Polar Vortex

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Hahahaha.  -71?
-65 was coldest I can remember as a kid in VT.  (With wind chill)
That shit is brutal..  Stay safe people 🙏

-40 for me in Alaska was the coldest. 

Windchill is stupid.  Anything below 10F is just dumb too.  It all starts to feel the same... COLD!

You’re right, Chris. After a point it all feels the same. I’d love to go to Alaska. And I don’t think I’d mind -40 as much there. I mean, it’s Alaska! -40 in Chicago is a whole different story. 

You dress for it though.  You know it's coming so the cold weather gear comes out.

The ocean freezes up too which is wild.  You know it's cold when the ocean freezes over, lol!

That is insane! I’d love to get up there someday. 

You won't be able to do a cruise when the ocean freezes.  I don't think they even go up past Juneau?

I was working on a damn fishing boat so I got paid to see this crap, lol.

That’s one kick ass (and dangerous) job! Were you on one of those Ice Fisherman shows on Discovery Channel? 

Yes I was.  

In the mid 90's I was on a tender ship that went out in the Bering sea to meet up with other ships for cod.  The first few seasons of Deadliest catch had all the ships that I was on at one time or another.  Sea star, Fierce Allegiance, Arctic Dawn, Arctic Sea, North Sea and of course the North Western were all ships that were seen on the show but some didn't have film crews.

I laughed when I first saw the show and my family and friends would all ask if I was on any of those ships and I could say, yes I was.

Wish I had taken more pics back then, I do have stories but not a lot of footage... Oh well.

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Hahahaha.  -71?
-65 was coldest I can remember as a kid in VT.  (With wind chill)
That shit is brutal..  Stay safe people 🙏

-40 for me in Alaska was the coldest. 

Windchill is stupid.  Anything below 10F is just dumb too.  It all starts to feel the same... COLD!

You’re right, Chris. After a point it all feels the same. I’d love to go to Alaska. And I don’t think I’d mind -40 as much there. I mean, it’s Alaska! -40 in Chicago is a whole different story. 

You dress for it though.  You know it's coming so the cold weather gear comes out.

The ocean freezes up too which is wild.  You know it's cold when the ocean freezes over, lol!

That is insane! I’d love to get up there someday. 

You won't be able to do a cruise when the ocean freezes.  I don't think they even go up past Juneau?

I was working on a damn fishing boat so I got paid to see this crap, lol.

That’s one kick ass (and dangerous) job! Were you on one of those Ice Fisherman shows on Discovery Channel? 

Yes I was.  

In the mid 90's I was on a tender ship that went out in the Bering sea to meet up with other ships for cod.  The first few seasons of Deadliest catch had all the ships that I was on at one time or another.  Sea star, Fierce Allegiance, Arctic Dawn, Arctic Sea, North Sea and of course the North Western were all ships that were seen on the show but some didn't have film crews.

I laughed when I first saw the show and my family and friends would all ask if I was on any of those ships and I could say, yes I was.

Wish I had taken more pics back then, I do have stories but not a lot of footage... Oh well.

Awesome story! Sounds like you have (had?) one exciting job. Fishing in the Bering Sea makes most jobs seem mundane; especially mine! 

I've had the top 2 most dangerous jobs in the world so far in Alaska fishing and Iron Worker.  I'm not looking to extend the streak any further so I'm a PM now, lol!

PJ_Soul said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Hahahaha.  -71?
-65 was coldest I can remember as a kid in VT.  (With wind chill)
That shit is brutal..  Stay safe people 🙏

-40 for me in Alaska was the coldest. 

Windchill is stupid.  Anything below 10F is just dumb too.  It all starts to feel the same... COLD!

You’re right, Chris. After a point it all feels the same. I’d love to go to Alaska. And I don’t think I’d mind -40 as much there. I mean, it’s Alaska! -40 in Chicago is a whole different story. 

You dress for it though.  You know it's coming so the cold weather gear comes out.

