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| packmule | Mar 4 2006, 01:20 PM Post #31 |
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I am sorry to hear that you can no longer work. I can relate to being pre-judged. My father never approved of my career choice, believing me better suited for something white collar, e.g. becoming a lawyer, politician, even a teacher. -- Most homeowners I talk to would probably be surprised to learn I have a college degree, or that I am a certified Landscape Technician(not a prerequisite in the industry for what I do but it is a helpful course for improving my level of competence). The work you describe being a part of sounds very tough, and you worked hard at it as well, which I commend you for, as I would anyone who works in rough-and-tough jobs. Have you considered any kind of a work-at-home job situation for yourself? :) |
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| KaijuFanatic | Mar 4 2006, 11:36 PM Post #32 |
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Thanks very much. I agree, it's tough when someone is prejudged because of anything, but because of the line of work they do, simply amazes me! Obviously, we'd all like to be financially secure and do exactly what we'd love and in spite of not being financially secure, some of us still enjoy or enjoyed the work we did. I think the bigger picture here is, we aer working. :D We aren't asking for a free ride in life and I think that's the main thing with working. As for working at home, some of my health issues don't really allow for that, but should any of my health issues ever improve, I'd definitely go for that or even back in the regular work-force. I think your work sounds very interesting and being out in the fresh air is probably a great benefit, rather than being stuck within four walls for 8+ hours a day. :) |
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| packmule | Mar 4 2006, 11:51 PM Post #33 |
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I do enjoy working outside more than working indoors(I was a retail manager before getting into The Green industry, managing shoe stores for Thom McAn here in Atlanta, and in Hickory, NC-I also ran a Florsheim store in Atlanta for a year in 1995-these mall shoe stores closed en masse due to the proliferation of Shoe Carnivals and Payless Outlets, hence the need for my career shift). Working outside isn't easy-it is very arduous and often I can get very dirty. I have mild arthritis in my feet, achy knees in cold weather(from running Cross country and playing football in HS), and I get tension headaches a lot. I carry a small kit in my truck with medicinals, OTC stuff I can take to keep me going. I'm sure you can relate to all of this. I quit smoking 7 years ago(I smoked on and off for about 12 years), quit my smokeless tobacco habit, and have cut back on my beer consumption to practically nil. I do what I can to keep going. Always forward I like to say. Never very fast, but forward. I hope, KF, that you can re-enter the workforce some day. And thanks for sharing this info about yourself here. :) |
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| Legionmaster | Mar 5 2006, 08:42 AM Post #34 |
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I work at a Jo-Ann Fabrics superstore. My mom has had a job there for a while, and last summer I hopped on the bandwagon too. Officially I work in recieving, but I do more random stuff than anything else. I'm still in High School though, but I plan do study Biology in college. No idea where I want to go yet. I also am thinking about a career in syndicated cartooning. |
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| packmule | Mar 5 2006, 09:19 AM Post #35 |
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I do periodic yardwork on the side for a woman whose husband is an employee of The Cartoon Network. He works, I believe, as a writer. He told me the cartoon business can be lots of hours and constant pressure to make deadlines. He also told me it is alot of fun. You mention studying biology in college. If you do that would you use a Biology degree to jump off into medical school? I do not know much about biology(obviously), which is why I ask. The few guys I knew in college who majored in biology went on to medical school. Just curious as to what kind of doors a degree like this can open. :) |
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| Legionmaster | Mar 5 2006, 05:46 PM Post #36 |
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Big no. I'd rather be a teacher. I just like Biology a lot, so I think it would be a good subject to teach. |
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| packmule | Mar 5 2006, 06:24 PM Post #37 |
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Teaching is a noble profession. From what I have read of teacher shortages in this country I think your services as a teacher would be greatly appreciated. :) |
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| Ghost the Bat | Mar 6 2006, 03:30 PM Post #38 |
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I haven't had a job yet, but I plan on getting one soon (really want to earn some money) Once I finish High School, I plan on going to college and join the Navy. Hopefully I can get into a job as a photographer, as thats what ive always wanted to do. And I hopefully can make it into the 7th Naval Fleet which has a Naval Station near Tokyo Bay. Ive been taking Photography classes at my school, Im doing all that I can to try and make my career choice come true. |
