Originally Posted by
LostArt
Hey Georgie! Now I have heard from you now and again. :D Always great to hear from you!
He didn't get called out last night which was a relief. Yeah, I realize it is bad all over. Just don't know how long the older linemen can hold out. You know what I mean? They ain't spry and bushy tailed like they use to be. It takes a toll on even the younger of the old after while.
Had a lineman and friend break his ankle on the job the other night up in Lake City district. And the Boss said the Lake City office is in worse need than they are. They have been helping them out.
When you have 40, 50, and 60 year olds on the job, that are holding it all together, that makes it tough. And I mean tough on them. And between me and y'all, they just don't make them like they are anymore. And most of the new ones expect more for nothing. And then they realize it is hard work or the work isn't for them. They aren't the same as those from 50 years ago. I realize times change, you have new safety regulations, and safety tools which are used now, but the work hasn't changed.
Anyway, I hate that it is the way it is now. But, if there isn't a future plan in motion now, we are in a lot of trouble.
Had to explain to my 88 year old mother-in-law the other day why she still didn't have electricity. They were out of power from 5pm to 12pm the next day. I told her that there weren't enough lineman to keep everyone in the county when there is a little bad weather. And the very same reason her son has worked through a day, all night to the wee hours of the morning. And back at it the next day.
When folks are out of power for 20 hours...or even less, they don't get it. The average Joe and Jane out there won't get it.
Okay, I know I am talking to the choir, so be careful out there! Be safe!