The ocean freezes up too which is wild.  You know it's cold when the ocean freezes over, lol!

That is insane! I’d love to get up there someday. 

You won't be able to do a cruise when the ocean freezes.  I don't think they even go up past Juneau?

I was working on a damn fishing boat so I got paid to see this crap, lol.

That’s one kick ass (and dangerous) job! Were you on one of those Ice Fisherman shows on Discovery Channel? 

Yes I was.  

In the mid 90's I was on a tender ship that went out in the Bering sea to meet up with other ships for cod.  The first few seasons of Deadliest catch had all the ships that I was on at one time or another.  Sea star, Fierce Allegiance, Arctic Dawn, Arctic Sea, North Sea and of course the North Western were all ships that were seen on the show but some didn't have film crews.

I laughed when I first saw the show and my family and friends would all ask if I was on any of those ships and I could say, yes I was.

Wish I had taken more pics back then, I do have stories but not a lot of footage... Oh well.

Awesome story! Sounds like you have (had?) one exciting job. Fishing in the Bering Sea makes most jobs seem mundane; especially mine! 

I've had the top 2 most dangerous jobs in the world so far in Alaska fishing and Iron Worker.  I'm not looking to extend the streak any further so I'm a PM now, lol!

A Prime Minister?

hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Project Manager...

Oh man that is funny!!!

F Me In The Brain said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Hahahaha.  -71?
-65 was coldest I can remember as a kid in VT.  (With wind chill)
That shit is brutal..  Stay safe people 🙏

-40 for me in Alaska was the coldest. 

Windchill is stupid.  Anything below 10F is just dumb too.  It all starts to feel the same... COLD!

You’re right, Chris. After a point it all feels the same. I’d love to go to Alaska. And I don’t think I’d mind -40 as much there. I mean, it’s Alaska! -40 in Chicago is a whole different story. 

You dress for it though.  You know it's coming so the cold weather gear comes out.

The ocean freezes up too which is wild.  You know it's cold when the ocean freezes over, lol!

That is insane! I’d love to get up there someday. 

You won't be able to do a cruise when the ocean freezes.  I don't think they even go up past Juneau?

I was working on a damn fishing boat so I got paid to see this crap, lol.

That’s one kick ass (and dangerous) job! Were you on one of those Ice Fisherman shows on Discovery Channel? 

Yes I was.  

In the mid 90's I was on a tender ship that went out in the Bering sea to meet up with other ships for cod.  The first few seasons of Deadliest catch had all the ships that I was on at one time or another.  Sea star, Fierce Allegiance, Arctic Dawn, Arctic Sea, North Sea and of course the North Western were all ships that were seen on the show but some didn't have film crews.

I laughed when I first saw the show and my family and friends would all ask if I was on any of those ships and I could say, yes I was.

Wish I had taken more pics back then, I do have stories but not a lot of footage... Oh well.

Awesome story! Sounds like you have (had?) one exciting job. Fishing in the Bering Sea makes most jobs seem mundane; especially mine! 

I've had the top 2 most dangerous jobs in the world so far in Alaska fishing and Iron Worker.  I'm not looking to extend the streak any further so I'm a PM now, lol!

Were you ever an altar boy in a catholic church?

That is a few different F's.

Fucked up and Funny, lol!!!

you are going to hell for that one, hahahahahahahaha!!!!!

tempo_n_groove said:

F Me In The Brain said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

bbiggs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Hahahaha.  -71?
-65 was coldest I can remember as a kid in VT.  (With wind chill)
That shit is brutal..  Stay safe people 🙏

-40 for me in Alaska was the coldest. 

Windchill is stupid.  Anything below 10F is just dumb too.  It all starts to feel the same... COLD!

You’re right, Chris. After a point it all feels the same. I’d love to go to Alaska. And I don’t think I’d mind -40 as much there. I mean, it’s Alaska! -40 in Chicago is a whole different story. 

You dress for it though.  You know it's coming so the cold weather gear comes out.

