When I started linework back in 1962, I had the privilege of working with 2 different full time groundmen . Neither had ever been a lineman. These 2 men taught me so much about the work and how to get along with those ornery old linemen that were in the profession back then. From them, I always learned to respect no matter what the pay grade. I,m retired since 1999, after 38 yrs on a crew and as a lineman. I still think of Ed and Dave and cherish the time I spent working with them.
"Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional."