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Who has to work on Christmas?

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Logan in S.E. T

12-24-2007 10:36:14

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I do and was just wondering how many others on here do too?

Logan

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djm75

12-25-2007 04:16:56

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

I do have to babysit the boiler where I work and feed cows.

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Logan in S.E. Texas

12-25-2007 04:06:42

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

Crusader,

I live outside of a small town called Kountze, 30 miles north of Beaumont.

I work as a process operator in a refinery in Pt. Authur.

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Tradititonal Farmer

12-25-2007 03:36:00

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

Feeding cows and goats on call 24/7/365

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Mark - IN.

12-24-2007 20:28:30

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

Well, I'm out of town for work, and that's close enough. But I'll call everyone in the world to wish them a Merry Christmas...about 3 times each. I'll be home in spirit and heart.

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1936

12-24-2007 19:57:22

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

Done my time and now in the rocking chair mode.

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Walt Davies

12-24-2007 19:29:14

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

Not me I'm retarded or is that retired never could that straight.
Walt

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shinnery

12-24-2007 18:26:23

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

Crusader I am not Logan but I am about half way between Hawley and Funstion. Pretty near to you. Most people don't know what "shinnery" is.

I have worked several christmases in the past, but I pulled the pin three years ago and haven't missed it at all. Miss some of the people I worked with but that is all. Merry Christmas.

Bryce

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JMS/.MN

12-24-2007 17:44:09

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

No more- family dairy farm for 30 years, 24/7/365, limited hired help for some milking, about a dozen years. Otherwise, it was first me, then Mrs and I and the kids. We averaged about one day off per year. Don"t miss the stress! But all six kids are good employees for their bosses- most common thing they say to me. Learned the value of giving a good day"s work.

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Steven f/AZ

12-24-2007 17:21:48

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

No work at my job, but need to keep working on packing for our big move in another couple weeks.

First Christmas away from my parents... every year I have been with my parents on Christmas day, until this year. My wife and I will soon have our own family to spend holidays with, though!

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MyrlfromPA

12-24-2007 17:15:08

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

Yeah I'll be there too. Three calls for feed this evening so i be busy but I will be merry while doin it ..... ..... one customer brought me some real good eggnog ;)

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kyplowboy

12-24-2007 17:13:06

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

I have to work 6:30 tonight till 7 am. Then I am off for two nights.

I get to see some family Tuesday but most of my family is have'n thier get together tonight. Feel sorry for people with little kids and have to work this shift.

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CRUSADER

12-24-2007 16:27:22

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

I got the phone, and am hoping that I don't get called. If I get a phone call then that means someone isn't having a good time...or maybe had too good a time until they got caught, or there is some type of a crisis or bad thing that has happened or happening. We usually don't get a phone call if it's just to say hello. LOL, I walked into a couple of shops last week to say hello and asked about a couple of people and the first thing that was said to me is "who's in trouble and what did they do." Have had to work or have had standby numerous times in the last 22 years, but have been quite lucky with not having to "work" on Christmas very many times. On saturday I'll be headed out to visit with my wife for a week, so it's not that bad of a deal.

Logan, where are you at in S.E. Texas? I grew up in Corpus Christi, and am currently living in Abilene.

Jim

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Bill in Colo

12-24-2007 15:40:19

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

Will just feed the cows. Lots of snow here we normally don't feed till mid January or later.

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pair-a-dice farm

12-24-2007 14:56:46

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

I will do as little as the critters will let me, I put out extra hay so maybe it will be slower. I worked at a factory a few years ago as a boiler operator. They would shut down production the holidays but someone had to watch the boiler. I worked more Christmas' than I was off. I have a huge respect for those that are required to work.

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phillip d

12-24-2007 14:56:31

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

Our a hired helpers on our dairy are bound and determined to do all the milking chores themselves tomorrow so I can spend the whole day with my wife and our kids!It will be the first time in over 20 years that I didn't have to work on Christmas day.

