Average age on the forum

[emilbanks]

55 and still learning something new every day!

 

[Patriots88]

I'm 20 going to school full time, and work part time for the family construction business.

 

[B1G DIG]

i am 14

 

[MAC-EX]

I'll be hitting the ole 40th milestone in a couple of months. I do not participate in the old thing. lol:usa

 

[03warrior]

35 here. feel like 50.:drinkup

 

[R Glover]

I am 49 and love to dig.

Cat 312
Komatsu loader

 

[bill onthehill]

just turned 55. got seven new sleeves in the heart and a computer to keep it ticking. what I wouldn't give to be 30 for just one night!! but I am enjoying life as a medically retired guy now and spend my time traveling to see the granddaughters. going to florida in 3-4 weeks for the birth of #5. life is good! bill

 

[Super Steve]

16 here... my dad put me on a backhoe when i was 5 and ive been addicted ever since

 

[insleyboy]

SuperSteve...take a lil advise. Get off the rig for a while and set some manhole sumps.....check some grades with a string and a rock out in a parking lot, help a crane operator assemble tracks and boom to a 4100 Manitowoc, What I mean is your probably a good operator for your age. Maybe the best in miles around where you live.No Doubt about that! Just make sure you have the angles from around the ground levels that a pipe layer see's or have a bit of an idea what the guy pulling the string sees lower to the earth. Giving yourself a good look at these levels will only enhance what you already have on your side! Don't rush it too fast kid. I was in your shoes, but took a step back and the view is astounding. Ask dad, He should know what I'm trying to say

 

[AtlasRob]

SuperSteve...take a lil advise.

Very well put, I agree 100% :yup as somebody that was on a seat aged 14
dont take the advise as a put down, it is not it is very good advise.

 

[special tool]

SuperSteve...take a lil advise. Get off the rig for a while and set some manhole sumps.....check some grades with a string and a rock out in a parking lot, help a crane operator assemble tracks and boom to a 4100 Manitowoc, What I mean is your probably a good operator for your age. Maybe the best in miles around where you live.No Doubt about that! Just make sure you have the angles from around the ground levels that a pipe layer see's or have a bit of an idea what the guy pulling the string sees lower to the earth. Giving yourself a good look at these levels will only enhance what you already have on your side! Don't rush it too fast kid. I was in your shoes, but took a step back and the view is astounding. Ask dad, He should know what I'm trying to say

This might be the best advise I have read on here.
It is very important to have a little of ALL other mechanic's perspective on the jobsite!
That little bit of dirt that's out of reach looks a lot smaller when you're on the machine.

 

[Panhandler Bob]

58 not 28

 

[tx_swordguy]

42 sometimes feel 22, sometimes feel 62

 

[Lar]

25 and looking at getting into some operating!

 

[Dozer575]

Back when I was in school I remember the teacher talking about retirement and social security, she said at the rate they are lowering the retirement age, you all will probably be retiring when your 45 years old. Yeah I wish.
56

 

[JimInOz]

Average Age

45 & doing OK.Fresh air,exercise,no smokes,little drink...I can climb a tree,crawl under a dozer,swing on a socket bar....& catch a woman.I plan on living to 120!

 

[OCR]

Average Age:

Well, I was going to vote... but thought a picture might be more descriptive.

I don't know if the poor old critter made it or not...

But, I've got a birthday coming up in about 2 months, and it's getting closer to spring time... warming up a little I think.

I know I feel just a little better... and look a hell of a lot better... :cool2

Did burn my arm a little from my dozer exhaust stack, when I slipped off the hood... reason for the cane too...

No problem though... a guy heals fast if he ain't to old...




OCR... LOL...

Just another corn ball attempt at humor... LOL
This guy might be our ancestor.

 

[Panhandler Bob]

How did you get a picture of my Uncle Buck?? He's camera shy.:drinkup

 

[TD-8]

I am 18. my dad and i just fired up our dozer service business this last year, but i have been around the equipment all my life.

 

[FWD]

I'm 58 and have been around machinery most of my life. Some of the machines have tried to get me when my guard was down or was it my carelessness. Anyway, I hope to make a few more years.