I know when I first started they had us apprentices right in the thick of her. Problem was, most the work and a lot of the skills were on the ground. I didn't mind, I did what I was told, but when it...

I may be a bit obnoxious, but what I speak is the truth. I'm just saying... :D

see i knew you couldn't handle an intelligent conversation.

Been working for Hydro One, utility for the province of ontario Canada for 7 years. Mostly did transmission work, barehand up to 500 kV (it needs to be renewed), sticking 115 and mostly just line...

Assumptions? I didn't make any assumptions, I just made an observation. Two totally different actions. Assumptions would mean I assume how you are without you giving me any reason for me to think...

are you going to say anything intelligent, or are you just going to insult me? Just remember, when the rules that we have up here ARE applied down in the south... who will prosper? People who evolve,...

you are right its not a perfect system, and there are always risks. Hell I used to forget to put my chocker on all the time, but have been a bit more observant lately. I understand it does limit you...

hmm yeah, well you're the best linehand. You are the best. Amazing, how can I be like you? I wish I was. I'm just a stupid canuk, who can't compare to you smart americans :eek:

sorry just... i know im young, and have only been in the trade for 7 years... but in those 7 I have already witnessed a coworked plummet 120 ft to his death (it was a tower. For some reason he wasnt...

thats a bit shallow. OUr country reacted quickly I guess, but thats because our govenor general is originally from there. Its good to see a lot of support for disaster. I know you were only joking...

Yep, you're awesome, the best linemen on the planet. You freeclimb... and you are not scared of heights... bravo, you win. Yep im just a dumb kid, with no experience and no knowledge. You sure know...

Wow... seems the belligerence keeps on coming in. Look, you guys can insinuate all you want. I don't care, I know what I do, and thats fine. The point I am saying its plain stupidity to climb without...

You really are an ignorant person aren't you? Lazy? See the thing is I can do my job proficiently while using proper safety procedures. So really who is the better linemen here? I could freeclimb, in...

I can run my mouth as much as I want. I could freeclimb, but I wont. Have a wife at home, and its really unfair to risk that on her. I have never kicked out ever since my 1st year, once I got the...

yeah whatever hahahaha!!!

Sorry it really gets me mad when hillbilly linemen who think this is some kind of daredevil sport instead of a "skilled trade"
Being skilled means you use your head. Guess you havent felt the sting...

Oh yeah... if you aren't feeling comfy in a bucket... then you are just a pole monkey. To be a linemen you have to do er all bud. You shuold really try a pole chocker man. Thats what I use, nothing...

At least you and I old Lineman can agree on one thing... actually I think you and I can agree on all of it. Now to the MI Linemen... LOL Wow... well see I do 115 kV stick work all the time with a...

nothing wrong with rap, just a different form of music. I myself dont like most of it, but some is quite enjoyable. Love Eminem, Dr Dre, Outkast... there is a few. Guys like Lil Wayne, Kanye, just...

yeah we have those rules too... i suppose I didn't understand the term ground to ground

True freedom? Hmm.. the right to live? I Have that. I heard dozens of horror stories of your Health Insurance, how they deny coverage in the weirdest of ways, leaving people stuck with thousands of...

yeah i have never cheated, I think what I mean is some utilities that are required to use rubber gloves all the time, regardless of what they are doing. Maybe my understanding on the ground to ground...

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Its a myth it so is! I agree cuz I do

Wow... easy there old times, so I skipped a step! What I am implying, is that you have already done said steps, and now it is de-energized. What is the purpose of ground to ground then? We have rules...

yes but, we always use rubbe gloves while live line work is happening on the pole above us, or while guiding the pole in the hold with insul. pole tongs. Thats just common work practices, that I am...