NorCal Kayak Anglers
General => Classifieds => For Sale => Topic started by: mooch on January 25, 2010, 06:56:16 PM
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Inspired from this post from a while back....
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,3346.0.html
If you have any updates, please feel free to post here / Thank you.
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Design and develop medical devices (and a few yak parts). Need engineering and technician help from time to time. If you have related experience, feel free to send me a PM.
www.siriusengineering.com (http://www.siriusengineering.com)
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Same as mentioned in original thread. Although now I'm a father of 2 girls so guess I now have 2 jobs. :smt044
Michael
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Still pluggin away at the company I helped start 8(!!) years ago. http://www.whitehatsec.com We have a few openings in customer service and security engineering. These are entry level jobs...
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By day a mild mannered manufacturing engineer.
I moonlight as a mechanical designer/drafter in the evenings, hopefully I'll turn the moonlighting gig into full time, I like the boss better.
Sirius I'll PM you.
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High Tech Recruiter. Happy to help out any NCKA'ers looking for jobs. I have been doing recruiting in the valley for close to 20 years. I've offered my network connections for a few others on the board. I can honestly say best way to get a job is from connections. Cool thread Mooch!
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20 years of wine country transportation and tours, 9 years as sole proprietor of Magnum Tours in St. Helena. We specialize in high end wine country itineraries for weathly tourists! We are the ones that reclycle money from very wealthy people in to the hands of locals!
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By day, I'm an attorney.
At night, I'm still that same attorney who hasn't finished his work to prepare for the next day's deposition, but who still makes time to get on the NCKA forum during breaks to check out posts, dream about RF season opener and eventually going to sleep to repeat the cycle.
I have a wonderful wife and 2 kids who help me with the reality check and remind me of who I really work for.
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Impressive bunch of individuals and families here, together we could actually accomplish a lot!
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Manufacturing Test Engineer by day.....want to be a kayak fly fisherman on the weekends.
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Currently unemployed....but will be heading to Ketchikan, Alaska in April 2010 and will be working here....
www.ketchikankayakco.com
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Printed circuit and cable assembly and testing, (contract manufacturing).
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Worked in feature film for the last 6 years, moved to the Bay Area and started working with the Santa Clara County Fire Department a little over a year ago. Any firefighters on this site?
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Database applications development during the week, catfish farmer on the weekends :smt001 with one son freshly on his own and another at UC Merced
Ben
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Retired Senior Vice President, Longs Drug Stores, 34 years. Currently serving as a Grand Juror/Home Brewer/Kayak Angler.
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I run the Asia Pacific operations for a small software company (storage virtualization software). Been with them from startup phase 10 years ago!
By night I take calls from the various territory heads from Japan to Australia while puttering with fishing and kayak gear in the garage - usually with a Racer5 in hand, and Jimi Hendrix in the background.
First baby on the way with my Japanese wife of 18 years. (Funny, in my head I'm still in my late 20's but the mirror keeps showing a 42 year old man...)
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Fee-Only CFP (Certified Financial Planner) for a wealth management firm (Wade Financial Advisory) in Campbell, CA. Fee-Only means no commissioned salesman selling product. Father & husband at night and dreaming of being fulltime fisherman!!
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Still with the same local company in Santa Cruz, February will start my 11th year. Accounts payable and billing supervisor, customer service/order processing by day....
....by night freelance artist specializing in Pacific Northwest Native design inspired "coffin lid" plank art, as well as dabbling in jewelry, necklaces, and handmade smoking accessories. pisceanartworks@hotmail.com
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Once again, Field Service Engineer, (After 8 mo of unemployment) working in Intel fab up in Portland Oregon.
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Dam, you guys are some Real G's.....
What a great thread, and maybe somebody who needs a job can get hooked up!!
I work in the graphic/clothing industry, mostly stuff for the younger crowd into the action sports scene, were a Motocross company (Fox Racing) at heart, but we also back surfers, BMX, Wake, MTB. I am the Men's Accessories designer (Hats, Backpacks, Beanies, Belts, Wallets, Towels and so on, young stuff......)
I’ve been with Fox Racing for 9 years now. Fun place. On the side I do some screen printing out of my small art studio behind my home!
http://www.foxhead.com/us
Feel free to contact me if you need any industry insight or potential job connection., id be happy to help if possible...
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Sell hardware for spine surgery. You don't want to need what I got to sell.
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Systems Analyst specializing in the Health Care Industry. I travel quite a bit in my line of work but no matter where I am I always find time to cruise the NCKA site.
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Ex-Technical Support Engineer at Kla-Tencor for 9 years. Currently looking for employment opportunities while kayak fishing on weekends (and sometimes weekdays too) :smt003 Below is my professional profile on LinkedIn. Would appreciated any lead to job opening in the bay area or anywhere in the U.S.
http://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnytnguyen
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Was an owner of a small food business, wife is a very talented epidemiologist. She got tired of me being gone all the time and working 60 hours or more a week, and being housewife. She got a contract job doing mortality research for a big lab in 2000. In 2001 the contract was for full time long term. She demanded I sell the business and be house daddy so she could work full time.
Her business has blossomed not only does she do cutting edge research but she is also a top expert witness in the legal world, in areas of life expediency and insurance contract misrepresentation.
And even better she works from home.
So I get to help her with her research and be house daddy, fish and dive. Once my two boys get out of college I might have some extra spending money!!!
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Self employed engineering geologist. I provide sub-surface geophysical testing to geotechnical & environmental engineering firms (for foundation design, etc...).
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Impressive bunch of individuals and families here, together we could actually accomplish a lot!
Amen to that....perhaps building an NCKA Club house that's water front and the salmon swim by everyday (followed by the rockfish, stripers, halibut, some pelagics every now and then....and even a few crappie once in a while :smt002).....oh...and no MLPA's within a hundred lifetimes :smt002
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LMU Dave,
I think I might be a firefighter. I fish more days than I work, I watch too much TV, I spend too much time on NCKA, I love ice cream and I get paid when I’m sleeping. Since I don’t go grocery shopping in a fire engine, Maybe I'm not be a fire fighter. Actually I’m a retired cop who spent enough time at the fire stations to be glad that both of my son’s are firefighters.
Thanks for all that you guys (and gals) do for us.
Grumpy
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Tech guy... employed by Williams-Sonoma
Networking (routing, switching, firewalls), Systems (Unix- all flavors, Windows), Scripting (Perl, HTML, Java, CGI)
My favorite thing to do is network, systems, applications, fault/performance monitoring and automations (HP Openview, Sitescope, Groundwork, Nagios, Nimsoft, and any opensource tool)
I play around with anything to do with web sites as well (Vbulliten, PHP, HTML, Photoshop)
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Materials Manager - take care of things like Scheduling, Purchasing, and Logistics. Worked in the food industry 10+ years, now doing it for a wine label printer. It really gets in the way of fishing.
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Brilliant!!!
I am an unemployed Civil Engineering Designer / Project Manager. Experience is design and construction management for Residential and Connercial design with special emphasis on Road, and underground utility design.
I am interested in continuing my Civil Design work, so if anybody needs CAD work, I wave the full suite of AutoCad Land Development Desktop at home. I have experience with all AutoCad products through AutoCad Civil Design 3D 2009.
Currently working on projects at home and starting an Indoor Air Quality business. Pease visit at www.Eco-Cleanse.net.
If anyone suffers from Asthma, or allergies, or are concerned with using toxic chemicals at home, I would be happy to explain our products and benefits. In most cases I can treat a home for less than a carpet cleaning.
Best of Luck!
Stoggie
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Worked in feature film for the last 6 years, moved to the Bay Area and started working with the Santa Clara County Fire Department a little over a year ago. Any firefighters on this site?
i tried to become one, went though Chabot collage academy and a lot of oral boards and never got picked up would still like to try more, other wise i have done it all construction, heavy mechanic, machinist now, also the best job was at a golf course :smt044
LMUdave let me know if you have an in i will bring pie and ice cream :smt003
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Owner/Operator of a cut flower greenhouse operation, mostly roses and gardenias. It gives me the chance to wear many hats which is cool. The good news is I am the last guy to be laid off. The bad news is often I pay for the privilege of working.
www.freshroses.com
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For the last few years, I've worked as a marketing writer/editor at an analog IC company. I develop PRs, print ads, white papers, engineering articles, web content, brochures, et cetera, ad nauseum. I also do freelance work sometimes, though my day job keeps me busy enough.
Prior to this job, I spent several years as a PhD candidate in English and, briefly, history, before becoming disillusioned with the academic job market (and salary scales!). :smt011
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Starbucks Barista :smt004
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Painting contractor
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B2B sales for a major office supplies company (and yes, The Office is a very accurate portrayal of what I do every day).
“That’s what she said” :smt003
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Tradeshow installer, union local 510.
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Auto re-construction technician. Heavy collision repair and frame/suspension specialist. All aspects of the industry. Started sanding cars at Spraycraft in SF in 1971. 2 bucks an hour. With a bar next door that served me when I was 17. Heaven man!
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Work as a software developer for the past 10 years. Mostly database developement creating reporting systems for all of our clients. Always a number cruncher , always wishing I was fishing..
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Currently unemployed....but will be heading to Ketchikan, Alaska in April 2010 and will be working here....
www.ketchikankayakco.com
Well now the tables are turned: I want your job! :smt044
My job, I just found out, will be the official NCKA "man in MLPA hell." For the next year. I've been listed as the NCKA regional stakeholder (last nite). If God is reading this: Big Dude, this is my community service for the rest of my life, alright?
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Senior lab supervisor. I make sure that six scientists and about 30 research associates are following protocols and guidelines. All this for developing small molecule drugs for cancer, liver disease, metabolism and inflammatory disease.
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Worked in feature film for the last 6 years, moved to the Bay Area and started working with the Santa Clara County Fire Department a little over a year ago. Any firefighters on this site?
Not Yet but still working on the Dream just got my medic a while back so we will see what doors that opens.
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Worked in feature film for the last 6 years, moved to the Bay Area and started working with the Santa Clara County Fire Department a little over a year ago. Any firefighters on this site?
i tried to become one, went though Chabot collage academy and a lot of oral boards and never got picked up would still like to try more, other wise i have done it all construction, heavy mechanic, machinist now, also the best job was at a golf course :smt044
LMUdave let me know if you have an in i will bring pie and ice cream :smt003
Stormscambler, check out USAJOBS, there are always FF positons on there, either with Golden Gate Natl Park (temp positon), Fort Ord, Camp Parks, National Forest, Moffet, National Parks. If you aren't an EMT or Paramedic it is harder to get picked up. I highly recommend getting Nationally Registered as at least an EMT, the Feds look at that hard. Hope that helps, check the site often as jobs rotate weekly.
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I have several hats which why I lurk instead of fishing. 1. I recenlty left one company to work at the VA. I work in the Rural Health Program so me and my big truck get out there to remote areas in the Palo Alto VA area. I love it, being a Vet It is great to get out there and help fellow Vets of all generations.
2. National Guard Warrant Officer, the we can give you as much aggrevation one weekend a month and two weeks a year as a regular job can....did I say that? GF wants me to retire after my next promotion. Like some of the rest of you mentally I still think I am 21, physically after a couple of weeks in the field (no fishing involved), I feel like I am a WWII Vet.
3. Grad Student, I am on my last class and I will have a Masters in Emergency Management. One time I was asked what do you do with a degree like that...It took me a moment and I told them if the alert siren goes out, I will be the calm but firm voice telling you to get your butt under the desk when the big one happens...lol
In what little spare time I have, I am building a motorcycle, restoring a meat slicer, looking for deals at Goodwill and thrift shops where ever I can find them, grilling/smoking/BBQ any piece of meat foolish enough to be around when I am firing up the Weber. Lastly I long for the day when I can go up to where Mooch is heading to and land some of those mythical Alaskan fish!
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Im in life insurance and financial planning. A few years ago I had enough spare time to start a small landscape business, mainly to get my butt out of the office. (and its the landscaping thats been keeping me off the yak the past month or two.. :smt013) Prior to that I had an IT startup for 10 years that was mostly involved in broadband communication hookups (DSL, cable and etc) which got very large and then ended up imploding with the rest of the dot industry. Before that I was the landscape maint supervisor at Cheateau St. Jean winery in Kenwood for 18 years.
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I think I might be a firefighter. I fish more days than I work, I watch too much TV, I spend too much time on NCKA, I love ice cream and I get paid when I’m sleeping. Since I don’t go grocery shopping in a fire engine, Maybe I'm not be a fire fighter. Actually I’m a retired cop who spent enough time at the fire stations to be glad that both of my son’s are firefighters.
Thanks for all that you guys (and gals) do for us.
OUCH Grumpy!!!!! :smt002
I know your tongue and Cheek about that but... OUCH!!! :smt010
Tell your Sons to Come on down to Sac Fire,
1/2 our Stations run over 6000 calls a year,
Nearly twice the NFPA Standard for Safe call volume
Sac Burns Baby :fire
And people dropping like Flies, Gives ya plenty of time to work off that Ice Cream,
Truth be known that after almost 20 years in the field, I have found myself to a slower station and do get to enjoy uh... " The Finer things of The Fire Service..." :fat
and have time to lick my wounds and work on kayak stuff like Hero's on The Water...
Coming soon to a website near you!!!..... :smt004
I still go to the medic once every 3 weeks and wonder how I did that on regular basis for most of my Career, I'm lucky to grab lunch or Dinner on the run...
It's Really a Great Job and you guys that mentioned wanted to get into this career, well, the Best Advice I can give is " Never Give UP!!!! "
All those " Failures " in trying to get the job are merely learning lessons in trying to figure out the Game of getting hired, and it is a game, and a commitment and not letting anything distract you in your goal. It usually takes about 5 years of total commitment and taking many oral boards, backgrounds etc etc...
I wanted to do it all my life, but for one reason or another, was sidelined. It wasn't till I was married with twin boys that I finally knuckled down and went thru my Final Tower at the young age of 39..... ouch..... :icon_weelchairbb:
Really funny to listen to the younger 20y/o guys complain about pain.... :smt011
It's in your head, and if you believe in yourself and your abilities...
YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! Feel free to PM me about getting this Great Job
( with big screen tvs and ice cream.... :smt003 )
Rumor is, we might be hiring, but keep in mind, were talking Sac City...
where it's not about the money.....
We Burn, Are 4 man crews, We go inside..... :fire
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I'm the Managing Partner (boss) of a small IT consulting firm, www.oocio.com. We are mostly ex Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Big 4 consulting Partners that wanted to get off the treadmill. If anyone needs to figure out what to do with their company's IT, then do it, we're here for you.
Spare time is 12 yr old twins, boy and girl. We spend all of our spare time outside. I'm turning them into fishaholics on every body of water we find and crabbers on an Arima 19. My son makes lures and ties flies out of junk in the garage and my daughter has the Zen touch and catches fish with them when no one else does.
My day was made last year while my daughter was sitting on the tail gate of the truck after a morning of trout fishing at Shadow Cliffs in the Scanoe and said; "This sure beats sitting on the couch playing video games." So I guess its working.
I credit my wife for getting us into sea kayaking 17 years ago. I've been yakking for abalone and touring ever since but only started fishing freshwater from a Wilderness Pungo a few years ago. I have yet to fish in salt water from one. I'm an assistant scoutmaster in the Boy Scouts Troop 301 in Belmont and lead them on a yak expedition every April in Monterey bay.
Like many here I spent a ton of time on the MLPA process through Coastside FC. (I was sitting next to the mike when the Seal Head dude did his schtick in San Rafael.)
I'm in the process of reconfiguring my fleet (down to 5 now from 6) to have a proper fishing yak. Still in the pedal v. paddle decision. Took a demo ride at CCK last week. Thinking Revolution, Outback or OK T13. Too many orthaepedic issues to lug around a larger, heavier boat. Will keep you posted on the search.
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:smt004 I work for the USPS as a window clerk in a small northern cal town.
Spare time is fishing, kite flying and cooking/camping :smt007
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Great thread..
I changed careers 7 years ago. I was National Sale Manager for Hitachi High Technologies, in charge of OEM disk sales.
Now I am the General Manager of R.W.Garcia Co., Inc. We are a tortilla chip manufacturer. I oversee all operational issues in two factories, here in San Jose, and also our plant in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
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My normal occupation has been a CNC laser operator. But with the down economy, and after being laid off, I found myself running a small oil change shop up here in our small community. I do light mechanical work as well. Keeps me busy, but I would rather be using my brain. I miss the geometrical math to get jobs done!
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i am a carpenter/general contractor. i mostly due remodeling and additions.
