Creating a shower of sparks
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382021)
Rockingham, Australia
July 28, 2019 6:46pm CST
I’ve written a few discussions about removing a centre pole from our shed. It’s now done and we’re looking forward to being able to move our caravan in or out of the shed much more easily.
I was telling Jeff (@moffittjc) that when we do these sorts of projects I am the ‘gopher’. I go for this and I go for that. My instructions might include ‘I need a Philips head screw-driver, a small one’ or ‘can you get me the multi-grips’. I know the names of almost all our tools and only occasionally have to resort to asking ‘do you mean the twirly thing that goes in the whatsit?’
Anyway, Jeff suggested that a better title for my important role would be Executive Assistant in Charge of Procurement. This sounds very posh and important so that’s what I’ll be using in future. I can just imagine the look I’ll get from Vince when I tell him my new position.
The photo shows Vince using the angle-grinder to cut loose the pole. He’s creating a very pretty shower of sparks, isn’t he?
And it's MY photo! Yay for me!
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Jul 19
I love that title, I shall use it here as well when I am the go-fer.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
29 Jul 19
Now that you have such an impressive title I may consider applying for Executive Assistant to the Assistant. I heard the pay is good and you get all the stodge you can eat. And as a secondary meal- gruel is on the menu as well. Sounds ideal to me.
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@JudyEv (382021)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jul 19
@MarymargII Maybe we'll need to get you a human assistant then. 
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
31 Jul 19
@JudyEv Oh Lordy and I've heard those boys can really kick back! haha!
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
29 Jul 19
I used to call them ankle grinders when I was younger - they do create amazing spark displays
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
1 Aug 19
@JudyEv I daren't use one, or i'd just end up starting fires
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@JudyEv (382021)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Aug 19
@arthurchappell I was keeping a close eye on where the sparks were landing and we also had water handy.
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@wolfgirl569 (135723)
• Marion, Ohio
29 Jul 19
I like your new position name. The free fireworks look nice too 
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
29 Jul 19
'tis a brilliant title fer certain, kudos to @moffittjc fer thinkin' 'f such :) kinda reminds me 'f my previous title 'f "equine management 'n pasture maintenance", lol.
y'all make a great team, ms. judy. 'tis gonna be so wonderful gettin' that caravan in/out without that pole'n the center.
great pic! yes ma'am, those sparks'd sure be flyin.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
29 Jul 19
@JudyEv 'tis 'lways a good idea. wish more folks 'round these parts'd take that sort'a precaution. they're prone to weldin' fences though'n drought with no water sources nearby outside'f their spit...
yes ma'am, lol. the i.r.s. didn't seem to 'mpressed by such 
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
29 Jul 19
Yah indeed and I love your new executive title, it is much posher for sure.
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@CookieMonster46 (13453)
• United States
29 Jul 19
Almost looks like solar lights, looks cool
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@JudyEv (382021)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jul 19
@JohnRoberts Do you call electricians 'Sparkies' over there?
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Jul 19
@JudyEv You are now Sparky the Shutterbug.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
29 Jul 19
@JudyEv
That is a very long title but a good one. I had to laugh at the look he will give you. Yes, I see him now up there. At first I did not pay attention to a person being up there. I see the sparks and you did a great job on taking the picture. Maybe it will earn you more picture taking and a new title to add to the other one.
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@yanzalong (19091)
• Indonesia
30 Jul 19
That's a good capture. Did you use a phone camera?
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@JudyEv (382021)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jul 19
No, I have a little point and shoot camera. I managed to remember to take it down to the shed with me.
@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
29 Jul 19
Sounds like you have learned the tools of the trade aswell
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@JudyEv (382021)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jul 19
I've been learning about them for a long time now. lol
@JudyEv (382021)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jul 19
I was surprised how far the sparks were going - just about halfway across the shed.
