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67cst · 07-13-2002, 01:42 AM

im just sorta curious what you guys would do in my shoes with this one...i have a summer job offer to go work about 3.5-4 hours from home, id be out inthe bush cleaning up brush and stuff for forest fire prevention, id be making twice as much money as i am right now workin 10 min from home, and there is 4 good buds of mine that wanna go up too, even another board member, anyways im stumped cause i dunno if i wanna leave for 6 weeks and go work out in the middle of no where but make more money or stay here and work more hours and make less but be around friends and cruise and go to the beach and stuff...what would you guys do..also im 19 so july and aug are fun months to be a kid...

Hooter · 07-13-2002, 01:45 AM

hey Derek your friends will always be there. I d make the money out in the bush, btw where are you going?

RipMeyer · 07-13-2002, 01:56 AM

Go

Have a good time and make some cash.

I just spent 4 months in Saudi Arabia and made quite a bit.

67cst · 07-13-2002, 02:00 AM

what were you doing over there?

Hooter · 07-13-2002, 02:11 AM

probly shooting those doon coons

WORNBRAKES · 07-13-2002, 02:45 AM

And Saudi is tax free. I was in Baharain for christmas and new years. I love the tax free dollars.
You would be suprised of the fun you might have in the bush. Who knows, there might be some females there ya know in the bush. Take it, it will be a good experience. It is hard to leave you friends and familybut sometimes it is worth it in the end. IMO though

RipMeyer · 07-13-2002, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 71_ShortStep
what were you doing over there?

In the military. Left Dec 1 2001 and got back Mar 28 2002.
Tax Free Cash Is The Best.

BTW I just got out and this is my fist week as a civillian.
I had 3 months of leave stored up and had a job the 3rd day of my leave , so the cash was rollin in for awhile.

Longhorn Man · 07-13-2002, 07:24 AM

It'll be hard work, but one day, you'l look back on it and smile. Daammm, I sound like my friken old man now.

JoetheMobster · 07-13-2002, 09:01 AM

Go out in the bush and make some money!

Besides, the beachs in Kelowna get packed with people in the summer, so one less (you, earning fat wads of dough in the bush) leaves more space for me (going to the beach) hahaha

6869704X4 · 07-13-2002, 09:34 AM

The chicks will alway go with the guys who have the bucks.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-13-2002, 09:58 AM

I'd say go too. It will be a pretty interesting experience, but obviously hard work. Sounds like the money should make the hard work worth it. If some good buddies are going, it should make the off time alot of fun.

lukecp · 07-13-2002, 10:38 AM

I'd take that job in a heartbeat. 3.5 hrs. isn't that far from home, plus you will be making alot more money. It would be fun to spend all day outside, even if the work is hard, and you would meet some new people. Go for it!

67cst · 07-13-2002, 10:41 AM

i was leaning towards goin up and working, all you guys seem to think its a good idea too, me one of the other guys are goin up tomorrow to check it all out and talk my buds gf's dad who runs the operation...now im just getting stoked cause i got the 71 paid for and i just have to wait for it to get built, the guy doin it for me said he allready has the frame all sandblasted and has put the disc brakes and new rear end in, should be painting it this week then starting on the cab, i wish this was me doing all this but i still ont have all the knowledge to do some of it, so ill help out with what i canand sit back and watch the restcome together...when i get back at the end of august and the truckis done im going to dump all the money i earned this summer into the truck...that would be soo sweet to lower it right awa and get some torque thrust II's....heeh oh $hit gtg to work...on a saturday..damn..

Derek

scull67 · 07-13-2002, 12:31 PM

Ever see that movie, Fire In The Sky

72Lester · 07-13-2002, 02:38 PM

I did a similar job for the forest service one summer, had awesome fun the whole time. I'd do it again in a heartbeat

WORNBRAKES · 07-13-2002, 02:57 PM

Hey Rip, I hope the civillian world treats you nice.

67cst · 07-13-2002, 03:15 PM

i saw fire in the sky about 10 years ago, based on a true story too, scared the **** outta me, but i was justa little dude then..haaha maybe i should rent it before i head up to work there

PanelDeland · 07-13-2002, 08:22 PM

Take a deck of cards and a Monopoly game.Then stay in the bush and save your money.You'll be suprised how much you can save over a summer.Also remember that you will be building work experience and a resume'.

Southpa · 07-13-2002, 09:09 PM

I've been working in remote areas for long periods of time over the past 12 years. Nothing like having no place to spend your money. You get back home and can do some serious things with your money to your truck. Hey! Its not just a job, its an adventure! Just be sure to listen closely and do what they tell ya. Thats what your getting paid more money for, stay safe.

