What I do so I can afford discus.

[Bill63SG]

Grandkids needed some pictures of people at work.Usally the weather is nicer,we tried to beat the snowstorm last week,but as you can see we didnt.http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/98003_zps929bf10d.jpghttp://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/98004_zpsfae52ceb.jpghttp://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/98010_zpsac20a45c.jpgPart of the privledge of senority,I dont go on the roofs anymore.http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/98012_zpseba6cb19.jpghttp://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/98014_zps871b20ca.jpghttp://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/98006_zpsb0066d63.jpgDone,waiting for the roofers.http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/98018_zps65b29cd7.jpghttp://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/98015_zps07ce94a3.jpg

[Bill63SG]

Little different truck,bigger knuckleboom,but mounted in the front.http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/98029_zps0ecdc25e.jpghttp://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/98030_zpsce30bdbc.jpghttp://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/98025_zpsc2271865.jpgThey both run off of remotes,but this was is a little more "state-of-the-art"http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/98027_zps2af58d3d.jpg

[MKD]

i love the beard, you look great!!!

from what you're showing, I don't think i can afford discus. I better cut down my stocks.

[Allwin]

MR.BILL THE MAN!!!

[DonMD]

Brother, I am so glad to see them using fall protection!

[Bill63SG]

The fall protection is a PITA.I know its better to have a twisted ankle then fall off a roof.Part of the reason I stopped going up was two ropes to trip over.They actually have these special boots on,that you can velcro different soles on for different conditions.Needless to say,its the "spike" sole when theres snow or ice.

[Skip]

How are supposed to get roof work done in those conditons

[Kal-El]

Nice photo... Roofing isn't an easy job and especially in that condition... Thanks for sharing...

[Bill63SG]

How are supposed to get roof work done in those conditons

New consruction,thet dont give a sh*t.Slam it down,and it blows off,repair it.And just to be clear,I operate the crane/drive the truck,I dont do roofing.We bring the materials out and stock them on the roof if we can,then the roofers come out and do the roof.I dont just do new construction,but its the only thing going on in the winter.

[DonMD]

The fall protection is a PITA.

Better a PITA than DOA. Falls are the #1 cause of fatalities in construction. I too was surprised to see them working in those conditions, but very glad to see the FP. -Don

[Kal-El]

Where can I sign up to operate a crane/drive like that. I can do this part time on over the weekend... ;) Sounds like a fun job...

[pauline]

Wow! That's quite a truck.

[Bill63SG]

Better a PITA than DOA. Falls are the #1 cause of fatalities in construction. I too was surprised to see them working in those conditions, but very glad to see the FP. -Don
If my helper and such didnt have it on,Im responsible.I run the site,roof wise, while making the delivery.

Where can I sign up to operate a crane/drive like that. I can do this part time on over the weekend... ;) Sounds like a fun job...

I didnt think the man of steel would need a crane.

[DiscusLoverJeff]

Looks like a big job Bill. Won't the water from the snow still be on the wood? And they really want you guys to cover over the water trapping in the moisture between layers? Lol

Hope it warms up for you guys soon.

[Bill63SG]

Looks like a big job Bill. Won't the water from the snow still be on the wood? And they really want you guys to cover over the water trapping in the moisture between layers? Lol

Hope it warms up for you guys soon.

Jeff,I just deliver the product,the roofers are our customers.We shake our heads everytime we see them roofing in the winter.But,it beats being laid-off,but ask me again when its 4 degrees out.

[0Dgreen]

Jeff,I just deliver the product,the roofers are our customers.We shake our heads everytime we see them roofing in the winter.But,it beats being laid-off,but ask me again when its 4 degrees out.

I once was on a job and we did a roof in the middle of Jan. it wasn't worth the pay lol.

