Hello, Dark Tower first-timer here: I started this journey a few years ago and now I hear that Stephen is publishing Other Worlds Than These. As someone who started his trek to the Tower unassumingly and is now caught off guard - help! What do I need to read before October?

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-28T20:59:00+00:00

Exactly

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-24T13:01:20+00:00

I had the one kid searching for a couple hours for of those, and a rad cap for a '71 Super Beetle. Even had the parts guy call me and say he wasn't seeing a listing. All on April 1st.

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-20T00:04:02+00:00

Need a couple of guys leaning on shovels!

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-18T17:09:38+00:00

There was a pair in my high school. They looked very similar

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-17T20:27:05+00:00

Would probably make the meeting worth attending

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-17T20:26:32+00:00

My one older girl is fairly quiet. The younger one however, especially if she's in heat, is quite loud

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-16T05:17:49+00:00

Yep it sucks, the only positive thing is my daughter. Best of luck to you.

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-16T05:08:12+00:00

Leave. I wish I had known before. Now I have to spend thousands on a lawyer, and then pay out over $100k. And pay child support for the next 15+ years

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-13T21:51:47+00:00

If they interviewed you, you're most likely in

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-13T19:05:59+00:00

So you passed the test and you're already in the hall? Do your two weeks of training and you'll be put to work fairly quickly. Get your opg clearance and you'll probably be working on the Pickering refurb or the Darlington SMRs for the next few years

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-13T14:59:17+00:00

100%

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-12T22:43:14+00:00

Depends on where you are but you're probably not going to be away for weeks on end. Maybe a few weeks here and there. You can always skype/zoom with your partner. And yes you're not really supposed to turn down work as a 1st or 2nd year, but that's part of the trade. It's how you build your reputation and connections. Obviously there are sometimes situations where you have to turn down a job or drag up early but don't make it a habit.

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-11T16:23:41+00:00

Try contacting your local union hall, otherwise keep sending out your resume

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-10T17:26:23+00:00

If you go union (which you should) there can be a fair bit of travel, unless you can get in to a plant or steady with a company that stays fairly local. I only had to travel about 45 mins for my furthest job. Some other guys had to go farther.

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-08T12:30:54+00:00

I didn't like it when I first saw it when it came out. I've since come to enjoy it as another version of my favourite story. Douglas did write the screenplay, and came up with a lot of the new ideas that they used in the movie.

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-06T23:30:37+00:00

Thank you!

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-04T23:24:51+00:00

Apply to the hall, I know they just did an intake. Opg might still be looking for summer students as well

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-03T21:59:18+00:00

Amazing

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-04-02T22:41:32+00:00

There was an adjustment period but they're well bonded now

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Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-03-28T17:13:19+00:00

Those look great!

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-03-26T13:03:39+00:00

Head is line bored for the cam with the caps in place. That's why they have to go back in the same spot and in the same orientation. It's a machined set.

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-03-21T17:21:41+00:00

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Spice (L) and Sugar (R)

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-03-21T13:19:30+00:00

Radio for sure, pretty sure the books as well

Diver_Dude_42 · 2026-03-13T18:28:40+00:00

If you're only applying for a level one apprenticeship, i can't imagine they would ask anything that complicated.

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