Just a note to let you all know that I'm back in Indiana. Still don't have a job here but came back because they weren't paying me what I was told I'd be paid when I went out there. Sad thing was that I didn't mind the work. It was tough alright and the 15 hour workdays were even tougher but I had to make a stand because it was a good difference in monthly pay when overtime was involved. Been out of the smoking thing for some time, so please be patient with me as I try to catch up.
Now, just gotta find another job before the wolves really come knocking at the door.
SD
DDDUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!! Welcome Back old Man!! Glad to be back on the home front I bet. You still have time to get in on Deb's Iron Chef Contest!! Don't worry Smokin is like riding a Bike You never FORGET!
Welcome back SD
Brian
Welcome back friend. What is on the agenda for the first smoke back?
Not quite sure what'll be the first thing back. I did do a bunch of pulled pork for about 60 people when I was up in North Dakota that went over extremely well (even had 2 guys get in a fight over some leftovers; silly rednecks) :o ;D
Welcome Back Marc!!
Like 10.5 said, you have time to get into the Iron Chef contest. I know you can make pizza dough.............. :D
Deb
Sorry to hear things didn't work out as planed Marc, but hey!... Sure caught a nice walleye though! ;) ;D
Probably nice to be home too I'm sure.
Great to have ya back!
Mike
W E L C O M E B A C K SD!
That sucks that your employer misrepresented themselves.
Thanks Mike and Deb.
I'm afraid my Iron Chef skills have all but gone from my repertoire. Haven't done much by way of food lately. But, I'll look into it.
Quote from: FLBentRider on July 06, 2009, 03:38:00 PM
W E L C O M E B A C K SD!
That sucks that your employer misrepresented themselves.
Thanks FL. I don't think the employer was really concerned about it. I think they figured they had me over a barrel. Oh well, at least I know I can still keep up (and pass in most cases) the young uns. Lost 30 pounds in two months and am in great shape now. Might have to start modeling ;D
Welcome back SD,
sorry to hear ya got jacked.
used to be you could trust some people.......just a shame.
now get crackin on the iron chef thing!
there is still time!
we'll get you that 30 pounds back in no time ;D ;D
Quote from: Smoking Duck on July 06, 2009, 03:40:48 PM
Lost 30 pounds in two months and am in great shape now.
Holly crap Marc.... We might have to start calling you Slim Duck or Little Duck or something! :D
Mike
Welcome back Duck! Good to see ya around again!
C
Quote from: westexasmoker on July 06, 2009, 04:13:01 PM
Welcome back Duck! Good to see ya around again!
C
'nough said!
Marc, its great to hear from you. :)
I'll be in the layoff line with you in Aug. Hopefully things will start turning around soon. :(
pens
Giggles...you're here...I'm just tickled!!! Dang we missed ya... ;D
Welcome back!! ;D ;D
Welcome back Duck! We sure missed ya!!
duck welcome back hope all is well
seemore p:s had to be great to your kids also your wife
Thanks all! It sure is good to be back. I've missed the camraderie that exists on this board. I really can't believe I'm up this late typing...... I should be chasing my wife around the house right now ;D (That was specifically meant for you, LQ!)
Reallly good to hear from you again Marc.
Sure missed your posts.
Now off to the bedroom with ya. ::) ;)
Quote from: Smoking Duck on July 06, 2009, 09:01:18 PM
Thanks all! It sure is good to be back. I've missed the camraderie that exists on this board. I really can't believe I'm up this late typing...... I should be chasing my wife around the house right now ;D (That was specifically meant for you, LQ!)
As far as the chit chat...and friendship I agree....chasing the wiff around...eeekkk...just go do it...we don't need the particulars for xmas sake... ;D
Glad you're back you kook head!!! ;D ;D ;D
Marc;
Good to see you posting again. Welcome back.
Welcome back Marc! Sorry things didn't go as originally planned but it's good to have you back here with us again!
KyNola
Marc, good to hear you're back. And feel for you for the jacking around they gave you - seems like it is the norm nowdays - have to fight for everything. Anyways, can't wait to see your new smokes. Get cooking man! I just signed up for Ice Road Trucking, but just found out the roads melted - so I guess back to what I had been doing since they won't take an old man on the crab fishing boats either.
Quote from: Habanero Smoker on July 07, 2009, 02:00:14 AM
Marc;
Good to see you posting again. Welcome back.
Thanks Habs! I sure did miss learning things from you while I was gone.
Quote from: KyNola on July 07, 2009, 07:16:45 AM
Welcome back Marc! Sorry things didn't go as originally planned but it's good to have you back here with us again!
KyNola
Thanks Larry. Sometimes things don't always work together for a reason. Maybe there's a good one waiting around the corner for me. Hope all is well with you and Jan.
