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Title: So whaddya do?
Post by: Kiksomass on 09 March 2010, 10:21:39
Employed,unemployed or unemployable ;DWhat do OOF members do for work?Don't mention salaries cos that's anal ::)I drive a 44t truck for BP,it's been 5 years now. 2005 was interesting with the Oil terminal explosion at Hemel Hempstead-and no,wasn't me either! :D
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: tunnie on 09 March 2010, 10:32:54
Mobile TV Broadcasting at Sky
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Post by: mudflap on 09 March 2010, 10:36:30
Security Officer in a west London College, though involves Estates work and driving the Football, Basketball, Badminton and Cricket teams around in the College minibus, always very busy, long hours, always shattered when i get home...or if i get a late night alarm  callout  ::)

but i love it  :y

last night i got stuck inside my mig estate while fitting my new "omega owners.com"  sticker  8-)  on the rear window .. very handy i had a radio and called my mate to let me out  :-[

...will never live it down  :-/

.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: The Red Baron on 09 March 2010, 10:37:28
motor mechanic. :y
ran a real ale beer tent co. [smiley=beer.gif]
worked in brewery.  [smiley=beer.gif]
ran my own pub co. [smiley=beer.gif]
now not a lot. ;) [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] :y

Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Andy B on 09 March 2010, 10:39:02
Maintenance fitter at Heinz
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Squealey on 09 March 2010, 10:42:02
Car Mechanic (Skoda) :-[
Feild Service Engineer On mainly Shrink Wrap Machinery And some Post Press Equipment for 14 years. :)
Made redundent last April. >:(
Self Employed doing the same thing but failing miserably so far :( :(
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Entwood on 09 March 2010, 10:43:56
Not a lot .. :(

After 38 years in the RAF, I did 15 months in the Courts Service but "last in first out" when the cuts came.... now nothing.

Can't apply for any benefits or "job seekers" stuff as I have a military pension and some savings.....  :(

Not even a vacancy in B & Q stacking shelves right now .. :(

So 40 years of paying in to the system ... and what can I draw out ???  Diddley squat... :(
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Jimbob on 09 March 2010, 10:47:33
Currently look after Automation on a large bank's mainframe computers
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 March 2010, 10:48:46
Electrical and Electronic Design Engineer by qualification but, I currently work as a project manager on fibre optic transmission equipment desigs and development for Ericsson.

This ends in June!

Then its onto pastures new.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Elite Pete on 09 March 2010, 10:51:31
Manager for Comet for donkeys years then self employed surveyor for 9 years and unemployed but repairing Omegas for the last 15 months due to me not being able to claim benefits. It looks like I may be going back to the hell hole of a warehouse working in the chillers and on nights soon but its local and beggars can't be choosers :(
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 March 2010, 10:54:52
Worked in a super market before leaving school.

Wanted to be an auto electrician, couldn't get the job I wanted, but got a job as Diesel Injector.pump refurbisher.  But had toleave after 3months as I suffered dermatitus.

Became a cannery Enginner.

Have since owened a garden centre sub business selling concrete products. a car valeting business.  Owned a fish and chip shop, dabbled a bit in building and upgrading computer. (not on a level that a lot of the guys on here are though, never ever got involved in software - allthough I wish I had)  Than had a dabbled in horse racing and devolped a few systems, but packed it in when the traders moved in on betfair.

Now retired and suffering from varies illness issues, but am happy and content
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Chris_H on 09 March 2010, 10:56:49
Been doing contract work designing and installing TV studio and OB facilities.  Not much of that about at present so writing some software to make the job easier in the hope someone might buy it.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 09 March 2010, 10:58:38
I used to be as technician fixing PABX's
Then worked for the MOD as a civilian fixing radio/radar equipment.
Then worked as a technician for a company manufacturing 'supercomputers'.
Then was self employed contractor working foir companies as pc support.
Now a cabbie!  ;D
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 09 March 2010, 10:59:26
Started as an accountant - was too awake and interesting for that
Worked for Dixons/Currys for 6 years
HGV Driver until November 2008
Now part time at Screwfix - started there in December
Also have 'green kit' for the last 14 years  ;)
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Andy B on 09 March 2010, 11:00:52
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Became a cannery Enginner.....

as in seamers  ..... like Angelus?
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Seth on 09 March 2010, 11:06:07
Four year apprenticeship as heavy vehicle mechanic with National Bus Company.

Thence 14 years as a shift fitter there, and graduated to leading fitter in coach unit, until the company went into receivership.

Bus driver with their successors for 6 years.

Moved onto the railways and became a conductor 12 years ago.

Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 March 2010, 11:18:20
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Became a cannery Enginner.....

as in seamers  ..... like Angelus?

Never heard of them.  We had all metalbox stuff, good fewyears ago now1977 to1984 I was there,was where I did my apprecticship,
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Gaffers on 09 March 2010, 11:18:32
Currently sit behind a desk doing mindnumbing reports for little benefit in a large organisation.  Not what I want to do and if it doesn't change soon I'll be changing jobs to something more Info Security related :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 March 2010, 11:20:03
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Currently sit behind a desk doing mindnumbing reports for little benefit in a large organisation.  Not what I want to do and if it doesn't change soon I'll be changing jobs to something more Info Security related :y

You fancy being my Personal Body Gaurd when I win the Euro Lottery.  ::) and Chauffer, you can pick the car, as long as it's a different one every month.   ::)
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Gaffers on 09 March 2010, 11:34:19
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Currently sit behind a desk doing mindnumbing reports for little benefit in a large organisation.  Not what I want to do and if it doesn't change soon I'll be changing jobs to something more Info Security related :y

You fancy being my Personal Body Gaurd when I win the Euro Lottery.  ::) and Chauffer, you can pick the car, as long as it's a different one every month.   ::)

As long as it involves a large salary and we relocate to Hawaii :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Plomien on 09 March 2010, 11:39:43
work for a large bank doing customer services
before that worked for Virgin Media as a telephone software engineer, before that a casino manager on cruise ships
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Radiomarko on 09 March 2010, 11:44:57
TV production in one role or t'other for over 25 years. Nowadays do this and consultancy - but as freelance in semi-retirement, mainly as a producer in foreign parts. Modern tech means can do a lot without moving an inch!

