not so pros

[Stump Shot]

Mid way through Technical College(1986/87), my fabrication teacher died from consumption. I went and saw him on his death bed, said he had just too much junk in his lungs from welding and that it was his time. Well after the first ten years of it I could see the writing on the wall for me. Tried all manor of trades to minimize welding time, seemed like I always had to revert back to it though. Last job I did I coughed and hacked so bad, I said to myself this is it, no more inside work. The welding shop that gave me portable welding referrals went out of business so I don't get any more calls. Don't think I'll go looking for more either, be nice to save a little bit of welding for myself some day. No one much needs an old dinosaur stick welder like me anyhow. Sure did like burning them up though, everything has its time I reckon.

 

[Stihl working Hard]

Will probably be pulling this out of the truck come spring, my welding days are about done.

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Won't it get damaged in the back of your truck with all the poxy weather your having

 

[Stihl working Hard]

Good morning All...cant catch a break here with this fog and rain!

Good morning Simon how's your day going

 

[Stump Shot]

So you younger guys out there welding pay heed, get the proper ventilation for yourself if you want to stay in the game long and not burn out.

 

[Stihl working Hard]

Mornings and stuff.....

Have a great day today Brian

 

[Stump Shot]

Won't it get damaged in the back of your truck with all the poxy weather your having

What is "poxy"? No matter, no it won't get damaged being in the truck, been there for years now.

 

[dall]

how old are you steve

 

[Stump Shot]

how old are you steve

Forty eight years young by the calender, forty eight years old by my body. Forty nine come spring.

 

[Stihl working Hard]

What is "poxy"? No matter, no it won't get damaged being in the truck, been there for years now.

Poxy translation (chit) weather

 

[Stihl working Hard]

Forty eight years young by the calender, forty eight years old by my body. Forty nine come spring.

Iam older than you

 

[Stihl working Hard]

how old are you steve

Spring chicken

 

[Stump Shot]

Poxy translation (chit) weather

Learned something new today.

 

[Stump Shot]

Spring chicken

But I gave 'er hell when I was young, paying for it now.

 

[Stihl working Hard]

Learned something new today.

Or Iam having a poxy day

 

[Stihl working Hard]

But I gave 'er hell when I was young, paying for it now.

Is it from working in confined space or just lack of ventilation

 

[dall]

im 42 and ive been welding for about 20 years on the job i do more than just weld and i dont care if i do weld on every job

 

[Czed]

Gave the neighbors dog two packs of hot dogs and he took them one at a time into their house lolView attachment 50091

He's back for more this is trip he hangs around all the time.

 

[Stump Shot]

im 42 and ive been welding for about 20 years on the job i do more than just weld and i dont care if i do weld on every job

Some fellas are tougher than others, I'm just not one of them, it(welding) served me well over the years, I'm not complaining. Saw all but a handful of the fifty states and met a lot of really good people along the way.

 

[Stump Shot]

He's back for more this is trip he hangs around all the time.View attachment 50103

He's got you pegged!

 

[leadfarmer]

Good morning Rodney did you get all your wood cut up

No , I have about the same amount to do yet. Should have plenty of wood for the next year o so[emoji2]