Vents: Random Acts of Venting!

[Bo D]

@ Olias - That's observant and I hadn't considered that, but you're right.

@ Pari - Yup, that's exactly who I thought of also.

I really believe that Pari is honest enough to take constructive criticism without getting all bent out of shape and making comments about  language/spelling police persons.

[me]

I really believe that Pari is honest enough to take constructive criticism without getting all bent out of shape and making comments about  language/spelling police persons.

It was a joke Olias a joke.....

[Henry Hawk]

It was a joke Olias a joke.....

he must need a vacation..because he got all serious with me too....

[Palehorse]

"The Troll Prophecy" 

[Bo D]

Yes....I DO need a vacation!!! 

[The Troll]

Old Fart who just wants to gripe- - -V



Troll - - -V



Troll Spray - - -V



Troll Advice - - - V

  GO TO HELL,  DAMN THAT'S A GOOD PICTURE OF ME.  I wonder if I could get that picture for my logo.  I could use the spray under my arms and take the shit down my Troll Hole, under the bridge, where I look through the cracks and look at the pretty young things that walk over.

  Not old fat broads, that like to squat over graves and hate men.  You know the women I'm talking about, the ones that should wear a WIDE LOAD sign on their ass.  Some of the women like little, ***** men, the one's they know they can whip.

The Troll, thanks

[The Troll]

Since you either don't know what I meant by click the link or were just too damn stubborn to and are trying to bully me I copied and pasted it for you so you could read it, you can read can't you?  Do not even think about calling my ex a scab.  He was a dues paying member of local #22 in Indy and never worked one day for a scab company and worked harder and under worse conditions than you ever had to so get off your high horse and, like Sandy said, quit attacking the posters and learn to have a decent conversation or go play games on your computer because you'll soon find out no one will bother to post to you because you are such an arrogant ass know-it-all.

http://www.ironworkers.org/ 
BECOMING AN IRONWORKER

    * QUALITIES
    * CAREERS
    * BENEFITS
    * APPRENTICESHIP
    * OPPORTUNITIES
    * NEXT STEPS

So what do ironworkers actually do?

Simply put, they do it all.

The common misperception is that ironworkers only erect buildings and bridges, but the fact of the matter is, ironworking is a multi-faceted trade. Most ironworkers do more than one type of ironwork and each has its own challenges and required skills.

Most ironwork is done outdoors and can be carried on year-round except in very severe weather. In many cases, however, there is indoor work that is coordinated to correspond with bad weather. Safety devices such as nets, safety belts, and scaffolding are used to reduce the risk of injury and there is a great deal of climbing, balancing, and reaching.

The following list is a sample of the type of work that ironworkers perform:

    * Structural Buildings and Bridges
    * Reinforcing and Post Tensioning
    * Ornamental
    * Rigging and Machinery Moving
    * Welding and Burning
    * Amusement Equipment and Rides
    * Architectural and Structural Precast
    * Bank Vaults and Doors
    * Canopies
    * Conveyors
    * Detention Facilities (Jail Cells)
    * Doors – Metal and Roll-up
    * Drilling Platforms – Offshore
    * Geodesic Domes
    * Metal Buildings
    * Overhead Cranes
    * Plant Maintenance
    * Towers
 
http://www.ironworkers.org/becoming/careers.aspx

Structural Ironworking

Have you seen workers walking around on the steel framework of large buildings under construction? Those daredevils are structural ironworkers – also known as "cowboys of the skies." Their job is to unload, erect, and connect fabricated iron members to form the skeleton of a structure. Structural ironworkers work on the construction of industrial, commercial, and large residential buildings, as well as on towers, bridges, stadiums and prefabricated metal buildings. They also erect and install pre-cast beams, columns and panels.
Reinforcing and Post Tensioning Ironworking

Have you heard the term rebar? If you have, you may know that it is reinforcing ironworkers who fabricate and place these steel bars in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures. Concrete in which reinforcing steel rods (that's rebar to you and me) have been embedded is widely used in building construction. Rebar is placed on suitable supports and is then tied together with tie wire. Reinforcing ironworkers have to carry the heavy steel bars from one point to another quite frequently, so don't think you can slack off in the workout department! As we move into the 21st Century, rebar is also fabricated out of composite material – not steel. But that doesn't matter, ironworkers still install it. Reinforcing ironworkers also install Post Tensioning Tendons (cables). These cables are placed in concrete forms along with the reinforcing steel. After the concrete is poured and hardened, the ironworkers stress the tendons using hydraulic jacks and pumps. This technology allows structures to span greater distances between supporting columns. Reinforcing ironworkers are employed wherever reinforced concrete is used in the construction of such structures as buildings, highways, drainage channels, bridges, stadiums, and airports.
Ornamental Ironworking