Interesting to see a couple of others in the same field here.    :D
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: ScottieMV6 on 09 March 2010, 12:19:28
Logistics Analyst until I gave it up to care for my disabled partner.

Thinking about do a motor mechanics course part time if I can find one local :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 09 March 2010, 12:27:06
programmer working in govt job (treasury) :-X

edit: graduated as an engineer..which is pretty useless now..
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Ddraigcymro on 09 March 2010, 13:07:55
Run several fast food outlets for few years
went in to telesales while awaiting hernia op
back in to the fast food chains then had children and wanted better hours
did patios/drives with top pave approved
moved on to lgv 2 for council until I ruffled a few feathers :P (oops)
 :-[ now on the dole que :'(
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Andy B on 09 March 2010, 13:18:09
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Became a cannery Enginner.....

as in seamers  ..... like Angelus?

Never heard of them.  We had all metalbox stuff, good fewyears ago now1977 to1984 I was there,was where I did my apprecticship,

We have a few Metal Box machines at work, and there are a few lads who used to work at Metal Box at West Houghton. The only reminder of the factory now is a road called Metal Box way.  :'(

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Metal+Box+Way,+Westhoughton,+Bolton+BL5+3,+United+Kingdom&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=21.856753,56.99707&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FdY2MQMdYKHZ_w&split=0&hq=&hnear=Metal+Box+Way,+Westhoughton,+Bolton+BL5+3,+United+Kingdom&ll=53.557079,-2.512994&spn=0.00267,0.006958&t=h&z=18

The picture must be a few years old now as all the houses were finished a few years ago.  :(
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: omegod on 09 March 2010, 13:18:34
Been in the drug game for the past 15 years. Now manageing a busy Community drug team. Been lucky so far but had a big wobble last year when the company went bust, was redundant for all of 11 hours luckily.

Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 March 2010, 14:17:37
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Became a cannery Enginner.....

as in seamers  ..... like Angelus?

Never heard of them.  We had all metalbox stuff, good fewyears ago now1977 to1984 I was there,was where I did my apprecticship,

We have a few Metal Box machines at work, and there are a few lads who used to work at Metal Box at West Houghton. The only reminder of the factory now is a road called Metal Box way.  :'(

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Metal+Box+Way,+Westhoughton,+Bolton+BL5+3,+United+Kingdom&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=21.856753,56.99707&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FdY2MQMdYKHZ_w&split=0&hq=&hnear=Metal+Box+Way,+Westhoughton,+Bolton+BL5+3,+United+Kingdom&ll=53.557079,-2.512994&spn=0.00267,0.006958&t=h&z=18

The picture must be a few years old now as all the houses were finished a few years ago.  :(

I went on 2 traning courses to worcester, went by train 1st time then car the 2nd, so saw some of the area on that trip.  Nice place, was impressed with the can production unit and work shops, Our place shut the factory down and sold out a couple of times, apparently is now one of, if not the biggest sandwich (outout) manufacturer in the country.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Andy B on 09 March 2010, 14:30:13
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I went on 2 traing courses to worcester, went by train 1st time then car the 2nd, so saw some of the area on that trip.  Nice place, was impressed with the can production unit and work shops, Our place shut the factory down and sold out a couple of times, apparently is now one of, if not the biggest sandwich (outout) manufacturer in the country.

I went there the other year for the basic seaming course.
I can't now remember the name it goes by Carnaurd????  :-/
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Banjax on 09 March 2010, 14:34:24
used to be a civil engineer many moons ago and recently escaped the rat race to open a comicbook shop - which i love  :y

everything else in-between is classified i.e. too dull to talk about  8-)

Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: ChevetteNick on 09 March 2010, 15:56:23
1 - Apprentice trained Engine re-manufacturer/Precision Machinist/Toolmaker for 6 years.
2 - Injection Mould/Die cast Toolmaker for 4 years.
3 - Sheet metal Toolmaker (Skin specialist) for the last 12 years.
4 - On the dole......my industry is on its ar$e :'(
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Nickbat on 09 March 2010, 16:17:59
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used to be a civil engineer many moons ago and recently escaped the rat race to open a comicbook shop - which i love  :y

everything else in-between is classified i.e. too dull to talk about  8-)



I've a load of "Tiger & Jag" comics from the 1960s in my soon-to-be-converted loft.

They feature Roy of the (Melchester) Rovers. A hero when I was young.

Are they worth anything?  ::)
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Nickbat on 09 March 2010, 16:21:12
Since 1988, I have been self-employed. I mainly do graphic design and typesetting, but I have also done writing and editing.

I work from home..and love it.  :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: notacarbuff on 09 March 2010, 16:26:16
I have been in IT for many years, working for:
Software houses
Mirlees Blackstone
Salford Council
PwC
IBM
and now at the Co-operative working in IS.

I enjoy my job in general, but like all jobs it has its frustrations.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Foxycav on 09 March 2010, 16:30:16
Dog trainer
Dog groomer
Care assistant
Nurse
Supermarket employee ( ;D)
and also a carer
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 09 March 2010, 16:38:55
Depatch rider
Van driver
7.5t driver for comet for 7 years
Security guard


Caretaker/security guard...If they send me an application form for my own job..... >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: STMO999 on 09 March 2010, 16:45:39
I do very little....it takes me ages some days.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: rob in gib on 09 March 2010, 17:10:33
started as a mechanic then moved into commercial tyre fitting ,
from there went into management (tyre depot and garages)

then moved to Gibraltar to help my father

we now look after and mantain yachts and power boats

 :y :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: kev2b4 on 09 March 2010, 17:10:38
commissioning engineer for burners, boilers, flares- mostly petrochem/refinery for last 30 years
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: trainastock on 09 March 2010, 19:01:04
train driver on london underground

when not on strike  :y :y :
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: johnnycboy on 09 March 2010, 19:07:52
Now keeping the lights in the South East of England.
Worked in the Electrical industry now for the past 20 years.  Used to keep the juice flowing on the underground until I found out that I was undervalued and underpaid so moved on to a new company and found out the same yet again.  Still at the moment I'm fortunate enough to be employed. 
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: jonnycool on 09 March 2010, 19:11:36
I run a bakery....which makes me feel like my avatar looks in the summer  ;D
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Post by: alunonhisown on 09 March 2010, 19:20:40
Is that Garth?
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Del Boy on 09 March 2010, 19:22:36
Drive cabs, own my own security firm, and a little dabble in car dealing  :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Banjax on 09 March 2010, 19:28:48
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used to be a civil engineer many moons ago and recently escaped the rat race to open a comicbook shop - which i love  :y

everything else in-between is classified i.e. too dull to talk about  8-)



I've a load of "Tiger & Jag" comics from the 1960s in my soon-to-be-converted loft.