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| Ghost the Bat | Mar 6 2006, 03:32 PM Post #39 |
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I only have two noticable habits. 1. I crack my knuckles a lot. 2. I tend to run my hand through my hair over and over whenever im bored O.o |
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| packmule | Mar 6 2006, 10:16 PM Post #40 |
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At least you have the hair Ghost. I haven't had that luxury in, oh...about 14 years, since I was 30 years old. crazy |
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| packmule | Mar 6 2006, 10:20 PM Post #41 |
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Sounds like a plan. As a veteran and former Naval officer let me tell you the U.S. Navy is a lot of hard work and also a lot of fun and travel, all at once. Good luck in your endeavors, and keep me posted as to your status, as always at your leisure sir. :D |
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| packmule | Mar 12 2006, 11:24 AM Post #42 |
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The juror summons cost me a day of work(about $70) angry orange . Luckily my "group" was allowed to leave a few hours after reporting. I am, unfortunately, subject to recall. I hope it does not happen anytime soon. silver surprised |
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| packmule | Mar 14 2006, 09:19 PM Post #43 |
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The title says it all. Post what you think is the best cable movie channel, and explain your response. All replies welcome. ---- Thread starter: I cast my vote for Turner Classic Movies, which opened my eyes(and wallet for subsequent DVD purchases ) to the world of "dramatic" and "epic" films. As a former junkie of sci-fi/horror/kaiju movies I am happy to say that I now watch and enjoy other types of films as well. :)
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| KaijuFanatic | Mar 15 2006, 08:13 AM Post #44 |
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I'd have to cast my vote for, Turner Classic Movies, as well. I don't get any 'premium' channels, but TCM is wonderful for all the reasons already listed by packmule. I also enjoy the in-house specials made by TCM that showcase film stars, studios are films....some very interesting documentaries and such have been done by TCM. |
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| packmule | Mar 18 2006, 07:26 PM Post #45 |
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No love for AMC KF? Maybe you are like me...wondering what happened to this channel, that used to show films commercial-free and letterboxed? Opinions on AMC? eyebrow |
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| KaijuFanatic | Mar 20 2006, 08:44 PM Post #46 |
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Just noticed the birthday at the bottom of the page, so hope your birthday is an enjoyable one and you're 'gifted', nicely. :D I would sing, but it might make your ears bleed! |
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| packmule | Mar 20 2006, 09:31 PM Post #47 |
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Thanks. I usually get a couple of DVDs on this day. Today was no exception-received Saw II and The Devil's Rejects. Thanks for remembering KF. It means a lot. Mr Green |
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| Ghost the Bat | Mar 20 2006, 10:12 PM Post #48 |
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As I said at Kaiju Galaxy, Happy Birthday Packmule. I sincerely hope you had a great day. :) EDIT: wow what a coincidence, I just watched Saw II tonight with a friend, its a great movie. My quote in my sig is also from the film. |
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| King Joe | Mar 21 2006, 04:57 PM Post #49 |
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Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to packmule, happy birthday to you! How old ar eyou now? Just kidding. Anywho, happy birthday lee, I hope you have a good day. |
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| packmule | Mar 21 2006, 06:41 PM Post #50 |
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Thank you Corey. And thanks again to Ghost The Bat, Kaiju Fanatic, and Queen Bee(sent me a birthday greeting @ Kaiju galaxy site)-I am truly glad that you all are here, and a part of this site. Our membership is small right now, but the individuals that are here are all good people of high character. :D |
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| Ro-Dan | Mar 25 2006, 02:16 AM Post #51 |
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Pack, I completely missed your birthday! I feel so bad. I hope you had a great time anyway. I'll just say Happy Belated Birthday to ya, my friend. :D |
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| packmule | Mar 26 2006, 11:35 AM Post #52 |
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No need to feel bad. Birthdays for me are a low-key affair. I always get a few movies on DVD from two friends, this year being no different- Saw II, which I liked, and leaves open the possibility of a 3rd film, and The Devil's Reject's, another fun, and hellified(almost literally) Rob Zombie vehicle. Thanks for the birthday wish Dan-appreciated. :) |
