What do you do for a living? post a pic of your job

roadie · 01-08-2008, 04:37 AM

So, I thought i'd start this thread for everyone to get to know a little more about each-other. We all seem to have one thing in common, GUNS! But I find you can tell a lot about a person by knowing what it is they do for most of their lives...me...well, Roadie's not a nick name, I work in show-business, on the technical side that is. Without folks like me, entertainment just wouldn't be. I am a freelance lighting technician/stagehand/LD/many other things. I've been workin shows for since I was in highschool, and after a short stint in the white collar world, I just decided that this was the life for me...It's a great way to earn a buck. I make my own schedule, see all the best shows/concerts ect...meet more celebs than you can shake a stick at, and earn a pretty nice buck at the same time. Here a few pics of some of the shows Ive done this year.

2007 Academy of Counrty Music Awards show, live from Las Vegas...took this from my spotlight position about 60' above the audience on a hanging platform.

The Police World Tour 2007...and yes, it was a great show!

What you are seeing is the stage/audio and lighting for an upcoming world tour, been working rehearsals on this show since last week, not sure if it's been announced here in the states, so I will not say who the artist is...sorry

cubbieman · 01-08-2008, 05:35 AM

not from my store, but you get the picture

http://photos1.flickr.com/2410370_ee97c599b8.jpg

same exact carts and cart pusher too. well that's the kind we have that's broken, we have a newer better model and hope the old one gets back from the shop before the new one breaks

Oxford · 01-08-2008, 10:28 AM

Cubbieman, you need a flagman, conductor and engineer for that train.

Seabeescotty · 01-08-2008, 10:48 AM

Oxford, this is a great idea, except some of us inept people out here don't know how to get the pictures over to the board. I worked in commercial construction until forced into retirement by more surgery. Now that I've gotten bored with it, I'm finishing up gunsmithing school and putting out a shingle. ATF called yesterday, and said they're coming to see me Wednesday, so I'm really close to getting my FFL. Then a business license, and I'm set to go. Ther are pics of my new workplace in the gallery, and my first rebuild, a savage 7mm mag. Scotty

KGunner · 01-08-2008, 12:14 PM

I go to Colorado State University full time to become a high school history teacher and I tutor high school drop-outs the GED for the city for my money.

toolman · 01-08-2008, 12:27 PM

This is what I do right now: Auto Truck Transport Home – Leader in truck transport. Driving jobs available.

I am going to be leaving here to take over management of my son's full-service service station in a week or so. I also build custom grips for handguns.

ArkansasHunter · 01-08-2008, 12:51 PM

toolman are you gonna set up a computer at the station ?

CalifgirlinOk · 01-08-2008, 01:04 PM

I will be doing seabeescotty's books for him.Once he is up and running I will be the one the ATF has to deal with.So of course the books have got to be right and they will be!!

Shaun · 01-08-2008, 01:23 PM

It's better to use diagrams for the systems I manage

mk70ss · 01-08-2008, 01:38 PM

My job is pretty much self explanatory. Police officer in the 4th largest city in Mass. This cruiser is a loaner we had from Dodge for some testing we did.

CalifgirlinOk · 01-08-2008, 01:42 PM

roadie,I forgot to tell you that I think your work is great.I went to a few concerts when I lived in CA(Led Zeppelin,Eagles,Elton John)just to name a few.It takes a wiz to create beautiful lighting at these shows.The music and lighting go hand and hand!!

GDawg · 01-08-2008, 03:11 PM

I'm currently unemployed at the moment...

toolman · 01-08-2008, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

toolman are you gonna set up a computer at the station ?

I hope to. I'll probably start with my ancient laptop. As busy as the place stays, I don't know if I'll ever get a chance to use it though.

ArkansasHunter · 01-08-2008, 03:28 PM

I ain't got a camara but I'm a shoe shine boy in a Barber shop. The Barbers here are in there 80's. Because they've nipped so many ears with there sisors there ain't no custormers anymore. I play on this old computer the druggest next door through out.
A.H

Nathan123 · 01-09-2008, 01:53 AM

I am a plant operator, i operate Dump trucks, dozer, front end loader, compactor, excavator. These days i am employed as a Excavator/Front End Loader operator, most of my time is spent in the Excavator. I will take my camera to work with me tomorow and take a few pictures.

The Hillbilly · 01-09-2008, 03:03 AM

Im a security guard at a chemical plant. Ive been doing it for 6yrs now and I love it. Im also hoping to get my private pilot liscence. In the future Im hoping to use it to get a job.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk70ss

My job is pretty much self explanatory. Police officer in the 4th largest city in Mass. This cruiser is a loaner we had from Dodge for some testing we did.

My dad is a retired cop from Houston. My kudos out to you sir. Thanks for the service.

texnmidwest · 01-09-2008, 07:38 AM

Me? I am in outside sales. I sell dental supplies.

Paper · 01-09-2008, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texnmidwest

Me? I am in outside sales. I sell dental supplies.

And your avatar is a guy who's missing his dentures.. I like it!!

I service paper machines. The ones that make paper and make the local area kinda smelly..

I work mostly on the wet end of the machine, where it's normally 98% or so water and 2% wood fiber..

troylaplante · 01-09-2008, 01:01 PM

I install and service cable TV advertising automation systems.

jerry · 01-09-2008, 01:12 PM

Dosen't hurt to update of course, but several monts ago we had a huge thread on this very subject. I can't seem to find it though.

Oh, BTW I took NRAJOE'S occupation and gave it a try, Pizza delivery/ hitman didn't work for me, LOL.

