Life.....

[DANO]

It is with a heavy heart I post this morning......

I don't know if people remember shizz702. He helped me when I first started here. His name was Sean Roche. He lived in Las Vegas. He was recently married and him and his wife had a beautiful baby girl. I logged on Facebook this morning only to find out he passed away. I don't know what happened. I certainly don't know why. This man loved his family more than anything. He lived for them. I cannot believe he is gone. I talked to Sean via FB once in awhile. We both had so much going on, I only wish I had the chance to talk to him more. People come and go. Very few make the impact he did on the lives of others. I hope his family finds peace in this heartbreaking time.......RIP Sean.

Aw hell, that sucks... I remember him always posting good advice, and always uplifting.
Sorry for the loss.

[Brick By Brick]

It is with a heavy heart I post this morning......

I don't know if people remember shizz702. He helped me when I first started here. His name was Sean Roche. He lived in Las Vegas. He was recently married and him and his wife had a beautiful baby girl. I logged on Facebook this morning only to find out he passed away. I don't know what happened. I certainly don't know why. This man loved his family more than anything. He lived for them. I cannot believe he is gone. I talked to Sean via FB once in awhile. We both had so much going on, I only wish I had the chance to talk to him more. People come and go. Very few make the impact he did on the lives of others. I hope his family finds peace in this heartbreaking time.......RIP Sean.

I became friends with Sean on the Forvm in 2007, saw him grow from a scrappy young man training in his teeny garage, living in an apartment, to a grown man with a family, great job, and a very bright future ahead of him. I'll never forget sending him the redwood boards to make a board press combo after we built our deck lol! He was a great man, I miss him. His passing is what brought me back to the boards, though I never quit lifting. RIP Sean. See you in Valhalla, brother.

[Psycho77]

It is with a heavy heart I post this morning......

I don't know if people remember shizz702. He helped me when I first started here. His name was Sean Roche. He lived in Las Vegas. He was recently married and him and his wife had a beautiful baby girl. I logged on Facebook this morning only to find out he passed away. I don't know what happened. I certainly don't know why. This man loved his family more than anything. He lived for them. I cannot believe he is gone. I talked to Sean via FB once in awhile. We both had so much going on, I only wish I had the chance to talk to him more. People come and go. Very few make the impact he did on the lives of others. I hope his family finds peace in this heartbreaking time.......RIP Sean.

So sad to read this. Going through my Journey, I can always depend on Shizz for tips and advices that he gives, and the words of encouragement that he provides. Everything happens for a reason, as they say, but I can't fathom why someone would be taken with so much of life to live. We only interactive on the Forum but looking back, I wish I could have know him better. Rest in peace, my friend!

[machineman]

Well, here we go again!

Been a minute since I've been here.

Life.....it is what it is. Since I was here last, I've started not only a new job, but a new career. I left tool and die (and automotive) and started a new career in the nuclear field. It was time for a change. Actually, being completely honest, it was long overdue. I hung around for something that wasn't meant to be. Hoping and working for something that was never going to be mine. That's cool. I found something better.

Which leads me to another idea/phrase that I have been thinking of lately. Maybe it's why I'm here now (or it could be I am working 1600-0400 and can actually get on here and get paid for it!!). Not sure. But the phrase is this.....I truly feel we end up where we are supposed to be when we are supposed to be there.

Looking at the job I have now, I could look at it and say "Oh, man, if I had this job 20 years ago, where would I be". But I believe that is pointless. We are where we are supposed to be when we are supposed to be there. I had a lot of good times and memories from the old job. Sure, it got to be where I hated and dreaded going to work, but we change. We adapt and we overcome. This new job? It's great. I work with really great people. People from all walks of life. From 30 years olf to mid 60's. But we get along and we have fun doing what we get paid to do. And they do pay us well. So, with that comes the "what if" trap. Something I won't let myself get caught up in.

Time flies, man. The older you get the faster it goes. Kids are now 17, 14, 14 and 8. The wife and I will be married 21 years this summer, been together 27 years.

Anywho....thanks for reading the ramblings!! I'm sure there will be more to come!!!!!

Night all

[Bean]

Glad to see a brother back

[Altered Beast]

More ramblings are welcome! Very happy to see folks coming back.

