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Jason,

When I was in Viet Nam my best friend was from Morgan Hill. Went to see him after we got home. I can remember going across the road from his house and "plinking" with an M1. :D I suspect that is no longer possible today.

DocFey,

I assume you were a medic. I served with the "Big Red One" in '68. CIB & Purple Heart, obviously I made it home WITH visible scares. I tip my hat to you medics (hand salute) THANK YOU!

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Not too many "blue collars" on the membership list, but hey, somebody has to build those pretty buildings you people work in. I've been an ironworker for 28 years. It's a tight knit group of skilled workers and we are well respected by people who know the construction industry.

There's not many things that can compare to the feeling you have when you are working up on the high steel, although wind chills of 20 below zero tend to damper that feeling a little bit.

Although supervision likes the experienced guys up in the air, if possible, more often than not anymore, I yield to the younger guys.(young, dumb, and full of ...) I have run crews and supervised jobs, but I don't seek it out and prefer to work in the gang. Less money but more freedom. I just finished a 15 month stint at a power plant north of Beloit, Wisconsin. It has two HUGE gas turbines, and a steam turbine.

The Northstar in my 94 Eldo is really something! It gives you a little taste of the being on high steel feeling when you WOT it. As I tell some of the the new kids on occasion, grab ahold of that son, it' not a piece of tinfoil.

Kent

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There's not many things that can compare to the feeling you have when you are working up on the high steel, although wind chills of 20 below zero tend to damper that feeling a little bit.

Kent

They couldn't pay me enough to do that!

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Does anybody on this site actually FIX these things for a living? It is a testament to your love for the venerable Caddy's, manicured hands and all, because you really seem to provide good opinions to the group!

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I'm a Video Engineer at a large broadcasting/post production facility. We originate about forty channels and "turn around" about one hundred fifty (likely to increase dramatically with the introduction of MPEG-4). Twice a week I do engineer-on-call duty alone. It can be VERY exciting when more than one channel has a difficulty simultaneously . . . LOL . . . CRY . . . real tears!

If you're a tech junkie as I am, you'd be in heaven working in our state of the art facility. Maybe that's why I like the Caddy so much; it's a computer network on wheels that just happens to go like stink!

Not sure how up to date the website is: http://www.rncnetwork.com

Regards,

Warren

P.S. If you're familiar with the recently introduced VOOM service with 39+ high definition channels, that comes out of our facility. From Sound & Vision magazine (April, '04) regarding VOOM: "Once you've tasted caviar it's hard to order egg salad."

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There's not many things that can compare to the feeling you have when you are working up on the high steel, although wind chills of 20 below zero  tend to damper that feeling a little bit. 

Kent

They couldn't pay me enough to do that!

They couldn't even think of possibly dreaming about thinking about dreaming of maybe possibly paying me enough to do THAT!

Regards,

Warren

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I have my own automotive accessory business I currently run out of my home named Platinum Automotive Accessories..."Platinum products at copper prices". Yea I know kinda corny but the best that I have come up with thus far. I just completed a small business course and currently am enrolled in an Outdoor Power Equipment Course (leanring how to fix my snowmobiles :P ). The plan is next spring to have a retail store front, selling and installing aftermarket auto accessories and offering window tinting. I plan to specialize in truck accessories and diesel performance products but I also will have an extensive Cadillac aftermarket section...ie. vougue tyres, crazy wheels, etc. Don't worry, I plan to have a website, and I'll give one hellova discount to my good buddies at caddinfo.com :D .

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Not too many "blue collars" on the membership list, but hey, somebody has to build those pretty buildings you people work in. I've been an ironworker for 28 years. It's a tight knit group of skilled workers and we are well respected by people who know the construction industry.

  There's not many things that can compare to the feeling you have when you are working up on the high steel, although wind chills of 20 below zero  tend to damper that feeling a little bit. 

  Although supervision likes the experienced guys up in the air, if possible,  more often than not anymore, I yield to the younger guys.(young, dumb, and full of ...) I have run crews and  supervised  jobs, but I  don't seek it out and prefer to work in the gang. Less money but more freedom. I just finished a 15 month stint at a power plant north of Beloit, Wisconsin. It has two HUGE gas turbines,  and a steam turbine.

  The Northstar in my 94 Eldo is really something! It gives you a little taste of the being on high steel feeling when you WOT it. As I tell some of the the new kids on occasion, grab ahold of that son,  it' not a piece of tinfoil.

Kent

You would really enjoy reading the book: Building the Empire State: a rediscovered 1930's notebook charts the construction of the Empire State Building. Edited by Carol Willis.

The book has the original notes that an engineer at Starrett Brothers kept during the construction of the Empire State Building. The pages are actual photographs of the notebook.

