The first day on the job was a challenging experience for Billy Bob. With his new job as a foreman for a construction company that build's small skyscrapers.He had a crew of one hundred working under and above him,depends where he was standing at the time. The last foreman had to resigned after falling down five flights of stairs headfirst.His injuries were a broken arm and a few cuts and bruises.If it wasn't for his
co-worker Bubba breaking his fall it might have been worse.
Before this job,Billy was a right-hand man for a road construction company.He had worked for this company for ten years.Billy knew the other company's Foreman.After hearing that he was calling it quits because of his health problems.
Billy has been with the company now for sixteen years.He was promoted to head boss,then to Vice-President of the company three years later.After five years at that position Billy Bob left the company and started his own business.
So to sum it up, Billy Bob went from a Foreman's right-hand man to being the boss of his own company.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
My First Hamfest
I will never forget the time when I went to my first Hamfest.Also known as an Amateur Radio Flea Market.The date was Saturday September 11 1993.
The place,was Lindsey Ontario at the Exhibition Building. I went there with my "Elmer" Mel Ve3 MLK. This was his second Hamfest.I had a great time there.This is where I purchased my first 2 Meter Mobile rig. From one end of the building to the other,stood rows and rows of tables loaded down with radios and other Ham Radio equipment for sale by dealers and other hams. During the four hours we were there,three draws were made for club memeberships,hats,and other junk.Sense that day,I've only been there three other Hamfests mostly alone. During these events I have met four other Amateur Radio operators and bought my first HF radio. All-n-all each of those years will be treasured for life.I would like to somday introduce a new ham to their first Hamfest,and in hopes it will be a day they will never forget.
The place,was Lindsey Ontario at the Exhibition Building. I went there with my "Elmer" Mel Ve3 MLK. This was his second Hamfest.I had a great time there.This is where I purchased my first 2 Meter Mobile rig. From one end of the building to the other,stood rows and rows of tables loaded down with radios and other Ham Radio equipment for sale by dealers and other hams. During the four hours we were there,three draws were made for club memeberships,hats,and other junk.Sense that day,I've only been there three other Hamfests mostly alone. During these events I have met four other Amateur Radio operators and bought my first HF radio. All-n-all each of those years will be treasured for life.I would like to somday introduce a new ham to their first Hamfest,and in hopes it will be a day they will never forget.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
An Amateur Radio Operator
I will never forget the time when I became an Amateur Radio Operator.
It all began on Saturday June 23 1993, when I wrote the exam for my Basic Qualification license. I received 70% out of one hundred,and I got it on the first try.It took twenty-one months of hard challeging studying but it paid off.Soon after recieving my license in the mail,I purchased my first radio. A Yaesu FT2400 2 Meter mobile Transciever.I made over 50 contacts on it.
Then came the fall of 1994, the year I began to study for my 5 words Morse Code. Trying to learn the alphabet in CW was a challenge at times but I got it about 18 months of listening to di-da-di-da over and over again every day for those eighteen months. I took the test in November 1995 and I just passed it.Before the excitement wore off, I started studying for my 12 words Morse Code. It didn't take as long to get it,about 11 months after I began studying.I had to wait a month for both my 5 and 12 words Morse Code licenses to come. During that time,I purchased my first HF radio and built two antennas.
In 1997 I sold both my HF rig and antennas in hopes of someday affording an even better rig. That day has not come yet. I still have my 2 Meter radio although it's not the Yaesu I started with. The one I have now, I've not used much lately due to other interests. Oh yes one more thing I forgot to mention. My call sign is VE3-VQX.
It all began on Saturday June 23 1993, when I wrote the exam for my Basic Qualification license. I received 70% out of one hundred,and I got it on the first try.It took twenty-one months of hard challeging studying but it paid off.Soon after recieving my license in the mail,I purchased my first radio. A Yaesu FT2400 2 Meter mobile Transciever.I made over 50 contacts on it.
Then came the fall of 1994, the year I began to study for my 5 words Morse Code. Trying to learn the alphabet in CW was a challenge at times but I got it about 18 months of listening to di-da-di-da over and over again every day for those eighteen months. I took the test in November 1995 and I just passed it.Before the excitement wore off, I started studying for my 12 words Morse Code. It didn't take as long to get it,about 11 months after I began studying.I had to wait a month for both my 5 and 12 words Morse Code licenses to come. During that time,I purchased my first HF radio and built two antennas.
In 1997 I sold both my HF rig and antennas in hopes of someday affording an even better rig. That day has not come yet. I still have my 2 Meter radio although it's not the Yaesu I started with. The one I have now, I've not used much lately due to other interests. Oh yes one more thing I forgot to mention. My call sign is VE3-VQX.
I Know What I Like
I know what I like is the cry of a lonely loon on a misty covered lake. Birds that singing in the early morning when all is quiet.A wolf or a pack of wolves howling off in the distance, and the sound of running water in the forest.I also like various kinds of music. New Age Instrumental,Celtic,
Classical, Classic Country,Classic Light Rock.I also like various types of Movies and Television programs.The Movies,Drama,Mafia,Action/Suspense,
Westerns,and Horror. And with Television,Drama,Crime/Court Drama,
Medical Drama,and Movies.
