Sorry for simply dropping off the edge of the world for such a time. Obviously there were reasons which I'll get into but let me just say that I miss interacting with and reading about what you guys post. 

I have been on here a couple of times to get my fix and to just feel the views of a few familiar people. I might not be the most palatable poster at times(no really) but there's something here that feels akin to family. And I do miss it. 

I'm a plumber now. My previous work was going to send me into an early grave/divorced and the only thanks I would get from the people I worked so hard for was false promises. 

8 weeks ago I enrolled in an advanced plumbers course with the help of family and friends and I've already been on the job for 2 weeks now. 

The owner of the company is quite the guy, and he wants to elevate me me to a place where I'm back standing on my own 2 feet again.

The other day on course while digging a trench I got a phone call and an offer to go to Somalia for very good money. I turned it down.

Who knew that the cure for being tired of rich people's shit is to become a drain specialist? 

Life is poetic like that, I guess. 

Anyhoo, I didn't post because I knew quite sweet fuck all about plumbing so I just threw myself in there and hoped for the best. 

Back home the stresses were mounting up for obvious reasons. 

But also I can post 10 threads a day containing facts confirming my suspicions about the Madagascaranians at this point I believe it's completely unnecessary, like pointing out that the sky is blue(yeah I know but still). 

Quite frankly, I'm tired of all the politics and I do not believe that anything will happen except what they want to happen. 

Humanity acts like farm animals and we are basically a massive animal farm at this late stage. 

We need authority even if it's detrimental to us. 

In short, we're completely beholden. 

What will be will be, and yes we all know it's going to get ugly. 

I just don't see the point anymore in farting against thunder. 

I'm just basically putting up my hand with my digital footprint volunteering to be classified as 'not wanted' by the people who would create profiles of us based upon our awareness of the unfolding cluster fuck and our resistance to it. 

Is that smart? 

Is it brave?

I just don't know anymore, and I've reached a place where I want to put my energy into my role as a husband and father, and leave everyday at work feeling like I was productive. 

Smelling like other people's shit yes, but still. 


I'm tired shouting that the sky is falling. 


I want to have a life again. 

K, sorry for not responding I only saw your mail today, and thank you for reaching out. 

Myke, thanks as always for doing what you do, you're a pretty solid guy for a Canadian. 

FCD, Nugget and the rest of YOU PEOPLE on the forum, I already admit coming on here a few times because I had serious withdrawal symptoms and just reading a post from one of you eased the pain significantly. 

Anyway, I'm sure I'll write a short story again when the muse compels me, or post about something else but yeah there's no rabbit holes for me anymore. 

I'd rather give something positive than to shove something negative. 

Like my job. 

Ok, that's enough poetry. 

Also, I don't think my password works or maybe I don't remember it exactly. 

I hope you have a great weekend 

(09-05-2025, 12:19 PM)Bones Wrote: I've reached a place where I want to put my energy into my role as a husband and father, and leave everyday at work feeling like I was productive.

This sounds like a much better option than Somalia and I'm glad to hear things are going well.

Plumbing is one of the main pillars holding up civilization and there hasn't been a modern human civilization without it. It's a good trade to be in.

I don't know if the site changes have anything to do with your account issues or if you can still just reset the password from the prompts. When or if you decide to post you can give it a try and if it doesn't work I think Myke can do it manually.

(09-05-2025, 02:12 PM)Ksihkehe Wrote: This sounds like a much better option than Somalia and I'm glad to hear things are going well.

Plumbing is one of the main pillars holding up civilization and there hasn't been a modern human civilization without it. It's a good trade to be in.

I don't know if the site changes have anything to do with your account issues or if you can still just reset the password from the prompts. When or if you decide to post you can give it a try and if it doesn't work I think Myke can do it manually.

I'll give it a try tomorrow, thanks man.

(09-05-2025, 12:19 PM)Bones Wrote: Sorry for simply dropping off the edge of the world for such a time. Obviously there were reasons which I'll get into but let me just say that I miss interacting with and reading about what you guys post. 

I have been on here a couple of times to get my fix and to just feel the views of a few familiar people. I might not be the most palatable poster at times(no really) but there's something here that feels akin to family. And I do miss it. 

I'm a plumber now. My previous work was going to send me into an early grave/divorced and the only thanks I would get from the people I worked so hard for was false promises. 

8 weeks ago I enrolled in an advanced plumbers course with the help of family and friends and I've already been on the job for 2 weeks now. 

