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  1. duc Apr 15, 2017

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    Meant to post some more action shots of a concrete placement we made atop the SW sheave tower on one of our bridge projects yesterday. I got tied up on the project and the 4 hour drive home pushed posting off the priority list. Here they are now:

    Before the start.
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    The tower we worked on is on the right and the height is just under 200'. This picture was from the day before yesterday, which was cold and windy. We got lucky yesterday with a mild 50ish (F) day and very light winds.
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    This is a view looking towards the northern towers.
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    The concrete trucks stop just off the temporary bridge (trestle) for testing. If you blow the shot up you can just make out the DOT inspector, our 3rd party QC tester and our QC Manager standing there waiting for the next truck. The truck proceeds to the end of the trestle and offloads concrete into a 3 yard bucket which is lifted to the top of the tower and placed by the crew. It's quite a sight to watch the supervisor direct the crane operator on where to position the bucket so the crew can place the concrete efficiently and without making a mess. This one was about 30 or so yards, which took 10 buckets (or so).
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    Action shots:
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    To say I am proud of what these guys do is an understatement. They work through lunch and breaks and always get the job done. Things don't always go as planned, and when they don't these guys work harder to make sure it comes out right. This was a nice day. They work in some bitter conditions at times. Most of the public who travel on the infrastructure have no idea of the ingenuity, effort, sacrifice and commitment construction workers put in to what they do.

    A recycled photo to maintain decorum.
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  2. loi Apr 15, 2017

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    Just arrived, I am happy.

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    Have a good day.
     
  3. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Apr 15, 2017

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    Barramundi and Golden Snapper if all goes to plan...
     
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  4. Greatoldone Apr 15, 2017

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    Who doesn't like a bit of leather on a Saturday?
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    And a witty pun (it's funny as I'm a floyd fan, oldish and have a shed! At least that's what my siblings think)
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  5. glnds Apr 15, 2017

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    Currently I have this nice Lemania Super Compressor on my wrist, it was serviced recently and fitted with Hirsch Performance straps it just looks great :)

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  7. Syrte MWR Tech Support Dept Apr 15, 2017

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    On a new vintage strap.
     
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  8. corn18 Apr 15, 2017

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    Wife made me buy her a BMW Z4, so I thought I would wear a matching BLNR.

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  9. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Apr 15, 2017

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    Breakfast with the Cricket :

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  10. jens0125 knows that watches were made to be worn Apr 15, 2017

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  12. watchestelltime Apr 15, 2017

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    Love this forum and the diversity of watches. 1492263590949.jpeg
     
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  13. watchme First Owner - Omega Darkside Apr 15, 2017

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  14. daddykc Apr 15, 2017

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    My son riding shotgun [emoji56] IMG_0330.JPG
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  15. duc Apr 15, 2017

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    He's got a good steely eyed glint. He's all business. :D
     
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  16. omegastar Apr 15, 2017

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    Pure design today....

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  17. Oku Apr 15, 2017

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    Today my toolwatch: Eterna Airforce with Valjoux 7750
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    and wrong date ...
     
  18. Traveler Apr 15, 2017

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  19. Omega1 Apr 15, 2017

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    Good afternoon ... Isle of Wight ATTACH]376077[/ATTACH] IMG_4194.JPG IMG_4196.JPG
     
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  20. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Apr 15, 2017

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