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8trackdisco Offline
#101 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 10:30 AM EST
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8track the Domestic today.

Putting away laundry, chipping ice & snow away from the curb, squirrels to feed and a dog to be walked.

Sipping on some Cafe' Verona in search of motivation.
Gene363 Offline
#102 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 10:38 AM EST
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Good Rainy Wednesday Morning! It's 60° on the way to 70° today. Bid thunderstorms and a tornado watch today.
Gene363 Offline
#103 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 10:59 AM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
So got an e-mail from the IT job that I've been chasing. IT help desk grunt for the local schools and some work with other surrounding schools and some fire stations, police stations , EMT, town halls etc... that they have contracts with.

They want to hire me and make an offer. Conference call on Thurs morning to go through the hiring process and work out terms and conditions. Haven't talked about money and stuff yet, that will be the Thurs morning meeting and discussion. Nothing is set in stone just yet... we are now in the the negotiation stage.

Have another interview at 10 AM today for a Manuf, Engineering job too (playing both sides of an experienced engineer and a rookie IT guy). Passed the phone interview on this one, and now on to the face to face interview with the owner of the company and some engineering staff. They sound kinda desperate to fill the position and would like me to do some QC stuff too. 2nd interview on this one. We'll see how it pans out.

The engineer job would pay more but if I had the luxury of picking between the two, I'd pick the IT thing for a new challenge even if it pays less.

I'm keeping multiple irons in the fire on the job search and will pick the one that, hopefully, works best fro me.

Eight NINE!



Good luck, chose wisely, as they say. For the engineering job, at some point you might be able to segue into IT. With the engineering/production experience you'll have more bonafides to get IT funding that is too often lacking.
8trackdisco Offline
#104 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 11:38 AM EST
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Hey Cbid Historians.

Anybody recall the name of the Cooking/Baking/Recipes thread we had going a while back?
Ram27 Offline
#105 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 12:03 PM EST
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PSA Don't shop at Shop Rite on senior day and when they have a can can sale. d'oh!
Just got back after watching the peeps loading up 3-4 cases of can goods, as well as 3-4 cases of Progresso Soup in shopping carts and my favorite the peeps riding around on the little shopping vehicles. BLOCKING THE ISLE & HOGGING THE SOUP AREA. Brick wall Brick wall
Ram27 Offline
#106 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 12:04 PM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Hey Cbid Historians.

Anybody recall the name of the Cooking/Baking/Recipes thread we had going a while back?



Sorry Eight the only one I recall was post by FGM crock pot recipes. Think
BuckyB93 Offline
#107 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 12:12 PM EST
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Just got home from the interview at the other place that makes plastic lenses and coatings for lenses and stuff. Interviewed with the owner of the company (small business). They would like me to play manufacturing engineering, a QC role and some IT work. (Red flag #1: One person to spearhead three different roles).

They bought a used piece of equipment to coat lenses (vacuum deposition) that they want to bring online. I have some experience with this in a previous life and it's not an easy thing to do especially if you are using old equipment. Their other equipment is pretty old too. Small private company with legacy equipment, the place looks like it's stuck in the 1990's. (Red flag #2).

The guy was kinda creepy and appeared to be a germaphobe - hesitant to a handshake and completely masked up. First question to me was, "So, you answered no on the vaccination question on the application, can you tell me why?"

I'll play it out but I'm thinking that its a no go on my end. I don't want to step into something that I might regret 6 months down the road. Plus he's a Vikings fan (Red flag #3).
DrafterX Offline
#108 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 12:16 PM EST
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Ram27 wrote:
PSA Don't shop at Shop Rite on senior day and when they have a can can sale. d'oh!
Just got back after watching the peeps loading up 3-4 cases of can goods, as well as 3-4 cases of Progresso Soup in shopping carts and my favorite the peeps riding around on the little shopping vehicles. BLOCKING THE ISLE & HOGGING THE SOUP AREA. Brick wall Brick wall


Next senior can day call Frank and me.. we can clear da soup isle for you... Mellow
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Ram27 Offline
#109 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 12:17 PM EST
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Will do. Applause
8trackdisco Offline
#110 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 12:21 PM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
Plus he's a Vikings fan (Red flag #3).