The ocean freezes up too which is wild.  You know it's cold when the ocean freezes over, lol!

That is insane! I’d love to get up there someday. 

You won't be able to do a cruise when the ocean freezes.  I don't think they even go up past Juneau?

I was working on a damn fishing boat so I got paid to see this crap, lol.

That’s one kick ass (and dangerous) job! Were you on one of those Ice Fisherman shows on Discovery Channel? 

Yes I was.  

In the mid 90's I was on a tender ship that went out in the Bering sea to meet up with other ships for cod.  The first few seasons of Deadliest catch had all the ships that I was on at one time or another.  Sea star, Fierce Allegiance, Arctic Dawn, Arctic Sea, North Sea and of course the North Western were all ships that were seen on the show but some didn't have film crews.

I laughed when I first saw the show and my family and friends would all ask if I was on any of those ships and I could say, yes I was.

Wish I had taken more pics back then, I do have stories but not a lot of footage... Oh well.

Awesome story! Sounds like you have (had?) one exciting job. Fishing in the Bering Sea makes most jobs seem mundane; especially mine! 

I've had the top 2 most dangerous jobs in the world so far in Alaska fishing and Iron Worker.  I'm not looking to extend the streak any further so I'm a PM now, lol!

Were you ever an altar boy in a catholic church?

That is a few different F's.

Fucked up and Funny, lol!!!

you are going to hell for that one, hahahahahahahaha!!!!!

Or a Boy Scout?

PJ_Soul said:

darwinstheory said:

My brother and friend were both ironworkers. Both took very much pride in that job. Health reasons make them both become steel workers with me.

We have a bridge called the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge in Vancouver. It's called that because there was a terrible accident way back when it was being built in 1958. A crane collapsed and tore down several sections of the partial bridge, and 79 ironworkers plunged off the bridge into the water - 19 were killed (4 more ironworkers were also killed in unrelated accidents during the construction). The city definitely appreciates the dangers involved in that profession.

You guys need to tighten up your crane regulations.  Didn't a crane collapse this week.  Of course, I'm kidding about the regulations.  That is a nice gesture naming the bridge after ironworkers.  I'm sure ironworkers past and present appreciate that.  We are getting a new bridge to the US,  Harper named it the Gordie Howe bridge.  We had a soldier in my town who died in Afghanistan, he was my choice, my second choice was a cop who died off duty making an arrest and was shot and killed and left a young family. 

PJ_Soul said:

Meltdown99 said:

PJ_Soul said:

darwinstheory said:

My brother and friend were both ironworkers. Both took very much pride in that job. Health reasons make them both become steel workers with me.

We have a bridge called the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge in Vancouver. It's called that because there was a terrible accident way back when it was being built in 1958. A crane collapsed and tore down several sections of the partial bridge, and 79 ironworkers plunged off the bridge into the water - 19 were killed (4 more ironworkers were also killed in unrelated accidents during the construction). The city definitely appreciates the dangers involved in that profession.

You guys need to tighten up your crane regulations.  Didn't a crane collapse this week.  Of course, I'm kidding about the regulations.  That is a nice gesture naming the bridge after ironworkers.  I'm sure ironworkers past and present appreciate that.  We are getting a new bridge to the US,  Harper named it the Gordie Howe bridge.  We had a soldier in my town who died in Afghanistan, he was my choice, my second choice was a cop who died off duty making an arrest and was shot and killed and left a young family. 

Lol, yeah, wtf with the cranes? The one this week didn't collapse though. Some dumb-dumb container ship captain rammed his boat into a perfectly good massive crane, lol. Luckily nobody was hurt (besides, I suppose, all those businesses waiting for whatever is stuck in all those shipping containers that still can't be removed from the ship!).

Ok.  I thought the crane collapse on its own.  Yes, good thing no one was hurt.  I watch highway through hell that's filmed in BC...jeesh, surprised more tow truck drivers don't get killed.