[machineman]

Glad to see a brother back

Working on it. One day at a time....

More ramblings are welcome! Very happy to see folks coming back.

Thanks, AB. Been a minute. Just trying to get back into the swing of things.

[machineman]

I don't know about anyone else, but I am so sick and tired of this covid19 stuff. Who do you believe? Are people abusing their power for their own selfish gains? All I know is Ohio's governor, I feel, has done the best he can do with trying to balance everyone's needs. Is it perfect? No. I don't think there is a perfect solution to this problem. I say let's get this thing under control and move on. What does that look like? I have no idea. No idea how long this will go on. I won't complain too much as I am still working. I left automotive 2 years ago and it was the best decision I've made. Currently working in electrical generation means I have an "essential" job. Which that title in and of itself is very amusing to me and the guys in the shop. But that is a story for another time.

I'm thankful the plant has a pretty bad ass gym on the property that we have free access to. They encourage us to use it. To make ourselves better through exercise. Should have started when I first hired in, but it is what it is.

Let's look forward to the day when we are all out and about and life has returned to "normal". I do know that our new normal after this is all over will be different than what it was before. I won't allow some of the time draws to be reintroduced afterward. Meaning, more family time, more board games....more fun and less stressing out about laundry, dishes or kids rooms. If anything, this should hopefully show people that we need less in our lives, not more.

And WTF.....snowing here today.....Like it couldn't have snowed during the damned winter? Well, it is NW Ohio. If you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes.

Peace....

[Bean]

I hear you... I am ready to get back to normal. We make due with what we have. Super stoked for you that you have access to a gym....people don't realize how healthy it is to workout right now, not only for the body but for the mind. Keep it going.

[machineman]

I hear you... I am ready to get back to normal. We make due with what we have. Super stoked for you that you have access to a gym....people don't realize how healthy it is to workout right now, not only for the body but for the mind. Keep it going.

Thanks, brother. Just taking one day at a time. At least I am still working. I don't know that I could be cooped up in the house all day everyday. Granted swing shift sucks. But it beats the alternative.....

[Preston]

I don't know about anyone else, but I am so sick and tired of this covid19 stuff. Who do you believe? Are people abusing their power for their own selfish gains? All I know is Ohio's governor, I feel, has done the best he can do with trying to balance everyone's needs. Is it perfect? No. I don't think there is a perfect solution to this problem. I say let's get this thing under control and move on. What does that look like? I have no idea. No idea how long this will go on. I won't complain too much as I am still working. I left automotive 2 years ago and it was the best decision I've made. Currently working in electrical generation means I have an "essential" job. Which that title in and of itself is very amusing to me and the guys in the shop. But that is a story for another time.

I'm thankful the plant has a pretty bad ass gym on the property that we have free access to. They encourage us to use it. To make ourselves better through exercise. Should have started when I first hired in, but it is what it is.

Let's look forward to the day when we are all out and about and life has returned to "normal". I do know that our new normal after this is all over will be different than what it was before. I won't allow some of the time draws to be reintroduced afterward. Meaning, more family time, more board games....more fun and less stressing out about laundry, dishes or kids rooms. If anything, this should hopefully show people that we need less in our lives, not more.

And WTF.....snowing here today.....Like it couldn't have snowed during the damned winter? Well, it is NW Ohio. If you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes.

Peace....

I'm hoping like you are that more people are humbled by this and see what's actually important in their lives. Maybe this will ground some people and bring them back to earth? Speaking of snow - we got 6" today, of those 6" three of them are now melting thanks to 40* weather. lol

[machineman]

I'm hoping like you are that more people are humbled by this and see what's actually important in their lives. Maybe this will ground some people and bring them back to earth? Speaking of snow - we got 6" today, of those 6" three of them are now melting thanks to 40* weather. lol

I would hope so, but I also know humanity.
Snowed most of the day here, a little stuck on the grass but just made everything wet. 50's this weekend!!

[Altered Beast]

I'm hoping like you are that more people are humbled by this and see what's actually important in their lives. Maybe this will ground some people and bring them back to earth? Speaking of snow - we got 6" today, of those 6" three of them are now melting thanks to 40* weather. lol

Don't count on it. With 25 million out of a job things will get desperate soon for many. It's almost as if these state governments are trying to incite riots.

