Slow day at work. What do [i]YOU[/i] do?

[Jackpine]

Originally Posted by cleatus12r

I had no idea that was actually happening. Wow. I actually have expressed an interest in becoming a LEO too. Folks have forgotten how their actions affect everyone around them.

People are getting desperate! These are hard times. I do hope the measures the current administration are taking will turn things around soon. Paul Krugman, Nobel Prize winner in Economics, had an opinion piece in our paper today. He figures the Government's actions have saved us from much worse. He says, in the 30's, the Government took a hands-off approach, the banking system collapsed, and this allowed us to sink into a depression.

Anyway, I'm hopeful. Any proactive approach has got to be better than just sitting by and saying "NO" to everything, like our beloved Arizona Senator Jon Kyle is doing. It honestly wouldn't bother me if these guys say no as long as they come up with some alternate plan that looks like it has a chance of doing something positive. They never seem to do this - they're very happy with the status quo.

- Jack

[Circuit]

...and see... in my line of work we are swamped since our Ontario Government is giving grants to municipalities to upgrade/repair their infrastructure. I drive truck for a sewer and water main company and there is a lot of work out there for us.

I average 62 hours a week.

Just an example of a government doing something positive. It doesn't happen often.

[Diesel Rookie]

Fortunatley for me I am in the drinking water industry for one of the bigest districts in California. We have a very old infastructure so there is always a pump or something else to fix.

Although in the summer when the plants are at full throttle because of water demand I have some down time. I usually find myself checking the PHP forum for interesting topics or shopping on the internet for parts I cannot afford.

Cody we have a maintenance department that is hiring people with comercial licenses.

[Power Hungry]

Or worse, blowing all your cash in the gameroom! LOL

[average-joe]

Originally Posted by Power Hungry

Or worse, blowing all your cash in the gameroom! LOL

I blew it all!

[Diesel Rookie]

No worries Cody. I was more kidding than serious. Sometimes this state drives me nuts and I have lived here all my life.

[Sburn]

Originally Posted by Diesel Rookie

Sometimes this state drives me nuts and I have lived here all my life.

Yep, same story here. The climate and proximity to some family are pretty much the only things that keep my wife and I here in CA. See me location above? Nutcase central, right?

[cleatus12r]

Originally Posted by Diesel Rookie

Cody we have a maintenance department that is hiring people with comercial licenses.

Thanks, but sunny California isn't my cup o' tea.

[Jackpine]

Originally Posted by Groovy Chick

Hey, Jack... any online link to that article that you know of?

Corey et all - Sorry I've been so slow on this. Here's a link: http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/304320.php

I listen to him on the radio a lot. He seems to have it together.

- Jack

[Caforddude]

No slow day for me on Wed...

2 pedestrian street robberies, 1 victim ended up in the hospital with a head injury. Witness got license plate. Pursuit of vehicle near the 100mph mark.

2 suspects caught, 1 3 year old into child protective custody by Child Protective Services and two folks to jail.