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I am a painting contractor have been for twenty something years
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Retired from the Fire Service after 31 years. My other job is helping my kids launch into the world. One out of college with an audio engineering degree looking for work and the other in JC pursuing the fire service. I freelance as a grip for a buddy of mine at LMA productions from time to time just for fun. My other/other/other job is working with my wife in her travel agency-usually testing out her trips!(all must have a fishing component). Lots of trips to Mexico!
Hunting, fishing and taking care of my mom round out the list. I really don't know how I EVER had time to work before! Its amazing what you can do when you are young...
See you on the water,
Jody
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USGS Fishery Biologist specializing in desert fishes.
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Public Affairs Officer for the US Forest Service.
I develop briefings, coordinate VIP visits/tours, write testimony, develop agency talking points/key messages, conduct media interviews, act as an adviser to leadership, manage web content, develop/implement information campaigns, etc
Right now my job focuses on wildfire issues throughout California, but I just accepted a job in Coeur d'Alene, ID where I will focus on 2.5 million acres and apply the same skills to all issues within that area.
In terms of networking, I can be a good resource in showing you how to get hired in the federal system, especially in fire. The catch with government work is that unless you're looking for entry level work it's tough to get your foot in the door. On the plus side though, if you have a good education (especially a master's degree), you're willing to move, and you're a motivated worker you can be promoted extremely fast to a pretty decent wage.
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Been selling Aerus-Electrolux vacuums for 20 years now. With the economy and building the way it is, it is very slow. Central vacuum systems are easy to install if you have somewhere to install them. I used to sell 10-15 a month, 75% of my personal buisness, till 2 years ago. Started slowing down. Now I've sold about 10 in the last year, with some of our other products. Also rewire race cars from time to time, do small side auto work, and anything else to try and bring in the $. Keep looking for something new, but it would cost me money to take a $10-12 hour job. I'll just keep fishing, hunting, and racing I guess. (Wife has good job). Did show a profit last year racing.
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Wow, cool thread. I'm a burnt out machinist after 33 years of abuse.
Right now I am working mostly unsupervised making tooling and fixing broken stuff but I'm having more fun making freebies for myself. Lathe, mill, grinding & CNC machining.
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I'm a foreman for one farm and farm a little wheat, barley, and rice with my brother.
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i am a salesperson for a large construction material supply company. i sell drywall, steel framing, stucco, insulation and ceiling grid and tile.
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By day, I'm an attorney.
At night, I'm still that same attorney who hasn't finished his work to prepare for the next day's deposition, but who still makes time to get on the NCKA forum during breaks to check out posts, dream about RF season opener and eventually going to sleep to repeat the cycle.
I have a wonderful wife and 2 kids who help me with the reality check and remind me of who I really work for.
Describes me perfectly. Scary.
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Union Electrician IBEW Local617
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Enviromental health & safety consultant for commercial construction firms by night and work for an outdoor gear co-op by day. Hardworking bust-my-ass workaholic. Fish/kayak when I have the free time.
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i work at "Target"-pleasant hill ca , logistics team leader (truck unloads , replenishment& backroom organization)
its pretty cool cuz i write my own schedule
i landed here after 7 years as a new construction plumber , housing market took a dump , got liad off and ended up at target getting 850 an hour , worked my ass off and got promoted within 3 months and now im making more then i did laying pipe and it never slows down for me .work year round.
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target getting 850 an hour , worked my ass off and got promoted within 3 months and now im making more then i did laying pipe and it never slows down for me .work year round.
850 an hour? :smt044 :smt044 That's more than lawyer makes LOL, this only shows how decimals can be problematic sometimes..
Anyway I am in legal industry, I am the Sr. Project Manager, we are a support vendors for major Law Firms in SF, Walnut Creek, Oakland, and Palo Alto, I provide training for litigation support software's mainly Concordance and Summation, I am also in-charge for providing Statement of Work (SOW) for better and cost effective solution for our client, we also focus on Forensic and Electronic Data Discovery (EDD), we process data from Kilobyte to Terabytes, Data culling, deduplication, hashing, metadata extractions, etc. basically we can flip your data upside down, our slogan "Whatever it takes"
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8.50** :smt006
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Senior lab supervisor. I make sure that six scientists and about 30 research associates are following protocols and guidelines. All this for developing small molecule drugs for cancer, liver disease, metabolism and inflammatory disease.
What a difference a month and a half makes. Company just let go of 1/2 its employees (270 total) I have a gut feeling my department is not going to last very long.
Time to update the resume again.....dammit, just when things were going so well.
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Teacher, laid off 3 yrs. ago with 10 yrs. tenure due to enrollment and state budget declines :smt012
Have been sub teaching since then while hoping the job market and economy improve. :smt005
The one plus to my situation is it gives me more time for my passions fishing, golfing and music :smt001
Anyone need a teacher?
Tad
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Neuroscientist. Teach medical students how the brain works.
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Train Control Electronic Tech for BART going on almost ten years.
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Neuroscientist. Teach medical students how the brain works.
you need to quit that fluff job and become a professional gopher fisherman :smt044
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Train Control Electronic Tech for BART going on almost ten years.
then you are tragically having a very busy morning today. :smt011
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I sit in a beautiful office over-looking the main launch ramp of the Sac river here in Redding (pic attached is my view all day). I get to watch all the drift boats hit the water about 9am, who then spend about an hour hitting one of the top riffles in the area right out my window. As cool as that sounds, I haven't fished it myself in over 3 years. Very sad. My day typically involves IT troubleshooting, dealing w/ HR issues, sourcing/evaluating new projects, and working w/ project mangers to make sure they don't blow their budgets...business manager for environmental consulting firm.
-beenfishin
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I'm just a lowly Crossing Guard with the Alameda Police Department (Traffic Division). Only been doing it for the last 6 school years. Was at Home Depot San Leandro, but the stress level was like 95% and this job is like 05%. I've even been accused by some of the parents of having too much fun (I get to pick on the kids, parents, and car drivers).
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Community organizer, J/k :smt002
Pool contractor, guide, musician.
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Ben,
How is catfish for fish tacos?
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For the past 25 years I have been in the fishing tackle buisness (retail) staring at the same four walls while fisherman come in and ask me where and how to catch the next big fish, than the same fisherman come in and tell me how great the bite is while I continue to stare at the same four walls.
At least when the fishing is slow I get a little time to fish untill it gets good than it's back to work staring at the same four walls and telling others where and how to catch them.
The good news is I get to see all the new gear (same stuff with new paint) before most of the rest of the world outside my same four walls :smt044 :smt005 :smt005 :smt003 :smt003 :smt009 :smt009 :smt010 :smt010
I Love my Job?
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With enough lime, anything makes a good fish taco! :smt001
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With enough lime, anything makes a good fish taco! :smt001
:smt044
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How is catfish for fish tacos?
Wonderful. It was a Hispanic friend that showed us how. Catfish isn't very sensitive to over cooking (it stays moist) so it's well suited for tacos.
The trick, in my mind, is to avoid catfish during the hot summer months... June, July, August, September ... They start taking up a flavor like mud/methane. At least in ponds. I don't know about the larger lakes and rivers. If they've been held for a few days in fresh clean water it helps, but still ...
Ben
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Ben,
How is catfish for fish tacos?
bobby flay was doing a fish taco cookoff with some guy from San Diego and flay used halibut the local guy catfish. The local guy won.
Yakhopper, we need to get you a skylight :smt003
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bobby flay was doing a fish taco cookoff with some guy from San Diego and flay used halibut the local guy catfish. The local guy won.
That's b/c it was Bobby Flay, not the halibut's fault
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I work for the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety & Health, Mining and Tunneling Unit as an Associate Engineer. What is all that? I work for Cal/OSHA as an enforcement officer. I inspect mines and tunnels under construction and regulate the use of explosives for the state. I also tie flies and sell them from time to time, not for profit, but just to help out buddies and to keep in practice.
Might look into moonlighting as a consultant for safety and health outside of my realm of mining and tunneling, because of obvious conflict of interest issues. The laws are the same for almost every industry, so it is a piece of cake. In my opinion, a visit from me on a furlough Friday or on a Saturday, could save you tens of thousands of dollars in monetary fines in the event of an accident or fatality. Even on a complaint inspection by the agency.
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Getting my Real Estate license reissued by the end of May. I let it expire while I was running the Gen. Contr. company in Tahoe. I am working out of the ReMax office in Castro Valley.
Randall
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former buyer and salesmen in the electrical industry. After the cancellation of many, many projects in October of 2008, was let go in January of 2009. Since then, I've been a house-husband/dad to my two girls, and my wonderful wife. My (soon to be 4 year old) is getting into fishing, and my 2 month (I hope) will be there soon.
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i work in the automobile industry in the sales end for sam linder honda in salinas.( monterey county). I sell new honda's cadillacs and used. please p.m me if i can help. tight lines
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I am a dive junky at heart but for a living I work at ucsf in sf on ca street as a maintance engineer local 39. and I live in the russian river !
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I started my apprenticeship in the electrical trade right out of high school in 94, continued with my tools until about 2001. Took A inside job at A union electrical shop purchasing doing vehicle maintenance and tool check out for projects.I'm still at it until my retirement date of 2042! :smt009 :smt010 :smt005
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Im also an electrician, out here in Oakland. I do a lot of commercial, and high end residential ( a lot of the old victorians and craftmans in the east bay) I do a lot of lighting for wharehouses. I like going to the woods and shooting my longbow at things, and fishing either in the canoe or the yak is nice too!!! I also try to grow my own produce and eggs right here in the ghetto! :smt002 Right on for networking, its tough out there right now!!
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operating engineer a.k.a heavy equiptment operator. but would love to get into guiding kayak fishing in la paz b.c.s
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Im a Simple electrical apprentice for about 3 years now. ive done two solar installs and some commercial. a couple custom homes, and everything in between. I Actually work with MANBEARPIG and im glad i do. i don't think there is anyone else out there that id rather work with. all we do is bang sh!t out and talk about yaks n bows. Its fun to learn and laugh about shoty electrical work. He (WHORIDES) every time i try to jerryrig. When in addics and crawl spaces the thoughts of tight lines and fallen pigs often comes to mind. NCKA is the reason i work. So caN GO PLAY on the weekends! oh yeah, and eat, and pay those pesky bills. (details)
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I work for DFG at the nimbus hatchery. raising salmon and steelhead for us to catch
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after reading all the pages there's a lot of techie dudes here along with the rest of the hard working crew...
Started logging in 76 full time, than some roughnecking because it paid more...pretty much done everything u can imagine...bartending...that was fun...Wyo...
One to many serious injury's in the woods got me into Pc's certified CNA and ya that's old hat...but learned software, hardware inside out and couldn't get a job...logger/roughneck/truckdriver/whatever in the bay area trying to get a techie job!!! fell into selling Softubs strait commission for the last 20 yrs...and if u ever watched Seinfeld Kramer in a hot tub in his living room...that's what I sell!!! If u want one let me know can get u a real discount!!! A NCKA discount!!!
See Ya OTW..."Get Some" for the "Mooch"!!!
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Well...started out wanting to be Jacques Cousteau!!
:smt005 :smt044
Spent some years doing maintenance, painting, and laying carpet...paid for my obsession at the time: Rock Climbing (spent several years living in my truck cruising the Western States climbing and visiting breweries...highlight of the time was an epic 7 days on Yosemite's El Capitan).
Then joined the Peace Corps and spent two years in the mountains of Nicaragua doing a variety of community service projects: digging latrines, organizing youth sports leagues, building a baseball stadium etc...
Stayed on an extra year in Nicaragua managing a beach bar and restaurant in a great little town just north of the Costa Rican border...GOOD times!! Sometimes I wonder why the hell I came home!! :smt005
Did a couple years doing community outreach with the Migrant FarmWorking population in Watsonville...went back to school on nights and weekends and got my Masters in Social Work...
Used the degree to get a job with the USDA Forest Service in Idyllwild doing Partnership work...basically communtiy collaboration about the various land management decisions being made on Forest lands...really enjoyed my time doing this!!
Got married and Ana moved down to Idyllwild with me..she HATED it and missed Watsonville... :smt011
Did the right thing and moved back up North...no forests in Watsonville, but managed to transfer over to another Fed job with the Social Security Administration...
At first I was really bummed to be out of the woods and at a desk wearing a tie...but the job is steady and secure, I have a great staff, and we help a lot of people out...in a very important way: getting them their benefits on time!! We actually pay out more $$ in benefit checks every year to the residents of Watsonville than the Ag business does in paychecks...and there's a LOT of farm work done around here!!
Anyway, if you ever have any Social Security related questions I would be happy to try and answer them...can't actually make changes or work on records not assigned to my office, but can definitely provide info and insight...
Sincerely,
Jim
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Spent some years doing maintenance, painting, and laying carpet...paid for my obsession at the time: Rock Climbing (spent several years living in my truck cruising the Western States climbing and visiting breweries...highlight of the time was an epic 7 days on Yosemite's El Capitan).
hah we were probably on a similar track.I spent about 86 -90 on the same quest...minus the breweries cause that cost far too much $. Valley Spring/Fall, Toulumne Summer, Josh/Redrock winter...in the early 90s it was summers in tetons, wild iris, bugaboos...late 90s were all about Rifle
if the years were similar wouldn't suprise me one bit if we actually ran into each other a time or two
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Spent some years doing maintenance, painting, and laying carpet...paid for my obsession at the time: Rock Climbing (spent several years living in my truck cruising the Western States climbing and visiting breweries...highlight of the time was an epic 7 days on Yosemite's El Capitan).
hah we were probably on a similar track.I spent about 86 -90 on the same quest...minus the breweries cause that cost far too much $. Valley Spring/Fall, Toulumne Summer, Josh/Redrock winter...in the early 90s it was summers in tetons, wild iris, bugaboos...late 90s were all about Rifle
if the years were similar wouldn't suprise me one bit if we actually ran into each other a time or two
HAHA!!!
Yeah, I got the climbing bug when I started going to UCSC and all the guys in my dorms were from Mariposa...started hitting up the Valley and the Meadows, Tahoe Area, J-Tree for Thanksgiving/New Years...Road Trips to Smith in Oregon etc etc...
When I finished school in 97 I hit the road...spent a LOT of time out in Moab area on splitter cracks and towers, Squamish, Devils Tower, Red Rocks, Zion, Bishop, some nice winter months in Cochise outside of Tucson etc etc...
Good stuff...try and get on the rock now when I can but mostly it is a couple times a year taking buddies to an indoor gym or a bouldering session at Turtle Rock/Ring Mtn...
You ever want to get together and dust off the shoes and go pull down on something you let me know....see if my big 'ol butt can still get up some of the stuff I used to!!
:smt002 :smt005 :smt044
Sounds like you were more of a rope-gun than me with all that time at Rifle!! You lead I follow!! :smt005 :smt044
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
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Dude U climb that's so cool...
I remember my 1st tech climb...boulder 81' my older bro was going to collage there and I pop in for a visit...he had taken a class...were sitting there drinking some suds...and he's like "dude u want to go make a climb???" I'm saying no freaking was bro never done it..."come on, I lead u follow" alright lets go...we head up Eldarado canyon....we had to forge a raging river to get to the climb...Gorrilla Tit apted name...scared the freaking $hit out of me...we get to the base and Del my bro says...alright I'll climb and put in pro keep me on belay...yeah right!!! So if you fall and I don't hold you u pretty much are paste right??? Your my brother he says You wont let me fall....alright lets do this....now we brought liquid refreshments along and we were feeling pretty good... we made it all right but...Damn... got me hooked...met a girl in Ukiah back in the day it was TK mining Co...meat house...bets were on with this hotty, we start talking, she had recently popped off double cross Josha tree...and had stopped climbing...I'm like U got to get back ON!!! Hell lets go, I'll take u, U lead I'll follow...get there and that climb has a huge line...so we do this secondary climb just as freaking nuts as the one she popped on...she lead I followed cleaning gear...she put shit in I could hardly get out...when it was done...freaking MONSTER FEELING!!! Man I almost married that girl...props to girls that lead...
My Bro met his wife climbing, well in a bar...than climbing...LOL...and moved to Oakhurst...he's l4 miles to the gates of Yosimite...drags me up the "Nut Cracker" freaking reason they call it that....bro's what a they for but to drag u up some scary ass rock... :smt005 I'm hoping to meet a Yak moma that likes to fish more than i do!!!
Oh I went to look for my 8 ring and shoes and all I could find is my little friend!!!
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Nice story and picture Mike!! Glad you got a chance to say hello to your little friend!! :smt005
I've done that NutCracker climb a few times...good stuff!!
I got all my crap shoved in my haulbag in the back of the garage...I think?
