twobjshelbys Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Rocket Scientist eh?... Rockets was on my list. For a really good story read "Rocket Boys" by Homer Hickam or watch October Sky the next time it comes on TV. My grandmother said she was a nth-cousin of Werner von Braun but I was never able to verify it. The Navy tried to recruit me just after I graduated (1975). Two guys showed up at my door at about 10:00 just after I got off at 8:00 (I got the computer from Midnight to 8:00, it was an IBM 1130). They offered me a PhD on the Navy. Nuclear reactor engineering. There was a catch: 8years active duty on a nuclear vessel. Which kind? Well, we're building a bunch of submarines... Oh, I'm getting married in three months. Spending 9 months at a time under water with a bunch of guys didn't quite fit my plans. I played with computers instead and got hooked on disc drives. They are addicting. We can't escape. There are only 17 people that make drives and sooner or later you work with or for all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagerart Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Retired as VP-GM at Verizon Wireless Messaging. Currently part time CFO of packaging film business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I'm in the dirt business. i was guessing a grave digger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 a machinist for an industrial electric motor manufacturer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKA-SHLB Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Own a computer wholesale company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tko211 Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I am a Founding Partner in a Design & Marketing firm in Salt Lake City. I would like to add SIA to my client roster! Newest project: I am working with TCBY "the country's best yogurt" doing P.O.P. (point of purchase) signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt N. Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 IT Manager / Project Manager - Insurance & Financial Services Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby2809 Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Regional Sales Manager for a Film Company. (Frozen food plastic film and other industrial applications... our stripes are one example) I work to afford to drive this amazing car and save my butt off for a Supercharger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69dejavue Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 Rockets was on my list. For a really good story read "Rocket Boys" by Homer Hickam or watch October Sky the next time it comes on TV. My grandmother said she was a nth-cousin of Werner von Braun but I was never able to verify it. The Navy tried to recruit me just after I graduated (1975). Two guys showed up at my door at about 10:00 just after I got off at 8:00 (I got the computer from Midnight to 8:00, it was an IBM 1130). They offered me a PhD on the Navy. Nuclear reactor engineering. There was a catch: 8years active duty on a nuclear vessel. Which kind? Well, we're building a bunch of submarines... Oh, I'm getting married in three months. Spending 9 months at a time under water with a bunch of guys didn't quite fit my plans. I played with computers instead and got hooked on disc drives. They are addicting. We can't escape. There are only 17 people that make drives and sooner or later you work with or for all of them. Do you do any work with Seagate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossBronco Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 Rockets was on my list. For a really good story read "Rocket Boys" by Homer Hickam or watch October Sky the next time it comes on TV. My grandmother said she was a nth-cousin of Werner von Braun but I was never able to verify it LOL I like 20 miles from Coalwood Wv where Homer Hickam lived. It was a great movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Do you do any work with Seagate? We've been reviewing a spec for the last three weeks. Last week it was conference calls from 08:00 to about 18:00 every day. Hopefully we'll finish on Monday. Then I can get back to real work - some hardware things need my attention. The week before it was three days in Portland and the week before it was three days on calls. It's very tedious but by going through it a page at a time we find "bugs" and some inconsistencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 ex-Army Cobra pilot. Now I design surgical instruments for a large medical device company... Yeah,...another engineer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 ex-Army Cobra pilot. Now I design surgical instruments for a large medical device company... Yeah,...another engineer! Do you have this disease too? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmYDgncMhXw I got really good at taking things apart and putting them back together. It started with a 1950-ish Ford tractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yfi guy Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Owner and operator of a multi-county wireless broadband ISP. Ike was not nice to me, but, I'm better now! :whew: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0546 Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 U.S. Marines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 U.S. Marines Thank you for your service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robr Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Corporate pilot for a surgical group...trying to get a pilot slot in the Air Force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427 Cammer Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 CAD Layout Design Draftsman for Aircraft Piston Engine manufacturer. Past jobs: Tool Design Draftsman Air Force Munitions Maintenance Mechanic on F-111 SGT-5613 Black/Silver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydub Mach1 Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Mechanical Engineer - 30 years Helicopter air filters Aircraft flight controls Aircraft radar jammers Bio-tech Ex-Army Huey crewchief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lgs ShelbyGT Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 by day: CPA - Chief Accountant/CFO for county government for past 19 years (aka "CBC" Chief Bean Counter) by night: Tae Kwon Do instuctor at local college for past 30 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewheels Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Truck driver. Used to fix trucks, then decided it was was more fun to drive and break them. After shifting all week I still enjoy hopping into my car and shifting some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoDakMac Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I am retired after 36 years as a biology professor and higher education administrator. Now I hunt, fish and polish cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_garcia624 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I am currently a Warrant Officer 1, flight student . Been in the Army for 13 years now. Before flight school I spent 2 years as a Drill Sergeant (one of my most rewarding jobs while in the military) and attained the rank of SFC prior to converting over to Warrant Officer. As an enlisted member I was a 19K, armor crewman, the M1A1 Abrams battle tank is one bad @$$ piece of equipment. 7 more years till retirement, when I plan to open up a recycling buissness back home. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs2007gt500 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I'm a retired Army (20 years) Master Sergeant and now work as a contractor in Iraq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 by day: CPA - Chief Accountant/CFO for county government for past 19 years (aka "CBC" Chief Bean Counter) by night: Tae Kwon Do instuctor at local college for past 30 years now theres a combination! Let me guess, 3rd dan, 4th dan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chigl Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Major, U.S. Air Force, enlisted for a few years, then AF Academy, 5 yrs until I am eligible for my first retirement. Specialty: Space and Missile Operations. - Chigl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Wow, its amazing how many people in the Armed Forces own Shelbys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunedindon#5481 Posted September 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Wow, its amazing how many people in the Armed Forces own Shelbys. I second and third that. If that doesn't make you feel good about the choice in cars you've made nothing will. Thanks again all for keeping this thread going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Divorce Lawyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 we like you anyway Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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