Vulcan Drifter Riders

Over the years I have observed bikers have some pretty interesting occupations. So what is your job... feel free to name companies if you wish, but tell us something about your job and whether you like it or not.

I'll start:

When I left the Navy I was lucky enough to get involved in Occupational Safety and Health. I have a National Board certification as a boiler inspector, but moved on to get my Certified Safey Professional (CSP) and Certified Professional Environmental Auditor certs. I worked in the field for major providers for 20 years. I am President and CEO of Saftek Inc which is an occupational safety and health consulting firm. Saftek was founded in 1992 as a BBS providing online resources for safety professionals. We expanded operations and incorporated in 1998.

Saftek also has a web development facility. We have several online stores and build stores and web sites for other individuals and companies. I really am more personally involved in this aspect of the company, having turned over the day-to-day safety work to others. This gives me the time and opportunity to support the avocations I enjoy the most.

Saftek sponsors the VDR web site, forum, etc. The associated stores help support the sites as well.

I really enjoy my work nowadays. I work from home 99.9% of the time and get to talk about guns, motorcycles and computers all day. Occasionally, I will have to dress up and make a safety presentation, or fight a few fires - but into everyone's life a little rain must fall.

Cheers.

 I work at Walt Disney World, have been there for the last 34 years! i started pumping gas at the WDW station. fromthere moved into theme park maint. over the years my specialty became the different roller coasters on the property. now for a change i went to work at the Magic Kingdom Parade Maint building. keeping the shows going on!!!

Just on of those IT geeks now, been doing the IT thing since 1995.  Before that I was in the US Army, 55D - Explosive Ordinance Disposal, aka Bomb Squad.

I married young, had 3 kids, and ran an in home daycare for 15 years after the divorce so I could stay home and raise my kids.  When they hit High School, I figured it was time to find something for myself.  I found a job doing accounts recieveable and billing and coding for an oil field service company, one of those companies that locates underground natural gas lines so that they don't get dug up. 

My dad started Motorcycle Accessories (thats the name of the dealership) when I was 12(30 years ago.  He retired in 2007 and sold the dealership to my younger brother who called me and asked me to run the office for him.  So my husband and I quit our jobs, sold our house and moved the whole family here to do just that.  So now I am the Office Manager for a Motorcycle Dealership, we don't handle any of the main lines, we do mostly used bikes, but we have a big service dept and huge into the parts and accessories for all kinds of powersports ...bikes, 4 wheelers, scooters, mopeds, etc.  I also manage our website (http://www.motorcycleaccessoriesgj.com ) and I do all the title/registration paperwork on all bike sales, and I handle all the in house financing. 

I love my job MOST of the time, in every life some rain must fall, but over all how much more fun could there be....I get to help people with their passion, and riding is a passion, its in the blood, almost in the DNA I think, you either have the biker chromosome, or you don't,  and I get to meet some of the most interesing people ever!!!

Started with the company I am presently working for almost 29 years ago; the company I work for is in the natural gas transportation (pipeline) end of things; I started as a pipeliner, move into compressor stations, apprenticed and acheived qualification as a millwright, then as a welder; presently working as a "Turnaround Coordinator"; every three years we shut down and totally repair/rebuild all equipment in our facilities; ties me to a computer to earn my living and really restricts my riding time; long days, and some weekends. We have a very restricted time schedule for preparing for the turnaround and only so many days to do all the work during turnaround. But, like Chief says; into every life some rain must fall;
L8r;
Regards and such,
49Reo ;D

Retired from the Navy (24 years) and decided to do something simple and low stress.  I drive a delivery truck hauling lumber for houses.  Been working for the same company (small family owned business) for the last 14 years.  A good place to work.......

I'm the Service Manager at Indiana Telephone Company.  It's a very high stress job, so the bike helps me unwind.  I just got my bachelors degree (BS in Leadership & Ministry), so I'm hoping to move into something more that direction soon.

No Navy or Army or IT....just an ordinary Pizza chef in Italy of course  :)

and a good pizza chef...best in town 8)

Started a limousine sevice 27 yrs ago and still at it. Plus side, I have a fully equipped 6000 sq ft shop that I live above. Allows me to keep my toys and collectibles downstairs. The down side is the never ending costs. Peoples expectations far exceed their willingness to spend . I constantly get calls asking " Do your have a Hummer to fit 30 people? " Insurance has doubled ( never a claim ) fuel , up, up ,up and if I didn't do my own repairs I'd be sunk. But when i see guys having to sell their collector cars because of storage I feel lucky.

I RETIRED AT AGE 50 FROM THE JUSTICE DEPT.

BEING ABLE TO RETIRE AT AGE 50 IS AWESOME!!! ;D

DIsh network Field service Tech 4 have been For 10 years Now  I love my job  Pay great 4 days on 3 off  time to ride 

Military Weather Tech 7 yrs
Natural Resouces Fire Tower Watch 5 yrs (best job)
Jail Guard 22 yrs (worse possible job ever!!!!)

Now retired  :)

I work for the Indiana Gaming Commission as a Gaming Agent in the Enforcement Division. 

Retired 24 years US ARMY? National Guard at the rank You guessed it first Sergeant. I am now a Deputy Sheriff with the Marion County Sheriff In Salem Oregon for the last 6 years. I love my job (Career).

Isn't it funny... When I posted that I'm a cop... no one else posted their job ::)

Ahh.... LOL... my wife is a former LEO, as were our fathers, and I did a few months as a reserve in AL.

I am treasurer of my neighborhood Homeowner's Association....phear my power....lol does that count??

Depends upon whether your association bans American Flags, motorcycles, or lawn angels!    If it does, NO it doesn't count... if not, YES, great job!  <LOL>   

Not a chance! I even have a few token flamingos just to keep the uppity ones in their place.

...lol.... glad to hear it mg.

I am in Robotics for companies looking to cure lifes ugly diseases.

I'm an IT Professional. I work for the Canadian Federal Government.

I am a certified pharmacy technician.

so I guess that makes me a certified drug dealer.

I've been in IT for about 25 years with most of it in Information Security

Terry if you were hiring someone today, what sort of background, certifications, education etc would you be looking for? I'm just curious.

Quote from: chief on August 04, 2010, 12:53:59 PM
Terry if you were hiring someone today, what sort of background, certifications, education etc would you be looking for? I'm just curious.

Chief
When looking for experienced folks I'll look for a general security cert like a CISSP, and depending on the role, technical certs from groups like SANS (ethical hacking, intrusion detection in depth or really anything in their series) . Personally not a fan of the CompTIA certs. For forensics certs I look for CCE, and ACE or ENCE

I'll also add that I always looked for passion for the work first, experience and certifications second. I've hired some great "kids" fresh out of school who were hungry to learn.

I managed two convenience marts/ resteraunts & drove a catering truck aka roach coach for years.  The roach coach was a blast! I was a factory worker for several years before that. Then I went into home decorating.  Took myself back to school. Now I've found my calling. I've been a nurse for the same home health (CareAll) company for 13 years now. I went into patients homes for 10 years taking care of them & trying to keep them @ home & out of the hospital/nursing home. Then went into our management company auditing charts & doing medical coding. Still with our management company only in a marketing position, driving all over Tn., trying to convince our doctors that their patients need CareAll! Then, I come home & take care of my sweet elderly sick momma & my sweet sick hubby. Love my job & caring for others!

Gretschmann - love it. I'd like to put together a web page for you and your stuff... do you have any CD's for sale? We could help you out there as well. Send me an email, let's see what we can put together.

Don't speak French, but I lived in Louisiana a while and have buddies who do the Acadian French thing... they love this stuff.

Folks if you haven't seen this youtube, you should do so. I have it posted over on the VDR blog as well. There are several more on Youtube if you are interested.

Gee Chief !!!!!

