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Gerald Whitfield
2/2/2001
Here is the information the industry has waited for.I met today with Pam Drum,of Carteret Community College.I gave her my proposal.It included,Engineering,Design,Drafting,Cad, permitting,walkout,Construction,Areial,Underground,Fiber.Fusion splicing,Coax splicing,Balance,Pole climbing,Ladder handling,Sweep cert.CLI.If you can name it in cable its in there.I asked for any State,Federal, or any other assistance they could provide.This school will be classroom,as well as hands on training,lots of it.You will do the same things in this school as you would on the job,It is designed with the contractor in mind.If you are trained as a contractor,then you can make your own choice,contractor or inhouse.If you make the grade,Guarenteed job placement.This rest in her hands now,she has to present it to the Board of Directors,for final approval.Some might say whats "WHITFIELD" getting out of this?Not one thin DIME,I'll just be the founder of the program.I need everyone to help make this a success.Call the college tell them to please get a message to Pam Drum,leave your name,tell her how "BAD" the Industry needs these courses.Why not go to School in a beach town.The college itself is located on BEAUTIFUL BOGUE SOUND. The cost of living here is very reasonable.The college #is252-###-####-0 ,please help. The next item on the agenda is The C.T.I. King Mackerel Tournament I am in the process,of arranging this,It will be sanctioned by the SKA,SOUTHERN KINGFISH ASSOCIATION ,Their General Manager George Summerlin,has promised me all the help I need to get this done.Their association is the largest of its kind,in the US.I will list their sponsors for their help.Mercury Outboards,Wellcraft,Aquasport,Pro-Line,Mako Marine,Sea Craft,Sea Pro,Donzi,Trophy,Handcock,Loadmaster Trailers,B&A Marine Concepts,Penn Reels,Sport USA Group Inc, Calusa Cast Nets,H2Optix Polarized Sunglasses,FloScan Fuel Flow Metering,C&H Lures,SHURflo Marine Pumps,Si-Tex Marine Electronics,MaLin Fishing Wire,Cabelas America's Premiere Catalog,Bluewater Custom Aluminum Towers,Sufix Fishing Line,Turbo Props,VMC Fish Hooks,Silverstar Nautical Jewelry."Thank You" George Summerlin and the SOUTHERN KINGFISH ASSOCIATION for your help and support.I will post more information on the tournament as I get it. IF you would to contact the SKA their # is904-###-####) Well I guess you see how busy WHITFIELD has been.Why? This all started about fifteen pages back,with one mans dream.I have had a large Prime make me a very good offer,to back this new Co. and give us our first project,but he wants me to prove the people will come to work for ths new co. They are in the process of putting a package together for us.If they are real and not Blowing Smoke,I'll know next week.I will not give him copies of my E-mail,as I promised I would give anyone that information,especially as some of you in my e-mail already work for his present Co.So look for my postings next week.If your not in my e-mail,nows the time(BigDuck69@*****.com).The Dream is coming true.I would like to thank everybody for their support.It gave me the drive to complete this task.I will now close with a few words."If time were to stand still for only a moment,this world could end and in the same second a new world could begin" "Whitfield" When you wonder can you trust me .Let me take you back to a time of trust,Now I lay me,Down to sleep,I pray the Lord,My soul to"KEEP" until the next time,be safe and Godspeed in all that you do. "WHITFIELD"
SplicerLife4me
2/2/2001
yuuuup. chats down.
WWW.BUYINGCABLE.COM
2/2/2001
My goal is to help people in our industry. I have a great job steady income,ben. Job security. But it took many years to get here. I have been through the mill of good and bad. I have met a lot of bad people, but mosly good. ive seen people that were very talented, Througout the years many people have help me ,tought me, and watched out for my well being. people I didnt even know. Its paid off for me and now its my turn to help a fellow worker. I spend about 2 hours per nite trying to help people in the industry, And ill keep on doing it. im greatful for what i have and if i can help anyone to get what they want i will.(honestly). Whats in it for me , its simple it makes me feel good. BRUCE WWW.CABLECONTRACTING.COM
Gerald Whitfield
2/3/2001
It is now a new day but it was once the last day.The last day in the life of a cable dog .Gone but not forgotten.I can still see you running at recess brother,Its your brother's first wife's birthday,the one your mother could never celebrate after you were gone.Life is never the same after death. (RICKY SPICKETT) 3/9/58-2/3/84
Doug
2/3/2001
Amen to that, any one who knew the man knew a good man, Ricky would give you the shirt off his back, one of the best, I hope he has got a good job lined up for me when I get up there, may he rest in peace.
SplicerLife4me
2/3/2001
youre going 'up there' doug? lol! theres hope for all of us!!!
wireguy
2/3/2001
This site is still acting crazy,tighten up admin
Gary Vest
2/3/2001
I would like to ask a favor of all supervisors, managers, and anyone else having anything to do with the decisions that are pertinent to making a job happen. PLEASE consider how your decisions are going to affect others. There are many variables that make up a successful project. If one or two of these variables are not followed through with, or the ball dropped, it can affect those that are depending on the work for their income, which in turn affects them supporting their families. I know many system employees that are going to get paid regardless, so they tend to not look out for their fellow man and think of how they are affecting them. There are many of those individuals that are jealous of what a contractor makes, but they fail to witness the down time, insurance costs, truck repairs, taxes, motel rooms, gas, etc... To those I say grow some balls and let go of your security blanket and take a taste of the apple. You'll find it is not as glamorous, or even lucrative as you feel it may be. Hell, just the lifestyle of having to gypsy all over the freaking place and be away from your family is worth every penny paid to a contractor. Anyway, the point is to please be considerate of how your decisions are going to affect others. It truly is a snow ball effect that many don't realize. If you are getting paid to do a job, then do it. It is easy to get sidetracked and loose your focus. The success of any project is dependendant on the focus of those in charge of making it happen. Remember, what comes around goes around. Someday you may be the one getting screwed because Joe Blow didn't give a shit, or couldn't focus.
Gary Vest
2/3/2001
Hey Whitfield - The cable yellow pages used to be about the only effective way to hunt down the work. This site cuts down the leg work and long distance charges of having to call and come up empty. Can't wait for the tournament. There's nothing like the sound of that reel sizzling when them s.o.b.'s nail that hook. They say a king hits at approximately 60 miles an hour. I know I had a blast with them in the Gulf. Good eating too. How much is this going to cost per person? Sounds like you've been doing your homework on it. Your definitely a man on a mission right now, eh? Still curious as to the outcome of it. How close are you getting? Would you say your within 6 months of rolling your first truck?
Charlie
2/3/2001
Gary vest I didn't know you were a fish lover. Wait till you get to Boston gooooddd!! fishing. But you may need to wait for the weather to break.Anyway I like what you wrote and I hope guy respect what you said,I know I did. Good luck