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The Mastiff
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FLYcrash said:
Mastiff, sorry to hear of hard times. Best wishes to all.
Thanks Flycrash. I appreciate it. Everytime I go near the hospital or doctors though I see people a lot worse off than me so I can't really help but feel fortunate that so far I've got a place to live, a son to keep the family going, and a wonderfull best friend in Finn the Mastiff.

I feel blessed and also have the belief that life is a test that no one ever said was easy. Thanks again, Regards, Joe
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Field biologist, former infantry.

Don't get to spend as much time outdoors as I used to though... :(

10 days in the mountains without water or electricity will probably make me feel better :D

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I am an equipment operator in a large oil refinery. 16 years. Rotating 12-hour shift work schedule. Awake at night, asleep during the day and vice versa. I'm just trying to do my 25 & get the **** outta there. It was very cool reading through this thread and seeing what everyone does to support their Spyder habit.

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I'm an LEO/Deputy Sheriff for 11 years. Defensive Tactics Instructor and Arson Ivestigator to along with the routine patrol duties. There's some other things I'm involved in at the Office, but I'll wait to announce that :p ??? There are 3 other Knifebros that know, but it's kinda Secret for now.

For those that don't know.......I also Race BMX :cool: ;) . Take Good Care All and Be Safe Always.

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squad314 wrote:I'm a 20 year City Firefighter and small business owner.
Hey Glad to see you are still around.....

We should update each other!

Me, I am now a high school teacher .... I used to teach to 1st graders, wich was really fun, but now I am "dealing" with drug users, dealer, wannabees of high school....

French teacher I am..... but more of a guidance I have to be...

But still love the job....

("Please, Alex-Sandra, try to stop the heavy stuff and also try to keep your job" ..... That is the job)

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The Deacon wrote:Well, if this is to believed...

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I'm either a child pornographer or a money launderer. I will leave which to your imagination. Image

Otherwise, at least for the next 348 days, I'm a Database Applications Programmer (recently retitled to Information Technology Specialist III - Database) :rolleyes: for New York State. :D
lol thanx for the chuckle Paul :D
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I'm a grad student working on my masters in Ecology. I work retail, and/or have been employed through my university doing some field biology.
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I'm an animal control officer armed with an AAS CJ Degree.
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I'm in my 15th year as a professional firefighter and I'm also a seakayak guide/instructor. Great having two jobs that I love!
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I am a Surgical Technologist. I am currently a Traveling Surgical Technologist, and am in Alaska. I will be here for a little less than 3 weeks.
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I am the Sergeant of a three-man Rapid Tactical Force at one of America’s largest indoor retail shopping areas.

:p


No, actually, my job is quite boring. I work in Retail (mostly dealing with returns/customer service).
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Wine Pimp

Its a tough job.....you know getting all the free samples and dusting......

And having to taste all the wines.......yeah, its a tough job. :D


This picture was taken a few months ago....my free samples are up to about three times this amount now. :eek: I give Wine away like water, I will never be able to taste half of this before it goes bad. ( I have over five mixed cases sitting in my garage.)

Prices go from $9-$50 per bottle (anybody in NC over 21 want a couple free samples :cool: )

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[quote="Blackhair"]I am the Sergeant of a three-man Rapid Tactical Force at one of America’s largest indoor retail shopping areas.

:p QUOTE]

This can't be so, there is only ONE mall ninja! ;) :D

So-Lo Nice benefit!!
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Flight Paramedic on an EC135 Helicopter in western North Carolina. I have an office with a view...
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So-Lo wrote:Wine Pimp

Its a tough job.....you know getting all the free samples and dusting......

And having to taste all the wines.......yeah, its a tough job. :D


This picture was taken a few months ago....my free samples are up to about three times this amount now. :eek: I give Wine away like water, I will never be able to taste half of this before it goes bad. ( I have over five mixed cases sitting in my garage.)

Prices go from $9-$50 per bottle (anybody in NC over 21 want a couple free samples :cool: )

Image
Hey..

How there are soo much "fleur de lys" on these bottles... There are Quebec's official flower emblems......

Care to send some north?... I'll be more than glad to reply with an elaborate analyse that would make any wine tastor as shy as an hbo tv viewer answering "I don't know who he is" at the question: "Who is Sam Fisher?"...

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After having served over 36 years in the Royal Netherlands Air Force I retired 2 years ago. Since, I work for a well known small cutlery company from Golden, Colorado as their European Representative.
I take part in Trade- and consumers shows, visit distributors and dealers. Do sharpening clinics etc. I now live pretty much on the road..... :) :spyder:
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What I do for a living.

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I'm a real estate appraiser trainee, certified general, in northern NJ. I used to work in the tropical fish industry in wholesale and distribution.
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I process chlorine for a living, my lungs love me for it! :)

I also make bleach and mix up batches of sodium hydroxide, both of which get loaded into tankers.

I really like my job!
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I'm a warehouse operator & a boid breeder on the side!
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Student: Studying town and regional planning, going to do my masters in environment management hopefully next year. Work part time for town planning consultants.
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