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Ok, wish me luck everyone. I've signed up with Vinepower and am going
pruning for 3 days a week, starting tomorrow. Pruning is where you cut back the vines, getting them ready to sprout with new grapes in the spring. Things at the winery job are slow right now and I'm only working 2 days a week. With Dennis being away, I'm finding it a bit boring and figured I might as well be making some money. Can always use more money when getting ready to build a house. Double glazing and all that ;-) I was going to get another 2 day a week job at another winery, but they all want you to work on the weekend. And since I already have a weekend job that I don't want to quit because I love it, I thought that going pruning would be my best bet. I hope to learn more aspects of the wine industry, so this should be good for that. In the fall, I'll do some picking also. I'm only going to do it 3 days a week for 3 weeks and then when Dennis comes back, I'll quit. I don't know how hard work it will be. I reckon my hand will get sore from squeezing the secateurs. I hope it doesn't rain either. I'm going to take my phone, which has 8 albums on it, so at least I can listen to tunes and not get too bored. I have had to invest $40 in a pair of gumboots, so I need to at least make that money back. So no quitting on the first day! I still harbour nightmares from a job as a daffodil picker when I was 16. I didn't last a day even, got stuck in the mud up to my waist :-( Heh, I hope I can do this. I haven't always been a spoiled girlie-girl, honest! The hardest part will be getting up so early in the morning. I have to meet at the place at 6:50 am. I haven't been up at that hour for *years* ;-) -- Britta Purring is an automatic safety valve device for dealing with happiness overflow. Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album |
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"badwilson" wrote in message ... Ok, wish me luck everyone. I've signed up with Vinepower and am going pruning for 3 days a week, starting tomorrow. Pruning is where you cut back the vines, getting them ready to sprout with new grapes in the spring. Things at the winery job are slow right now and I'm only working 2 days a week. With Dennis being away, I'm finding it a bit boring and figured I might as well be making some money. Can always use more money when getting ready to build a house. Double glazing and all that ;-) I was going to get another 2 day a week job at another winery, but they all want you to work on the weekend. And since I already have a weekend job that I don't want to quit because I love it, I thought that going pruning would be my best bet. I hope to learn more aspects of the wine industry, so this should be good for that. In the fall, I'll do some picking also. I'm only going to do it 3 days a week for 3 weeks and then when Dennis comes back, I'll quit. I don't know how hard work it will be. I reckon my hand will get sore from squeezing the secateurs. I hope it doesn't rain either. I'm going to take my phone, which has 8 albums on it, so at least I can listen to tunes and not get too bored. I have had to invest $40 in a pair of gumboots, so I need to at least make that money back. So no quitting on the first day! I still harbour nightmares from a job as a daffodil picker when I was 16. I didn't last a day even, got stuck in the mud up to my waist :-( Heh, I hope I can do this. I haven't always been a spoiled girlie-girl, honest! The hardest part will be getting up so early in the morning. I have to meet at the place at 6:50 am. I haven't been up at that hour for *years* ;-) -- I half way sort of envy you. You will learn about grape culture. You may earn enough to afford to start you house a little sooner. And you will meet people. When it comes to work, its always said it isn't what you know, its who you know. Especially since a lot of what you know - how to fly a plane for example or repair a copier- may not help in getting your dream job. Jo |
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Jo Firey wrote:
"badwilson" wrote in message ... Ok, wish me luck everyone. I've signed up with Vinepower and am going pruning for 3 days a week, starting tomorrow. Pruning is where you cut back the vines, getting them ready to sprout with new grapes in the spring. Things at the winery job are slow right now and I'm only working 2 days a week. With Dennis being away, I'm finding it a bit boring and figured I might as well be making some money. Can always use more money when getting ready to build a house. Double glazing and all that ;-) I was going to get another 2 day a week job at another winery, but they all want you to work on the weekend. And since I already have a weekend job that I don't want to quit because I love it, I thought that going pruning would be my best bet. I hope to learn more aspects of the wine industry, so this should be good for that. In the fall, I'll do some picking also. I'm only going to do it 3 days a week for 3 weeks and then when Dennis comes back, I'll quit. I don't know how hard work it will be. I reckon my hand will get sore from squeezing the secateurs. I hope it doesn't rain either. I'm going to take my phone, which has 8 albums on it, so at least I can listen to tunes and not get too bored. I have had to invest $40 in a pair of gumboots, so I need to at least make that money back. So no quitting on the first day! I still harbour nightmares from a job as a daffodil picker when I was 16. I didn't last a day even, got stuck in the mud up to my waist :-( Heh, I hope I can do this. I haven't always been a spoiled girlie-girl, honest! The hardest part will be getting up so early in the morning. I have to meet at the place at 6:50 am. I haven't been up at that hour for *years* ;-) -- I half way sort of envy you. You will learn about grape culture. You may earn enough to afford to start you house a little sooner. And you will meet people. Yes, I want to know more about the whole wine/grape business. This will be good and also the winery where I work needs pruning badly. But they want me to have some experience. So after this job, I might be able to work for my winery a couple of days a week and they would pay me more than what I'll be getting through Vinepower, which is a temp agency for vineyard work. The thing about the house building isn't so much a matter of money to start sooner. It's getting a builder who has the time. There is a huge building boom going on right now. However, rising interest rates might cut that back a bit. Of course, then our payments will be higher too, so the extra money certainly won't hurt. When it comes to work, its always said it isn't what you know, its who you know. Especially since a lot of what you know - how to fly a plane for example or repair a copier- may not help in getting your dream job. Well, I'm not sure if I have a dream job. I'm fickle and am always wanting to do new stuff. Jill of all trades, master of none ;-) But I do love this cellar door job I've been doing. There's always somebody interesting to talk to, and I have a good time with the other people who work there. The wine benefits are great too, a free case every month and 50% off all other cases. I guess my dream job would be to do that job 4-5 days a week when Dennis is away, then cut back to 2 days a week when he's here. Not much chance of that happening though! Oh, and I'll probably meet lots of travellers, surfers, students, etc. Should be interesting :-) -- Britta --- off to bed 2 hours earlier than usual Purring is an automatic safety valve device for dealing with happiness overflow. Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album |
