Own your own company?

I think I remember this thread from a year ago or so.....but I'll bite......retired telephone cable maitenance splicer......now doing social work in Florida.

john

Just got some of the same type news from guys at my old garage...so don't feel like the Lone Ranger.

john

RainDog wrote: President and majority owner of a building automation company that specializes in enterprise class HVAC control systems, high end security systems, card access systems and digital surveillance systems. We excel at making divergent building technologies operate as a cohesive whole. That there is the elevator pitch for ECC Controls.

Dude You nailed it, you can stand up a chamber of commerce meeting and get that out in one breath.

I"m partners in a company that makes precast concrete manholes. The kind jbear and possibly Gary used to crawl around in.
We also do small bridges, buildings, and BOAT RAMPS!
Steve

Presently, I own a custom charter/party bus. Did teach Indus. Tech/Indus. Arts for 34 years retiring in 1996.

jbear wrote: I think I remember this thread from a year ago or so.....

May have been before my time here. Sorry if a repeat, but it is interesting to get an idea of everyones background.

I'm a FAA licensed AMT (mechanic) working for Delta Airlines in the Engine Composite Shop. I repair engine fairings, sound absorbing liners, fan containment cases, engine cases etc. LOTS of fiberglass work. Throw in some metal honeycomb, metal bonding repair too.

Job has come in handy as I've learned alot about fiberglass, and epoxies. ( And I thought superglue was some good stuff). Repaired a wakeboard or two along with some other stuff.

Prior to that I worked in aircraft systems in the overhaul dept.

azeus17 wrote: I am in package development for a company that makes haircare products that are sold mostly to salons. So basically, I kind of develope the way the shampoo gets from our manufacturing, into a bottle, in a box, on a pallet, on a truck and to a DC.

Any chance we can get a Pallet of Grecian Formula dropped at Jbears place and a Thimble or 2 of shampoo off to Reid?

azeus17 wrote: Kristof- They must pay you army guys pretty well over there. Good for you! I don't know exactly what they pay over here, but I know it is not enough for what they do. I don't know how you guys can do it.

Well we do get paid, but won't get rich with it. But as so many soldiers in both our countries, I too do it because I'm a patriot.
I only wish that it would be appreciated more by some people who take their freedom for granted...

But, that has been elaborately discussed in another topic...

JBear,

You know as we get older, no matter what color it is, as long as it's there!!

Amen brother CQ....but I wouldn't care as long as I was as handsome as the famous ReidP.....

john

Military first. Left after a not too fun Viet Nam trip..see the world!! HA!. Bummed around,raced motorcycles professionally, left due to low pay in the sixties and early seventies. Trained in hydraulics, SCR electronics and LPG fuel systems, worked in the forklift and equipment industry for twenty years, good pay, lots of pain and a few injuries. Semi-retired. While living on my Pacemaker motor yacht, where we still are, the marina asked me to work. Went to OMC and Yamaha training, worked on all the inboard systems for the next fifteen years, never did like working on ob's. Keep trying to completely retire but the marina still needs help from time to time and I own several boats, off road vehicles, etc. Have to work sometimes to keep up the bad habits. Gave up on the Grecian...white goes well with a tan. Forgot to mention that the only thing I never stopped all those years was that I skied or barefooted every year from 1951 'til the 90's when I thought I was too old to ski. WRONG answer, I'm doing it again.
I watched my father run his own business...worked for others. Listen to eric regarding self employment. Long hours, less time to ski.
Ken

jbear wrote: CQ: This is my natural color! Now anyhow...used to be brown. john

It looks good on you and emphasizes your wisdom

8122pbrainard wrote: John and I have that look of wisdom and class. What's that saying John? Something about snow on the volcano but a fire inside?

LOL Pete! Though I hope you're not talking about the Vesuvius... that volcano has been dormant for ages and is not likely to fire up again...!

quinner wrote: JBear, You know as we get older, no matter what color it is, as long as it's there!!

You WERE talking about your hair, right quinner? Reminds of the big-bellied Chicagoan who when at the doctor was asked, "when was the last time you saw your penis?", and the guy tells the doc, "oh, several yrs ago." "So why don't you diet?" (heard as 'dye it'), asks the doc. "Why, what color is it now?", asked quinner.

And thanks Jbear for trying to lift my heavily damaged ego, as I know he was taking a stab at the ReidDome.

As for work, I'm still partners in a construction company which builds and services cellular facilities. I gravitated to this 18 yrs ago as a transition from an architectural career where I was doing design work for BellSouth wireless facilities.