Thank the LORD our Governor is a smart man!

[Cellardweller]

Don't count on it. With 25 million out of a job things will get desperate soon for many. It's almost as if these state governments are trying to incite riots.

Thank the LORD our Governor is a smart man!

Desperate is when you can’t breathe and you’re gulping for air. Desperate is when your family rolls up to the hospital and you need to get extracted from the car and whisked into the trauma room while your family has to stay outside in the car crying. Desperate is having the nurse Skype with your family as you get terminally weened off the ventilator because there’s no cure and you can’t bounce back. Only a stranger, a nurse is there to hold your hand as you pass. Thats desperate.

I understand people are out of work right now, but you can’t have your cake and eat it too. This shit is bad or they wouldn’t have shut everything down to begin with. The government isn’t handling things well. People should get a forbearance on their mortgage and bills. The banks will still collect interest but people won’t struggle and fear for their homes. There was no plan in place. No preparation. Denial even. It’s absurd.

[Altered Beast]

Desperate is when you can’t breathe and you’re gulping for air. Desperate is when your family rolls up to the hospital and you need to get extracted from the car and whisked into the trauma room while your family has to stay outside in the car crying. Desperate is having the nurse Skype with your family as you get terminally weened off the ventilator because there’s no cure and you can’t bounce back. Only a stranger, a nurse is there to hold your hand as you pass. Thats desperate.

I understand people are out of work right now, but you can’t have your cake and eat it too. This shit is bad or they wouldn’t have shut everything down to begin with. The government isn’t handling things well. People should get a forbearance on their mortgage and bills. The banks will still collect interest but people won’t struggle and fear for their homes. There was no plan in place. No preparation. Denial even. It’s absurd.

I hear you! Just saying that it's going to get worse whether we like it or not.

Definitely not in Michigan! A big time famous Constitutional Attorney/Trail Lawyer, Robert Barnes is suing your horribly corrupt governor on a variety of charges. She's basically declared Marshal Law in your state even though she doesn't have those powers via the Constitution.

[Cellardweller]

I honestly haven’t witnessed or heard of any of her restrictions being enforced. People are out everywhere. On Easter my street was full of cars. I have not heard of anyone being stopped at night and questioned about why they are out. No arrests. Nothing.

[Psycho77]

Well, here we go again!

Been a minute since I've been here.

Life.....it is what it is. Since I was here last, I've started not only a new job, but a new career. I left tool and die (and automotive) and started a new career in the nuclear field. It was time for a change. Actually, being completely honest, it was long overdue. I hung around for something that wasn't meant to be. Hoping and working for something that was never going to be mine. That's cool. I found something better.

Which leads me to another idea/phrase that I have been thinking of lately. Maybe it's why I'm here now (or it could be I am working 1600-0400 and can actually get on here and get paid for it!!). Not sure. But the phrase is this.....I truly feel we end up where we are supposed to be when we are supposed to be there.

Looking at the job I have now, I could look at it and say "Oh, man, if I had this job 20 years ago, where would I be". But I believe that is pointless. We are where we are supposed to be when we are supposed to be there. I had a lot of good times and memories from the old job. Sure, it got to be where I hated and dreaded going to work, but we change. We adapt and we overcome. This new job? It's great. I work with really great people. People from all walks of life. From 30 years olf to mid 60's. But we get along and we have fun doing what we get paid to do. And they do pay us well. So, with that comes the "what if" trap. Something I won't let myself get caught up in.

Time flies, man. The older you get the faster it goes. Kids are now 17, 14, 14 and 8. The wife and I will be married 21 years this summer, been together 27 years.

Anywho....thanks for reading the ramblings!! I'm sure there will be more to come!!!!!

Night all

Glad to see that things are working out for you in the nuclear field. Sometimes change gives us opportunities for growth that we didnt think we need or consider in the past. Must be cool to work in the nuclear field. We don't have any reactors in my country, we just have too much corruption going on that if we built one, it would probably be built from tin foil and concrete. I'm fascinated by gauges and buttons and lights and switches thats why when I watch movies showing the control room, gives me the fizz.

I hope that we can get back to "normal' soon. Pressure sure it won't be the same as the old but hope it will be somehow better. See you around.