Thanks for the nice words and post on the blog.  ;)
I do have two cd on the market. Is one of your Louisiana buddy named Zachary Richard? Very well know here in Quebec since the 70's.
i do have a web site but it is not working well at the moment. A friend of mine is currently working on it. It should be ready next fall.
You do web site? Got any links so I can see your work? You never know.
Thanks again.
8)
 

Quote from: gretschmann on August 04, 2010, 22:55:56 PM
I am a professional musician since 1984. My wife and I also own an urban spa in Montreal call Éveil Des Sens.
If you feel seeing my band (I sing in french but mostly in english in most gigs) have a look here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4ZSvlxByMY

The web site of my spa: http://www.eveildessensmtl.com/

Believe me I wouldn't change a thing.
8)

You ROCK - loved the videos

HEY CHIEF AWESOME I'M  EX NAVY BOILER OPERATOR NOW I M AN OPERATOR IN A POWER PLANT
I WAS ONBOARD THE USS.RANGER FROM 79-83

Yes, one of our businesses is web site development. Obviously, the VulcanDrifterRiders.com is one we built. Also you can go to marketstmall.com and most of those we developed as well.  We don't have any music related sites at the moment, but have done streaming media stuff in the past as well.

As to you CD's... let me know if we can help you sell them.

Cheers.

Served in the U.S. Army from 95 to 04,  now an air traffic Controller here in Sacramento

city worker for 20 years

Worked 31 years for GE Aircraft Engines, been a grinder,edm operator, parts inspector, engine inspector, furnace operator, laser operator, engine assembler, balance operator, etc. etc. and so on, but the job I've enjoyed the most is being a union rep. for my co-workers at GE. Currently the vice-president of the IUE-CWA Local 701 and training to be a florescent penetrant inspector. I've enjoyed it all.

did some penetrant inspections in my time in the navy and afterwards... ie NBBI/ASME  ... I won't hold the union stuff against you. My in-laws were buddies with Hoffa in the 60's and did a lot of organizing work. My brother in-laws are still teamsters... though they are independent thinkers and vote conservative. Don't wanna get political!!

Not very political myself :)

I am a project manager for HP... and no, if I ever screw up, I will not receive a $50million payout.  :P

I started 10 years ago as a Customer Service Rep, then moved into operations, and finally PM. Before that I did educational programs around the state of Indiana for, then PSI Energy, now Cinergy. Was a victim of downsizing, but it did lead to my current job, and the chance to move out here to Nebraska. Before that was Technical Director for a Theatre, sold insurance for 2 years (I will see your prison guard and raise you insurance salesman for worst job ever). Before that was a house manager for a theater in Richmond VA, where I met my wife.

I too wouldn't change a thing.

Wow, when you right it all down... I can't hold a job. :)

I am a Constable here in Ma. I work out of the court system serving court issued papers. I am now on my 31st year doing this. Oh the book I could write!! I love riding my 1999 1500 on my off time. Best 2 wheel ride I have ever owned.

Served 88-96 in the US ARMY as a Cav Scout, got out went to dive school and worked from 96 til 2000 as a hardhat diver in the oil and gas industry both inland and offshore, from 2000 until 2009 I worked as a Firefighter Paramedic, obtaining many rates and certs, to include Capt of EMS, Tech Rescue Team Leader, and Flight Paramedic.  I retired last year and opened a Tattoo Studio here on the border of West Texas, and have more work than there are hours in the day. 

Bruce

Art Director / Production Designer for film, and Television.

Interesting Scamp62... welcome. We have a diverse group that's for sure.

Retired after 27 Years in Durham Police UK. Doing a little bit of consultancy work to keep my hand in.
Funny how many LEO are into Drifters ! Any of you also Blue Knights ?

chev... yeah - I have to say there are a lot of LEO types with us. My wife and I both have that background, though mine was brief - as a reserve.

Blue Knights ride harleys only... or at least that is what I recall.

UPS driver since '84, stable job, my route is a rural route north of Fort Collins, CO.  Lots of miles with no one looking over my shoulder.  Motorcycling is much more important to me than than work, and 7 weeks of vacation and every weekend off help.

Lead Ranger at Fort Richardson State Park in Texas.

Quote from: scwilli on October 15, 2010, 23:06:23 PM
Lead Ranger at Fort Richardson State Park in Texas.

Hey!  That's like being a Texas Ranger, not Walker...

Chevazon, I am a member of the Blue Knights Northwest Indiana Chapter. I ride a 99 1500 not all members ride Harleys

I'm a retired semiconductor and medical device engineer and currently manage my rental property.  I also volunteer at WUNH as a jazz DJ (wunh.org Thursdays noon to 3 PM), the International Medical Device Collaborative (imecamerica.org) acquiring medical equipment and the Catskill Mountain Railroad (http://www.catskillmtrailroad.com/) where I do track and train repair work as well as serving as a ticket agent or trainman.
Varooom

Quote from: Adams on October 17, 2010, 05:39:12 AM
Chevazon, I am a member of the Blue Knights Northwest Indiana Chapter. I ride a 99 1500 not all members ride Harleys

Hi Adams - I am the Treasurer for England 3 ! and I also ride a `99 1500.
I also have a `99 800 done in a black and white Police style.
RWP

Spent a few years with the Army's 2nd/75th Rangers, MP's along with the Intel Community working in JSOC. I'm now in my 29th year of Federal Service and in a Law Enforcement position stationed in Washington, DC.

Quote from: motosickle on May 10, 2010, 13:18:45 PM
I work at Walt Disney World, have been there for the last 34 years! i started pumping gas at the WDW station. fromthere moved into theme park maint. over the years my specialty became the different roller coasters on the property. now for a change i went to work at the Magic Kingdom Parade Maint building. keeping the shows going on!!!

Isn't that bike you are using for your picture one of the old Magic Kingdom parade bikes?  I think I saw somewhere that they were drifters with an electric motor installed in place of the gas engine.

U.S.A.F 80/84 aircraft maint. Auto, truck, forklift and heavy equipment mechanic. Currently, Industrial Maintenance Tech. with a specialty in hvac/r and conveyor systems. I hold a HVAC contractors license in OH, certified in 410a, epa section 608 type universal. I do more A/C work than furnace work but don't know why. I have a lot of verity with my job because I get to weld and fabricate, wire control systems, tear down big machines to be moved and then assemble big machines to put into production. People call me when they want to be cool ;D. With all that, the job I love most is running the sound board at church Sunday mornings while we praise and worship our God!  :)    

I worked in a pattern shop repairing/building patterns for casting for a foundry. I then started working offshore on natural gas engines, compressors and generators. I worked my way up to running overhaul/maintenance crews. I recently took a job as a maintenance foreman for an independent oil and gas company. Before I just faught with equipment, now its personnel >:(.

The equipment was easier to deal with :D...

Seanb

I restore historic homes . The Queen Anne took three years to finish and  was in worse shape than my next project. Its a 1905 frame vernacular/cracker. The church that owns it gave it to me I just have to move it off their lot. In between projects I keep busy working on other peoples homes.

Very cool. I know who to ask when I have a reno question. I'm gonna make a chart with all these on it... just for the heck of it.

Hey Aclone... I have a concrete block (above/below grade) studded wall with little or no insulation under paneled walls... my office... I'm starting a renovation .... What would you use to insulate? ... I'm thinking rigid foam between studs, sprayed foam to fill in seams etc.

 I'm a USMC Viet Nam Vet , doing 2 tours, and returning in 1970. I have a medical retirement that I'm not too thrilled about from the automotive industry. I have been an ASE master tech since 1976, G.M full corporate Master since 1983, Chevrolet Master since 1982. I got my MSF certification and have been teaching motorcycle classes since July of '81. I founded and administered the ABATE of Wisconsin rider Ed. program in 1990. and this year, passed it off to my second in command, who has been with me since 1986. I got my driver education certification this past year, and I am now looking for  part time teaching position with a local school for the winter, but with the economy as it is, so far, no luck. I'm  also in the IT business, I learned from my father, who worked as a system engineer for Remington Rand, and helped design the Univac computer. I build a few now and then, and do lots of (especially) lap top repairs. I'm a Microsoft OEM, and partner, and a VAR.  I try to keep busy, especially in the winter months, but cabin fever is an all too real problem. I can't wait for the spring, but I guess I'll have to. The last couple of years I've been able to get out in early February... I can always hope....

