War Beard

Mark Schaefer sports the most prolific facial hair of any USTS employee I've ever known.

This was his "No Shave November" submission.  I call it Mark's "War Beard".

Strap an M4A1 to him and he looks like he's ready to subvert some Taliban mountain extremists.

Trouble with the Locals

Doug Hamm takes advantage of the fact that, when cattle see a truck, they think it's time to eat.  He didn't have his trusty .410 handy to get them to move, so he tossed them a few Cheetos.

Landing a Boom

 Mike Taylor demonstrates the incorrect way to work on a Black and Veatch site:  no safety glasses, but at least his eyes are shut. 

Mike Taylor and Dee Jefferson deftly land a boom.  Photos courtesy Josh Wollberg.

Ray's Girlfriend

Ray's ears perk up at least once a day...
He goes to the door and jumps around and whines...

We open the door and he runs out to the FedEx truck...

And jumps inside to get his daily treat.

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Random Blog Entry #237

Electric Lounge

The Electrical Department prepares for the day's duties with a relaxing banter session.

"Tower Chic"

Mark Schaefer displays the latest in "Tower Chic"

(pronounced "sheek" in case you're wondering)

Agility Training

Being an electrician requires one to maintain one's agility.

Wear Your Safety Glasses...?

Let this be a lesson to you: Don't tell your ex-girlfriend where you work!

TRUST NO ONE

Let this be a lesson: Never assume someone else tightened all the bolts properly.