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  1. 04-17-2012, 04:33 PM #1
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    The gauntlet

    Sometimes when I'm at work I feel like hvac is part serious work, part gameshow.
    1. Walk across the wobbly 2x6 that is held up by wire tied to a drain pipe

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    2. While on wobbly board avoid falling 40ft into the pit of doom.

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    3. Don't look down while climbing through hole above the pit of doom because you'll be stabbed by sharp screws.

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    4. If you it made through that don't relax because it's a rubber roof and when wet or if you stumble there is a built in slip n' slide of death as you come out onto the roof.

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    now that, is screwed up.
    "Better tell the sandman to stay away, because we're gonna be workin on this one all night."

    "Dude, you need more than 2 wires to a condenser to run a 2 stage heatpump."

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    not no, but HELL NO!
    It`s better to be silent and thought the fool; than speak and remove all doubt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dandyme View Post
    not no, but HELL NO!
    Actually around here it's "hell motherfing NO!!!!"

    I'm too old for that, I don't bounce anymore when I hit the ground.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mark beiser View Post
    Never be afraid to fire a customer.


    They can kiss mine if they think i would go out there.
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    Dude that slide looks like fun.
    You need to put the phone down and get back to work!
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    ... wow. now there's a roof for golf cleats...

    what is the drop off at the bottom of the slide?
    The TRUE highest cost system is the system not installed properly...

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    so you work at a japanese game show studio????
    You have to pay your due's before you pay the rent!
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    Quote Originally Posted by n-e-w Jerz! View Post
    so you work at a japanese game show studio????
    The only thing differentiating "The Gauntlet" from a crazy Japanese game show is an announcer dressed like a clown and screaming constantly, and a sudden rush of water when you step out on the roof!
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    Quote Originally Posted by mark beiser View Post
    The only thing differentiating "The Gauntlet" from a crazy Japanese game show is an announcer dressed like a clown and screaming constantly, and a sudden rush of water when you step out on the roof!
    While a Japanese game show is more of a somber, serious affair, in comparison
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    Yeah, the game show was called "Wipe Out!"
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