They feature Roy of the (Melchester) Rovers. A hero when I was young.

Are they worth anything?  ::)


nice, any early Roy of the Rovers is worth something - don't throw them out Nickbat someone somewhere will buy them if they're in good condition - not necessarily mint but complete and readable, you could punt them on ebay, the money's in the first couple of years tho ie mid to late fifties, Tiger annuals are worth money too if you have any but we're not talking crazy prices, still a couple of quid for something that cost a couple of pennies ain't too bad  :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Andy B on 09 March 2010, 19:38:38
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I work from home.. ...  


I'd never get anything done
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Banjax on 09 March 2010, 19:44:25
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I work from home.. ...  


I'd never get anything done

Nickbat has over 4000 posts, what makes you think he's getting anything done either?  ;D
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Arrolman on 09 March 2010, 19:44:29
Im a landscape Gardener for Glasgow Council, part time soldier and run my own landscape company 'on the side', or when I get time more like ::)

Cheers,
Iain
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Andy B on 09 March 2010, 19:50:34
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I work from home.. ...  

 ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

He must get something done, or the debt collectors would be banging on his door  ;D  :y  :y


I'd never get anything done

Nickbat has over 4000 posts, what makes you think he's getting anything done either?  ;D
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: fullatherack on 09 March 2010, 19:51:33
building contractor,have 4 lads workin for me,started when i was 23, 25 now and never been busier :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 March 2010, 19:55:30
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used to be a civil engineer many moons ago and recently escaped the rat race to open a comicbook shop - which i love  :y

everything else in-between is classified i.e. too dull to talk about  8-)



I've a load of "Tiger & Jag" comics from the 1960s in my soon-to-be-converted loft.

They feature Roy of the (Melchester) Rovers. A hero when I was young.

Are they worth anything?  ::)


nice, any early Roy of the Rovers is worth something - don't throw them out Nickbat someone somewhere will buy them if they're in good condition - not necessarily mint but complete and readable, you could punt them on ebay, the money's in the first couple of years tho ie mid to late fifties, Tiger annuals are worth money too if you have any but we're not talking crazy prices, still a couple of quid for something that cost a couple of pennies ain't too bad  :y


Unknown to us my Mum kept evey comic that we had as kids plus all the Anuals.

Dandy, Beano, Whizzer and Chips then a couple my sister had, some got wrecked or scribbled on.

When she passed away we found them all boxed in years in the shed, sadly the roof had leaked and they were all black and manky.  But they went black and manky from the rain.

Some must have gone back to the middle 60's and on into the 80's

Ah well. :'(
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: des.allen on 09 March 2010, 20:26:15
Self employed industrial roofing and cladding contractor, have been for over 25 years. Love the job but can get depressing at times, especially when i am working in this freezing weather we have had lately, I travel nationwide if anyone has any roofs that need attention (hint hint) :)
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Lazydocker on 09 March 2010, 20:38:23
Work at the docks, driving unit and trailer shifting containers and also cranes... Hope to get my Quay Crane License this year as that's where the money is... Get a few years experience and I could go to New York (for example) where the QC Drivers earn $200k/year :y :y

Done lots of driving jobs and also worked as a recovery driver/mechanic/MOT Tester for a couple of years :y :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: sexydaz on 09 March 2010, 20:47:40
left school at worked my dad tyre fitting and serviceing
12 month at mfi in warehouse
6 years int mill
2 1/2 years steel fabricateing
and six years and still goin caravan serviceing

in between all that i had a few stints at timber framed house building the frames,a bit of handyman side lineing and 2 weeks selling kirby vacuums..that was a shite job
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: dbug on 09 March 2010, 22:10:10
Degree in Plastics Technology - worked in plastics processing since 60s - worked up to Tech Director large blow moulder for a number years.  Worked in Europe on fluorinated blow moulding for a number of years and in States.  Ran an injection moulding business in Essex for a few years.  Got out of Plastics early 2000s as p*ssed off with it and set up own IT business - ran for a few years (really enjoyed it) till retail sector died - now back running a plastics injection moulding business.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: jonnycool on 10 March 2010, 06:07:41
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Is that Garth?
Nope
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Simon72 on 10 March 2010, 06:43:00
Maintenance Electrical / Mechanical Engineer - Apprentice / Full Qualified GKN Sankey (8 Years)
Facilitiies Maintenance Engineer EPSON Telford (2 Years)
Robotics Service Engineer CLOOS Gmbh, Wolverhampton (3 Years)
Robotics Sales Engineer CLOOS Gmbh, Wolverhampton (1 Year, made redundant)
Manufacturing Engineer G.R.Smithsons, Wolverhampton (1 Year)
Robotics Welding Engineer CLOOS Gmbh, Wolverhampton (1 Year, Yes was asked to come back 8-) )
Maintenance Engineer STADCO,Shrewsbury (2 Years)Maintenance Production Engineer JCB-CABS Rugeley(2.5 Years) Still here just about ;-)
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: alunonhisown on 10 March 2010, 07:01:03
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Is that Garth?
Nope

Then, Asda, Tesco, or at a long shot Davies Nelson.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Sixstring on 10 March 2010, 09:49:21
Technical Manager at a Security Installations and Comms company in Bristol, after 20-odd years on the road as a mobile sevice engineer doing covert surviellance and in-car electrical equipment.
50/50 driving a desk and commissioning now.

