Blue Collar Begone Presents: Conversations with a Half Empty Beer Bottle
PSST, Just do it!
“Hehehe, ok!” Yup, they’re at it again. Steve and his trusty side kick, tonight being, Mr. Kokanee!
I find myself approaching 2 young ladies, who were both quite attractive. I have a newspaper in hand and a cool draft finding its way into my pants.
“Ladies,” I announce as I get closer to gain their attention, “have you seen these headlines?” I dramatically swing open the newspaper and spin around as if to let them read the headlines over my right shoulder.
The evil grin presents itself across Steve’s face once the screaming and uncontrollable laughter explodes into the warm summer night.
As I spun around to allow the lovely ladies to read the headlines, the 2 liter pop (soda for our American friends) bottle which I had so strategically placed between my right and left cheek – Yes – those cheeks, struck the two ladies firmly in the thigh.
These two women were victims 1 and 2 of approximately 23 that evening. If you are having a hard time picturing this incredible weapon of mass destruction – Fear not! Videos to come!
Your Friend in Fun!
-Steve
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PSSST…. Just do it!
Who is Scott Weller? Why do I care and what can I learn from him and really… what’s so special about him? You might be thinking that I’m starting with these questions for your benefit, and maybe I am but it’s more for me. I have asked myself these questions time and time again only to run from them each and every time they were asked.
It wasn’t until just recently that I realized that it’s the WHOLE story which makes you who you are. That includes the good stories and the bad…. And even the horrible!
After spending some time reminiscing, I realized I’m like rapper, Eminem – I have another, more negative and incorrigible personality (my slim shady). Over the years, this alternate persona has coaxed me into doing unbelievable things and led me into ridiculous situations. I like to call this persona “Steve”.
Steve’s regular appearances were usually initiated by his very best friend – BEER! Beer was Steve’s best friend and worst enemy. “PSST…. Just do it,” is usually how each evening was started. With the cracking of the first beer (PSST – being the sound of a beer opening) followed by a mischievous, “Just do it” which usually led to actions that required some sort of physical, emotional or monetary debt to be paid at a later date.
The stories to follow are the unbelievable, yet true adventures of Steve and his running partner – drunkenness! Welcome to, “Conversations with a Half Empty Beer Bottle”
Your friend in FUN,
Scott Weller Presents – Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – The Ski-doo
I had a conversation with a welder a little while back…
Me How were days off?
Me
How were days off?
Welder Awesome! I bought 2 new sleds for my kids. They’re so sweet! They’re <ENTER LONG & PAINFUL DESCRIPTION OF HORSE POWER, ENGINE SIZE AND EVERYTHING ELSE THAT I DON’T REALLY CARE ABOUT HERE> Blah Blah Blah!
Welder
Awesome! I bought 2 new sleds for my kids. They’re so sweet! They’re <ENTER LONG & PAINFUL DESCRIPTION OF HORSE POWER, ENGINE SIZE AND EVERYTHING ELSE THAT I DON’T REALLY CARE ABOUT HERE> Blah Blah Blah!
Before you know it 10 minutes had passed by and I was looking for any way to escape this very typical conversation, when I had a thought come to mind. So I cut in somewhere between him talking about how the paint job accented the color of his eyes and alluding that maybe the size of the engine was compensating in some way for some – thing, and asked:
Me Can I ask you a question? If you’re out here working for 21 days at a time, away from your wife and kids, why do you spend money on things that guarantee the fact that you’ll be working away from home for the rest of your life?
His SAD response:
Well I buy them for my kids so that they’ll still love me
And he was dead serious!
BLUE COLLAR BEGONE BACKTALK Does that bother anyone else? Or has this just become the norm? Why? Is this what the family dynamic is turning into? Materialistic Blackmail? I don’t care if you are blue collar, white collar or no collar living on the streets, we, as human beings need to re-evaluate our priorities if you figure the simplest way to the hearts of your children is to buy a “toy” for them. As it always has been, the simplest and the most rewarding way to the hearts of children, is to spend time with them. Laugh with them! Cry with them! Show them that you care by giving them your time – not your wallet!
BLUE COLLAR BEGONE BACKTALK
Does that bother anyone else? Or has this just become the norm? Why?
