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Back on the farm in Summer

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I trailered a towable man lift (bucket lift) from Georgia to New York. The thing that made it eventful is that I had to drive my truck. My 2017 Chevy 3500 HD service truck (with only 31k miles) is not my Tesla. I have grown very accustomed to the Tesla self-driving, navigation and general hi-tech luxury. The truck, although I am very fond of my truck, is stressful and expensive to drive compared to the Tesla. Being on the farm alone has been an eye opener. I had forgotten how quiet and in-nature this place is. Very occasionaly a car or plane comes by and disrupts the void, but only occasionally. It has been very reflective. It is the first time I have been up here from Georgia without a specific date I must be back for... or so it seems. "All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone."-- Blaise Pasacal mid 1600s. I guess I am working on humanity's problems. It can take a lot out of you. I feel good about some of the pics I ha...
NPR has been doing a lot of pieces on Antarctica lately. This one caught me because I was so familiar with the folks in it. Dave Ainley, the helo 36J, were all very familiar and I could easily recognize the pilot's voice as Scottie's. That particular clip was short so it escaped capturing his normal profanity. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89239211
Here is a tough job. Sous Chef – Field Camps (2008-2009) Raytheon Polar Services Seeking a unique adventure as well as employment? How would you like to be one of the few people on the planet to have the opportunity to live and work in Antarctica? Raytheon Polar Services is the primary contractor for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) U.S. Antarctic Program. We are currently looking for a Sous Chef to deploy to field camps outside of McMurdo Antarctic research station on a contract basis from approximately October 2008 to February 2009. We are looking for Primary and Alternate employees to fill all contract positions. The Primary is first in line for the position. The Alternate is next in line to deploy should the Primary be unable to meet deployment requirements. If you like to live on the edge and are interested in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – go to www.RayJobs.com and apply today. Responsibilities: Produce high quality meals, in accordance with ...
Bonnie and I have split up.