Mike.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 March 2010, 10:11:21
Qualified with an Electronics degree but tend to do most of my electron-herding with a keyboard rather than a soldering iron these days. ::)

Not a bad thing because I probably wouldn't enjoy electronics as much as a hobby otherwise.

After a dabble in the TV broadcast industry I settled in mobile comms where I develop software that runs on systems used for regulatory testing of mobile phones.

Everything from embedded real-time software to windoze applications. (bit too much of the latter and too little of the former at the moment. ::))

Kevin
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: mathewst on 10 March 2010, 10:30:02
Got a masters degree in electrical engineering (automation processes plc-s) but work in a bank as development programer on a sh... program called StreamServe  >:(
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 10 March 2010, 12:15:23
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Got a masters degree in electrical engineering (automation processes plc-s) but work in a bank as development programer on a sh... program called StreamServe  >:(

another unhappy programmer..hi mate ;D :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 10 March 2010, 12:20:14
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Qualified with an Electronics degree but tend to do most of my electron-herding with a keyboard rather than a soldering iron these days. ::)

Not a bad thing because I probably wouldn't enjoy electronics as much as a hobby otherwise.

After a dabble in the TV broadcast industry I settled in mobile comms where I develop software that runs on systems used for regulatory testing of mobile phones.

Everything from embedded real-time software to windoze applications. (bit too much of the latter and too little of the former at the moment. ::))

Kevin

unfortunately windows programming dont make good money nowadays but embedded real time software can make good sums (still) if you have some relations in market.. :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: mathewst on 10 March 2010, 13:31:53
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another unhappy programmer..hi mate
Dont think of myself as unlucky, well maybe  sleep deprived on the verge of nervous breakdown,  homicidal (coleagues especially) etc but not unlucky  ;D
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 10 March 2010, 13:50:54
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another unhappy programmer..hi mate
Dont think of myself as unlucky, well maybe  sleep deprived on the verge of nervous breakdown,  homicidal (coleagues especially) etc but not unlucky  ;D

 ::)
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: zirk on 10 March 2010, 14:27:13
Audio and Hifi Technician to start with then moved to Sound Engineer in some Studios. Electronics Engineer by Trade, messed around with Juke Boxes and Amusement Machines for a while (good perks in them days), before moving into Radio Communications, spent a while building a successful career with a National Car Phone and Paging company.

Been Freelance for the last 20 years as a Radio and Telecommunications Engineer, the last 7 mainly TFL and Government work.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 March 2010, 14:37:40
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unfortunately windows programming dont make good money nowadays but embedded real time software can make good sums (still) if you have some relations in market.. :y

Yes, I suspect any value I have is in knowing the mobile networks inside out than being able to throw together an application. Especially as my weapon of choice is MFC. ;D

Kevin
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 10 March 2010, 14:49:35
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unfortunately windows programming dont make good money nowadays but embedded real time software can make good sums (still) if you have some relations in market.. :y

Yes, I suspect any value I have is in knowing the mobile networks inside out than being able to throw together an application. Especially as my weapon of choice is MFC. ;D

Kevin

Macclesfield Football Club ?  ;D :D
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Varche on 10 March 2010, 16:00:07
A life and a half in Telecoms then had the opportunity to do missionary work in Spain. The brief? Simply to promote real ale drinking. Five years on and after little noticeable results (i.e. still only lager) have become a farmer, predominantly olives. Like all farming jobs it is long hours and little return. In what little spare time left am renovating a house though that seems to be a losing battle. Any remaining time is used keeping the Omega all purpose vehicle running.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: 2woody on 10 March 2010, 16:18:48
I have two main jobs, both for a very large company making "stuff" for the armed forces.....

job one - providing specialist legal advice both in-house and to MoD on design and use of vehicles

job two - I'm the company oracle on engines, gearboxes and running gear, working across most of the equipment we have

Have previous histories in the specialist motor industry and race-car engineering.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Richie London on 10 March 2010, 16:21:16
apprentice coppersmith
trainee bench joiner
shopfitter/joiner
exhibition carpenter
building works manager to contracts manager
shopfitter/ joiner
unemployed pi$$ead
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 10 March 2010, 16:28:57
left school at 16
12 months yts corse   welding / machining / electronics
joined the raf at 17 1/2    ( aircraft electrician mechanic )
got my technition gradeing within 2 years  :y
left on my 24th birthday thinking i had a job in saudi with british aerospace ( fell through at the last minute ) and ended up on the dole  >:( :(

in and out of work for 18 months

then had the brainwave of going self employed electrician  :y
some good years  :)
lots of bad years  >:( :(

finaly had to pull the plug last july because a certain idiot property developer ripped me off for 5500 quid and did a runner  >:( >:(
bank manager said   eff off  :'( :'(

ended up going bankrupt  :'( :'( :'(
now on job seakers ( even though i get no benefits ............ i was behind with my stamp )
and can't work till the dept is discarged  because i would have too pay back the thick end off 25 grand  :( :(

now learning too spell  ;) ;) :D :D

Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 March 2010, 16:32:17
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A life and a half in Telecoms then had the opportunity to do missionary work in Spain. The brief? Simply to promote real ale drinking. Five years on and after little noticeable results (i.e. still only lager) have become a farmer, predominantly olives. Like all farming jobs it is long hours and little return. In what little spare time left am renovating a house though that seems to be a losing battle. Any remaining time is used keeping the Omega all purpose vehicle running.

<Life Of Brian voice>You lucky, lucky batsrad.</Life Of Brian voice>  ;D

Kevin
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 March 2010, 17:20:53
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A life and a half in Telecoms then had the opportunity to do missionary work in Spain. The brief? Simply to promote real ale drinking. Five years on and after little noticeable results (i.e. still only lager) have become a farmer, predominantly olives. Like all farming jobs it is long hours and little return. In what little spare time left am renovating a house though that seems to be a losing battle. Any remaining time is used keeping the Omega all purpose vehicle running.