Thanks for your service Troll... and welcome home shipmate.

Chief  You have it right.  love spray foam the the queen anne was foamed from top to bottom. Not sure how thick your studs are ( most are 3/4" to 1") use the thickest foam sheet you can and foam in the cracks. that will give you tha most bang for your buck.
Mark

Thanks, aclone.. :D

I manage a call center.  It can be pretty stressful at times but I can't complain.  There's not a lot of good jobs in my town and it allows me to take care of my family.

Screenwriting is a hobby for me at this point, but someday I hope to turn it into a career.  I'll be sure to post here if my work ever makes it to the big screen.

I work at UPS supporting the aircraft engineers. I also sell vintage toys on Ebay and work on cars and airplanes on the side.  All in all, not a bad way to make a living.

Operations Specialist 01-05; USS Cole. Honorably, retired early. Installed water cooler filtration systems for a couple years after that. Now I'm an contracted engineer for the Navy.

I retaired after 26 years in the Air Force. I am a tinbender by trade. I have only been out 4 months now and in someways still miss it. I just got a job on Robins AFB. Doing the same thing. Just alot slower. I have always been that guy that pushed himself to get a Airplane off the ground on time.  I would like to thank ALL GI'S on our site!! We did it for Love of country not for the money cause I know I am not rich..
:)

I'm a piano player in a whore house......... :P

Actually that's my fantasy job........I'm just retired :'(

Quote from: VN1500 on March 30, 2011, 09:13:05 AM
I'm a piano player in a whore house......... :P

Actually that's my fantasy job........I'm just retired :'(

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA

Love it!

VN1500... as a former sailor of the seven seas ... let me assure you the fantasy is much better than the reality!  Now a charter Captain for naked cruises in the South Seas... I'd give that a lot of thought... in fact... let me check that bank account again...

Retired after 33 years as a laboratory technician at a municipal wastewater facility in northeastern Ohio.  Moved to North Texas 5.5 years ago and presently I play rhythm guitar/sing lead vocals in a "Jangle Rock" cover band in the Ft. Worth area.  8)  We cover the Byrds, Beatles, Tom Petty and REM amongst others.  Check out our Facebook Page under "Back Pages".  Mike in TX

Chief RN at Childrens Critical Stabilization Unit in Ft Myers Fl..  Behavioral/Psychiatric unit that caters to kids who are being abused, psychotic, mad at mom/dad or both, drama queens, drinkers, dopers. They are brought in off the streets or by family, or by the police. and usually involuntary. It's always interesting.
My '04 Drifter 1500 is my therapy, I always ride it to work as weather allows.

Conch

Work in the great oilfields of west texas and New Mexico,  couln't wait to get out, Phillips, Chesapeake, now Apache Corp. pays the bills, outside, 2 hrs work 8 hrs pay. lol

U.S. Army, '84-'92, 62B primary(construction equipment mech)31C secondary(radio teletype commo). Started welding and fabricating in '93 and haven't looked back. I've been able to move out of the grunt work and into lasers and robotics and I'm currently the shop foreman/safety officer/robotics tech for a small manufacturing company in northeast Kansas. Not very glamorous, but I enjoy what I do and it pays the bills, lol!

I'm a Graphic Artist/Marketing Director for an international lighting company.

 ;D - job(s)!
First, my respects to all who serve/ed. We can't do enough for you who have done so much for us all. Is Drifting a job? I dropped out of college in 81 and sailed on various Tall Ships/Windjammers for 4 yrs. Then apprenticed as a boat builder/master carpenter for 3 more years. Started my own log building company in New England in 87 - caught my partner embezzling, built 8 log homes in 14 months, closed the company. 89 went back to boat building, built my own 22 ft. dive boat and started commercial diving. 91 went back to college at Maine Maritime Academy. 96 went to work for Global Marine Drilling - The company that did the Jennifer project, I have a phone from the Glomar Explorer. Have been in the offshore oil drilling industry since as either an employee or consultant. Currently working for Diamond 4 weeks on, 4 weeks off as Mechanical Superindendent. Fantasy job, marine archeology. I actually have my own 2 man submarine!

SnowDrifter 

I am a pediatric nurse specialist, RN,the kids all love my motorcycle and my tattoos, I tell them there is a plus to being around a large tattooed woman, heat in the winter, shade in the summer and moving pictures all year long.... think about it

Worked in EMS for a number of years now a Donor Coordinator for the local Eye Bank. I help people with donation for transplant and research.

I work in IT.  Yay for computers... but what I really want to eventually "retire" to do is farm.  I've got a small grassfed beef operation the wife and I are working on making big enough to pay the bills :)

I'm Director of a Public Defense system in N. Central Washington.  It is a great job for a guy who likes to wake up every morning to take on the government.  I've been a lawyer for 18 years, before that I practiced forensic psychology.  In addition to a JD I have an MBA (strategic management) and an MA (psychology) and just prior to this job I taught Finance at Whitworth University.

I rode scooters in college in Seattle about 30 years ago, and in May I took the MSF course and bought a Honda Silverwing (Maxi Scooter) - I pretty much outgrew that and moved on to an '05 Vulcan Classic, I just sold the Silverwing, gave the Classic to my oldest son and bought a '03 Vulcan Drifter, love it - though I may need to find one with the larger engine over the off-season.

Hmm, several different jobs, currently a Graphic Artist for a newspaper, and IT specialist.
Thank goodness for windows machines, if everyone ran macs, I would just be a Graphic Artist.

45 Bravo
P.S. my nickname comes from my MOS when I was in the Army National Guard.

45 Bravo= Small Arms Specialist.   You break it I fix it...

after 8 years in the Navy Seabees, a couple jobs in construction and then truck parts sales, I went to work for the Postal Service. In Feb. 2010 I retired with 31 years Federal service. I now work(play) for the Florida Park Service, currently a member of AmeriCorps, stationed in the Florida Caverns State Park. 8). New career... now, a Park Ranger at the Silver River State Park.

we run an auto repair shop. 

Avionics tech for US Air Force. I'm dual hatted. I work as a civilian during the week and then once a month put on the uniform for the weekend. Air Reserve Technician is what it's called.

The part I like the most about it is not what I do but the fact that the metals tech guys are my best friends and I can usually get anything made for my bike that I need. Lol!

I have been hunkered down in my bunker by selling copiers, printers at a document solutions company. Lost my best job ever back in the end of 08. A rattlesnake in a monkey suit crossed my path. Corporate downsizing due to sales falling off (not mine, others!). Gave my territory to someone else and there was a huge drop off in sales. New sales manager did not do his homework.  Errrr, axe man.

motor city madness, born an raised in detroit, generous motors, rt

My job is an oxymoron.  Been doing it since I joined. Want to do it after I retire in 6 years at age 39. 

Quote from: SpookWarrior on March 26, 2012, 19:22:41 PM
My job is an oxymoron.  Been doing it since I joined. Want to do it after I retire in 6 years at age 39. 

Must  be in army intelligence?

I'm a Manager in one of the laeding Spanish Financial Institutions. Work had to rise equity, to list companies and to manage hibrid products to our clients. I'm also in charge of the Investor Relations Dept of my bank, and therefore do many presentations to foreign investors...

You're smarter than the average bear Greenbarn.

You all have such wonderful jobs! I have been a day care provider for the last 7 years and before that it was a lot of factory work. Once I came to terms that I don't deal well with authority I started my own business and set my own hours but I feel like I baby sit the parents of these kids more than the kids lol I live in a college/ factory job town so not many career choices. My dream job is a dog trainer and would love to be the next Cesar Millan but that won't pay my bills. I also have 2 wonderful boys and a fantastic hubby that is super supportive.

