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If you're thinking about having an afternoon coffee before panel lining/pin washing, don't.

I can only imagine what happened, lol!

chief5437 wrote:I can only imagine what happened, lol!

Ha ha!

Ha ha funny stuff
Next try it with a few rum and cokes....you will think you are GREAT!!!

Way ahead of ya. An ale or three later to level off and I'm the model making master...

Until I wake up tomorrow and see what horrors I've unleashed.

Careful! I usually wake up to find a load of emails confirming orders I've made from the model shop!

chief5437 wrote:Careful! I usually wake up to find a load of emails confirming orders I've made from the model shop!

Ohhhh so that's how it happens!!! I always wondered why I get those email on Monday morning! I just thought my wife really supports my hobby!

I gave up caffeine due to blood pressure and now when I have the occasional cup of tea or coffee I end up shaking like a sh*tting dog. Makes you realise how much it effects you.

Strong drink (or coffee) giveth the desire but taketh away the ability

The mind may be willing but the flesh may be weak

I never spray when I'm plastered, or is it, I never plaster when I'm sprayed - hic.

Nothing wrong with nice hot strong black coffee, with a couple of teaspoons of coffeemate in it!

I picture you like this every time I read the thread title


Mr Lysus' Neighbourhood

Twokidsnosleep wrote:I picture you like this every time I read the thread title


Mr Lysus' Neighbourhood

Normally you'd be right, but I'm on VACATION (I am obligated to go all-caps for that) so it's more like:

BrianI wrote:Nothing wrong with nice hot strong black coffee, with a couple of teaspoons of coffeemate in it!

That's both disturbing and mesmerizing...

Lysus wrote:

Twokidsnosleep wrote:I picture you like this every time I read the thread title


Mr Lysus' Neighbourhood

Normally you'd be right, but I'm on VACATION (I am obligated to go all-caps for that) so it's more like:

...and not a milk mustachio, rather beer froth

Ah. The Dude abides.

Funny fact: Coffee makes you nervous and gives you a shaky hand, beer relaxes you. Beer contains the same substance as sleeping pills, thats why (amongst other reasons of course )i tend to drink one or two beers when i model. It tastes awesome and calms down.

HamilkarBarkas wrote:Funny fact: Coffee makes you nervous and gives you a shaky hand, beer relaxes you. Beer contains the same substance as sleeping pills, thats why (amongst other reasons of course )i tend to drink one or two beers when i model. It tastes awesome and calms down.

Yep, I did go get myself a "leveler"...usually my after dark sessions involve something alcoholic. One nice thing about VACATION is that I get to sit down and say, "I can have a beer right now. Right. Now." no matter the time of day.

Willem wrote:Ah. The Dude abides.

Ahh yes, subtle use of upper case typing when referencing the word 'vacation'. Its good to be reminded that one of us is indeed 'larging it' on holiday whilst giving the subtle finger to the rest of us.

Jason, I think a stiff drink to calm the nerves would be a better option . I'm off to the spray booth again to try and finish off my PTO entry.

As always happy modeling and keep sticking styrene.

Paul J (the Other One)

Stokesy44 wrote:Ahh yes, subtle use of upper case typing when referencing the word 'vacation'. Its good to be reminded that one of us is indeed 'larging it' on holiday whilst giving the subtle finger to the rest of us.

Should we not collectively consider giving the stiff finger to the one 'larging it' on holiday???......this seems more appropriate somehow .....I've just been off work for 4 days and not looking forward to tomorrow

chalkyw wrote:

Stokesy44 wrote:Ahh yes, subtle use of upper case typing when referencing the word 'vacation'. Its good to be reminded that one of us is indeed 'larging it' on holiday whilst giving the subtle finger to the rest of us.

Should we not collectively consider giving the stiff finger to the one 'larging it' on holiday???......this seems more appropriate somehow .....I've just been off work for 4 days and not looking forward to tomorrow

Can't really blame him. If I'd had wifi round the pool in Greece 2 months ago, I would have been telling EVERYONE about it!

