As a few of you know, in July of 01 I was injured while racing in the Fire-Police Motocross nationals. Lucky for me it was an event that was covered by the department, so it was like getting injured on duty. It has been decided that I can't perform my full duties with a permanetly broken left clavicle, so I'm being retired and today is it :eek: :D :D

It actually takes about 6 months to process the paperwork, so now I just go home and hang out. :D



"When you don't gotta go to work every day is like a holiday"

You're done for good? Wow... So what now?

Be careful dude! I've seen enough movies to know that the cops always get killed right before they're supposed to retire!:D If I were you, I'd call in sick!

I am picturing the guy in Office Space in a body cast enjoying his "good" fortune.

Originally posted by Dieselmh
Be careful dude! I've seen enough movies to know that the cops always get killed right before they're supposed to retire!:D If I were you, I'd call in sick!

Man, you dont know much do you? Clearly he will be at his retirement party, putting on the gold watch, when a call comes in that a villian he put behind bars years ago has broke free and is back to killing innocents. The Boss, who everyone lovingly calls cheif, will tell MD that its not his fight, "go home, and take care of your family." But MD will have nothing of it. "No cheif, I know this guy, I put him behind bars once."
The cheif, knowing that MD is right, will give a forced reply of approval, followed by the obligatory comical/friendly taunt
"Ok goddammit, but dont get killed, that wath wasn't cheap you know"



Least, thats what I think

HELL YEAH!

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So you gonna get your Wood on and your Craft on?

Congrats Eric! http://www.spao.de/pict/smilies/beerchug.gif

Bastard:flipoff2: Are you gonna be mister-Mo,...derrrr... I mean a stay at home he-woman, man-bitch, mom? Roscoe is gonna come home and slap ya around for not having dinner on the table:D :flipoff2:

Originally posted by LordRatner
... So what now?


Well tommorow I meet with my "Vocational Rehabilitation Counceler":rolleyes: Basicly I'll go in and tell her that I know what I want to do (woodworking), and release the rehab money to me so I can buy my machenery and tools.

Originally posted by Mustard Dog



Well tommorow I meet with my "Vocational Rehabilitation Counceler":rolleyes: Basicly I'll go in and tell her that I know what I want to do (woodworking), and release the rehab money to me so I can buy my machenery and tools.

Well, gee let me think... woodworking... Thats like $6.54 for the box of latex gloved and 2 bottles of Jergins.... :flipoff2:

Welll, sorry bout the clavicle, but at least it happened under advantageous circumstances. Good luck with the wood working

Originally posted by Mustard Dog



Well tommorow I meet with my "Vocational Rehabilitation Counceler":rolleyes: Basicly I'll go in and tell her that I know what I want to do (woodworking), and release the rehab money to me so I can buy my machenery and tools.

Holy chit...he's building a weeden FJ!:flipoff2:

EDIT: Oops. That's 'wooden'.:eek:

voc rehab is a good program........they actually pay you to go back to school, something i wouldn't blow off. i don't know how yours is but if you need a computer....done, need extra lab supplies....done, i'd start looking at something to kill the time with.

oh, welcome to the non-working crowd............:beer: god i love my "job"!

Originally posted by Mustard Dog
As a few of you know, in July of 01 I was injured while racing in the Fire-Police Motocross nationals. Lucky for me it was an event that was covered by the department, so it was like getting injured on duty. It has been decided that I can't perform my full duties with a permanetly broken left clavicle, so I'm being retired and today is it :eek: :D :D

It actually takes about 6 months to process the paperwork, so now I just go home and hang out. :D



"When you don't gotta go to work every day is like a holiday"



You Slacker :D :D :D :flipoff2:

Originally posted by Mustard Dog
It has been decided that I can't perform my full duties with a permanetly broken left clavicle, so I'm being retired and today is it :eek: :D


Sooooo, can someone explain to me how Trent Dilfer can break his clavicle and return to play football 8 weeks later but MD can't sit behind a desk shuffle paper and eat donuts? :confused:

:evil: :flipoff2:

Originally posted by MattS



Sooooo, can someone explain to me how Trent Dilfer can break his clavicle and return to play football 8 weeks later but MD can't sit behind a desk shuffle paper and eat donuts? :confused:

:evil: :flipoff2:

MattS is being a player hater:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

Originally posted by Mustard Dog
MattS is being a player hater:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

I think seething with jealousy was the phrase I would have used. :flipoff2:

I will feel better when your changing diapers and getting puked on. That desk job will look real inviting.

