wraithe

Member Since: November 30, 2012

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About Me

Father of two, grandfather of one. Retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer, submarine nuke electronics technician. Currently working toward my Senior Reactor Operator license on the new AP1000 plants, and toward my Master's Degree. Worked as a carpenter, light mechanic, auto upholsterer before I joined the Navy.

13 Skills

	Automotive Maintenance — In Progress Keep my vehicles and gas powered generators serviced and maintained so that I can depend on them daily.
	Beer Making — In Progress Clean up my equipment and get back into brewing. 01/06/13 update: helped a friend start a batch of beer this morning, ordered myself a vanilla stout kit that we'll start next weekend.
	Carpentry — In Progress Build a new yard tool shed, maintain my home and keep it in good shape.
	Computer Skills — In Progress Maintain my network, server, and computers in good shape, reliable, secure and available.
	Concealed Weapons Permit — In Progress I have the permit, need to ensure that I understand the laws clearly, train to use my weapons appropriately, never forget to carry, or forget that I am carrying in the wrong place.
	Fitness — In Progress Lose weight, maintain stamina and strength, maintain my health.
	Communication — In Progress Get back into the hobby, upgrade my Tech license to General, and learn Morse Code.
	Home Maintenance — In Progress Keep my home in excellent working condition, obtain the materials to secure the house if a hurricane approaches, upgrade security, make it comfortable.
	Alternative Energy — Planned Building a battery bank with inverter to run essential loads, backup with AC and DC generators for charge capability. Wire a separate emergency outlet to each room from the battery bank and inverter.
	Beekeeping — Planned Establish one or two hives to get back into the hobby. Have local honey to use for food, and medicinal purposes.
	Communication — Planned Learn to be a little more outgoing, get my point across without being cross.
	Welding — Planned Break out the MIG and learn to use it.
	Wine Making — Planned Clean up my equipment and make some wine. Excellent barter material. Find some scuppernongs and muscadines and use them along with my honey.