:smt005
Should bust that stuff out and sell it and get $$ for more fishing gear!!
:smt002 :smt004 :smt044
Sincerely,
Jim
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See when your my age u sell...dude your still FIT...man u could do El Cap in your sleep...maybe we'll do some bouldering sometime...I should snag my bro's gear...his wife forbids him no a days...kids and stuff... :smt002
Thx...
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Dude, there is a sweet mellow bouldering spot in Marin called Turtle Rock/Ring Mountain...mellow hike to the rock, not too high, flat landing, great views, easy problems or harder eliminates/lunges...
http://www.supertopo.com/bouldering/Bay-Area-Bouldering-Ring-Mountain
Best part...Marin Brewing Company is right down the road!!! :smt004 :smt044
http://www.marinbrewing.com/site/pages/brewery/
I'd be down to go up there again with you!!
Good alternative to fishing if you have a free day in the bay!! :smt004
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
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Jim U have no Idea...well yes u do...u yak fish!!! Rock Climb!!! I'm an Adrenaline junky!!! looks sweet...yeah buddy...need to find my shoes/8 ring.... :smt003
I'm up for that...pre PIF...what are ya doing 16th??? I'm headed your way after my 2pm DUI class...that's right folks don't drink and drive if u want a life on this board.... :smt005
Way out of shape but have been known to pull off some 5.11 moves while bouldering :smt005 :smt002 :smt004 and since u will be driving... :beer3 I love micro brews...and do support the local economy!!! :smt005
there was a place in the bay area right down town somewhere where the girl i described...we did the boulder thing...in a park...city scape????
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I'd probably drag my shoes out of mothballs for a trip to turtle rock...haven't been there in years (or on rock for that matter). Wonder if i can still do the traverse?
Sounds like you were hitting yosemite after i was. I was in Tucson 94-2000, so cochise is familiar, as is Datil (enchanted tower), hueco, the Lemmon, The Dry (i found that place), Jack's, queen creek...i could go on and on...
all those areas are like old friends-- still the funnest month i've had was at squamish-- love the little smoke bluffs.
You set up the date for a turtle rock assault and i'll try to swing it (i'm off all next week so end of week might work)
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man i'd be down in a minute...but $$$ got's me tied... :smt009 but BigJ has grasicously offered to put me up for Pay It Forward!!! Guy Rocks!!! and 16th of july...I will become the Ninja Turtle Baby!!! Might be cramped up for the meet but some serious Marin Brewing Co...suds will fix me up in a hurry.... :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
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I don't climb rock, I blast it! :cowboy_smoke: :blob8:
Easier to walk on.
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I draw stuff.
Director of Design for a Design+Build Company. We specialize in residential construction, mostly remodels. I'm a Certified Green Building Professional.
Workaholic, single dad, with a long term, long distance relationship. Fishing is a jealous and neglected mistress. Owned my kayak for exactly 4 weeks and suddenly have a feeling my kid and girlfriend are about to be jealous and neglected.
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I draw stuff.
Director of Design for a Design+Build Company. We specialize in residential construction, mostly remodels. I'm a Certified Green Building Professional.
Workaholic, single dad, with a long term, long distance relationship. Fishing is a jealous and neglected mistress. Owned my kayak for exactly 4 weeks and suddenly have a feeling my kid and girlfriend are about to be jealous and neglected.
Ya Buddy...or u can do like do like Elongatus...sp? Chris and bring um all out on one... :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 blurry pic but ya get the meaning...
thread jack... :smt001 can't wait to taste some of those dish's... :thumbsup:
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Oh it's inevitable - I figure the boy will end up with the Trident -11, Not sure what the GF will settle into, but my tentative entrance into kayak angling is about to cost me 3 boats and a house with a bigger garage. Snowballing out of control.
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Right Freakin On...U can spend $$$ on a lot of things, but what u get OTW is priceless...MADNESS in transition!!!
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I am the General Manager of PUFFIN' All your smoking needs! We specialize in ALL American made products, we have a full glass gallery with glass from all over the U.S. We also have Lake Tahoes largest walk in humidor with over two hundred different cigars. If anyone needs anything let me know or send me a pm Tommy
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I am a self-employed groundwater geologist working on soil and water contamination assessment and cleanup. Work at refineries, bulk fuel plants, gas stations, dry-cleaners, circuit board fabs, plateshops, tanneries, landfills, general manufacturing, etc. We also screen commerical properties for environmental problems for potential buyers. I've worked in about a dozen states from Virginia to California. Been in Santa Cruz since 1992.
Prior to that, a lifetime ago, was a well-site geologist in geothermal production drilling on Cobb Mtn, China Lake, Imperial Valley, Dixie Valley Nevada, and Roosevelt Hot Springs Utah.
Been married 29-years and we have 2 kids getting Phd's (one in neuroscience one in mech engineering) and two grandkids.
We are moving to Felton next month to get out of the fog and back to the woods.
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Hi Everyone!
First time post, long time lurker :)
I am a Director of Customer Support for a software company in Emeryville. I have a beautiful wife who is expecting our 2nd kid in January and a 3 1/2 year old who loves fish and fishing :)
I hope to get a chance to meet some of you one of these days!
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www.RandallRay4RealEstate.com
As a lot of you know, I recently moved back to the Bay and reactivated my Realtors license. 1st company was Re-max Castro Valley, two months later Windermere bought my Re-max brokers office = Windermere-Castro Valley. 1 month later, Gretchen Pearson (my Broker) makes one of the largest moves in Realty in the U.S. and buys Prudential California Realty. I am now affiliated w/ Prudential through Pearson Properties. A huge move for me and I could not be happier. My take on Real Estate is a little different then most. I won't sell you a home unless it improves your (and your family's) life. I hate seeing people sign up for something they can't afford, a loan that will turn into a monster or just a bad decision for any reason. My reasons are 50/50. I want to help people and I want to make a living that lets me control my life. I will not sacrifice somebodies happiness to make my living. If you think Realty is not a noble career then you have not met me.
If anyone has any questions about Real Estate feel free to contact me. No strings attached.
Randall
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I work as a paramedic in Sonoma County. I'm currently looking into volunteering as a firefighter for my off days.
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I am a manager for the US Postal Service and have been since 1978. I started as a lettercarrier and was going to change as soon as I decided what I wanted to do. So far nothing starts with 5 weeks a year vacation. Off time I am occasionally a Shriner clown.
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Welcome to the Madness Clownfish! You ought to check out the get together this weekend on the delta. Heck, show up, say hi, and get your name into the raffle for a new kayak.
So far nothing starts with 5 weeks a year vacation.
I can think of one. :smt044
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Currently I'm a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer. I Design and build robots for use in semiconductor manufacturing, from paper napkin to full blown production in China. I have been there 10 years now... I mainly use Pro/E.
have also designed MRI machines, bridges, airports, and houses. to name a few... you name it, if it can be built, I can Design it..
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Hi All,
Newbie to the forum.
I am a product design engineer for AT&T. I design Data Center/Cloud/Data Warehouse solutions for AT&T's business customers. Have been in the business for over 20 years and travel the world providing workshops on the technology. Have a strong networking background.
Married with 3 kids, none who like to fish :smt013
Looking forward to making new friends and buddies and lots of fishing outings.
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except that! lol welcome to the maddness James.. or WTTM! as they say... see you on the water.. or OTW... see acryonyns list.. we have alot... lol... Jeff
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Hi all,
Long time lurker, first time poster
I am a veterinary clinical pathologist/professional services veterinarian for Abaxis out of Union City. We sell inhouse blood chemistry, CBC, coagulation, blood gas and rapid diagnostic testing to veterinarians. I've been working there for a little over a year. And in my previous lives, I've been a small animal veterinarian, professional student, research assistant, apprentice electrician, concrete worker, farm hand, and small town hardware store gofer.
Married, no kids, and my wife told me to quit talking about buying a kayak and just do it. . .so I did. Looking forward to getting onto the saltwater soon, hopefully with one or more of you all looking on for both safety (for me) and humor (for you).
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Welcome Zippy. Love the pink car. You should meet Darius........ :smt044
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Attorney, with offices in Santa Clara, Oakland and Sacramento.
SC & Oakland office is primarily personal injury and small business litigation.
Sacramento and San Jose office is a separate practice doing loan litigation (NOT modification) and debt settlement.
But my second job is cruising NCKA to check for fish porn!
Let the attorney jokes begin, and see you OTW! :smt003
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Welcome Zippy. Love the pink car. You should meet Darius........ :smt044
Its Mangoooo damn it how many times do I have to describe it to you?!!!
Let the attorney jokes begin, and see you OTW! :smt003
Ok I'll bite, A guy walk in to a bar pass it now he is a Lawyer.. :smt044
Why won't sharks attack lawyers?
Professional courtesy. :smt044
Have you heard about the lawyers word processor?
No matter what font you select, everything come out in fine print. :smt044
Sorry you ask and thou shall received... :smt044
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Let the attorney jokes begin, and see you OTW! :smt003
More of a question........How many lawyers does it take to pry $10 out of a grubby halibut fisherman's cheeto crusted fingers?
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Let the attorney jokes begin, and see you OTW! :smt003
More of a question........How many lawyers does it take to pry $10 out of a grubby halibut fisherman's cheeto crusted fingers?
I'm only 5'10" and 180 pounds. The pen may be mighty, but you probably need a sword here- depending on how big the halibut fisherman is...
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Art, I got a finger-lickin' good message for you from "Butch" down at the docks:
"F you and your f'ing lawyers, b-tch!"
too funny, gets me everytime :smt005 :smt044
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I'm what you call unemployed ATM. Other then that I'm an upper management type, last gig at a food distribution warehouse till the economy finally did enough damage. Now for the last year I sit on my A$$ all day looking @ want adds. Trying out of state and country at this point. Hard part is not just going out on the Yak fishing all day LOL.
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Western District Service Rep for a forklift manufacture. I just might have a little more time for yaking since I'll be working from home when I'm not traveling.
I hope, I hope, I hope :smt001
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operator for Cal West Concrete Cutting...cut concrete,core drill ,demo and pour back....been their for 7 years and in the labores union for 16 years...
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Just joined the site, but I am a big fan of these threads and networking in general. I have spent the last 16 or so years in B2B Enterprise Technology Sales and Marketing in EMEA, NAR, CALA. I now own my own consulting firm and have a few clients that keep me ticking over, my main one in Brazil (Amazon Yak fishing anyone? :) ).
I specialize in sales, marketing, sales process, process improvement, and strategic development.
I am also hiring a good telecom field engineer with sales experience or sales support experience and someone with deep telecom/comms connections for bus.dev.
Good thread.
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I just got the inside scoop on a req opening for EE position at a top semiconductor company. I'd like to help some awesome engineer land the gig of his/her dreams. Know of anyone? PM me for info.
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They call me a Systems Engineer but Radio Tech is more accurate, I maintain thevarious hardware associated with the 911 System. My job is to make sure the wireless word gets out to all the EMT’s, hospitals, police, firefighters, coroner, probation, public works, park rangers, and even the dog catcher. We also install and fix a lot of misc. electronics like overhead paging systems and audio/video for the courts systems.
Studied Fisheries Biology at Oregon State for a few years with an interest in Aquaculture. Decided I didn’t want my parents paying out of state tuition so I stayed in Oregon over the summer to get my residency. Unfortunately the economy went south and I got laid off. That led to a half dozen years in the military as an electronics technican. I built on that to become a 911 Systems Engineer.
Fish & fishing took a back seat for quite a while. It was all about Skiing and the Martial Arts :kungfu. A couple on-mountain run-ins with a suicidal Frenchman and a clueless teen caused some meniscus damage and then when the reality of a forty something trying to keep up with a twenty something Shaolin monk led to a torn ACL, it was time for knee surgeries. What to do when you can’t be active for a while? You fish. That led to the NCKA. :groupwave
Right now I have a brand new son, William Katsumi, so fishing is in the back seat again. I am trying to get back out but the trusty Chevy Blazer has seen too many miles and needs coolant system work. I’m eyeing the baby-mobile, AKA, the minivan for conversion to a fishin’ machine. :smt003
Back to work ... Although the economy has slowed things down we do still have occaisional openings for RF types, especially those with backgrounds in two way radio, microwave and digital trunking.
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Let the attorney jokes begin, and see you OTW!
Breaking News!!!!
Laboratory Rats are going to be replaced by lawyers....
3 reasons...
1. There are more attorneys than Rats...
2. The Lab Techs don't get so attached to the attorneys...
3. There are some things that even a Rat won't do..... :smt002
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Laboratory Rats are going to be replaced by lawyers....
Today, I evaluated a vitae for a recently admitted California attorney who also received her PhD in biochem and molecular bio from Princeton. You wanna talk attorneys and lab rats! :smt005
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I just got the inside scoop on a req opening for EE position at a top semiconductor company. I'd like to help some awesome engineer land the gig of his/her dreams. Know of anyone? PM me for info.
I'm trainable ....
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OK, wow, this is not easy. I could really use some help folks, been out of a job for a year now and had no results on apps for jobs that, at some level, that will keep food on the table. Now we've lost our house also. I'm not asking for a recommendation, we haven't even met yet for any thing like that, just an idea as to whom you might hear is looking for an upper managemet type. think operations and warehouse. I'm just needing some places to send some resumes too that are hiring. Thanks and I hope I haven't soured the waters around me with this post.
S
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Im a new member to the site. I am a Firefighter for the City of Yuba City. During duck season I run a duck club, not a paying job but its a job I guess :smt002. I just picked up a couple of 06 Hobie Outbacks and am looking forward to diving into the Yak fishing. Duck season is over so I have to find another addiction!
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WTTM That club wouldn't happen to be on Huncut rd. would it?
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Just north of Honcot Road.
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The reason I ask is I have two friends that own clubs on lower Honcut Rd. It's a small community up there so I figured you might know em.
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The Clubs on Honcut road are GREAT! I would love to be able to hunt them some day! Are you a duck hunter?
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check your PM
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Aspiring angler by day and cardiac nurse by night :smt001 No family but a fiance and wedding June 25th...
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i am now a brand spanking new member of NCKA and a private money/mortgage lender (www.searchlightlending.com (http://www.searchlightlending.com)); i hope to get some tips and trips and info (was highly referred by a member!)
fish on!
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I'm a General Contractor, doing remodel work for the past 25 years. Before that an industrial electrician working in a variety of manufacturing facilities. I've never seen a worse economy than now. It's painful seeing all this talent sitting idle. Blame it on greed... " It's a Global Economy " the mantra repeats, as even still more jobs are exported to China. ( A rant developing )
My age is starting to catch up, and hard work has taken its toll on my bones. With the writing on the wall ( the phone not ringing ) two years ago I started building a strip planked kayak with the goal of going into production, and with it job creation. Three months ago we finally went into production building a different type of animal. www.santacruzkayaks.com (http://www.santacruzkayaks.com) Ya gotta fish from one to understand.
When you see me on the water I'll be easy to recognize. Mango kayak with the red flames... " A flaming mango" :smt006
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New to NCKA, what a great forum. I have multiple jobs for the same company, I am an estimator, building designer (freelance custom homes) and project manager. Currently in Sacramento building the new Sutter Womens and Childrens Hospital.
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Too funny, I used to do the same as you and actually did the same on the first Sutter Womens and Childrens Hospital. My daughter Liz was born there. Welcome aboard and to the Madness!
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I'm still at the same data storage company I was the last time I posted here. I'm in billing/AP during the day.
By night I become the creative force of Piscean Artworks, focusing on "flat painting" in a Pacific Northwest style. I will be showing in the Doon Art Studio Tour, an open studio tour of Bonny Doon artists on July 16 & 17. I'll have about a dozen new pieces on display, including some 10' totem boards and whatever else I can come up with in the coming months.
Below are some pieces I've done in the past, "Outer Bay" on 1" pine planks, Ravensblack's "Albion Appreciation" on heart redwood slats, and one of my early halibut pieces done on traditional cedar planks.
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Too funny, I used to do the same as you and actually did the same on the first Sutter Womens and Childrens Hospital. My daughter Liz was born there. Welcome aboard and to the Madness!
Thanks Bigfoot for the welcome. Looks like a great site with a ton of info. I think I will be busy for a while. LOL
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I just became a Registered Nurse last week. So if anybody knows of any openings for new grads or has a hookup in the hospital world let me know thanks.
I worked at Toyota for a year so if anybody ever has questions about purchasing cars I may be able to help you out.
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I just became a Registered Nurse last week. So if anybody knows of any openings for new grads or has a hookup in the hospital world let me know thanks.
I worked at Toyota for a year so if anybody ever has questions about purchasing cars I may be able to help you out.
