What do/did you do for a living?

[irish2themax]

I am a retired naval intelligence officer and DoD Intelligence Specialist...35 years total in support of our glorious nation.

What say you?

[Betty Boop USA]

I currently work for our county's only local community newspaper. I am a paginator; I determine the # of pages, then place ads, and send to editorial so they can flow the stories. We call it "dummying the paper".
I call myself the dummy that dummys the paper:roflblack:

[Desert Spyder]

I'm a railroad (BNSF) carman welder. Carman inspect inbound and outbound trains, repair freight cars, rerail the derailed and make sure the freight trains are safe to travel on the rails of our glorious nation. I will retire in 485 days.:clap::yes::ohyea:

[porboy]

Nothing.....Retired:yes:

[MarkLawson]

IBM - I/O Analyst

[irish2themax]

Nothing.....Retired:yes:

THAT'S why you look like that!

[Magic Man]

Invent cool Spyder and other motorcycle accessories. :2thumbs:

MM

[boborgera]

I polish pins on hand grenades,
OPP'S JUST DROPED ONE GOT TO
GO NOW'' :ohyea:

[Magic Man]

I polish pins on hand grenades,
OPP'S JUST DROPED ONE GOT TO
GO NOW'' :ohyea:


Don't you just hate when that happens? :gaah:

MM

[pitmon]

I am a correctional officer for FLDOC. I also am a medical transcriptionist :)

[Trickie Dick]

Retired and ever day is a holiday and every meal, a banquet. :2thumbs:

[irish2themax]

Retired and ever day is a holiday and every meal, a banquet. :2thumbs:
And all I ever get is leftovers

[nudle]

:cheers:retired Firefighter 32 years of service

[txknight67]

Work for the largest producer of commercial aircraft in the U.S. Well, we were world wide in 2008, but may have lost that edge....haven't seen statistics for 2009 yet.

I have worked for the military side of the house ever since I have been with them though. I was around for the BOE - MDC merger....heritage MDC.

[Hamie]

Retired Air Force...Retired IBMer... :yes:

[MouthPiece]

Criminal Defense Attorney

I am a correctional officer for FLDOC. I also am a medical transcriptionist :)


There's a few more comin your way. ;)

[BLACK WIDOW]

I am a Civil Service retired Metrologist. Ran Metrology laboratories for DoD (36 years) and provided support for all branches of service. Life is much simpler now:D

Michael:f_spider:

[WackyDan]

I work for Lenovo - The former IBM PC Division. Systems/Sales Engineer. 18 to 20 years until I retire. :yikes:

I cover from NC up through Maryland and West Virginia.

If anyone wants a discount on a ThinkPad or new desktop, PM me.

[3wheeldemon]

Executive of an oil company, run marketing and transportation. I guess one of the bad guys....:dontknow:

3WD

[LittleJohn]

Maintenance Planning Dept. for one of the major airlines.

[SpydeeBite2]

Retired Locomotive Engineer!

[Dragonrider]

Entrepreneur - between taxes & the economy, I'll have to figure out how to work from the grave....:gaah:

[FANG]

Registered Nurse - working for the Veterans Administration - takeing care of the Heroes of Our Nation. Nothing better!!!

[TonyMac]

Retired after 20 years in the USAF. Now a Director of Services for a small telecommunications manufacturing company.

/Guess you really can't say retired when you're still working:joke:

[Latemarch]

Pathologist......doctor to the dead. :D

[MouthPiece]

Registered Nurse - working for the Veterans Administration - takeing care of the Heroes of Our Nation. Nothing better!!!

God bless our Troops!!!!!!!!!
__________________

[retread]

Retired Industrial Electrician, specialties in robotics, computer repair, programable controllers, CNC equipment, lots of other fun stuff -- anybody hiring? My IRS/401K went south.nojoke

john

[COOLMACHINE]

Started at Alexian Brother's Hospital when I was 17. I'm 46 and still here. I work in the Purchasing Dept. as the Inventory Control Coordinator.
B.T.W. If you remember the movie the Exorcist.... The actual exorcism the movie was based on took place on the 5th floor of the old hospital. That building has been leveled and a new one built where the old one stood.
And even creepier..... my father has the crucifix from the room. Don't know if it was the same crucifix that originally hung in the room at the time of the exorcism but it is from that room.
It is hung up in the basement. Every now and then, if someone new comes to the house, I tell them that sometimes when I go down stairs, I find the crucifix hanging upside-down. But I just tell them that for fun. It is always hanging upright! :) God Bless!!!

[AntelopeSpyder]

Information Systems Analyst - DMV State of Califorina.

[grumpybob]

Consultant - that is a person that will tell you what time it is using your watch. Vice President General manager of a Software Corp.

Some other jobs nobody wants to hear the details of.

[Campverdefela]

Retired with 36yrs. Gov. service--VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh, now loving the Arizona life....:shemademe_smilie:

[patdcop]

20 years as an LEO and now 10 years in pharmaceutical sales. (my kids get a kick out of that- Police Chief to drug dealer). I am also a Licensed Professional Counselor and adjunct college professor. Working on my PhD in neurophysiology in my spare time. Not sure what I want to be when I grow up. :dontknow:

[NancysToy]

Retired Special Projects Supervisor (Engineer) for municipal wastewater treatment plant and sewer system. OK, go ahead and start the "crappy job" jokes. I've heard them all.....and love every one of them.

[DragonSpyder]

IBM - Technical Sales Engineer

[CRUCIFIED]

Pastor of a small local church for the past 9 years but you would never guess that was the case if you saw me, at least that's what I have been told by members of this site whom I have met...lol...the one exception was Pastor Chuck since he was one of my instructors in Bible College.:2thumbs:

[dltang]

Emergency Medical Dispatcher/EMT

[truck 85]

mechanic/welder/project manager/pr/human resources/babysitter

for small welding company.

[Sarge707]

Retired 6 years ago at 55 (Ain,t worked a day since!) after being the Active Duty Readiness NCO for the 102D Army Band for 24 years!! ( No :cus:Flute Jokes Please! :lecturef_smilie:)

[Major Finder]

U.S. Army Infantry Lieutenant Colonel teaching tactics at the U.S. Army's Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Life is good!
Major Finder

[j45p3r]

Tech Systems Admin for a small municipal government. Only 35 years until retirement!

[BRPjunkie]

Retired Risk Officer for large Michigan utility. Lots of retirees responding during the day while others are at work. :ohyea:

[GI Jane]

Department of the Army Staff Operations and Training Specialist for a Medical Brigade; 31 years come March. Master Sergeant Operations and Training NCO on the Army Reserve side with 32 years 7 1/2 months in service. If all goes well will be retiring from both the end of August. I'll be able to go to Spyders in the Smokies :2thumbs:

[BajaRon]

33 years as a firefighter in San Diego. Retired in 2003. Now I try to make a buck selling motorcycle gear on eBay. I need to retire again!

[spyder3rdr]

I do custom copper / sheetmetal work ; for the " 3rd " largest roofing contractor in the country , based in Raleigh,NC . I just finished a large project at Duke U.

