This Little Girl Just Amazes Me

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A Note From Gabe

Dear fellow Alumni, NADS, and Friends,

First, I want say that once again we had a successful and fun gathering this year that was hosted by Lynn and Paul (Leo !) Kesselring at Bonnie Castle Resort & Marina, Alexandria Bay, NY.

Second, for planning the 2015 gathering which would be July 10-12, 2015, I'd like to ask if someone that has not already hosted our event would be interested in volunteering to do so? In looking through the list of those that have not hosted gatherings are the Kern's, Morton's, Lamb's, Zotter's and Harrington's. Would one of you couples want to host next years event? Please get back to me within 30 days if you are interested.

Thank you, and I look forward to receiving a reply.
Sincerely,
Gabe

2015 G6 Gathering - July 10 - 12

Dear fellow Alumni, NADS, Friends and Weenies,

Since there has been no voluntary response from someone that has not already hosted our event, Tom & Kathy Pelow have graciously volunteered to host the 2015 gathering, July 10-12. (yes, I did ask Tommy before volunteering him!)

If you require specific details for the 2015 meeting, such as:

• Dietary requirements 
• Does the gift shop sell batteries and Crisco 
• How many dollar bills should I bring to the "Engineering Meeting" 
• Will the "Engineering Meeting" have an ample supply of "PEANUTS!!!" 
• Is there a hospital close by 
• Is there abundant parking 
• Will a "Cabaña Boy" be available for the ladies requirements 

Please forward these concerns to Tommy P.

I hope this finds you all enjoying what's left of the summer, and will look forward to seeing you in the future.

Sincerely,
Gabe

Aprils New Adventures

Check out the new pictures April and Kathy sent to us.
Aprils World

The Newest Member of the G6 Family!

Say Hello to Our New Granddaughter

Lilia

G6 Alumni Gathering 2014

Dear fellow Alumni, NADS, and Friends,

First, I want say that once again we had a successful and fun gathering this year that was hosted by Lynn and Paul (Leo !) Kesselring at Bonnie Castle Resort & Marina, Alexandria Bay, NY.

Second, for planning the 2015 gathering which would be July 10-12, 2015, I'd like to ask if someone that has not already hosted our event would be interested in volunteering to do so? In looking through the list of those that have not hosted gatherings are the Kearn's, Morton's, Lamb's, Zotter's and Harrington's.

Would one of you couples want to host next years event? Please get back to me within 30 days if you are interested.

Thank you, and I look forward to receiving a reply.

Sincerely,
Gabe

Aprils World

Check out the new pictures in Aprils World. 

They are more pictures of Aprils Big Adventure.

Happy Birthday Tommy!

Today is Tommy P's Birthday.

Happy Birthday U Old Fart!

I Love This, I Am Sure I Dated This Type Of Girl A Few Times

Navistar 2013 Rodeo

Congratulations old buddy. Good job.

I am so happy to let you all know that Dave made the 2014 NAVISTAR Technician Rodeo this year. From the over 7,000 International Technicians throughout all of North America, he is amongst the 12 selected by his status and testing to enter the NAVISTAR hands on competition in Chicago this June. so yes... we're going to Chicago again! YEAH!!!!!!!! I am so proud of Dave, Kathy ***of the 5 yrs that Dave has qualified for this competition, this is his 4th time being selected

5 Most Regretted Jobs

Cashier
First on the list and with an average yearly pay of $18,600, 46% of cashiers say they regret their job. As a cashier, you’re required to spend your time at work interacting with the public. If you don’t enjoy that, you’re not going to find this job very satisfying. “You need a real service mentality to deal with the general public, and to work in a space where you are willing to answer to the customer,” says Lea McLeod, a career coach and job transition expert. “Who feels good going to work every day, needing to be accountable to customers, and then not wanting to and/or not being good at it?”

Mechanic
43% of mechanics say they regret their job. “Without a doubt, many people adore the profession,” says training and development consultant Farah Parker, but with an average yearly pay of $36,100, mechanics are required to endure long hours of physical and often dirty labor. Resources and tools for the job are very expensive and training never ends, as mechanics are required to keep up with the latest automotive advancements.

