I totally blame AH for my love affair with ww2 planes
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Meatwad on May 24, 2015, 03:12:59 PM
The great thing in life is that there's no 'best job in the world' but jobs that fits your personality. So someone's cool job is someone else LeSuck job.

I became a pilot because, probably like Scott and other truck drivers, I didn't want to feel like I was working for a living. I didn't want to fly jets/airline because nowadays you don't fly those things, you are just one of the imput to the flight computer.

Cargo suited me well, flying old stuff in what ever the weather was. It was the man and the machine Vs the elements, so you always had a sense of accomplishment and being bad ass.
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/olythekid/395435_10150480474111308_1135854823_n_zpsvg6d9qxr.jpg) (http://s199.photobucket.com/user/olythekid/media/395435_10150480474111308_1135854823_n_zpsvg6d9qxr.jpg.html)

The Metroliner still is my favorite because it was very mechanical. No safety override, steam gauges and knobs everywhere to actuate stuff.
(http://www.privatejetcharter.com/private-jet-news//private-jet-news/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/5170822937_64a2bf40be_z.jpg)

Then I found a medevac outfit and I'm even more in love and it feels even less like work. I get to play video games or sleep while getting paid. (EMS - Earning Money Sleeping). When I get activated, I fly balls out with a purpose knowing I'm helping someone. Even if I have very little medical knowledge I get to be in the thick of it with the clinicians getting dirty. I sweet love it!

Despite our best efforts we don't always win  :cry::
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/olythekid/BadDay%20742x800_zpsc0nsnlqf.jpg) (http://s199.photobucket.com/user/olythekid/media/BadDay%20742x800_zpsc0nsnlqf.jpg.html)


Whats the story behind the helicopter and all the blood splattered on it
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: ink on May 24, 2015, 03:28:04 PM
(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w653/scottyd66/Mobile%20Uploads/20150420_123907_zpsbmwa14mp.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/scottyd66/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150420_123907_zpsbmwa14mp.jpg.html)   this is what was suggested but I'm not sure on plane type. I like the p40s with the flying Tigers skin but thinking about jugs to lol hehe btw I totally blame AH for my love affair with ww2 planes

is this what you are getting for the Tatt?

I did a piece very similar to that....sadly I never got to finish it....the guy who I did it on, who became a very good friend.... died recently.


you know you have been tattooing a long time when you can fill a photo album of all the people you have tattooed that died....

and when you can say you have tattooed 3 generations of one family  :rock


the one I started

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1233338474615&set=a.1297969090340.2038540.1263751988&type=3&theater
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Tupac on May 24, 2015, 08:48:51 PM
I'm a mailman/bus driver

(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1016395_10204135664772354_1676244713398146702_n.jpg?oh=806147110b191650b561c3c660ad63b0&oe=56026A93)
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: SFRT - Frenchy on May 24, 2015, 09:57:07 PM

Whats the story behind the helicopter and all the blood splattered on it

A young kid rolled his quad and got crushed by it. :( :( :( :cry
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Auger on May 25, 2015, 12:05:30 AM
Sales Engineer for a security solutions (SIEM) company.  Information Security is more of a vocation than a job.
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: mbailey on May 25, 2015, 06:45:44 AM
The great thing in life is that there's no 'best job in the world' but jobs that fits your personality. So someone's cool job is someone else LeSuck job.

I became a pilot because, probably like Scott and other truck drivers, I didn't want to feel like I was working for a living. I didn't want to fly jets/airline because nowadays you don't fly those things, you are just one of the imput to the flight computer.

Cargo suited me well, flying old stuff in what ever the weather was. It was the man and the machine Vs the elements, so you always had a sense of accomplishment and being bad ass.
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/olythekid/395435_10150480474111308_1135854823_n_zpsvg6d9qxr.jpg) (http://s199.photobucket.com/user/olythekid/media/395435_10150480474111308_1135854823_n_zpsvg6d9qxr.jpg.html)

The Metroliner still is my favorite because it was very mechanical. No safety override, steam gauges and knobs everywhere to actuate stuff.
(http://www.privatejetcharter.com/private-jet-news//private-jet-news/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/5170822937_64a2bf40be_z.jpg)

Then I found a medevac outfit and I'm even more in love and it feels even less like work. I get to play video games or sleep while getting paid. (EMS - Earning Money Sleeping). When I get activated, I fly balls out with a purpose knowing I'm helping someone. Even if I have very little medical knowledge I get to be in the thick of it with the clinicians getting dirty. I sweet love it!

Despite our best efforts we don't always win  :cry::
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/olythekid/BadDay%20742x800_zpsc0nsnlqf.jpg) (http://s199.photobucket.com/user/olythekid/media/BadDay%20742x800_zpsc0nsnlqf.jpg.html)

But those you do win make all the difference in the world to a lot of people (S)
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: DubiousKB on May 25, 2015, 12:34:48 PM
Here's how i feed my Aces High addiction! Audio, Video, & Control Integration.  :devil

(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1503947_787629864652189_1794007565419847775_n.jpg?oh=908ce4e44239ccbe227a327a85e8b1b9&oe=560CBC8B)

(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/l/t1.0-9/10384757_641243975957446_8893016571264146389_n.jpg?oh=9979bd2d1028b7cad1cada6098410230&oe=55F78288)

(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/486313_434951809919998_954071357_n.png?oh=0b305848ca5bd40d171c31299f54b8cf&oe=55C8D8AE)

(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/424777_385398664875313_273480149_n.jpg?oh=7912d7a2089193ef86d2e614f9844c3e&oe=55C18B3D)

Sometimes when travelling our great country we get to meet the locals!  :D


(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/10151425_703019103113266_3611941524733018878_n.jpg?oh=7449acb55ea6cf6ec93e7b699d3eaaf3&oe=55C370A4)

What can i say, I'm a rack man!
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Serenity on May 25, 2015, 01:51:20 PM
(http://[URL=http://s217.photobucket.com/user/Serene_One/media/20150520_152538_zpskplrnecx.jpg.html][IMG]http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/Serene_One/20150520_152538_zpskplrnecx.jpg)[/URL][/img]

The less exciting part of the story... I haven't been scheduled in over a week, so the beard an hair are growing! lol. I'm starting to think they've forgotten about me...
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Lusche on May 25, 2015, 01:57:29 PM
I take care of this one

(http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o507/Snaildude/thatone_zpspnvunc5s.jpg)


in exchange for food, clothing, lodging and an AH account  :old:
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 25, 2015, 03:15:52 PM
I take care of this one

(http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o507/Snaildude/thatone_zpspnvunc5s.jpg)


in exchange for food, clothing, lodging and an AH account  :old:
precious and adorable bud. .the next generation statistician and cv sinking shore battery nightmare lol  :D :cheers:
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: pipz on May 25, 2015, 04:17:21 PM
I take care of this one

(http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o507/Snaildude/thatone_zpspnvunc5s.jpg)


in exchange for food, clothing, lodging and an AH account  :old:

Huzzah!!!!
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 26, 2015, 02:36:23 PM
(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w653/scottyd66/Mobile%20Uploads/Image_2013-07-12_zps07ge3kjd.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/scottyd66/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Image_2013-07-12_zps07ge3kjd.jpg.html)  this a before pic INK it's a cover up of a blue river with a single rose with my  ex wife's name in the river. .it was done at a bike rally ..the cover up was done by free hand with a  Walkman radio motorized homemade tat gun with a pen cap for a guide and a guitar string for a needle lol the Liz part ex gf was done by hand with a sewing needle and regular pen ink. .the after pics will post Fri
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: ink on May 26, 2015, 02:48:43 PM
my first 4 years tattooing was with a homemade "gun"...walkman motor and E string....

I have done full back pieces with that single needle  :rofl :rofl


almost all the tatts I have were done with a homemade gun....I did them, although not my right arm.



good luck man...that's gonna be tough if they dont use the right design.
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 26, 2015, 03:13:56 PM
Thanks INK lol getting a bit nervous now
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: ink on May 26, 2015, 04:46:26 PM
Thanks INK lol getting a bit nervous now

chk PM :cheers:
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on May 26, 2015, 04:50:14 PM
chk PM :cheers:
  :cheers: done lol
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: ebfd11 on May 28, 2015, 10:13:44 AM
New things we are making for our business..

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/s2048x2048/10556865_10152996581000677_4622922211090065040_o.jpg)

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/t31.0-8/11312642_10152996581110677_819918784133038846_o.jpg)

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/t31.0-8/11225461_10152996581165677_4689664396550495775_o.jpg)

We are able to go full custom... prices not set yet but I will post more pics as they come in.

LawnDart

Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Dichotomy on May 28, 2015, 09:16:58 PM
When I could play I designed and sold these and similar structures (http://3.imimg.com/data3/UT/DD/MY-3382091/highmast-pole-250x250.jpg).  Lost my usual calm reserve one day at the bosses lazy jerk of a son and spend three years way underemployed (ya stocking groceries when your 50 is a SUCK job that will make you take a lot of stuff at a decent one) until I landed a decent job selling stuff made from this (http://www.tsmhouston.com/images/metal-plasma-cutter.jpg).

It's been a long hard crawl back from living from less than paycheck to paycheck but I'm grateful for the opportunity and I've had some fun relearning CAD so I can do my own designs and possibly sell them on the side. I've got 10 in the hamper for friends and family that were supposed to be cut two weeks ago but I pushed them back because we got busy. 
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on June 02, 2015, 02:00:00 PM
(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w653/scottyd66/Mobile%20Uploads/PicsArt951433118224797_zpsaz9qpez8.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/scottyd66/media/Mobile%20Uploads/PicsArt951433118224797_zpsaz9qpez8.jpg.html)  ok INK 1st sitting  5 hours 2nd sitting to make eagle white and do touch ups and corrections my only regret is forgetting to put in the Arizona memorial but working on it
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: Zoney on June 02, 2015, 02:02:56 PM
I actually like the overall theme but frankly I'm not to impressed with the artistry.  The Eagle looks like crap.  Sorry
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on June 02, 2015, 02:11:33 PM
I actually like the overall theme but frankly I'm not to impressed with the artistry.  The Eagle looks like crap.  Sorry
ya hopefully 2nd sitting will fix the eagle lol
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: scott66 on June 02, 2015, 02:35:49 PM
I'll be honest Zoney the eagle needs work the smoke behind the pony needs work the cockpit on the poiny is to thick and shaped wrong and the mini pony and 109 fighting and in flames is lame but as a cover up on  a cover up it's a compete success and some of it can  be fixed overall I'm happy he nailed the landing
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: ink on June 02, 2015, 08:59:40 PM
it looks better then what you had....by far....
yet Zoney is right.....

 that guy is not all that good...he can put in ink ok...the sky blue is solid the WW2 is mostly solid....The Jima part ehh....
just not very artistic...

but whatever it is 1000% better the what you had... :cheers:
Title: Re: Not a bad way to make a living. ..
Post by: cpxxx on June 04, 2015, 10:37:23 AM
Part of the time: (http://www.skydiveireland.ie/images/flash/locations.jpg)

Most of the time:
(http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/MjAxMy0yNGFjMTdhZmUzNTE5ZDU0.png)

The two best jobs in the world!