[jima1153]

Owner of 2 different custom harvesting and detasseling companies. Working on setting up the third one now. I spend a lot of time in the corn field.

[patdcop]

Retired 6 years ago at 55 (Ain,t worked a day since!) after being the Active Duty Readiness NCO for the 102D Army Band for 24 years!! ( No :cus:Flute Jokes Please! :lecturef_smilie:)

So what did you play? Still playing?

[Smylinacha]

I work hard and never get ahead.

[SpyderGirl]

I am an anti-money laundering investigator with Union Bank in San Francisco. Been here for 4 years and have worked in the field for almost 10 years.

I also used to play professional women's football and I have been a volunteer with NorCal Boxer Rescue since 2005.

[lawdogg357]

Law enforcement investigator

[flyjake]

High School Chemistry teacher for 41 years... retiring this June, and then taking some serious Spyder trips around this country!

[1VENOM]

Submarine Torpedoman for 23 yrs, retired Senior Chief. Assistant Warden at the Naval Brig in Norfolk VA for three years. Deputy Sheriff in Virginia Beach for 6 yrs. Bought a Tractor and ran as an Owner Operator for 4 yrs. Now I drive Tractor Trailer for the USPS for the past 4 yrs. Looking at retiring again is 12 yrs.:2excited:

[Magic Man]

High School Chemistry teacher for 41 years... retiring this June, and then taking some serious Spyder trips around this country!


Only 41 years! Too bad you can't seem to hold a job! :joke: :roflblack:

Way to go! :2thumbs:

MM

[Big Arm]

4 yrs. US Navy AE -2 Retired Construction Electrician 46Yrs. IBEW :thumbup:

[boborgera]

High School Chemistry teacher for 41 years... retiring this June, and then taking some serious Spyder trips around this country!

41 years i have underwear that old.:D

But seriously in 41 years teaching chemistry you must have melted a
desk or two:roflblack:

[Sarge707]

So what did you play? Still playing?
Trumpet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor and Baritone Sax, Percussion and Assitant Conductor. Now I play a Wind Controller which can play ANY instrument and Ride My Jet Skies and :spyder2:.:ohyea:

[patdcop]

Trumpet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor and Baritone Sax, Percussion and Assitant Conductor. Now I play a Wind Controller which can play ANY instrument and Ride My Jet Skies and :spyder2:.:ohyea:
I am the principle bass trombonist (read; only) for the Ozark Mountain British Brass band.
You know the difference between an onion and woodwinds?


Most people cry when you chop up an onion. :roflblack:

[jgwoods]

Banjo player, fiddler, Guinness drinker, appreciator of women, about to be (fired or) retired.

[ameobe]

Water/Wastewater operator for a municipality. Also subcontract on the side. 11 years to go.:ohyea:

[jeff0110]

I am a 5 year veteran of the US Army. For the last 20 years I have worked for a food service film manufacturing company as a rewinder operator. I guess I can be considered one of the bad guys as well because the product we make is currently filling the landfills across the country with plastic waste. Keep eating those potato chips guys and gals as we make the packaging for that as well as all of the plastic packaging on your grocers shelf.

[Some Guy]

Mainframe computer programmer (using lots of that IBM stuff!).

[MarkLawson]

Pastor of a small local church for the past 9 years but you would never guess that was the case if you saw me, at least that's what I have been told by members of this site whom I have met...lol...the one exception was Pastor Chuck since he was one of my instructors in Bible College.:2thumbs:


Calvary Chapel?

[JPoehlman]

Retired :yes:from Black & Decker about 5 years ago. Was a senior technical analyst in the IT dept.

Now I get my granddaughter ready for school in the morning, take her and pick her up.

When the weather gets a bit warmer I will be spending more time putting miles on my :spyder2:.

Dennis in MD
The Krusty Old Phart
Still turnin', burnin' and lurnin'
2008 yellow SE5

[Smylinacha]

Retired Special Projects Supervisor (Engineer) for municipal wastewater treatment plant and sewer system. OK, go ahead and start the "crappy job" jokes. I've heard them all.....and love every one of them.

I watch dirty jobs on TV and I watched the Poopy Plant episode - it's amazing what people put down toilets!

[Neez]

Retired marine engineer for a towboat company.

[Smylinacha]

Can I be your best friend? :2thumbs:


I polish pins on hand grenades,
OPP'S JUST DROPED ONE GOT TO
GO NOW'' :ohyea:

[DynamoBT]

Managed a big horse stable and trained horses. When I retired from that, I trained dogs for a while after apprenticing with a top dog trainer. Now, officially completely retired.

[NJERNIE]

Old fashion barber for the past 50 years. Open at 4:00 a.m. Monday thru Saturday til 6 p.m. Shop located outside of Ft. Dix/McGuire AFB and have cut the hair of the military from all over the world. Don't know how I got mixed up with all you intelligent people!

Happy spyder owner with a little over 13,000 miles. :yes::yes:

[RShrimp]

This is a tough one but here goes:
72-83 GM Line mechanic NIASE (now called ASE)fully certified
83-92 Truck Driver
92-94 Back to School
94-04 Computer Engineer Designed systems to run Applications Spent a lot of time in Data centers (mostly Arthur Andersen)
05-06 GE Security Fire Alarm Engineer
06-09 Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation raising money to help kids with brain tumors by organizing and MCing charity motorcycle rides
Sept 09- Retired at 55
Now I do whatever I want (when my wife lets me)

[johnandginger]

30 + years working for city of london,ohio. 9 years as a sanitation worker,remainder as a water plant operator ( my wife says I can't retire ) umpire baseball & fast pitch softball in summer,high school football in fall.Ride my SPYDER when I get a chance.

[Frig]

I've been teaching (wood shop, art, computers) 7th and 8th graders for 33 years and counting. At 13 & 14, they know everything. I can easily tell when there is a full moon without even looking outside. Yes, they really are affected by it. I hope I can retire in 5 years, if I could just stop buying toys.

[grumpybob]

Old fashion barber for the past 50 years. Open at 4:00 a.m. Monday thru Saturday til 6 p.m. Shop located outside of Ft. Dix/McGuire AFB and have cut the hair of the military from all over the world. Don't know how I got mixed up with all you intelligent people!

Happy spyder owner with a little over 13,000 miles. :yes::yes:

Bet you learned a world of information over the 50 years as a barber. I don't judge people by their IQ, but how they treat others.

[NancysToy]

I've been teaching (wood shop, art, computers) 7th and 8th graders for 33 years and counting. At 13 & 14, they know everything. I can easily tell when there is a full moon without even looking outside. Yes, they really are affected by it. I hope I can retire in 5 years, if I could just stop buying toys.
So true! My wife is in her 34th year of teaching, and she remarks about it, too.

[Donzo]

Sold drugs for over 25 years...





Legally! Phamaceutical sales, last 10 years as the NW regional manager.





used some drugs way back when -- not so legally...... :D

[Capt John]

Captain of a Tow boat ( the boats that push barges).

[Homeslice]

Assistant Chief Pilot and sometimes line pilot for a large aviation company.