There are simply some things you can't overlook.
Palama Offline
#111 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 12:21 PM EST
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Sunoverbeach wrote:
Agreed. Good lick to you

Morning, peoples


MACS wrote:
Kinky way to wish a man luck... but no judgment. LOL

Mornin' dudes.


Glad I wasn’t drinking coffee when I read these two posts. Laugh
Gene363 Offline
#112 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 12:28 PM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
Just got home from the interview at the other place that makes plastic lenses and coatings for lenses and stuff. Interviewed with the owner of the company (small business). They would like me to play manufacturing engineering, a QC role and some IT work. (Red flag #1: One person to spearhead three different roles).

They bought a used piece of equipment to coat lenses (vacuum deposition) that they want to bring online. I have some experience with this in a previous life and it's not an easy thing to do especially if you are using old equipment. Their other equipment is pretty old too. Small private company with legacy equipment, the place looks like it's stuck in the 1990's. (Red flag #2).

The guy was kinda creepy and appeared to be a germaphobe - hesitant to a handshake and completely masked up. First question to me was, "So, you answered no on the vaccination question on the application, can you tell me why?"

I'll play it out but I'm thinking that its a no go on my end. I don't want to step into something that I might regret 6 months down the road. Plus he's a Vikings fan (Red flag #3).


Buzzz, next, you get that machine running, assuming it's even possible, it will not be long before they furlough you, just saying.
BuckyB93 Offline
#113 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 6:13 PM EST
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Gene363 wrote:
Buzzz, next, you get that machine running, assuming it's even possible, it will not be long before they furlough you, just saying.


Yeah, that's pretty much my feeling too. Didn't get a warm and fuzzy feeling about the place. I'll send a nice email - "thanks for taking time out of your schedule to meet with me... blah, blah, blah... but I don't think the position is a good match for either of us.... blah, blah, blah"
MACS Offline
#114 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 6:27 PM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Picked up a tranny yesterday. First time I've ever done it on purpose.


Was it heavy? Anxious
MACS Offline
#115 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 6:30 PM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
Yeah, that's pretty much my feeling too. Didn't get a warm and fuzzy feeling about the place. I'll send a nice email - "thanks for taking time out of your schedule to meet with me... blah, blah, blah... but I don't think the position is a good match for either of us.... blah, blah, blah"


If the dude is still wearing a mask and afraid to shake hands, not only no, but heeeeellllll nah.

"You answered no on the vaccination..." - and you asked a question which violates HIPPA laws.
8trackdisco Offline
#116 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 7:08 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Was it heavy? Anxious


Yes. Needed two guys and a forklift. Put it in the back of a white van and turned the radio on. Didn't hear a thing while in transit. It was a used one. (Duh).
Sunoverbeach Online
#117 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 7:20 PM EST
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So, I know it's reality and all, but I'm a little hurt at "stuck in the 1990s" being used as some type of long ago in the times of our forefathers equivalent. Just sayin'
corey sellers Offline
#118 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 7:32 PM EST
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Our forefathers are rolling alot these days

Just sayin...
DrMaddVibe Offline
#119 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 7:47 PM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Yes. Needed two guys and a forklift. Put it in the back of a white van and turned the radio on. Didn't hear a thing while in transit. It was a used one. (Duh).



Damn shims
BuckyB93 Offline
#120 Posted: Wed, Jan 4 2023, 9:05 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
If the dude is still wearing a mask and afraid to shake hands, not only no, but heeeeellllll nah.

"You answered no on the vaccination..." - and you asked a question which violates HIPPA laws.


Not sure it violates HIPPA laws. I answered the question that was posed to me. Maybe he or people working there have issues with all the hype on COVID (real or imaginary... shrug). I explained my stance on it. Some of his business is working with DoD and the feds which still mandate the vax. The guy needs to abide by the rules to keep his money stream going.

Sunoverbeach wrote:
So, I know it's reality and all, but I'm a little hurt at "stuck in the 1990s" being used as some type of long ago in the times of our forefathers equivalent. Just sayin'


Sorry to hurt you, pretty sure you'll get over it (just busting your balls). My music selection is stuck in the 60's, 70's 80's, 90's. My clothing selection is stuck in the 90's. I have tee shirts and other apparel older than my kids (exuding my boxer briefs, socks and a couple thongs that FGM gifted me)

The company has legacy 90's equipment stuff. Old Allen Bradley controllers running the machines which I doubt they even have the operator's manuals for. Looks like they have a niche market/product that they are willing to sit on and maintain for their bread and butter. Not much forward looking for future development. The guy has a business that works for him and his needs. Didn't get the feeling that he wants to grow but just wants to maintain the norm.