Ornamental ironworkers install metal windows into masonry or wooden openings of a building. They also erect the curtain wall and window wall systems that cover the steel or reinforced concrete structure of a building. Some refer to these systems as the "skin" of the building. Windows, curtain wall and window wall systems are usually fabricated out of extruded aluminum shapes and may have panels of glass, metal, masonry or composite materials consisting of different colors. As an example of this type of work, the ornamental ironworkers in Chicago erected the curtain wall that covers the 110 story steel structure of the Sears Tower office building. In addition to working on the skin of a building, ornamental ironworkers also install and erect metal stairways, cat walks, gratings, ladders, doors of all types, railings, fencing, gates, metal screens, elevator fronts, platforms and entranceways. A variety of materials are used in fabricating this type of work, for example, aluminum, steel, bronze and composites. This type of work is fastened to the structure by bolting or welding. Ornamental ironworkers are commonly referred to as "finishers" and are employed in construction of large commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
Rigging and Machinery Moving

Rigging is an integral part of the ironworking trade. Structural, reinforcing and ornamental ironworkers all do this type of work. Any ironworker that does rigging must have knowledge of fiber line, wire rope, hooks, skids, rollers, proper hand signals, and hoisting equipment, as well as have comprehensive training on safety issues. Ironworker riggers load, unload, move and set machinery, structural steel, curtain walls, and any other materials or work falling under the jurisdiction of the Ironworker. This work is done using equipment like power hoists, cranes, derricks, forklifts and aerial lifts, or by hand, using a series of blocks and tackle.
Welding and Burning

Structural, reinforcing, ornamental, and rigging ironworkers all perform welding to secure their work to the structure. Welding and burning equipment are considered "tools of the trade." Almost every construction project on which an ironworker works requires these essential skills. In order to become proficient in these tasks, the ironworker apprentice and/or journeyman learns how to burn and weld at one of the 160 ironworker training centers located throughout North America. Upon completion of training, the ironworker student will have the opportunity to be tested to become a certified welder. This designation meets the American Welding Society's welding codes normally specified by the jobsite engineer.
Many Other Skilled Jobs

In addition to the five best-known categories of ironwork, which are explained above, ironworkers perform a wide variety of other specialized work. This includes, but is not limited to, architectural and structural precast, amusement equipment and rides, bank vaults and doors, canopies, conveyors, doors - metal and roll-up, offshore drilling platforms, geodesic domes, detention facilities (jail cells), metal buildings, overhead cranes, plant maintenance and towers.

   Well, I was right.  No where did see that a Ironworker did pipefitting.  Now I know of people who have called themselves Ironworker that did pipefitting were scabs.  I never said the the man that got away from you was a scab.  He is a very lucky and a hard working man.  Enough said.

The Troll 

[Sandy Eggo]

Olias, I think one of us needs a vacation. My last remark to you was about your statement regarding people who want to demand everyone speak English, but can't themselves.

Although I agree about Pari being reasonable and I'd even toss in good-humored; I'm comfortable enough to admit, that I'm guilty of the "I" thing also....so thanks for the mini-lesson.

[pariann]

That should be "for Brent and me." 

Hint: remove "Brent and" and you will see what I mean.

Naw......I'm following the lead here...not leading.   I declare today: Improper Grammar Friday.

[The Troll]

Well I managed to miss this bullshit.  I will repeat this to you once again.......you don't know the facts behind my situation.  I'll go check out the job....but there is very little chance that I will be hired if I have to answer one particular question.  I USUALLY appreciate job leads, but I most certainly don't appreciate the way this one was given to me.   You are a grade A ass.   I know who you are, and here shortly, I'll know what you look like. Trust me no matter WHERE I ever get a job, if it's in a customer service position, I will happily pass you off to someone else.   I never want to acquire one red cent from someone who treats others the way you do in writing.

I know you are a man hater.  I sorry you got such a piece of shit for a husband.  But, I'll bet he was a good looking stud and had a little bad boy in him.  That what young women think they want in a man.  These men know their good looking, most don't want to work and I if they do, the family is the last to get it.  I've seen it over and over and over.  They get some kids and they shag ass.

  Now this isn't a smart remark.  I know of a lot of people who have gotten disability Social Security.  Since I don't know all of the story and I don't think I want to know.  You sure seem very smart and very good with English.  If I were you, I sure would go for disability Social Security.  Let me tell you one thing.  They automatically turn you down the first time.  When you try the first time, you go on their books.  Even if you don't get for a year or so.  They have to go back and pick the money from the first time.  That why lawyer want you to have them to help you with your S.S claim.

   You lay off of me and I lay off of you.  I have never abused my wife and I really don't like abusing you.  But for some reason, I some times I think you enjoy it, or why do you keep coming back.  For you and me this is not a Win, Win situation.  Peace?

The Troll

[me]

Naw......I'm following the lead here...not leading.   I declare today: Improper Grammar Friday.

Oh, goodie....I can be "me" finally.....  

[pariann]

But I'll be back on the job tomorrow.

[Henry Hawk]

well poop!....the day is half over..

[Bo D]

well poop!....the day is half over..

WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!! That means I'm half a day closer to vacation!!!!!

[Palehorse]

WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!! That means I'm half a day closer to vacation!!!!!

You mean your half a day closer to "officially" being on vacation. . . I find the mind goes on vacation the Monday just prior, and spends the week convincing the rest of you that its close enough!