What are you doing today ??

[Kwacky]

I've come into the office to collect a file so I can finish a review.

The file isn't here and it's not been booked out

[C00kiemonster]

Ripping up decking and replacing rotten bits. Then making it smaller and putting it back down again

Then building a new wall. We are doing stuff that needs doing that we dont want to do and using up stuff we do have as i cant get new supplies, at least for the next 4 weeks anyway.

Got to keep busy

[D6Nutz]

Life is all a bit bizarre for me at the moment, and I'm quite enjoying it.

Normally being out of contract is one of the most stressful parts of contracting, especially when contracts are thin on the ground. However, at the moment I'm probably the most relaxed I've been in years. Working in the supermarket is great, and doesn't have the usual stress of IT contracting.. I'm also doing an interview process to join a freelance network with the hope that I can pick up some extra work, or even potentially restart my career as a freelancer working from home.

I start the driving part of the job today, first delivery will be around 3pm. I won't lie, I'm a little nervous as I've not seen any of the computer systems we need to use or even attempted stacking one of the vans. But hey ho.. Sure i will work out

[Kwacky]

That's good news mate. Enjoy your first delivery day.

[Perkles]

good luck Nutz

[Blade]

Good for you Nutz, helping those who can't get out. Hope you enjoy a stress free day at work

[Blade]

Eating my lunch on the bench seat watching the tree surgeons next door.

Those boys are extremely skilfull and very interesting to watch

[Cav]

I'm actually getting involved like an employee! Woo!!

There's an issue with the fabrication and design of a part of the rig so I've come up with a new idea which I'm now generating drawings for. Essentially there was too much adjustment so I've simplified the design and made it easier for the fabricator to make this which should mean improved quality.

[duke63]

Tree surgery is a proper pro job, especially when they are that big.

I guess shit ones have a very short life.

[D6Nutz]

Tree surgery is a proper pro job, especially when they are that big.

I guess shit ones have a very short life.

Even the good ones struggle to stay in one piece.

My brother in law is an arborist and has had his fair share of bumps. The last major one, he was in hospital with a leg broken in 3 places, stuffed full of morphine. Unfortunately my sister was in at the same time having a c-section with their first!

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[Rossgo]

Eating my lunch on the bench seat watching the tree surgeons next door.

Those boys are extremely skilfull and very interesting to watch

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Can't be scared of heights in that job!! Agreed very skillful doing that, bet it's nice as well in this weather

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[D6Nutz]

Zoom meeting with some of the guys and gals from the running club. Really nice to catch up.

This situation does make you appreciate people that your used to spending quite a bit of time with usually that little bit more.

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[Cav]

Wow.. what a difference. I'm actually given the opportunity to go ahead with what I think is the best solution in my new job.

Old habits die hard though and I keep finding myself wanting to seek approval from others. That's a habit I need to kick unless I'm uncertain. I need to build confidence in my own ability.

In 1.5 days we discovered an issue, I worked out some improvements factoring in: cost, ease of manufacture, ease of assembly, does it actually fix the problem, reduced part count, removal of over-adjustability, and addition of some missing constraints. I've just finished the models, drawings and laser cutting part files, and sent them to the Engineering company we use. I'll get some pictures of their welds for you at some point - they're tasty!

Job satisfaction is a beautiful thing.

[Rossgo]

Nice Cav. They have confidence in your abilities

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[Rossgo]

Waiting to go to work for a night shift. Being incredibly lazy right now

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[Frankie]

Woke up .... Exercised... Had breakfast > sat in garden for 3 hrs just watching the world go by > ordered food shop, my collection point is getting further away in time and distance !!! ffs!! > had a snack > Looked on here, might have a nap in a bit

[D6Nutz]

Changed the tyres on the MTB to some road based rubber and gave them a test run round the village. Will be out for a proper ride at the weekend.

Cleaned the facias at the back of the house as they where minging.

Build a bird feeding perch and some fat balls with my daughter. She was in her element as I let her use the drill. This is probably one of the best things about lockdown, spending some time with the kids.

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[Cav]

Changed the tyres on the MTB to some road based rubber and gave them a test run round the village. Will be out for a proper ride at the weekend.

Cleaned the facias at the back of the house as they where minging.

Build a bird feeding perch and some fat balls with my daughter. She was in her element as I let her use the drill. This is probably one of the best things about lockdown, spending some time with the kids.

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What did you use for cleaning the fascias? Ours are filthy and so are the windows. I'll be getting up the ladder soon I think.



I've gained my first certification for Solidworks after using it for 3 weeks. Bit of a faff to get it working though as I had to run the test software on my private laptop and Solidworks on the work laptop. A lot of emailing from one to the other was required. Still, 100% is a decent score

[D6Nutz]

Changed the tyres on the MTB to some road based rubber and gave them a test run round the village. Will be out for a proper ride at the weekend.

Cleaned the facias at the back of the house as they where minging.

Build a bird feeding perch and some fat balls with my daughter. She was in her element as I let her use the drill. This is probably one of the best things about lockdown, spending some time with the kids.

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What did you use for cleaning the fascias? Ours are filthy and so are the windows. I'll be getting up the ladder soon I think.



I've gained my first certification for Solidworks after using it for 3 weeks. Bit of a faff to get it working though as I had to run the test software on my private laptop and Solidworks on the work laptop. A lot of emailing from one to the other was required. Still, 100% is a decent score

Jetwash and a caravan brush

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[D6Nutz]

The bird feeder turned out quite well, considering we didn't leave the garden too make it (except for the heart which was made earlier)

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