Not saying it's a bad thing, just not something I want to sign up for.
Sunoverbeach Online
#121 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 6:46 AM EST
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I hear ya, and don't disagree with your reasoning. Just having trouble accepting the 90s was 30yrs ago. It doesn't feel like 30yrs ago

Morning, peoples
DrMaddVibe Offline
#122 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 7:14 AM EST
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Good for you Bucky.

No such thing as a bad interview. I think of them as opportunities. You'll know where you fit when you see and hear it.

I already like the fact that you're discerning a pigeonholed position and not willing to settle. I've had the misfortune to displace technology and employees with newer technology. 317x controllers for switches and routers (really started with brouters that's how old to the "game" I am!) and saw firsthand how being unwilling to stay current with industry trends and unwilling to learn new technology paints people into corners. Sometimes it parlays into a money making opportunity and old tech stays alive only due to those people (see check sorting and data processing) and their functionality. That seemed like a small time shop and like you already know...as soon as you completed all the tasks you'd end up walking the plank because that ship is a dingy with room for one and he ain't sailing. He's staying on the docks. Milking it for all he can. Because.

See these types as experience to hone the interview process. Gleam the insight into what it is that made them interested in you. Have some sort of "proof" to bring to the table that outlines your abilities and know-how. Always be courteous and well mannered as you never know in this world of mergers and acquisitions you might be talking to a new senior partner or your new teammate. Knife cuts both ways. I always try to research the company I'm interviewing with as well. Who are they, how long they've been in business and ways my background and their business mesh and how I can flourish in that environment. Be willing to keep up with the next big thing that evolves your own position and be ready to switch surfboards.

I'm also proud of you for not settling on the first opportunity that comes a calling. Until you're making that cheddah...you're a man on a mission.

Good luck. Onward and upward!
Gene363 Offline
#123 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 8:11 AM EST
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Good Thursday Morning! It's 48° on the way to 67° today.
DrafterX Offline
#124 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 8:42 AM EST
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Cool Dudes..
DrafterX Offline
#125 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 8:44 AM EST
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Was good to revisit the Big Chief thread... never figured out why Bloody didn't like him... Mellow
corey sellers Offline
#126 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 8:48 AM EST
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Morning gents
JGRAZ Offline
#127 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 9:11 AM EST
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Ram27 wrote:
PSA Don't shop at Shop Rite on senior day and when they have a can can sale. d'oh!
Just got back after watching the peeps loading up 3-4 cases of can goods, as well as 3-4 cases of Progresso Soup in shopping carts and my favorite the peeps riding around on the little shopping vehicles. BLOCKING THE ISLE & HOGGING THE SOUP AREA. Brick wall Brick wall


Little known fact, at least in my area, all the Shop Rites have humidified cases and a fair selection of cigars. Very good prices as well and quite a bit cheaper than my local B&M's
Ram27 Offline
#128 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 9:52 AM EST
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No cigars for sale at our PA Shop Rite, Wednesday is senior day 5% discount, so one can expect a ton of us old basturds,fog



Welcome to Thursday y'all.
MACS Offline
#129 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 11:14 AM EST
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coffee, dog walk, gym, breakfast... all that's left now is a shower and some quality recliner time. Beer
deadeyedick Offline
#130 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 11:20 AM EST
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Morning folks. Gonna be about 65 today. We picked the last of the lemons off the broken branches yesterday and the wifey juiced about two gallons and sliced another 20 lemons that will be frozen and used for summer drinks. The juice will be poured into ice cube trays and frozen also for lemonade and other drinks in the summer. The other half of the tree still has maybe 200 and will be picked later.

