In civilian clothes, I work for the government as "a computer guy." In Army clothes, I work for the government in assisting to arrange meetings between The Lord My God and people who annoy the United States of America.
Russ
The doing of unpleasant deeds calls for people of an unpleasant nature.
Posts: 2982 | Location: Silvis, IL | Registered: 12 May 2001
I own a Manufacturing Company that specializes in protective doors - primarily acoustic and blast doors. I own a second Company that makes metal roofing for high end applications. Neither sounds exotic but they pay the bills and gave me the opportunity to stand on the roof of the White House and say "damn we made this in little old Greensburg".
Law enforcement. Between California and Wyoming, I've been in the business for 33 years. Currently looking for other employment opportunities. Hopefully, something in the hunting industry.
"There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark
Posts: 4784 | Location: San Carlos, Sonora, MX / Sierra Vista, AZ | Registered: 29 May 2002
I am in the software business. I take the cash that that business throws off and invest in real estate, either specs or syndicated real estate investment deals. I have also been a sales guy for a software and automation company and worked in a paper mill (which is the primary focus of the applicaiton I sell today).
I am always looking at new business ideas as well. Sort of like planning your next hunt.
I also write as a hobby, although i do get paid for it. My goal is to retire at 50 if I feel like it and then write full time. Writing is fun, but the pay sucks.
Architect or as contractors call me - the "damn architect"
ALLEN W. JOHNSON - DRSS
Into my heart on air that kills From yon far country blows: What are those blue remembered hills, What spires, what farms are those? That is the land of lost content, I see it shining plain, The happy highways where I went And cannot come again.
A. E. Housman
Posts: 2251 | Location: Mo, USA | Registered: 21 April 2002
15 years in the Army and still going. Enlisted side of the house, thank you very much. Havent made it to Africa yet but saving for a trip in a few years.
William Berger
True courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway. - John Wayne
The courageous may not live forever, but the timid do not live at all.
Posts: 3157 | Location: Rigby, ID | Registered: 20 March 2004
I am a full time booking agent, I book hunts world wide...
I retired some 15 years ago from DEA and the US Forrest Svce as a special investigator...during that time I was in many foriegn countries and started booking hunts part time ( actually full time) for friends as a result.. I always booked deer and elk hunts going back to high school for friends and family. I guided on my ranch and and on family ranches..I guided hunts for many years and the natural progression of things brought me to where I am today...My only wish is that I had gone full time from the beginning, but then I would have missed some exciting times..I now have a small place with acreage and roping horses and I rope with my grandson and hunt to stay active.
At 70 I have to work at staying in some simbulance of shape!! When I rope all day, the next day even my eyebrows hurt...Its a good life, and I wouldn't change a thing...I have always made it a point to stop and smell the roses on the way..
Psychologist, but for past 10 years the COO and part owner of health care management company helping rural hospitals in 5 states run their mental health divisions.
May be launching off in next month in a master's program at UT in Technology Commercialization to help me extend our telemedicine services. Gulp, classes and homework again on top of full time work and family. Bob
I'm an anti-terrorism/force protection specialist who works as a contractor for the US Government. I now find myself working on COOP and COG projects in addition to doing risk assessments for the Government.
Posts: 36 | Location: Fairfax County, Virginia | Registered: 22 October 2004
Actually the "Dean of Discipline" title is old family joke that came out of a very bad job interview I had one time.
I'm really a double-dipper retiree. 1st as a USAF Weather Officer and 2nd (recentely) as an Environmental Scientist with a Special District in LA County and as I've reached the age of 62 years and 10 months I will soon be a "triple-dipper" as good old Social Security steps.
YAHOO !!
DB Bill aka Bill George
Posts: 4360 | Location: Sunny Southern California | Registered: 22 May 2002
South Eastern US Sales manager for a pharma company; I have been with my company since 1987. The FF miles help to occassionally pay for my flights for a hunt.
Posts: 435 | Location: GA, USA | Registered: 14 January 2005
38 years in Law Enforcement, with last seven as Commander of a Narcotics Task Force. Raise a few cattle on my small ranch and dream of Africa every day.
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail" - Emerson
I went to school to be an archeologist, but somehow ended up being half owner of a consulting firm specializing in implementing ERP/MRP software and Supply Chain Management solutions.
My main job is irritating all of my married buddies by spending lots of time and money hunting and fishing...
Posts: 814 | Location: Minnesota | Registered: 26 July 2004
Originally posted by Blank: What a huge interesting group! As for me, 35 years in nuclear power - operating, maintaining, or training others to do the same.
I was there in 85-87 at A1W on the Navy site.
Frank
"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money." - Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953
NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite
Posts: 13051 | Location: Kentucky, USA | Registered: 30 December 2002
You'd be amazed at how Idaho Falls has changed in 20 years, if you haven't been back for a while. I came to visit my brother-in-law at S1W - he left, and I stayed. Been happy ever since.
Posts: 1517 | Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho | Registered: 03 June 2004
A poor teacher in Alaska who hunts and fishes whenever he can. Also trap my butt off for some extra money. Anyone ever need some nice specimens of lynx, wolverine, or wolf, I usually have some. grizzkiller@yahoo.com
Spent a career working in R&D and chemical process automation for Union Carbide. Was Corporate Process Automation Steward when Dow bought the place and sent 8,000 or so of us away to other things. Fortunately, I was able to get some retirement out of the transaction.
Am currently a poor principle in an "itsy bitsy" consulting company specializing in the sustainment of benefits from process automation investments and make high quality knives of carbon, stainless, and damascus steels. (As the business climate for chemical and petrochemical companies has not recovered well, I hunt a lot in the fall. :>
Mike
-------------- DRSS, Womper's Club, NRA Life Member/Charter Member NRA Golden Eagles ... Knifemaker, http://www.mstarling.com
Spent some time in the Army, doing good deeds After that became a JESUIT, and left that for Law Enforcement, going on 32 1/2 years now, when I'm not doing that,I'm raise'n grand kids
Stay Alert,Stay Alive Niet geschoten is altijd mis
Hate of America is the defeat position of failed individuals and the failing state
Posts: 1529 | Location: Tidewater,Virginia | Registered: 12 August 2002
Corporate Finance/Consulting. Usually privately held midsized companies and Financial Institutions...Merger & Acquisitions, Financing, Turnarounds/Workouts, etc. Also some investing.
I did have a couple of Partners...now life is much better!!!
I run an adult daycare (branch manager for a stock brokerage).
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Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy crap...what a ride!"
Started off as a biology teacher in high school then went into pharmaceutical sales. Went back to school and got my masters in heatlhcare then worked as a hospital administrator for over 30 years. Now retired thanks to getting in and out of tech stocks at the right time. Finaly can follow my lifelong dream of hunting and learning about Africa.
CFA
*If you are not hunting in Africa you are planning to hunt in Africa*