Of course you used to be Olive ;D ;D
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 March 2010, 17:21:45
Senior Programmer Analyst for a small software house writing software for flat glass processors.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: doog on 10 March 2010, 18:54:28
i left school and done an
electrical apprenticeship
then spent 7 years fixing bowling equipment for amf
now a make my living talking shit and playing other peoples music  :y

Doug
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Varche on 10 March 2010, 19:00:01
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A life and a half in Telecoms then had the opportunity to do missionary work in Spain. The brief? Simply to promote real ale drinking. Five years on and after little noticeable results (i.e. still only lager) have become a farmer, predominantly olives. Like all farming jobs it is long hours and little return. In what little spare time left am renovating a house though that seems to be a losing battle. Any remaining time is used keeping the Omega all purpose vehicle running.


Of course you used to be Olive ;D ;D

That was a name change on the witness protection programme. Didn't expect a sex change too! Might have to have another now my cover is blown.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: stuthespread on 10 March 2010, 19:02:45
self employed kitchen fitter
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 10 March 2010, 19:04:01
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A life and a half in Telecoms then had the opportunity to do missionary work in Spain. The brief? Simply to promote real ale drinking. Five years on and after little noticeable results (i.e. still only lager) have become a farmer, predominantly olives. Like all farming jobs it is long hours and little return. In what little spare time left am renovating a house though that seems to be a losing battle. Any remaining time is used keeping the Omega all purpose vehicle running.


Of course you used to be Olive ;D ;D

That was a name change on the witness protection programme. Didn't expect a sex change too! Might have to have another now my cover is blown.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: webby23 on 10 March 2010, 19:15:15
I have done tons of stuff too.....

Started as a trainee chef/waiter
Then worked in import/export of video games (sega/nintendo early 90s)
Then got into driving, first food distrubution then sameday courier work
Then started my own sameday company
Then sold my own sameday company
Now enjoying work again as a HGV Class 2 driver in Nottingham

Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: ChevetteNick on 10 March 2010, 20:01:26
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Maintenance Electrical / Mechanical Engineer - Apprentice / Full Qualified GKN Sankey (8 Years)
Maintenance Engineer STADCO,Shrewsbury (2 Years)
Seems i've been following you about mate. Loved my couple of spells at Sankeys but really hated Sadco >:(
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: fletchesmrs on 10 March 2010, 20:31:56
Left school at 16, always wanted to be a lorry driver from a young age, but not possible till i reached the ripe old age of 21 so spent my first 6 months of employment sewing gussets in womens knickers (125 dozen a day !!!) on a YTS scheme, the moved factories and was a sewing machinits making 3 piece suites.
Once 17 and passed my driving test became a white van(wo)man delivering parcels for Federal Express.
At 18 was old enough to drive a 7.5ton truck and got a job delivering nuts ,bolts and other fasteners nationwide for a local company.

It was my 21st birthday on a saturday and had my HGV1 course booked for the following monday, passed my test the following friday :y following monday started work as a propper truck driver, did that for 17 years,did every job there was is the haulage indusry including 3 years covering europe.

Then spent 18 months working as a debt collector for a major banking group (london scottish finance)

Now a stay at home mum looking after my kids and husband.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2010, 20:34:10
Work for some tin-pot Yankie computer firm, pissing around with 'puters.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: mr ICE man on 10 March 2010, 20:38:17
self employed runing a cleaning buisness done it allmy life and love it!!!!anyone need anything cleaning?
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: jereboam on 10 March 2010, 20:38:20
43 years in IT, 18 months unemployed.  Not a happy bunny.

Anybody need any huge databases designed?  Will work cheap.  No programming - 40-odd years is ENOUGH!   

Expert rescuer of c*cked-up projects.  Don't drink.  Do moan a lot. :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: redelitev6 on 10 March 2010, 20:42:15
Been working for Newcastle city council for 20 years,first as a joiner,then foreman,now look after houses undergoing modernisation, can meet some nice people,can meet some real d**k heads, you never know until they open the front door!
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: STMO999 on 10 March 2010, 20:48:05
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Been working for Newcastle city council for 20 years,first as a joiner,then foreman,now look after houses undergoing modernisation, can meet some nice people,can meet some real d**k heads, you never know until they open the front door!


Hmmm... lot of geordies in Newcastle.
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: ChevetteNick on 10 March 2010, 21:01:05
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Hmmm... lot of geordies in Newcastle.
No shit :D :D
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: v6fletch on 10 March 2010, 21:01:23
me? what do i do ? well ,im a proffessional whinging ole b*st*rd. never happy or satisfied, your typical old age pensioner, stink of germolene an p*ss.i wear a flat cap, breed ferets, fatten up whippets .i hold traffic up by driving at 40 in the middle lane on motorways,make random turns without using my indicators.always pay for my fuel with coppers and small change out my penny jar.i listen to jazz fm on my blaupunkt am car radio , which is nice , apart from that my mrs and kids love me an thats all that matters i reckon  :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: redelitev6 on 10 March 2010, 21:01:45
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Been working for Newcastle city council for 20 years,first as a joiner,then foreman,now look after houses undergoing modernisation, can meet some nice people,can meet some real d**k heads, you never know until they open the front door!


Hmmm... lot of geordies in Newcastle.
;D now you come to mention it,i thought a lot of them had funny accents  :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Vamps on 10 March 2010, 23:48:03
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me? what do i do ? well ,im a proffessional whinging ole b*st*rd. never happy or satisfied, your typical old age pensioner, stink of germolene an p*ss.i wear a flat cap, breed ferets, fatten up whippets .i hold traffic up by driving at 40 in the middle lane on motorways,make random turns without using my indicators.always pay for my fuel with coppers and small change out my penny jar.i listen to jazz fm on my blaupunkt am car radio , which is nice , apart from that my mrs and kids love me an thats all that matters i reckon  :y

There are some lovely area's of Hartlepool....... :D :D :D
As for me, I am saying nowt, but I love my Job, most of the time, surrounded by women though :D :D :D
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: razzo on 11 March 2010, 07:59:55
I'm a press photographer & spend most of my time justifying my own existence to the police under anti terror laws   >:(
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: v6fletch on 11 March 2010, 09:33:30
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me? what do i do ? well ,im a proffessional whinging ole b*st*rd. never happy or satisfied, your typical old age pensioner, stink of germolene an p*ss.i wear a flat cap, breed ferets, fatten up whippets .i hold traffic up by driving at 40 in the middle lane on motorways,make random turns without using my indicators.always pay for my fuel with coppers and small change out my penny jar.i listen to jazz fm on my blaupunkt am car radio , which is nice , apart from that my mrs and kids love me an thats all that matters i reckon  :y

There are some lovely area's of Hartlepool....... :D :D :D
As for me, I am saying nowt, but I love my Job, most of the time, surrounded by women though :D :D :D
do i sound like i monkey hanger??  :D im from lincolnshire yella belly land an proud of it mate  ;D ;D :) :) :y :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: threppence on 11 March 2010, 11:36:13
Data processing at Animal research lab
Night shift at Tetleys Brewery
I.T. at Yorkshire water.