Going to need to somehow protect the south face of the tree from getting sun burnt now that it has no shade on that side.
dkeage Offline
#131 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 2:19 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Was good to revisit the Big Chief thread... never figured out why Bloody didn't like him... Mellow

Well, he WAS Bloody, so....
delta1 Offline
#132 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 2:51 PM EST
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Hello guys...been MIA for a bit...continuing to deal with issues around my older sister's health (she has a permanent room at the local ER) and living environment...I won't violate her HIPPA rights, but she is in a downward spiral and will need a higher standard of care soon...

so...now 8track is playing with trannies too??? You should exchange notes with Danm...he's got plenty of experience with them...

wtf happened to our dear ol DMV??? the kinder, gentler, caring dude who's masquerading as him doesn't fool us one bit...
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#133 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 2:51 PM EST
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Conference calls all morning. Made red beans & rice for lunch. Another 1.5 hours of conference calls up next.
delta1 Offline
#134 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 2:54 PM EST
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glad I don't hafta sit in the room with you for the conference call this afternoon...now I see the connection to your avatar
Ram27 Offline
#135 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 5:46 PM EST
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Welcome back delta, will keep you and your family in our prayers.
tonygraz Offline
#136 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 6:47 PM EST
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Haven't noticed any cigar counters at Shop Rite near here, but I rarely go there to shop. Yesterday was one of those times and the Can_Can was on and the store was more crowded than usual.
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#137 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 7:00 PM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
Morning folks. Gonna be about 65 today. We picked the last of the lemons off the broken branches yesterday and the wifey juiced about two gallons and sliced another 20 lemons that will be frozen and used for summer drinks. The juice will be poured into ice cube trays and frozen also for lemonade and other drinks in the summer. The other half of the tree still has maybe 200 and will be picked later.


That surely is "making lemonade out of lemons"!!!
8trackdisco Offline
#138 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 7:36 PM EST
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Rain mixed with snow motivated me to do another 4 hours at the shpo. Uneventful and home by noon for snow and ice removal along with a dog walk.

A mini nap followed by BLTs.
MACS Offline
#139 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2023, 7:38 PM EST
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I smoked a cigar in the garage with a couple beers and some tunes.

Wife and dog even joined me... I put the patio chairs and a dog bed out there.
DrafterX Offline
#140 Posted: Fri, Jan 6 2023, 7:40 AM EST
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Cool Dudes...
Ram27 Offline
#141 Posted: Fri, Jan 6 2023, 8:11 AM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Cool Dudes...



Friday greeting X & y'all peeps. Wink
danmdevries Offline
#142 Posted: Fri, Jan 6 2023, 8:36 AM EST
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Happy Friday fellas

In 2 hours i gotta drive back to work for drug and tobacco testing.
Ram27 Offline
#143 Posted: Fri, Jan 6 2023, 8:40 AM EST
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Good luck 🤞 danm.
DrafterX Offline
#144 Posted: Fri, Jan 6 2023, 8:43 AM EST
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Ram..!! Laugh
deadeyedick Offline
#145 Posted: Fri, Jan 6 2023, 8:48 AM EST
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Morning gents.

I see smokes, drinks and drugs in danm's future.
danmdevries Offline
#146 Posted: Fri, Jan 6 2023, 8:53 AM EST
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Got a precut little cigar of some sort already in my shirt pocket. Once the piss is capped and the blood is drawn I'm lighting up on the walk back to my car and stinking up the beater on my way home. Nothing more though.
danmdevries Offline
#147 Posted: Fri, Jan 6 2023, 10:18 AM EST
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Best cigar/pipe is always the one after my drug test.

This one's a LP T52 cigarillo and surprisingly pretty decent. Did not have high hopes but for the $1per I bought em for I could do worse.
corey sellers Offline
#148 Posted: Fri, Jan 6 2023, 10:25 AM EST
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Morning gents
Gene363 Offline
#149 Posted: Fri, Jan 6 2023, 10:26 AM EST
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Good Friday Morning! It's a clear 53° on the way to 61° today.

Today I'm trying to keep my back from getting too POed and I'll finish cleaning a centerfire rifle I took to the range late yesterday. Before going to the range I helped with the demolition of a rotting access ramp at our neighborhood clubhouse, a contractor is pouring a concrete replacement. I had the only truck so we took it all to the dump, including the concrete post anchors. My back was not at all happy about the loading and unloading part.
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#150 Posted: Fri, Jan 6 2023, 10:33 AM EST
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Never piss off the back! fog

A really nice sunrise on the morning walk so instead of 5 it went to 7 ish and 15600 steps.
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