Bernie Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 (edited) It's been close to two months that I undertook the new job at the De Beers Victor Mine near Attawapiskat. So far it has been great and I expect it will continue to stay that way. The shop is clean and so far, comfortable warm. The food and accommodations are quite good. But most of all the folks I work with have been very helpful, kind and fun. The work is still mechanical but interesting as it is different in many instances, definitely larger. Good to have new challenges, it keeps your mind refreshed. O yes, two months smoke free. Don't think I have gained any weight either. Heading in a couple days early this time around. Get to meet a few of the guys on the other rotation.I did get to see the Attiwapiskat River. Really quite beautiful in comparison to the surrounding marsh lowland.Not allowed to fish it when at camp though. I'd sure love to try it. I just may get the chance to run a boat on it though. Edited November 23, 2014 by Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 (edited) Good to hear it's working out Bernie! Not a small undertaking, or gamble, at our ages ! Life is never dull, if you always keep an open mine.. I mean mind! Remember... they check your pockets leaving! Edited November 23, 2014 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 O yes, two months smoke free. Don't think I have gained any weight either. Well done Bernie. Glad to hear your enjoying your new adventure. Whats with the no fishing while there? What kind of rule is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 A change in carers at our age is a good thing, it's almost like a fresh start and I think it kind of re enforces in our own mind that we are still capable. Glad to hear it is working out for you Bernie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Sounds like your really enjoying the new job Bernie and congrats on the 2 smoke free months. Nice when everything goes as hoped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Good for you!!! Keep smoke free. Great to hear you are enjoying the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Glad things continue to work out for you. What's with the no fishing?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Still not getting the no fishing Bernie on your time off,but do have to add glad things are working out well.You have now been there a while. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 That's awesome Bernie. Good to hear you're doing well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Real happy for yah Bernie! Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 It's been close to two months that I undertook the new job at the De Beers Victor Mine near Attawapiskat. So far it has been great and I expect it will continue to stay that way. The shop is clean and so far, comfortable warm. The food and accommodations are quite good. But most of all the folks I work with have been very helpful, kind and fun. The work is still mechanical but interesting as it is different in many instances, definitely larger. Good to have new challenges, it keeps your mind refreshed. O yes, two months smoke free. Don't think I have gained any weight either. Heading in a couple days early this time around. Get to meet a few of the guys on the other rotation. I did get to see the Attiwapiskat River. Really quite beautiful in comparison to the surrounding marsh lowland. Not allowed to fish it when at camp though. I'd sure love to try it. I just may get the chance to run a boat on it though. Dry Reserve did much the same Bernie when I was 24 Bernie. Quit booze and smokes both when stepping off the plane. Did put on some weight though... quick. Flying through Timmins tomorrow morning on my way up too. Meet ya there maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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