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Hello from a Sydney House Painter!

Hey everyone in this awesome forum! 👋 I thought I'd introduce myself and share a bit about my day job. I'm a house painter based right here in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia! 🇦🇺

I absolutely love what I do – transforming homes both inside and out with a splash of color and a touch of magic. From giving exteriors a fresh new look to adding personality to interiors, it's all about creating spaces that truly feel like home. 🌈🖌️

Currently, I'm part of a fantastic team at "Australian Painting and Maintenance Services Pty. Ltd." 🏢 Our crew is a bunch of skilled painters who take great pride in our work. We're all about delivering top-notch results, using high-quality materials to make sure our clients' visions come to life! 💪

If you're curious about our work or just love to see some impressive before-and-after shots, you can check out our website at australianpainting.com.au. We're always excited to showcase our projects and inspire others with our passion for painting! 🎉
Oh, and before I wrap up, I have to mention that besides my passion for house painting, I'm an avid Grateful Dead fan too! 🌹🎶 Their music has been the soundtrack to many of my painting sessions, creating a groovy and inspiring atmosphere. Some of my all-time favorite Grateful Dead songs are "Ripple," "Sugar Magnolia," and "Touch of Grey" - they never fail to lift my spirits! 🎵✨

Speaking of Australia, the Grateful Dead did have a memorable live show here! 🇦🇺🎤 In 1981, they graced the stage at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, which was broadcasted live on the radio, reaching Deadheads worldwide, including us fans in Australia. Although they never performed a live show down under, their music and influence have certainly traveled far and wide, touching the hearts of many grateful fans across the globe. 🌏🌈 Keep on truckin', fellow Deadheads! 🚚💀🌹

Trader Joe's

So I just started my post-retirement gig with Trader Joe's
I love this place! The people, the employees, the food... all good!
If you have not been to a Trader Joe's in your area, go check it out and tell me what you think. Either way, I feel good about myself helping people find and prepare quality foods they'll enjoy at a reasonable price.

Engineering. First five…

Engineering. First five years out of college was civil/construction in Eugene, OR. Since 1997 it's been software/internet/web in Boulder, CO. What a long strange trip it's been.

Looking for Work

Previously a Billing Program Manager with Quality Improvement & Mgmt. training from both Xerox & GE. Looking for a new gig that is DeadHead Friendly!

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June 7, 2011 - 11:57am

#61

FattyTalltree

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January 8, 2010

Stereotypically speaking, I'm being serious lol

I work for a company called Cedar Rapids Janitorial in which I work with my Father, My older Brother and my Uncle cleaning a medical office. So yes I'am a janitor. And sadly alot of the stereotypes you hear about janitors are sadly true in someways lol. (PE(A)CE)
May 31, 2011 - 8:35am

#62

marye

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May 26, 2007

oh well

it was nice while it lasted!
May 30, 2011 - 6:30pm

#63

Badfish

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January 26, 2008

vacation over

Two weeks of vacation, back to work tomorrow.
April 12, 2011 - 8:41am

#64

zumbah

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April 12, 2011

I am hairdresser and I

I am hairdresser and I really love my job! And I guess my friends do so as well... ;)
February 21, 2011 - 12:23pm

#65

eltortugatranquilo

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August 26, 2009

Very cool story:

Indeed!!!!
February 21, 2011 - 12:14pm

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marye

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Okay, I have to say

that is a cool story.
February 20, 2011 - 9:03pm

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Stardancer

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February 20, 2011

I am a nanny

I am a nanny for Olivia who is three years old. She loves the Greatful Dead, in December we were at a mall buying arts and craft stull to make presents for her parents. She started jumping up and down all excited. She saw Santa Clause and thought he was Jerry. I explained that Jerry was a angel now up in heaven and that was santa claus. She has grown up listening to the music of the Dead,Pink Floyd, Beatles, Led Zepplin, etc. She is pretty cool for three and I feel children are the hope of this country.
February 17, 2011 - 9:49pm

#68

wolfbat

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March 10, 2010

fans

How's the hardest workin fans in rock and roll doin?
February 7, 2011 - 9:55am

#69

Dingus

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January 30, 2009

Make my living as a

Make my living as a purchasing agent in the steel industry. Also spend nights and weekends as a Locksmith. If you were at a festival and a happy locksmith helped you out is was most likely me ;) Been a huge deadfan since I was about 12 (25 years ago). Everyday they seem to brighten any dark skys that come my way, even after all this time! Life is good!
January 28, 2011 - 5:18am

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puroshaggy

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January 9, 2011

Hey Taxman- I would

Hey Taxman- I would assume that the majority of us- i.e. at least 51% of us- are liberals/democrats/progressives here...so we appreciate what taxes do for our society. I want my roads safe and my bridges not collapsing and my schools strong...heck, I even want my health care single payer so I'll pay what needs to get paid to get that done. Don't apologize. Taxes are necessary in a functioning, caring society. That being said, I love my rebate check! Welcome!