Side note: I never thought of myself riding a bike I took the class to keep my sister company and now I couldnt see myself without a bike - especially a drifter

Ok, After a year of being a college student I joined the US Army for 10 years as a 19DP. (Cavalry Scout Paratrooper) Spent 6 years are a member of 3/73 Armor, in the 82nd Airborne.  The only Airborne Armor Unit in the Free World. Followed by 4 years in 3rd ACR. Then I spent the next 12 years as a Program Director/Manager at a Sports complex. During those 12 years I worked as a bouncer at a very large bar that catered to 3500 Redneck cowboys on one side and 1500 thugs on the other nightly. It made for some very interesting closing times. with 15+ years as a self taught T-shirt designer doing graphic designs for mainly softball and other sports teams. Which landed me a job working for great company that allowed me to do design work for the NCAA, Disney and many other large corporations and groups. From there I moved back to my home town where I have been a ARC driver for the City of Carlsbad the last 3 years. ARC driver is the technical term for Trash Truck driver. I'm also a Foster Parent and to tell you the truth it is the hardest job I have ever held, but it is also the most rewarding. I still do T-shirt designs and car show flyers on the side when I have the free time. But lately all my free time as been on 2 wheels with the wind in my face and a shit eating grin.

It's interesting how many members of this site are of military background. A salute to all of you, for the sacrifice to keep America free.

Regards and such,
Fred

I spent a decade as a radio announcer.  Still voice commercials from time to time.  I've been teaching Math in public schools for almost 10 years.  Only work 180 days a year...lots of riding time!

  Wow lots of military experience on this forum. I joined the Canadian Military at the tender age of 17, 1972, Heavy Equipment Operator/Driver. Served in a number of duty stations across Canada and the north seems to be were I spent most of my time. A 5 year tour in Germany, Back to a northern radar site, retired from the reg forces in 1992, 37 years old. Followed duty Spouse to 5 years in Colorado Springs, I worked as the Motor Pool Boss at Fort Carson as civilian contractors. Presently in the Royal Canadian Air Force Reserves and have just past 40 years in uniform.
   3 more years before they throw my crazy old butt out to the curb.

Just got a new job as Director of Charity Operations for the Institution Recycling Network (ir-network.com). We recycle furniture and donate it to the charities around the us, Central America and the Caribbean.
Good fun,
Varooom

Been awhile since I've been on here, relocated and now I am a Chef on a train in Colorado! Lovin' every minute of it! To work in a kitchen with a window is almost unheard of, but to work in a kitchen where the scenery changes in the blink of an eye is Awesome!!!  ;D

served the US ARMY from 89-97  as a wrench, lived in Atlanta worked for Ford and hen Volvo diesel mech. did a 2 yr apprenticeship and became a tattoo artists..been 12 yrs now tattooing.. I owned my own tattoo parlor for about 9 years...tattooing in sunny FL!

Been part of the digest for a little over a year and have been riding my Drifter for almost two years.  Final decided I could post my job/career.  I do some very different work as you are about to see. I am a Donor Coordinator and work for the CT Eye Bank.  I Evaluate potential donors, talk to their families and facilitate the donation process. I work with donation of eyes, bone and skin for transplant and research. I have been here for almost three years and before that I worked for the local organ bank and was a Paramedic. I also was a supernumerary for a local PD ;-) but enjoy medical more.

Quote from: annieoakley on August 24, 2012, 10:50:02 AM
Been awhile since I've been on here, relocated and now I am a Chef on a train in Colorado! Lovin' every minute of it! To work in a kitchen with a window is almost unheard of, but to work in a kitchen where the scenery changes in the blink of an eye is Awesome!!!  ;D

Hey I know that train, runs out of Canon City west towards Salida.
Been there many times, just waved at the train, never rode it.

Alas, I am stuck in MS. so  doubt i will see the train again anytime soon.

it's an old quoth, but soo true..

Wish I was There!!

45 Bravo

I'm an independent IT project managment and QA consultant.  I mostly support everything related to pharmaceutical industry manufacturing systems, making sure the client is in compliance with the FDA, and that consumers have safe products to use. 

Before that, I spent many, many years in the defense industry, building both aircraft and IT systems for DoD customers.

I was in the Navy  from 90-96 and got my electronics training in the communications field and for the last 14 yrs have been employed witht he phone company.  It is interesting how many members are former military.

Semi-retired now but worked for years in the toy and game industry.  Started as a board game designer for Western Publishing (Golden Book)  Worked my way up to divisional director of their sound book division, spent a hitch as VP of marketing for Tiger/Hasbro Toys, new business development VP for a slot machine company, and finally heading up design and development for a Canadian toy company.

Today I "work" from home dabbling in new product development, computer design, and inventor relations.  I burnt my ties, and haven't worn anything but jeans, sweats or shorts for six years.  Between jobs I work on my hot rod and when things start getting too much like a real job I jump on my bike (formerly Triumph - recently Difter) and head for the back roads.  That's my life and I'm sticking to it.

Good for you. You work hard, enjoy your retirement. What is the hotrod; vintage tin, or modern stuff?

Regards,
49Reo

31' Model A Coupe, full fendered, classic look, all modern running gear.  Independent fornt and rear suspension, rack and pinion, aluminum v8, five speed. Fabbing most of it myself.  Here's my goal:

Cool! My father, who turned 86 this September, started restoration on a 1929 Model A Tudor this spring. It was an Arizona car, so has almost no rust, but front fenders are rough and the left rear was crumpled, front seats missing, car does run, but needs a new cam gear. Hope he gets the chance to finish it.

Regards and such,
49Reo

Freshly retired RN. Worked mostly ICU. Started out in Northern Ontario, then to Connecticut for 7 years, then home to Nova Scotia. Most recently did travel nursing contracts for past ten years - New Hampshire, Maine, and quite a few in New Mexico in winter. Loving being retired!!

 ;D  bet your time in Northern ON was the best.....lol......When you ride through let me know and I'll buy at Timmies.......

Quote from: CDNRatMan on December 05, 2012, 21:32:16 PM
;D  bet your time in Northern ON was the best.....lol......When you ride through let me know and I'll buy at Timmies.......

LOL...except for being married to the wrong guy at the time it was! And not to worry you'll be buying coffee.

 8)  lol you are on, and even buy for hubby if he rides with you.........

Me I am a  Regional Sales Manager covering  Southeast and New England states, selling chemical. process equipment "Grinding & Dispersion equipment". We make the machinery to take any solid particle suspending in a liquid or paste and it grind down to sub micron or nano meter size...very tiny particles..!!! Primary used in pharma, paint, Ink, industrial & protective coatings, cosmetics, ceramics and food and more.... Been doing it for 28 years still remember the first day...every day is some thing new ever phone call is a new challenge or opportunity...

My job status changed drastically on Dec. 04 this year; I am now officially retired from the company that employed me for 32 years. Quite the transition to get used to, believe me.

Regards and such,
49Reo

 ;)   well 49 looks like we might birds of the same feather.....I was informed today that I am as of Dec 1st on a permanent Medical catagory (PCAT)  all the paper work has moved to command, now it is a waiting game. I might be released or retain depending on my CO, I breech the universality of service because I am no longer deployable. I joined the CF in 72 and now they are going to farm me out to pasture.....

  time to wait and see what happens retired after all these years...man what am I going to do.......

I'm sorry to hear that guys.   I'm counting my blessings.

QuoteI'm counting my blessings

;) ::)

just think both 49 an myself retired nothing to do.......well we could met and ride down and visit you and Phil and just drift about  hang out with you for the summer, relaxing and drinking your beer, eating your food.......now what about that ........

Don't you know it's not nice to threaten people.......

HA!!!!

