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  1. 385Diggin' Doug

    Schneider BD 7F Dump Transit series 612852

    For Sale: Schneider BD-7F Dump Transit Series 612852:Used for pipe line installs.Condition is great w/ weather sealed case.Comes w/ rain hood,stop wrench,lens cap,plumb bob and legs.Recently gone over and found to be accurate and in great working order.PM me if interested.Asking price:$675.00
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    Trench collapse in Pa

    Agreed !
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    okay, there any alcohol involved here?

    A Books all 'round.LMAO. Just goes to show,if you can start it and have a heartbeat,you to can become one of them there operators too.
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    Back-blading?

    The only time I will backblade is around storm inlets @ curbline to eliminate hand work by the laborers.
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    The Rest of the Story...

    I'll second that !:iagree
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    Daily Driver Rigs

    Thanks 385 I appreciate that ! :thumbsup They did a nice job with it.This way, he is on the job with me wherever I go.
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    Daily Driver Rigs

    Here's mine
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    Ok Lets Get the Pic Slut Race Started!

    They also teach how to use poles for leverage and the importance of having a comfortable seat to enjoy a long days "work" :drinkup There are also classes on the proper mixing of fuels to acheive maximum power.
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    my dredge new york pics

    Plant corn : Get corn
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    my dredge new york pics

    328, John's last name begins w/ a T.If it is the same guy,we worked together prior to him going to Weeks.In talking w/ John,the cable is used for lift support.He's been doing that for a while now.
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    Your first piece of equipment owned or operated was?

    Distant Memories First one I ran was a Koehring 666 sittin' on my Dad's lap when I was 4.I would use the thumb switches and he would use the levers and pedals naturally.That ole bar stool seat was a tight fit for the two of us.
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    Age discrimination?

    Once expierence as much as respect has been earned,that can never be taken away or replaced.A good manager will recognize the benefits of having his best people on the job in any trade.The pay scale arguement does not hold water with me because to replace a higher paid and more expeienced...
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    Look what I came across today

    NASCAR has finally gave KMS a date for 2010 for Cup Racing.Improvements are on the way.
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    Volvo / IR - MT2000

    MT2000 Demo We are scheduled to demo one in the upcoming weeks for two days.Has anyone been around these mechanicly or operating them?Any major differences over the others or is a mill a mill.
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