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badwilson wrote:
Ok, wish me luck everyone. I've signed up with Vinepower and am going pruning for 3 days a week, starting tomorrow. Pruning is where you cut back the vines, getting them ready to sprout with new grapes in the spring. Things at the winery job are slow right now and I'm only working 2 days a week. With Dennis being away, I'm finding it a bit boring and figured I might as well be making some money. Can always use more money when getting ready to build a house. Double glazing and all that ;-) I was going to get another 2 day a week job at another winery, but they all want you to work on the weekend. And since I already have a weekend job that I don't want to quit because I love it, I thought that going pruning would be my best bet. I hope to learn more aspects of the wine industry, so this should be good for that. In the fall, I'll do some picking also. I'm only going to do it 3 days a week for 3 weeks and then when Dennis comes back, I'll quit. I don't know how hard work it will be. I reckon my hand will get sore from squeezing the secateurs. I hope it doesn't rain either. I'm going to take my phone, which has 8 albums on it, so at least I can listen to tunes and not get too bored. I have had to invest $40 in a pair of gumboots, so I need to at least make that money back. So no quitting on the first day! I still harbour nightmares from a job as a daffodil picker when I was 16. I didn't last a day even, got stuck in the mud up to my waist :-( Heh, I hope I can do this. I haven't always been a spoiled girlie-girl, honest! The hardest part will be getting up so early in the morning. I have to meet at the place at 6:50 am. I haven't been up at that hour for *years* ;-) Good luck, I hope you enjoy the job and make new friends. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk |
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On 2006-08-06, badwilson penned:
Heh, I hope I can do this. I haven't always been a spoiled girlie-girl, honest! The hardest part will be getting up so early in the morning. I have to meet at the place at 6:50 am. I haven't been up at that hour for *years* ;-) Ouch! That would be hard for me, too. Well, have fun with it, and be sure to wear sunscreen! (Yes, mom...) -- monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca |
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badwilson wrote:
Ok, wish me luck everyone. I've signed up with Vinepower and am going pruning for 3 days a week, starting tomorrow. Pruning is where you cut back the vines, getting them ready to sprout with new grapes in the spring. Things at the winery job are slow right now and I'm only working 2 days a week. snip Lots of purrs and best wishes that you learn a lot at your new job, Polonca and Soncek |
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Good luck! A pair of gloves might help ward off the blisters.
Joy "badwilson" wrote in message ... Ok, wish me luck everyone. I've signed up with Vinepower and am going pruning for 3 days a week, starting tomorrow. Pruning is where you cut back the vines, getting them ready to sprout with new grapes in the spring. Things at the winery job are slow right now and I'm only working 2 days a week. With Dennis being away, I'm finding it a bit boring and figured I might as well be making some money. Can always use more money when getting ready to build a house. Double glazing and all that ;-) I was going to get another 2 day a week job at another winery, but they all want you to work on the weekend. And since I already have a weekend job that I don't want to quit because I love it, I thought that going pruning would be my best bet. I hope to learn more aspects of the wine industry, so this should be good for that. In the fall, I'll do some picking also. I'm only going to do it 3 days a week for 3 weeks and then when Dennis comes back, I'll quit. I don't know how hard work it will be. I reckon my hand will get sore from squeezing the secateurs. I hope it doesn't rain either. I'm going to take my phone, which has 8 albums on it, so at least I can listen to tunes and not get too bored. I have had to invest $40 in a pair of gumboots, so I need to at least make that money back. So no quitting on the first day! I still harbour nightmares from a job as a daffodil picker when I was 16. I didn't last a day even, got stuck in the mud up to my waist :-( Heh, I hope I can do this. I haven't always been a spoiled girlie-girl, honest! The hardest part will be getting up so early in the morning. I have to meet at the place at 6:50 am. I haven't been up at that hour for *years* ;-) -- Britta Purring is an automatic safety valve device for dealing with happiness overflow. Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album |
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badwilson wrote:
Ok, wish me luck everyone. Good luck, Britta. Although it can be quite distressing to find that low numbered hours occur twice every day. I much prefer the ones when there's daylight myself. -- Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe |
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On Sun, 6 Aug 2006 21:32:29 +0800, "badwilson"
wrote: snip So no quitting on the first day! I still harbour nightmares from a job as a daffodil picker when I was 16. I didn't last a day even, got stuck in the mud up to my waist :-( reminds me of one of my early summer jobs - picking grapes. We got paid by the amount picked, and the experienced pickers must have filled 4 flats for every one I did. I reached up under a vine and grabbed a wasp nest. I lasted until lunchtime the first day. -- Steve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Spot with loving memories of Rocky (RB) [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html |
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