Seem to a lot of computer-related careers here. Is that a sign of the times, or something else?
What do you do in real life?
Somewhere there was a thread a while back, but I couldn't dig it up.
So, what does this eclectic collection of 107 owners do in real life? Has to be an interesting mix of professions.
I'll start - Retired three years ago from running the Internet Operations and also working with the NASCAR program at AAA Michigan and it's group of six midwest AAA clubs. The SL was a retirement gift to myself. Now I'm retired by doing digital marketing consulting work for the AAA National Office working from home. Great gig - polish the car while being on a conference call with the speaker phone on. Spare time is spent sailing.
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So, what does this eclectic collection of 107 owners do in real life? Has to be an interesting mix of professions.
I'll start - Retired three years ago from running the Internet Operations and also working with the NASCAR program at AAA Michigan and it's group of six midwest AAA clubs. The SL was a retirement gift to myself. Now I'm retired by doing digital marketing consulting work for the AAA National Office working from home. Great gig - polish the car while being on a conference call with the speaker phone on. Spare time is spent sailing.
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SL owners are nerds?Seem to a lot of computer-related careers here. Is that a sign of the times, or something else?
I think maybe just SL owners that hang out on forums too much, are nerds.SL owners are nerds?
The un-nerdy SL drivers are probably busy driving them, picking-up, shagging, going to exciting parties, travelling the world... etc, etc...
after a 6 year stint in the military (4 Marines/ 2 in Navy)..I started working in the financial services industry 20 ish years ago...my partner and I finally got off the wirehouse/bank model and started our own wealth mgt. firm.......no, we didnt feed Bernie Madoff.. though we actually warned one client whose family had a few million with him five yrs ago...that there were obvious "conflicts of interest"/ red flags,...and yes...we raised some cash overall back in sept....but alas not quite enough though.......
Retired after 38 years with the federal government, my last 27 years with the Dept. of Energy (Portland, OR). I was fortunate to get my 2 years of military (US Army/Viet Nam/machine gunner) included in my length of service enabling me to retire at 57. I did computer graphics, the last few years specializing in photo simulations, showing new substations, transmission line projects, etc. and their impact on the environment (mostly for public meetings). I still do contract work for my last employer.
The MB was a retirement gift to myself.. I spend most
summers, "working the land", in my home town of Las Vegas, NM. I have my 1981 chevy truck, several inherited properties and my party shack (Breckenridge travel trailer). Life is good!! When not in NM or OR I'm usually headed to Las Vegas, NV where I grew up from the age 3 (till I left in '77). Most of my family still live in the Las Vegas/Henderson area. Golf, fishing, landscaping work keeps me busy.
2 kids in college, daughter at Portland State and working full time, son at U of Oregon, summer work refereeing soccer games and spending my retirement $$ (went to Germany and Holland last year, just got back from spring break in Phoenix).
BBenz
The MB was a retirement gift to myself.. I spend most
summers, "working the land", in my home town of Las Vegas, NM. I have my 1981 chevy truck, several inherited properties and my party shack (Breckenridge travel trailer). Life is good!! When not in NM or OR I'm usually headed to Las Vegas, NV where I grew up from the age 3 (till I left in '77). Most of my family still live in the Las Vegas/Henderson area. Golf, fishing, landscaping work keeps me busy.
2 kids in college, daughter at Portland State and working full time, son at U of Oregon, summer work refereeing soccer games and spending my retirement $$ (went to Germany and Holland last year, just got back from spring break in Phoenix).
BBenz
On thing for sure the type of owner is vastly different than the original owner.amd is likely to continue to change. I definately disagree about the nerds, unless you are talking about the original owners. All the nerds I know couldn't grab their butt with both hands. Besides most of them like Volvo's
^^BTW, Conor, She's a cutie!! How old?
Heh - thanks bandit.:big laugh:
Funny, Mark...
I was blessed to have two beautiful children. Of course to parents, they're biased but when my sister had my niece, she was NOT a pretty baby!!
She's 7 months and sadly is the spit of her daddy.
Still working for a Grocery Chain ( where shopping is a pleasure ) for the past 23 years as a supervisor . Also have a part time gig ( Quilting ) to help pay for the Merc. The boating industry has slowed so now i have more time for the 560 sl .
Orthodontist and father of two...age 5 (girl) and 10 (boy). Wife works up front.
Lotsa hobbies, mainly welding/woodwork/house projects etc....but most fun is saltwater fishing...whooohooooo yellowfin starting to show up!!
Rick
Lotsa hobbies, mainly welding/woodwork/house projects etc....but most fun is saltwater fishing...whooohooooo yellowfin starting to show up!!
Rick
but most fun is saltwater fishing...whooohooooo yellowfin starting to show up!!
Rick
I'm with you there. Only problem is the fishing around here isn't what it used to be. Bring in a yellowfin for me, o.k?
Easy answer.....I'm with you there. Only problem is the fishing around here isn't what it used to be. Bring in a yellowfin for me, o.k?
ROAD TRIP!!!:thumbsup:
We run charters....no charge to BWmembers in good standing (which means you bring the beer)
Umm... Don't say that. 'cauz I'm in. Beer is cheaper than diesel.Easy answer.....
ROAD TRIP!!!:thumbsup:
We run charters....no charge to BWmembers in good standing (which means you bring the beer)
Hell- even gas! Charters are expensive around here. My cousin is a captain in R.I., used to have has own charter party boat, now just freelances. Lots of good times out on the water. My sister and her husband are in N.C., and are avid sailors. Maybe on my next visit we'll arrange a 107 fishing trip!Umm... Don't say that. 'cauz I'm in. Beer is cheaper than diesel.
Damn! Didn't see that thing about good standing!Easy answer.....
ROAD TRIP!!!:thumbsup:
We run charters....no charge to BWmembers in good standing (which means you bring the beer)
CR, they are probably in Oriental, which is just across the sound from where we are...small world.
Will, depends on how much beer...
'pologies for the temporary hijack....back to the program already in progress
Will, depends on how much beer...
'pologies for the temporary hijack....back to the program already in progress
They're in the greater Raleigh-Durham area, but they own quite a bit of coastal property where they keep the boat.
Threads always twist around; this one'll get back on track.
Threads always twist around; this one'll get back on track.
That's where I grew up (late 60s-late 70s)...I'm about an hour south of there now...They're in the greater Raleigh-Durham area, but they own quite a bit of coastal property where they keep the boat.
Threads always twist around; this one'll get back on track.
I mentioned Oriental because that's where just about everybody that sails (doesn't just use the boat as a dock queen) does so...on the mouth of the Neuse River where it opens in the Pamilco sound. Deep water (rare for coastal NC)....lotsa gunk holes and weekend trips (Okracoke, Cape Lookout, Beaufort...that's where we are). I used to do alot of sailing (and hope to again, if I can ever figure out how to spell retire).
Any other sailing would most likely be offshore, as the ICW is sooooooo narrow and shallow.
Rick
and your beer of choice would be??? quantity?Easy answer.....
ROAD TRIP!!!:thumbsup:
We run charters....no charge to BWmembers in good standing (which means you bring the beer)
next weekend OK? just kidding...but i do need to get to SC to see my brother so he'll stop telling me i need to get to NC to see him.....that could be a nice side trip with wifey....
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