After you read it, you'll be awestruck over the way that building was made. Each piece of steel in that building came from Pennsylvania and each piece was custom made to fit into place. Fascinating reading.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...KX0DER&st=books

If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans.

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I work for the State of California, Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation Architecture, Structural Design Branch (another long-winded job description). I have been with Caltrans since 1974.

I am a Structural Design Technician III, working in the Structural Design Branch with our civil and structural engineers, to develop the structural support necessary, for the Architectural Designs. This of course involves close working relationships with the other disciplines that develop the electrical, mechanical, water & wastewater portions of our plans.

We design the Caltrans Maintenance Stations, State Roadside Rest Areas, bridges, tunnels, pumping plants (to keep the freeways from flooding), and many other projects associated with the California transportation system.

We develop plans for almost every type of weather or geological locale imaginable, due to the diversity of California’s climate and terrain.

My primary job is the development of contract plans using Microstation CADD. I also train engineers and technicians in the use of Microstation and how to put together contract plans for bidding purposes. In my spare time (?) I also provide CADD support to the other disciplines involved in Transportation Architecture, Bridge Design and CADD 3d consultation with other districts throughout the state.

Although it is often challenging, I really love my job and the people I work with.

George Rowe

Drive'em like you own 'em. - ....................04 DTS............................

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i am a pre-production raw materials relocation specialist. I handle preformed and post formed material for the automobile industry. we call our selves relocation specialist because we are usually involved in moving the same materials to several different locations before final end-product production can be performed. my name is rico and i am a steel hauler.

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jadcock... it's an algae... can't remeber specific name. pressure washing it will get the top layer off but it'll come back in a year. you gotta kill it, then was it off. pm me if you wanna know more.

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I am a Field Service Engineer at Intel's development site here in Hillsboro (Portland) OR. My main home is in Washington State in the Puget Sound area on the Kitsap Peninsula. I commute, twice a week, back and forth to work in Portland OR. Yea, I get to wear those white suits. We all look kinda’ like "White Ninja’s." Oh, by the way, if anyone says to you “you don't sweat in GORE TEX” is lyin'.

I grew up in North Carolina. I joined the Navy, been around the world (even at the North Pole. Up there the trip don’t take to long!) I’ve visited some interesting places. I rode submarines (SSN & SSBN). I guess the best way to sum up my career in the Navy was a line from an old Jimmy Buffet song: “Good times and riches & son of a bitches, I’ve seen more than I can recall.”

My hobbies include photography, cars and marksmanship. I also like to fish (river preferably) and hunting. I don't count house work (you know ... da' honey do list...) as a hobby, but I do find myself doing a lot of it.

Jim

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Nice bunch of people on this site!!!!!!

If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans.

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Waxing philosophic, on this thread’s diversity and comments (all good - I might add)

While a majority of respondents may be seem to be in “higher echelon jobs” like Engineering and Management, I think quite of few of those "came up through the ranks". Meaning, they actually have "fixed things" with their own intellect and hands-on skills.

For example, I used to climb towers to find & fix chemical leaks with a handful of tools and a jug of water to slow hand/eye burning. This was without safety harnesses, ladder cages etc - in the bad ‘ole days, but not so many years ago. Now wiser, I’m able to devise and support engineering projects to eliminate problems - with safety and environmental tantamount to all else.

We might be first attracted to the style, power and cachet of a Caddy. After a bit, the exceptional engineering expertise (or high-content as Guru might note) captivates (and aggravates) owners who value the work. To paraphrase another thread-weaver, “The car is a rolling network of sensors, etc”.

Can Caddy owners, or more importantly the denizens of this website, fix things? Sure, but time becomes more precious (with time) and we simply have more important things to do (work, play, or whatever). The “fixers” probably do so for the immediate gratification of the results of their own hard work. Others will just “have it done” and occasionally, rightfully complain about poor results. I for one, will probably never R&R heads, starters, etc or swap engines again – but I still appreciate the efforts. As for expenses, there are surely cheaper ways to get around, than in a Caddy.

Like a good horserace – differences can make for an interesting outcome. ;)

Again, a fascinating thread…and group. :)

Thanks to Jadcock

Add power to leave problems behind. Most braking is just - poor planning.
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I sell Cadillac wheels on the internet - mostly on eBay. I traded stocks - the white man's crack - in the mid to late 90's and flew high, lived very large. Then it all went bust in late 2000. I was hung over from that for a good 2+ years. I fell into what I'm doing now as a means to 'do something' and now it is a 24 hour/7 day a week gig. Not getting rich off this but it's hard to call it 'work' - its fun. Probably have to grow up soon though....

cheers,

cardio-doc

"Largest seller of Cadillac wheels on eBay"

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DHS/ICE (former legacy U.S. Customs) federal law enforcement officer, maritime narcotics smuggling interdiction (Air and Marine Operations).

http://www.ice.gov/graphics/enforce/enforce_amo.htm

I'm a beaten up mariner in my 28th year of service, hoping to retire by the end of next year - and go fishing...