Got fed up with office work

C&G Painting and decorating at  College of Building

Self  employment , injured hand with electric planer nearly lost finger,contracts cancelled,went out of business,now got interview at University for mature course leading to hopefully starting History degree next Sept 2011.

Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: PC Techy on 11 March 2010, 12:06:57
Now Self-employed ,IT support. After been made redundant from car leasing company delivering everything from aygo's to 911's
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Banjax on 12 March 2010, 01:07:19
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-neu7htAhc[/media]

I'm just a regular guy
Never get rich, but I always get by
I got me a wife and a couple a kids
I done pretty much like my daddy did
He always did the best that he could
Took care of mama and us pretty good
He never got rich but he never did try
He was just a regular guy
Well the world goes around
I can't stop it
So I'll sit back and watch the sun go down
If it comes back up then this day's a good un
You know I wouldn't be that surprised
I'm just a regular guy
And I'll work until the day that I die
I'm too young to quit too old to hire
These days a man can't afford to retire
Didn't vote for nobody last time
Cause they wasn't worth a trickle down dime
But one man's promise is another man's lie
And I'm just a regular guy



as usual Steve Earle sums it all up  :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Kai on 12 March 2010, 04:59:43
well alot of people on here have or had some pretty cool jobs.

I'm being greedy and taking advantage of all these people out of jobs beause i have two  :y

I curently work for G4S FM in hospital and a car rental company
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: MikeDundee on 12 March 2010, 06:05:43
Main jobs have been in construction mainly roofing for eight years worked mainly in Scotland and the south/south east/London areas.
Maintenance for local authority 2 years
Then for the past almost 16 years worked for another local authority, started off doing maintenance, and have been a project manager for almost 10 years now. 
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: shammster on 12 March 2010, 16:21:27

Embedded electronic and software design...
for FAR too many years  :'(
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: mattg on 12 March 2010, 16:38:49
Sales manager for an electronics company and own a hair salon (don't laugh i'm not a hairdresser ;D)
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: ali on 12 March 2010, 19:43:42
Self employed Dog Trainer, Daily classes and residential. Gundogs and agility. Most days someone tries to bite me, mount me, lick me and thats just the owners ;)
A new venture on training search dogs for the police etc, just had my 1st one pass :y :y :y :y :y
I love my job :)
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: jonnycool on 12 March 2010, 19:56:09
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Self employed Dog Trainer, Daily classes and residential. Gundogs and agility. Most days someone tries to bite me, mount me, lick me and thats just the owners ;)
A new venture on training search dogs for the police etc, just had my 1st one pass :y :y :y :y :y
I love my job :)
Ain't been on for a while Ali :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: PHEASANT PLUCKER on 12 March 2010, 23:04:40
I!me a Pheasant plucker  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: chunk on 13 March 2010, 00:19:53
Coal miner,
Stoker in Royal Navy
Foreman in Synthetic Natural gas Plant
Dairy Worker
last 25 years as manufacturing Manager in a fibre optic cablemaking factory.


All varied but fun
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Banjax on 13 March 2010, 12:43:17
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I!me a Pheasant plucker  ::) ::) ::)

your pal was looking for you earlier, he said

"I am not the pheasant plucker,
I'm the pheasant plucker's mate.
I am only plucking pheasants
Because the pheasant plucker's late."
 :o

Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: PHEASANT PLUCKER on 13 March 2010, 21:55:59
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I!me a Pheasant plucker  ::) ::) ::)

your pal was looking for you earlier, he said

"I am not the pheasant plucker,
I'm the pheasant plucker's mate.
I am only plucking pheasants
Because the pheasant plucker's late."
 :o

    :y :y :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: PhilRich on 13 March 2010, 22:07:09
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Data processing at Animal research lab
Night shift at Tetleys Brewery
I.T. at Yorkshire water.

Got fed up with office work

C&G Painting and decorating at  College of Building

Self  employment , injured hand with electric planer nearly lost finger,contracts cancelled,went out of business,now got interview at University for mature course leading to hopefully starting History degree next Sept 2011.



Shouldn't you be calling yourself 'Tuppence Ha'penny' then? ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: PhilRich on 13 March 2010, 22:10:54
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me? what do i do ? well ,im a proffessional whinging ole b*st*rd. never happy or satisfied, your typical old age pensioner, stink of germolene an p*ss.i wear a flat cap, breed ferets, fatten up whippets .i hold traffic up by driving at 40 in the middle lane on motorways,make random turns without using my indicators.always pay for my fuel with coppers and small change out my penny jar.i listen to jazz fm on my blaupunkt am car radio , which is nice , apart from that my mrs and kids love me an thats all that matters i reckon  :y

There are some lovely area's of Hartlepool....... :D :D :D
As for me, I am saying nowt, but I love my Job, most of the time, surrounded by women though :D :D :D
do i sound like i monkey hanger??  :D im from lincolnshire yella belly land an proud of it mate  ;D ;D :) :) :y :y


Hey, watch it you! I've still got the original rope and and the original monkey's uncle is a pet of mine! ;)
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Vamps on 13 March 2010, 22:21:54
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me? what do i do ? well ,im a proffessional whinging ole b*st*rd. never happy or satisfied, your typical old age pensioner, stink of germolene an p*ss.i wear a flat cap, breed ferets, fatten up whippets .i hold traffic up by driving at 40 in the middle lane on motorways,make random turns without using my indicators.always pay for my fuel with coppers and small change out my penny jar.i listen to jazz fm on my blaupunkt am car radio , which is nice , apart from that my mrs and kids love me an thats all that matters i reckon  :y