You thought I wasn't watching, huh?

Sounds like a good plan. I'd be more than happy to have you. Plenty of scenic riding around here. You can have the spare room.

I don't have to share a room with the Ratster, do I? :o   ;D

Regards and such,
49Reo

  Phil, you are like big brother always watching..........

this is not a threat this is a warning........

49 we will ...let me say that again we WILL NOT share a room....... I am too old and cranky for a roomy anymore.....

Naa I'll ride the couch, you two can have the bedrooms. I wouldn't put you through that 49.   :o or you RatMan....  LOL

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Diesel tech for 20 years now ase master advanced level specialist. retirement is not in sight  ,gonna die some day with a wrench in hand tryin to fix the world 1 truck at a time. we just got purchased by  a mega dealership .I am learning new words like H R  who would have ever thought.

Just remember THEY need you. Glad your a member. Keep riding and wrench'n. The two go hand in hand anyway.

I'm an earthworm sexer.

That may not seem important to you..

But it is to earthworms.

John.

 :o 

Is that done the same way as with chickens?  Can you ever make up your mind......?

  What training is required?
  Are they hiring?
Wil lthey move me over there?

You will probably need your own shovel.....

RATMAN this is right up your alley,my man.They say Canada is the best breeding grounds for this sexer thing a ma jig bussiness.Reason being they breed in the cold.50 degrees and above the breeding ceases....(sound familiar?)I don't know about this man,but anything with both male and female organs around my parts,I generally tend to stay away from that's a whole nother topic....LOL.....I'm just saying

    ;) Troll got the shovel, or do you need to see th picture again?

Drifter1 ? not sure were you are going with that.

Quote from: Troll on December 27, 2012, 11:28:33 AM
Is that done the same way as with chickens?  Can you ever make up your mind......?

It takes years of study, and you have to watch carefully to see if they are coming or going..

but a little trade secret, the females have longer hair than the males.

John.

RATMAN please no pics.....as far as were i was going with the previous post about worms having both organs,I myself work for the main power company in NYC( CON EDISON) so just imagine what I see.......for example the last post about the females hair being longer then males,not always true in these parts.....if you catch my drift,but for my own good,I'll leave this topic alone.......lmao

 worms are really god bait for bass and pickeral around here so people kind of like them......

Agreed,great for fishing......shouldn't have opened a new can of worms in discussions....something for the Frigate.....I do apologize

Quote from: Troll on January 23, 2011, 11:55:27 AM
I'm a USMC Viet Nam Vet , doing 2 tours, and returning in 1970.

It seems we have something in common, I worked for Shell during the Viet Nam war and did three trips delivering Napalm to various parts of Nam in 1963..At least that was what we were told we were delivering..

The US Government paid us 100% of our wages as danger money, we thought we were going to make our fortunes but when we got back the British government called it unearned income and charged us 97.5% tax..

John.

Typical. Trust the government to shaft a guy.

Regards,
49Reo

WOW 97.5 % that is almost like working for free.....

Quoteof Nam in 1963

perhaps you delivered it to Troll, man you guys are old....lol....there Drifter1 said it before you did........

Now come on RATMAN, I wouldn't call my ex-military men old....( Nam,63?)holy bayonets...LOL
As far as the goverment shafting us,that's the American way,"Land Of The Free" my ...

  1963   ok figure it out, how old were you in 1963?

  I did not join the CF till 1972, almost 10 years later, and people call me old........

old (ld)
adj. old·er, old·est
1.
a. Having lived or existed for a relatively long time; far advanced in years or life.
b. Relatively advanced in age: Pamela is our oldest child.
2. Made long ago; in existence for many years: an old book.
3. Of or relating to a long life or to people who have had long lives: a ripe old age.
4. Having or exhibiting the physical characteristics of age: a prematurely old face.
5. Having or exhibiting the wisdom of age; mature: a child who is old for his years.
6. Having lived or existed for a specified length of time: She was 12 years old.

   somethings you just can not candy coat...old is old.....and most people are proud of being old.....

Old often equates to wisdom......

 and some time in the future some of you will reach that goal....lol...some are already there.......

Sorry I made a mistake in my calculations..a touch of stupid creeping in..I was in Nam in 1965, not 1963 and I was 21 years old..

I came out of the British army and was very twitchy, I kept seeing the same faces that I had been shooting at as I walked the streets of London, I got that feeling between my shoulder blades that some of you may know..so I signed on a Shell tanker..

John.

No napalm...only diesel and moGas...old equates to wisdom....sometimes. you can be immature forever, if you want!

 ;) that is fine John we all have blonde moments. An Troll you are so right....

Certified Cat Herder

Quote from: DC on January 02, 2013, 07:17:37 AM
Certified Cat Herder
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Huh?In my parts DC we that is well known as Pimp.Never heard of it being called a cat herder..... ;D.....LOL

Quote from: Drift1 on January 02, 2013, 07:28:42 AM

Quote from: DC on January 02, 2013, 07:17:37 AM
Certified Cat Herder

Huh?In my parts DC we that is well known as Pimp.Never heard of it being called a cat herder..... ;D.....LOL

Maybe we're talking about a different kind of cat.  :o. . . . . .. but then again, I'm open to learning new occupations.   ;)

I Got a kick out of that DC :)....I'm pretty sure you don't want this as your occupation....to much risk and drama involved  ???....much rather live the free life.

Quote from: DC on January 02, 2013, 10:41:34 AM
Maybe we're talking about a different kind of cat.  :o. . . . . .. but then again, I'm open to learning new occupations.   ;)

No..I think you are both talking about pussy cats..or as tweety would say I thort I taw a puddy tat..

John.

  you live in Vancouver? Was there once to drop off my dad after we drove from Cold Lake through the Rockies and up thrrough Prince George and dwon to Hope, into Vancouver dropped off my dad so he could fly home to ON. and we carried on back to Cold Lake, BC is nice for the most part other then the grumpy / old / cranky Yeti in Chedwynd / Mackenzie area

Hope you recover fast and are doing well

NTL:  Sounds like you're on the road to recovery.   So what does a recreation manager do?  Do you manage public parks and such?  Sounds interesting!  I pray you are blessed with a full recovery and can go back to work soon. 

NTL glad to hear your on the road to recovery,my man.Take it easy cause as your well aware of,only time can heal.Just think soon riding season will be here and what better therapy could one ask for..... ;)

What I do is help manage recreation facilities ; pools, senior centres, youth centres and multigenerational facilities.

It's a wonderful job where I get to  help provide top quality leisure services to my community.
It's exciting and fast moving....

U r right Drift 1.... Good therapy would be a good ride on a sunny spring day! Almost there!

Cheers NHL

NTL: Sounds like a great job.  Hope you get back to it soon.    Hmmmm..... recreational facilities....  maybe you could put in a city-drifter-rental-facility.........  Rent a drifter and have some leisurely recreation, in the form of some rides through the countryside.....

Green barn

Not a bad idea.... Maybe we could set up some Drifter motorcycle rides similar to what Disney was trying to do.... I am sure it would be a hit! ( not sure why the Disney rides didn't work ..... Everything else they try is  usually  well recieved )

Cheers Ntl

Ps - saw a post in our forum regarding Disney planning a ride years ago that inculded Drifters.

Retired US Army Military police, working loss prevention for an extremely large grocery company that is native to Texas

Medically retired US Army last April. Did construction before I was activated, and I am in school now working on my bachelors in psychology. I plan to get a masters in social work and work with veterans.

Mmedur.......thank you for your service,"Never Forget!".....Ratman is on the Canadian side of the military and is getting the old thanks for serving but know your broke take care letter.....maybe you guys can tour together besides with your psychology expertise maybe you can keep him out of trouble....

D1 nothing wrong with me as long as I wear my tinfoil hat the voices are really quiet, and the other thoughts are kept in check as long as the elastic band does not break......