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Tom671

12-24-2007 14:55:21

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

Someone has to operate those freight trains on Christmas. I guess it is my turn, I was lucky last year. I was home.
Tom

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John S-B

12-24-2007 16:04:33

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Tom671, 12-24-2007 14:55:21

Tom, what road do you work for? I know a couple of engineers for CSX, and I used to volunteer as crew with the local rail museum when NS was running all the steam excursions, that was a blast.

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RayP(MI)

12-24-2007 14:47:26

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

Wife works in a medical facility - works Christmas, but gets extra pay. I don't get any extra pay for feeding all the critters!

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Ben Rauls

12-24-2007 14:31:02

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

Our plant shuts down for 11 days every xmas, and the whoel week of july 4
Ben

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davediehl@hotmail.com

12-24-2007 14:30:42

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

I'll be there.

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R. John Johnson

12-24-2007 13:51:04

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

No matter how many times I explain th concept of Christmas to those cows they still expect to be fed just like any other day.

John

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marlowe

12-24-2007 13:41:34

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

everyone has to work. we have tons of snow to haul out of parking lots with no shoppers we should make some head way we start at 6;00 tonight and will run 36hr. straight 4 wheel loaders 12 quad dump trucks.i just came in to eat and take a nape after getting everything fueled and serviced. just over $2200.00 in fuel alone

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Santa Claus

12-24-2007 12:32:28

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

I have just a little bit of work to do but then I get a long holiday. Thanks for the help. Santa

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ffjsb@aol.com

12-24-2007 11:53:04

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

I'm here at the fire station on a 24 hr. shift. 'Course that's probably better than being at home while the wife is stressing out about getting the house all prettied up for the relatives coming tomorrow. I hope we're not busy, three years ago we had three young men killed early Christmas morning by a drunk, driving the wrong way on the interstate. That was his fourth OMVI

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KCFlame

12-24-2007 13:03:26

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to ffjsb@aol.com, 12-24-2007 11:53:04

ffjsb - maybe when you get a little senority rookie, you can get the day off. lol

Be safe bro. - the wet stuff goes on the hot stuff.

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John S-B

12-24-2007 16:08:03

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to KCFlame, 12-24-2007 13:03:26

I got about seventeen in, and that still ain't enough. But at least it's Christmas eve and not day. I think I've been lucky and have only worked two or three since I've been on. When the kids were little we would just tell them Christmas eve was Christmas day and they did'nt know the difference! Worked for me!

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John S-B

12-24-2007 12:04:25

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to ffjsb@aol.com, 12-24-2007 11:53:04

Oops, put the email address in the wrong spot.

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Dairy Farmer in WI

12-24-2007 11:43:38

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

'course i do! someone has to milk and i couldn't find a relief milker! :( chores gotta be done
DF in WI

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kyhayman

12-24-2007 11:08:13

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

The cows got to be fed, and a load of hay hauled.

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Allan In NE

12-24-2007 10:46:02

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

You betcha.

Allan

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Aaron Ford

12-24-2007 10:45:00

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

I will be working the Santa Claus shift again this year. Just found out that me and Sandy will be working the same night next year. The good side is that there are several people who will be able to stay home. Not much comfort, but my kids are used to it.

Aaron

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David Snipes

12-24-2007 10:44:51

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Logan in S.E. Texas, 12-24-2007 10:36:14

I do.

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richardinnz

12-24-2007 11:55:40

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to David Snipes, 12-24-2007 10:44:51

My son is at work, 1,003 cows to milk. The single guys do Christmas so the married guys with kids can be at home. Happy Christmas everyone from down under

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Blue3992 (N Illinois)

12-24-2007 12:04:53

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to richardinnz, 12-24-2007 11:55:40

I had to work today til 1:00, but was able to work from home instead of going to the office. Gotta love that high-speed internet!

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steveormary

12-24-2007 13:10:50

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Re: Who has to work on Christmas? in reply to Blue3992 (N Illinois), 12-24-2007 12:04:53

Retired,electrian by trade and farmer at heart. It seemed about every Christmas eve we would plan on comming in early. Someone would call and need a water pump checked or some ug would go bad or something that would keep us out late. Something you just have to do sometimes. Livestock have to be looked after no matter what day it is. steveormary

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