[retread]

Retired Special Projects Supervisor (Engineer) for municipal wastewater treatment plant and sewer system. OK, go ahead and start the "crappy job" jokes. I've heard them all.....and love every one of them.
But Scotty, can you imagine what it's like going through life with the same name as the room where people do that stuff?

john

[NancysToy]

But Scotty, can you imagine what it's like going through life with the same name as the room where people do that stuff?

john
That's what my British friend Lou (Loo) said! :roflblack:

[The_Spyderwoman]

I was a rifle in a Drum and Bugle Corps
served in the US Marine Corps
Did electrical installation in all 200 B1-B's
and now I work for Coke
a-cola that is...
I keep the production machinery running....22 million cases a year in our one small facility
SPYDER PILOT

[bigdog69]

I am a underground locator supervisor for city of concord and I own my tree co.

[mvengineer]

I am a civil engineer. Been working last forty years in this profession in different areas of practise. Three (3) more years to go before my wife and I both retire. Plan is 6 months in San Diego and 6 in Michigan. :2thumbs:

[ataDude]

Mainframe computer programmer (using lots of that IBM stuff!).

Got any of those punch cards running around? :ohyea:

.

[vt228]

Retired Navy vet , do stain glass and member of Patriorguard,
Navy 69 - 79 purple hart, bronze stair.

worked limo driver & bodyguard 22yrs
wal=mart tire dept 3yrs hurt back retired
have pace maker know 1week 3days doing well went ryding my spyder today was fu n to get back on her. been in hosptl for 4 1/2 mounths in ICU had hart atack was in bad shape doing better miss you all .

My wife says heven dosen't want me & Hell is scard I might take over lol miss you all always VT228 Donny......:trike::trike:
my doctor doing cpr on me:bdh:get up start dame you lol

[Spyderman55]

...full-time software product marketing manager for Nokia

[Roger]

I was a truckdriver before the accident now my job is to prevent dust from settling on my couch. :roflblack:

[SpyderWolf]

Welcome back vt228, I wish you the best in your continued recovery.

As for me, I spent 10 years in the Marine Corps until my knees gave out on me. Since then I have worked for 3 different companies, starting out as a computer programmer and now I am a senior engineer. Been playing in that field for the last 15 years.

[DarkSage]

Well, I wish I was retired ;)! But for now, I work as a Structural Engineer designing Fire Training Buildings for Fire Departments and the Military. Hoping that by the end of the year I'll be able to put P.E. (Professional Engineer) on the back of my name!

[dand]

Retired Navy Chief AOC AW/NAC, 22 years , Now a corporate motorcycle wholesaler, Safety director for 8 M/C dealerships, plus logistics manager :ohyea::ohyea:

[Ghost_Ryder]

Spent several years in the Marine Corps and now I'm a VP at JPMorgan Chase Bank.

However, I take no responsibility for the financial crisis. :lecturef_smilie:Those decisions were way above my pay grade.

[SethO]

I am a 911 dispatcher, saving the world one call at a time. before the accident and why I have my spyder now.

Before that I worked at a Juvenile Center, hitting kids for a living, along with being in the national guard mech Infantry with one deployment to Bosina also a Roofer and Owned and operated a Paintball field for 7 years.

[Blackwidow74]

I have been with the City Of LA for 7 and 1/2 years as a security officer. I transfered over to Department of Water and Power in Oct. 08.

[jimmar]

24 years in the British Army (REME), now sold my soul to a large oil company as a ????????????????????? well, just about anything they ask me to do.

[bikeguy]

Retired from GTE/Verizon as a Training Instructor.

Cotton

[teacherbob]

Retired teacher. Taught Gifted Middle school students (much of the time, they taught me) for 31 years. Coached football,basketball and track for 22 years. Now I run PowerSports4Less, a business started by my Dr. son and his computer programmer buddy. Sometimes I think I am working more now than before I retired. The difference is, I'm the boss and I come and go as I please. After 31 years of teaching this kind of customer service is a piece of cake. Plus, I get to see all kinds of bikes and meet all kinds of bike enthusisasts.:2thumbs:

[RTGENE]

USAF ----Air Traffic Controller-- Retired at 55 Aeronautical information analyst for National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
I am happy to say I am unhireable (if thats a word)
at any price. Retirement is too much fun.

[WizardMaster]

Invent cool Spyder and other motorcycle accessories. :2thumbs:

MM

I help him and I drive the big white truck:yes:

[chuck58]

Retired after 20 years in the USAF. Been working 10 years for the "Inside Guys".

[b2k]

33 years as a firefighter in San Diego. Retired in 2003. Now I try to make a buck selling motorcycle gear on eBay. I need to retire again!
I thought you was a parts manager for lamonster inc. every time you turn around ups has a package at his place that you ordered:dontknow::roflblack:

[Some Guy]

Got any of those punch cards running around? :ohyea:

.

HA! No. I'm not that old!

My favorite geeky programmer quote:
"There are 10 types of people in the world; those who understand binary and those who don't"

[tatt2r]

millionaire playboy/tattoo artist..... (i can dream cant i? i always wanted to be a tattoo artist:roflblack:)

[BRPjunkie]

This has been an interesting thread. Spyder owners are from all walks of life (except no butchers, bakers or candle stick makers). Based on approximately 80 replies so far, 35% are retired and 65% working. 80 is not enough replies to trend across all owners with repect to high retiree percentage. That my be skewed since retirees have more time to post replies, but when compared to other age related threads, the Spyder does have a significant Centrum Silver demographic.

[mdr]

I'm a Professor with a focus on culture and social change. I created a sexual assault prevention program that reaches about 2,000 people per year throughout the U.S. If California's economy gets much worse and they close all the universities I'm moving to Kauai and becoming a surf instructor!

[NancysToy]

...Spyder does have a significant Centrum Silver demographic.
:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

[sabunim5]

72 to 75 Certified Engineering Technician
76 to 82 Toxicology Projects Director
83 to 88 Managed the Psychology and Biology Labs for George Mason University
89 to 95 Managed a flowing seawater testing facility
96 to 2000 Owner/Operator of American Karate Studios
2001 to present X-ray tech

[frank3]

Retired from what WAS "The Largest Car Company in The World" as Plant Engineer. Now work part time as an environmental consultant. Love my RT and can't wait for all the trips my wife has planned for us.

[chasen_racen]

Retired, 31 years with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Indusrial Mechanic / Pipefitter Foreman. I worked at one of the larger VA Hospitals in the U.S.

[Tom in NM]

Retired from a petrochemical company - Manager of IT stuff, some Logistics and M&A.

I've been a teacher, pharmacy manager, A&F salesman, medical office manager, freelance commercial art, Audit and Controls for BC/BS in Illinois, freelance computer programmer/systems developer ( OSHA compliance mostly ). It took me 56 years to get from being born in Michigan to retirement in New Mexico on February 26, 2004.

I now just do volunteer work for Food Pantries and other charity organizations . . . AND . . . lots of freelance road inspections in the 4 corners area on my Spyder.

