ItsNotFair

“There are way too many friends I want to see again on the trail, too many hikes I want to spend some miles with, and not near enough vacation time to do it all.

ItsNotFair.”

“Quit your job.













Wasn't that helpful? :o)”

“:).. tempting, isn't it?”

“"Fair"?

HAHAHHAHHAHHAHAHhhhahhahhahhha... !”

“So much to see and do
Not enough time...”

“So many trails...so many trips...so many activities...so many books to read...so many shows to see...so many things to learn...so many people to get to know...so many problems to solve...so little time...so little money...”

“Play the lottery as often as possible.”

“Somebody must be learning to program in Visual Basic with all of the thread names that don't have spaces. Too much programming I tell ya.”

“Claim you have an anxeity disorder and the woods calm you.

Honest, it's a medical condition!



and play the lottery.”

“HPM, funny you should show up just when DH is making an observation about all the thread titles with no spaces....

Dayhiker, those are ALL TownDAWG's threads... 'cept one. Who was that, that violated TD's trademark? I forget....”

“WaddayameanFritz?”

“TD, after the re-organization of our company, my operating group was assigned to a new division. I was worried about this until my new boss told me yesterday that we will be taking an executive retreat in February,,,,,,,,,,backpacking for 4 days, all expenses/travel paid by company. I think I am going to like the new division management.”

“chili36? you just said that to really hack me off.. andmake me jealous.. and so you could gloat.. didn't ya?.. admit it.

:)”

“Computer Systems Support:
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Developed custom database applications to track and examine customer satisfaction, response to audit findings, corrective and preventive actions, nonstandard material variance, production efficiencies and product waste in an analytical manner. The level of detail surpassed any system previously available.

Integrated computer systems support into the decision making process, synthesizing my proficiencies in Word Processing (WordPerfect, Word), Spreadsheets and Numerical Analysis (Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, Quattro Plus), Database Information (Access, Vbasic 4.0), HTML Web Page Design (Frontpage 98, Java), Communications (Netscape, Internet Explorer) and Computer-Based Training (Macromedia AuthorWare, Dreamweaver 4).”

“If it makes you feel any better TD, the tradeoff is that I now have to take over the operational group,,,,much bigger headache!!!! However, my boss, (Vice President) and his immediate boss (President of the Division) are both avid backpackers. Hopefully this will translate to more time in the woods for me.”

“I knowed you wuz a puter guy.

It would have really showed if the thread title had been #&%!$in'Moanin'.Its.Not.Fair.ThreadTitle”

“LOL...

anyways.. I have about decided.. as much as I like 4-5 days trips.. that if I burn three days of vacation to go do Georgia in March.. it really screws up the rest of my year..

I am thinking what makes more sense is to do trips where I only burn one day of vacation at a time. Instead of ONE 5 dayer, I can do like THREE 3 dayers.. :)”

“A year ago, I quit my full time job and went "prn." Now I coordinate my work schedule around my life scedule. I go backpacking whenever I wish and it's great! I'm also much less stressed out and a more pleasant human being than I used to be.”

“That way, I can go do JoshMan's trip in Jan, WD's trip in Feb, and my trip in Mar.

:)

(and have only burned three days of vacation.)”

“but naw.. I ain't no computer guy..”

“Continuous Process Improvement:
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Served as supplier quality assurance liaison for several automotive (Ford, Nissan, GM) manufacturing plants; e.g., Mexico City MX, Juarez MX, Lorain OH, Strongsville, OH, Louisville KY, and Wixom MI. Performed supplier audits, initiated and coordinated corrective actions, and developed a method to collect and report internal audit information electronically.

Utilized the techniques of Total Quality Management (TQM), the Deming 14 Management Practices, and Kaizen to establish complete quality control departments from receiving through final inspection. Conducted various experiments as a part of our effort to improve process and product quality. Remodeled laboratory area to improve efficiency and utilization of work areas. Contributed as technical writer to develop and recommend inspection and sampling techniques.

Developed linear matrixes capable of providing AI control systems to improve process capabilities, and product performances. Created analytical methodology to screen and analyze potato flours using near-infrared technology resulting in Cycle Time Reduction.

Successfully fulfilled the requirements for the ASQ Certified Quality Technician (1991), ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (1986), and currently serve as ASQ Section 1121 Chairperson, Recertification/Training.”

“TD, you sound a lot like all of these six sigma guys who are swarming into our company.”

“six sigma.. :).. don't get me started on that fad..”

“We haven't even implemented it yet, TD and I am already tired of hearing about it.”

“six sigma.”

“Humanpackmule: I'm not offended or anything, but please don't wish anxiety disorder on anyone. I have it and have had three breakdowns over twenty years. In 1999 they wanted me to take two years off work. I went back to work after three months. My doctor told me yesterday (routine visit) that I'm an obessive/compulsive workaholic high school teacher. I told her that maybe I'm a borderline case. 'Doug,' she said, 'nothing's borderline about you.' (I've known her for 20 years.)”

“six sigma == sucks smegma”

“woohoo I thought for sure I'd get bleeped for that one (BSEG)”

“Sorry to hear that Gremlin. I've known a few that suffer from it myself.”

“Just poking at TD not those who suffer.”

“Actually, the problem is that you can't hike worth a $hit. You can drive to the trailheads, but if anything unexpected happens - or you meet someone you know, you become a basketcase and have to drive home - usually weeping and if you need gas you have a major problem there.

Funny things happen, though. I had one buddy who was my contact with the outside world and I went to his place on the weekends. Meanwhile (this is when I was ill in the autumn of '99), I had to see my therapist every Monday and my doctor every Thursday. Invariably the first question was, 'Are you going to hurt yourself?' and the second was, 'Are you going to hurt anyone else?' Anyhoo, my buddy who, like me, is a Sensitive New Age Guy said, 'You want therapy? I'll give ya f****ing therapy.' and pulled out his trap maching, a box of clays and a couple of shotguns - a model 12 with a Cutts Compensator (talk about '50's nostalgia), a Special trap 760 and a Sporting clay Beretta A300.

Well I'm a lousy shotgun shot, but I busted everything that day, even doubles at Olympic speed. When I saw my therapist on Monday, I got questions 1 and 2 and then she asked me if the medication was beginning to take effect. I answered, 'I guess so; I've never shot so well.' THINGS YOU DO NOT SAY TO A THERAPIST!

She didn't want me to go back to work because she worked two days a week in my high school and had heard me shouting at my students and thought my job was part of the problem. Now, I'm a rugby coach and sometimes coach volleyball. I teach seniors (17 year-olds) and love my job. Like many depressives I have a wicked (I mean wicked) sense of humour and often threaten them with a horrible death where the police would find only their teeth and nails in a pool of blood - or that I was going to rip out their lungs, or rip off their lips. Great fun and no-one is the slightest bit afraid of me.

Well, I told my kids about the therapist/work thing and we all had a good laugh. One day I was bauling out a kid and I stopped and mentionned that my therapist was in school that day and her office (of course) was two doors down. I saw the light come on in one kids eyes and he was out of the calss with me onhis @ss in a flash. He made it to her open door shouting, 'Murdoch's having a fit!' just as I got to his throat. My vice head (my best friend and the other rugby coach - he'd been turning down the job for years and took it on condition he could continue to coach) still teases me about it. Bell rang - gotta go.”

“work,life,and when you can't backpack....Thats not fair....”