What good thing happened while you were at work today?
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Pablo
Master Bike Builder & Forum Sponsor
Today I found out two people will be out all next week, of course I will do the work of three + people, plus run two businesses. Good news? It beats the alternative! And yes I asked and prayed for it, so not complaining!!
PS all the pictures here are great!!
PS all the pictures here are great!!
CTripps
Active Member
Our day ended yesterday with a trip to the dump, to get rid of a bunch of junk. While there, I spotted this bike. So after I unload a pile of old duct metal, I talked to one of the employees for a minute.
I said, "Too bad there are signs around the place saying 'no salvaging'."
He goes, "Oh?"
"Yeah, it's a shame that bike over there is going to waste."
He answered, "What bike? If you'll excuse me, I have a coffee over there in the break room."
I said, "Have a great day."
It's probably going to work out for a CG motor, though it might be a little tight in there. It's got just over 15" on the seat tube. On quick inspection, the only thing wrong with it is a pair of flat tires. If nothing else, I can always strip it for parts.
I said, "Too bad there are signs around the place saying 'no salvaging'."
He goes, "Oh?"
"Yeah, it's a shame that bike over there is going to waste."
He answered, "What bike? If you'll excuse me, I have a coffee over there in the break room."
I said, "Have a great day."
It's probably going to work out for a CG motor, though it might be a little tight in there. It's got just over 15" on the seat tube. On quick inspection, the only thing wrong with it is a pair of flat tires. If nothing else, I can always strip it for parts.
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Trey
$50 Cruiser
Nice! The dump is where I got my first cool bike; a Schwinn Stingray, yellow no less.
I am usually unnessicary at my job, and so I went home and got on my bike. The Gallatin River is a mile or so down the road, and there are a bunch of trails all around, so I went for it. The only problem I ran into was going through some of the washes... shook the mess outta my gas tank, and spilled some fuel onto the paint. But well worth it.
I am usually unnessicary at my job, and so I went home and got on my bike. The Gallatin River is a mile or so down the road, and there are a bunch of trails all around, so I went for it. The only problem I ran into was going through some of the washes... shook the mess outta my gas tank, and spilled some fuel onto the paint. But well worth it.
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chainmaker
Well-Known Member
Finally got an official job offer in the mail, I'm going to be helping keep Americas first and oldest subway system up and running. GOODBYE CRUEL KITCHENS!!!!!
Mike B
New Member
Yes, good for you Chainmaker, machinist pay beats restaurant pay anyday.
The Co gave me my retirement lunch last Thursday. The Pres and my engineering boss were up to "help" the sales guys. The usual discussions of business opportunities and how best to get them with some well wishes on my new life. Business as usual. It was perfect. I saw up front and personal that which I no longer want any part of. And the Pres gave me $200 at Bass Pro Shops. Good for me -
The Co gave me my retirement lunch last Thursday. The Pres and my engineering boss were up to "help" the sales guys. The usual discussions of business opportunities and how best to get them with some well wishes on my new life. Business as usual. It was perfect. I saw up front and personal that which I no longer want any part of. And the Pres gave me $200 at Bass Pro Shops. Good for me -
Trey
$50 Cruiser
Well alright folks, it is 2015. I'd like to wish a happy new year to all! Did you make a resolution? Did it have something to do with building fewer Gas-Bikes? Well forget it!
I apologize for not posting in my own thread very often, but I don't own a computer (I know, I know... but probably this year). I do read your posts from my phone, and there have been some ups and downs, but that keeps things interesting right?
As far as me, I've actually taken back the first job I got after Uncle Sam let me loose, with the same pay. That pay-rate does NOT fall under 'good thing', but the freedom to come and go basically as I choose, does. So, I've got a job I like, with people I like, and I'm in Montana. Guess I'm doin pretty dang ok!
Keep the good (and so so) stuff coming!
I apologize for not posting in my own thread very often, but I don't own a computer (I know, I know... but probably this year). I do read your posts from my phone, and there have been some ups and downs, but that keeps things interesting right?
As far as me, I've actually taken back the first job I got after Uncle Sam let me loose, with the same pay. That pay-rate does NOT fall under 'good thing', but the freedom to come and go basically as I choose, does. So, I've got a job I like, with people I like, and I'm in Montana. Guess I'm doin pretty dang ok!
Keep the good (and so so) stuff coming!
Dan
Staff
Congrats Trey & Lud!
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Other day am sitting in my car. I have one main contract and was thinking of ways to pick up work. Call comes in from a theater that wants me to do the same courier work for them that I do for the museum that is my main contract. Every thing would be going to the same places. So the universe doubled my pay for the same work and expense.
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Other day am sitting in my car. I have one main contract and was thinking of ways to pick up work. Call comes in from a theater that wants me to do the same courier work for them that I do for the museum that is my main contract. Every thing would be going to the same places. So the universe doubled my pay for the same work and expense.