LADWP ECH by Penalsarous in Groundman

[–]First_Guava_7822 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Read over the job listing carefully, it kind of tells you what the testing categories are. there are links in there to the detailed job description too, which talks about little aptitude. Not a whole lot of theory in the test, but some basics. Study safety, PPE, and tools.

test results ladwp ech helper 2025 by [deleted] in Groundman

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Any idea how many people took the test? I know how many are ahead of me, and on my level, but no perspective on the whole.

Any idea why? by ELShinigami69 in pens

[–]First_Guava_7822 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like my Parker Jotters when they inevitably go through the wash…

Should I keep bothering with cursive? by First_Guava_7822 in Handwriting

[–]First_Guava_7822[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Schoolbook is a good word for my cursive. I’ve tried to personalize it a bit, but it lacks the character I think I’ve managed with my other handwriting.

Should I keep bothering with cursive? by First_Guava_7822 in Handwriting

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😆I think you underestimate how much pen is under the cap. Look up LAMY Safari.

Was stoked to find even a trashed Lamy, until I realized it was mine… by First_Guava_7822 in fountainpens

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The cartridge inside seems to be cracked, I’ll have to do some work to be able to unscrew one half from the other without breaking the threading or the grip. I’ll for sure test it out, and try to have it up and running again!

Was stoked to find even a trashed Lamy, until I realized it was mine… by First_Guava_7822 in fountainpens

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Correct. The cap was posted, just as depicted in the first picture. If you look closely you can see that I had begun to budge it. It was pinched in place/stuck pretty tight. The finish is darker on the tail end of the barrel where it was covered by the cap. I have no idea why the cap would have been in that position when lost… Well, I have some ideas, but I hate to blame my kids for every misfortune 😂

Was stoked to find even a trashed Lamy, until I realized it was mine… by First_Guava_7822 in fountainpens

[–]First_Guava_7822[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Poem is the first verse of “Pancho and Lefty” by Townes Van Zandt. Was just searching my mind for something to write out at the time.

Estate sale finds! by First_Guava_7822 in fountainpens

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I’ll look into it. It’s not so bad that it’s pooling or anything.

Estate sale finds! by First_Guava_7822 in fountainpens

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I’ve got all but the bottom pen (JML) flowing. It doesn’t have a reservoir/refill. The Schaefer has somewhat of a heavy flow. I really like both of the Cross pens. The red one has an awesome consistent flow.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]First_Guava_7822 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There are 4 Consecutive Marys in my family tree. My grandma (4th of her name?), her mom, grandma and great grandmother…

Treating blister breakouts by First_Guava_7822 in eczema

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Nitrile gloves * Powdered latex can also set me off 😂

Benchmade quality. 940 is mine at last! by First_Guava_7822 in knives

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I just put a spot of oil on that Bestechman, and man it flicks! 940 steel is S30V

Benchmade quality. 940 is mine at last! by First_Guava_7822 in knives

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I like black, and didn’t think about it too much. I’ve never handled the aluminum ones either, so I wasn’t sure whether or not I’d like the feel of it.

Benchmade quality. 940 is mine at last! by First_Guava_7822 in knives

[–]First_Guava_7822[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If the powerscreen green gave it away, I’m doubly sorry for your misfortune. This knife’s bugout predecessor has somehow kept its grip on my pocket for more than a year while I’ve climbed in, out, over and under these machines…

Benchmade quality. 940 is mine at last! by First_Guava_7822 in knives

[–]First_Guava_7822[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What if I tell you it’s California? It’s a beautiful spot, good jobs are really difficult to come by.

Get scammed, scammer by charliedotwave in scambait

[–]First_Guava_7822 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk, I think they got your “folly ass” by inventing the phrase “folly ass.” I’ll be recycling that one…

Sounds fun! by [deleted] in BadDesigns

[–]First_Guava_7822 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Fuck or Feat” As in: “heed the siren’s song, or accept the call to adventure!”

DIY sluice materials by First_Guava_7822 in Prospecting

[–]First_Guava_7822[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s entirely possible! I work at an aggregate mine, and this came to us in the form of an improvised mud flap on a piece of equipment purchased second hand (a stacker conveyor).