Steuben Jerry

HBD Tuckersdaddy!

I got started in a Toolmaker's apprenticeship in the 70's and started specializing in CNC's in the 80's when CNC was new. The pay was good, but the real money was made with working tons of overtime, off-shifts, holidays, etc. A short week was 50 hours, and long weeks were 70-80 hours sometimes working as long as 20 days in a row without a day off. That would have absolutely killed me at the age I am now. In the 90's I was given a chance at working into lower management as a shift supervisor (same company). I stayed there 21 years as it grew into a 200 person, multi-site company and left as VP of Ops, and work as that today in a manufacturing/non machining company in a different city. 40-ish hour weeks mostly, haven't worked a holiday in 11 years, probably have only worked 20 half-day Saturdays in that same span. If I could offer you advice, shoot for a management position, and shoot high. White collar beats the snot out of blue collar in a manufacturing industry from a salary standpoint. The knowledge you have gained in machining makes you valuable to your current industry and gives you a leg-up on competition that comes out of college with a high degree, but no progressive working experience. The manufacturing business is booming right now better than it has in almost 25 years and companies are struggling to fill positions at all levels. Don't devalue the experience you've gained and the ability to parlay it for higher paying positions. But only you will know if that feels right for you. ps - I let one other person hunt our place besides family. He's a young local man who left a warehouse job and went to the Corrections academy 2-3 years ago. Works as a CO in a state prison now. Holy crap, the stories I hear! It doesn't bother him, but he says most academy grads wash out in 1-2 years. I certainly couldn't do that line of work!

Good looking truck - congrats Biz!

For some reason I’m drawn to AOC memes. ICE detention center.

Happy Anniversary Tughill!

I have no desire to hunt a pen-raised freak of a buck. But I do find Four Season's livelihood to be extremely interesting. Keep the pics coming FSW.

Am I the only one thinking that if that buck gets spooked, someone could catch a hoof to the head? That's a bit too close for a wild animal to get to me.

Happy Birthday!

Sad news. Prayers for the families!

Nice gun!

Had her out today on Waneta Lake for a maiden voyage/shakedown. Went out for about three hours just cruising around and getting used to it. So far, so good. Flooded it a bit when I started it at the dock, but it recovered quickly and started strong. My fault, guess it doesn’t need much gas to start. Idles a bit rough at 800-900 rpm and stalled once while idling. Idles smooth and steady at 1000-1100 rpm though. I’m sure a tune up won’t hurt. Had it up to 40 mph and it had a bit of throttle to go, but probably not much more. Trimmed nice at 40 mph and handled choppy stuff softly enough. Gets up on plane quickly and cruises nice at 30 mph. Now I have to get it rigged for fishing!

Happy Birthday!

Maiden voyage or two with the new/used boat. Kayaks on the Cohocton river, lots of grilled food and a few hazy IPAs. That's the plan and we're sticking to it.

Nice truck Biz, congrats! Love the white!

No, you’re obviously being victimized. Why wouldn’t I believe you? I mean credibility, right? If I recall correctly; you've had a knife pulled on you in a Doctor’s office you've had your house robbed a couple of times by some druggie neighbor you've stalked people and posted their cars here because you thought you were going to get whacked goodfellas style if you went inside. you change screen names, deny it, and blame hacked internet coding for it. Of course someone hacked you from Hungary. It’s probably the KGB looking to get back their rouge international spy.

Oh stop. Every time you lose a little attention, you post some concocted BS. Now you’re accusing someone here of something nefarious? Why are you hanging around here? You don’t even have any outdoors interests.

Holy crap!

Sure thing buddy. That's the nice thing about this forum, all kinds of people are welcome. Even people who use multiple online personas in which one persona speaks of the other persona. Even people who troll other threads and only contribution is to stir the pot. Even obsessive compulsive attention seekers.

Was he raiding your garden or some other mischief?

Sheesh. You need to up your game, stormy.

Happy Anniversary!

One good turn deserves another. Staying with the New Belgium.

End of a productive day..

I love the pose on that! Actually I like everything about that mount. I agree the sheds are a nice touch.