Contract Specialist - US Army (civilian)
Contracting Officer - Alabama National Guard
Business Owner - Loft 212 Events (check us out on Facebook)
Real Estate

I'm about as busy as 3 normal people!

I have been retired for 19 years, I have skills, trades, experience and have worked at many things..I suppose the most notable was professional assassin which didn't pay as much as you might think.

John.

Quote from: tfloyd on April 23, 2013, 12:13:23 PM
Contract Specialist - US Army (civilian)
Contracting Officer - Alabama National Guard
Business Owner - Loft 212 Events (check us out on Facebook)
Real Estate

I'm about as busy as 3 normal people!

I worked on the systems integrator side for years, providing services to many DoD agencies.  Are you a COR or a COTR then?

Neither COR, not COTR...I'm a Specialist, which basically means I'm the assistant to the Contracting Officer.

I was working as a pharmacy tech before my husband passed...I read the Dr's handwriting...put info into the computer...and count pills...
I'm just not sure what I'll do now... I know I don't want the pressure involved with that type of work anymore...
I have been a bartender, waitress, school bus driver, fast food person, and worked at a liquor store...
I think that is where I'll go back to...I enjoy working where the party usually begins...I don't have the patience anymore for the other jobs... ::)

Quote from: IBI-UBU on May 01, 2013, 23:02:12 PM
I read the Dr's handwriting...

I don't know how anyone can even do that.  It must be worse than trying to translate hieroglyphics.   :o

yeah some of them are really bad...we have had to call a nurse back so she could tell us what it said.... ::)

Quote from: IBI-UBU on May 03, 2013, 06:38:34 AM
yeah some of them are really bad...we have had to call a nurse back so she could tell us what it said.... ::)

...and the only reason us nurses could read it was cause we told him what to write in the first place  :o

At the moment I'm employed as a 'System Specialist' doing software management and maintenance for key card systems.

I've been called The Under Taker, Quincy, Doctor G, but my all time favorite "the Jeffery Dalmer of motorcycles"......I'm a motorcycle dismantler here in Eugene, Oregon.  We part about 50 bikes a year, (sorry, no Drifters yet), and do about 80% of our biz on line.

It's kind of strange taking a part motorcycles, it used to be somebodies pride and joy, it used to be fretted over, it used to be loved......that was till they parked it and it never ran again.  Then an extra bill comes in and they remember the carcass of their long dead friend sitting in the corner of the garage.  A little wheeling an dealing with my Boss and it ends up on my table.  A very nice air lift table I might add...I love my boss.  We don't go to auctions, and the bikes pretty much come from Eugene and the surrounding area.  Pretty much all Asian Bikes, 60's, 70's, and 80's~sounds like a radio ad. 

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Every now and then a legend crosses my table, like this 6 cylinder Kawasaki.

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This used to be a BMW police bike....I like doing Cop bikes.

I'll spare you some of the more nastier shots, I do use a Saws-All a lot.  It saves major time and well, it's just plain fun.  Every bike is dismantled and the parts stored in our two huge warehouses...it takes all 3 employee's ~the boss, his wife, and I to remember where everything is.  What doesn't meet quality standards goes into regular stock and sold locally.  Some parts go to who don't might a scartch or two or those that do a little "farmerizing" an make it fit.  We also have a lot of electic car and bike building going on in the Eugene area.  Lots of folks tinker, I once help a guy with a drive system to raise and lower his crab traps on his boat.....then there are our local artists.  It's already fun to know the parts I pull and clean go all over the world...but now I have a bunch of sprockets in a permanent piece of art work down by the University of Oregon.....them's a lot of sprockets.
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And I hit the wrong button....
Anyway so that's what I do, it's almost not like a job, really.  There's the occasional field trip, the do let me out every now an then, off to see a dealerships NOS stash, or to help load up another demantlers shop...that's always fun.
Anway, enough outta me.
Peace,
Star

US Army 25U (communications specialist)  for 8 years now, and im beginning to think that im the youngest person on this site.

Quoteim beginning to think that im the youngest person on this site

not quite that would be me and there are some really old guys here, like GreenBarn he is one of the crew from the boat that Noah was Captain of.......

Yea, I'm almost as old as Ratman...

There are quite a few here that use their walkers to get over to their bikes.   ;)    ;D

45 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. 

I 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).

Quote from: dakuhosu on July 15, 2013, 07:48:54 AM
45 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..

If 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!

Sounds like you've "been around the block", Zig.   Now you have time to ride the Drifer around the block.... ;D

Author, 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

Med 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.

Somebody 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.

  I said the same thing when I first came here was seemed to be a large number of military members or ex military here.....

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

Quote from: bikerbob5864 on March 05, 2014, 01:17:27 AM
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

Well 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'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 8)

Former 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.

Pediatrician-in-training.

[ot]You know, this is kind of off topic, but my Wife just leaned over my shoulder to see what I was doing........and we both commented about how truly amazing this medium really is. We're both of an age that in out 20's there was no such thing as Internet, cell phones, and all this stuff. I still find it amazing. I mean.........when I was in school, you had to take out a loan to buy a television and you bought it at a furniture store! What sparked this is that I saw a post from a pediatrician in Poland!!!! amazing.........
sorry............I'll go away now....................

                                                                               Bob[/ot]

[ot]You are so right! I remember when you had to get an operator to make an overseas telephone call... and it might take you hours to get through![/ot]

Quote from: bikerbob5864 on March 21, 2014, 22:14:58 PM
[ot]You know, this is kind of off topic, but my Wife just leaned over my shoulder to see what I was doing........and we both commented about how truly amazing this medium really is. We're both of an age that in out 20's there was no such thing as Internet, cell phones, and all this stuff. I still find it amazing. I mean.........when I was in school, you had to take out a loan to buy a television and you bought it at a furniture store! What sparked this is that I saw a post from a pediatrician in Poland!!!! amazing.........
sorry............I'll go away now....................

                                                                               Bob[/ot]

I'm a graphic artist working for my local city government. Great job, get to be creative, great hours, love what I do!

Guess I never posted anything, here goes...

Currently I am employed as a Research Engineer at NIAR (National Institute for Aviation Research). I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University. What my job entails is designing the test structures and methods for doing static and fatigue structural testing on full-scale aerospace components. Basically what that means is we pull on airplane parts to make sure they don't break as part of the aircraft getting its FAA certification. Sometimes we test aircraft/components that have seen service to see how strong they still are.

As for other jobs, I have worked in the food industry (not a restaurant though), did interior trim carpentry/remodeling for several years in college, did a stint working as a delivery person on the college campus, and worked for a short time putting farm implements together in Oklahoma before ending up at the company I work for now with various job titles. Where I work now, I have worked as an engineer, in the instrumentation lab, and also for several years disassembled military aircraft so they could be inspected for cracks, corrosion, or other damage to help sustain the rest of that aircraft type still in active service.

This pretty much covers my work experience. Not bad for being a young guy lol.

I love the Aviation field. My Father was a pilot and my Uncle was a Blimp Pilot during WW2 chasing subs. Physical limitations forced me to relinquish my Pilots license and I miss it very much. Our Brothers/Sisters in Wisconsin know all about aviation as they host what is considered the Sturgis of the Aviation World...........Oshkosh! :)

B'Gosh    ;D

Quote from: gdrudd13 on April 03, 2014, 22:35:57 PM
Currently I am employed as a Research Engineer at NIAR (National Institute for Aviation Research). I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University.

What's that they say.....  It doesn't take a rocket scientist to appreciate a great bike....     It must help, though

Quote from: bikerbob5864 on April 04, 2014, 11:54:51 AM
Our Brothers/Sisters in Wisconsin know all about aviation as they host what is considered the Sturgis of the Aviation World...........Oshkosh! :)

One of these days I want to go there. My grandpa (who was also an engineer) went up there many times as a representative of the aircraft company he worked for. He said it was pretty incredible.