:p

"Funny thing about weekends when your unemployed..... they don't mean quite so much except you get to hang out with your workin' friends" - Les Claypool

This may come out wrong but I mean no disrespect, really!! :) (ok,,I'd respect you more if you broke it while tackling Bubba the father-raper rather than not being able to stay on 2 wheels :flipoff2:)

Just curious about 2 things...1st is why won't they just chain you to a desk? That would suck for sure but it seems like they would be getting their taxpayers $$$ out of you then :)

and 2....how the hell do you woodwork with a broken collarbone? :)


Like I said..no disrespect (though I'm sure someone will flame :rolleyes:) just honest curiousity

Cool!!! Congrats(well...kinda!) MD!! You wanna hang out or have lunch or something??? We could go on a search for gay cowboys in chaps on a trike!! :bounce: Oh wait....nevermind. You're kinda far away! :( :roxy:

Originally posted by Joe_W

Just curious about 2 things...1st is why won't they just chain you to a desk? That would suck for sure but it seems like they would be getting their taxpayers $$$ out of you then :)

and 2....how the hell do you woodwork with a broken collarbone? :)




#1 We have no permanent light duty (desk) jobs. Every Deputy on our department has to be able to function at 100% no matter what job they're doing at the time.

#2 The ends of the bones heve healed, just not together like they were supposed to, so the bone kind of floats around. If I plan my movements ahead of time I can do most things with a minimal amount of pain, but if I have to perform fast, sudden movemenst using alot of force I'm done (like getting into a fight). ;)

Originally posted by Joe_W
just honest curiousity Admittedly I am with you. I know that at least here if you are injured, even on company sponsered, supported, organized events bucka bucka, you can't claim injuries under workmans comp and such. I too am curious as to how you pulled that off.

And I hate you, you lucky bastard! :flipoff2:

Have an enjoyable time!

Me, today is my first day back to work, but I am also very exited about that. :bounce: :bounce:

Originally posted by Mustard Dog


#1 We have no permanent light duty (desk) jobs. Every Deputy on our department has to be able to function at 100% no matter what job they're doing at the time.

#2 The ends of the bones heve healed, just not together like they were supposed to, so the bone kind of floats around. If I plan my movements ahead of time I can do most things with a minimal amount of pain, but if I have to perform fast, sudden movemenst using alot of force I'm done (like getting into a fight). ;)

Cool...I figured #1 was along lines of "your not able to perform job you were hired as"

I'm just jealous like MattS :) but I also realize theres a good chance you'd rather be out on patrol right now as well.

Have fun making sawdust!!

Ok you explained it to Joe.

Still, I hate you, you lucky bastard! :flipoff2:

Originally posted by Belly Dragger

Me, today is my first day back to work, but I am also very exited about that. :bounce: :bounce:

Hey congrats BD!! (or condolences..works both ways :) )

What you get?

Originally posted by Joe_W
Hey congrats BD!! (or condolences..works both ways :) )

What you get? I'll start another thread, don't want to steal MD's thunder. ;) I'll post tonight after I'm sure I like it or not, in the meantime you guys can all guess. I'll just say this though, I'll make about the same I was plus with SIGNIFICANTLY better bennies. 100% Matching 401, 100% matching charitible contributions, 3500 a year for tuition, free cruises and too much other good stuff to mention. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Originally posted by Belly Dragger
I'll start another thread, don't want to steal MD's thunder. ;) I'll post tonight after I'm sure I like it or not, in the meantime you guys can all guess. I'll just say this though, I'll make about the same I was plus with SIGNIFICANTLY better bennies. 100% Matching 401, 100% matching charitible contributions, 3500 a year for tuition, free cruises and too much other good stuff to mention. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:


Okay, I'll guess. Door to door male prostitute. :D :D :flipoff2:

Originally posted by Mustard Dog



Well tommorow I meet with my "Vocational Rehabilitation Counceler":rolleyes: Basicly I'll go in and tell her that I know what I want to do (woodworking), and release the rehab money to me so I can buy my 1 acre greenhouse and bag of pot seeds.

Looks like Mo fixed it for me :D

Good luck MD - at least you'll be home to rub Rose's feet and answer her every beck and call while she waits for baby to pop out! :D

Originally posted by Roxywheels
Cool!!! Congrats(well...kinda!) MD!! You wanna hang out or have lunch or something??? We could go on a search for gay cowboys in chaps on a trike!! :bounce: Oh wait....nevermind. You're kinda far away! :( :roxy:

:confused: isnt that supposed to be a *midget* gay cowboy in chaps on a trike???

Originally posted by Co Pilot


:confused: isnt that supposed to be a *midget* gay cowboy in chaps on a trike???

Dammit!! I KNEW I forgot something! :laughing: :roxy:

And the real reason why MD is leaving the police force:
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Failed the bike test. :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

http://www.pirate4x4.net/mstevens/uploads/MD_policebike.jpg

Originally posted by MattS
And the real reason why MD is leaving the police force:
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Failed the bike test. :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

http://www.pirate4x4.net/mstevens/uploads/MD_policebike.jpg

That is such a CUTE chop!!! :D

Originally posted by Mustard Dog
so now I just go home and hang out. :D


Cool. :D

Well Eric, you could always follow your dreams and get into farming. Looks like ya got some pretty knowledgable farmhands to help out with the chores. Maybe the state will foot the bill for start-up costs too! :flipoff2:

Damn Eric! That's big time news.

