What do you do for a living?

**Teep** · 06-02-10

Originally Posted by Yetto

I make my living as an artist assistant.

just curious... what kind of art?

-tp

**Leisha** · 06-02-10

Technical Integrity Specialist for a Major Oil Company...retired back on contract... double dipping!!

Nothing to do with BP, oil rigs, drilling or undersea...just to be clear!!!

**Leisha** · 06-02-10

Originally Posted by Teep

just curious... what kind of art?

-tp

The kind where the assistant is NAKED!!

**apessino** · 06-02-10

I make videogames.

**kkaykk** · 06-02-10

Originally Posted by SKID

Aw jealous. I trained to become a Canoeing Instructor but the local authority pulled the plug on the programme they were due to run where I was to be employed

Passed my test and never used it again but I've been getting pangs to start again as the Olympic Canoeing Centre is currently being built right on my doorstep and the craving is getting a bit too much to ignore.

I later became a sailing instructor which I enjoyed but my full-time career (a better paid and warmer one at that) took over and again I've not used the skills I learnt.

Skid... you should go for it with the Centre being built right next to you.

Although I received most of kayak training and certifications here in the states, I have gone across the pond a few times to receive some training in Wales. There is some real bad ass water there, but it does sharpen your skills. One good thing about the training in the UK was the fact that everybody would always have a few pints at the end of the day. Well sometimes more than a few.

**SKID** · 06-02-10

Originally Posted by kkaykk

Skid... you should go for it with the Centre being built right next to you.

Although I received most of kayak training and certifications here in the states, I have gone across the pond a few times to receive some training in Wales. There is some real bad ass water there, but it does sharpen your skills. One good thing about the training in the UK was the fact that everybody would always have a few pints at the end of the day. Well sometimes more than a few.

My exact thought too and not only that you get to give the course a dry run way before any Olympiads set foot there

Wales was were I took most of my heavy training, well Herefordshire/Wales as was meandered across the boarder up and down the same stretch of water.

The most local Canoeing Club charges £75 per year or £45 for just six months if you're a fair weather boatman. For this fee you get the free use of the clubs Canoes, wet suit and float vest..................why am I even "thinking" about it???

Well what with being a husband and father that work 5 days a week that's also an avid motorcyclist spending what time I can out with mates riding I don't think my family will like it........................unless I get them involved in Canoeing and this is my intention

**Scorch** · 06-02-10

Dude, I've been seeing the signs up as well, and am also keen to give it a bash. I used to be a keen paddle-skier, and have done a little white water canoeing back in SA.

**AZ-J** · 06-02-10

Originally Posted by asphalt assault

I work for a powersports tradeshow called Dealer Expo. We also run the Motorcycle Shows here in the U.S.

Then please convince someone to have one in Phoenix again. Please!

**Yetto** · 06-02-10

Originally Posted by Teep

just curious... what kind of art?

-tp

Teep
I work for Ellsworth Kelly. He makes paintings and sculpture.

**Yetto** · 06-02-10

Originally Posted by Leisha

The kind where the assistant is NAKED!!

Not without a hefty raise

**SKID** · 06-03-10

Originally Posted by Scorch

Dude, I've been seeing the signs up as well, and am also keen to give it a bash. I used to be a keen paddle-skier, and have done a little white water canoeing back in SA.

I got something in mind then mate. We can talk about it over the weekend

**steve n rose** · 06-03-10

Hey, what's going on here? Scorch and Skid planning on meeting up to dicuss canoodling!

**ERDocDave** · 06-03-10

ER doc by day, Daddy by night, recovering muscian in my head, and a happy rider going between it all.

**SKID** · 06-06-10

Originally Posted by steve n rose

Hey, what's going on here? Scorch and Skid planning on meeting up to dicuss canoodling!

Ah and not only canoodling, we even shared a tent.

**cupcake** · 06-06-10

Hi, I'm a Nurse Anesthetist by day ( when i'm not on call) and landscaper/sun worshipper when I'm home. The northeast just doesn't get enough sun

. It's really nice to hear from everyone and learn about all the different professions that comprise the F800 community.

