-Retired Air Force crew chief, A10, T38, KC135
-A&P mechanic for Learjet and Hawker Beechcraft
- As of Oct 2007 I write Service Bulletins for HBC
I was an avid Bass fisherman and golfer, but injuries I sustained in the Air Force continued to eat at me to the point I could no longer participate in those activities. I picked up the MDing as a replacement hobby. I love it because it is the same thrill as tossing a pig-n-jig in the perfect spot and hoping there is a fish waiting. I have not mastered the art of “seeing” the perfect spot where the dirt fish are hiding, but I am working on it. The fact that I can do it anywhere, not just the lake is great, and I don’t spend $40 bucks every time out. The X-70 is very light and so far has not bothered my neck or shoulder enough to stop me. This site has been awesome to meet some new friends and gain knowledge from those with experience. OkieDigger helped me to pay attention to my swing by pointing out I was letting the coil come up at the end of my swing, great for my 64 degree wedge, not so good for MDing.
I have done everything with cars from mechanic work, buying/selling, scraping, and rebuilding. I have all my own equipment and have done welding and fabrication on the side also. Along with slowing me down on all these hobbies, my injuries were also affecting my ability to make a living turning wrenches, so I took a job as one of the office guys I used to make fun of.
At 47 I have started a new career and a new hobby. I am loving both!
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