[ZX10R]

I spent so many summers roofing up in Oswego. My dad does side jobs building decks, roofs, remodeling, you name it when I was a teenager he always put me to work. I didn't get to do the fun stuff all I was there for was to carry the bundles of shingles up the ladder and stack them on the roof. Got good at it I would carry two bundles up the ladder at a time cheaper labor.

[BODYDUB]

That might be the first time I've ever seen roof work being done without mexicans.....................

[DiscusLoverJeff]

Jeff,I just deliver the product,the roofers are our customers.We shake our heads everytime we see them roofing in the winter.But,it beats being laid-off,but ask me again when its 4 degrees out.

Ah, what subdivision is that? I need to stay away from there, Lol.

Good job buddy.

[Sandy Clay]

Wow so many neighbors on here! I am from Streator~

[nc0gnet0]

Putting new stuff on is the easy part, taking the old stuff off is the PITA.

[GlennR]

I bet if you can find a crew willing to roof in the snow nobody worries about background checks or drug tests! :)

[Bill63SG]

Ah, what subdivision is that? I need to stay away from there, Lol.

Good job buddy.

Any sudivision,any.

[Elliots]

GlennR-Good one!

[Bill63SG]

I bet if you can find a crew willing to roof in the snow nobody worries about background checks or drug tests! :)

You need drugs to get up there in the winter.

[Bill63SG]

Im getting too old for this s**t.One of the coldest winters around here on record.The other driver went to Mexico,and isnt answering his phone.I was to do Jan,,and he was supposed to cover Feb.I geuss I wouldnt have come back to -18 either.Today was almost a balmy 20,so we had work.About 20ft of snow piled in our docks.http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/snow/m_snow002_zpsfbe2e0a6.jpg (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/Bill63SG/media/snow/m_snow002_zpsfbe2e0a6.jpg.html)
Driving thru farm fields,30-40 mph gusts has drift going across the roads.
http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/snow/m_snow018_zpscb8a7fca.jpg (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/Bill63SG/media/snow/m_snow018_zpscb8a7fca.jpg.html)
http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/snow/m_snow017_zpsebfb372b.jpg (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/Bill63SG/media/snow/m_snow017_zpsebfb372b.jpg.html)
Time to get out.
http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/snow/m_snow014_zps1ddef6ea.jpg (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/Bill63SG/media/snow/m_snow014_zps1ddef6ea.jpg.html)
Atleast I've got the "easy" part,I stay on the ground and operate.
http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/snow/m_snow009_zps916bf1fa.jpg (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/Bill63SG/media/snow/m_snow009_zps916bf1fa.jpg.html)
http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/snow/m_snow012_zpsb8601e85.jpg (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/Bill63SG/media/snow/m_snow012_zpsb8601e85.jpg.html)
http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Bill63SG/snow/m_snow011_zpsfca0c088.jpg (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/Bill63SG/media/snow/m_snow011_zpsfca0c088.jpg.html)

[Rudustin]

Wow, I cannot imagine how bad it is until I see the pictures. I live in Florida and of course we just shiver just looking at what you are going through. Just pray for spring thaw soon. Good luck.

[OC Discus]

Looks like someone turned on a big heater and melted the snow between pictures.

Bill, with that job maybe you can subsidize some new fish for all your sd buds.

[Second Hand Pat]

Bill, you are truly the man. Stay warm if you can and sure good you can stay on the ground.

[Tictok]

Ive heard about all that snow on the news... in California its hard to imagine. Stay safe and warm... man that's a big truck!!

[Bill63SG]

Bill, you are truly the man. Stay warm if you can and sure good you can stay on the ground.

Ive been staying on the ground for the last 6 years.In this area,Chicago'ish,so far,7th coldest winter in recorded history,and tonight,5th in in snowfall,73inches,so far.
What kinda s@cked,was I was putting some things off,telliing the wife,let me re-phrase,telling my wife,I would get to them during my Feb lay-off.When that didn't happened,weekends have turned into a b@tch. Who turns on an alarm for Sat?