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Blog Thread 5: A New Beginning
Grognard:
I highly encourage Civil Service Volunteerism.
my Son&Heir is doing Volunteer Firefighter now.
20 years ago, I did Police Reserve.
Our experience has been very rewarding.
... and it looks great on a resume.
hedgie:
Agreed. One of my friends has two things that really stand out. One is his master's degree from Oxford, the other is his work for the US Forest Service. It is largely the latter that got him where he is now. I think that at some point in their lives, everyone should have to serve others, whether it's in public service, like you're talking about, or in the service industry. Both are also good places to meet people from all walks of life. Given your skills, it might even get you the job you want, and possibly dates. I have lost count of the opportunities that I refused because I was only 80% qualified for that just landed in my lap for serving others well.
KingOfIreland:
Oh man. I'm starting an into it over it/generic indie-or-emo-as-you-prefer style band with some friends of mine soon. Writing music. This is possibly the first blog thread worthy thing I've had to say for years. Man, two hand tapping melodies over chunky chords is so much fun. Our drummer is insane and co lead vocalist with a friend of mine, we're still looking for a rhythm guitarist and I have a bassist in mind. So cool.
Thrillho:
If I lived near you brah, I'd be rhythm guitarring the shit out of your anus.
cesium133:
--- Quote from: cesium133 on 25 Mar 2015, 12:33 ---
--- Quote from: Grognard on 22 Mar 2015, 20:45 ---another option: take it to a reputable mechanic. Insist youre on a tight, tight budget and ask him to check out the car for anything that would leave you stranded. ask him to make it as reliable as can be.
budget: $250
items that be covered by that much: Belts, Hoses, Brakes, ignition, tires.
He should be able to give you a solid diagnostic and estimate.
the hard part is finding a reputable local mechanic.
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I have an appointment to get it checked out on Saturday. I'm still tempted to go with option 3 (the U-Haul truck), though, since I'm going to have to buy furniture for my new apartment (my old one was furnished, so I don't already have any), and the truck would be useful for getting the furniture there.
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So it turns out the noise I was hearing and the engine running warmer than normal were both because the water pump was failing...
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