what do you do for a living
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: MICHIGAN
Hi Guys, As you can tell my name is Jim, Not Cuda 
I live in SE Michigan. I have 3 kids, Rich 37, Matt 28 and Jamie 17. I also have a Niece Michele 21 that I raised. I have many other kids but they are foster kids, none have stayed with us longer that a couple of weeks. I build prototype cars, aircraft, experimental parts for various industries. I am a retired Experimental Metal Model Maker from GM. I'm 59 Years young, or so the wife tells me.
I live in SE Michigan. I have 3 kids, Rich 37, Matt 28 and Jamie 17. I also have a Niece Michele 21 that I raised. I have many other kids but they are foster kids, none have stayed with us longer that a couple of weeks. I build prototype cars, aircraft, experimental parts for various industries. I am a retired Experimental Metal Model Maker from GM. I'm 59 Years young, or so the wife tells me.
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From: Olympia, WA
My name's Anthony, I'm 32 and have a great wife of 10 years next month, two daughters 2 1/2 and 6 months, two male Weimeraners, 6 and 2 years old. I'm a mechanical engineer in the semiconductor business, lived in the NW my whole life. I tinker to relax. I spend my days in a cubicle, getting greasy and fixing stuff is my out. I like to camp, hunt, fish, and play with any type of motorized equipment. Old Rokon 2WD trail bikes kept me busy when I was driving an ultra-reliable Toyota Tacoma. This diesel has filled my wrenching needs for the last few months. I'm just cocky enough to think I can fix just about anything myself. Most of the time it works out.
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Joined: Feb 2006
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Hi all I am Doug and live in Palmer Alaska I am 46 years old and have been married for 17 years. I work as a pilot for the state of Alaska flying firefighting aircraft. We have 3 kids 7 horses 4 dogs and 2 cats. Needless to say my truck is stock!
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From: Cincinnati OH
Nice to "meet" everyone. Steve, 26, married 5 years, 4 yr old daughter. Little boy on the way. I live in Cincinnati, OH (who dey!!!). 4 years in the Marine Corps as a truck mechanic. Now in the reserves. Honed my diesel skills at CAT for two years until a recent career change. I now write tech manuals, mostly for the military, for trucks, equipment, etc. I have spent time in the other forums and I can honestly say, this group of folks is the best.
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Great thread! Justin, Charleston SC. single with two grown kids. I have been in the insurance business for over 25 years and own an insurance consulting firm. My background in mechanics, street smarts and common sense comes from Dad who twisted a wrench for 25 years before getting into sales.
Before going into the insurance business I did teach auto mechanics. I still have a set of feeler gauges in my toolbox. Diesels have always been foreign to me and I appreciate the knowledgeable folks on this forum who have helped me with my very first diesel truck used to pull my 32FT. fifth wheel.
Before going into the insurance business I did teach auto mechanics. I still have a set of feeler gauges in my toolbox. Diesels have always been foreign to me and I appreciate the knowledgeable folks on this forum who have helped me with my very first diesel truck used to pull my 32FT. fifth wheel.
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From: KC, MO
My name is Fletch and I am 26 yrs. old. I am a Paramedic and work in a level 1 trauma center in Kansas City, KU Med Center in the Emergency Dept. I post a lot at night because I work at night and usually on Fri. and Sat. I am also in Nursing school. I have a GF who also works at the hospital and a blue heeler / border collie mix and a retired roping horse out to pasture. I have worked on many different kinds of vehicles and not all of them my own but never a diesel before this one.
Good to meet the rest of you besides you post names.
Good to meet the rest of you besides you post names.
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From: Clifton TX....in 6weeks
I'm an R.N. I work in a hospital that specializes in the heart and vascular system. It is the most rewarding job I have ever had. I have a great wife of 8 years a 3y/o son and a 3 month old son.
See ya',
Craig
See ya',
Craig
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From: Regina, Saskatchewan
well...here goes for me....
My name is Sylvain, Live in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, married to Ysabelle for 4 years been together for 9. 2 kids...Jonathan (2 1/2) and Gabriel (2 1/2...week old) also....proud dad of a 4 year old Great Dane named Lokki....he is....one of the family...been going through a rough time since he was just diagnosed with epilepsy....but he will be fine...we just need to learn to manage the seizures. Aside from that....Marketing degree...worked as a sales rep for Minolta business equipment....left...moved here...worked for a communications company for 4 years...sales and marketing...then went on to economic development....for 2 different non profit....got bored dealing with the political crap....just quit this week....starting new career as a corrections officer the 21st of august....very exciting...but also very scary....
That's me in a nutshell
Yukonsly
My name is Sylvain, Live in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, married to Ysabelle for 4 years been together for 9. 2 kids...Jonathan (2 1/2) and Gabriel (2 1/2...week old) also....proud dad of a 4 year old Great Dane named Lokki....he is....one of the family...been going through a rough time since he was just diagnosed with epilepsy....but he will be fine...we just need to learn to manage the seizures. Aside from that....Marketing degree...worked as a sales rep for Minolta business equipment....left...moved here...worked for a communications company for 4 years...sales and marketing...then went on to economic development....for 2 different non profit....got bored dealing with the political crap....just quit this week....starting new career as a corrections officer the 21st of august....very exciting...but also very scary....
That's me in a nutshell
Yukonsly
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Hey guys, I'm Jeff. I'm 29 and I'll be married 4 years in another week to a wonderful lady! Live in Grand Haven Michigan and have 2 dogs and a cat. . I work as a welding engineer at an OEM machine build shop making custom welding machines for primarily the automotive industry. My love is the outdoors, hunting, traveling...just about anything that will allow me to see Gods awsome beauty. Nothing beats a sunrise on a cool November morning watching deer sneak in through the clearings. Thanks to all of you who have helped me with questions on my truck. I've learned a ton here!
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From: Oregon
My name is Joe. Currently residing in Medford, OR. Married to Bernadette for 4.5 yrs; together for 11. One 9.5 month old girl; Lily Mae. Work For a local public government entity. 3 year old Greater Swiss Mountain dog named Hank, who's bitch is a 7 year old pitbull (well mannered). Redneck yard (5 rigs in driveway; 2 dont run, one has 44's). I play woodsball paintball because i like tactics, not spray and pray. I play WoW when i can, but i'm no geek. I don't post on FTE just to get my number up. I have a good collection of guns, so don't break in to MY house. All my buddies are 'necks and just as big as I am (6'6" 330 pnds). So, that's a little about me. 