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9. Actually, to brag on myself, I've been volunteering for 8 years now. Corporations donate money to us and

Sun Dec 14, 2025, 05:03 PM

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give their employees days off to build or repair boardwalk. I am now assigned to supervise those crews, so I guess I have some skills.

My focus with these people is on safety. I start the day by making them hold up their hands so's I can count their fingers. The point being, they came in here with 10 fingers and I want them to leave with 10 fingers. The saws, drivers and staple guns are quite safe.But then I get then to focus on the safety glasses and hearing protection which we provide. There is frequently resistance to this.

One guy ---- I'm pointing out the need for hearing protection.

Our Hero: "Why do I need this? The saws are only being used for a few minutes at a time?

Me: "I spent 38 hours in the O.S.H.A. safety course. Hearing damage is progressive but not recognizable as it is happening. Lost hearing ability cannot be recovered once it is gone."

Our Hero: "I took the OSHA safety course."

Me:" Then why are you asking why you need hearing protection?"

O.H.: ------ No answer. He put the ear plugs in.

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Sunday Go 'Round The Farm -- Barn Update Overdue [View all] George McGovern Sunday OP

Thanks for the update, George. Diamond_Dog Sunday #1

You're welcome Diamond_Dog. We like progress. Thank You! George McGovern Sunday #2

Thanks, Allan. It is good to see progress! brer cat Sunday #3

Yes it is, you're welcome brer cat! Thank You! George McGovern Sunday #6

Mr. C is quite skilled. I volunteer and build boardwalks at a local swamp wildlife preserve. 3Hotdogs Sunday #4

Thank You 3hotdogs. He knows what he's doing. That's cool you volunteer! Despite no skills, George McGovern Sunday #7

Actually, to brag on myself, I've been volunteering for 8 years now. Corporations donate money to us and 3Hotdogs Sunday #9

That's a danged shame about the barn. Hopefully, completion won't be much longer. LoisB Sunday #5

Thanks Lois. It's weird how things have turned out. But Laurie will do what she can and make the best of it. George McGovern Sunday #8

I have no doubt that she will make a way. LoisB Sunday #10