- Nov 19, 2006
- 14,567
- 11,926
- Detector(s) used
- Garrett Fortune Hunter, White's CoinMaster, Garrett American S3, Compass Coin Magnum and a couple of others you will only find in museums!
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
Last night, close to clocking out, I walked all the way back to the "Dry Dock,"
as I usually do, to bring jacks back to the area where they can be connected to the chargers that have not been returned by the day shift selectors. (Lazy people....sheesh!)
Thomas, who is the Manager of the dry dock, was still there.
He has sought me out before to repair a leaking toilet and I also just replaced a broken faucet in the bathroom for him a few days ago.
He showed me a door frame, metal, that had been hit by a jack and wanted to know if I could fix it.
I looked it over and said that it wasn't too bad. I also said that I'd have to tell Shannon about it for him to authorize me to fix it.
Well, earlier last night, Shannon called me, Tristan, Kipp and Bryan into his office for a meeting.
Seems that there is some big inspection coming up and Shannon said that he wants everyone to work 10 hour days for the next two weeks to get things in order. Mostly Building/Grounds and safety issues.
My "Wheelhouse!"
Of course, I was the first to say yes.
I also said that I'd work all day on Friday after Thanksgiving.
Thomas also showed me a damaged electrical connector for his ticket processor.
I assured him that I could fix it and that I'd make myself a note to take care of it first thing on Monday when I came in.
He looked at me with a look of gratitude and said, "I'm sure glad that Shannon hired you."
Folks,
Sometimes one has a job.
Sometimes one has a place to go work.
A place where they feel respected and appreciated.
I am fortunate enough to have both!
Time to check on them boiled peanuts I got simmering!
Y'all have a great weekend!
Best,
Scott
ADDED:
I was told by Kipp that I have been chosen, through a discussion between Shannon and Kipp, that I would be classified as a Material Handling Equipment Repair Specialist. I'm pretty sure that I'll be sent to attend classes in specialized repairs offered by the Crown Forklift Manufacturer.
I can only assume that this will equate to a pay increase!
Kipp and his wife.
as I usually do, to bring jacks back to the area where they can be connected to the chargers that have not been returned by the day shift selectors. (Lazy people....sheesh!)
Thomas, who is the Manager of the dry dock, was still there.
He has sought me out before to repair a leaking toilet and I also just replaced a broken faucet in the bathroom for him a few days ago.
He showed me a door frame, metal, that had been hit by a jack and wanted to know if I could fix it.
I looked it over and said that it wasn't too bad. I also said that I'd have to tell Shannon about it for him to authorize me to fix it.
Well, earlier last night, Shannon called me, Tristan, Kipp and Bryan into his office for a meeting.
Seems that there is some big inspection coming up and Shannon said that he wants everyone to work 10 hour days for the next two weeks to get things in order. Mostly Building/Grounds and safety issues.
My "Wheelhouse!"
Of course, I was the first to say yes.
I also said that I'd work all day on Friday after Thanksgiving.
Thomas also showed me a damaged electrical connector for his ticket processor.
I assured him that I could fix it and that I'd make myself a note to take care of it first thing on Monday when I came in.
He looked at me with a look of gratitude and said, "I'm sure glad that Shannon hired you."
Folks,
Sometimes one has a job.
Sometimes one has a place to go work.
A place where they feel respected and appreciated.
I am fortunate enough to have both!
Time to check on them boiled peanuts I got simmering!
Y'all have a great weekend!
Best,
Scott
ADDED:
I was told by Kipp that I have been chosen, through a discussion between Shannon and Kipp, that I would be classified as a Material Handling Equipment Repair Specialist. I'm pretty sure that I'll be sent to attend classes in specialized repairs offered by the Crown Forklift Manufacturer.
I can only assume that this will equate to a pay increase!
Kipp and his wife.
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