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What is your profession? Hobbies other then salt?

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by xroads, Dec 1, 2009.

  1. nick

    nick Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I am my parents personal grunt at pets playhouse. I enjoy xbox 360. hunting and fishing.
     
  2. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    I'm a student at UNI(Biz. Management) and work at Hy-Vee. I love reef keeping and anything to do with animals in general. I hunt pheasant and deer(going this weekend actually). I like tinkering with electronics and figuring out how they work. I love building my own things if I can(lots of DIY projects). I really really want to go scuba diving, but have never had the chance to get very far away from Iowa, but I'm planning a trip to Florida this spring break though! I love football, I'm a Hawkeyes and Niners fan, and I watch playoff basketball if my Magic are still in, no baseball(unless the Mariners start doing good).
     
  3. JB Veteran Reefkeeper

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    Heh, you can thank this year's inept Sooner offense for that.   Hopefully Suh will dominate Colt this weekend, but I'm not sure Nebraska's offense is any better than OU's this year...
     
  4. FlyingMoray Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I am a metrics reporting specialist(database analyst) at Wells Fargo. I just graduated from Grand View with a degree in applied mathematics and computer science about a year ago. I am working on getting a masters degree in applied mathematics. In my free time I like to fly airplanes as I am a member of the Des Moines flying club. I take physics classes at drake in my free time for fun. I also like to ride my motorcycle.
     
  5. snowman82

    snowman82 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I work at Pella Corporation making windows. In my spare time i mainly just watch TV any more. used to hunt and fish alot but have lost time and interest. recently been focusing time on new house and wife and recently learned we are adding to our family in July so 3 big life changing events 4 months.....not much time for hobbies :)
     
  6. jtesdall

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    Wow! Congratulations Daddy Chris! Congratulations to Mommy as well.
     
  7. xroads Veteran Reefkeeper Vendor

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    I shoulda asked this question along time ago!
     
  8. wesly2007 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    im currently working as a foreman for a local fence company, Best Buy in the computers (mainly for the discount), and also as a wedding photographer when its the right time of year.  I have a degree in Photojournalism but doesnt seem to be anyone hiring for this job. 
    I have quite a few hobbies.  Scuba diving, rock climbing, tree frogs, growing orchids, growing carnivorous plants, Hunting, Fishing, little bit of wood work. yada yada yada.
     
  9. wesly2007 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    oh and obviously photography.
     
  10. DavidM199

    DavidM199 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I am a mover/driver for my family's moving company Blue Line moving, United Van Lines
    So of my hobbies are Restoring a 1953 ford f250, jetsking, kayak, going on vacations, snorkeling soon to be scuba, Home Improvements, shooting some pool Waterloo blackhawks hockey, Iowa Football, Chicago White Sox


    I think thats about it, too many hobbies not enough hours
     
  11. ruggerkc Experienced Reefkeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member

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    I work for an electrician part time along with my full time job.

     

    Hobbies, doesn't seem I have any time for them any more. I have a motorcycle but I don't remember even putting gas in it this sumer. I am scuba certified but really only get to go once a year if I'm lucky. We do manage to travel a little. We have 2 terriers (minni bull and jack russel) and a chinchilla. I have a couple of freshwater tanks. I do watch some football. I like to golf too.
     
  12. JB Veteran Reefkeeper

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    I know this is kind of dreaming, but an organized GIRS dive trip would be awesome!
    -JB
     
  13. AJ

    AJ Inactive User

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    I agree Craig...this has been a great thread.  I've really enjoyed reading about the diversity of talents/hobbies/careers we have in our group
    --AJ
     
  14. ruggerkc Experienced Reefkeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member

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    Posted By JB on 12/04/2009 10:26 AM

    Posted By ruggerkc on 12/04/2009 10:20 AM

    I am scuba certified but really only get to go once a year if I'm lucky.
    I know this is kind of dreaming, but an organized GIRS dive trip would be awesome!
    -JB
    I hope to go in january, anyone want to come along?
     
  15. smw0522

    smw0522 Inactive User

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    I am a K-5th grade reading teacher here in Cedar Rapids.

    My other hobbies would be camping, boating, biking, listening to music, reading (imagine that a reading teacher who likes to read) used to be murder and suspense, lately I've been reading some lighter stuff:) Been scuba diving a couple of times myself:)
     
  16. matt1971 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I work on an assembly line at John Deere. I found that I don't want to switch to salary even though I have a BA in Business Administration from UNI.
    I got my first real road bike this year, and will probably do one or two days of RAGBRAI next year. I play tennis, preferably doubles. My wife and I enjoy older homes with character. We own a home that was built in the 20's with a lot of unique art deco tiles. It was once a stop on a tour of historic homes in Waterloo. We travel a lot and I usually want to see the old mansions and (of course) public aquariums in the larger cities. My wife is a master gardener so we compromise by also seeing the botanical gardens. I did some snorkeling while in Belize and would like to get scuba certified.
    We adopted a retired greyhound racer a few years ago, which turned out to be a wonderful experience. They make great pets, especially if you like a dog that rarely barks and mostly just lays around all day. They are very obedient, train quickly, and are full of character. We've convinced others to adopt. Once a week local greyhounds owners meet in a large oval fenced in area to let the hounds run together as they did at the track.
    Some of my other interests include classic metal (the music genre) including live shows, billiards, specialty beers, and trying to find good wine and save it (not much luck saving it yet).
     
  17. CyberJester

    CyberJester Inactive User

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    Security Specialist for embeded hardware and software systems at Rockwell Collins Government Systems.
    I MAKE BEER!
     
  18. slovan

    slovan Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I work in Business Insights (marketing) at Pella Corporation. I am also a part-time firefighter for the city of Altoona. Other hobbies include woodworking and Hawkeye sports.
     
  19. Will E

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    I am a single and full time father of two kids. I also work part-time as a student nurse tech for a hospital and attend college full-time for nursing. I have BA in biology with a chemistry minor and will have a BSN in Dec. of 2010. I also have an AA degree in aviation maintanence and used to work for Northwest Airlines out of the Twin Cities as an aircraft tech. I also own a small business where I sell used dental equipment online.
    My hobbies include flood repairs on my house, doing homework, cleaning, household chores, and helping family/friends on their home or car repairs. I had a few free minutes that I was wasting on sleep, so I decided to start an aquarium up...this one is for me!
     
  20. mnvikes

    mnvikes Inactive User

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    i sell drugs
     

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