Are you elated about it?

Originally posted by LasTrampas
Damn Eric! That's big time news.

Are you elated about it?

Yep:D

Things are gonna be good, I'm really fired up for this year.:D :D

Eric, I'm late responding, but congrats!
:bounce2: :bounce2: :bounce2:
I've gotta do all MY woodworking when I COULD be wheeling.

Now you just be sure to take really good care of Rose, OK? You probably oughtta start by building a chest of drawers/changing table, and maybe a crib.

Originally posted by Bobzooki

Now you just be sure to take really good care of Rose, OK? You probably oughtta start by building a chest of drawers/changing table, and maybe a crib.

;) your the best Zooki!!

The crib & changing table are handled... the chest of drawers are needed and would be nice.. but, first on *my* list would be a new bed (big ass Calif King) and dining table.
that would be after the painting he needs to do. :D

Originally posted by Co Pilot


;) your the best Zooki!!

The crib & changing table are handled... the chest of drawers are needed and would be nice.. but, first on *my* list would be a new bed (big ass Calif King) and dining table.
that would be after the painting he needs to do. :D

Look out MD, you aren't even home yet and she already has a big list for you. You thought you were gonna kick back and relax. It doesn't look that way dude!:D

Originally posted by Macgyver
voc rehab is a good program........they actually pay you to go back to school, something i wouldn't blow off.

Definately check into this and suck up all the free education that they will throw at you!!! Our local technical schools have excellent carpentry classes so maybe yours do too.

:D :D Just remember MD, when a guy iz retired, there are no vacation days, no sick days, no time off,,,, You are retired everyday.....Make the most of it, enjoy yourself, and I wish you the best.


:D :D

Good luck on the retirement Eric!! Guess you've got the time to explore Calico properly now!! :beer:

Get itt my brother, when you moving ???

Originally posted by RE:Todd
... when you moving ???

hopefully not 'til after i squeeze out this baby... ;)

Congrats MD and good luck on the schooling and baby!!

There's a website, www.woodworking.org, which has some kickass tech info on woodworking and quite a few guys in Cali to meet up with. Some are pros, others are not. Everyone is very nice and helpful there too. I am a member but haven't been there in a while myself. :emb:

Hef

DOH! lmao, this would explain why you didnt answer your phone at work and the guy who did, sounded like he didnt know what to say. "Anderson? (long pause) he, uh....left for the day er um i mean he uh...." lol.....Callin ya at home brudda :flipoff2:

Thanks Hef;) I've been starting to gather up woodworking related sites lately, that looks like a good one:D

You mustard dog I have a project for you right now if your interested. 14, 24x22x84 ski lockers........

holy resurrect... :eek:

You mustard dog I have a project for you right now if your interested. 14, 24x22x84 ski lockers........
holy thread revival :eek:

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BTW.. hows the Captain's Quarters coming?

You mustard dog I have a project for you right now if your interested. 14, 24x22x84 ski lockers........

LOL---because 5 years later, he might need some cash?? :p

Wouldnt it just be easier to send him a PM, rather than bring a 5 1/2 year old thread back from the dead?

Im just sayin... :laughing:

ummmm... he's sleeping right now. poor guy was tired :evil:

ummmm... he's sleeping right now. poor guy was tired :evil:

:laughing:

Man, I wish I had a government employer that would retire me so I could milk the system. :(

Does anyone really retire anymore or do they just get laid off?

You just don't se that many gold watch parties anymore.

Where I work they retire, hire back on in 6 months for less money/benefits and lighter schedule.
They work for another 5 or 10, retire and die 6 months later.

I am planning to retire some day and have been saving 15% of my gross income since I was 28. I'll probably die at age 59 1/4, setting up my wife and her next husband.

Where I work they retire, hire back on in 6 months for less money/benefits and lighter schedule.
They work for another 5 or 10, retire and die 6 months later.

I am planning to retire some day and have been saving 15% of my gross income since I was 28. I'll probably die at age 59 1/4, setting up my wife and her next husband.

thanks man, I appreciate it :laughing: :flipoff2:

Man, I wish I had a government employer that would retire me so I could milk the system. :(

Does anyone really retire anymore or do they just get laid off?

You just don't se that many gold watch parties anymore.


My MIL just got laid off after 20+ years of service... just 18 months before she was to be eligible for retirement.

of course..the company terminated her position globally, so its not an age thing.

LOL I had a few the other night...ooopppsss dates,,, silly little things

9 more years and I can retire. I plan to retire then work my old job as a temp for 18 months on 6 months off. :laughing:

MD, how's the shoulder?

Man, I wish I had a government employer that would retire me so I could milk the system. :(

Does anyone really retire anymore or do they just get laid off?

You just don't se that many gold watch parties anymore.
I went to a 40yr anniversary party at wok today.