My taste in Automobile's is mixed. I've always driven a pick-up truck,although it was my parents car that I drove when I got my drivers license.
Next my taste in food. I prefer Vegetable over meat. I try to replace meat with chicken and fish. Seafood, I don't know enough about it to know what it tastes like. I'm not much for spicey foods anymore,and my sweet tooth isn't as sweet as it use to be.Anyway. Enough of that. It's making me hungry.
Finally when it comes to people, I like the one's who show respect for the other person weather they're Female or Male.Also have a good head on their shoulders helps too. I also like the one's who care enough for other people as much or more than they do for themselves.
Well, I guess that just about sums it up for what I like.I've most likely left something out.Oh well,another time.
So tell me,what do you like?
Classical, Classic Country,Classic Light Rock.I also like various types of Movies and Television programs.The Movies,Drama,Mafia,Action/Suspense,
Westerns,and Horror. And with Television,Drama,Crime/Court Drama,
Medical Drama,and Movies.
My taste in Automobile's is mixed. I've always driven a pick-up truck,although it was my parents car that I drove when I got my drivers license.
Next my taste in food. I prefer Vegetable over meat. I try to replace meat with chicken and fish. Seafood, I don't know enough about it to know what it tastes like. I'm not much for spicey foods anymore,and my sweet tooth isn't as sweet as it use to be.Anyway. Enough of that. It's making me hungry.
Finally when it comes to people, I like the one's who show respect for the other person weather they're Female or Male.Also have a good head on their shoulders helps too. I also like the one's who care enough for other people as much or more than they do for themselves.
Well, I guess that just about sums it up for what I like.I've most likely left something out.Oh well,another time.
So tell me,what do you like?
My Trip to the Skydome and the A.C.C.
It was August 11 1998;the day will never forget when I toured the Skydome and the Air Canada Centre in Toronto Ontario. I had never been in either place before.I found;the Skydome huge inside and out. It was during the day and there wasn't any events going on at the time I was there.
The ground's crew were working on the turf converting it from Football to Baseball. It was mid-week and there were no games scheduled until Friday.I got to see what was once was the Toronto Raptors dressing room,with 8 foot doorway and showers to match. The Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Argos dressing rooms were off limits to the public.
The seating capacity is estimated to be around 25,000 to 78,000.
The largest crowd was a Wrestling match. The Domes roof is retractable. The tour guide said it takes 20 minutes for the roof to open and close. Sad to say the roof wasn't open the day I was there. Someday I would like to go there when there is an event going on.
Then there is the A.C.C. also known as the Air Canda Centre.Which is the new home of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team,and the Toronto Raptors basketball team. It was August,so there wasn't any ice in the rink that day. The maintenance crew were working on the basketball court the day I was there. I saw what the Toronto Maple Leafs dressing room looked like 30 years ago and what it looks like today.What a difference in size. The seating capacity is 19,800 for Hockey and 22,000 for Basketball(estimate).
Someday I would like to see my first Toronto Maple Leaf hockey game or any other event.
The ground's crew were working on the turf converting it from Football to Baseball. It was mid-week and there were no games scheduled until Friday.I got to see what was once was the Toronto Raptors dressing room,with 8 foot doorway and showers to match. The Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Argos dressing rooms were off limits to the public.
The seating capacity is estimated to be around 25,000 to 78,000.
The largest crowd was a Wrestling match. The Domes roof is retractable. The tour guide said it takes 20 minutes for the roof to open and close. Sad to say the roof wasn't open the day I was there. Someday I would like to go there when there is an event going on.
Then there is the A.C.C. also known as the Air Canda Centre.Which is the new home of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team,and the Toronto Raptors basketball team. It was August,so there wasn't any ice in the rink that day. The maintenance crew were working on the basketball court the day I was there. I saw what the Toronto Maple Leafs dressing room looked like 30 years ago and what it looks like today.What a difference in size. The seating capacity is 19,800 for Hockey and 22,000 for Basketball(estimate).
Someday I would like to see my first Toronto Maple Leaf hockey game or any other event.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Rent and Owning your own Home
There are many difference between renting and owning your own home. The most noticeable is the style of living. Renting,you make monthly payments and at the end of the year you have lost your money. By owning,you only make payments on the utilities,mortgage,and insurance and still own it at years end.
The main advantage to renting vs owning your own home is,you have fewer expenses;no taxes to pay,no major maintenance and no property insurance. The disavantage to renting is, you make monthly payments and at the end of the year you have nothing to show for it. You also need permission from the landlord before doing anything to the home,and if you miss too many payments,you're out.
Next,the advantage of owning your own home are;having independence,no landlords to deal with,and maintaning the place to suit your own tastes. The disadvantages are;more expenses,such as property taxes,insurance and monthly utilities. You are responsible for any mainteneace,and long-term commitment to the place.