Tom

( welcome back Donny, keep hanging in there! )

[GA-SPYDER]

Owner of 2 different custom harvesting and detasseling companies. Working on setting up the third one now. I spend a lot of time in the corn field.
I'll bet you knew Orville Reddenbacher personally! My old boss in Indiana grew pop corn for him.

[aubierules]

Im a GIS analyst for my local city government...stands for Geographic Information Systems....I do computer map making, but mostly build geographic databases....

[GA-SPYDER]

13 year Field Service Rep. for an industrial wood working machinery company. Most of the equipment is from Germany, my favorite place to visit. Got a 16 & 17 year old. Can't even spell "rietyrment". :roflblack:
:doorag: forever,

Carl

[effgjamis]

HA! No. I'm not that old!

My favorite geeky programmer quote:
"There are 10 types of people in the world; those who understand binary and those who don't"


Me thinkest you mispelled ( 10 types ) should only be 2 types.....:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: Unless of course you are my age 01001101..

[Racy2]

:spyder::spyder:My first ever reply on here after reading a bunch...bought my 09 RS Spyder in January but will not take diliverey until May when it warms up around here.
20 years as a professenional jockey
12 years as Manager for Jockeys Association Canada
4 years as Director of Thoroughbred Racing surfaces:thumbup:

[max continuous]

You get 3 guesses and the first two don't count. 20 years with the same company and some nice iron to fly!

[mvengineer]

Well, I wish I was retired ;)! But for now, I work as a Structural Engineer designing Fire Training Buildings for Fire Departments and the Military. Hoping that by the end of the year I'll be able to put P.E. (Professional Engineer) on the back of my name!


Wonderful, go for your PE. I have been one for 33 years. A PE after your name will help your career immensly. Good luck in passing the test.

[SpyderWolf]

welcome to you Racy2.

Thanks to all of those who served, or are serving now, for your sacrifices for our country. A big Semper Fi to my Marine brethren as well. :2thumbs:

[COOLMACHINE]

You get 3 guesses and the first two don't count. 20 years with the same company and some nice iron to fly!
Hey Max,
Is that a Helicopter behind you or are you just happy to see me. :D

[COOLMACHINE]

Welcome Racy2. Come on May..... :)

[max continuous]

:spyder::spyder:My first ever reply on here after reading a bunch...bought my 09 GS spyder in January but will not take diliverey until May when it warms up around here.
20 years as a professenional jockey
12 years as Manager for Jockeys Association Canada
4 years as Director of Thoroughbred Racing surfaces:thumbup:

I hope you ordered the handlebar risers for it!
Sorry,but I had to and hey..if it wasn't me I'm sure someone else here would have noticed!
Congrats on your purchase. Ain't waiting a b**ch?
Max

[retired1]

61-64 college
64-67 GM parts mgr.
67-72 police officer
72-'04 farmer(spent winters in Anaheim,Ca. '77 to '91)
Sold the farm and retired in '06.
Happy owner of '09 Spyder amongst other toys.

[max continuous]

Hey Max,
Is that a Helicopter behind you or are you just happy to see me. :D

Haw Haw!
2008 Eurocopter EC30B2 to be precise. I picked it up from the factory (Ft. Erie Ont.)and flew it across Canada to it's home base.
I just can't help myself...my other vehicle is a 2006 Monte Carlo SS!!
Max:helpsmilie:
Sooo many cool vehicles and so little money!!:gaah:

[Racy2]

I hope you ordered the handlebar risers for it!
Sorry,but I had to and hey..if it wasn't me I'm sure someone else here would have noticed!
Congrats on your purchase. Ain't waiting a b**ch?
Max

After riding more than 15,000 races I think my arms are streched plenty long but hey that might be a little more comfort in the long haul:thumbup:

[SpyderByter]

Drive a school bus, trying to talk the company into making a trailer with seats in it that I can haul with the Spyder, maybe Evan can hook me up with amber and red flashers.

:ohyea:Oh wait, he did already with the Wizard Kit. :ohyea:

[irish2themax]

Me thinkest you mispelled ( 10 types ) should only be 2 types.....:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: Unless of course you are my age 01001101..

10 IS 2...in binary

[pathfinderjoe]

Part owner and general manager of a regional distributor of cryogenic / industrial gases, welding equipment and supplies.

[Firefly]

Owner/Operator of small commercial printing company.
Started working there when I was 14 for older brother.
Been in business now for 30 years.

Part-time semi-pro blackjack player.

[Bill Soderlin]

Rtired Deerfield Beach Florida Police Captain. Retired in 1988 and never looked back:2thumbs:

[docdoru]

Orthopedic surgeon, Teleradiology company owner.

[Donk45]

I work for Booz Allen Hamilton here in the DC area...government contractor/computer stuff.

[McGone]

I am a consulting electrical engineer. We design the electrical, lighting and fire alarm systems for buildings. Working the Ahmedabd India office for 6 months, so I am not getting any miles on the Spyder.

[bjt]

Industrial electrician / robot support / technical support person for a GM truck assembly plant. Retread and I have a very similar work history.

[COOLMACHINE]

I am a consulting electrical engineer. We design the electrical, lighting and fire alarm systems for buildings. Working the Ahmedabd India office for 6 months, so I am not getting any miles on the Spyder.
You want me to take it out for a spin while you are gone? :)

[kencraft]

Retired in 1995 USPS.

[CVRyder]

Retired 10 years from 37 years of Fed. Govt. service. Worked for the Navy and the Air Force but spent the last 25 yrs. with the FAA trying to keep civilian aircraft from running into each other. Life is a lot simpler and a lot more fun now. :ohyea:

[grumpybob]

10 IS 2...in binary

Me thinkest you mispelled ( 10 types ) should only be 2 types.....:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: Unless of course you are my age 01001101..

I thought your age was

115 or 4D

[Brevet05]

Enlisted in the US Army in 1980, commissioned as a Combat Engineer in 1985, will retire this Fall and begin my second career as a history professor at a university in Ohio. Gotta keep the kids fed...

[indian02]

I don't do anything Mon-Fri and Sat and Sun i rest up. I am retired from Ford Motor Co. I got lucky and got to retire at 49 yrs old. After 30 yrs. Ye Haaaaaa:yes:

[DannyS]

Enlisted as a Aviation Airframe Mechanic
Went to college
Worked as a Set and Lighting Designer
Went to OCS and became a ship driver
Chief Engineer of an MSO
Worked R & D for a company that made RC Racing Cars
Worked 12 years for a company helping design Potters Wheels
Now working as Vehicle Manager for the VA here in Wichita

[Freddy]

I drive a 93 ton Volvo. (that's Freddy jnr)

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab313/Freddy1333/yunatruck.jpg

[Sopher]

Senior Network Engineer for an IT Consulting firm. Been doing IT for 22 years. Worked for mom & pop companies, mid size and large companies.
Delete Touche (um, Deloite & Touche), Putnum Invenstments, Metcalf & Eddy, AeCom to name some.

Everything from Windows servers, desktops, systems design, firewalls, Telco & Data Center design, security audits, outsourced IT managers for small companies that dont have a full time IT guy.

