Red63440
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I do too...!
Time for an update
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commando1
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I'd take the HD job for the employee discount.:laughing5:
Red63440
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I was thinking the same thing....I would like to replace the tools I have sold over the years, at least my wood lathe and table saw....and maybe my my drum sander and the 6" jointer/planner and maybe....
Just 9 days left till retirement....
Just 9 days left till retirement....
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That's some good news Bob, way to go!
FWIW, I have a friend working part time for HD and he's been pretty happy there.
polara71
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Didnt think there was an Employee discount at the Home Depot or the Lowes, except for the basic Contractor 5 and 10 %
commando1
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http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/07/07/home-depot-is-hiring-whats-it-really-like-to-work-there/
You're are correct, sir.
You're are correct, sir.
Red63440
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Good article, thanks!
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Red63440
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Back several years ago I had a huge wood shop and built mid 19th century furniture the same way as it was built then. I really loved starting out with rough hard woods and seeing them transformed into beautiful works of art including all of the in-lays and carvings. It was time consuming with some pieces taking 6 weeks or more to complete but the money was very good and my signed works were sold all over the country.
commando1
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Red63440
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I may have watched a few of his shows but most of the time I was in the shop.
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I for one would be very interested in seeing some pics of some of your work.
Red63440
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I got involved in this when I was doing Civil War living history in Gettysburg and portraying a well know Union General. I had a headquarters tent which was 100% period correct and much of what I needed either wasn't available in a reproduction or couldn't be found in an original piece. I was able to find old photos of the pieces I needed and I just went from there. I built wash stands, drop leaf desks, trunks, tables, lanterns, lap desks and several other items and on occasion built custom items. All of my photos are long gone and out of all the pieces I built I only have 2 left, a trunk and a lantern. The most ornate piece I did was a locking solid cherry lap desk with in-lays and solid brass hardware, it sold for over $600.00 and had been ordered by the gentleman who portrayed Edwin Stanton.
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67Monaco
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Dan Sickles?
But in all seriousness, if you're retired why do it in NY? Don't taxes and cost of living seem out of control for a retiree?
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Red63440
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I would much rather retire anywhere other than NY but my wife's family is from here and with her health their help will be needed.
No, Joseph Hooker!
No, Joseph Hooker!
I've toured Gettysburg a couple of times in last year or so......always a pleasure and an honor to visit.
commando1
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Eerie place. Eyes water up when the immensity of the carnage there really hits you.
Absolutely. Very somber experience.
And not too far away...
The Battle of Antietam...in Maryland.
It was the single most bloody day in American history. 22,717 dead, wounded, and/or missing in one day.
commando1
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Could you imagine that today? Think about it......
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