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Posted by Jobi
- March 21, 2014, 16:21:07 PMPediatrician-in-training.
Posted by moosewing3
- March 20, 2014, 19:32:17 PMFormer power lineman, ran strip clubs for a few years, was self employed for a few years with my own utility construction company building high speed network (trunk lines) when the internet was new. Got sick of all the travel, sold out and have been a federal correctional officer for the last 14 years.
Posted by Backinsaddle
- March 05, 2014, 19:55:53 PMI've been doing video production for over 30 years. Videographer, audio engineer, editor, and lighting. I've been lucky to travel and get paid. I've shot everything from webcasts, live concerts, broadcast news, national marketing campaigns, and movie trailers.
BackinSaddle 
Posted by Milky1112
- March 05, 2014, 05:28:35 AMQuote from: bikerbob5864 on March 05, 2014, 01:17:27 AMWell put sir. I do miss the comradery we developed in the military because no matter what branch.. who you work with day in and day out becomes your family. It's something that's hard to find on the Civilian side of the world. As for riding a drifter? Just something about that old school look that draws me in. Been an old car guy most of my life.. so only a natural fit for me. Thanks to all who have served, or who have family that has served as well. I will gladly call all of you here my brother/sister. Semper Fortis.I guess most former Military types like the "Outside looking in" type of lifestyle that being a "biker" gives. I'm sure most of you are well aware that most of the 1% clubs are loaded with former Military and were started by WW2 Vets looking for the excitement and comradeship that they had experienced in the War. Setting ourselves apart from the "Civilians"is what it's all about, being different in a world of conformity and standing out away from the crowd, rather than blending into it. Within the Motorcycle world, riding a Drifter is really standing out, and saying "Look at me"!!
Like I've always said,"It's all about the show!!!" If you haven't been in the Military, being a Biker just shows that you have the will and the heart............Maybe that's why we all call each other Brother/Sister. Semper Fidelis
Posted by bikerbob5864
- March 05, 2014, 01:17:27 AMI guess most former Military types like the "Outside looking in" type of lifestyle that being a "biker" gives. I'm sure most of you are well aware that most of the 1% clubs are loaded with former Military and were started by WW2 Vets looking for the excitement and comradeship that they had experienced in the War. Setting ourselves apart from the "Civilians"is what it's all about, being different in a world of conformity and standing out away from the crowd, rather than blending into it. Within the Motorcycle world, riding a Drifter is really standing out, and saying "Look at me"!!
Like I've always said,"It's all about the show!!!" If you haven't been in the Military, being a Biker just shows that you have the will and the heart............Maybe that's why we all call each other Brother/Sister. Semper Fidelis
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 04, 2014, 22:53:16 PMI said the same thing when I first came here was seemed to be a large number of military members or ex military here.....
Posted by greenbarn
- March 04, 2014, 21:24:19 PMSomebody needs to do a study on why so many military folks are riding Drifters!! Although I didn't serve in the military, my Dad did, and I have the utmost respect for you guys. Thanks for your service.
Posted by Milky1112
- March 04, 2014, 05:27:58 AMMed retired from Navy after 13 years.. (Aviation Electrician), Worked for Boeing for a while building/testing 787 Dreamliners.. Moved to FL with wife where i now do Tech Support for a cable company (internet and phone stuff) Wife is still active duty Navy. So we have a another year here then maybe back to Cali, or WA state again.
Posted by bikerbob5864
- February 27, 2014, 17:43:45 PMAuthor, lecturer, traveler, bum, philanthropist, and U.S. Marine Extraordinaire!!!
Former Marine, Former Deputy Sheriff, Security Supervisor for the Howard Hughes(Las Vegas Casinos)Corp. Unfortunately I am now Medically Disabled......and like Troll.........Winter drives me nuts!!
I like old Military Rifles.......and Love my Country, but most of all........of love my Wife.....she is my Rock
Posted by greenbarn
- January 28, 2014, 20:49:24 PMSounds like you've "been around the block", Zig. Now you have time to ride the Drifer around the block.... 