What's your specialty? ER/Peds/ICU/CCU/etc.
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I just became a Registered Nurse last week. So if anybody knows of any openings for new grads or has a hookup in the hospital world let me know thanks.
I worked at Toyota for a year so if anybody ever has questions about purchasing cars I may be able to help you out.
What's your specialty? ER/Peds/ICU/CCU/etc.
Well I just graduated and don't have any hospital experience other then clinical rotations, but would love to work in anything that has to do with pediatrics or the NICU.
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Automotive tech... Repository of vast amounts of car info :smt044 and repair stuff! Actually get paid to work on cars!!! :smt003 I build hot rods and hot boats on the side... Have 7 boats 22' to 14'), 8 kayaks, 7 VW's (3 are Westy campers), 6 Kids, 2 grandsons, 1 wife!!!! :smt008 25 years on the 30th. Live in Wiemar surrounded by lakes and rivers. The whole family likes to yak and the Beagle loves it too!!! Need car info I've got it (Even the new electronic stuff!) So with all that, I guess you could call me a lucky guy. I play with cars all day, then go fishing on the way home. See the wife and kids and get fed great food! Then wake up and do it again the next day... :smt006
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Currently unemployed Natural Resource Protection Officer, some day to be re-employed in that field.
Married, father of a toddler. My layoff is like one big extended paternity leave.
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Been floatn' round the site for awhile and thought I should say Hi before I show up at the Albion Open.
Live in the Desert, Work in the mountains, But LIVE For the Ocean and Kayak Fishing/Diving. FireCapt/Paramedic at Lake Tahoe. Told I should retire..... but when I grow up I still want to be a Fireman/KayakFisherDiver. I think NCKA is Boss,Bitchn',Cool. Stay Safe and have FUN.
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Didn't see this thread until today! At any rate, I'm a Software Engineering Manager working for Motorola. I help architect and design back-end systems meant to scale to hundreds of millions of users. I have working as a software developer for over 15 years now.
Michael
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Software product and technical marketing (degree in electrical engineering with MBA in finance, designed hardware and software before going to the "Dark Side").
Always searching a for way to own my own business or make a living in a way that is more compatible with our family's outdoor lifestyle and activities.
Nothing beats kayaking fishing for me though I am constantly trying to find a way to fly fish more efficiently/effectively because of wind effects (fishing midges requires anchoring).
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I'm relatively new myself. Been to one outing the berryesa salmon slam and had alot of fun. Met some great guys and girls at the event. Can't wait for the next one. I'm in sails. I sell chemistry for printing. So all those newspapers out there like San Jose Merc and contra Costa times,Sacramento bee and many many more I have something in allmost all of them. Really enjoying the sight.
Be Safe John
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Relatively new to the site, but employed with the CHP. I'm one of the guys who drives the pick-up trucks and picks on truckers. Redwood City is the area I work so if you see me sitting at 92 and Crystal Springs Reservoir, stop by and say high.
Jim
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Life Long paddle sports ambassador. I've worked in the industry for the past 5 years mostly as a retail manager and sea kayak instructor guide. Last fall when the last store I worked at closed my wife and I decided to go all in a open a little hole in the wall kayak store/ outfitters in Lodi, and over the past 6 months we have grown to a full service retail shop that specializes in Touring kayaks, Fishing kayaks and rec kayaks. We strive to offer the best personal service possible so become people "go to guys" in the paddle sports industry. We also believe in trying before you buy so we have tons of rentals, and opportunities to get out on the water and try kayaks. I'm 26 years old and living my dream! :smt003
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Life Long paddle sports ambassador. I've worked in the industry for the past 5 years mostly as a retail manager and sea kayak instructor guide. Last fall when the last store I worked at closed my wife and I decided to go all in a open a little hole in the wall kayak store/ outfitters in Lodi, and over the past 6 months we have grown to a full service retail shop that specializes in Touring kayaks, Fishing kayaks and rec kayaks. We strive to offer the best personal service possible so become people "go to guys" in the paddle sports industry. We also believe in trying before you buy so we have tons of rentals, and opportunities to get out on the water and try kayaks. I'm 26 years old and living my dream! :smt003
I am in Tracy (moved in March) so it's great I have a local (well as close as local gets in the NW Central Valley—it's 20 miles and 20 minutes to the closest cities from Tracy) shop to patronize. Whenever I can, I fish globally but shop locally. Thanks for introducing yourself.
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I retired from grocery industry (32yrs) and try to kayak,camp,hike,dive,bicycle,garden,ride dirt bikes,adventure bikes and tour as often as weather permits. So I am living the dream I always wanted and love it. Sounds a little selfish but I want to get as much out of this life as I can while I'm still above the lawn. :smt001 :smt001 :smt001 :smt006
Bottom line is... pm me if you wanna go play somewhere, stay active and enjoy this life!
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Live in Citrus Heights. Freelance graphic artist and art new media (motion, film editing, flash web, phone apps) for just over 10 years. Moved from Boston to Sac about 13 years ago with 2 college buddies for the Sierras. Me and my wife Kara have been together for over 10 years and we have a 11 month old son, Branson. Always been outdoors minded, met my wife on a whitewater trip on the AR, she was our guide. We both guide now mostly private.
I am putting together some of the best in the industry as in design, motion and media relations. Plan on opening up Free Motion Media with the next year. I love to fish especially from my yak. Good things....
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My job in life now is to make everyday a day to be remembered for my wife and I. I am a retired Deputy Sheriff (30 yrs service) here in Santa Clara County.I have been retired for 10 years now.The wife and I are going to be celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary this July.We have many children, grand children and 2 great grand children(1 of them is on the way).I am also a retired US Army Reserve Officer 28+yrs service.My Dad introduced me to fishing many years ago but this was always with PBs. I saw this Kayak thing and immediately fell in LOVE. I am an older person but I do want to keep in-shape and have a good time(catching fish also will help).I am a member of SIRS(Sons In Retirement) and I do the Golf Chair.Hope to see all of you OTW. This is where my acronym knowledge stops. I have alot to learn here.
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My job in life now is to make everyday a day to be remembered for my wife and I....
Congratulations on the upcoming 25th anniversary. That sounds like an ideal occupation and I hope that I'm fortunate enough to be in the same situation when it's time to step away from the rat race.
As for me, I'm a sr. software developer who is always checking the weather report. :smt003
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ChuckMc, I really enjoyed your description, sincere and inspirational. I didn't know what SIRS was, looked it up just now. I'm nowhere near retirement (unless Lotto comes through :smt044) but hope to be a SIR some day, seems like an interesting and worthwhile organization. See you on OTW.
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Diesel mechanic slash welder fabricator if you need something fixed or fabled outa steel I'm up for the job, love my work hate my hours except working nights does present optimum fishing opportunity if I can keep my waf at a decent level.
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Suckin' uo the Big SS checks since Dec. Timber feller until bad mishap in '84, then after a year of healing drove trucks on the I-5 up and down and back and forth until brain dead. (and fat!!)
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Im a Firefighter and a fire instructor at our local college academy!!!!!!!
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Aside from Cal/OSHA mining and tunneling unit, I can add stand up comedian now that I scored a payed gig.
UPDATE:
I can call myself a professional comic now. I have taped for two networks, and am currently in the studio recording my first music album, due to be released in early 2013! I am also honored to say, that I will be the MC and host of the 2012 Montana Grain Grower's Association, and was selected to do comedy at the prestigious President's Banquet. Thanks Darius for getting me into Standup Comedy!
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VinnyC where are you a FF and instructor at?
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rich are you going to add man whoring too...? lol
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I will be unemployed beginning next Wednesday. :cry3
But only until the following Monday. :smt004
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Don't forget.....thats Easton Salvo, 27 oz :smt002
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I worked for a clinical research company for 9 1/2 years until the bigger fish swallowed us and spit out all the employees! I am now a Sr. Mgr, IT for a computer validation and compliance start up.
Kim
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Data Center and IT Support Manager :smt006
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Looking for some extra work in Santa Cruz. I know it's a long shot but you never know. After looking at the posts I noticed a lot of folks from the Santa Cruz area and figured I would ask around. I currently work full time (Mon-Fri 8-4) as a warehouse manager for a local furniture company. I am also a volunteer firefighter/EMT with a local department. Ideally I would like to find something in the late afternoon / early evenings Mon-Fri. My wife is currently attending school in the evenings so I would rather be making money than sitting around the house. If anyone knows of anything it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris
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I work with explosives (rock quarrys and building demolition)
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I work with explosives (rock quarrys and building demolition)
Dude u got any delayed pants dropping ninja primer cord...u had to be @ RBCII to appreciate the question??? MontanaN8V you better have eyes in the back of your head :redmoon :bootyshake: :kungfu cuz the Sledge is a sneaky MF.... and mooch I won't let it go.... :smt005
Seriously you get to blow stuff up...I want that job...I remember my Dad telling me he used dynemite to catch fish back in the 40's talk about getting some...
Looking for some extra work in Santa Cruz. I know it's a long shot but you never know. After looking at the posts I noticed a lot of folks from the Santa Cruz area and figured I would ask around. I currently work full time (Mon-Fri 8-4) as a warehouse manager for a local furniture company. I am also a volunteer firefighter/EMT with a local department. Ideally I would like to find something in the late afternoon / early evenings Mon-Fri. My wife is currently attending school in the evenings so I would rather be making money than sitting around the house. If anyone knows of anything it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris
Chris u've got mad skills I'm sure you will be able to find something with this crew...but free time in the day=WSB hunting... :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
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Since I have my own account now..
I am a cashier at Fisherman's Warehouse. Someday I will upgrade that to Student then hopefully owner of my own daycare.
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Aircraft hydraulic/ structural mechanic in the navy. Then 9/11 happened, honorably discharged and couldn't get back into what I did in the navy :smt013 :smt013. Unemployed for a while and then positions opened up for the post office and now currently a letter carrier. The way things are going with the post office though, I might get laid off soon.. this economy sucks :smt012
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Suckin' uo the Big SS checks since Dec. Timber feller until bad mishap in '84, then after a year of healing drove trucks on the I-5 up and down and back and forth until brain dead. (and fat!!)
Feel your pain bro...had a tree run me down in 86 fractured me knee in 2 places than got rehabbed and in 87 had a piss fir jump the stump 36" on the butt took it in the lap and was able to pull one leg out before it stomped my world...pulled second leg out with a snapped tib/fib fracture...by myself had to drag myself to my truck get in with a flopping leg and drive down to camp and than to town Pt Arena...sat out if front of the bar drinking a coldpack waiting for the ambulance to arrive from Ft Bragg...got pretty hammered waiting :smt005 got rehabbed again and went right back at it...than was retrained as a PC tech workers comp in the early 90's than fell into selling Softubs and have never looked back...they pay me to "talk" for a living :smt005
So have you been to any meets down here??? I noticed you live in OR
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I have been an electrician for the last 15 years but can fix just about anything and try and make anything that comes to mind. From motorcycle parts to toys for my nephew.
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Hi Yakers:
Sr. Analog Mask Layout Designer. Will work for Options! :smt005
Regards
Ernie
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operating engineer a.k.a heavy equiptment operator. but would love to get into guiding kayak fishing in la paz b.c.s
Im one of those too, local3!
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I spent the past thirteen years working for the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. Unfortunately I've been off work for the past year and a half because of an injury...Now I spend my days at home with my wife and kids, and I got to say I'm a better man for it. I spent a lot of time working sixteen hour days...but no more.
Now I'm an Executive Chore Boy, kids Taxi and on call Man Whore....
I'm living the dream.
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I work as a Pest Control Adviser specializing in vegetable crops in the Salinas Valley. Half of the acreage I manage is organic. We release beneficial insects and plant beneficial insectary hedgerows to help manage the pest populations in the organic crops. I also manage a small pesticide application business in Soledad.
In addition to the PCA work, In 2009 my wife and I started testing vegetable soils for nitrate levels. We would both collect soil samples from our growers fields and run the tests nightly on our kitchen counter. This area of our business has taken off. We now have 5 seasonal employees and a lab in Soledad that we use to run the soil tests. I have recently passed an intentional exam to become a Certified Crop Adviser (professional certification in Agronomy)
I have a really cool job. We are working to reduce nitrate loading to surface and ground water and saving vegetable growers money by reducing their fertilizer inputs. The wife is currently in charge of our 11.5 month old twin daughters Sophia and Marguerite. Life is good.
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I spent the past thirteen years working for the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. Unfortunately I've been off work for the past year and a half because of an injury...Now I spend my days at home with my wife and kids, and I got to say I'm a better man for it. I spent a lot of time working sixteen hour days...but no more.
Now I'm an Executive Chore Boy, kids Taxi and on call Man Whore....
I'm living the dream.
:smt044 :smt044 :smt044 Good one,,, Like being a musician. The pay sucks but it has it's benefits eh !
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What a fun post!! Very enlightening to view a few pages of entries to see what a diverse group of folks there are here... bravo!
I'm a self-employed musician, free-lance double and electric bassist who performs w/ the professional regional symphony orchestras inside & outside of the Bay Area. Also play a lot of jazz and musical theater in every venue imaginable in the greater bay area... I teach privately (students of all ages) and coach for several public school music programs in the East Bay & South Bay, and am a part-time lecturer on Cello & Double Bass for the music education degree program at CSU East Bay. Proud member of AFM Local 6, S.F.
Live your dreams...
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Cool.. I am new here and hope to meet you all at one of NCKA event soon. :smt006
I am working for Caltrans as Associate Information Systems Analyst (Network/Systems Administrator) for 10+ years. I am also a web developer for 16+ years. My side job without pay is being president of CalBASS. I am focusing on fishing program for Deaf Kids. Website is www.calbass.org (http://www.calbass.org).
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My side job without pay is being president of CalBASS. I am focusing on fishing program for Deaf Kids. Website is www.calbass.org (http://www.calbass.org).
Very cool!!!!!
Welcome!
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
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Local 102 Millwright
Metal fabrication, gas/steam turbine and generator technician, machinery installation, maintenance and preision alignment.
I'd rather be diving!
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I am a Forest Service Technician(wildland firefighter) love to fight fire, love to fight fish too :smt003
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I am a Contractor in MArin and surrounding areas, I do custombuilding projects,lots of windows and doors,finish carpentry and cabinets.In business since 94 and the only job I have ever had was building, since 1977.I could use help every now and then but you must be licensed and work as a sub,be glad to use you.Only way to be a fisherman with grreat success is to be self employed.
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I work for SHN Consulting Engineer's and Geologist out of Willits in Mendocino County. I manage the materials testing lab here and do all the special inspections and testing for various local projects. From Geotechnical and Geologic Hazard reports to construction materials testing and safety code inspections. Born and raised into fishing on the gulf coast of Texas and recently transplanted to nor cal. Like to rock fish, salmon troll, sturgeon and striper fishin are some new hobbies of mine. Want to get into diving too
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This is a very cool thread. I moved to Santa Cruz from Mesa Arizona in May of 2011. I work for the USGS as a hydrologic technician. Our office is one of about eight field offices in California. We operate 46 real-time stream flow gages from Halfmoon Bay to Paso Robles. When I’m not wearing waders at work, I’m wearing a wetsuit on the yak. Now if only I can convince them to let conduct “fish samples” at work, I’d be set!
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This is a very cool thread. I moved to Santa Cruz from Mesa Arizona in May of 2011. I work for the USGS as a hydrologic technician. Our office is one of about eight field offices in California. We operate 46 real-time stream flow gages from Halfmoon Bay to Paso Robles. When I’m not wearing waders at work, I’m wearing a wetsuit on the yak. Now if only I can convince them to let conduct “fish samples” at work, I’d be set!
Funny shit, my wife and I moved out to Goodyear Az from Santa Cruz a couple of years back. After about a year we headed back here to Santa Cruz. See you around.
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Working again in a new career field. Well, sorta new..
Law Enforcement. Daf policeman
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mr. mooch--
served my country as a coastie aux and middle school teacher. now retired to pass on the mistakes & insights of the past 69 years along with the unmitigated holy experience of returning to the ocean, pedal to the metal.
tight lines, loose women...
love & blessings, billyabe
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This is a very cool thread. I moved to Santa Cruz from Mesa Arizona in May of 2011. I work for the USGS as a hydrologic technician. Our office is one of about eight field offices in California. We operate 46 real-time stream flow gages from Halfmoon Bay to Paso Robles. When Im not wearing waders at work, Im wearing a wetsuit on the yak. Now if only I can convince them to let conduct fish samples at work, Id be set!
Funny shit, my wife and I moved out to Goodyear Az from Santa Cruz a couple of years back. After about a year we headed back here to Santa Cruz. See you around.
