tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post975573493127005949..comments2024-01-09T02:25:45.776-06:00Comments on The Odd Essay: Why Guard a Gate?The Odd Essayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17168404014947652773noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-55632162717203738012013-04-28T10:57:31.154-05:002013-04-28T10:57:31.154-05:00Good description of the job and pay and deductions...Good description of the job and pay and deductions. I think a month would be doable, especially for a couple. It would be hard for me if I didn't have Internet, though. If you could stay two months, you'd have a nice little nest egg for your travel fund. :)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-15299016090142642422013-04-28T07:26:38.732-05:002013-04-28T07:26:38.732-05:00Thanks for the good explanation. I don't thin...Thanks for the good explanation. I don't think it would be for us. I'd hate the heat, dirt and storms, but it's sure a good way to quickly sock away a few bucks. Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-1950015386110773322013-04-28T06:16:05.268-05:002013-04-28T06:16:05.268-05:00Sharon, I agree with previous commenters that your...Sharon, I agree with previous commenters that yours was a thorough and interesting description of your gate guarding gig. The noise and constant dust would not be for me, but especially frustrating would not being able to post on our blog and read and comment on other blogs. Thanks for the photos of the birds, wildlife (does that goat qualify as such?) and insects...scorpions, yike!Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-37595846678954557032013-04-27T19:48:09.095-05:002013-04-27T19:48:09.095-05:00oooo, don't know if I would like that or not.....oooo, don't know if I would like that or not... expenses seem to be a lot... but u can't go anywhere to spend any money as you are on the job!! right? noise and dust.... but something to do, that apparently needs doing...Luci & Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532319517164921110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-19317699809832960392013-04-27T17:56:49.057-05:002013-04-27T17:56:49.057-05:00I have to agree with Judy. Best explanation I'...I have to agree with Judy. Best explanation I've ever read but definitely not for me. Very impressive horns on that goat. Don't think I'd like to tangle with him if he got mad at me.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-72639208124960941132013-04-27T17:05:05.760-05:002013-04-27T17:05:05.760-05:00I agree with Judy...I think your cacti is nipple c...I agree with Judy...I think your cacti is nipple cactus.Wallace and Carolyn Sternberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629747576918839009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-7210619580210560032013-04-27T16:31:00.257-05:002013-04-27T16:31:00.257-05:00Great info. I'm filing it away for future ref...Great info. I'm filing it away for future reference. The spouse doesn't retire until the end of June.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-418269406561004942013-04-27T16:13:10.145-05:002013-04-27T16:13:10.145-05:00After that good explanation, hell would have to fr...After that good explanation, hell would have to freeze over before gate guarding would ever make it to my bucket list. :)Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-71382062899789413852013-04-27T15:16:24.967-05:002013-04-27T15:16:24.967-05:00Interesting! Loved the cactus shots.Interesting! Loved the cactus shots.Montanagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428565909247665015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-21727329555434392982013-04-27T14:47:05.684-05:002013-04-27T14:47:05.684-05:00Thanks for the update on Gate Guarding. I found t...Thanks for the update on Gate Guarding. I found the $15 a day WCB costs to be extremely high - I wonder why?? It's a great way to make a few bucks though.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-55868147393384310482013-04-27T11:59:11.940-05:002013-04-27T11:59:11.940-05:00Love the goat! He is impressive, and not just his...Love the goat! He is impressive, and not just his horns.<br />I think the cactus is what we call a 'horse crippler.'<br />Hope you see a lot of interesting critters.<br />Teri<br />Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04705192004526792158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-12340548248368109032013-04-27T11:52:40.766-05:002013-04-27T11:52:40.766-05:00Very interesting description of the work. It seem...Very interesting description of the work. It seems like a good way to pile up some money and then go do what you'd like.<br /><br />Have fun!<br /><br />MarkMark & Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410651360395422840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-33393256480348326572013-04-27T11:26:44.830-05:002013-04-27T11:26:44.830-05:00I do agree...beauty is in the eye of the beholder!...I do agree...beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I sure like the beauty you see...even those scorpions! EEKS!<br /><br />Thanks for the job explanation...I like crossing things off the bucket list. But, usually when one thing is crossed off, three more are added! Isn't life grand?Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-11827903949843968412013-04-27T11:01:13.009-05:002013-04-27T11:01:13.009-05:00That's the best explanation of gate guarding t...That's the best explanation of gate guarding that I've read. Even though the $150 a day sounds good, I guess it really isn't "big bucks" !! Great pictures. Beauty is to be found where ever someone is willing to looks for it - even if it's "look but don't touch" LOL. Donna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161069942110860372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-55798642872577923582013-04-27T10:49:54.273-05:002013-04-27T10:49:54.273-05:00Thanks for the great recap and update. Beautiful p...Thanks for the great recap and update. Beautiful photos, and I always enjoy seeing the things you notice! You've got a great eye, and thanks for sharing with us.Russ Krecklowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18003451276135546632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-28016745900514500802013-04-27T10:22:25.701-05:002013-04-27T10:22:25.701-05:00Thanks for all the background information. I was w...Thanks for all the background information. I was wondering why random gates in the middle of nowhere needed to be guarded. I'm thinking the a month of that would be plenty for me!Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155514213922491267.post-57431026725703726762013-04-27T10:13:49.772-05:002013-04-27T10:13:49.772-05:00I was wondering if it was a contractor position. B...I was wondering if it was a contractor position. By the time you pay 25% fed tax and 15% SE tax, it does not seem like there will be much left. But it looks like you could net around $2400 a month. Luckily there is no state income tax in TX. It does seem like there is a lot of wildlife and plants to keep you interested for a little while. Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.com