**n564db** · 06-07-10

I manage folks building websites for car dealers by day; I'm an FAA mechanic by night (as well as a pilot) for a local flying club (and I'm building my own plane....an RV-8).

**Roadpizza** · 06-07-10

Have you been introduced to Dunny? Try the Adult Section...

Originally Posted by n564db

I manage folks building websites for car dealers by day; I'm an FAA mechanic by night (as well as a pilot) for a local flying club (and I'm building my own plane....an RV-8).

**steve n rose** · 06-07-10

Adult section's no good, he doesn't have 100 posts up yet!

**Roadpizza** · 06-07-10

Oh now, that does put a cork in it doesn't it? Tsk, tsk....

**dixon45** · 06-21-10

Well i am a doctor and practice in my college hospital.Its been two years that i am practicing.So any body else here who is a doctor.

**Leisha** · 06-21-10

Originally Posted by dixon45

Well i am a doctor and practice in my college hospital.Its been two years that i am practicing.So any body else here who is a doctor.

No a doctor, when will you start doing things well, rather than just 'practicing'.

**jdd3** · 06-21-10

keeping the basics running oil heating and water plumbing

**f8oost** · 06-21-10

HS Math and CAD Teacher

**Neptune** · 06-22-10

Serving Queen and Country here.

**EJ_92606** · 06-29-10

Originally Posted by asphalt assault

I work for a powersports tradeshow called Dealer Expo. We also run the Motorcycle Shows here in the U.S.

Hey, I'm in Irvine too. I ride a Grey ST, what about you?

**dacrazyrn** · 06-30-10

Originally Posted by dixon45

Well i am a doctor and practice in my college hospital.Its been two years that i am practicing.So any body else here who is a doctor.

Not an MD, but an Emergency Room RN here. Oh and amateur photographer.

**lmclamore** · 06-30-10

Museum Specialist with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum here.

**housecalldoc** · 07-12-10

Integrative Housecall Medicine [mixes of IM and Psy,allopathic and herbal] with a very

strong emphasis on lifestyle and nutritional modification to produce longevity.

Housecalls only,no office,only a cellphone,no hmo, no medicare,no private insurance,

A Patmos practice
cash only
Lone Wolf,Outlyer,and counter cultured

No Bullshit

Waiting for 2012 and BEYOND

**Roadpizza** · 07-12-10

Originally Posted by housecalldoc

no bullshit

waiting for 2012 and beyond

**Nodnarb** · 07-14-10

I am a principal at an elementary school in South Korea.....one of only a handful in Korea that employs an Immersion Program.......50/50 curriculum..(Western/Korean)......I love my job.......14 weeks of paid vacation a year. Trying to finish my Doctorate on top of that........

**orso** · 09-03-10

Hi , i'm a phisioterapist in genoa, italy, i work for AISM , multiple sclerosis association of Italy

**Richard230** · 09-03-10

After 35 years working for a municipal government engineering department I am finally retired and receiving a nice pension for doing nothing productive.

**pedantic_pete** · 09-03-10

Originally Posted by Richard230

After 35 years working for a municipal government engineering department I am finally retired and receiving a nice pension for doing nothing productive.

Good on you - you deserve it!

**laptraffic** · 09-03-10

Jeeez...I'm a little more blue-collar than most. I'm an operations manager for a garbage company.
I had been a fire fighter for 18 years, but the stress that went along with it had taken it's toll on me. I have to admire those that make a life long commitment to fire/rescue/police/emergency room care personnel. When I turned in my pager I felt like a sack of bricks had been removed from the back of my neck. You guys rock....

**silver970** · 09-03-10

Nice change of pace here....

I'm an Oil & Gas Consultant. Mostly oilsands construction projects and environmental remediation/reclamation work. Build the new sites in the winter and out the old ones to bed in the summer. Keeps the karma in check with mother nature

Married 8 years and am one of the lucky ones in my business whose wife doesn't mind my working abroad. (And riding when I'm home) Wife has no interest in riding and I have no interest in making my wife do anything she doesn't want to. Tried it with the grey hair to prove it was a futile endeavor.