Moving FROM Santa Cruz to Goodyear must have been rough. AZ is cool but but Im very happy to not be there anymore. Phoenix is just too large/HOT. Ill bet your gald to be back too.
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New to this site and Kayak fishing. I saw a fishing show on TV about ocean kayak fishing and it was like a light went on and I think I heard music.
I work for SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District) as a Sr. Telecommunications Tech. I take care of 2-way radio, microwave, security systems, phone systems, SCADA, fiber optic, hdrography, weather data, etc. I work up in the mountains on our hydro electric program, the Upper American River Project. I'm around lots of lakes in the Crystal Basin area mostly and I've been fishing them for over 40 years. I'm looking forward to retiring this year.
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Water treatment operator. I work all over the san joaquin valley on multiple (13) small scale water plants i stay busy lol
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Forester and Wildland firefighter most of my workin life. A few years as a city fireman and another as a sheriffs deputy.
Love gettin paid to be outdoors.
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Tell the truth! Who here would act on the urge to quit it all and go work on a farm or be a ranch hand or something? living a clean healthful lifestyle sounds pretty damn appealing if you axe me (sometimes)
http://www.philoapplefarm.com/livework.php (http://www.philoapplefarm.com/livework.php)
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Software security consultant, fancy way of saying paid hacker but the legal kind. Also teach a lot of classes on software security. I get to travel a lot, just had the brilliant idea to get a portable pole and try fishing all over the country. Anyone else ever try and have feedback on if it was worth it?
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High School English teacher; adjunct English teacher at San Joaquin Delta College (online classes/Mythology).
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I work at Wells Fargo as a web developer/programmer building and architecting business applications on the front end/presentation layer using javascript, html, css, java and a buncha other junks. At night im an on/off musician. During younger years i spent my time on the road with Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis playing saxophone and clarinet. Settled down and got a "real" job when my dad got sick and I had my first child. My awesome wife and 2 kids keep me grounded and happy.
That's the nutshell.
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by day I do kayak, stand up paddle boarding instruction, and tour guiding for Monterey Bay Kayaks in Moss Landing. If any of you fellas are in the area come on by and bullshit with me about fishin or whatever. oh and we'll hook ya with a 10% discount on all accessories if your an NCKA member.
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I was lucky to retire at 46 from Asset Management. I am currently raising my two grand sons 2 yo and 4 mo.
I am also working part time, for the fun of it, for Burning Man as the Chief of logistics for the Emergency Services Department.
About 3 months ago I discovered on you tube guys catching big fish on small kayaks. I'm hooked.
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I was lucky to retire at 46 from Asset Management. I am currently raising my two grand sons 2 yo and 4 mo.
I am also working part time, for the fun of it, for Burning Man as the Chief of logistics for the Emergency Services Department.
About 3 months ago I discovered on you tube guys catching big fish on small kayaks. I'm hooked.
fortunate are you
to know that wisdom must be
my kid loved talking Yoda!
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I'm a graduating law student :)
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I'm a graduating law student :)
My condolences. :smt013
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I work to fish.... among other things. I'm a Designer/Project coordinator for an engineering/design firm located in Morgan Hill, CA. We specialize in medical devices, automated systems and metrology. There are a number of other facets to our design capabilities as well. We manage "ideas" from concept to market release or anywhere in between using the latest in FEA analysis and development in SolidWorks. I also develop my own items as a "hobby" using SolidWorks. Have a product you need manufactured? I have a few very select sources for CNC machining of parts in a varity of materials and finishes, including powdercoating & anodization. My personal hobies extend into metalworking and woodworking. Looking for soemthing custom but don't have the means to bring it to life? I may be willing to barter my after-hours cservices in design/fabrication/assembly for kayak/fishing stuff! Drop me a line!
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This is a sweet thread! 2 pages down, 12 to go! I am working on getting my degree in Network Security and am working at an insurance company for now. God only knows where my career will end up taking me!
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Technical writer for a software company headquartered in Dallas, TX. I get to work from home on my own here in Vallejo. I created and manage the company Web sites and write the technical "how to" documents employing the special skill I have to confuse, confound, and frustrate those who need to know how our software updates work. Got hooked on kayak fishing when I spent a day just outside the Santa Cruz harbor with Allen Bushnell. I am grateful for the lessons he taught me and his special patience with a clumsy newbie. I have written some personal stories, some of which deal with my kayaking experience, and I published them on my own Web site: w3.nmolinaropost.com. I am so glad to have joined the madness. Thanks again, Allen.
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Disability retired California Correctional Officer, New to the forum and to Kayaking, looking for a good fishing kayak for a guy who is 6'7" 240lbs. Peace!!!
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Disability retired California Correctional Officer, New to the forum and to Kayaking, looking for a good fishing kayak for a guy who is 6'7" 240lbs. Peace!!!
WTTM!
Hope to see u OTW soon.
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Disability retired California Correctional Officer, New to the forum and to Kayaking, looking for a good fishing kayak for a guy who is 6'7" 240lbs. Peace!!!
Malibu x factor. I know tall guys who like it, 250 pound plus guys who like it.
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Medically retired disabled veteran and working mechanical systems design engineer in the biomedical field. Right now I am designing an automated qPCR analysis system.
I only work cuz I love to fish
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Mechanical engineer by day at a fiberoptics company in the Bay Area. In my (non-fishing) spare time I build iOS and web apps for fun and (a very tiny amount of) profit. I have a few in the app store and am looking to add to that this year if this new Hobie Quest doesn't take up all of my time (which wouldn't be so bad either :smt044)
I'm very new here so hello to everyone :smt006. Thanks to my good buddy brdopry/Kevin for turning me on to this site.
Eric
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Father of 2. Fireman here in monterey County.
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Father of 2. Fireman here in monterey County.
Where in MoCo?
I was a PCF with Rural 97-02 and SOMOCO 05-11 then the twins came.
Eric Morgan
Trident Ultra 4.7
Not the guy selling the Outback
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I do secret Squirrel Stuff. :smt005 Thats what the troops i support every day call it.
Ok, I work for a DoD contractor on the STRYKER platform. Been there for the last 10 years. Hired as a senior heavy wheeled vehicle mech, but they found out i have computer hardware , software and heavy military automotive electrical and weapons system skills. So i ended up as a C4ISR tech. Which means i do installs and checkout on DAGR, EPLRS, BFT, FBCB2, SINGCARS, HARRIS HF, and Multiband SATCOM as well as lower tier wireless battlefield / internet and Manuever Control Systems run on UHF, VHF and HF systems. Oh almost forgot, DUKE/CREW/CHAMELEON/OSRVT/ TACTICOMP and RHINO.
My software environment combines various flavors of Windows, Unix and Linux.
Currently there are only 4 of us in the entire nation doing this on this platform. Which means i don't get to fish much. I spend around 300 days a year on the road, with very rare weekends off.
Is it any wonder people say i'm cranky? Oh, and if you know what even half of that stuff is, I'm looking to trade up in employer quality
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Father of 2. Fireman here in monterey County.
Where in MoCo?
I was a PCF with Rural 97-02 and SOMOCO 05-11 then the twins came.
City of Salinas. You probably know most of the guys that I worked my season at cal fire with. J. Davis, Royos, Spanky, Cliff, etc...Great group of people.
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Full-time firefighter for the City of Salinas and also a father of 2 girls, 2.5 and 1 years old that keep me pleasantly busy on my days off.
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I retired on 4/13/12 after 20 years with the City of Stockton. My job was to keep 27 Police Harley Davidson Road King motorcycles running and on the road.
I have been kayak fishing out of a Hobie Pro Angler since summer of 09.
Been married for 31 years.
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Park Ranger for 6 years, left to be a Game Warden (we didn't get along). I'm headed back to being a Park Ranger in Sacramento county.
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I'm a father of 3 one boy(15), two girls (11 and 2) married for 12 years and I'm a Unit Supervisor for the test and support technicians of The EAGE(Electrical and Aeronautical Ground Support Equipment) group for a satellite manufacturing company out of Palo Alto where i have been working for the past 12 years. I'm also addicted to fishing and recently new less than a week to the world of kayaks/kayak fishing.
Flip....
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I'm new to Kayak fishing and live in Soquel (next to Santa Cruz). I run my own custom woodworking shop that I built on our property. I've been building mostly cabinets and furniture for about 15 years now but really build anything: fishing rods, custom wood steering wheels for cars, restoring VW buses and BMW....
I'm stoked to be a part of the community!
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I work for Wells Fargo for now. Still on the path to find my calling? LOL Other then that I love to fish and hunt.
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Paralegal. AKA Lawyer's bitch. :smt011
Going back to grad school to get a PhD soon tho! :smt004
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At the moment my paycheck says 'Operating Engineer' I travel to n.Cal Field Sales offices fixing what ever is broken in the Building/Spaces to keep it running and looking nice for our customers.
Other trades:
30 yrs. Construction/Remodel,
Autobody/Paint
Septic Tank cleaner/hauler
Farm/Ranch Service mechanic
Creamery Mechanic
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GIS Analyst for an Environmental Consultant
so i spend most days in the office processing GPS data, making maps, utilizing Lidar for watershed analysis. The other half of me is a wanna be aquatic biologist, so they let me out to do some backpack electrofishing now and again. Two weeks ago i finished up a 12 hour day wearing a 40 lb backpack shocker, pulling every fish i could out of a section of creek that was being de-watered (about 3,000 in all) and all i could think was, "I can't believe i am getting paid for this :smt003". Nothing like a day on the water!
Let me know if anyone needs any help with mapping tasks, my new favorite things is playing with KML files (the kind you can draw on google earth), and getting them on a GPS unit.
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I have worked for North America's largest outdoor sporting goods distributor for the past 5 years.
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I am new to the sport of kayak fishing and currently work as a Paramedic.
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I work in a state hospital with DD clients. I'm a paper pusher and a hold puncher. I use fishing to relax and exercise with my tarpon. My work site is about a mile away from my lake so I spend my lunches fishing.
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I work in a state hospital with DD clients. I'm a paper pusher and a hold puncher. I use fishing to relax and exercise with my tarpon. My work site is about a mile away from my lake so I spend my lunches fishing.
You might be caring for my cousin Jenny. That is a tough job. We help my Aunt and Uncle every year with some cash to help buy Christmas gifts for the people housed there. So many people just forget about their family. Thank goodness mine has not.
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Morgan, you are so right. The family comes up once a year or once every 2-3 years and some never visit their family member. They might be retarded but they still feel, miss and need love. Christmas is a very hard time for my clients. Do you blame them for having bad behaviors? Thank you for loving on your family member.
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Maintenance Manager at the Tides in Bodega Bay by day, and evenings work at race fabrication shop in Santa Rosa. (roll cages,custom suspension, put v8's in very small cars) also work at Wednesday night drift/drag at Infineon Raceway, so if you want a free ride in a race car....
I am new to kayak fishing, but working out here, of course I ran into spike and Sledge tried it out and I'm hooked.
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I work in the marketing department at Diamond Foods (a snack food company that makes Emerald snack nuts, Pop Secret popcorn, Kettle Brand potato chips, and Diamond of California nuts). I don't have a kayak yet, but I love to fish. I just moved to the bay area two months ago from Arizona where I was finishing up grad school. I am originally from the Chicago area (large and smallmouth bass fisherman :) I mostly just lurk on the boards watching the classifieds section and reading up about people's creative rigging ideas.
If anyone wants to talk marketing, ideation, consumer research, or just wants to network, feel free to shoot me a message.
Tight lines,
Brad
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I didn't know where to put this, so I posted it here. I have been impressed by the individuals within NCKA and someone might be able to do this. I know of a job opening to be a caretaker for a 2000 acre ranch close to Healdsburg. Knowledge of cattle, horses, run a bulldozer, irrigation, and anything else that goes wrong on a ranch is helpful.
You would get free housing, I believe it is 3bed, two baths- pay of 40,000, no medical,
and would have flexible hours. However, you would not be able to have each weekend off.
I have been to this ranch many times, and it is amazingly beautiful. One of the last remaining ranches that has not been turned into vineyards. If you are interested, pm me
and I will talk to the owners.
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I didn't know where to put this, so I posted it here. I have been impressed by the individuals within NCKA and someone might be able to do this. I know of a job opening to be a caretaker for a 2000 acre ranch close to Healdsburg. Knowledge of cattle, horses, run a bulldozer, irrigation, and anything else that goes wrong on a ranch is helpful.
You would get free housing, I believe it is 3bed, two baths- pay of 40,000, no medical,
and would have flexible hours. However, you would not be able to have each weekend off.
I have been to this ranch many times, and it is amazingly beautiful. One of the last remaining ranches that has not been turned into vineyards. If you are interested, pm me
and I will talk to the owners.
Wow! What an amazing opportunity! If I was in a different place in life I would be all over this. Good on you Ray for posting such a generous opportunity.
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Im a security officer at arden fair mall in sacramento, ca
And a police volunteer
Aspiring to become a police officer myself
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Assistant Shift Manager of a multi million $ casino. (Thunder Valley Resort & Casino)! and a full time father to 2 wonderful little girls!
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I use to be a heavy equipment operator in the military known as Red Horse. Then after my contract was up I worked for okaloosa county down in florida, and then decided to use my GI Bill and get my AA in Computer Drafting & Design. Now I'm starting to work on my BA in Project management while working for Krazan & Associates as an inspector/technician for construction. I do compaction/density testing, Concrete/Strength testing "ACI", and I'm currently working on my reinforced concrete certification.
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Union electrician 80-91 Go local 6! Life change, wife,kid, house,debt. Laid myself off to get away from commute, rat race, ended up in the sticks at Lake Berryessa. Thoughts of working in Napa/Fairfield area as electrician, but plan failed. No consistent work for the travelling brother. Found a job in wineries. Mondavi for 7 years, Beaulieu Vineyard for the last 14. Same wife,kid, less pay, less debt. Steady work, free wine! Been through various versions of boats, but think the yak is where it's at. :smt003
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Just retired from the AF after 21 yrs...Getting ready to start my second career at Travis AFB as a civilian Air Traffic Controller (same thing I did in the military).
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I work with explosives (rock quarrys and building demolition)
Then we have met...... :smt006
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Corrections officer State of Nevada
Father of 3
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I'm just a lowly chiropractor, helping people feel a little better one back at a time.
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Telecom/Datacom technician at Chico State University. I have been doing telecom work for the past 15 years. Everything from pulling cable to installing large phone systems and data networks.
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I am a sales manager for a Sonoma county winery covering the US. The travel makes my schedule a bit crazy but when I am home and can get some free time between catering for my wife and two year old son I love to hunt big game, upland and waterfowl. Just getting my feet wet in some serious fishing and rigging up the Kayak. If anyone ever wants to trade some wine for any extra fishing gear let me know. I have plenty of one and need the other.
Best,
Phil
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I'm an appliance repair tech, been doing it for 10 yrs, prior to that an AGE tech in the Air Force. Hey "BonaFide", I saw your red horse tags all over our barracks when I was deployed. You guys sure do let everyone know WHO BUILT THIS BASE! Lol
"One Fish" Bainter
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I am a kayaker with out a kayaker at the moment, currently saving up for a OC Torque no thanks to my bad hip. Got rid of my huge boat last year and itching to get back into the water without all of the hassles. Went to Caples Lake during labor day weekend and rented a couple of kayaks, caught 10 trouts, and loved the simplicity. i have been hooked ever since. I am also a principle engineer at World Wide Technology specializing in Cisco Integration.
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Welcome aboard Nutty!
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I am a sales manager for a Sonoma county winery covering the US. The travel makes my schedule a bit crazy but when I am home and can get some free time between catering for my wife and two year old son I love to hunt big game, upland and waterfowl. Just getting my feet wet in some serious fishing and rigging up the Kayak. If anyone ever wants to trade some wine for any extra fishing gear let me know. I have plenty of one and need the other.
Best,
Phil
Phil,
post in classified what you need.....we ALL have extra stuff laying around (to much to list in my case). God knows my wife would appreciate wine over and rod or reel!
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Thanks EWB. I will work up a bit of a wish list and post it up in the classifieds.
Best,
Phil
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I just shipped my first video game. I normally make consumer/business software, but this game has an ecommerce model and was actually quite a bit of fun to work on. The team was/is great and the results aren't too bad.
Of other note, I'm paddling an Advanced Elements Expedition because it's what will fit into my S2000. Front seat's for the kayak, trunk is for my gear bag.
Great to meet everyone!
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Working for American General Life and Accident Insurance Company (AGLA) which provides modern and affortable life insurance products for middle income consumers and Main Street small business owners.