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| packmule | Mar 26 2006, 11:46 AM Post #53 |
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I like O'Reilly okay. He makes good points but can be blunt, even very brusque at times. I do not watch these political shows very much. Having said that I would rather watch this than the parody shows like The Colbert Report or shows like Bill Maher's or Lou Dobbs, the latter an individual who dedicates, IMO, an inordinately excessive amount of time to the discussion of illegal aliens in the U.S.-I think it's an important topic , to be sure, but it seems like it is the only thing ever being discussed on his show. Another show I watch periodically: Nancy Grace-a former prosecutor, she's my kind of woman-strong, opinionated, but also I think compassionate about her work. Mr Green |
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| Queen Bee | Mar 28 2006, 12:42 PM Post #54 |
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My favorite channels: DIY (though I suck at repair jobs, I can dream.......) A & E SPIKE A bit of an odd combination for a female, but I like what I like! |
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| Queen Bee | Mar 30 2006, 01:42 AM Post #55 |
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Jury duty, I remember the pain. It's been some time, but there were 4 trials during the time I was on jd, and guess who was picked to sit on 3 of them. Could you believe my luck!!! Anyway, one of my pet peaves; impolite people- waiting in line at the gas station, the car at the pump has a fill up on the opposite side as I do: as I've sat there for 5 monutes or so, a car pulls up behind him, just as he is pulling away, looks in my direction, smirks, and guess who is left waiting agian!!! After waiting another 5 minutes for this rude little peacock to finish up, as he's pulling away, another older lady pulls up and follows him ;looking right at me and knowing I've waited. What gall!! It's obvious that some people need to learn what politeness is; obviously they hadn't been taught about taking turns as children. Good thing I wasn't on my way to work, and running late. I may have forgotten I was a lady, and used a few colorful metafors to show my disdain!!!! Their lucky I show a bit more self control then they... :( |
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| packmule | Mar 31 2006, 05:54 PM Post #56 |
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I can relate to these shenanigans you mention. As someone who rides the bus frequently(I own a motorcycle but I don't ride it very often-okay because my job is only 2.3 miles from my apt) I notice, almost daily, when the bus pulls up to the passenger loading area in the AM, people haul ass to get on as quickly as possible to get a seat-many of them will sit down on the outside of the seat and place their bag on the other part of the seat beside them(taking up two seats now). Yet, in the afternoon, when the bus pulls into the station and it is time to disembark the bus, everyone takes their sweet damn time. When I ride the bus I no longer sit in any seat, I just stand. I also wait until everyone else is onboard before I get on the bus. IMO it is a very rude, very mean world that we live in. Common courtesy is no longer common, and I can see the day when it may become nonexistent. I know that there are many, many good people in this world, I just wish, at this point in my life living in this city, that I knew more than two of them. :unsure: |
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| packmule | Mar 31 2006, 06:00 PM Post #57 |
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Pardon my ignorance but what the heck is DIY? :o... |
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| packmule | Apr 6 2006, 02:01 AM Post #58 |
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Where do you hang out on the internet? Do you have several internet locales you frequent regularly, or do you surf endlessly(and aimlessly ) throughout cyberspace? Post your favorite internet "hangouts" here. Post your browser favorites or bookmarks here, or just talk about the sites that you regularly visit. Thread starter-Packmule's: Being a news and sports junkie I browse sites like MSN.com and Yahoo.com daily. I also frequent the tech downloads sites fairly frequently, e.g. PC Advisor. Finally, there are the kaiju discussion boards that I monitor frequently(if not daily): Toho Kingdom, Monster Zero, It Came From Planet X, Kaiju Galaxy, and Kaijuphile.com |
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| KaijuFanatic | Apr 6 2006, 09:21 AM Post #59 |
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I spend a lot of time browsing Yahoo, ESPN, IMDb, DVD sites as well as classic horror sites. I'll edit this post to add some of the site names in a bit. :) |
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| Ghost the Bat | Apr 6 2006, 01:38 PM Post #60 |
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I used to go to Netraptor.org all the time, until I found Tohokingdom. (Netraptor.org is a Sonic the Hedgehog fan site) I tend to visit IMDB frequently and I go to PSO-world.com alot along with GameFAQS.com and Tourettesguy.com Besides that I usually just surf the net on Google for whatever I am interested in. Or I use Wikipedia.org, real cool online encyclopedia it is. |
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