He'll soon be back at the coal face and who'll be laughing then?

Enjoy your holidays guilt free guys, just us jealous sorts venting

Guys your not filling me with confidence..... I live on coffee ,I don't touch alcohol..... ( I spent 12 years in the Army if you knew what passed through my kidneys you see why I don't drink anymore ) gave up smoking in January , money I've saved pays for model kits etc , if I give up coffee I'd be a gibbering wreck

Everything in moderation...including moderation once in a while

I have a tip as well.

Never keep your coffee mug next to the mug you just cleaned your paint brushes in

I would prolly give a left arm, and nuuu.... No, I need that arm for modeling... I give a left SOMETHING for vacation time. Retirement sucks. Fortunately my meds handle the shakes now so I will get back on the metal Lanc finally, and drink loads of coffee.

DonP

Vleugelmoer wrote:Jason, I think a stiff drink to calm the nerves would be a better option . I'm off to the spray booth again to try and finish off my PTO entry.

As always happy modeling and keep sticking styrene.

Paul J (the Other One)

Tends to be my go-to after the sun sets I think I see a notice that you've updated your Follow Me, I'll make sure I get there tonight to check in.

Stokesy44 wrote:

chalkyw wrote:

Stokesy44 wrote:Ahh yes, subtle use of upper case typing when referencing the word 'vacation'. Its good to be reminded that one of us is indeed 'larging it' on holiday whilst giving the subtle finger to the rest of us.

Should we not collectively consider giving the stiff finger to the one 'larging it' on holiday???......this seems more appropriate somehow .....I've just been off work for 4 days and not looking forward to tomorrow

Can't really blame him. If I'd had wifi round the pool in Greece 2 months ago, I would have been telling EVERYONE about it!

He'll soon be back at the coal face and who'll be laughing then?

For sure...the whip may pause but it never stops cracking for long, does it?

Dropis258 wrote:Guys your not filling me with confidence..... I live on coffee ,I don't touch alcohol..... ( I spent 12 years in the Army if you knew what passed through my kidneys you see why I don't drink anymore ) gave up smoking in January , money I've saved pays for model kits etc , if I give up coffee I'd be a gibbering wreck

I think if you're acclimated to it that's one thing, but I usually don't have any after 9am. Grats on quitting smoking, it isn't easy

Twokidsnosleep wrote:Everything in moderation...including moderation once in a while

iflytb20 wrote:I have a tip as well.

Never keep your coffee mug next to the mug you just cleaned your paint brushes in

Yeah...so I have few mugs about my bench, and one for discarded paint etc. Needless to say I keep what I'm drinking on my other desk (they're put together in an L shape) because that scares me...a lot...

Akula1959 wrote:I would prolly give a left arm, and nuuu.... No, I need that arm for modeling... I give a left SOMETHING for vacation time. Retirement sucks. Fortunately my meds handle the shakes now so I will get back on the metal Lanc finally, and drink loads of coffee.

DonP

Are you saying you need a VACATION from retirement? Is that like "every day is Halloween?"

It's more stressful than any 'real' work I have ever had the pleasure to do. Now that the two youngest great niece and nephew are in school, that's easing a lot though. *hums "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"*

DonP

Serious overtones In this thread:
There is a hint in there for retirement early enough for you to enjoy it WITH your health.
The flip side is taking enough vacation during your work years and/or doing enough travel while you are young with no or fewer responsibilities.

The reality is you have to school long and find a job to afford taking vacations which you won't have any time to take b/c you have to keep working to afford all the crap of life.
The last one describes my current position....not complaining though, I made my bed.

...and all I said was to reconsider afternoon coffee before you do anything that needs steady hands.



And yet, here we are.

Lysus wrote:...and all I said was to reconsider afternoon coffee before you do anything that needs steady hands.



And yet, here we are.