Is this what the family dynamic is turning into? Materialistic Blackmail? I don’t care if you are blue collar, white collar or no collar living on the streets, we, as human beings need to re-evaluate our priorities if you figure the simplest way to the hearts of your children is to buy a “toy” for them. As it always has been, the simplest and the most rewarding way to the hearts of children, is to spend time with them. Laugh with them! Cry with them! Show them that you care by giving them your time – not your wallet!
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Scott Weller Presents: Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – Goal Setting
Happy New Year!! New beginnings and new dreams. Have you made your new year’s resolutions yet? Hopefully I caught you in the middle of deciding on what new challenges to set your mind on accomplishing.
For us blue collar folk, goal setting does not come too natural at all does it? Usually the closest thing to goal setting we experience takes place at the bottom of beer #7 and all we hope for is to not pass out before midnite. After that, whatever happens – happens! That type of goal setting has led you down that all too familiar path, all too many times where the alarm on your cell phone goes off at 6am for work and your head feels like it’s about to implode which is the least of your worries. Yup! You did it again! Your right arm is pinned underneath some…. one… who by laying sideways, has managed to block out the morning sun which had been fighting it’s way through the tattered blinds only to be met by this gargantuan object. “Good kitty” you whisper oh so quietly so not to disturb the slumbering beast and you move towards the feline which had positioned itself strategically between you and … “Oh God! That’s not a cat… that’s her neck!”
Do I need to continue? I didn’t think so…
Onto this goal setting thing. It’s time to start setting higher goals than hoping to make it to midnight and NOT go home with a pumpkin. It’s time to start looking at your life and deciding where you can, want or need to make significant changes.
I call these desired changes my vision goals. Vision goals are big things that seem unattainable. Remember when you were a kid, you had all these wild dream and wishes… these are the exact things I am talking about.
Break them down into these 3 categories:
Take some time and ask yourself these three questions and really enjoy it. Pretend you’re 5 years old again and that you KNOW that anything is possible. Make sure you write down the images you see. This is so fun if you allow it to be.
BLUE COLLAR BEGONE BACKTALK Or, if you want, we can get back to the other story… we could start talking about that strange sour-milk-esque smell that seemed to consume the room that morning which was so strong that you had cremate your favorite diesel jeans and bathe in tomato juice! That’s what I thought!
Or, if you want, we can get back to the other story… we could start talking about that strange sour-milk-esque smell that seemed to consume the room that morning which was so strong that you had cremate your favorite diesel jeans and bathe in tomato juice!
That’s what I thought!
Watch for tips on breaking down your vision goals into a daily BLUE COLLAR BEGONE game plan for success.
Scott Weller Presents: Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – Fractured Leg
Injury Type : Compound fracture of leg Core Activity : Food wholesale delivery Date of Incident : 2009-Nov
A driver making deliveries was on the rear power gate of a truck, using a pallet jack to move a large loaded skid. When the product started to fall off the pallet, the worker tried to jump free, but his leg caught on a chain, and he fell. The product landed on his leg.
Don’t become a statistic. Scream, “BLUE COLLAR BEGONE!” and leave the construction life behind in 6 simple steps?
Scott Weller presents: Construction Site Hazards – Falls
Falls are the leading killer in the construction industry. From 1980 – 1995, there were 8102 deaths caused by falls from elevations. That’s an average of 540 deaths per year. It is stats like these that have forced governments to become more strict in regards to fall protection requirements.
As of January 1, 1998, an employer must ensure walking or working surfaces are strong enough to support the weight being placed on them. As well, the employer is responsible for:
DON’T BECOME A ‘FALL’ STATISTIC! LEARN ALL YOU CAN ABOUT PREVENTION AND ALWAYS USE FALL PROTECTION GEAR.
BLUE COLLAR BEGONE BACKTALK It is possible to go through life without falling. Create your own virtual fall arrest system. Surround yourself with a support harness of people who will remain positive and supportive. Use the proper lanyard which will allow you to venture out and get work done but will prevent you from treading into dangerous areas and make sure to always regularly inspect your equipment. The worker or person is only as good as the tools the have at their disposal. When it’s required, trade in that old tattered harness which is no longer helping you for one that will help you reach the top safely!