Our strategy is to understand the needs of today's consumers and then design superior,differentiated solutions to meet those needs.Our innovative insurance solutions can help meet a lifetime of financial needs. At AGLA, We are changing the Way Americans think About,Purchase and Use Life Insurance by providing our customers with life insurance they don't have to die to use.
Our Quality of Life Insurance product suite provides our customers with living benefits if they are diagnosed with qualifying critical,chronic or terminal illness. :smt049
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Bus Operator here in Sacto. I drive mostly crazy people around. :smt003
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Bus Operator here in Sacto. I drive mostly crazy people around. :smt003
Hmmm,,, I mostly drive people crazy. :smt005
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I work as a fisheries biologist for a consutling company called Cramer Fish Sciences. We mostly do habitat restoration and monitoring for salmon and steelhead in the rivers of the central valley.
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I work in the legal department of a large corporation. I work for my family: wife, three kids and dog (Aussie). Fan of Cal, Giants, 49ers, Warriors, and any team playing against L.A. and Stanford.
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I am a traffic control and safety supervisor for a company in SF. Title is really cool, I drive the truck that drops cones then I stand around and watch cars go bye to ensure thre is no accidents in the work zone.
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I did tile work from 20 to about 26 when my back and the housing market went kaput at the same time. I worked industrial plumbing for a short period which re-enforced that my back was no longer all that great.
From 2007-09 I worked for a .com company as a traveling photographer. That job was pretty awesome. My boundaries were from the Oregon border to hwy20, and from the coast to Nevada. It gave me alot of free time (fishing time). Basically gave me paid one day fishing tips 3-4 times a week. That job ended with them not paying me properly and the labor board letting them know that they owed me $14k.
Since then I have floated along making money on craigslist, buying and selling. I also do odd jobs through friends. At the moment I am currently working on soft bait molds of original construction. I completed a 6 inch Sanddab. I finished the blank for a 10 inch lamprey last night which is going to be cast tomorrow. I recently found out that plastic in bulk, is not cheap!
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Interested in the 10 inch lampreys!
Pm sent.
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Instrumentation Specialist and US Business Development Manager for Geotechnical and Civil Engineering Instruments and Monitoring Systems
Holy crap what a mouth full. I sell gadgets that measure stuff.
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Cop
After reading everyone's responses I suppose I should elaborate. I am a career Correctional Officer. This means I am a group home leader, counselor, social worker, mental health worker, criminal investigator, gang expert, forensic photographer, communications cryptographer, electronics weapon instructor, defensive tactics instructor, crime scene technician, emergency medical first responder, hostage negotiator, immigration officer, interpreter, firefighter, clerk, expert witness, narcotics interdiction liaison, suicide prevention lead, tactical marksman,dispatcher, informant handler, intelligence agent, and surveillance technician......I think I forgot some stuff.
I worked in the timber industry until I saw the writing on the wall, and I had to decide between growing weed and doing an honest job. In Humboldt, law enforcement was one of my limited options. I go to school full time, as well as working 60 hrs a week towards my goal of becoming a political science/constitutional law teacher somewhere in a red state.
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Just re-read this thread for inspiration since I've been strongly considering a mid-life career change. I've always been interested in what people do for livings, and why, and we certainly have a diverse group here.
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Just re-read this thread for inspiration since I've been strongly considering a mid-life career change. I've always been interested in what people do for livings, and why, and we certainly have a diverse group here.
Agree. It's fascinating to read the backgrounds of such a diverse group of people.
I'm the Web developer for the Fish Sniffer. You'd assume that means I get to fish a lot. Hasn't worked out that way, but its very cool working in the fishing industry as an avid recreational angler.
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I have sold software for a few of the largest software companies in the world. Currently I work for someone who enjoys world cup sailing and has its name on a arena in the bay area.
Would rather work for the smallest kayak shop any day.
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I work for PG&E out of Sacramento. I am a gas mapper, meaning i map the gas lines that they are going to put in the ground or if they switch out services to more modern equipment i map that also.
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I work for myself as an artist with an emphasis on northern California landscapes. www.artofcharlesbeck.com (http://www.artofcharlesbeck.com) It's been forty plus years of daubing color on canvas along with doing some figurative woodcut imagery but well worth the satisfaction of doing what I wanted and eventually making a living from it.
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Cool work bro!
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Mortgage Loan officer
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I work for myself as an artist with an emphasis on northern California landscapes. www.artofcharlesbeck.com (http://www.artofcharlesbeck.com) It's been forty plus years of daubing color on canvas along with doing some figurative woodcut imagery but well worth the satisfaction of doing what I wanted and eventually making a living from it.
Cool. And a fellow cyclist. rad.
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Carpenter & I also do freelance design http://colorblinddesigns.com/ (http://colorblinddesigns.com/) for websites, print, graphics, tee-shirts, banners, logos, flyers, & so forth. Always willing to work the best deals for clients to help them save $ while I do what I love.
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Area manager of Desert Pacific Exterminators (pest Management) husband and father to a girl(5) and boy(3)
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It's amazing how many IT jobs there are in here.
IT Manager for Napa Valley Hospice / EMR Databases, etc.
IT Consulting business owner 10 years+
Pimp
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I am a blacksmith/engineer, moving towards designing and building kayaks full time. Gotta do what you love right!!!
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quebecor printing in san jose. 14yrs. helio engraving machine and scitex operator. sears appliances sales for 3yrs. 10 yrs sam linder honda, cadillac service writer. whewwww, i'm tired.. :smt044
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I am a blacksmith/engineer, moving towards designing and building kayaks full time. Gotta do what you love right!!!
wow, functional art, that kayak is beautiful :smt007
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Building Inspector....exciting stuff...grew up as a builder(family business)...I enjoy problem solving and helping people accomplish their goals..
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State Employee here, work for Department Of Public Health as an Staff Services Analyst, dealing predominately with Procurement.
Any state employees in here? Im looking for some openings in AISA classification or even a Lateral SSA transfer! :)
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Im a nuclear decontamination tech in kingsalmon at the old nuke plant. Makes it really handy being able to launch my kayak off the beach 100 yards from where i work.
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I am a blacksmith/engineer, moving towards designing and building kayaks full time. Gotta do what you love right!!!
wow, functional art, that kayak is beautiful :smt007
Seriously, nice work!
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Wow, so much talent here!
I am a full-time real estate investor. I buy ugly houses, make them pretty, then offer quality homes to families and individuals.
If you or anyone you know has a house that needs to be sold quickly and for all cash...message me.
Joe
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Lawyer in La, doing civil litigation all over Central and North Louisiana, working remotely while in Napa. Thinking about taking the CA Bar so I can work here.
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Systems Analyst/Developer for a national laboratory. Customize off the shelf engineering software applications to support our business needs.
Rey
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Systems Admin in healthcare, my niche is PACS/imaging. Trying to brush up on python3 currently, if nothing else to see if I can automate some of the more menial day to day stuff. Also trying to find motivation to go back to school and do a Masters, this fishing habit isn't going to pay for itself it seems.
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Systems Engineer, basically manage everything IT for small and medium businesses in the Bay Area. I also work as a IT project manager for new businesses and construction. Designing networks and systems for resorts, warehouse facilities, and restaurants.
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State Employee here, work for Department Of Public Health as an Staff Services Analyst, dealing predominately with Procurement.
Any state employees in here? Im looking for some openings in AISA classification or even a Lateral SSA transfer! :)
I'm not a State worker, but just curious what are the qualifications ?
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Full time paramedic/flight medic, part time photographer.
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resigning as team lead at target and getting back into new construction plumbing.
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I install shower glass and mirrors.
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I drive a garbage truck for allied waste in Rancho Cordova.so remember to put your trash out once a week it keeps my family fed and helps my yak angling addiction :smt006
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I'm an acquisitions editor for Heyday, a book publishing company, and I run the magazine, News from Native California — all about California Indians. So, if you're writing a book...
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Recently (March) changed jobs to eliminate the commute. Mechanical designer for HeatWave Labs in Watsonville. We specialize in "Electron Sources and Guns, Ion Sources, Ionizers, Ion Guns, Ion Pumps and Controllers, Filaments, High Temperature Sample Heaters and Specialty Materials for the Vacuum Technology Industry". Very high temperature stuff (average 2200º F) & sometimes very high voltage.
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Lead Geek: Manager of Systems Engineers (Consultants) specializing in Computer Network Security & Mobility @Cisco.com
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I am a ex- structural iron worker- ex carpenter- and now have great job repairing and caring for a large estate on the big sur coast...property caretaker is the job name
picture of my view from the "office"
and one of the gardener/co worker-who- I get to work with a lot when nothing needs fixing-or building
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picture of my view from the "office"
and one of the gardener/co worker-who- I get to work with a lot when nothing needs fixing-or building
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Nice ! My resume is on its way !! :smt003
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I do hardwood flooring. Install/ refinishing.
When I'm not fishing, tending my "garden",or playing with my two kids.
If you need any flooring done, let me know. I've got this addiction that needs feeding. :smt001
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Process Control Engineer at a oil refinery.
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I am back at purchasing real estate. Been out for a while. I help people buy homes without bank qualifying. Bad credit, good credit, no credit. If you know anyone that needs help with their real estate send them my way. I may be able to help. Moving and need to sell, divorce, BK, upside down on value, other problems. I may be able to help too.
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Executive Chef
I had hand surgery for the fourth time for Dupuytren's contracture, I'm on disability. I resigned from the Hyatt Vineyard Creek in downtown Santa Rosa after six years in late September for my hand could heal. I'm starting to look for a new chef's job. I have extensive experience in restaurants, hotels and country clubs. If anyone knows of anyone looking for a chef please let me know.
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Internet Manager for Future Ford in Roseville! If you need any assistance in buying a vehicle or need some advice feel free to call me. Don't pay retail! :smt003
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Evan Sebree
Mild/moderate Special Education instructor (resource specialist)
5 years experience with Galt Joint Union High School District
Credential in multiple subjects
Majored in Social Science instruction for high school
If you have kids or family in SPED, feel free to PM me with ANY questions. Special Ed programs tend to use a lot of acronyms and can be very confusing. There are also parent/student rights you should be aware of in order to protect the interests of your loved ones.
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Executive Chef
I had hand surgery for the fourth time for Dupuytren's contracture, I'm on disability. I resigned from the Hyatt Vineyard Creek in downtown Santa Rosa after six years in late September for my hand could heal. I'm starting to look for a new chef's job. I have extensive experience in restaurants, hotels and country clubs. If anyone knows of anyone looking for a chef please let me know.
do you do any private chefing?
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I am a Soldier.
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Service writer for Sam linder Honda in Salinas . Got questions on Honda Repairs .Maybe I can help. Cant promise anything (Disclaimer) :smt044
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Currently a Safety Officer in the construction industry (Stucco Contractor).
6yrs prior as an installer...
Need any kind of Stucco work done, I'm just a few clicks away... :)
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Interesting thread. Been on NCKA for about six months now but never saw this before. Really enjoyed reading about all the different careers we have. What a great mix to see people from all walks of life coming together for a common interest.
So to add to that, I'm a Traffic Engineer. Everything from timing signals, setting speed limits, and telling people no, we will not put a stop sign at their corner. Let the complaints begin, I get yelled at everyday.
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Interesting thread. Been on NCKA for about six months now but never saw this before. Really enjoyed reading about all the different careers we have. What a great mix to see people from all walks of life coming together for a common interest.
So to add to that, I'm a Traffic Engineer. Everything from timing signals, setting speed limits, and telling people no, we will not put a stop sign at their corner. Let the complaints begin, I get yelled at everyday.
Id like an old, retired traffic light please. :smt007
Bill
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I'm a CT and MRI Tech at Memorial Hospital in Santa Rosa; I hope I don't see any of you on one of my tables!
Mark
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Antiques and Collectibles google: netpicker2000
Also buy Gold and Silver
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Have been in retail for far longer than I ever imagined..
Manage a retail store in Sacramento
Tom
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I have changed jobs since posting in the original version of this thread: http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=3346.0
Backup middle infielder for the Giants.
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Now I’m a Defense contractor, working at NPS (Naval Postgraduate School) in Monterey.
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Change to my status early last year......RETIRED :smt003 and moved to Texas. Helping DFW Chapter of HOW as much as possible.
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Wine Biz. I run a large bottling facility. Most people are surprised to hear we bottle upwards of 250k cases each week.
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I'm a compliance/ safety coordinator for one of the biggest if not the biggest almond huller in California. But working hard to become a correctional officer for the state. What about you?
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http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=22378.0
Great topic! See this Stickied thread in introduction forum.
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I'm a compliance/ safety coordinator for one of the biggest if not the biggest almond huller in California. But working hard to become a correctional officer for the state.
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Oops sorry I searched for it before posting guess I looked over it.
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I teach marine electronics theory, installation, and repair to young Coast Guard men and women at the Coast Guard Training Center just outside of Petaluma. I've been active duty Coast Guard for 12 years now and I'm currently an E-6 trying to make E-7.
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Retired researcher from the Vet School at UCDavis. Now I am working at my brother's advanced composits company. I hope to be working less and doing more kayak fishing in the near future.
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36th year in the public school system. Currently Director of M&O, Facilities for a high school district in Marin. Got an office at the base of Mt. Tam in Larkspur.
Thinking about pulling the plug on that work thing, this year or next.
Hope to pick up some tips from all you guys,and gals, and get moving out OTW.
TCAT-noob
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I teach marine electronics theory, installation, and repair to young Coast Guard men and women at the Coast Guard Training Center just outside of Petaluma. I've been active duty Coast Guard for 12 years now and I'm currently an E-6 trying to make E-7.
So, you are a Two Rocker!
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Yep, I'm a Two Rocker! Even live here on base in housing on the back side of the property.
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My wife and I own a CNC shop on steroids.
www.peridotcorp.com
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Viticulturist
Matt
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Attorney. Worked for the Dept of Interior, New Orleans D.A., an environmental nonprofit, and now I'm solo/contract in the Bay Area looking for something solid.
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Award winning international photographer. Recently dubbed top 10 in the US and top 20 WORLD.
Of course, I call BS as there are a lot more photographers out there that simply aren't getting the recognition they deserve. Still though... We don't do too bad.
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Award winning international photographer. Recently dubbed top 10 in the US and top 20 WORLD.
Of course, I call BS as there are a lot more photographers out there that simply aren't getting the recognition they deserve. Still though... We don't do too bad.
That's awesome!!!
Looking forward to seeing some fish porn from you!
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
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I start a new job Monday busting shoplifters, (loss prevention).
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I start a new job Monday busting shoplifters, (loss prevention).
Mirror Sunglasses and lose the smile :smt044
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Change job from previous post...
Currently working as Litigation Support Specialist and ESI Analyst in a Plaintiffs Firm. Specialize ESI stipulation Ediscovery processing and database migration and integration, currently supporting major Litigation review platforms such as Relativity, Clearwell, Catalyst, Concordance and Summation Enterprise etc.,...Been in database management for over 14 years...
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I work for my family owned business in Stockton where we specialize in vessel cleaning equipment for the oil industry and sanitary food grad haulers. Here are a few pictures of our equipment for fun.
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I work in the HVAC field!
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Good thread. I am recently unemployed. Worked 13 years for countrywide mortgage which was later taken over by Bank of America. I held many roles including managing a site responsible for purchasing and selling lovely loans to Wall Street. Currently looking for work in finance and mortgage industry.
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Countrywide was a great company back in the day!
I was with a smaller one that was sold to DEUTCHEBANK. aka DOUCHEBANK...
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We all come from such diverse backgrounds! It's cool to see how kayak fishing brings us all together.
I'm a fisheries biologist with the US Forest Service. Specifically, I work on the Almanor Ranger District of the Lassen National Forest. Technically I'm a GS-9, but I'm currently in a detail as a GS-11 (District Fish Bio) from now until September. I've been in this position coming on to four years now. In addition to providing project-level planning and NEPA support, we also manage habitat for Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon and CV winter-run steelhead in three streams on the western side of the district. I do a lot of work with amphibians as well, including the southernmost populations of Cascades frogs and the northernmost populations of Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs.
Best parts of the job? Snorkeling our anadromous streams and counting salmon is always at the top, and never gets old. I'm also quite fond of working with our Wildland Fire folks as part of the district's Fire Militia and as a Resource Advisor on local incidents, both for the challenge and for the overtime :smt003. If you ever have questions about the aquatic resources of the Lassen National Forest, give me a holler!
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We all come from such diverse backgrounds! It's cool to see how kayak fishing brings us all together.