The owner of the company is quite the guy, and he wants to elevate me me to a place where I'm back standing on my own 2 feet again.

The other day on course while digging a trench I got a phone call and an offer to go to Somalia for very good money. I turned it down.

Who knew that the cure for being tired of rich people's shit is to become a drain specialist? 

Life is poetic like that, I guess. 

Anyhoo, I didn't post because I knew quite sweet fuck all about plumbing so I just threw myself in there and hoped for the best. 

Back home the stresses were mounting up for obvious reasons. 

But also I can post 10 threads a day containing facts confirming my suspicions about the Madagascaranians at this point I believe it's completely unnecessary, like pointing out that the sky is blue(yeah I know but still). 

Quite frankly, I'm tired of all the politics and I do not believe that anything will happen except what they want to happen. 

Humanity acts like farm animals and we are basically a massive animal farm at this late stage. 

We need authority even if it's detrimental to us. 

In short, we're completely beholden. 

What will be will be, and yes we all know it's going to get ugly. 

I just don't see the point anymore in farting against thunder. 

I'm just basically putting up my hand with my digital footprint volunteering to be classified as 'not wanted' by the people who would create profiles of us based upon our awareness of the unfolding cluster fuck and our resistance to it. 

Is that smart? 

Is it brave?

I just don't know anymore, and I've reached a place where I want to put my energy into my role as a husband and father, and leave everyday at work feeling like I was productive. 

Smelling like other people's shit yes, but still. 


I'm tired shouting that the sky is falling. 


I want to have a life again. 

K, sorry for not responding I only saw your mail today, and thank you for reaching out. 

Myke, thanks as always for doing what you do, you're a pretty solid guy for a Canadian. 

FCD, Nugget and the rest of YOU PEOPLE on the forum, I already admit coming on here a few times because I had serious withdrawal symptoms and just reading a post from one of you eased the pain significantly. 

Anyway, I'm sure I'll write a short story again when the muse compels me, or post about something else but yeah there's no rabbit holes for me anymore. 

I'd rather give something positive than to shove something negative. 

Like my job. 

Ok, that's enough poetry. 

Also, I don't think my password works or maybe I don't remember it exactly. 

I hope you have a great weekend 

Hey, this greasy Canadian missed ya brother   

I'm annoying af when I'm on a crusade, so there's that .. lol

Congrats on the new trade, work is fulfilling and a good director of energy.

I see your password is working, but if ya need anything, just shout.

Welcome back Bonesy!

PS - Only two rules in Plumbing. 1. Shit runs downhill. 2. Payday is on Thursday.  :biggrin:

(09-07-2025, 11:37 PM)MykeNukem Wrote: Hey, this greasy Canadian missed ya brother   

I'm annoying af when I'm on a crusade, so there's that .. lol

Congrats on the new trade, work is fulfilling and a good director of energy.

I see your password is working, but if ya need anything, just shout.

Welcome back Bonesy!

PS - Only two rules in Plumbing. 1. Shit runs downhill. 2. Payday is on Thursday.  :biggrin:

Cheers Myke

I'd like to add 3) Cleanliness is next to Godliness. 

Getting down and dirty is a given but I have to say I do freshen up rather nicely.

(09-07-2025, 11:37 PM)MykeNukem Wrote: PS - Only two rules in Plumbing. 1. Shit runs downhill. 2. Payday is on Thursday.  :biggrin:

The way I learned it was that the same rules apply to management.... 
 - 1. Shit floats.
 - 2. Water runs downhill.

(09-09-2025, 10:04 PM)2702 Wrote: The way I learned it was that the same rules apply to management.... 
 - 1. Shit floats.
 - 2. Water runs downhill.

That is 100% accurate right there, at least in my experience. 

Not sure where you are, but did you join the union? Good money in it!

Hubby just went back to the Laborer's union after many years. Thankfully, due to his age, they mostly have him operating equipment and mixing mud. (not carrying bricks)
Honorable job sir! AI can't do it!

(09-24-2025, 03:21 PM)Chiefsmom Wrote: Not sure where you are, but did you join the union?  Good money in it!

Hubby just went back to the Laborer's union after many years.  Thankfully, due to his age, they mostly have him operating equipment and mixing mud.  (not carrying bricks)
Honorable job sir!  AI can't do it!

Thanks Chiefsmom and welcome back. 

No union, just me and my ambition. 

Or desperation. 

Or both. 

Interesting times.