Posted by zig
- January 28, 2014, 20:10:37 PMIf you've seen the TV series "Dirtiest Jobs", I've had 4 that has been on that show. First job off our family farm was working on a commercial hog farm. Our family farm had commercial broiler houses (chicken farm). I left the farm to join the Coast Guard, where I spent 14 months on a bouy tender. After leaving the CG, I was a horse shoer for 12 years. During that 12 years, I finished my college degree (which I had started before the CG). I taught high school Ag Science for two years, then went to work for the Texas Department of Agriculture as a pesticide inspector. A couple of years ago I tried the greener grasses of the oil industry, but.....this past November I found my way back home to the Department of Agriculture. Now I'm checking fuel pumps to make sure you're getting a gallon of gas if you pay for a gallon of gas. After 4 of the dirtiest jobs in America, I kind of feel like I've earned this job and don't plan on looking for anything else. I wont make oil field money, but anything over 40 hours is comped, so more time for hobbies.
Funny thing, we have 40 acres here...I have a few chickens, a dozen horses and I want to get a couple of pigs. Now I need to find a bouy for the pond, I guess you never completely get away from dirty jobs!
Posted by hellboy7
- January 14, 2014, 17:34:13 PMQuote from: dakuhosu on July 15, 2013, 07:48:54 AM45 yo retired production and broadcast engineer for over 20 years. I worked in Hollywood for the last 10. I was Chief engineer of the most state of the art broadcast and production studios in the world owned by Playboy. I worked for all the major broadcasters and Cable companies at one time or the other on various projects. I started when they were all running off of tape and finished with digital compression and encoding onto servers. I helped pioneer the technology of Video on Demand and built, serviced and maintained the very first encoders and servers used to encode nearly all major movies and television shows today. Now I just take it easy, build early broncos and now Drifters (the early bronco of the motorcycle world). I live in the high country of Southern Colorado. My wife and I mostly grow our own food and take care of all the stray dogs around our little town (maybe 25 or so cattle dog type). I raise hell nearly everyday on my 400ex (bored to 440, cams, header, etc, KILLS a banshee) up in the mountains, play a little hide and seek with the local Sheriff
. I build hobby websites in Wordpress or whatever, here is one http://adventuresportshub.com/ I do some serious snowboarding and Mountain Biking too. I have a fully equipped body and mechanics shop to do all my work left over from when I ran a bodyshop out in socal restoring musclecars and would love to do up a few drifters for folks on the cheap. I do a knockout paintjob and have some fabrication skills. Sure is an interesting group on here. Lots of really cool experiences. I need to get my Singh saddle and my Zambini emblems so I can hit the road with yall! Funny how the flimsy headlight visor and the cheap crappy mirrors show up in 3 days but the expensive stuff takes a month.
So it looks like you're the winner... with the best life ever.
I'm just a part time waiter right now... trying to make some ends meet. Got some inspiration from this thread though, I definitely want to choose a career path soon..
Posted by drifter 1500
- October 30, 2013, 05:23:39 AMI am discovering new posts daily...
You know the joke...
How to recognize a pilot in the crowd??
You don't need to, he will tell you.
I am Airbus 320 Captain flying for one privat airline (Belle Air) in Albania (Europe). Also holding Director Flight Operation position (Post Holder).
Posted by dakuhosu
- July 15, 2013, 07:48:54 AM45 yo retired production and broadcast engineer for over 20 years. I worked in Hollywood for the last 10. I was Chief engineer of the most state of the art broadcast and production studios in the world owned by Playboy. I worked for all the major broadcasters and Cable companies at one time or the other on various projects. I started when they were all running off of tape and finished with digital compression and encoding onto servers. I helped pioneer the technology of Video on Demand and built, serviced and maintained the very first encoders and servers used to encode nearly all major movies and television shows today. Now I just take it easy, build early broncos and now Drifters (the early bronco of the motorcycle world). I live in the high country of Southern Colorado. My wife and I mostly grow our own food and take care of all the stray dogs around our little town (maybe 25 or so cattle dog type). I raise hell nearly everyday on my 400ex (bored to 440, cams, header, etc, KILLS a banshee) up in the mountains, play a little hide and seek with the local Sheriff . I build hobby websites in Wordpress or whatever, here is one http://adventuresportshub.com/ I do some serious snowboarding and Mountain Biking too. I have a fully equipped body and mechanics shop to do all my work left over from when I ran a bodyshop out in socal restoring musclecars and would love to do up a few drifters for folks on the cheap. I do a knockout paintjob and have some fabrication skills. Sure is an interesting group on here. Lots of really cool experiences. I need to get my Singh saddle and my Zambini emblems so I can hit the road with yall! Funny how the flimsy headlight visor and the cheap crappy mirrors show up in 3 days but the expensive stuff takes a month.
Posted by DC
- July 15, 2013, 07:01:37 AMThere are quite a few here that use their walkers to get over to their bikes. 