There are some lovely area's of Hartlepool....... :D :D :D
As for me, I am saying nowt, but I love my Job, most of the time, surrounded by women though :D :D :D
do i sound like i monkey hanger??  :D im from lincolnshire yella belly land an proud of it mate  ;D ;D :) :) :y :y


Hey, watch it you! I've still got the original rope and and the original monkey's uncle is a pet of mine! ;)

Is that a HWMBO pet......... :D :D :D
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: PhilRich on 13 March 2010, 22:22:54
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me? what do i do ? well ,im a proffessional whinging ole b*st*rd. never happy or satisfied, your typical old age pensioner, stink of germolene an p*ss.i wear a flat cap, breed ferets, fatten up whippets .i hold traffic up by driving at 40 in the middle lane on motorways,make random turns without using my indicators.always pay for my fuel with coppers and small change out my penny jar.i listen to jazz fm on my blaupunkt am car radio , which is nice , apart from that my mrs and kids love me an thats all that matters i reckon  :y

There are some lovely area's of Hartlepool....... :D :D :DAs for me, I am saying nowt, but I love my Job, most of the time, surrounded by women though :D :D :D




You might well go boggle eyed Vamps! As you are very well aware, there are some areas of 'Outstanding Natural Beauty' both in and around this much maligned Town ::)
For a start there's ..............












....Hmm, well there's the........








Power Station! and the................ Oh yea, the quaint old Steetley Works, not to mention the two, no three!!! natural history sites (landfill) spread strategically along the town boundaries. Then there's the scenic 'Herema' works on the Headland, which completely overshadows the ancient Abbey Church of St. Hilda. I could go on & on, but I realise it must be hard to bear for anyone living in  the rural idylls of this benighted land, so I won't rub it in!  ;) ::) ::)   
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Vamps on 13 March 2010, 22:27:31
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me? what do i do ? well ,im a proffessional whinging ole b*st*rd. never happy or satisfied, your typical old age pensioner, stink of germolene an p*ss.i wear a flat cap, breed ferets, fatten up whippets .i hold traffic up by driving at 40 in the middle lane on motorways,make random turns without using my indicators.always pay for my fuel with coppers and small change out my penny jar.i listen to jazz fm on my blaupunkt am car radio , which is nice , apart from that my mrs and kids love me an thats all that matters i reckon  :y

There are some lovely area's of Hartlepool....... :D :D :DAs for me, I am saying nowt, but I love my Job, most of the time, surrounded by women though :D :D :D




You might well go boggle eyed Vamps! As you are very well aware, there are some areas of 'Outstanding Natural Beauty' both in and around this much maligned Town ::)
For a start there's ..............












....Hmm, well there's the........








Power Station! and the................ Oh yea, the quaint old Steetley Works, not to mention the two, no three!!! natural history sites (landfill) spread strategically along the town boundaries. Then there's the scenic 'Herema' works on the Headland, which completely overshadows the ancient Abbey Church of St. Hilda. I could go on & on, but I realise it must be hard to bear for anyone living in  the rural idylls of this benighted land, so I won't rub it in!  ;) ::) ::)   

I had to do a visit in Seaton Carew on Thursday last week ::) not only did they let me in they let me back out again........ :D :D :D
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: PhilRich on 13 March 2010, 22:32:57
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me? what do i do ? well ,im a proffessional whinging ole b*st*rd. never happy or satisfied, your typical old age pensioner, stink of germolene an p*ss.i wear a flat cap, breed ferets, fatten up whippets .i hold traffic up by driving at 40 in the middle lane on motorways,make random turns without using my indicators.always pay for my fuel with coppers and small change out my penny jar.i listen to jazz fm on my blaupunkt am car radio , which is nice , apart from that my mrs and kids love me an thats all that matters i reckon  :y

There are some lovely area's of Hartlepool....... :D :D :DAs for me, I am saying nowt, but I love my Job, most of the time, surrounded by women though :D :D :D




You might well go boggle eyed Vamps! As you are very well aware, there are some areas of 'Outstanding Natural Beauty' both in and around this much maligned Town ::)
For a start there's ..............












....Hmm, well there's the........








Power Station! and the................ Oh yea, the quaint old Steetley Works, not to mention the two, no three!!! natural history sites (landfill) spread strategically along the town boundaries. Then there's the scenic 'Herema' works on the Headland, which completely overshadows the ancient Abbey Church of St. Hilda. I could go on & on, but I realise it must be hard to bear for anyone living in  the rural idylls of this benighted land, so I won't rub it in!  ;) ::) ::)   

I had to do a visit in Seaton Carew on Thursday last week ::) not only did they let me in they let me back out again........ :D :D :D




Well of course they did! I live in Seaton Canoe, I knew you were coming ( I can't tell you how, Hush Hush!) & told them to let you through unmolested. But only 'cos you're an OOFer mind!  ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Vamps on 13 March 2010, 22:39:30
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me? what do i do ? well ,im a proffessional whinging ole b*st*rd. never happy or satisfied, your typical old age pensioner, stink of germolene an p*ss.i wear a flat cap, breed ferets, fatten up whippets .i hold traffic up by driving at 40 in the middle lane on motorways,make random turns without using my indicators.always pay for my fuel with coppers and small change out my penny jar.i listen to jazz fm on my blaupunkt am car radio , which is nice , apart from that my mrs and kids love me an thats all that matters i reckon  :y

There are some lovely area's of Hartlepool....... :D :D :DAs for me, I am saying nowt, but I love my Job, most of the time, surrounded by women though :D :D :D




You might well go boggle eyed Vamps! As you are very well aware, there are some areas of 'Outstanding Natural Beauty' both in and around this much maligned Town ::)
For a start there's ..............












....Hmm, well there's the........