I love getting paid for what I do. Especially when it started as a hobby!:yes:

[jsmiley]

IT what else is there. :ohyea:

Worked in the Naval intelligence community on all kinds of spook systems that cost a lot of money for 6 years.

Been out for 11 years and have worked on everything from Satellite Control systems to RF Carrier Management systems to even a project to revamp the SAT program for college entrance.

Im now working for the smallest company yet taking a break from big biz politics and remembering why i love computers.

[Motza]

I am a Civil Service retired Metrologist. Ran Metrology laboratories for DoD (36 years) and provided support for all branches of service. Life is much simpler now:D

Michael:f_spider:
BLACK WIDOW, YOU LOOK LIKE PETER GRAVES FROM "MISSION INPOSSIBLE" :agree:ANYONE EVER TELL YOU THAT?

Retired Cub Scout with an Honorable Discharge from the Salvation Army...:roflblack:

Jewelry Designer / Diamond Broker 32 years.

[BLACK WIDOW]

BLACK WIDOW, YOU LOOK LIKE PETER GRAVES FROM "MISSION INPOSSIBLE" :agree:ANYONE EVER TELL YOU THAT?

Retired Cub Scout with an Honorable Discharge from the Salvation Army...:roflblack:

Jewelry Designer / Diamond Broker 32 years.

Yes, all the time:dontknow:

Michael (Peter) :f_spider:

[Dwight]

Factory worker for 37 years, mostly as a maintenance machinist, some training jobs and some management jobs included. Retired from that in 02, now a Lead Instructor in an Industrial Maintenance training program at our local Tech school. Lifetime motorcyclist, fabricator, and fan of nearly anything on wheels!

Dwight

[pauly1]

I drive a 93 ton Volvo. (that's Freddy jnr)

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab313/Freddy1333/yunatruck.jpg
Running one of those Outback Trains, I see.

Riding since I was 14. Motorcycle and snowmobile mechanic, mold maker, process engineer, project engineer, design engineer, process analyst, and lastly moved into the technical management area. Husband, father and grandpa :2thumbs: , too. It's been a great run!

Wayne

[effgjamis]

10 IS 2...in binary

OK... Then how old am I. Unless of course you are my age 01001101.. I do believe it is in binary as well.:roflblack:

[NancysToy]

OK... Then how old am I. Unless of course you are my age 01001101.. I do believe it is in binary as well.:roflblack:
That's your age? I thought it was your mileage! :roflblack:

[PCBeachBum]

After Vietnam and the Navy, was a pressman at the Hartford Courant. Left to go to CT Printers for color work, until they were about to fold. Opened a detailing business after walking out of Ziebart. Than found a job as a courier with no boss watching over my shoulder, until they added phones to all vehicles. When it rang, I would say Information? Name and City please. Developed gallstones, wasn't able to work until after surgery and last day was Jan 17, 1998. Resigned in June 1998, moved to FL in 2001 and after a year of on the job training became a Beach Bum. Added boat and now :spyder: bum to the list. Best jobs I could ever want for goofing off.:D

[Oklahoma Spyder]

Owner of staffing company and some investment property.

[grumpybob]

OK... Then how old am I. Unless of course you are my age 01001101.. I do believe it is in binary as well.:roflblack:

You are sooo young you must be ryding on a junior permit and can't ryde at night. That is 115 in oct. and 4D in hex. Only hope I will still by ryding at 77. keep up the good work!!

[QuadManiac]

I've been an Electrical Engineer for around 30 years, for 2 small companies, working primarily in unusual DOD applications - lasers and electro-optics, robotics and soldier weapon (manned and unmanned) sensors and systems.

The last 3 years I've been consulting - so my time is my own now, and I'm loving it.

Scotty: Good friend just retired as senior engineer in charge of San Diego wastewater treatment, and the jokes aren't allowed with her!

BTW, the first computer class I took at UCSD was COBOL (way back in 0b011110110111) and we used punch cards on an IBM 360 - graduated to floppies, Fortran and Pascal soon thereafter... but man, punch cards were fun - just don't DROP EM!

[ntxYguy2009]

Howdy everyone,

Analyst for a health information network company.

David

[Spanky]

I've been an Electrical Engineer for around 30 years, for 2 small companies, working primarily in unusual DOD applications - lasers and electro-optics, robotics and soldier weapon (manned and unmanned) sensors and systems.

The last 3 years I've been consulting - so my time is my own now, and I'm loving it.

Scotty: Good friend just retired as senior engineer in charge of San Diego wastewater treatment, and the jokes aren't allowed with her!

BTW, the first computer class I took at UCSD was COBOL (way back in 0b011110110111) and we used punch cards on an IBM 360 - graduated to floppies, Fortran and Pascal soon thereafter... but man, punch cards were fun - just don't DROP EM!

You are young, punch cards were fun but nothing beats Baud-dot tape.:ohyea:

[Spiderwoman]

My husband (owens9finger) and I are both retired and very grateful we had the opportunity early enough to enjoy the good things in life:spyder:
He is retired military and handled beans and bullets for 23 years.

I retired from the Financial Services arena after 25 years in various positions with companies that thankfully knew how to manage their clients money and their own. No need for government handouts!

Its been a real hoot to read all the comments that appear on this site.
:chat:
Already have learned an awful lot about the RT-S we are waiting for.

[pop49]

Started as marine engineer for shell in the uk, emigrated to australia and found that this little backward country (joke) didnt have much of a shipping fleet. Natuarally girated into power station operations for a few years. had a crack as a sales engineer for valtek.
Had my own bussiness for a while, then became a motorcycle mechanic for 6 years. I now work as a turbine tech/supervisor in the steam and gas turbine field. So far this finacial year (july onwards) i have only worked for 8 days but the boss is still paying me a retainer so life is pretty good.
The weather in western australian allows me to ride ALL YEAR ROUND, bit hot at the moment as it hasnt rained for over 70 days.
Had the spyder since October, its good fun:thumbup: and use both two wheels and 3 .

[rleathen]

Fulltime Firefighter holding the rank of Acting Platoon Chief with the Central York Fire Services (just north of Toronto, Ontario)

[bikeguy]

You are young, punch cards were fun but nothing beats Baud-dot tape.:ohyea:

Believe it or not, I was still teaching the 5-bit Baudot code as late as the mid '80's with the telephone company. There probably weren't any paper tape readers left in service but there were still a few teletype machines here and there that used the Baudot code.

Cotton

[WaltH]

I have been unemployed for nearly sixteen years. I am unemployed, unemployable, and unwilling to work. Yet, I have no plans to ever retire. When I grow up I want to be a workaholic.

[jedd]

Self Employed ditch digger, Glad not to be as old as the common demographic, will Retire when I expire. Long live Spyder Lovers.