Quote from: greenbarn on April 04, 2014, 20:24:54 PM
What's that they say.....  It doesn't take a rocket scientist to appreciate a great bike....     It must help, though

This made me laugh. I actually took several classes that dealt extensively with rockets. And the degree does nothing except get you weird looks from other engineers when they find out you ride a motorcycle and work on cars, and also from other riders who can't believe that I'm an engineer.

Quote from: gdrudd13 on April 04, 2014, 22:44:11 PM
And the degree does nothing except get you weird looks from other engineers when they find out you ride a motorcycle and work on cars, and also from other riders who can't believe that I'm an engineer.

That's OK GD.... We'll treat you just like the regular bikers!!   I was a validation engineer in a former job, so I worked almost exclusively with engineers.  A great lot of fellas... ;D

If you can read this, someone along the way did their job . I was a high school English teacher. Where I taught made every day different and the perks weren't bad either. I worked 185 days a year and the rest or the time was playing with my toys. Decent salary and I retired at 55. Many of my former students are now my friends.

Diesel mechanic on locomotives cant beat the view lol

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I've seen the pistons in those engines.........they're the size of dinner plates!

   Well, Kiddies, I've started a new career....In addition to my computer business and my recently retired from Motorcycle Rider Ed. business, and my ASE Master Tech job, I've added a commercial auto parts delivery job to my resume'. 25 hours a week, $10 an hour, easy work. This was needed for two reasons...Hanging a round the house all Winter when I can't ride was making me crazier than normal, and it is a supplement to my Soc. Sec. disability "income"...Driving one of those Turkish built Ford express vans....more fun and games. I really missed the auto industry, so now I'm back in it. Gonna stick some in my IRA and some in my ROK box for Drift-In, next year....

  Good for you Troll, keep busy and active.....

Kaddict   I used to get to ride the rails with the train crews from Sioux Lookout ON to either Winnipeg or east to Hearst, and your right nothing beats the view on a full moon night ride through the brush in Northern Ontario.....

Troll come March I might need your help with a resume because I'll be looking for a real job after 40+ of not having a real job........

Good deal, Troll.  Just be careful of those big heavy truck rotors- hard on the back...   

Wow kaw.addict - that's big...

not only hard on the back, but hard on that right shoulder rotator cuff issue I have...but that's getting better, almost by the day. I really think the best thing that happened to that was the ride to/from Drift-In. Held it in the right position for MANY hours

Quote from: Troll on August 30, 2014, 20:39:53 PM
not only hard on the back, but hard on that right shoulder rotator cuff issue I have...but that's getting better, almost by the day. I really think the best thing that happened to that was the ride to/from Drift-In. Held it in the right position for MANY hours

Good to hear r. cuff getting better!

Thanks... I was supposed to have surgery when I got back from Drift-In, but it's so much better I'm going to put it off indefinitely

Quote from: kawasaki.addict on August 29, 2014, 10:29:53 AM
Diesel mechanic on locomotives cant beat the view lol

Holy crow!  Look at the size of that engine!    :o

Yes the piston rings are much larger rhan a dinner plate 4500 horsepower 7000ft-lbs of torque 16 cylinder 2 stroke/cycle engines. They are fun ti work on.
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Somewhere I have a picture from Motorcycle Consumer News that shows a Kawasaki Marine Diesel....Looks like a house, rather than an engine...

Quote from: Troll on September 01, 2014, 09:27:21 AM
Somewhere I have a picture from Motorcycle Consumer News that shows a Kawasaki Marine Diesel....Looks like a house, rather than an engine...

yeah those marine engines are for massive ships like the ocean liner freighters they are about twice as tall as the ome in my pic twice as wide an another 10 yards longer ive only ever seen 1 in person big BIG engines

Anyone have any updates?

I'm on a new IT project now developing an engineering modeling/simulation platform that aids in the design of large commerical HVAC (50-150 tons) systems.

   I am now medically retired after 42 years in the Forces,.........now to find something to do and fill in the time.....

I've been retired for a few years now, but my wife has LOTS of ideas to fill my hours! :D

My wives wanted me to retire and I said NO WAY.  Too many bosses at home!  At least at work, I only answer to a few people.

I know it's an old thread but oh well. Medically retired from the USAF (MOS/AFSC: Vehicle body/paint and General Purpose Vehicle mechanic:Humvees, MRAPS, etc.) Sold H-D's after that for about 6 months, left there to work as a civilian at Tinker AFB as a Forklift Mech. I didn't have enough exp. on forklifts and we parted ways. Now I am a licensed Mobile Locksmith. Good times.

This is one of those threads which is intended to be ongoing... so old is okay  8)

Journeyman Ironworker. Tallest building i worked at was 52 floors. Have done a lot of metal fabrication an a lot of mechanic work. Thankfully, i have a decent retirement to live on now. Metal Fabrication is still my greatest love of work.

28 years in the nuclear industry, 13 years as a  Vibe tech and the last 15 yrs as a Infrared Thermographer and ultrasonic acoustic Tech. Hmmm Donuts!

  My brother in law worked in Chalk River for a number of years.

Was his name Mr. Burns or Smithers by chance?
I knew a few of the guys that came from Chalk River but they are all retired now.

 Dobbs......lol....

Doesn't ring a bell. What was his job?

Quote from: RockinRonny on July 28, 2016, 09:09:34 AM
28 years in the nuclear industry as a  Vibe tech and for the last 15 yrs as a Infrared Thermographer and ultrasonic acoustic Tech. Hmmm Donuts!

You many be interested in my Robots. ICM. www.icm.cc

They climb surfaces. They are held by vacuum force so they can climb on nonferrous surfaces or brick or concrete as well as ferrous surfaces. We have integrated many different kinds f NDT technologies onto our robot and deployed them. We have done Nuclear work. We were at Crystal River on their containment dome deploying 3 different NDT technologies to see what one worked best to detect cracks.  www.icm.cc     is the website. You may have to copy and paste it in your browser.

Quote from: Zoar on July 29, 2016, 09:26:20 AM
You many be interested in my Robots. ICM. www.icm.cc

They climb surfaces. They are held by vacuum force so they can climb on nonferrous surfaces or brick or concrete as well as ferrous surfaces. We have integrated many different kinds f NDT technologies onto our robot and deployed them. We have done Nuclear work. We were at Crystal River on their containment dome deploying 3 different NDT technologies to see what one worked best to detect cracks.  www.icm.cc     is the website. You may have to copy and paste it in your browser.

That's interesting.  There has to be a lot of applications for this.

Maybe you haven't seen the Terminator? This how it starts, first they're helping you climb buildings and next they take over the world! All kidding aside that's really cool.

Quote from: RockinRonny on July 29, 2016, 10:39:23 AM
Maybe you haven't seen the Terminator? This how it starts, first they're helping you climb buildings and next they take over the world! All kidding aside that's really cool.

Its a paradigm shifter for sure. US Navy is using them now to decommission submarines in drydock in Seattle. We have sold them all over the world. Japan is our most successful foreign market this far. But we have robots in France, Germany, Italy, etc.

Still, it is slow going, slow adoption and acceptance of robots for field services work. Our competition is ladders, scaffolding, lifts... things that have been around a long time. Most people are afraid of trying something new. But everyday I go into work believing today will be THE DAY someone large like a GE or BOEING start negotiating with us for 8- or 200 of these robots. Every day....

I have put on thousands of technology demonstrations to companies like ALSTOM, BOEING, LOCKHEED MARTIN, CURTISS-WRIGHT, the DOE, The DOD, SwRI, EPRI etc.... they all love it and are amazed at hw well it works and our years of successful case histories.... we just need major adoption and many more robots out there.

I drive a hgv class 1 lorry ( 40 tonne ) from my plaice of work, to other plaices, and love the job, been doing it for 30 years, been all over the uk doing delivery's.

Do you participate in Walking football like my elderly Uncle Malcolm?