I'm a fisheries biologist with the US Forest Service. Specifically, I work on the Almanor Ranger District of the Lassen National Forest. Technically I'm a GS-9, but I'm currently in a detail as a GS-11 (District Fish Bio) from now until September. I've been in this position coming on to four years now. In addition to providing project-level planning and NEPA support, we also manage habitat for Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon and CV winter-run steelhead in three streams on the western side of the district. I do a lot of work with amphibians as well, including the southernmost populations of Cascades frogs and the northernmost populations of Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs.
Best parts of the job? Snorkeling our anadromous streams and counting salmon is always at the top, and never gets old. I'm also quite fond of working with our Wildland Fire folks as part of the district's Fire Militia and as a Resource Advisor on local incidents, both for the challenge and for the overtime :smt003. If you ever have questions about the aquatic resources of the Lassen National Forest, give me a holler!
Chris, if you get your Masters and have any interest in moving up with FS or another fed agency you should look into the PMF program.
I joined it when I get my MSW in 2005 and got picked up by FS but then transferred to SSA since the wife hated living down in the San Bernardino and wanted to move back to Watsonville...and there were no FS jobs up here. :smt005
Anyway, here is a link with general info and feel free to PM me if you want to talk or have any questions:
http://www.pmf.gov/becomeapmf/index.aspx
Each agency runs it differently, but it is basically a 2 year program where you get a certain amount of training, details etc. and at the end they convert you to a permanent position.
When I did it the path was 9/11 and then convert to perm 12...but it is my understanding if you are already an agency employee or have higher qualifications agencies have the flexibility to do 11/12 and then hopefully convert out to perm 13....
Anyway, just a thought....I have a buddy who was a PMF and my mentor who is still with the FS so if you are interested I could put you two in contact as well.
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
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I applied to be the Warriors new coach today.
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I work at a Kennel/Rescue Taking care of and Training dogs of all breeds. I dislike working in a cubicle.
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I dislike working in a cubicle.
Me too. :smt010
Sincerely,
Jim
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I applied to be the Warriors new coach today.
Free Tickets! :smt003
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I dislike working in a cubicle.
Me too. :smt010
Sincerely,
Jim
Mee too. Luckily I'm the only cubicle in my room ... but no windows to the outside world.
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I do it all! But get paid from 7-3:30 Running the warehouse for A union Electrical shop in Salinas.. Ive worked as an electrician since around 94-95 Got tired of the seasonal work so came inside to be A shop bitch. I manage tools trucks and all the materials that need to be put on the job to make it run smoothly, so I do a lot of purchasing as well. As well as job cleanups... Jack of all trades master of none. :smt003
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. As well as job cleanups... Jack of all trades master of none. :smt003
...except fish!...'cause "FishJacker1" doesn't sound right.
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. As well as job cleanups... Jack of all trades master of none. :smt003
...except fish!...'cause "FishJacker1" doesn't sound right.
Where's that clip of BigJim fingering that cabbie??? Now that's what I call FishJacking :smt044
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That's one of the better things about my job. No cubicle. Once in a while, sure. But most of the day I spend it on rooftops. Getting pounded on by 120 degree sun for 10 hours, or standing out in the middle of a rainstorm for 10 hours, or working in gusting winds for 10 hours sure gives you a new appreciation for the weather haha. There have been days I called in "sick" of my dang job, but 99% of the time I enjoy it. Always meet new people, go to new places, and tackle new challenges every day.
I could do without working in San Francisco though. That place is a nightmare in so many ways! Okay guys let's load up 1000 feet of ductwork from across the street to the 8th floor. By the way the elevator is broken. ARG. Haha. Definitely lose 20 pounds a week on those jobs. Then gain 20 a week when it gets easier, ha.
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I am a partner in a company named 415IT. We provide IT support services to companies generally in the range of 10-200 employees. We provide support to the entire Bay Area. We managed all aspects of our clients technology needs. Help desk support, data center management, office setup, custom application consultation, wifi, network design, etc...
For most of our clients we do a managed service package which means the client pays a set fee each month. It comes with 24/7 proactive monitoring and unlimited on-site/remote support. We focus on keeping your systems running so you can focus on running your business.
We also provide a referral bonus to anyone that provides us with a lead that results in a new client signing up.
www.415it.com
We also provide hosted VOIP solutions for businesses of any size. Our servers and software are the same ones used by Comcast, Megapath, and many other large providers.
www.dialtopia.com
Feel free to PM for my contact info or if you have any questions.
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I spent the last 30 years working on or around container ships and oil tankers, traveling the world. In the last 8 years was chief engineer on the newest US built container ship going to China and more recently senior port engineer for a shipping company in Oakland.
But as of this Friday May 30, I am joining the ranks of the retired, only water vessel I will be in is human powered!
I get to wake up next Monday and go fishing if I want, or as long as my wife let's me :smt003
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I am a 2D/3D Game Artist for PC, Mobile Tablets/Phones, and Facebook games - been doing this since 09. I'm an traditional artist at heart but I also enjoy designing stuff - kayaks, lures, crab snares...
(Update)
Currently working for a company called Heartflow as a Case Analyst. I basically take CT scans of a patient's heart and turn it into a 3D model for a specialized computer to work out fluid flow computations based off the model.
Cheers
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I'm s PT Aide @ Seton Medical Center Coast Side and i also work as an Accounts Manager and Lead Sales Rep for Centennial Safety and Supplies http://www.centennialsafety.com/store/pc/home.asp . So if n e one needs medical / and facilities products please hit me up.
I sell gloves, trash bags, facilities supplies all in bulk!!!!
Rich Gutz
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Real Estate Broker for the last 32 years, based in Alameda, but venture off the island from time to time...
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That's a clever way of breaking the rules. Post a classified in a section not for classifieds because you don't have 10 posts.
Yet you've been here for quite a while. Hmmmmmm.
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That's a clever way of breaking the rules. Post a classified in a section not for classifieds because you don't have 10 posts.
Yet you've been here for quite a while. Hmmmmmm.
The posts are all fluff with the clear intention to pad post count to be able to post the kayak for sale, but he clearly seems interested in our sport given he joined 3 months ago. I'd give the benefit of the doubt here.
Kayaker- this thread is about what you do for a living. Unless you sell friend's kayaks for a living, please tell us what you do. Then start an intro thread and tell us about your paddling and fishing. Including fish porn is always appreciated. Welcome to NCKA!
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Hobie Kayak-2006 Mirage Hank Parker Outback Fisherman (no mirage drive). Excellent condition. Color: green granite. Includes high-back seat w/fanny pak and 2 bottles, two piece paddle w/on deck storage, two storage hatches; 8” and 6” with bag. Four molded-in fishing rod holders, utility trays around the cockpit, large cargo area w/Bungee tie downs, two cup holders, speedometer. 12”1” X 34”. weight=57#'s. capacity 400 pounds. $800.00.
Wrong board.
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Operator making cinnamon toast crunch and golden grahams by day. Lumberjack by evening working the rounds for my commercial wood business. I get the best of indoors and outdoors.
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Wow, so many of your jobs sound more fun than mine.
I'm a plaintiff's side employment attorney. I also do some management work if it means making sure businesses are complaint (so they don't get sued in the first place). I'm putting myself out of business. :smt002
Quit my firm job within the past year to start my own. NO REGRETS WHATSOEVER :smt001
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I am just a simple vampire/phlebotomist. That's what my patient called me.
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Unfortunately, I'm currently "underemployed" at the moment. Used to be a teacher, the assistant manager for my family's farm, and have worked in vineyard management and winemaking as well though.
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Systems Engineer for a tech company in the city. It's fun and rewarding work but still dream all day of getting my line wet.
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Sensory Manager at a brewery. I make sure all the beer tastes right before it goes out the door. Just recently re-caught the fishing bug and looking to rehab some of my old gear and find a nice kayak to get going again.
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I work in IT. Currently doing remote technical support for a company that sells business class copiers. My background is computer networking and also building and repairing computers.
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Use to be a Mechanic/Automotive Painter/ Fabricator/ ... Did some world challenge SCCA pro stuff, Club racing stuff, grand am series stuff, did some pit crew work for a few teams. But now I just chill out and do biotech lab work. I traded working with grease and engine with infinite long hours for a night shift in a lab. It's chill for a change and I get to go fishing and see the family . But all I do now is dream up projects and ways to improve rigging my kayak . Gonna plan on designing my own carbon fiber kayak . Hopefully soon. In the mean time I'm wrapping fishing rods.
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Sensory Manager at a brewery. I make sure all the beer tastes right before it goes out the door.
:smt007 :smt007
That sounds awesome!!
Can you share which brewery?
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Sincerely,
Jim
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Sensory Manager at a brewery. I make sure all the beer tastes right before it goes out the door.
:smt007 :smt007
That sounds awesome!!
Can you share which brewery?
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
Sure can. I work at Lagunitas Brewing Company! Beer for all!
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Sensory Manager at a brewery. I make sure all the beer tastes right before it goes out the door.
:smt007 :smt007
That sounds awesome!!
Can you share which brewery?
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
Sure can. I work at Lagunitas Brewing Company! Beer for all!
LOL!!
Sweet!
You guys make some great beverages!!
I really like the IPA, the Hop Stoopid, and recently have been enjoying the DayTime Fractional IPA!
:smt007
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Sincerely,
Jim
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LOL!!
Sweet!
You guys make some great beverages!!
I really like the IPA, the Hop Stoopid, and recently have been enjoying the DayTime Fractional IPA!
:smt007
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
That is great to hear. I think we make some pretty solid liquid. Maybe when I have a chance to gear up I can trade you some beer for some fishing tips... :smt002
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LOL!!
Sweet!
You guys make some great beverages!!
I really like the IPA, the Hop Stoopid, and recently have been enjoying the DayTime Fractional IPA!
:smt007
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
That is great to hear. I think we make some pretty solid liquid. Maybe when I have a chance to gear up I can trade you some beer for some fishing tips... :smt002
LOL! I am happy to share whatever I know...but it aint much! :smt005
If you ever wanna explore down this way (Monterey or Carmel) just shoot me a PM...we got a pretty good group of folks down here who get out pretty frequently for fishing, diving and fun.
:smt004
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Sincerely,
Jim
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Got to try the Maximus.............muy bueno
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Got to try the Maximus.............muy bueno
It's great for sure...just a little high ABV for me to drink much of...moderation and all. :smt002
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:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
ps...I kow Hop Stoopid is high ABV too, but it just tastes so damn good I can't resist it. :smt005 :smt044
pps...a while back my local BBQ joint (Aptos St BBQ) had the Undercover Investigation Shutdown on tap...man that was good! :smt007
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Got to try the Maximus.............muy bueno
It's great for sure...just a little high ABV for me to drink much of...moderation and all. :smt002
:smt008
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
ps...I kow Hop Stoopid is high ABV too, but it just tastes so damn good I can't resist it. :smt005 :smt044
pps...a while back my local BBQ joint (Aptos St BBQ) had the Undercover Investigation Shutdown on tap...man that was good! :smt007
Glad you got ahold of some undercover. Good beer and great story. Most of our beers are pretty big. If you want to try something with less alcohol and lots of flavor, try the Daytime.
If I am ever down that way I will hit you up!
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Hi guys I notice the post is back 2010 and is been awhile. I'm a medical trainer for the last 6 years after spending 30 years as an engineer. But it will be great if I can do more fishing!
Al
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We have an opening at Mattson Technology for a Quality Engineer. Let me know if you're interested and I'll PM you the details.
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I've been at the same job for 25 years hospital Dietary, it took me 12 years on that job just to become full time big tall ladder. But I worked other jobs while working part time started off at a auto body shop at 16 washing and sanding cars. Then a buddy of mine who runs a tree service ask me if I wanted to come work with him learn to climb trees did that for 14 years. But the hospital job by far was the best make 25.14 an hour to basically do kitchen work I get 5 weeks vacation a year 12 paid holidays but I absolutely hate going to work in the morning a kitchen is 95 degrees continuously I think I will retire at the age of 60 with 38 years in the Union starting next year in March I will be in local 1020 the BART Union but it's still the same SEIU. Hope this all works out and my pension in there when the time comes.
Duane out
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Former surfboard builder. Decided to change careers in late 40's graduated w/ BS in 2011 and have been working in fisheries related work since. Spent a few summers doing salmonid habitat monitoring - topo surveying up in Eastern Washington Columbia basin. Winters here in SC conducting coho/steelhead spawning surveys. Am now leading the Santa Cruz - San Mateo spawning survey program for PSMFC contracted to CDFW. Cool work, I get to run around in streams for 4 + months in the winter then spend summer w/ data analysis, write up and prep for next season.
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Former surfboard builder. Decided to change careers in late 40's graduated w/ BS in 2011 and have been working in fisheries related work since. Spent a few summers doing salmonid habitat monitoring - topo surveying up in Eastern Washington Columbia basin. Winters here in SC conducting coho/steelhead spawning surveys. Am now leading the Santa Cruz - San Mateo spawning survey program for PSMFC contracted to CDFW. Cool work, I get to run around in streams for 4 + months in the winter then spend summer w/ data analysis, write up and prep for next season.
Very cool! I'm involved with the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project. We could use your help as a volunteer at the hatchery and/or trapping/releasing fish.
you into it?
Bushy
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Bushy,
Put me on your list. I occasionally get contacted to help with the releases, seining etc through the folks @ noaa. Not always available depending on work flow, but the more reminders the better.
m
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Very cool! thanks. We need all the help we can gert, and the better familiarized the better job we get to do.
Can you PM me your email address please?
Thanks
Bushy
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Truck driver!! Many hrs on the road not enough on the waters! !
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Job update! Moving from private legal practice to in-house with a wind power company.
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I work for the government as a regulator of the securities industry. If you ever have questions or concerns about your securities products, broker, investment adviser, whatever feel free to contact me. Alternatively if you feel you've got experience in securities regulation or have interest in it (you need at least some background), we are always looking for the best and brightest!
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Ben, when do you go G?
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Martin, if you mean by when did I go gangsta, I've always been. Otherwise, November.
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Audio tech support guy for voiceover and filmstudios during the day, freelance music recording and live sound mixer at night. Skunkmaster on the weekends as much as possible.
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Fishing associate at sportsmans warehouse
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I applied to be the Warriors new coach today.
...didn't get the job, but me & Kerr are still cool. No hard feelings. He's doing an OK job.
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I have been doing mechanical design work within the semiconductor industry, using 3-D CAD modeling software for the last 25 years in the Silicon Valley.
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Just moved from being in-house counsel at a wind power utility outside Livermore to a law firm in Hollister, where I was raised. Glad to be hanging out my shingle and being my own boss!
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Just moved from being in-house counsel at a wind power utility outside Livermore to a law firm in Hollister, where I was raised. Glad to be hanging out my shingle and being my own boss!
Job hopper! :smt002 congrats. hope it all pans out, interested in hearing about your practice sometime
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Just moved from being in-house counsel at a wind power utility outside Livermore to a law firm in Hollister, where I was raised. Glad to be hanging out my shingle and being my own boss!
Job hopper! :smt002 congrats. hope it all pans out, interested in hearing about your practice sometime
Anytime! The first order of business is looking into how to write off fishing expenses as "client development"
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I work as a Marketing Manager/Growth Hacker for small-midsize business. All things digital marketing and brand management. I am always looking for new opportunities to work with talented people. Let me know if any of you guys need help.
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I am an Accountant for the largest family owned winery in the world. So you can call me a grape-counter :smt001. Will have to bring some wine to share at my first trip out.
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Retired Po Po!
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Retired Po Po!
As of today?
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I am an Accountant for the largest family owned winery in the world. So you can call me a grape-counter :smt001. Will have to bring some wine to share at my first trip out.
My wife used to work for them too (as an accountant), but now works for a small, well known family winery in livermore.
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I am an Accountant for the largest family owned winery in the world. So you can call me a grape-counter :smt001. Will have to bring some wine to share at my first trip out.
My wife used to work for them too (as an accountant), but now works for a small, well known family winery in livermore.
When did she work there and which department? I have been there since 2012 and have enjoyed my time here. Glad to hear she is still in the wine business!
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I am an Accountant for the largest family owned winery in the world. So you can call me a grape-counter :smt001. Will have to bring some wine to share at my first trip out.
My wife used to work for them too (as an accountant), but now works for a small, well known family winery in livermore.
When did she work there and which department? I have been there since 2012 and have enjoyed my time here. Glad to hear she is still in the wine business!
She left in in Sep '14, she was a corporate accountant. I think she did some work for Glass and G3.
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Field Sales Engineer(field tech) for an electronics manufacturer out of Belgium.
My division deals with media and entertainment products such as projectors for movie theatres etc.