[Beaver]

Nothing.....Retired :2thumbs:

[Sarge707]

I have been unemployed for nearly sixteen years. I am unemployed, unemployable, and unwilling to work. Yet, I have no plans to ever retire. When I grow up I want to be a workaholic.
:congrats::agree::roflblack::shemademe_smilie:

[effgjamis]

BTW, the first computer class I took at UCSD was COBOL (way back in 0b011110110111) and we used punch cards on an IBM 360 - graduated to floppies, Fortran and Pascal soon thereafter... but man, punch cards were fun - just don't DROP EM!

Well, how about IBM Unit record stuff, 407 etc) 1401, 360, And Languages, Assembly, SPS, Cobol, RPG from the hollerth cards to the BCD cards. Been there, glad to be from there, and NO I don't want or would go back.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

[grumpybob]

Well, how about IBM Unit record stuff, 407 etc) 1401, 360, And Languages, Assembly, SPS, Cobol, RPG from the hollerth cards to the BCD cards. Been there, glad to be from there, and NO I don't want or would go back.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

$200/hr need a cobol program to process a 3 level table.

Opps just sent it to India at $12.00/hr.

[YPILOT]

Hello Spyderlover's community. :D
I set-up and operate CNC grinding equipment for one of the leading suppliers of of carbide metal cutting tools. We make tools for just about anyone makes parts for machines. I brought our Spyder home in March '08 and we have almost 21k on it now. Looking for Spring...


Very Happy :spyder: ryders... crusing the backroads of ET&WNC

[caser]

Retired after 37 yrs with sch. services. Currently doing volunteer work with Tirger Woods dating service while he's on hiatus.

[SpyderWolf]

Hello Spyderlover's community. :D
I set-up and operate CNC grinding equipment for one of the leading suppliers of of carbide metal cutting tools. We make tools for just about anyone makes parts for machines. I brought our Spyder home in March '08 and we have almost 21k on it now. Looking for Spring...


Very Happy :spyder: ryders... crusing the backroads of ET&WNC

welcome

[Lamonster]

Hello Spyderlover's community. :D
I set-up and operate CNC grinding equipment for one of the leading suppliers of of carbide metal cutting tools. We make tools for just about anyone makes parts for machines. I brought our Spyder home in March '08 and we have almost 21k on it now. Looking for Spring...


Very Happy :spyder: ryders... crusing the backroads of ET&WNCwelcome
Do I know you? I'm in Greeneville/Mosheim.

[Trickie Dick]

Hello Spyderlover's community. :D
I set-up and operate CNC grinding equipment for one of the leading suppliers of of carbide metal cutting tools. We make tools for just about anyone makes parts for machines. I brought our Spyder home in March '08 and we have almost 21k on it now. Looking for Spring...


Very Happy :spyder: ryders... crusing the backroads of ET&WNC
welcome Nice to have you aboard. Lots of good people here- most of the time:roflblack:

[Roaddog2]

Coolant Guy for about 180 machines :(

[oneway]

Worked as bricklayer for 8 years. One winter got into a roll off trash truck. Heat in the winter, air conditioner in the summer, work year round. 23 years later still driving a front end truck for Waste Mgt. Transferred to Fl. 6 years ago from D.C. area. Get to ride bike year round. Ain't God good.:2thumbs:

[ronv]

USAF Retired. Have worked as DoD contractor since 1982. Field engineer, branch manager, etc.

Currently CBT Development Lead for a Biometrics Identification system.

Ron

[klw]

Been in the food business the past 30 years. I've done just about everything. Probably can't remember all my positions and jobs. Even taught at tech-school for a short time. My best and worst memory was being self-employed. I started a restaurant from ground up and had to close after nearly 10 years because of road construction on my road that lasted 2 years. With no entrance or water Monday thru Friday I just couldn't survive. For the past 5 years I've been a bakery manager for a large grocery store. Time for a change. Life is to short to work 24-7- 365 days for the corp. world. I need more time to ride my spyder and enjoy life.

Karen
Very Happy :spyder:Owner

[COOLMACHINE]

Alright, I know being an inventory control coordinator might not catch anyone's eye. But not one single response to the Exorcist?
Doesn't anyone love me anymore? :( Not even a reply from the Devil?
(my previous post is below)


Started at Alexian Brother's Hospital when I was 17. I'm 46 and still here. I work in the Purchasing Dept. as the Inventory Control Coordinator.
B.T.W. If you remember the movie the Exorcist.... The actual exorcism the movie was based on took place on the 5th floor of the old hospital. That building has been leveled and a new one built where the old one stood.
And even creepier..... my father has the crucifix from the room. Don't know if it was the same crucifix that originally hung in the room at the time of the exorcism but it is from that room.
It is hung up in the basement. Every now and then, if someone new comes to the house, I tell them that sometimes when I go down stairs, I find the crucifix hanging upside-down. But I just tell them that for fun. It is always hanging upright! :) God Bless!!!

[SpyderGirl]

Alright, I know being an inventory control coordinator might not catch anyone's eye. But not one single response to the Exorcist?
Doesn't anyone love me anymore? :( Not even a reply from the Devil?
(my previous post is below)

LOL!! I missed that one.

No one blinked an eye at mine either it seemed. It's not every day you meet a former professional women's football player (or an exorcist). :D

Go figure. :spyder:

[COOLMACHINE]

LOL!! I missed that one.

No one blinked an eye at mine either it seemed. It's not every day you meet a former professional women's football player (or an exorcist). :D

Go figure. :spyder:

Heck Spydergirl, I missed that one too. Who did you play for and what position did you play? lol

[SpyderGirl]

Heck Spydergirl, I missed that one too. Who did you play for and what position did you play? lol

It's all good, it was no big deal anyway, just something cool for me to takl about. I played for a local team called the Oakland Banshees. I was a defensive end the first year in 2007 and moved to tight end and cornerback in 2008.

[Roaddog2]

I'm going to start using you as my role model.....:roflblack:All this time I thought I was your role model :cus: :roflblack:

[irish2themax]

You are young, punch cards were fun but nothing beats Baud-dot tape.:ohyea:
Otay 'Panky...Buttwheat here

[northramp]

Rocket Scientist and part time , self taught Neurosurgeon .

[vtrider]

I'm an assembly tech working for Biotek Instruments in Winooski Vermont. We build microplate readers, blood type analyzers and other medical lab products for hospitals and labs around the world. It's been a great company to work for. I've been with them 11+ years. We work on a flex time schedule, so I make my own hours and plan my days off.
I can't retire anytime soon. I need to pay for the Spyder and the new SkiDoo TNT!

[YPILOT]

welcome
Do I know you? I'm in Greeneville/Mosheim.

Hey Lamonster, I met you at your bbq last fall along with many other fine folks. Remember passing us in downtown Greenville earlier one summer evening. When I spoke to you at the bbq, I mentioned that day. I guess I've been in the background too long.

