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ok, I'm game. Depending how far back, my first career choice was mad scientist, then astronaut then playboy/spy.... lol! I then had a short career as a rock guitarist (disco killed that). Next I became an electronics technician (studied at Cambrian in Sudbury) but board swapping killed that...

If htere's a shop foreman involved, it sounds like your problem might be with the fabricator, not the designer. Just saying (as an engineer).

There's a big difference between theory and application. For example mechanics have no issues following torque ratings but most would be lost calculating them. In my original field (electronics) I would be consumed working demorgan theorems, calculating heat dissipation and R values, fan-out...

Kudos and well met. I was lucky enough to grow up around aircraft, cut my teeth working on (and flying) J3s, Super cubs (on floats), Chipmunks etc. I got my ticket in a Cessna 152 "pop can" at Oshawa when the flying club was still active (sad). I've also been very much into RC scale models all...

LOL! I'm an Electrical Engineer but I refuse to touch anything that's not rated in milliamps. ;) Engineers (university) are strong theoretically, Technicians/Technologists (college) are strong practically. As one of my profs explained: "Engineers design, Technologists roll up the sleeves and...

Thanks! I'm always up for a jam session, family schedule permitting. As for how long I've been playing, we sound similar. I could say 35yrs but, life often gets very busy.

LOL! My chores growing up included splitting and piling wood (by hand), what's the bet your most strenuous was loading the dishwasher?. ;) Dude, in all seriousness, you don't know me from Adam or what I'm capable of. You want to talk endurance, I grew up on a farm, I put myself through...

Thanks, There's a kit sitting right behind me in the video. ;)

I thought I'd share this with you; I was fooling around with a guitar my Mom and I bought for my Dad many years ago, a Fender F-512.He never really like the guitar, he found it difficult to keep in tune and play so I bought it from him and lent him a 6 string semi.The Fender has been following...

I think we hijacked a thread that was never going to be answered. Sorry. Back on topic: people who would abandon a buddy in an accident just to avoid a ticket are scum of the earth. Done. ;)

For a lawyer, you don't listen very well and make excellent use of both inference and innuendo, you are your own stereotype my friend. I never said it was easy now, nor do I think it ever has been. You're quoting prices for homes with full services, typically more than one bathroom, transit...

Baseless from your pov maybe, I regularly interview co-ops .... your pov is from? This is what passes for data in your world? A HS diploma counted for nothing "in my day" and still doesn't. Show me the stats that prove statements like #3. I call bull####, we can argue stats all day long...

I just told you I wasn't going to rant and you reply like I did? Cognitive disorder or intentional argumentative tool? When I was buying, mortgage rates were well into 2 digits, housing in the city was unaffordable and still is, same for tuition. I'll grant that average wages haven't matched...

Replying to someone using that as an example, you're actually making my point.... Layoffs aren't new, nor are financially "tight" times. Those of us who can remember the '80s are shaking or heads. It's never been easy, all that's changed is variety of toys we now think are necessary and...

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I thought the debate was about career? Since when is 'Line Worker' a career? And FYI, my godson is doing exactly this at GM in Oshawa, so much for your denial....

Um ... when was this? I think I missed it... worked my *** off to get where I am and am often pestered by co-ops who think they can walk into a job like mine....

My kids have finally reached the age that I can trust them (mostly) with this kind of stuff now but, I still keep my gear in a locker in the mud room. No need to worry about something being dropped on the bag this way as well.... I guess I developed this habit as I was always a little freaked...

Good call on the helmet exchange. As for equipment, I used to ride in all leathers but am sooooooooo happy to wear breathable armor on those hot days when I'm stuck in traffic. I used to carry water and have to pull over to strip and soak to cool down enough to keep from passing out. Heat...