Great to see the varied cross-section of folks here.

**Gibby** · 09-04-10

I farm about 800 acres/ranch 368 head of cattle/right now about 127 meat goats, and truck(haul grain).. part time(time permitting) I work for my uncle building drag car motors. Served 8 yrs in Army as a machinist/welder, and drove over the road for 9 yrs. Been sort of my own boss.... usually weather and time are....lol for the last 13 yrs.

**GrahamG** · 09-04-10

I'm just a guest here gathering info on the F800,but haveing read this excellent thread,i'm not sure i'm worthy of owning one.
I'm officially of retirement age,but i still do Home Automation installs.On the bright side I do still play in a pub band.
No wonder I bought a Harley.

Graham.

**Gibby** · 09-04-10

Never too old to ride....Graham! When ya get to where ya can't hold it up, ya just get a smaller, lighter one!

**AZ-J** · 09-04-10

Or a 3-wheel Spyder...

**The Nightingale** · 10-18-10

I'm an aircraft engineer by trade....

For those in the states I hold the European equivalent of the A&P licences for both light and large aircraft. These days I'm working on the tiddlers (narrow body aircraft, mostly Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 series machines)

Where I'm working I have a small fleet of 11 aircraft to keep flying safely, with a team of mechanics. All good fun!

**The Nightingale** · 10-18-10

Originally Posted by lmclamore

Museum Specialist with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum here.

What a wonderful job to have - my wife is insanely jealous!

**The Nightingale** · 10-18-10

Originally Posted by Nodnarb

I am a principal at an elementary school in South Korea.....one of only a handful in Korea that employs an Immersion Program.......50/50 curriculum..(Western/Korean)......I love my job.......14 weeks of paid vacation a year. Trying to finish my Doctorate on top of that........

Wow Respect! Anyone who dedicates themselves like that has -got- to be cool.
I'm a contractor, which means I don't really get any holiday, but my shift allows me to get home for a few days every couple of weeks.

**BMW Barbie** · 10-18-10

I was an IT Manager for the Dept of Defence running a 350 pc network for level 1,2,4 fibre optics and passports. Then 2 years ago I was outsourced after 24 yrs government service including the army, the federal police bomb squad before IT. It was at the height of the GFC so decided to go back to shool where I'm almost finished an advance diploma in Accounting.. we will always have taxes.. so I thought it was a good idea at the time. It is my desire to become an accountant with a sense of humour... LOL

**Dunny** · 10-18-10

decided to go back to shool

Not a moment too soon.

**crick0234** · 10-18-10

Originally Posted by apessino

I make videogames.

same here. i'm over at EA. i make art for games and film

www.alberttruong.com

**Teep** · 10-18-10

nice aL - I got buddies at harmonix here in cambridge that do the same.

-tp

**crick0234** · 10-18-10

the world... is tiny!

i wish i could get discounts on rockband controllers

**Gunfun44** · 10-18-10

I'm an office manager at a large A/C Company and a part time( or should I say semi-retired). gunsmith

Avid Historian, reenactor and race fan. Now an avid F800ST rider!

**hotshoe** · 10-25-10

I do body alignment and reconstruction.

**Judy** · 10-25-10

Hi all
I am self employed for 14 years, I have a lovely little painting company and a great team that work with me. Just Ask Judy "Painting" Specializing in custom Interior painting and I love it just love it. I spend my working days inside beautiful homes or making dreams come true by making an old space into a new look, I also take on exterior but the weather can be abit tricky so Interior wins out. The people I meet are wonderful the colors bold and daring to calm. I live in a four season resort style community. I'm riding my F800st whenever I choose unless theres a designer who has a deadline - work pays for the fuel .. I have two great kids (not so little) a 7 1/2 yr old grandaughter ( she rides already am I proud or what) , and another one on the way. The winters are cold and long so instead of becoming all boo hoo about it, I snowboard with all my nieces,nephews and cousins so time flys here in The Blue Mountains.

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