[dave01]

I drive an ocean going tug and barge, get to travel to great places where pirates try to take us over and we deliver anything that will fit on or in an 80 by 620 ft barge. The 30 days on and 30 off schedule lets me have a lot of different hobbies so I cant complain too much. Spyders, quads, guns and rc toys....what a life I have.:D:D:D

I refuse to grow up

[retread]

I refuse to grow up
I tried that once, didn't like it.:ohyea:

john

[nyfdtsdemt]

FDNY PARAMEDIC - 22yrs...3 to go to retire
US NAVY Corpsman 10yrs
New York Presbyterian Paramedic 16yrs

[Peoriafirefighter]

Retired Assistant Fire Chief with the Peoria Fire Dept. 30 years with the department. Now it's play time everyday. Boating, Biking and Corvettes... Yes, life is good!!!:2thumbs:

[YPILOT]

Alright, I know being an inventory control coordinator might not catch anyone's eye. But not one single response to the Exorcist?
Doesn't anyone love me anymore? :( Not even a reply from the Devil?
(my previous post is below)
We may need you to get that out and exorcise the DPS demons from Spyderland.:pray: Bless their hearts.

[jnt]

Former engineering technician, former computer geek, former data geek, retired Air National Guard, handyman, integrated health provider, DEVOTED rider/ryder.:doorag:

And . . . MOST important . . . Grandpa of 7!!!

[pastorchuck]

I have been the Pastor of The Bridge Calvary Chapel in the Palm Springs area since 1973. I also served as Chaplain for Riverside County in the Juvenile Justice system for many years overseeing all of the religious activity and counseling in Juvenile Hall.

[Gordy]

retired,:yes::ohyea: was auto tech @service manager at a ford dealership if i knew retirement was this good would have retired when i was 18

[ldw777frog]

Special ed. teacher and too many years to retirement! The kids love when I drive the Spyder to work :)

[Arthur---Mexico]

I operated a fairly large machine shop operation up to 5 years ago where I could cut gears up to a 20 feet OD, where I turned out tens of thousands of sprockets for motorcycles, made speed reducers, and general machine shop work for pieces up to 8 tons in weight.

Why I'm call a "Junior Member" is a mystery to me because I imagine I am about the oldest participant in this group, being 84½.

[YPILOT]

retired,:yes::ohyea: was auto tech @service manager at a ford dealership if i knew retirement was this good would have retired when i was 18
welcome , Retirement and a Spyder. Time for fun.

[NancysToy]

Special ed. teacher and too many years to retirement! The kids love when I drive the Spyder to work :)
Good on you! My wife is a special ed teacher, too...and the senior class advisor. They all love it when she rides to work.


I operated a fairly large machine shop operation up to 5 years ago where I could cut gears up to a 20 feet OD, where I turned out tens of thousands of sprockets for motorcycles, made speed reducers, and general machine shop work for pieces up to 8 tons in weight.

Why I'm call a "Junior Member" is a mystery to me because I imagine I am about the oldest participant in this group, being 84½.
Newbie, Junior, or Senior depends on the number of posts, not your age. :roflblack: Besides, it's not the age, it's the mileage. :yikes: Come chat more often and you'll be a senior in no time.

[Questions]

Operational Logistics Officer for the DoD and future spyder owner!

[Bitten]

Trial consultant (graphics and trial presenter) - I work for several law firms - coast to coast - have done trials everywhere from Texas to DC...

+ career musician... 8 albums on Itunes - several awards...
Music played on XM/Sirius, The Lex and Terry Radio Network, at Dallas Stars games, TLC/Discovery, National Geographic, Oxygen, MTV and lots more...

[NancysToy]

Trial consultant (graphics and trial presenter) - I work for several law firms - coast to coast - have done trials everywhere from Texas to DC...

+ career musician... 8 albums on Itunes - several awards...
Music played on XM/Sirius, The Lex and Terry Radio Network, at Dallas Stars games, TLC/Discovery, National Geographic, Oxygen, MTV and lots more...
Now there's a combination you don't see every day! :thumbup:

[spyderflyer]

retired 1sg:2thumbs:

[Bitten]

Now there's a combination you don't see every day! :thumbup:

:2thumbs: I found out that the secret to buying guitars is having a good day job... :D

[MrKSpyder]

I am a retired US Army NCO (21 years) and now serve with HUD OIG.

[Questions]

currently, security at Silver Springs......previously while there was plenty of lenders, a buyer for 2 retail lots...one in N.Y.C., the other in Ft. Walton Beach........so my trade was automotive

[Cliff-Co.]

been,:yikes: Retired 10 yrs., as a High-Voltage Electrical Lineman for 40+ yrs

[Questions]

I drive an ocean going tug and barge, get to travel to great places where pirates try to take us over and we deliver anything that will fit on or in an 80 by 620 ft barge. The 30 days on and 30 off schedule lets me have a lot of different hobbies so I cant complain too much. Spyders, quads, guns and rc toys....what a life I have.:D:D:D

I refuse to grow up sounds just like Gasparilla...:roflblack:.......just kidding, I know there are real pirates with lots of guns out there....tow some net with plenty of hooks and snatch their boats out from under them....speedboats make good anchors

[YPILOT]

:2thumbs: I found out that the secret to buying guitars is having a good day job... :D
We all like music. PM me with a link so I can hear your jams. :yes:

[Oldmanzues]

I am a retired naval intelligence officer and DoD Intelligence Specialist...35 years total in support of our glorious nation.

What say you?

I can neither deny or confirm my USAF career. (inside joke)
Old Man Zues

[Freddy]

Now this.

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab313/Freddy1333/Patiencetruck.jpg

[ijon1]

Retired from GM thirty-seven years.

[spydrluvr]

I am a retired naval intelligence officer and DoD Intelligence Specialist...35 years total in support of our glorious nation.

What say you?

I am a pharmacist and work for the dept of veterans affairs;)

[MMcc]

Independent consultant now. Work has been in Asia the past 5 years on all forms of surface finishing.

[flamingobabe]

retired 3 years...hairdresser and cosmetologist instructor

[3Willie]

Retired after 30 years. Mostly management in operation, sales and almost all 60 hour work weeks. Five years of sheer joy now!!!:ohyea::2thumbs:

[woodchuck]

I am a retired naval intelligence officer and DoD Intelligence Specialist...35 years total in support of our glorious nation.

What say you?

was forced into retirement because of an industrial accident. Screwed up my back. I was a millwright for 33 years.
As long as you are producing They love you but when something likes this happens, it is over with. All bull work.

[Idaspud]

Deputy Sheriff for 25 years now retired and now apita to my wife of 47 years, part time :spyder2:rider now and loving life.











Very Happy Spyder :spyder2:rider

[Bootie]

I am an Engineering Professor..30 Years. Retiring at the end of May.:2thumbs:

[Eraser]

Pilot with Air Canada for 30 years...too many cool airplanes around to even think about retirement!:thumbup:

[tofriendscreek]

Various regional planning, economic development/redevelopment, long term and mostly transportation planning positions over the last 38 years. Still enjoy the challenges too much to give it up. But ... :spyder2: ryding and the wind in my face is getting me to thinking a change may be in order. :ohyea::2thumbs:

[draboo]

I m not sure if I responded to this thread or not, so..

I retired in '08 after 38 years working as a carpenter, mostly concrete gang forms. I had a small contracting business off and on when I coundn't find work with a contractor. Wife retired from the Dept of Corrections in MI.