It is possible to go through life without falling. Create your own virtual fall arrest system. Surround yourself with a support harness of people who will remain positive and supportive. Use the proper lanyard which will allow you to venture out and get work done but will prevent you from treading into dangerous areas and make sure to always regularly inspect your equipment. The worker or person is only as good as the tools the have at their disposal. When it’s required, trade in that old tattered harness which is no longer helping you for one that will help you reach the top safely!
To avoid this Construction Site Hazards – Accident Investigation completely; check out this video! Don’t become another statistic – Blue Collar Begone!
Need another reason why to scream, “BLUE COLLAR BEGONE!” and leave the construction life behind? Check out another Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – Fractured Leg
Let me share a parable with you. A wise old teacher sought to teach his student a solemn lesson. So he pulled out an old jar, then carefully gathered together some rocks, sand, and water. As the student looked on in puzzlement, the teacher proceeded to fill the jar to the brim with rocks. “Is the jar full?” asked the Sensei. “Indeed, it is completely full” said the eager student without hesitation.
The teacher then went on to pour all the sand into the spaces between the big rocks. The sand flowed into the cracks, settling comfortably. Now the jar was really full.
“Is the jar full?” asked the Sensei. ” I… um.. no?” said the doubtful student.
Smiling, the Sensei took the water and poured it with ease into the jar.
Standing back, the Sensei asked his student: “What have you learned?”
“That there is always room for more!” exclaimed the student.
Shaking his head in disappointment, the sensei emptied the jar, and asked the student to fill the jar again, but this time, in reverse order. So the student filled the jar with water. As he did so he found that there was no room for the sand. And found that there was no room for the rocks.
If you put the BIG ROCKS into your life first… there will be room for the SAND. If you put the SAND into your life next… there will be room for the WATER. But if you put the WATER in first, you will be overcome by a Tidal Wave!
Water is limitless, and always eager to flow into any available space. If you let the demon called Tidal Wave take control, he will leave room for nothing else.
To apply the 5 Big Rock Rule to your Blue Collar Begone life….
Scott Weller presents: Construction Site Hazards – Accident Investigation
An accident investigation is required whenever a serious accident happens on a construction job site to obtain accurate information about what has occurred. Questions that should be answered include:
By bringing all of the facts together, we can learn from the accident and ensure no similar accidents occur in the future. Accident investigations should never be conducted to affix blame, they are to be learned from by everyone involved.
Get involved in accident investigation and take the opportunity to learn from your mistakes to reduce accidents all together. Obviously the best way to reduce accidents is by detecting unsafe conditions and hazards prior to any accident taking place. Keep your eyes open and watch each others back out there!
BLUE COLLAR BEGONE BACKTALK Accidents happen! That’s human nature. Accept that and learn from it! Accident investigation is an important skill on your quest to a more fulfilling life. Take the time to investigate what went wrong and learn from it! In fact, the exact same questions from above can be applied to any circumstance where an investigation is required. What events led up to the accident? Who was involved in the work? Did anyone fail to follow procedures? Did a piece of material or equipment fail? If a piece of material or equipment failure was the cause of the accident, take a blue pill and get back on that horse! Remember…. we are not here to place blame on anyone!
Accidents happen! That’s human nature. Accept that and learn from it! Accident investigation is an important skill on your quest to a more fulfilling life. Take the time to investigate what went wrong and learn from it! In fact, the exact same questions from above can be applied to any circumstance where an investigation is required.
What events led up to the accident?
Who was involved in the work?
Did anyone fail to follow procedures?
Did a piece of material or equipment fail?
If a piece of material or equipment failure was the cause of the accident, take a blue pill and get back on that horse! Remember…. we are not here to place blame on anyone!
Need another reason why to scream, “BLUE COLLAR BEGONE!” and leave the construction life behind? Check out another Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – Fatality
Scott Weller Presents: Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – Automotive Fatality
Injury Type : Fatal Core Activity : Consulting engineering Date of Incident : 2009-Oct
A pickup truck was traveling on an icy highway. As it negotiated a corner, it slid into the path of an oncoming tractor-trailer unit. The worker in the pickup truck was fatally injured.
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