Power Station! and the................ Oh yea, the quaint old Steetley Works, not to mention the two, no three!!! natural history sites (landfill) spread strategically along the town boundaries. Then there's the scenic 'Herema' works on the Headland, which completely overshadows the ancient Abbey Church of St. Hilda. I could go on & on, but I realise it must be hard to bear for anyone living in  the rural idylls of this benighted land, so I won't rub it in!  ;) ::) ::)   

I had to do a visit in Seaton Carew on Thursday last week ::) not only did they let me in they let me back out again........ :D :D :D




Well of course they did! I live in Seaton Canoe, I knew you were coming ( I can't tell you how, Hush Hush!) & told them to let you through unmolested. But only 'cos you're an OOFer mind!  ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D

Much appreciated.... :y but where did you hide my canoe?????....... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: PhilRich on 13 March 2010, 22:53:41
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me? what do i do ? well ,im a proffessional whinging ole b*st*rd. never happy or satisfied, your typical old age pensioner, stink of germolene an p*ss.i wear a flat cap, breed ferets, fatten up whippets .i hold traffic up by driving at 40 in the middle lane on motorways,make random turns without using my indicators.always pay for my fuel with coppers and small change out my penny jar.i listen to jazz fm on my blaupunkt am car radio , which is nice , apart from that my mrs and kids love me an thats all that matters i reckon  :y

There are some lovely area's of Hartlepool....... :D :D :DAs for me, I am saying nowt, but I love my Job, most of the time, surrounded by women though :D :D :D




You might well go boggle eyed Vamps! As you are very well aware, there are some areas of 'Outstanding Natural Beauty' both in and around this much maligned Town ::)
For a start there's ..............












....Hmm, well there's the........








Power Station! and the................ Oh yea, the quaint old Steetley Works, not to mention the two, no three!!! natural history sites (landfill) spread strategically along the town boundaries. Then there's the scenic 'Herema' works on the Headland, which completely overshadows the ancient Abbey Church of St. Hilda. I could go on & on, but I realise it must be hard to bear for anyone living in  the rural idylls of this benighted land, so I won't rub it in!  ;) ::) ::)   

I had to do a visit in Seaton Carew on Thursday last week ::) not only did they let me in they let me back out again........ :D :D :D




Well of course they did! I live in Seaton Canoe, I knew you were coming ( I can't tell you how, Hush Hush!) & told them to let you through unmolested. But only 'cos you're an OOFer mind!  ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D

Much appreciated.... :y but where did you hide my canoe?????....... ;D ;D ;D



Same place as the other one................rented it out to a bloke for the day and he did a runner (or should that be a 'paddler'?) just like the first bugger! The local 'Bobbies' found it & are 'minding' it for you. It will only cost you £15 a day storage + the towage fee to get it back (serves you right for trying to get past the Hartlepool Customs instead of coming in by road like all the other 'immigrants' LOL.  BTW, you can get out of paying the release fees by donating the canoe to a Panama boys club, but of course you'll need to pay the shipping?  :y
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: Vamps on 13 March 2010, 23:08:39
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me? what do i do ? well ,im a proffessional whinging ole b*st*rd. never happy or satisfied, your typical old age pensioner, stink of germolene an p*ss.i wear a flat cap, breed ferets, fatten up whippets .i hold traffic up by driving at 40 in the middle lane on motorways,make random turns without using my indicators.always pay for my fuel with coppers and small change out my penny jar.i listen to jazz fm on my blaupunkt am car radio , which is nice , apart from that my mrs and kids love me an thats all that matters i reckon  :y

There are some lovely area's of Hartlepool....... :D :D :DAs for me, I am saying nowt, but I love my Job, most of the time, surrounded by women though :D :D :D




You might well go boggle eyed Vamps! As you are very well aware, there are some areas of 'Outstanding Natural Beauty' both in and around this much maligned Town ::)
For a start there's ..............












....Hmm, well there's the........








Power Station! and the................ Oh yea, the quaint old Steetley Works, not to mention the two, no three!!! natural history sites (landfill) spread strategically along the town boundaries. Then there's the scenic 'Herema' works on the Headland, which completely overshadows the ancient Abbey Church of St. Hilda. I could go on & on, but I realise it must be hard to bear for anyone living in  the rural idylls of this benighted land, so I won't rub it in!  ;) ::) ::)   

I had to do a visit in Seaton Carew on Thursday last week ::) not only did they let me in they let me back out again........ :D :D :D




Well of course they did! I live in Seaton Canoe, I knew you were coming ( I can't tell you how, Hush Hush!) & told them to let you through unmolested. But only 'cos you're an OOFer mind!  ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D

Much appreciated.... :y but where did you hide my canoe?????....... ;D ;D ;D



Same place as the other one................rented it out to a bloke for the day and he did a runner (or should that be a 'paddler'?) just like the first bugger! The local 'Bobbies' found it & are 'minding' it for you. It will only cost you £15 a day storage + the towage fee to get it back (serves you right for trying to get past the Hartlepool Customs instead of coming in by road like all the other 'immigrants' LOL.  BTW, you can get out of paying the release fees by donating the canoe to a Panama boys club, but of course you'll need to pay the shipping?  :y

I have sent a donation to the boys club, via pay pal, in lieu of the Canoe :y which you can now return to the Sea Scouts where you 'borrowed' it from........ ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So whaddya do?
Post by: v6fletch on 14 March 2010, 09:25:40
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me? what do i do ? well ,im a proffessional whinging ole b*st*rd. never happy or satisfied, your typical old age pensioner, stink of germolene an p*ss.i wear a flat cap, breed ferets, fatten up whippets .i hold traffic up by driving at 40 in the middle lane on motorways,make random turns without using my indicators.always pay for my fuel with coppers and small change out my penny jar.i listen to jazz fm on my blaupunkt am car radio , which is nice , apart from that my mrs and kids love me an thats all that matters i reckon  :y

There are some lovely area's of Hartlepool....... :D :D :D
As for me, I am saying nowt, but I love my Job, most of the time, surrounded by women though :D :D :D
do i sound like i monkey hanger??  :D im from lincolnshire yella belly land an proud of it mate  ;D ;D :) :) :y :y


Hey, watch it you! I've still got the original rope and and the original monkey's uncle is a pet of mine! ;)
poor monkey  :'(