We just moved from an apt complex to an old farm house. What a welcome change that is!!

[Burt]

Insurance Agent. Now everyone will avoid me in Cuba.:(

[SpyderDuck]

Well, I have just skimmed this thread, and I think that if it came to choosing people to survive the end of the world, most of y'all would be way ahead of me, with the skills you have!

I'm in customer service - the operative part of that phrase is the 'cuss' part, lol! Trust me on that. We are in sales and service for European manufacturers of wire drawing, fiber optics, and cable-making machinery. That's how I make my living, although I am a licensed building contractor.

I'll probably never get to retire. Between the economy's hit to my retirement plan, and the fact that I am the sole breadwinner in my household, I'll probably work till I drop.

[ataDude]

Insurance Agent. Now everyone will avoid me in Cuba.:(

Nahhhh. That's reserved for congress critters. :ohyea:

.

[Clicker1944]

Financial Advisor
Also, retired professional photographer.

[bruiser]

Good on you! My wife is a special ed teacher, too...and the senior class advisor. They all love it when she rides to work.


Newbie, Junior, or Senior depends on the number of posts, not your age. :roflblack: Besides, it's not the age, it's the mileage. :yikes: Come chat more often and you'll be a senior in no time.

Good on Nancy and IDW777frog. My daughter is special needs, and although she is no longer in school, just turned 27 last Saturday, I gotta hand it to you folks.

I'm retired USAF, 20 years. Currently employed as a field service rep for a major floor care equipment/coatings company. Been with them 21 years. Out on short term disability after having hand surgery for worn out thumb joint. Looking forward to retirement soon. Wife is on disability for kidney disease, had transplant. Has a music ministry singing at rest/nursing homes, churches etc.

[Bitten]

Career musician - http://www.rivetheadonline.com
Litigation Support Specialist by day. (IT and secret weapon in the court room)
In the last year, I helped win this case: http://www.icmregistry.com/irp/ICMvICANN-FINALRENDERING2-19.pdf
Win this hearing:
http://www.encharter.org/index.php?id=353

And put out these albums:
http://www.cdbaby.com/all/RIVETHEAD

(while opening for Sevendust, Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000 and more)

[retiredsquid]

Former police officer. 24 years as a Naval Communicator (CPO/Mustang) Retired for 16 years now. (I remember baudot code and morse code :yikes: ) Still trying to forget the aforementioned. :gaah:

If this rain would just stop we could take delivery of our new RTS Limited. 13 inches of rain since Thursday. Enough already!!! Three more inches forecast for this afternoon.:cus::gaah:

[Questions]

Work as a safety consultant in the mining industery in South Africa. :2thumbs::2thumbs:

[IrishSpyder]

Hairstylist and transportation specialist for 2 Irish dancers :)

[zzneonzz]

I'm a Computer Support Engineer.

[ScreaminMeanie]

My "first career" was in biotechnology patent law for almost 15 years. Before that I had a kazillion different jobs while I was going to college - it was a 13-yr degree program since I had to work and put myself through school. ;)

Moved to Colorado when I was 45 and somehow ended up in real estate/land use planning which led to my current job with the Colorado DOT as assistant regional access manager for 15 counties. I love what I do now, but I'm still at least 5-10 years away from retirement. :gaah:

[Phantom888]

I work for Stanley in their access technologies devision. I'm a service tech the repairs automatic doors (i.e. those sliding doors at walmart).

[Clinty76]

I owned a chain of Check Cashing stores in Northern Texas and Southern Oklahoma.

Sold those and am now a branch manager at an insulation distribution company.

After working for myself for 7 years, it's nice to be working for the man!

[kentompkins]

I've been a college professor for 46 years; now semi-retired.

ken tompkins

[SpyderRyder2B]

First grade Teacher. :clap:

[Ol' Soldier]

Retired from the U.S. Army in '05; now I'm a Military Contractor. :helpsmilie:

[Hawk Eye]

Retired rest. Owner 20+years. 20 years later bought a PODS franchise
After 10 years ready to retire again. So right now I am semi retired.

Pete :yes::yes:

[nanaskids]

Retired Elementary School Secretary . . . you name it I did it. . . teacher, janitor, nurse, asst princ, mom, disciplinary, etc., . . . . Am on disability due to Post Polio Syndrome . . .That's why I love, love, love my Spyder!

[Coolbreeze]

1. U.S. Navy, 4 years, assault boat coxswain.
2. Police Department, 25 years, Detective Captain.
3. County Sheriff's Office, 10 years, Investigator.
4. Tractor trailer driver, 5 years.
5. Part time Emergency Management Coordinator, 30 years.

Currently doing woodworking and riding whenever I can.

[Phil]

Thanks for bumping this thread!
===================
Own a software company with 35 brilliant employees - www.genesisworld.com (http://www.genesisworld.com)
-Specifically- - http://www.genesisworld.com/about/whatwedo.asp

Real Estate Developer -- www.CorporateGreenTyler.com (http://www.CorporateGreenTyler.com)

I do some radio & TV commercial voice over work for fun, have been a TV anchor, DJ (old AM and FM days), play the clarinet a LITTLE. Love to sing (bass).

Got about 10 more years in me before I get reassigned (not retired :) )

[johnnyg]

I was an over the road trucker till I ran into CJ 34 years ago, Still drive locally. Driven all over the U.S., Eastern Canada, 4 countries in Europe Germany,Belgeim,luxamburg,Nertherlands. And wouldn't change it for anything else. John ps. Still love to travel but with the Spyder Now. S.U.I.C. 4/27/11

[Spyderal11]

:yes::yes:

[arntufun]

I turn water into wine !!! Oh wait thats the other guy. LOL !!! But I do turn tainted water into pure H20, So I am right up there with him. :joke:

[tatt2r]

Gynecologist:coffee:

[JJW SpyderRider]

I travel the US+ providing training and support for wastewater plant operators. A lot of travel but the hotel points are paying for 5 nights of hotels for Spyderfest. :yes:

[Gordy]

retired from auto technician service manager

[Rando]

any guesses?

[ataDude]

any guesses?

Bahawaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Have you been on TV, yet? :ohyea:

[Spyderjockey]

Retired for 3 years now from 46 years of factory work. Still work some for my son who is a contractor, but would rather ryde than work.LOL:thumbup:

[TRELL]

If itold you, i'd have to terminate this board and all subjects involved. But i'm a blessed man.

[Mainiac]

Retire AF. About to retire again from computer security.

BTW Rondo, my son's first day at ATC school was today. They all took a nap.:ohyea:

[WackyDan]

I was laid off from Lenovo last year, and took a job Dec 1, 2010 with IBM as a Systems Engineer on a software product.

Good times.

[Yazz]

Domestic Diva. Need I say more? :ohyea:

[TreeHillSpyder]

I'm a Social Worker. :chat:

[hevnbound]

I picked things up and put them down. But I'm retired now!:D

[Dragon Snake]

I'm a rural carrier (mailman) for the United States Postal Service. Been with them for 22 years. Before that I had a Christmas tree farm.