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Plainsman

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Just had to ask this off topic question! However, I know for 'some' people, namely our moderators, this is FAR from 'off topic'.
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I'm a secondary mathematics teacher! Yeah, I teach Algebra, Geometry, Alg II, Trig, AND Problem Solving. OH NO, WORD PROBLEMS!!!
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I really like problem solving though! I guess that's why Greg's "Improvisation" quizzes get me going!
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Plainsman
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primitiveguy@hotmail.com

You use what you have on you, then you improvise!
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[This message has been edited by Plainsman (edited 30 December 1999).]
 
You’re a math teacher? Now, every time I read your posts the room will start to spin, and I will fall asleep! ;-)


I’m just a simple computer specialist myself. Trying to use your tax dollars responsibly over at the Small Business Administration.

-Pleconin
 
Math... Uggghhh. I'll never forget my differential Equations class
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I have terrible flashbacks.

I actually do many things.

1. Author of wilderness related information (working on second book now...behind).
2. Owner/operater of one of the largest Ropes courses between Washington state and Mexico (west coast).
3. Owner/instructor of wilderness adventure/survival program. Presently developing a new Pre Hospital Emergency Medicine ciriculum which will have emphases on both medicine and wilderness survival skills.
4. Rural Family Practic Physicain Assistant (gotta pay the bills
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)... God knows I don't get rich doing 1, 2, and 3.
5. Husband and father.

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Greg Davenport
http://www.ssurvival.com
Are You Ready For The Challenge?
Are You Ready To Learn The Art Of Wilderness Survival?

 
I am a computer Systems Analyst for a major first tier automotive parts supplier. Yes, a computer geek, lol, and one of those damnable persons who caused this whole Y2K thingie.
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I guess you could say another problem solver.
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Lee

LIfe is too important to be taken seriously. Oscar Wilde

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A molecular biologist/molecular geneticist doing research in academia.

I love math, problem solving (Plainsman, I am with you on that!) and research. I have not much practical experience in wilderness skills but believe that wilderness survival is an 'art' that challenges the mind, the body and the soul. It requires logical thinking, situation analysis, improvisation and creative problem solving. It also needs a good deal of general knowledge in many fields spreading from high tech material sciences (what computer part can be used for what, radio transmitter from car) to experimental anthropology (flint knapping and primitive skills). It gives me intellectual refreshment after daily work and helps me to stay in touch with my deeper self, the archeotypic hunter.
My interest started after a trip to Montana and I got sucked into this forum by Greg's 'fire starter challenge'.
Due to lack of time, I am mainly in the 'arm-chair and weekend enthusiast' category but enjoy the company very much.

My apology if it came out too long.
Best to All,

HM

 
Hello,

I do a lot of things.
1.Guitar Salesman
2.Guitar teacher
3.Musical Instrument sales Rep
4.Husband and Father
5.going to learn to forge knives.
6.love to make primitive bows and arrows and pratice survival skills

Jeff Sanders
 
Hi Plainsman,

I spend my days as a Financial Consultant for a wealth management company. We are part of a bank holding company and provide investment management services to folks with more moola than I have
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My night and weekend job is father and husband and that's the important one
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John
 
Hi Plainsman:

Another teacher here! Elementary right now, but I used to teach high school (math, science, special services and alternate ed.)
For the past few years I've been doing lots of computer networking stuff for the SD besides my normal day teaching, so I don't feel quite so fossilized.
Teaching in a small town has been fun - I'll soon be working on the third generation - and I've taught some of the teachers, and even my current principal - makes for a strange relationship!

The stuff about math is untrue! Computer stuff is what really glazes eyes - not with kids but certainly with adults. I put in the first few $100k of networks with the understanding that I had to explain exactly what I was doing to the board. After that I put in a lot more with the understanding that I wouldn't explain!
I would warn you that if you show older people something that DOES interest them with regard to computers, you'll be the one with glazed eyes in a hurry.

Before teaching I did lots of stuff, cop, investigator, blaster, farm work.

Jimbo
 
Electricion,father, Grandfather, khukuri collector, primative bow maker and all around survival nut and primative culture inthusiust.
 
Warehouse shift supervisor, part-time Blackhawk dealer, Nat. guard PSG.
Greg do you have any info on your knew program? Sounds what I'm looking for.
 
Account Executive for a Internet Mortgage Information Service

Knife Salesman

Persuasive Philosopher

Revolutionary Thinker

Boat Rocker

While figuring out a way to bring innovative knives of my design to the market.

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Marion David Poff aka Eye mdpoff@hotmail.com
Coeur D'Alene, ID
http://www.geocities.com/mdpoff

An interesting business oppurtunity... http://www.geocities.com/selouss

"We will either find a way, or make one." Hannibal, 210 B.C.
 
I am a third year microbiology student at MSU. Which means that most of the time I am studying, but occasionally I have time to get out and have fun. I am a member of the Outing Club at MSU, which does everything from backpacking to skydiving. I really enjoy backpacking and camping. I was in Boy Scouts from tiger cubs to getting my Eagle just before my eighteenth birthday. I am fortunate enough to have several of my Eagle friends share my enthusiasm for hiking so we try to go together as much as possible.
 
I don't have a day 'job' yet. Unless you count the schooling.
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, though i'm done with you math teachers...bwahahaha.
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Though i CAN tell you what i plan for my day job. I'm kind of ambitious so i plan to be an english teacher, author, and/or start my own publishing company.
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On the side i buy knives.

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"I wouldn't mind you being inside my head if you weren't clearly so crazy."

"I do not conform according to your opinion."
 
Hey 8BALL! There is no such thing as JUST a student!
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Learning is a full time job in intself! You are getting ready for the rest of your life. I bet you have plenty of teachers telling you that already!?!
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Plainsman :)
primitiveguy@hotmail.com

You use what you have on you, then you improvise! :)
 
Well, I'm no math teacher, I'm a librarian. Part-time martial arts instructor/shooting instructor. Husband and father (3,count'em
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3, girls!!). People look at me and say "You sure don't look like a librarian!" What can I say I'm sterotyped!

Be safe!
Vince
 
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