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....until I got a call this afternoon from the one client (a rural electric co-op) for which I still provided R/W services.

They're implementing a program to provide fiber-optic internet and com service within their approx. 2200 square mile service area. The HMFIC called this afternoon and explained the board had desired my services for all the R/W work, but most of them know I've been on "part-time" status since January. He explained they would be OK with seeking services elsewhere if I wasn't interested. I jumped at the opportunity so fast I almost bit my tongue saying yes.

I may yet fulfill the last entry on my bucket list by expiring in the field with my boots on. 😉

ps - I may even get a new truck out of this deal...


 
Posted : August 28, 2017 7:24 pm
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Hmmm... "HMFIC"?? Oh, of course... "HARN Monument Found In Case"... I should've known better...


The only superior evidence is that which you haven't yet found.

 
Posted : August 28, 2017 7:38 pm
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His mighty funding is copious.


 
Posted : August 28, 2017 8:09 pm
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The High and Mighty Factotum In Charge


 
Posted : August 28, 2017 8:32 pm
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only a new truck? you work too cheap


 
Posted : August 28, 2017 8:32 pm

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Peter Ehlert, post: 443816, member: 60 wrote: only a new truck? you work too cheap

That's just what my corporation will get out of the deal.

I believe me and the mason jar buried out back are gonna get a good raise. 😉


 
Posted : August 28, 2017 8:38 pm
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The [USER=29]@Kris Morgan[/USER] business plan.....


 
Posted : August 28, 2017 8:53 pm
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paden cash, post: 443803, member: 20 wrote: the one client (a rural electric co-op) for which I still provided R/W services. They're implementing a program to provide fiber-optic internet and com service within their approx. 2200 square mile service area.

A co-op is going to provide fiber-to-the-premises? Why, that's Socialism! (Translation: it derails the gravy train owned by AT&T, Verizon and Comcast.)


 
Posted : August 28, 2017 9:27 pm
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Jim Frame, post: 443826, member: 10 wrote: A co-op is going to provide fiber-to-the-premises? Why, that's Socialism! (Translation: it derails the gravy train owned by AT&T, Verizon and Comcast.)

I must admit I'm not as up on the current regs as I should be, but people are burying all over the place around here. Makes me think something got de-regulated or some time-limit ran out. It will be interesting to watch.


 
Posted : August 28, 2017 9:43 pm
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They have new boxes all over the place around here that house a bunch of motherboards that connects fiber optics to hard wire.
Last year by this time many were being babysit thru the day because they were overheating and shutting down.
Like a computer, once the core temperature reaches redline they can go "poof" or shut down, whichever happens the fastest.


 
Posted : August 28, 2017 9:57 pm