There are all kind of situations that make one better than the other. If you are only in one place for a short period of time,then renting is the choic. You may not have the income to own your own place,or you may not want to be bothered with the responsibilities of owning a place just yet. With owning your own home you have a place you can call your own,and no one can change that. Also,you have a place to start a family.
As you can see there are many differences between renting and owning your own home. There are advantages and disadvantages too. Between making monthly rent payments and monthly mortgage payments,it's sometime difficult to decide what is the best choice. If you don't have the income to make payments on a mortgage then renting is your choice. If you have a large family and don't like the hassel of moving all the time then owning your place is the choice. Myself,I prefer to own my own place.
The main advantage to renting vs owning your own home is,you have fewer expenses;no taxes to pay,no major maintenance and no property insurance. The disavantage to renting is, you make monthly payments and at the end of the year you have nothing to show for it. You also need permission from the landlord before doing anything to the home,and if you miss too many payments,you're out.
Next,the advantage of owning your own home are;having independence,no landlords to deal with,and maintaning the place to suit your own tastes. The disadvantages are;more expenses,such as property taxes,insurance and monthly utilities. You are responsible for any mainteneace,and long-term commitment to the place.
There are all kind of situations that make one better than the other. If you are only in one place for a short period of time,then renting is the choic. You may not have the income to own your own place,or you may not want to be bothered with the responsibilities of owning a place just yet. With owning your own home you have a place you can call your own,and no one can change that. Also,you have a place to start a family.
As you can see there are many differences between renting and owning your own home. There are advantages and disadvantages too. Between making monthly rent payments and monthly mortgage payments,it's sometime difficult to decide what is the best choice. If you don't have the income to make payments on a mortgage then renting is your choice. If you have a large family and don't like the hassel of moving all the time then owning your place is the choice. Myself,I prefer to own my own place.
City Life and Country Life
There are many difference between a large city and a small town. The most notable difference is the people who live there,as the size of the population. The scenery and buildings vary greatly both in size and number. Personaly, I perfer to live in a small town.
The people in the city are different from the people in a small town. Small town folks usually speak the same language,they're friendly and can be very helpful when assistance is needed. The city is multi-cultural,and people keep mostly to themselves.They are always busy and don't have time to relax. If you live in a small town,you have friends.In the city you have mostly aquantences.In a small town,I find the people looking out for each other,especially seniors and the elderly. For the people in the city there's no comparison,they have to fend for themselves.
Cities are becoming more populated every year if not daily. If you prefer a small town,you will find fewer people,no crowded stores to shop in,and easy access to them. If you prefer the city,there's more people,crowded shopping mails,supermarkets and offices and too many people for my liking. During the summer and the holiday season,the population of a small town can increase while there is little change in the city. What once was a small town becomes a large city with people escaping the hassle of the city in order to enjoy more quiet life style.
Huge buildings a lack of parks,pollution and crime are all part of city living.
Skyscrapers and condos are slowly taking over the large cities,while more and more subdivisions are taking over the small towns. In a small there still more green space,and less traffic noise,such as sirens every five minutes or so. In the city skyscaper or office towers block the view where you once could see a body of water.
Air and water pollution is slowly distroying our cities while for now it is the opposite in a small town. With the crime and accident rate steadly increasing in larger cities,more people are moving to smaller towns where they can live or retire in peace.
Today the small towns are being slowly gobbled up by the larger cities,with more people having to travel further away to escape them or to them to make a living.
Over-all if you have a choice where would you live? In a large over crowded crime filled city or a nice quiet friendly small town? Myself,I would prefer to live in a smal town.
The people in the city are different from the people in a small town. Small town folks usually speak the same language,they're friendly and can be very helpful when assistance is needed. The city is multi-cultural,and people keep mostly to themselves.They are always busy and don't have time to relax. If you live in a small town,you have friends.In the city you have mostly aquantences.In a small town,I find the people looking out for each other,especially seniors and the elderly. For the people in the city there's no comparison,they have to fend for themselves.
Cities are becoming more populated every year if not daily. If you prefer a small town,you will find fewer people,no crowded stores to shop in,and easy access to them. If you prefer the city,there's more people,crowded shopping mails,supermarkets and offices and too many people for my liking. During the summer and the holiday season,the population of a small town can increase while there is little change in the city. What once was a small town becomes a large city with people escaping the hassle of the city in order to enjoy more quiet life style.
Huge buildings a lack of parks,pollution and crime are all part of city living.
Skyscrapers and condos are slowly taking over the large cities,while more and more subdivisions are taking over the small towns. In a small there still more green space,and less traffic noise,such as sirens every five minutes or so. In the city skyscaper or office towers block the view where you once could see a body of water.
Air and water pollution is slowly distroying our cities while for now it is the opposite in a small town. With the crime and accident rate steadly increasing in larger cities,more people are moving to smaller towns where they can live or retire in peace.
Today the small towns are being slowly gobbled up by the larger cities,with more people having to travel further away to escape them or to them to make a living.
Over-all if you have a choice where would you live? In a large over crowded crime filled city or a nice quiet friendly small town? Myself,I would prefer to live in a smal town.
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