Tpt life Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Mick S said: I went for a first ride, finally! So much fun! Taking that to Dead Horse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mick S Posted July 22, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 52 minutes ago, JohnG said: Too bad you don’t have a pleasant view while riding Yeah, I was ready to go around 5am but figured I'd better wait since it was my first time on the bike. It takes a little getting used to switching the modes and figuring out how each works with the different gears, when to use the throttle, etc. Loads of fun, though. And as much or as little exercise as you want. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 18 hours ago, Tpt life said: Taking that to Dead Horse? Maybe once the learning curve is well behind me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardA Posted July 23, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Mick, it really is a shame that your surroundings are so bland and boring.. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Yeah. Have you ever considered moving to Nebraska? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chestnut Posted July 23, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 9 hours ago, Mark J said: Yeah. Have you ever considered moving to Nebraska? Nebraska does have some beautiful scenery! Jokes on you . 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 On 7/22/2020 at 1:09 PM, Mick S said: Yeah, I was ready to go around 5am but figured I'd better wait since it was my first time on the bike. It takes a little getting used to switching the modes and figuring out how each works with the different gears, when to use the throttle, etc. Loads of fun, though. And as much or as little exercise as you want. I used to get sunrises and sun sets like this every day in western ND. I'm not sure if it's the trees or pollution here but they just aren't as spectacular. Thanks for sharing that image It's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mick S Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Chestnut said: I used to get sunrises and sun sets like this every day in western ND. I'm not sure if it's the trees or pollution here but they just aren't as spectacular. Thanks for sharing that image It's beautiful! In the early part of the last century artists flocked to this area in no small part because of the sunrises and sunsets. The light is different here. Clear skies, high altitude, etc. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Absolutely beautiful Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 So today I went to the range. Shot three of my magnum rifles, shoulder got sore, didn't go shoot trap after that But I found out the bolt action bullet speeds were identical to the semiauto which pleased me no end. Ye olde chronograph is getting a workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Chip, as only a bird hunter, how important is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 10 hours ago, Mick S said: In the early part of the last century artists flocked to this area in no small part because of the sunrises and sunsets. The light is different here. Clear skies, high altitude, etc. Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams both did quite a bit of work together in the Santa Fe area. I believe specifically north of Santa Fe. These are just 2 i know of off the top of my head i'm sure there are a lot more. I'm going to have to travel to that area some day. I've only ever traveled through the state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Beasley Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 The Taos area to be exact. Heres a brief story on it. http://www.okeeffecountry.com/taos.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mick S Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Gary Beasley said: The Taos area to be exact. Heres a brief story on it. http://www.okeeffecountry.com/taos.html And just north of Abiquiu, where her Ghost Ranch was/is located. Nicolai Fechin, Leon Gaspard and lots of other Russian painters came to SF and Taos. My grandmother was a painter and built a cabin not far from Taos back in the '30s and another in 1947 where she could spend time painting. That's where I spent all my summer vacations. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post legenddc Posted July 25, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Cut a couple holes in our basement ceiling yesterday with my father in law to fix some AC ducts that weren't connected anymore. Guess my woodworking skills will be used to put up some bracing for the patches. Hoping it stays colder upstairs now and everyone sleeps better. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondhockey Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 On 7/22/2020 at 4:43 AM, wtnhighlander said: The person that develops kudzu into a cash crop could rule the world. That stuff grows up to 14" a day when conditions are [wrong]. (FIFY) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chestnut Posted July 28, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Watched some pipe go in the ground. Feels wrong getting paid to watch people work but some one has to do it. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Not wrong , smart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted July 28, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 See Drew? That degree was worth something, after all! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 12 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: See Drew? That degree was worth something, after all! The young guy on the right of that picture is 16. I talked with him about 2 year tech colleges. He had no idea that they were an option and that a lot of their graduates are in high demand. He was goign to skip college all together and follow his dad to become an operator. He mentioned that they never talk about 2 year degrees in school.... but only push 4 year degrees WTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 As a teacher, I need a four year degree to be licensed. As this is my second “career,” I can say I understand trades. Most of my colleagues do not. They push what they know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 I'll say that in my company, at least, current practice is to expect a 4-year degree or greater from anyone applying for a "leadership" position. I seriously doubt I would be hired if applying under the current ownership. At least, not to my current position, which is a relatively low-level engineering job. Even though when I originally joind the company, I held an technical certification that involved 1800 hours of training, and all the technical credits for a 2-year degree, plus 6 years of experience in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted July 30, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 2 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: I'll say that in my company, at least, current practice is to expect a 4-year degree or greater from anyone applying for a "leadership" position. I seriously doubt I would be hired if applying under the current ownership. At least, not to my current position, which is a relatively low-level engineering job. Even though when I originally joind the company, I held an technical certification that involved 1800 hours of training, and all the technical credits for a 2-year degree, plus 6 years of experience in the field. It's to bad but probably true. Anytime you try and shove everyone through the same hole you most assuredly are not getting the best out of everyone's abilities. I loved college (went as an adult) but it isn't for everyone that's for sure. I crack up every year I do my SIL's taxes and see his 6 figure income on a high school diploma and a CDL. I know a lot of college graduates that would love to make that kind of money and honestly be as happy as he is in is profession. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardA Posted July 30, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 I loved truck driving. Great money, and a lot of freedom, from unnecessary people and problems, and there is a beautiful country to see and visit, especially if you own your truck. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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