We’ve had a complaint about the possible nerdiness of the last post. Here then is some un-code-related jibber jabber.
Person 4 has graduated from Dishwasher Emptier / Putter-Away-er , to Full Dishwasher Operator after a two year apprenticeship of joy and tears. She almost packed it in to be a Laundry Hanger-outer but found her heart lay with the crockery. She gained her Loading and Soap Dispenser ticket tonight, which combined with her Emptying ticket makes her a Full Operator. Tonight we went over effective placement and efficiency (cutting boards go down the right side nicely where the overhead spinny thing doesn’t hit them). The most important lesson on any job though is of course safety so we also went over hazard and spill prevention. This means when the rolled up towel on the floor under the machine is wet, the rubber seal needs cleaned. You take the wet towel and use a corner to clean the soap scum off the seal then take the towel to the laundry and trade it for a dry one, which goes back on the floor. Unfortunately the position does not include a pay increase as Person 4 is currently grounded for two weeks on another matter.
Bit of interesting news, my new work may be buying out my old work which continues to nose dive into oblivion. Did I tell you I ran into my old boss while I was waiting for the train to Sydney? Hadn’t seen or spoken to him since leaving work one day and just not going back. It was interesting. Anyway it seems they may be selling the joint, or looking for a bail-out at least. Wouldn’t that be something if I ended up being my old boss’ new boss, if you follow me. Don’t know if I could handle it; like an all-syrup squishy.
Lastly here is a boat I made, loosely based on 1930’s Chriscraft runabouts. Radio controlled, independent twin props (means you can have one forward and one reverse for tight turns). Top is made from 100 year old mahogany (which was the siding on an old post office they tore down) and cypress pine inlay , the hull is Australian blood gum (from a pallet at work) and pacific maple. Electronics and motors came from a remote controlled tractor I got off ebay for 10 bucks, props are Wingrush at $8 for the pair also on ebay. 9 coats of lacquer, although it’s been in the salt since then. And about 30 hours labour to build it.
Person 4 has graduated from Dishwasher Emptier / Putter-Away-er , to Full Dishwasher Operator after a two year apprenticeship of joy and tears. She almost packed it in to be a Laundry Hanger-outer but found her heart lay with the crockery. She gained her Loading and Soap Dispenser ticket tonight, which combined with her Emptying ticket makes her a Full Operator. Tonight we went over effective placement and efficiency (cutting boards go down the right side nicely where the overhead spinny thing doesn’t hit them). The most important lesson on any job though is of course safety so we also went over hazard and spill prevention. This means when the rolled up towel on the floor under the machine is wet, the rubber seal needs cleaned. You take the wet towel and use a corner to clean the soap scum off the seal then take the towel to the laundry and trade it for a dry one, which goes back on the floor. Unfortunately the position does not include a pay increase as Person 4 is currently grounded for two weeks on another matter.
Bit of interesting news, my new work may be buying out my old work which continues to nose dive into oblivion. Did I tell you I ran into my old boss while I was waiting for the train to Sydney? Hadn’t seen or spoken to him since leaving work one day and just not going back. It was interesting. Anyway it seems they may be selling the joint, or looking for a bail-out at least. Wouldn’t that be something if I ended up being my old boss’ new boss, if you follow me. Don’t know if I could handle it; like an all-syrup squishy.
Lastly here is a boat I made, loosely based on 1930’s Chriscraft runabouts. Radio controlled, independent twin props (means you can have one forward and one reverse for tight turns). Top is made from 100 year old mahogany (which was the siding on an old post office they tore down) and cypress pine inlay , the hull is Australian blood gum (from a pallet at work) and pacific maple. Electronics and motors came from a remote controlled tractor I got off ebay for 10 bucks, props are Wingrush at $8 for the pair also on ebay. 9 coats of lacquer, although it’s been in the salt since then. And about 30 hours labour to build it.
4 comments:
wow, that boat looks great
but, um...
i gotta know, just how do you plan on riding in it? it's so small.
unless the baboon army is planning on hiring rhesus monkeys i just don't see this working out.
as your friend i have to say, seriously, you need to think bigger.
What drove you to build it sir?
pennance for twenty years of hard living
cool boat.
is making one of these standard penance for hard living?
If so, may need some pointers.
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