easy-lift guy

If it looks like a duck and reads like a duck and sounds like a duck it really is not a japa Processor, but could still be a duck! elg

The day I become dependent upon someone else or an organization to collect from a customer for services rendered would be the last day I would ever work for myself. Unions for the most part are for persons who can not or will not depend on them self's to get their collective jobs done. Here in the states Unions by in large have been infiltrated by Communist ready, willing and able to do what ever it takes and more to increase membership and destroy private industry or anyone else in it path. Why would anyone be willing to pay an organization anything to represent them self's for the sake of belonging is a sad state of affairs to say the least. I have family members here in the states that belong to a Union and they are MISERABLE. I warned them about 10 years ago that when the government jobs ran out there would be a high price to pay. They did not choose wisely and are in a very bad way presently. Even if they could find any private work for income and the Union found out they would be shut down at once and investigated for their actions against the union. BTW, they would also have to wait 60, 90, or up to 120 days to get paid as well from their union jobs. Just remember Unions do not represent their members they represent the union. Fortunately here in the states Unions are in decline and I hope will continue to do so. If you can not or will not work for yourself work for someone else or move to Sweden and try setting up shop there, I am sure they need more union members to baby sit. elg

When you check for the latest threads to reply to and discover that 5 Hour time difference, ugh! elg

LogBaron, Did you have a work order prepared and signed off by the client?., If you did don't waste any more additional emotional Capital with this person or her husban, excuses are like arse holes and it sounds like they have Two for each. The price is not up for discussion. You are Professional, don't let these types take advantage of you. Put them in their place, Pronto!. Otherwise SUE THEM and recover all of your cost and expenses. Have a nice day! elg

Matt, Really proud of you!. You were in the right place at the right time. Stay safe. elg

Greeting Joe!, Welcome. Might I suggest viewing my thread on means and methods of protecting your Kit from theft, may prove help full against the long fingered type. elg

Another reason to create a national registry to not only keep track of mock kit but to also keep track of the stolen stuff as well. elg

Actually if she has had any landscape design experience she should have no problem with a plan view or elevation type drawing for her clients. At least here in the states we were required to be able to draw both for our class completion, yes I did pass. elg

I just contacted 911 and reported a lighting strike/forest fire on my way home from work. With just over 200 fires still burning here in the Sunshine State and it being the 4th of July there will be lots of Fireworks going off tonight and things are still pretty dry. Fire department showed up and got the fire under control, Happy ending and Happy Independence day. elg

Don't forget the free bikini waxing with every new saw servicing. elg

I bet it could be worth as much as the pot of Gold that Ed/Lee are cracking open right now, maybe more! elg

Well since inquiring minds wish to know, I don't think H-S would approve but it is mounted on an Ash Tray. Thanks for the id and history. elg

I have just been informed by my learned No. 1 that it is actually a Pot of Gold, please let us know what you got from the contents? elg

Thanks Al How's your Latin these days for the inscription at the bottom? elg

Just wondering if anyone could identify this coat. Thanks, elg

Really nice picture of Ed/Lee struggling with a big log. My question is WHY?. I would have used a pick ax or sledge hammer to at least reduce some of the weight of the log???, or was it needed for the full struggling effect?. elg

Congrats, nice rigging and pics in general order. Job well done! elg

Computer boiler room call centers, we have loads of them here. We also have state and national do not call list. Bit of a pain, really glad I have caller ID. Pity I have to be held hostage by my own phone service. If you do have caller ID and you can't ID the number just let it ring or go to the answering machine. Works for me. elg

Some school Districts here in the states also ban other such sports like Dodge ball, Kick ball, Tag, etc. I don't think our OSHA has so much to do with it but the School Boards and Districts either don't want to be bothered because of Cost/Liability or because the sport is no longer PC, the latter infuriates me to no end. Just another generation of Cry Babies for the Government to coddle. BTW the sports are not dangerous, the teachers don't want the kids to learn about competition and sportsmanship. elg

Members will have to continue to stay ahead of the crooks, I commend you Rob for exercising common sense and a pro-active approach to protecting your kit. The little things do matter, make a difference. elg

May God rest her soul and comfort her family in this particular time of need. She and her family will be in my prayers tonight. elg

Double Wow!!, please update this thread, esp after the court date. elg

Skyhuck, your not being rude and I am stating the obvious for a simple fact that out of Hundreds of post sooner or later Members have to learn from their mistakes. In the real world additional precautions like leaving someone posted untill all kit is brought to the job site and never left unattended are critical when protecting your kit. Call it real world common sence. elg

Sounds like you will be in the market for your own insurance coverage for your kit. elg

No one will be excused from not protecting their kit. I have heard read the same type of post a Hundred times if I read it once. The theifs are constantly looking for a easy mark, don't let the theifs get your kit. I would love to come over and catch some of these folks lifting all this kit, boy could I make an example of them if they were lucky enough to remember their names by the time I got done. elg