Quote from: Caneyscud on July 07, 2009, 09:37:54 AM
Marc, good to hear you're back. And feel for you for the jacking around they gave you - seems like it is the norm nowdays - have to fight for everything. Anyways, can't wait to see your new smokes. Get cooking man! I just signed up for Ice Road Trucking, but just found out the roads melted - so I guess back to what I had been doing since they won't take an old man on the crab fishing boats either.
Ah, I guess it's an employers market these days. I really only wanted what they told me they'd give me. Oh well, I had absolutely no operator experience before this time, but now I can operate a backhoe, a mini-excavator, a skidsteer, ditch-witch, lawn plow and a vac-tron. Never done it before but I like learning new things, so I have some new skills to show for it. Plus, I fit into all my old clothes again ;D When life hands you lemons, find someone whose life has handed them vodka and get together and party!
Hey Marc,
How did O'l Steeler enjoy your return? After all you did take all her pups away and then went away on her. Being a Lab I doubt she had bad feelings.
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on July 07, 2009, 01:30:26 PM
Hey Marc,
How did O'l Steeler enjoy your return? After all you did take all her pups away and then went away on her. Being a Lab I doubt she had bad feelings.
Steeler is quite happy I'm back. No one else will do any retriever training with her, so she loves when I'm around. Apparently, no one else will work on her obedience training either, so she didn't like that aspect of me coming home ;D
She does get to see one of the pups every now and then in that one of the pups went to my wife's 80 year old grandmother. He's getting pretty big (about 54 pounds right now). In fact, about 11 more pounds and he'll be as big as Steeler. Ironically, she's in heat again right now so I have to keep a close eye on the other dogs in the neighborhood. She's got an electronic fence, so I don't worry about her leaving but I do worry about the others coming in.
I'm going to breed her again in her next cycle (should be early Jan). Got a friend on here who is first on the list and will probably give the rest of them away again (except this time I'm going to keep one of them for sure).
Quote from: Smoking Duck on July 09, 2009, 06:20:15 AM
She does get to see one of the pups every now and then in that one of the pups went to my wife's 80 year old grandmother. He's getting pretty big (about 54 pounds right now). In fact, about 11 more pounds and he'll be as big as Steeler. Ironically, she's in heat again right now so I have to keep a close eye on the other dogs in the neighborhood. She's got an electronic fence, so I don't worry about her leaving but I do worry about the others coming in.
I'm going to breed her again in her next cycle (should be early Jan). Got a friend on here who is first on the list and will probably give the rest of them away again (except this time I'm going to keep one of them for sure).
54 WOW, Saffron was 36 lbs last week and she seems to have thinned out a little since then so I think she's a little bigger but I don't think her weight has changed much. It would be wild to see them together again.
QuoteI should be chasing my wife around the house right now ;D
Look at this way... as you get older (like me and my wife) you don't have to chase or she does not to run as far as you once did and, (http://www.susanminor.org/Rayeimages/gif/Launch46.gif) <---->by the head Bradley office~~! (http://www.susanminor.org/Rayeimages/gif/Launch72.gif)
Good to see you back at home, Marco.
Quote from: Oldman on July 09, 2009, 09:23:44 AM
QuoteI should be chasing my wife around the house right now ;D
Look at this way... as you get older (like me and my wife) you don't have to chase or she does not to run as far as you once did and, (http://www.susanminor.org/Rayeimages/gif/Launch46.gif) <---->by the head Bradley office~~! (http://www.susanminor.org/Rayeimages/gif/Launch72.gif)
Ahhhh, the wife is 10 years younger than I so just when I think I've run her down, she kicks it into another gear ;D
Quote from: Consiglieri on July 09, 2009, 10:37:17 AM
Good to see you back at home, Marco.
Thanks, mi compadre. Good to be back home and with the family!
Hey duck, great to see ya back in your old territory. Bummer on the job, but ya did what ya needed to. Hang in there buddy.
Hey Duck,
WAZ UP? ;)
Hi Marc!
It's great to know you're back! :)
Sorry to hear about your employer not being on the level. >:(
Carolyn
Quote from: Caribou on July 12, 2009, 06:04:18 AM
Hi Marc!
It's great to know you're back! :)
Sorry to hear about your employer not being on the level. >:(
Carolyn
Thanks Carolyn. I was still able to take something good from the experience and it is nice to know that not only can I keep up with the 20 year olds but outwork them as well. Good for the psyche, if nothing else ;D
Quote from: HCT on July 12, 2009, 05:14:07 AM
Hey Duck,
WAZ UP? ;)
What's up Mike? How are the dogs? How's the Ark coming along?
SD, The ark is in order. A few more firearms wouldn't hurt though.
The great storm is coming, just beyond the horizon. :(