I work in plant maintenance.  I bid on my current job 6 mos. ago.  I work Friday thru Sunday 7am to 7pm.  36 hours a week and I get paid for 40.  Everybody is gone on the weekends so very little day to day, Monday through Friday drama.  Kind of like semi retirement!  More time to ride!

Wow!  Sounds like a dream job.   8)

I'm a turkey farmer.But by far, my favorite job is father to a wonderful daughter and husband to a loving wife.Much better than I deserve.

Worked in the Plastic Manufacturing Field..IE..Injection/Thermoforming/Blowmolding/Sheet-Profile extrusion for 20 years..
got involved in the Semi-Conductor Processing Field..Chips/Cables/Boards..for another 20 years, and my last job was Building Fracking Equipment for oil service companys. Have Been Retired for the past 3 years..full time Grandpa!

Full time Grand Pa, a worthy calling, best job of all. :)

  >:( what about groom to wife's horses....lol.......

Oh sure bring up the horses why don't cha? >:(

I'm an environmental scientist, water quality.  Formerly one of those parts-certified managers Autozone is so proud of.

I see that the last posting on this topic was over a year ago so thought I might get things rolling again.
I just buzzed through the entire post this morning and found it to be quite interesting. I joined up a year ago because i had just bought an 800 and need to know some tech stuff. I have just been hanging around the "800 only" portion of this forum. One of my new topics was moved  by Chief to general discussions so thought that I would poke around in here.
Hats off to the site admins for running such a diverse forum.
So here is my story.... Started  working at 16 on our family farm in central Alberta Canada. After getting out of high school I ran heavy equipment for a year and then quit to apprentice as an Ag mechanic at a local John Deere dealership.  During  my stay there I moved my way through 3 different divisions 1- implements ( tilling, baling, combines) 2- farm tractors(40 to 250 hp) and finally the lawn and garden division.  I retired from that company after 33 years, at age 55. Thought that I would try my hand at a few other things before i got too old, so spent a little time at other jobs such as building construction laborer, refurbisher at a large truck (semis) shop, gas plant laborer, and RV park maintenance. Started to feel my age at about 62 so kinda pulled the pin on working at steady pace for others and basically retired back onto the farm. Now, I still run a few head of cattle and give free help to anyone that wants me. I also started a little side line business offering a farm and acreage sitting service for those folks heading down south for holidays during our winters.
Really miss working, but gotta go easy on the body so that I can still swing my leg over the Drifter.
Rob

THanks  for sharing your story, Rob...  very interesting.  I don't know too many people who retire at 55 then go into new jobs in the labor field, I really admire you for that.    Your story reminds me a lot of a buddy I have in that big province to the West of you, LOL...   He's a work-a-holic too, LOL :o ;D

Yes, Chief does a  great job running the forum-  I'm continuously thankful for it.

as a few of you know, I have my own Turf Grass Research and Marketing company.  I have been breeding for almost 30 years and have sold my patented varieties all over the world.  Well...starting this fall, I am now 50% owner of a large (18,000 sq ft) CBD hemp processing facility.  We are doing commercial drying and ethanol extraction of CBD crude oil.  I have also started up a full breeding program to develop certified cultivars of high CBD hemp.  I will be shutting down my turf program by the end of the year...so maybe I should change my user name to OR Hempman instead....LOL   Oh, and I am starting this new venture at the age of 57.....never too old to start something new

Congrats on the new business! You probably can still use OR Seedman... hemp starts from seeds too. Good luck in your new venture!

One type of grass for the other!
I have used CBD oil from time to time for insomnia, great stuff and best of all you don't get high on it.
Just curious, the CBD is extracted from regular marijuana or is it from a special plant and a special distillation process?

Quote from: OR Seedman on August 24, 2019, 08:05:58 AM
as a few of you know, I have my own Turf Grass Research and Marketing company.  I have been breeding for almost 30 years and have sold my patented varieties all over the world.  Well...starting this fall, I am now 50% owner of a large (18,000 sq ft) CBD hemp processing facility.  We are doing commercial drying and ethanol extraction of CBD crude oil.  I have also started up a full breeding program to develop certified cultivars of high CBD hemp.  I will be shutting down my turf program by the end of the year...so maybe I should change my user name to OR Hempman instead....LOL   Oh, and I am starting this new venture at the age of 57.....never too old to start something new

OR Grassman...... OR Weedman.....  LOL.  Congrads on the new venture.     In all seriousness, do you have a good online resource for information and education?  I've been wanting my wife to try the CBD oil, but she hesitates....

regarding the cbd extraction question....genetically speaking, "hemp" and marijuana are identical plants...but hemp has been selected for naturally occurring low THC levels (.3% or lower) and high CBD levels.  Marijuana is the exact opposite...high THC and low CBD.  The CBD oil is extracted using several methods, the safest and most economical is using chilled ethanol. This produces a crude oil with includes chlorophyll and other components.  This crude is then refined to get isolate or crystalline 99.9% pure CBD.  We are going to be producing crude....and selling it for further refinement.  The market is really beginning to grow....so we are establishing a full range company from farm to wholesale.....everything we are doing is via food grade equipment and full industrial safety standards....we are trying to stay ahead of any new rules coming out from the FDA and USDA.....

Congrats OR on your new venture.  Would like to check out your set up one of these summers. Have had ties to the miracle plant since age 16 and never thought i'd live to see the day of emancipation.

And what does this have to do with Drifter bikes, the rest of you ask?
It shows that the oddity of this machine draws from not just one stereo type of rider. There is something about the Drifter that catches the minds of special people. I can tell by this  " What's your job" post that my theory is correct.
R

I've been slinging car parts at new car dealers since 1970. Worked my way up from a driver, to stockman, to counter sales, to assistant manager, and became a manager in 1984 to this day. It's easier to tell you what car lines I haven't sold parts for than all the car lines I have. Many have come and gone, but I'm still here. It's been a great provider for my family and I. I'm grateful for the day my first manager pulled me out of the detail shop and into the driver/ warehouse position. He taught me just about everything I know, and got me my first manager's gig. That man has probably forgotten more about running a parts business than most of us will ever know. I attribute my success to him.

I install elevators

I work as an OTR trucker. I run 500 miles a day. 250 out and 250 back. Five days a week.I haul 42,800 lbs of machine parts for commercial air conditioners each day.I love my job and my company treats me well.

Is this thread a life??
I'm a workshop manager in Oslo , Norway,
We maintance and repair elektro citybuses.
It's since 2019 a kind of a pilot project from the Oslo community! We began with 40 buses then and this year we delivered the last bus in summary altogether 142 electric buses with VDL Brand. Im responsible for 2 technicians and 40 buses. I love my job and the company I'm working for.

Quote from: Biker62 on October 01, 2022, 04:04:12 AMIs this thread a life??
I'm a workshop manager in Oslo , Norway,
We maintance and repair elektro citybuses.
It's since 2019 a kind of a pilot project from the Oslo community! We began with 40 buses then and this year we delivered the last bus in summary altogether 142 electric buses with VDL Brand. Im responsible for 2 technicians and 40 buses. I love my job and the company I'm working for.

Yes it is one of our permanent posts to let members talk about their "day job". 

Cheers. 

Yeah 😎👍

Quote from: Biker62 on October 01, 2022, 04:04:12 AMI'm a workshop manager in Oslo , Norway,
We maintance and repair elektro citybuses.

We are in the UK, but we saw these buses when we were visiting Norway. Very impressive, you are right to be proud of them.
Norway has a great reputation for encouraging the use of EVs, unlike the UK.

Quote from: Pete on October 19, 2022, 04:06:10 AMWe are in the UK, but we saw these buses when we were visiting Norway. Very impressive, you are right to be proud of them.
Norway has a great reputation for encouraging the use of EVs, unlike the UK.

Ty, 😎🤟

Hi, I'm working as an air traffic controller (ADI-APS-RAD).

Jani