Ya weird.
I sit in an interesting position to see a wide slice of lifestyles.
I have especially noted those pt's retiring and what they did, had planned etc. If ya ain't got a plan for retirement, you will sit and rot, like my dad did. If you are a drinker and smoker...you are screwed.
It has been very interesting to take some mental notes along the way over 20 yrs and it has moulded my worklife.
I work four days a week, but then take few long vacations. I don't book myself to death, nor work stupid hours just to make a pile of cash. I treat people very fairly and in my self chosen areas of expertise so as to have very few complications from the work I do and minimal complications for people. My family, my hobbies and my dog keep me sane.
Low stress= happy Scott

Ya weird.
I sit in an interesting position to see a wide slice of lifestyles.
I have especially noted those pt's retiring and what they did, had planned etc. If ya ain't got a plan for retirement, you will sit and rot, like my dad did. If you are a drinker and smoker...you are screwed.
It has been very interesting to take some mental notes along the way over 20 yrs and it has moulded my worklife.
I work four days a week, but then take few long vacations. I don't book myself to death, nor work stupid hours just to make a pile of cash. I treat people very fairly and in my self chosen areas of expertise so as to have very few complications from the work I do and minimal complications for people. My family, my hobbies and my dog keep me sane.
Low stress= happy Scott[/quote]

Sounds like you have it sussed.
Unfortunately I don't yet have the revenue stream needed you that style of retirement, but I have a plan.
My children don't want to be farmers, so I will spend as little on machinery as I can in the next 7yrs. Fatten up my super fund then semi retire lease out part of the property then eventually move to a full sale and move to a nicer summer climate. I should then be able to go on decent holiday yearly with a couple of short trips as well. Join a couple of interest groups and continue my interests and projects. No good retiring with no money otherwise you do tend to sit and veg.

That sounds like you are on the right track.
At the least you HAVE a plan and don't expect a government pension or welfare to look after you. Lots of people have no plan,no savings and no idea.

If I can go 10 more years and pay down my debts and get the kids off into their lives...unless my son follows in dad's footsteps then it changes things. Oh and drink coffee every day, that too

Twokidsnosleep wrote:That sounds like you are on the right track.
At the least you HAVE a plan and don't expect a government pension or welfare to look after you. Lots of people have no plan,no savings and no idea.

If I can go 10 more years and pay down my debts and get the kids off into their lives...unless my son follows in dad's footsteps then it changes things. Oh and drink coffee every day, that too

Dammit, I want you as my Dentist! Don't know if you're any good or not, I just want that positive vibe man! What a great outlook you've got.

Stokesy44 wrote:

Twokidsnosleep wrote:That sounds like you are on the right track.
At the least you HAVE a plan and don't expect a government pension or welfare to look after you. Lots of people have no plan,no savings and no idea.

If I can go 10 more years and pay down my debts and get the kids off into their lives...unless my son follows in dad's footsteps then it changes things. Oh and drink coffee every day, that too

Dammit, I want you as my Dentist! Don't know if you're any good or not, I just want that positive vibe man! What a great outlook you've got.

My accountant says she wants to use us as a model on how to operate. It would not fly as everyone is too business and money focused these days

Twokidsnosleep wrote:

Stokesy44 wrote:

Twokidsnosleep wrote:That sounds like you are on the right track.
At the least you HAVE a plan and don't expect a government pension or welfare to look after you. Lots of people have no plan,no savings and no idea.

If I can go 10 more years and pay down my debts and get the kids off into their lives...unless my son follows in dad's footsteps then it changes things. Oh and drink coffee every day, that too

Dammit, I want you as my Dentist! Don't know if you're any good or not, I just want that positive vibe man! What a great outlook you've got.

My accountant says she wants to use us as a model on how to operate. It would not fly as everyone is too business and money focused these days

You should have my doctor...she tells me I'm so lucky at least I'm getting....la....d she's pretty good looking and easy to talk to...

Your doctor does what??? Wow THAT is full service

Twokidsnosleep wrote:Your doctor does what??? Wow THAT is full service

Well no wonder you have 2 kids and no sleep....
No she was saying she was not getting any.... All I can say is she's unlucky in that I believe in loyalty... I need shooting..