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  • #371
    synchronicity
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    I live off the grid in the Southwest Colorado mountains.When I turn off my lights at night, there are none in my view. I cut wood and carry water. For fun, I make electricity at home. We are entertained by gardening with the use of greywater. Grateful Dead music has been pretty important to me for a long time. Post Industrial Shamanic Existentialism with a Masonic twist does not fit in the "religion" box of most application forms. I seem to be entering the second half of my first century quite well, thank you. There is nothing, absolutely Nothing quite so much worth doing As simply Messing about with boats.
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    highgreenchile
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    Dirty hippie with shiny, nice-smelling hair?
    Must be those couches.
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    Lazy-Supp-Deal
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    I sleep on peoples' couches and have no earthly posessions, but my hair is shiny and smells nice. I refuse to believe that the show ever ended - it's hiding from us, and we just have to catch up to it again. I do bead work and play the flute too. I don't eat meat - only hand made gruel from commune-grown organic grains and vegetables. I still sell grilled cheese sandwiches for money in public parking lots when I have to face reality and deal with The Man. There is no record of my name, address, social security number or birth certificate. People call me Kale.
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    unkljohn
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    Staff Photographer at a newspaper in Raleigh, NC for 27 years. Before that I was in banking and finance for 7 years.......which is why I quit that and became a photog. I like being outside and not in an office. It's been an interesting career. I've seen a lot and done a lot that people don't ordinarily get to see and do.
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    Gratefulhan
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    day (and night) job
    I work with families that have children with disabilities, such as autism. I am what is called a Behavioral Specialist Coordinator, which has me working all hours of the day and evening. I just graduated with a Masters in Special Ed. so this job is just a hold over until I can get a teaching gig. Rick Do or do not; there is no try.
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    it_must_have_b…
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    I am a personal (fitness) trainer and I coach high school cheerleading
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    marye
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    whoa, I want Rose's day job!
    :-)
  • #378
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    My day job
    is to create as much good as possible, make people smile, comfort those who need it, smack those who need it, and jump around acting the fool if necessary. In addition, I have been given full authority to act in charge and important. Some highlights of my current position are to ensure that everyone else feels like their job isn't as good as mine and make sure others covet my garden and pristine land, musical instruments, and connections in the Dead world. I guess thats it. Much love, Rose
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    chipwithrow
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    High school journalism
    High school journalism teacher - taught English and reading for years, kinda fell into this journalism gig and it's my best so far. Kids work up to your expectations - give them something meaningful to do and they do just fine. "Got a few wrinkles but that's OK, hang out in the breeze and they'll blow away"
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    LenG
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    IT-Outsourcing is my gig
    IT-Outsourcing--Mainframe, AS400, Unix.... Making sure that customer's batch schedules run. We in the Outsourcing can be thought of as Firemen in a way......we jump to work when we spot a problem. LenG
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Me and My Day Job
What is it that you do, anyway?
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Submitted by GratefulTreadHead on Mon, 07/31/2023 - 12:07

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Hey everyone in this awesome forum! 👋 I thought I'd introduce myself and share a bit about my day job. I'm a house painter based right here in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia! 🇦🇺

I absolutely love what I do – transforming homes both inside and out with a splash of color and a touch of magic. From giving exteriors a fresh new look to adding personality to interiors, it's all about creating spaces that truly feel like home. 🌈🖌️

Currently, I'm part of a fantastic team at "Australian Painting and Maintenance Services Pty. Ltd." 🏢 Our crew is a bunch of skilled painters who take great pride in our work. We're all about delivering top-notch results, using high-quality materials to make sure our clients' visions come to life! 💪

If you're curious about our work or just love to see some impressive before-and-after shots, you can check out our website at australianpainting.com.au. We're always excited to showcase our projects and inspire others with our passion for painting! 🎉
Oh, and before I wrap up, I have to mention that besides my passion for house painting, I'm an avid Grateful Dead fan too! 🌹🎶 Their music has been the soundtrack to many of my painting sessions, creating a groovy and inspiring atmosphere. Some of my all-time favorite Grateful Dead songs are "Ripple," "Sugar Magnolia," and "Touch of Grey" - they never fail to lift my spirits! 🎵✨

Speaking of Australia, the Grateful Dead did have a memorable live show here! 🇦🇺🎤 In 1981, they graced the stage at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, which was broadcasted live on the radio, reaching Deadheads worldwide, including us fans in Australia. Although they never performed a live show down under, their music and influence have certainly traveled far and wide, touching the hearts of many grateful fans across the globe. 🌏🌈 Keep on truckin', fellow Deadheads! 🚚💀🌹

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Submitted by iGrateful on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 06:59

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So I just started my post-retirement gig with Trader Joe's
I love this place! The people, the employees, the food... all good!
If you have not been to a Trader Joe's in your area, go check it out and tell me what you think. Either way, I feel good about myself helping people find and prepare quality foods they'll enjoy at a reasonable price.

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Submitted by rreich_69 on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 16:33

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Engineering. First five years out of college was civil/construction in Eugene, OR. Since 1997 it's been software/internet/web in Boulder, CO. What a long strange trip it's been.

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Submitted by abmterrapin on Thu, 09/07/2023 - 11:42

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Previously a Billing Program Manager with Quality Improvement & Mgmt. training from both Xerox & GE. Looking for a new gig that is DeadHead Friendly!