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Dog trainer :grommit:
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I just left active duty Air Force in Feb. Now I'm a reservist at Travis AFB and working full time at anheuser-busch and about to start college on top of that in the spring!
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As of today?
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Medically retired official as of 12/13
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Certified Nurse Assistant/file clerk at a jail
Started out as a caregiver (noncertified work) at a memory care facility for a year and a half, then I went to school for a month while working to get certified and then moved up to CNA at a skilled facility working graves for 2 years and now moved on up to the jail for almost 3 years now. I have topped out and am contemplating my next move. *to be continued*
I have held the titles of
PFC
Bread Delivery Driver
Gas Station Attendant
Line Cook
Environmental Ground Water Tech
Mounted Patrol Guard (unarmed)
Caregiver
CNA
Clerk
Step Dad
Husband
It's been a wild ride
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Man this networking thread was hard to find! Why in the " for sale" section? Seems like a funkdified place for it. Anywho im Travis and lovin ncka so reckon il fill u in on my life in a nutshell. Im a welder/ironworker & certified associate welding inspector soon to be full inspector, maybe. Over ten welding certs too. Im the fab guy. Im 28 and started welding freshman year in beginners welding.then advanced welding sophomore year. Then advanced teachers aid junior n senior year.shop rat since 14! Momma said here, go to college il pay for it. I said no thanks mom, I wanna build shit, put it towards your retirement. And here I am, 28 and never been unemployed. Started building railings n spiral staircases n such at 17 at a shop here in loomis. Briefly after graduated to structural steel. I-beams, columns, stairs, hand rail, guard rail, canopies, stainless and aluminum, if it can possibly be built, I can build it. If it makes a molten pool, I can weld it. Tig, mig, dual shield, fcaw, spool gun or anytting u neeed! Im one of 3 shop leads and additionally ( as of 4 days ago ) got a massive promotion. My work recently ordered a CNC ( computer numerically controlled ) beamline and also a CNC laser. Which the bosses decided I would be the best candidate to run and maintain. No pressure right? Lol. Our first cnc beamline just arrived and is pending install starting tomorrow 9/15/15. Followed by the laser which is in route. When not working im hunting or fishing usually. Im a bit rough around the edges. Im usually dirty as hell. I dont have much of a filter and usually say what needs to be said so sorry if I seem lippy sometimes, its nothing personal!!! I blame it on working in a shop with a bunch of tattoo face felons lol :smt002. Bring over a 30 pack if you need to fab some shit up!
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Man this networking thread was hard to find! Why in the " for sale" section? Seems like a funkdified place for it. Anywho im Travis and lovin ncka so reckon il fill u in on my life in a nutshell. Im a welder/ironworker & certified associate welding inspector soon to be full inspector, maybe. Over ten welding certs too. Im the fab guy. Im 28 and started welding freshman year in beginners welding.then advanced welding sophomore year. Then advanced teachers aid junior n senior year.shop rat since 14! Momma said here, go to college il pay for it. I said no thanks mom, I wanna build shit, put it towards your retirement. And here I am, 28 and never been unemployed. Started building railings n spiral staircases n such at 17 at a shop here in loomis. Briefly after graduated to structural steel. I-beams, columns, stairs, hand rail, guard rail, canopies, stainless and aluminum, if it can possibly be built, I can build it. If it makes a molten pool, I can weld it. Tig, mig, dual shield, fcaw, spool gun or anytting u neeed! Im one of 3 shop leads and additionally ( as of 4 days ago ) got a massive promotion. My work recently ordered a CNC ( computer numerically controlled ) beamline and also a CNC laser. Which the bosses decided I would be the best candidate to run and maintain. No pressure right? Lol. Our first cnc beamline just arrived and is pending install starting tomorrow 9/15/15. Followed by the laser which is in route. When not working im hunting or fishing usually. Im a bit rough around the edges. Im usually dirty as hell. I dont have much of a filter and usually say what needs to be said so sorry if I seem lippy sometimes, its nothing personal!!! I blame it on working in a shop with a bunch of tattoo face felons lol :smt002. Bring over a 30 pack if you need to fab some shit up!
You built yourself a good career. And beer buys fab work. I like it.
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In order:
1. Multi pass full pen weld
2. Backstop for tunnel boring machine to push off of that recently drilled 21 miles of train tunnels near sf chinatown
3. Custom rolled plate to create custom sized pipe
4 & 5. Before n after stainless tig welding n blending ( for yahoo's event stage )
6. I beam n full pen baseplate
7. My 9" axle in my jeep
8. Some stair doodad
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Nice work man - I'm putting you in my contact file - that stuff comes up in my line of work all the time.
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Right on. Thanks guys!
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I'm a web developer, currently working for the man; I make fancy websites.
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Glad to see this thread. I know many of these posts are about what you do and not much about help. But I want to reach just because there are many successful members here with great careers willing to lend a hand.
So Here I go.
Well, a few jobs for me;
Liqour store clerk
Bus boy on the weekends
Construction
And now im currently a night time meat supervisor for whole foods market. Been there for 10 years as I attended CSUEB and went through LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE FIRE PROGRAM/ACADEMY/EMT. I then became a volunteer fire fighter for River Delta Fire where I had to stop 2 months ago due to work and family.
I have many certs related to fire.
I appreciate any and all the help I can get.
Thanks,
Chuwy
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Hello all,
New to ncka and thought I'd share a little about myself. I've worked at many different places from subway for 5.15 hr in Arizona (first job and it sucked) to working in a lab with chemists packaging and quality control. I have always worked on cars and have always been a part time mechanic but now that is my full time job. I am self employed and do fairly well for myself and I am trying to save up enough to own my own shop. I work on all cars but love the old schools. I own a 74 nova 4door sleeper that is almost done and about to get started on my 68 firebird coup 400. A lot of hobbies but it seems that cars and now this kayak fishing are the most expensive. Me get as well live life and enjoy it.
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Lets see.
Soldier
Trained Thoroughbred Horses (1996 Arkansas Derby winner and KY Derby runner Zarb's Magic)
Electrical Engineer
Field Service Manager
Director of Global Service for a Medical (Aesthetic) Device Company
Director of Service for Kittyhawk.aero
Aspirations: Fishing guide (lacking talent).
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/danndiaz (http://www.linkedin.com/in/danndiaz)
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Right on. Thanks guys!
That is some sweet welding right there!!!
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I seen that thrust block for the tunnel in SF. I thought I may have a picture of it, but I don't. Nice skills there bro. Looks like you could weld ice cream! :smt006
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15 Years Vehicle Maintenance Active Duty Air Force. Got tired of deploying so recently separated and now working on Travis AFB as a Cargo Loader Field Service Engineer contractor and finishing my military time to retire as a weekend warrior at Beale AFB.
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Commercial HVACR technician in the bay area
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Been a programmer then switched to being a nurse for 11yrs now
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I feel like I might have posted here before, but can't find it so here's my (slightly dated) autobiography:
http://www.cs.sjsu.edu/~stamp/cv/main_mark.html
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Caretaker/ assistant maintenance manager of the Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort in Calistoga.
Prior
Siding installer 2 years
Navy aviation support equipment technician 6 years
Construction demo and finish work 3-4 years
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http://www.cs.sjsu.edu/~stamp/cv/main_mark.html
that was one weird ass read, bruh
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I'm a licensed painting contractor
and for extra money I play bass in a couple of rock and roll bands
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and for extra money I play bass in a couple of rock and roll bands
Nice. Which ones? Sound engineer for extra $ over here, bassist too.
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http://www.cs.sjsu.edu/~stamp/cv/main_mark.html (http://www.cs.sjsu.edu/~stamp/cv/main_mark.html)
that was one weird ass read, bruh
A very good read I might add!
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Trophy Husband .....
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and for extra money I play bass in a couple of rock and roll bands
Nice. Which ones? Sound engineer for extra $ over here, bassist too.
2 70s rock cover bands: The Butlers and Featherwitch
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and for extra money I play bass in a couple of rock and roll bands
Nice. Which ones? Sound engineer for extra $ over here, bassist too.
2 70s rock cover bands: The Butlers and Featherwitch
Nice. Will keep an eye open.
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Trophy Husband .....
Best one yet...
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Trophy Husband .....
Got a brother??? LOL (jk) :smt044
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Trophy Husband .....
Got a brother??? LOL (jk) :smt044
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LOL
yes ... Consolation Prize :smt002
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Railroad electrician by day fishing glow in the darks currently on American river for salmon at night
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Unit Coordinator/Mental Health Specialist... [emoji44] in patient and out patient.
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Graphic Designer (print/digital/web) and Digital Marketing Strategist (Small-Large Business)
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New title is semi-amateur Karaoke singer.
I have changed jobs since posting in the original version of this thread: http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=3346.0
Backup middle infielder for the Giants.
(-;
Now I’m a Defense contractor, working at NPS (Naval Postgraduate School) in Monterey.
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My wife told me the other day on the drive back from Shelter that I should tell people what I do.
Internet Troll
She also said that since I'm fairly well versed in personal finance, that I should offer to help out those in our community that feel they may not be where they want to be financially. So....
I also work for the Securities and Exchange Commission as an examiner of Investment Advisers, with background in broker-dealer regulation. So if you ever have problems with a financial adviser or securities broker giving you the runaround, feel free to reach out to me.
I'm also sort of a personal finance jack of all trades and have a strong understanding of mortgages, HELOCs, consumer credit/credit repair, car leases, new car purchases, solar financing, some minor tax prep, passive investing, travel hacking, credit card points/deals, personal fishing shopping, home and life insurance....generally a consumer advocate for everything.
I'm always willing to help out a community member who wants advice. Feel free to reach out anytime. I'm extraordinarily impartial and a very blunt instrument.
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My occupation is to do what I like.
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http://www.cs.sjsu.edu/~stamp/cv/main_mark.html (http://www.cs.sjsu.edu/~stamp/cv/main_mark.html)
that was one weird ass read, bruh
A very good read I might add!
I was amused...
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I'm a union Ironworker. 15 years now...and a dad of 3!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180525/9795763542890100b68ef3d728754951.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180525/d29a73802bb276c9a9e4fc878273223a.jpg)
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I recently accepted a position as Loss Prevention Manager for the Sportsman’s Warehouse that will open at McCarthy Ranch very soon.
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I recently accepted a position as Loss Prevention Manager for the Sportsmabs Warehouse that will open at McCarthy Ranch very soon.
Woah!! Didn't know they were opening a new sports store. McCarthy Ranch plaza has become increasingly unoccupied in recent years.
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Anyone need a 400qt cooler?
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Anyone need a 400qt cooler?
how much?
i want the little white one with wheels...
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Anyone need a 400qt cooler?
Possibly...how much?
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Sorry, just a teaser pic from store setup. I hear it will be priced around 450.
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My occupation is to do what I like.
Are they taking any more applications?
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Anyone need a 400qt cooler?
Man, not unless they're using helium as an insulator!
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Wildland Firefighter US Forest Service. 20 years this May
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Concrete mason who's always looking for better opportunities haha
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I dig NCKA crew! You guys are all rad so I'll put it out there that I'm a marketing consultant (mainly digital marketing strategies for small and medium businesses) and I build websites for people on the side for additional income. If you guys need any help with either, feel free to reach out to me - I'd be happy to provide some friendly advice.
The most recent website I built for a non-profit: https://misfitssoftball.com/
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Industrial Maintenance of automated Paint shop for Tesla.
Rather be a stay at home dog father, but my GF is slacking unlike some of yours. :smt044
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Paramedic for ambulance company in Sonoma county and Kelseyville fire department.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200514/d89ac9ea1ec7ed2507f844f2c18013d1.jpg)
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Just found this thread. Really cool to see what everyone does.
I'm an Art Director in advertising now but started as a graphic designer.
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Yeah forgot about this thread...
I’m still a trophy husband.
consistency! :smt044
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Yeah forgot about this thread...
I’m still a trophy husband.
:smt005 :smt005 :smt005
Good one.
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Yeah forgot about this thread...
I’m still a trophy husband.
:smt005 :smt005 :smt005
Good one.
:smt005
Not to mention you have the DREAM job!!! :smt044
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Software Engineer here. Mostly a python/AWS developer.
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Iam a ranch hand /gardener /homesteader.what ever it takes to keep up the dream .
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Man..I am sure I responded somewhere in this, but figure I can update.
Director of Business Architecture.
Sounds fancy. Basically means I help define strategy then turn it into something that people can execute/implement.
I also proactively disappoint people about what they think is easy, innovative or gonna make millions....reality is a bitch
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I work for Sutter Health as a Facilities & Property Management Supervisor.
Do what you Love and love what you do!
Kevin
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My company is looking for an engineer with Semiconductor equipment experience background. If you're looking for a job in this market then PM me.
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13 years experience in high school special education, serving those with mild/moderate disabling conditions.
-First 5 years in Galt working for a district with minimal resources and a high percentage of ELL and migrant worker populations.
-last 8 years at Acalanes Union High School district. Opposite end of the spectrum, very affluent. I learned a lot about litigation, compliance, and navigating conflict between parents and school districts.
I’m posting in case anyone here needs a free resource for Special Education matters. Education advocates can be expensive, lawyers even more so. As long as the individual I would be providing advise for is not registered in my district, I would be happy to help answer any questions or give advise about how to proceed and protect your interests. That is up to the point at which it’s time to hire professionals to go to bat for you.
I’m always interested in helping young people prevail in their educational pursuits. PM me if you think I could be useful to you should you find the need.
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I work for Samsara as an account executive. I help small business owners with safety, efficiency and sustainability of their vehicle fleets. If you own a small business or work for one looking for GPS, ELD, or dash cameras please pm me. I will help you get a good NCKA deal!
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Water Resources focused Civil Engineer in Training. Passed the PE test to become a professional Civil Engineer, but still need a couple more tests to get my stamp. Don't really want to leave Humboldt, but I do want a better job eventually. Right now I have a pretty good work/fishing balance arrangement and I love it up here.
Open to civil/water resources opportunities in California close enough to the ocean to fish LOL but its gonna be hard for me to leave Humboldt I think.
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Water Resources focused Civil Engineer in Training. Passed the PE test to become a professional Civil Engineer, but still need a couple more tests to get my stamp. Don't really want to leave Humboldt, but I do want a better job eventually. Right now I have a pretty good work/fishing balance arrangement and I love it up here.
Open to civil/water resources opportunities in California close enough to the ocean to fish LOL but its gonna be hard for me to leave Humboldt I think.
Check out Caltrans. I see a lot of jobs up that way. I'll hit you in a PM.
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Water Resources focused Civil Engineer in Training. Passed the PE test to become a professional Civil Engineer, but still need a couple more tests to get my stamp. Don't really want to leave Humboldt, but I do want a better job eventually. Right now I have a pretty good work/fishing balance arrangement and I love it up here.
Open to civil/water resources opportunities in California close enough to the ocean to fish LOL but its gonna be hard for me to leave Humboldt I think.
I'd definitely stay up there! Such a beautiful part of Cali! :smt007
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Water Resources focused Civil Engineer in Training. Passed the PE test to become a professional Civil Engineer, but still need a couple more tests to get my stamp. Don't really want to leave Humboldt, but I do want a better job eventually. Right now I have a pretty good work/fishing balance arrangement and I love it up here.
Open to civil/water resources opportunities in California close enough to the ocean to fish LOL but its gonna be hard for me to leave Humboldt I think.
I know a couple of caltrans engineers at the eureka office. I'll ask about.
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Still a teacher/counselor ... over 3 decades
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Anyone work for in a Toyota dealership? I am in the market for a new one.
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I'm a motion graphic designer/animator. Staff over at a studio in SF.
If anybody wants to get into it or has general C4D or AE questions I'm happy to try and help.
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Hey NCKA Fam. Before I seek resources outside fam I wanted to know if there is somebody here who deals with Landscaping and hauling. Please PM if you or know someone. I got injured and cant handle this myself. Since we are moving soon I want to get handled sooner than later. THANK YOU.
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Hey NCKA Fam. Before I seek resources outside fam I wanted to know if there is somebody here who deals with Landscaping and hauling. Please PM if you or know someone. I got injured and cant handle this myself. Since we are moving soon I want to get handled sooner than later. THANK YOU.
I thought Moo was taking on home projects when not out slaying.
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I'll update, like many others the past few years have forced me to reassess. I took a new role over Security and Trust at Altais. We provide next gen clinical support tools and technology in addition to having a healthcare division that is affiliated with medical groups such as Brown and Toland. Since joining back in November, I also inherited IT Infrastructure. Always looking for top talent in Security Engineering, DEVSECOPS and AWS/Azure management.
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I'm a real estate agent! I can help you buy or sell a home anywhere :)