NWI INGO General Post - Part 22 - Racoon Pets, Sadclowns Kids, and golf carts

[actaeon277]

REMC never lost power over here in the fresh air. It amazes me how NIPSCO seems to be.

Well, in defense of NIPSCO near me, my power lines go through woods.


But, against NIPSCO, they STOPPED trimming trees back, and WAIT till the tree falls on the power line.
It's to save money.
Unfortunately, it means more down time.

 

[actaeon277]

As productivity drops, so does profit sharing.

One person only makes so much of a difference. As long as they don't actually cause a major outage by either working too slow, or damaging equipment.

And when that happens, coworkers can be a bit "rough" because of profit sharing.

 

[mmpsteve]

And when that happens, coworkers can be a bit "rough" because of profit sharing.

Oh ... so that's a real thing. I didn't know that. If that's the case, why does mgmt. do so much counter-productive stuff? Or more specifically, penny-wise-pound-foolish stuff. Seriously. I'm just curious.

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[actaeon277]

Oh ... so that's a real thing. I didn't know that. If that's the case, why does mgmt. do so much counter-productive stuff? Or more specifically, penny-wise-pound-foolish stuff. Seriously. I'm just curious.

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From what I've seen... managements profit sharing is a bit more "fluid", for one.
Also, many managers don't understand how machinery works.

One example.
We were down to fix something.
Getting ready to start up, and someone noticed a hydraulic leak from a hose.
So, an employee ran in the line to change the hose. Quick 5-10 minute job.

Idiot mid level manager has a conniption right in front of me.
Full on stomping, yelling, waving arms.
"YOU DAMN MAINTENANCE GUYS, ALWAYS TRYING TO FIX ONE MORE THING."
OMG. Someone is DOING THEIR JOB.

So, another manager comes over and walks him away, because he was freaking out in front of EVERYONE.
He explained that hose leaks never get better, they get worse.
The hose would probably have failed in the next 24 hours, causing us to shut down AGAIN.
Taking the building down, is a minimum of 2 hours to reset it to start back up again, in order to do the 5 minute job.
The first boss didn't care, he was told to have the building up at a certain time, and now how was he supposed to tell then he was 5 minutes late.

So, he was okay with less profit, so he wouldn't get yelled at.
funny thing, if we shut down the next day, and anyone bothered to tell his boss, he would get "yelled at" even worse cause he didn't change the hose.

 

[d.kaufman]

I know quite a few in here know the Mouse personally. It seems his time on earth is about up.

If you're the praying type, please pray for his family

 

[Snapdragon]

I sent Cindy a message today. My heart is so heavy.

 

[darkkevin]

I know quite a few in here know the Mouse personally. It seems his time on earth is about up.

If you're the praying type, please pray for his family

Only met Tim once, at an Ingo nfa days, remember him well, very helpful with our limited knowledge that day. He will be missed

 

[marvin02]

I know quite a few in here know the Mouse personally. It seems his time on earth is about up.

If you're the praying type, please pray for his family

Link to news in CZ thread.

The CZickness XLVII....We march forward, my friends.

He does owe me $2.13.... Time to collect

www.indianagunowners.com

I got to sit down twice with CM and feel lucky to have met him.

 

[jedi]

I know he is sick but of what I don't know. Do you?

 

[marvin02]

I know he is sick but of what I don't know. Do you?

Cancer.

 

[KLB]

Anyone have a recommendation on how I can get a pair of Brake tubes for our Dodge 2500 to replace the rusted out ones we have? Seems they were discontinued in 2016.

 

[d.kaufman]

Anyone have a recommendation on how I can get a pair of Brake tubes for our Dodge 2500 to replace the rusted out ones we have? Seems they were discontinued in 2016.

Did you check with any parts stores? Dorman may make replacement lines

 

[Snapdragon]

My first INGO shoot with CM, about 8 years ago. I have since shot with him and/or broken bread with him a dozen or so times. Done a few gun deals along the way also. Not so much in recent years because of my family obligations. I knew I had this picture somewhere, so I dug it up on my computer this morning. Looked down and realized I'm wearing the same shirt today that I had on in this picture.

 

[KLB]

Did you check with any parts stores? Dorman may make replacement lines

Dealer told me too bad.

The old Lincolnway Auto in Valpo might be able to make some for me.

 

[CTC B4Z]

SURR makes lines and kits and fittings make whatever you need with them.

 

[d.kaufman]

Dealer told me too bad.

The old Lincolnway Auto in Valpo might be able to make some for me.

Try advance auto. Dorman makes pre-bent lines for some vehicles.

 

[actaeon277]

I know quite a few in here know the Mouse personally. It seems his time on earth is about up.

If you're the praying type, please pray for his family

damn it

 

[jedi]

Cancer.

I was afraid someone would say that.

F... Cancer!!! F... it!!!!
Hate that damb word!!!!!

 

[mmpsteve]

My first INGO shoot with CM, about 8 years ago. I have since shot with him and/or broken bread with him a dozen or so times. Done a few gun deals along the way also. Not so much in recent years because of my family obligations. I knew I had this picture somewhere, so I dug it up on my computer this morning. Looked down and realized I'm wearing the same shirt today that I had on in this picture.

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I first met Tim a couple years ago when we did a couple gun deals. I talked him into coming up north to do a little work for me at my house. I believe mine was the next to last job he did in that regard. He got really sick while he was at my house, but soldiered through it to get it done. He was diagnosed shortly thereafter.

I was fortunate enough to acquire this Standard Mfg 1911 from him in trade for a Marlin 1894 Cowboy rifle. It's one of my most treasured pieces. If all of his loving friends are any indication, he will be well-received at them Pearly Gates.





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[KLB]

Try advance auto. Dorman makes pre-bent lines for some vehicles.

No luck there. This is turning into a major PITA