I ended up being the guy that filled the water trucks. They would water the roadbed while it was being packed. I had to start the pump that filled the trucks. It had an electric starter. The drivers handled the hoses. I also had to make a mark on the clip board for each water load. The water was coming out of a stocked catfish lake. I sat in my lawn chair and fished all day. Wonderful job. Does anyone have a job like this for an old retiree? I will take it. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: Joel Walker <jwalker@uronramp.net> To: Bill Johnson <bjohns@DTX.NET> Sent: Thursday, November 11, 1999 9:00 PM Subject: Re: Re: Good 'ol I-40
> I helped build part of the Interstate system while I was in > College. I worked on I-85 in Alabama. I was impressed by the > road bed preparation. We had good equipment and packed the clay > tight. It was good pay for a college student. I had nothing to > do with the paving. I ended up with the best job in the whole > state. so YOU're the one!!! :) and what IS "the best job in the whole state"??? you're the governor? :) |
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