What Do Fellow Pentaxians Do For A Living?

Racer X 69 · 06-25-2018, 04:31 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by K(s)evin

So here I am, coming up on my 15th year of disability, dependent on various pharmaceuticals, including the "evil" opioid molecule. Opiates provide the only means I have of being a participant in my own life, as a husband, father, son and homeowner, etc. Unfortunately, I have had to withdraw more and more from participating in that life, because of the epidemic of folks killing themselves, attempting to get "high" on those same opiates, the ones which allow me to have a life.

I got by for 20 years using OxyContin for chronic neck and back pain, the result of several injuries over the years.

But after all those years without any issues with side effects constipation crept in. My doctor offered an other prescription to counteract that and I decided it was time to move on.

Two years ago next Christmas is when I quit. A combination of exercise and better diet, coupled with ditching about 60 pounds of excess weight have gone a long ways toward making life and work more enjoyable.

Sure, I still have pain, but a change in attitude has helped me ignore it.

Tom S. · 06-25-2018, 03:28 PM - **2 Likes**

Terminally unemployed (retired).

Ramcam · 06-25-2018, 07:30 PM - **1 Like**

Graphic arts business Sheetfed offset lithographer

Greg1956 · 06-25-2018, 08:07 PM - **1 Like**

Analytical Chemist by trade and get paid for

Main job is Pop, Dad and husband. Just get paid out for that

Sandy Hancock · 06-25-2018, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by aurele

sports climbing trainer.

Awesome! Do you boulder as well?
I'm hoping to be in Paris next June (2019). I'd love to spend an afternoon at Font with someone who knows their way around!

**Kerrowdown** · 06-26-2018, 12:47 AM

Originally posted by tuco

Good thing the forum does not have a bunch of hypersensitive millennials that would be triggered by the use of gender pronouns.

Wow, that phrase just put my Google "to understand mode" into overdrive...

**Kerrowdown** · 06-26-2018, 12:53 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

but at least I can usually remember which side of the road to drive on

I travel a bit too and I always find that the first roundabout, sorts the men from the boys...

Sandy Hancock · 06-26-2018, 12:55 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

I travel a bit too and I always find that the first roundabout, sorts the men from the boys...

Yep. Driving from Florence to Rome last year was a baptism of fire!

sergeremy · 06-26-2018, 04:43 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Driving from Florence to Rome

That's a daunting experience, even for a frenchman!

Conversely, I was calmly driving around the very narrow, walled-in roads of Burren, Co. Clare this past spring. Arriving head-on, at substantial speed, was an irishwoman in a BIG 4WD. I slammed on the brakes and kissed the lichen to my left. She was kind enough to stop and tell my wife through the window that the roads were narrow there, and we had to drive slowly if we wanted to have a safe visit. Very considerate people, the Irish are.

aurele · 06-26-2018, 04:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Awesome! Do you boulder as well?
I'm hoping to be in Paris next June (2019). I'd love to spend an afternoon at Font with someone who knows their way around!

Let's face it i boulder 80% of the year, using rope only during the heat of summer, when the competition season is over for the young and they're eager of cliff.

I can definitely bring you to Fontainebleau and show you... pieces of the places. I go over there for like 10 years and i've still not try all the crags !

A life there won't be enough to try everything !

It would be a great pleasure to share my passion with you ! And i could share gear if you need

Sandy Hancock · 06-26-2018, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by aurele

It would be a great pleasure to share my passion with you !

Ooh, keen! No need for gear - I'll pack shoes and a chalk bag. I'll have to start training now so I can keep up with you though - my best climbing days were thirty years ago

jcdoss · 06-26-2018, 04:59 AM - **2 Likes**

I'm a part-time bum and I freelance as a professional corporate moron.

Sandy Hancock · 06-26-2018, 05:03 AM

Originally posted by jcdoss

I'm a part-time bum and I freelance as a professional corporate moron.

I've met a few of them. You're in good company

aurele · 06-26-2018, 05:48 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Ooh, keen! No need for gear - I'll pack shoes and a chalk bag. I'll have to start training now so I can keep up with you though - my best climbing days were thirty years ago

Some pull ups, some hanging, little bit of running and your good to go

TheCousinDan · 06-26-2018, 05:55 AM - **2 Likes**

I'm a federal regulatory compliance consultant for the primary metals casting industry and manufacturing sector. I use my Pentax equipment to capture and interact with the beautiful world beyond laws and politics!

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by K(s)evin So here I am, coming up on my 15th year of disability, dependent on various pharmaceuticals, including the "evil" opioid molecule. Opiates provide the only means I have of being a participant in my own life, as a husband, father, son and homeowner, etc. Unfortunately, I have had to withdraw more and more from participating in that life, because of the epidemic of folks killing themselves, attempting to get "high" on those same opiates, the ones which allow me to have a life. I got by for 20 years using OxyContin for chronic neck and back pain, the result of several injuries over the years. But after all those years without any issues with side effects constipation crept in. My doctor offered an other prescription to counteract that and I decided it was time to move on. Two years ago next Christmas is when I quit. A combination of exercise and better diet, coupled with ditching about 60 pounds of excess weight have gone a long ways toward making life and work more enjoyable. Sure, I still have pain, but a change in attitude has helped me ignore it.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by aurele sports climbing trainer. Awesome! Do you boulder as well? I'm hoping to be in Paris next June (2019). I'd love to spend an afternoon at Font with someone who knows their way around!

06-26-2018, 12:47 AM	#96
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by tuco Good thing the forum does not have a bunch of hypersensitive millennials that would be triggered by the use of gender pronouns. Wow, that phrase just put my Google "to understand mode" into overdrive...

06-26-2018, 12:53 AM - 4 Likes	#97
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave but at least I can usually remember which side of the road to drive on I travel a bit too and I always find that the first roundabout, sorts the men from the boys...

06-26-2018, 12:55 AM	#98
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by Kerrowdown I travel a bit too and I always find that the first roundabout, sorts the men from the boys... Yep. Driving from Florence to Rome last year was a baptism of fire!

06-26-2018, 04:43 AM	#99
sergeremy Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Périgueux Posts: 733	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Driving from Florence to Rome That's a daunting experience, even for a frenchman! Conversely, I was calmly driving around the very narrow, walled-in roads of Burren, Co. Clare this past spring. Arriving head-on, at substantial speed, was an irishwoman in a BIG 4WD. I slammed on the brakes and kissed the lichen to my left. She was kind enough to stop and tell my wife through the window that the roads were narrow there, and we had to drive slowly if we wanted to have a safe visit. Very considerate people, the Irish are.

06-26-2018, 04:45 AM - 1 Like	#100
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Awesome! Do you boulder as well? I'm hoping to be in Paris next June (2019). I'd love to spend an afternoon at Font with someone who knows their way around! Let's face it i boulder 80% of the year, using rope only during the heat of summer, when the competition season is over for the young and they're eager of cliff. I can definitely bring you to Fontainebleau and show you... pieces of the places. I go over there for like 10 years and i've still not try all the crags ! A life there won't be enough to try everything ! It would be a great pleasure to share my passion with you ! And i could share gear if you need

06-26-2018, 04:55 AM	#101
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by aurele It would be a great pleasure to share my passion with you ! Ooh, keen! No need for gear - I'll pack shoes and a chalk bag. I'll have to start training now so I can keep up with you though - my best climbing days were thirty years ago

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aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Ooh, keen! No need for gear - I'll pack shoes and a chalk bag. I'll have to start training now so I can keep up with you though - my best climbing days were thirty years ago Some pull ups, some hanging, little bit of running and your good to go

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