“While it looks good to a teen who has been working on cars, there isn't much opportunity to go beyond the pay you have and you are usually working in a cold, open space, with pressure to work quickly,” says Denise Kalm, chief innovator of Kalm Kreative. “It’s a physically demanding job that as you age becomes much more difficult while generally not becoming more financially rewarding.”

Secondary School Teacher
With an average yearly salary of $43,800, the highest in the the top 5, secondary school teachers rank third in regret with 43%. They problem is that would-be teachers often don’t fully understand what the job involves until after they have started, McLeod says. “I had a friend who was a secondary school teacher and realized on day two she had made an enormous mistake. She was awash in the paperwork required of an educator, as well as the unending parent interventions and the reluctance of students to do the work. She didn’t realize the politics of working in a secondary school system.”

Parker says the challenges that face teachers are daunting. “Although teachers are responsible for preparing the next generation to lead our nation, the education profession is often marred by a lack of resources, dwindling support, and modest salaries,” she says. “Instead of simply teaching children, teachers must simultaneously parent and counsel all while navigating the stressful terrain often found in the bureaucracy of school districts. It takes a remarkable human being to become a teacher but it takes a golden human being to stay one.”

Delivery Driver
With an average yearly pay of $31,600, 42% of delivery drivers claim to regret their positions. McLeod shares the experience of one of her clients: “I had a client who was a delivery driver after leaving college. Between low pay, physically demanding work, and very little meaning, he has decided to return to school and pursue a career path in accounting. Even though he may have regretted spending a couple of years driving deliveries, it did inspire him to find something that was more desirable to him as a career interest.”

Bank Teller
Rounding out the list with an average yearly salary of $24,400, 37% of bank tellers say they regret their job. McLeod explains, “Bank teller work is another customer-facing role, and if you’re not a service oriented that will be a problem. One of the challenges is you MUST balance the money at the end of the day. If you’re not a detail oriented person, or good with money, this may completely stress you out. If a worker can’t deal with those terms, it can easily turn into a regrettable situation.”

"Once upon a time, people at low levels like this could readily step up to very senior positions, but this is less true now,” Kalm says. “And yet the requirements for the job have increased because of technology. You have to work complex systems quickly to satisfy customer demands, all while standing up all day long. You don't learn the skills you need to move to other parts of the bank unless you happen to work for one that is motivated to promote from within. So it's a dead-end job, albeit better rewarded than fast food.”

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Welcome To The Newest Member Of Our G6 Family

Korrie Elizabeth 

Born: November 27, 2013 

Time: 11:47

Weight: 8 lb 

Size: 21"

Mother: Shauna

Father: Daniel

Here is a article Lynn sent to us.

The second amendment reads;
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."


Subject: Today Poll on 2nd Ammendment

Attorney General Holder says, "WE HAVE NO RIGHT TO POSSESS GUNS."

(What Constitution??)

TAKES 3 SECONDS ... PLEASE DO IT AND PASS IT ON.

Guess they were not happy with the poll results the first time, so USA Today is running another one...Vote Now.

Attorney General Eric Holder, has already said this is one of his major issues. He does not believe the 2nd Amendment gives individuals the right to bear arms. This takes literally 2 clicks to complete. Please vote on this gun issue question with USA Today. Then pass the link on to all the folks you know. Hopefully the results will be published later this month.

Here's what you need to do:

First - vote.

Second - Send it to other folks, then we will see if the results get published.

Click to vote:
USATODAY.com

Vehicle Technicians Are Special People

Here's a article sent to me from Gabe. Some of us are more special than others. Mmm, hmm

"Technicians are special people and Snap-on celebrates the dignity of that work," said Nicholas T. Pinchuk, chairman and CEO of Snap-on, a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks.

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2013 Truck & Bus Technician Rodeo

Good Job Buddy!

Where is his tool belt.

Is this a movie set, look at that floor shine!!!

Gabe, you clean up pretty good.