I don't have much knowledge of Cadillac to share (96'wood is my first) but I sure appreciate all of the information I have gleaned from this board.

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Lawyer for 25+ years, mostly real estate with some oil and gas.

My first caddy was a 92 Sedan Deville, then a 95 Sedan Deville and now a 95 White Diamond STS with 57,000 miles. Just got back from vacation in Colorado. The car is so much fun to drive and a pleasure to look at. Hit 115 mph outside of Sante Fe and had much more to spare.

I really enjoy the Cadillac enthusiasm on this board and all the useful information.

John

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Retired and loving it although the 'adjustment' took two years.

Was a road warrior for 30 years selling library material in as many as ten states. Lived in Texas most of that time. The job and related duties gave me the opportunity to set foot in all 50 states. I do not miss going to the airport on Monday mornings!

Jim

Drive your car.

Use your cell phone.

CHOOSE ONE !

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DHS/ICE (former legacy U.S. Customs) federal law enforcement officer, maritime narcotics smuggling interdiction (Air and Marine Operations).

http://www.ice.gov/graphics/enforce/enforce_amo.htm

I was in a 8th floor hotel room overlooking the Customs dock at the Port of Miami about ten years ago. Somebody fired up one of those hot-rod pursuit boats and brought that meeting to a close for about 15 minutes. We couldn't hear anything except the boat!!!!

Jim

Drive your car.

Use your cell phone.

CHOOSE ONE !

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I was in a 8th floor hotel room overlooking the Customs dock at the Port of Miami about ten years ago.  Somebody fired up one of those hot-rod pursuit boats and brought that meeting to a close for about 15 minutes.  We couldn't hear anything except the boat!!!!

Yes, thankfully we have gone to outboard motors for power of todays fleet.

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Just a side note - I grew up a cowboy, learned to be a machinist, was an electrician (until my knees went bad), and came to social work as a result of disabilities from Vietnam. What that means is I went back to school in my late 40s at taxpayer expense.

I still do all of the former only not for pay anymore. Have four horses, a small machine shop, and all of my electrical tools.

And for the Doc - roger that on the "Thanks" from this old Jarhead. Did my tour in 65-66 as a rifleman/radio operator. The Good Lord saw fit to send me home so now I'm doing my best to help the new generation of veterans. Just applied to go back to work for the Department of Veteran's Affairs. Some body has to love us tough old birds!

Fascinating thread -

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U.S. Marine for the past 16 years, 10 months. My trade is aircraft mechanics. I worked on the KC-130 aerial refueler...powerplants and fuel systems pretty much my entier career. Had a short stint as a marksmanship instructor back in the early 90's. Just left my MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) school as the lead instructor. We gave the young Marines and Sailors their last phase of training (on-hand-training) before they went to the Fleet. Currently serving as the Training Chief for Marine Corps Security Force Bn. in Norfolk, Va. Three more years to retirement...and then off to my SECOND career(whatever that's gonna be)! :unsure:

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I was jumping out of helicopters @Ft Bragg 35 years ago as a medic with the 307th Medical Battalion of the 82nd Airborne. From there I got a free trip to see beautiful Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. I made it home with no visible scars and made it through college at age 28 with a Business Management Degree. I have run a liquor store, been a general contractor in Ft Collins, Co., spent 8 years banking in Colorado (director of the Bank of Breckenridge), moved back to Iowa to farm for 6 years and have had various purchasing and production management positions in the last 10 years. Currently Site Manager for a fluid management company in-house at a major hydraulics manufacturer. At 55, I'm done trying to tear up the world and am just doing my job and enjoying life. My wife drives the Caddy most of the time but she lets me work on it and keep it purring. We got the STS first then I got a new fishing boat so we're both happy. I actually spent more $ on the boat than the STS but at least did it in the right order!

I was 11B at Con Thien in '69. Got blown up by a B40 then shipped home. Went back to grad school then worked medical disposables for 8 years. Got tired of getting downsized and started my own business as a decorating contractor. I'll do jobs that no one else will touch and charge accordingly.

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Im a toilet bowl cleaner.The world revolves around toilets.Think about it ,with out em cleaned you all couldnt go to your important jobs.You would be all backed up,you just could not work.lol B) Its a dirty job but i have to do it! My sts makes me feel like a ROYAL flush . thank you for your attn.

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