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this is kind of crazy

newbreedbrian - 6-11-2008 at 07:35 PM

so i finished up school recently. i get a call from the school last week saying i won an award for highest marks in the program. i'm thinkin', that's kinda cool, something to put on the resume. so i had to go to an awards thing tonight (definitely not my kind of scene ughh). i was half asleep when she called but i couldn't figure out why she was making such a big deal really. apparently i won some gold medal for highest marks in the school. i'm a bit weirded out by it honestly. anyone who knew me in high school (dave) could tell you what a stellar student i wasn't. that's what makes this all the more crazy. i graduated in 95 and this was the first time i've been back to school since.

Discipline - 6-11-2008 at 08:18 PM

That's amazing man. It's a big achievement.

XHonusWagnerX - 6-11-2008 at 08:26 PM

congratulations man!!

upyerbum - 6-11-2008 at 09:07 PM

Represent!!! It's a whole different story when you choose to go back, and fork out the dough. Awesome job for a dirty little herbert like you. :smilegrin:

DAK - 6-11-2008 at 09:25 PM

Cool. Congrats!

jonnynewbreed - 6-11-2008 at 09:30 PM

Nice work Brian. You have busted your ass for this and apparently your whole School has taken notice.

tireironsaint - 6-11-2008 at 09:31 PM

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Originally posted by jonnynewbreed
Nice work Brian. You have busted your ass for this and apparently your whole School has taken notice.

Discipline - 6-11-2008 at 09:36 PM

I was pretty proud when I got an academic award when I graduated college last year, but yours is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more impressive than mine. Once again, amazing job bro.

newbreedbrian - 6-11-2008 at 10:11 PM

thanks guys. i'm still quite shocked by the whole thing honestly

thedog - 6-11-2008 at 10:27 PM

congrats, thats awesome.

Furly - 6-11-2008 at 10:46 PM

congrats! you obviously worked hard and deserve it!

JawnDiablo - 6-11-2008 at 11:00 PM

congratulations dude.
that's some major work .
i'd go to college, but my own kid has proved to me that I am NOT smarter than a 5th grader....

morgan - 6-12-2008 at 12:07 AM

Congrats on the award.

BDx13 - 6-12-2008 at 12:20 AM

ha, that's awesome, congratulations. you realize that makes you valedictorian, right? resume that sheet!

DeathByForce - 6-12-2008 at 01:11 AM

honestly, finishing anything like that should always feel like an accomplishment.

Revel in it now, you deserve it.

Lucabrasi - 6-12-2008 at 01:44 AM

kick ass dude, thats a huge achievement!

Voodoobillyman - 6-12-2008 at 02:34 AM

It makes a huge difference when you choose to pursue education, as was said before. You knew you were ready and it shows. Congratulations bro

Dave - 6-12-2008 at 06:04 AM

congrats again Brian, i'll buy the beer this week!

BBQ+BEER+VIDS - PT.2




oh yeah i got a new job...........!

so i'm quiting mine this week.

jonnynewbreed - 6-12-2008 at 06:27 AM

Hey Brian, does this mean you'll charge me double to hook up the power to my shed?

No really though...I need to hire someone to hook up the power to my garage. Not a major job, just need to have the power cable hooked up to the power box in my basement and I want nothing to do with it.

Are you for hire?

newbreedbrian - 6-12-2008 at 11:09 AM

you guys ain't kiddin about it being different when you choose to go back, especially when it's your own money that you worked for.

congrats dave, that was that one you had an interview the other day i'm assuming? that's awesome man.

jonny, i can certainly take a look man. how far is the garage from the house? getting power out there depends on a few things. the biggest headache is getting a line out there. once that's done it's a matter of figuring out what you want in the shed (lights, plugs, etc)

Dave - 6-12-2008 at 11:15 AM

YUP, it was the one from the other day.


so you up for BBQ+BEER-VIDS Friday again? same time etc.

newbreedbrian - 6-12-2008 at 11:39 AM

can do

jonnynewbreed - 6-12-2008 at 11:45 AM

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Originally posted by newbreedbrian

jonny, i can certainly take a look man. how far is the garage from the house? getting power out there depends on a few things. the biggest headache is getting a line out there. once that's done it's a matter of figuring out what you want in the shed (lights, plugs, etc)


The line is already run it's just not hooked up in the basement. There is 110 and 220 hooked up out there. The 220 line is cut and doesn't go into the basement while the 110 line is coiled up hanging from my floor joists. I think it will need to be extended to reach our panel but for the highest ranked student in your school i'm sure it should be no issue at all.

All I need to run are lights, a small beer fridge and an outdoor plug. I'm a simple man who just wants to get drunk in his garage and play ping pong.

upyerbum - 6-12-2008 at 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by jonnynewbreed
for the highest ranked student in your school i'm sure it should be no issue at all.


Its like an insult and a compliment all rolled into one.
I highly suggest a nailing a funnel to the wall at about dick height and running some hose out the wall. Having drank in many a shed.

joemaconmovies - 6-12-2008 at 11:57 AM

way to go brian. score one for the thorpsters and genius.

newbreedbrian - 6-12-2008 at 02:01 PM

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Originally posted by jonnynewbreed
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Originally posted by newbreedbrian

jonny, i can certainly take a look man. how far is the garage from the house? getting power out there depends on a few things. the biggest headache is getting a line out there. once that's done it's a matter of figuring out what you want in the shed (lights, plugs, etc)


The line is already run it's just not hooked up in the basement. There is 110 and 220 hooked up out there. The 220 line is cut and doesn't go into the basement while the 110 line is coiled up hanging from my floor joists. I think it will need to be extended to reach our panel but for the highest ranked student in your school i'm sure it should be no issue at all.

All I need to run are lights, a small beer fridge and an outdoor plug. I'm a simple man who just wants to get drunk in his garage and play ping pong.


i might be able to gear something up for ya. the outside plug i'm not too sure of. there's a lot of rules regarding that and i haven't done one before but i'll have a look. inside stuff shouldn't be a problem on both sides. with this kinda stuff it's not always just a matter of figuring something out. doing alright in school is one thing, experience is another. i've still got 8000 hrs ahead of me before i can be certified and a hell of a lot more to learn.

jonnynewbreed - 6-13-2008 at 06:31 AM

I will call you as soon as I have a free couple of hours...that may be around the same time that you have a free couple of hours as I know you are working like a mad man.

newbreedbrian - 6-13-2008 at 12:28 PM

lol, quite the opposite at the moment unfortunately. im working weekends at the old job and looking for work as an apprentice during the week. they don't wanna give me any hours back and i don't really wanna be there anymore. not sure if you have my cell, i'll u2u my new #.