01-08-2008, 04:37 AM	#1
roadie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,268 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 1	What do you do for a living? post a pic of your job So, I thought i'd start this thread for everyone to get to know a little more about each-other. We all seem to have one thing in common, GUNS! But I find you can tell a lot about a person by knowing what it is they do for most of their lives...me...well, Roadie's not a nick name, I work in show-business, on the technical side that is. Without folks like me, entertainment just wouldn't be. I am a freelance lighting technician/stagehand/LD/many other things. I've been workin shows for since I was in highschool, and after a short stint in the white collar world, I just decided that this was the life for me...It's a great way to earn a buck. I make my own schedule, see all the best shows/concerts ect...meet more celebs than you can shake a stick at, and earn a pretty nice buck at the same time. Here a few pics of some of the shows Ive done this year. 2007 Academy of Counrty Music Awards show, live from Las Vegas...took this from my spotlight position about 60' above the audience on a hanging platform. The Police World Tour 2007...and yes, it was a great show! What you are seeing is the stage/audio and lighting for an upcoming world tour, been working rehearsals on this show since last week, not sure if it's been announced here in the states, so I will not say who the artist is...sorry Last edited by roadie; 01-08-2008 at 04:43 AM.

01-08-2008, 05:35 AM	#2
cubbieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,558	not from my store, but you get the picture http://photos1.flickr.com/2410370_ee97c599b8.jpg same exact carts and cart pusher too. well that's the kind we have that's broken, we have a newer better model and hope the old one gets back from the shop before the new one breaks Last edited by cubbieman; 01-08-2008 at 05:37 AM.

01-08-2008, 10:28 AM	#3
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 14,098 Images: 18 Blog Entries: 4	Cubbieman, you need a flagman, conductor and engineer for that train. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

01-08-2008, 10:48 AM	#4
Seabeescotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jay, Oklahoma, God's country. Posts: 6,964 Images: 18 Blog Entries: 1	Oxford, this is a great idea, except some of us inept people out here don't know how to get the pictures over to the board. I worked in commercial construction until forced into retirement by more surgery. Now that I've gotten bored with it, I'm finishing up gunsmithing school and putting out a shingle. ATF called yesterday, and said they're coming to see me Wednesday, so I'm really close to getting my FFL. Then a business license, and I'm set to go. Ther are pics of my new workplace in the gallery, and my first rebuild, a savage 7mm mag. Scotty __________________ Adapt, improvise, overcome.-Gysgt Highway, Heartbreak Ridge IN GOD WE TRUST!

01-08-2008, 12:27 PM	#6
toolman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 7,135 Blog Entries: 25	This is what I do right now: Auto Truck Transport Home – Leader in truck transport. Driving jobs available. I am going to be leaving here to take over management of my son's full-service service station in a week or so. I also build custom grips for handguns. __________________ cosmoline is an aphrodisiac!

01-08-2008, 12:14 PM	#5
KGunner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 796 Blog Entries: 10	I go to Colorado State University full time to become a high school history teacher and I tutor high school drop-outs the GED for the city for my money.

01-08-2008, 12:51 PM	#7
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 17,215	toolman are you gonna set up a computer at the station ? __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

01-08-2008, 01:04 PM	#8
CalifgirlinOk Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,756	I will be doing seabeescotty's books for him.Once he is up and running I will be the one the ATF has to deal with.So of course the books have got to be right and they will be!! __________________ Hey Seabeescotty..!! Does my butt look good in these jeans?

01-08-2008, 01:23 PM	#9
Shaun Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,854 Images: 1	It's better to use diagrams for the systems I manage Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-08-2008, 01:38 PM	#10
mk70ss Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 69	My job is pretty much self explanatory. Police officer in the 4th largest city in Mass. This cruiser is a loaner we had from Dodge for some testing we did. __________________ Life is a contact sport, play hard.

01-08-2008, 01:42 PM	#11
CalifgirlinOk Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,756	roadie,I forgot to tell you that I think your work is great.I went to a few concerts when I lived in CA(Led Zeppelin,Eagles,Elton John)just to name a few.It takes a wiz to create beautiful lighting at these shows.The music and lighting go hand and hand!! __________________ Hey Seabeescotty..!! Does my butt look good in these jeans?

01-08-2008, 03:11 PM	#12
GDawg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Not in Colorado... anymore... Posts: 989	I'm currently unemployed at the moment...

01-08-2008, 03:28 PM	#14
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 17,215	I ain't got a camara but I'm a shoe shine boy in a Barber shop. The Barbers here are in there 80's. Because they've nipped so many ears with there sisors there ain't no custormers anymore. I play on this old computer the druggest next door through out. A.H __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

01-09-2008, 01:53 AM	#15
Nathan123 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W, Australia Posts: 358	I am a plant operator, i operate Dump trucks, dozer, front end loader, compactor, excavator. These days i am employed as a Excavator/Front End Loader operator, most of my time is spent in the Excavator. I will take my camera to work with me tomorow and take a few pictures.

01-09-2008, 07:38 AM	#17
texnmidwest Some People's kids.... Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 6,978	Me? I am in outside sales. I sell dental supplies. __________________ never pass up a bathroom, never waste a ** , and never trust a fart.

01-09-2008, 01:01 PM	#19
troylaplante Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Selma, NC Posts: 2,220	I install and service cable TV advertising automation systems. __________________ troylaplante.com

01-09-2008, 01:12 PM	#20
jerry Short Time Shirt Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 13,229 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Dosen't hurt to update of course, but several monts ago we had a huge thread on this very subject. I can't seem to find it though. Oh, BTW I took NRAJOE'S occupation and gave it a try, Pizza delivery/ hitman didn't work for me, LOL.