07-13-2002, 01:42 AM	#1
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	What would you guys do? im just sorta curious what you guys would do in my shoes with this one...i have a summer job offer to go work about 3.5-4 hours from home, id be out inthe bush cleaning up brush and stuff for forest fire prevention, id be making twice as much money as i am right now workin 10 min from home, and there is 4 good buds of mine that wanna go up too, even another board member, anyways im stumped cause i dunno if i wanna leave for 6 weeks and go work out in the middle of no where but make more money or stay here and work more hours and make less but be around friends and cruise and go to the beach and stuff...what would you guys do..also im 19 so july and aug are fun months to be a kid... __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

07-13-2002, 01:45 AM	#2
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,083	hey Derek your friends will always be there. I d make the money out in the bush, btw where are you going? __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

07-13-2002, 02:00 AM	#4
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	rip what were you doing over there? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

07-13-2002, 02:11 AM	#5
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,083	probly shooting those doon coons __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

07-13-2002, 02:45 AM	#6
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	And Saudi is tax free. I was in Baharain for christmas and new years. I love the tax free dollars. You would be suprised of the fun you might have in the bush. Who knows, there might be some females there ya know in the bush. Take it, it will be a good experience. It is hard to leave you friends and familybut sometimes it is worth it in the end. IMO though __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins

07-13-2002, 01:56 AM	#3
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	Go Have a good time and make some cash. I just spent 4 months in Saudi Arabia and made quite a bit.

07-13-2002, 07:24 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	It'll be hard work, but one day, you'l look back on it and smile. Daammm, I sound like my friken old man now.

07-13-2002, 09:01 AM	#9
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	71 Shortstep Go out in the bush and make some money! Besides, the beachs in Kelowna get packed with people in the summer, so one less (you, earning fat wads of dough in the bush) leaves more space for me (going to the beach) hahaha __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

07-13-2002, 09:34 AM	#10
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	The chicks will alway go with the guys who have the bucks. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

07-13-2002, 09:58 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	I'd say go too. It will be a pretty interesting experience, but obviously hard work. Sounds like the money should make the hard work worth it. If some good buddies are going, it should make the off time alot of fun. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-13-2002, 10:38 AM	#12
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I'd take that job in a heartbeat. 3.5 hrs. isn't that far from home, plus you will be making alot more money. It would be fun to spend all day outside, even if the work is hard, and you would meet some new people. Go for it! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-13-2002, 10:41 AM	#13
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	Thanks guys i was leaning towards goin up and working, all you guys seem to think its a good idea too, me one of the other guys are goin up tomorrow to check it all out and talk my buds gf's dad who runs the operation...now im just getting stoked cause i got the 71 paid for and i just have to wait for it to get built, the guy doin it for me said he allready has the frame all sandblasted and has put the disc brakes and new rear end in, should be painting it this week then starting on the cab, i wish this was me doing all this but i still ont have all the knowledge to do some of it, so ill help out with what i canand sit back and watch the restcome together...when i get back at the end of august and the truckis done im going to dump all the money i earned this summer into the truck...that would be soo sweet to lower it right awa and get some torque thrust II's....heeh oh $hit gtg to work...on a saturday..damn.. Derek __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

07-13-2002, 12:31 PM	#14
scull67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hoboken, NJ, USA Posts: 228	Ever see that movie, Fire In The Sky __________________ Hoboken, N.J.(home)/ Washington, D.C.(work)

07-13-2002, 02:38 PM	#15
72Lester Genuine smartass Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD Posts: 126	I did a similar job for the forest service one summer, had awesome fun the whole time. I'd do it again in a heartbeat __________________ '99 Chevy 3/4 Burb 4x4 '98 Chevy 1/2 Short Bed 4x4 Former 67 & 72 owner Wanted: 1972 10 or 20 4X4, V8 4spd

07-13-2002, 02:57 PM	#16
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	Hey Rip, I hope the civillian world treats you nice. __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins



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07-13-2002, 03:15 PM	#17
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	skull67 i saw fire in the sky about 10 years ago, based on a true story too, scared the **** outta me, but i was justa little dude then..haaha maybe i should rent it before i head up to work there __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

07-13-2002, 08:22 PM	#18
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Take a deck of cards and a Monopoly game.Then stay in the bush and save your money.You'll be suprised how much you can save over a summer.Also remember that you will be building work experience and a resume'. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-13-2002, 09:09 PM	#19
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	I've been working in remote areas for long periods of time over the past 12 years. Nothing like having no place to spend your money. You get back home and can do some serious things with your money to your truck. Hey! Its not just a job, its an adventure! Just be sure to listen closely and do what they tell ya. Thats what your getting paid more money for, stay safe. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

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