Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[GrizG]

3-6 yrs in Ol Unc Sugar's grunt squads (military) makes 'em grow up and figger out what they want to do to be productive. Then, if they really need college, and can afford it, by all means, go. College was/is used as a holding tank for immature brats until they grew up, or failed. A degree from the school of hard knocks is worth a lot more than a sheepskin in my opinion. The military can cram about as much in a mushy skull as a college degree in ONE year after basic.

BTW, the homeschool kids I have seen are as good at 18 as a kid with 4-6 years in the military or a BS, and with more than someone with a BA.

The opportunity costs of college are so high now, it is not worth it, even for engineer or lawyer. Nothing says you have to have a degree, you just have to pass the exams.

The goobermnt needs to get out of the student loan bidness, and out of education at all levels.

When I taught freshman courses I had "students" who were anything but... I much preferred the "upper division" classes as the problem children had generally been weeded out. My girlfriend has a student now who she refers to as "Mr. Giggles." This kid comes to class stoned every meeting--he reeks! He'll be gone at the end of the semester as he's failing multiple courses. Surprise!

 

[Lee192233]

Evenings fellas,
I'm cleaning up my man cave and I came across a box of .222 Remington that I bought accidentally about 20 years ago. If anyone's interested I'd gladly send it your way.
PM me if you'd like it.

 

[GrizG]

Evenings fellas,
I'm cleaning up my man cave and I came across a box of .222 Remington that I bought accidentally about 20 years ago. If anyone's interested I'd gladly send it your way. View attachment 1215558View attachment 1215559
PM me if you'd like it.

Ah... the .222. I recall the "arguments" comparing this round to the .223 with the .222 being a better round as it had a longer neck... was more accurate as a bench shooting round... blah blah blah.... Didn't matter as the M16/AR15 led to the .223 taking over... and ultimate accuracy being unimportant! Ah, the good old days! As an aside, somewhere around here I believe I still have the dealer fact sheet on the Mini 14 with it's "Law Enforcement Only" warnings. The Mini 14 was not known for it's accuracy... My did times change!

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I have three 222's, I'd love to have that ammo.

SR

 

[MustangMike]

Many of my union workers (I'm a tax preparer) have struggled in recent years, and some have even changed occupations. The work just has not consistently been there.

The ones doing great often work for Metro North. They work every day, and often can work OT. Others get to be Conductors and have it really good!

Unskilled County workers that move up the ladder can also do very well, especially if you get qualified for the drinking water systems.

Funny, I remember when teachers were "low paid". Now, in this area, they are very well paid (well into 6 digits), get the summers off, long holidays, and don't have to go into work it if snows! What a racket! But getting the job in the right area (Westchester, Putnam, Rockland) is tough! You almost have to know someone. CT and other areas (only a stone throw away) pay much less.

COPS and Firefighters, in the right areas, also do VERY well.

 

[GrizG]

A project idea for you crafty guys:

 

[EchovsStihl63]

I may get to deal with this little treasure tomorrow. Right over trail, dangling by a thread. View attachment 1215031

Ive got a large Ash snag the same way from when Helene rolled through. Probably just let nature and gravity take care of it, its out back of the property where no body ever goes