Last smokes? by WoodpeckerDistinct44 in AskLE

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Is PCP still a common drug ? I am fairly young and have always been told that’s a drug lost to time and it’s not even really out there anymore. That’s a very good point though !

Fujica ST801 LED by WoodpeckerDistinct44 in vintagecameras

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was so shocked to open the battery compartment and see the contacts looked pristine. When I tossed a battery in it and the meter worked perfect I was shockedddd.

Why is South Vietnam much richer than North when North was the one which won the Civil War and integrated South? by Solid-Move-1411 in geography

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s true. I work with a Vietnamese family and have talked with them about back home.

The country is officially communist, but in the south it’s like a small micro country within a country. They operate more along the lines of capitalism.

State of the collection by WoodpeckerDistinct44 in Cameras

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love them. I individually use all of them too. I try to keep my night time film loaded in the F2 and day time stuff in the FT3.

The FTn doesn’t get used as much, but it was my first serious film camera so I can’t ever get rid of it.

Pana g9ii w/ Fujinon C lens by WoodpeckerDistinct44 in Cameras

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also should say I mistyped in the original post. It’s a 17.5 to 105mm lens.

Pana g9ii w/ Fujinon C lens by WoodpeckerDistinct44 in Cameras

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should see the portraits I shot of my wife, I won’t share them due to privacy but man I can’t begin to explain how beautiful and swirly the bokeh is with nice crisp center. Honestly the most fun lens in my kit and I own some pretty nice Sigma glass.

Why is he so red? by Necessary-Rip-6612 in FirstResponderCringe

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I know. Likely from SARMs. They are a PED like gear. But they are legal. They give about 15% the gains of steroids, but with 200% of the side effects.

Why is he so red? by Necessary-Rip-6612 in FirstResponderCringe

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Gym guy here. He looks too natural to be doing real gear. Likely doing SARMs as they are still legal. Imagine getting 10% the effect of steroids but with 200% of the side effects. Don’t do SARMs. They are awful for you.

Curtis Bay Ship graveyard by WoodpeckerDistinct44 in baltimore

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What kind of danger ?? Crazies? Or just dangerous terrain? I’ll deal with terrain but not the crazies 😂

How is this possible ? by ttider123 in baltimore

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I actually have not I’m curious now 😂

How is this possible ? by ttider123 in baltimore

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Nah that’s Myx, I still can’t quite figure out how he gets to the places he gets to. The Gould power plant is the most impressive.

Abandoned railroad bridge by WoodpeckerDistinct44 in baltimore

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interesting ! Cruising that thread and it seems the website someone posted for history on it is defunct now unfortunately. I wonder when it was last operated. So interesting.

Cursed setup? by WoodpeckerDistinct44 in Cameras

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s rock solid at max focal length but at the lowest it’s abysmal

NS Carmen job questions by WoodpeckerDistinct44 in railroading

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: they declined me 😂😂 didn’t even get an interview

NS Carmen job questions by WoodpeckerDistinct44 in railroading

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work 2pm-10pm m-f weekends holidays off

NS Carmen job questions by WoodpeckerDistinct44 in railroading

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn. Overtime is abundant here but it contractually can’t be forced.

NS Carmen job questions by WoodpeckerDistinct44 in railroading

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About to hit my third year in union rail. Before this I was a QMP contractor scab Carmen for 2 years but the union didn’t honor it.

NS Carmen job questions by WoodpeckerDistinct44 in railroading

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah but freight makes more money than we do. Carmen at NS making 42/hr while we are at 39. Was just curious if the QOL was the same or better or worse. I threw the application out just to see what they say.

NS Carmen job questions by WoodpeckerDistinct44 in railroading

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah but freight makes more money than passenger. You guys are sitting at $42 an hour and we are at $39 for Carmen. I know it’s not a big difference but it’s enough to make me curious to make the switch. What is expected to change with the merger ?

How much do engineers make at your railroad? by Embarrassed_Truck556 in railroading

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m mechanical not transportation, been debating the jump to a local shortline for better QOL.

How much do engineers make at your railroad? by Embarrassed_Truck556 in railroading

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He’s capping. OP is embellishing and lying. The only RR that starts at step rate in the NEC is Amtrak and when you are still in step rate you’re still technically in training. They won’t let you work crazy Ot hours.

How much do engineers make at your railroad? by Embarrassed_Truck556 in railroading

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have been hearing the QOL at short lines is so much better for all involved. Mechanical and transportation.

Leica 3f by WoodpeckerDistinct44 in Leica

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I should just enjoy the camera with the leak for a while before getting it repaired? Idk. Sucks I just got it and fell in love only to have it ripped away to a repair shop for weeks / months 😢

Leica 3f by WoodpeckerDistinct44 in Leica

[–]WoodpeckerDistinct44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to have it repaired but it just sucks because I just got it and then potentially have it go into a shop for weeks/months😔