So what does everyone do for a living?

[Moody Blu']

I'm in the music industry as well as the atv/motocross industry.

I install crazy home stereo/theatre systems
I also put live concert sound systems together and run the monitor boards...

on the other side I own a small start up business called "Broque Ward Racing" I sell atv/motocross parts. I also race quads.

I love riding /racing...
http://www.exriders.com/vbb/attachment.php?s=&postid=147708
and another..
http://www.exriders.com/vbb/attachment.php?s=&postid=139597
if anyone wants to see my crash video let me know....

[RedDog]

Presently I'm a professional donzinet surfer :D

[Bigbroadjumper]

I'm a Mortgage Banker.......Rates are lowest in the 30-40 years. Can you say REFI? www.1sthomemortgage.com (http://www.1sthomemortgage.com) Select a loan officer Bob Dean. Give me a call for more info.

Thanks

[harbormaster]

Web Developer for Science Applications Iternational Corporation (SAIC).

[RICPAZ]

Chemical engineer, but I manage a sales department at an engineering company.

[HyperDonzi]

CEO at a local restaurant making 6.0$ an hour!

when the old restaurant i worked at is done being rebuilt from an arson fire, i will work there (avg 9-15$ hr, with tips). 15 an hour isnt bad for a 15 year old.

[Tidbart]

I am the Operations Engineer for the City of Orlando. OUC, Electric Division. Just took the job six months ago and moved here from New Hamshire. Yes, I am also one of the original Winni Bandits. We are moving our mayhem south for a longer boating season.

Bob

[Sagbay32]

I am employed by a Consulting Engineering firm doing Project engineering and on site inspection for municipalities in Southeastern Lower Michigan.

In other words....I am "The Bad Guy" if you are a Contractor j/k eek!

[gjohns6896]

If you all must know...I am trying to operate a small family business called Pride Cleaners and Launderers. We even have a website; that my dad made. Currently, we have five stores, all coin laundries with drop-off dry cleaning and shirt laundry. We are in the process of opening a sixth drop-off store <called a "dry store"> about two blocks from my house.

I also work at the Civic Center here...ice rink guard, bar tender, stagehand, and security guard.

And for two years, I ran my Rugby Club that I started @ Butler Univ. in Indy.

The list goes on....
Cheers,
George

[boldts]

Well,

Job #1 and most important to me - Husband and Father.

Job #2 Pays the bills - In charge of data storage and security for Nationwide Insurance, Columbus, OH.

Job #3 This one I began 2 years ago and keeps me pretty busy during those winter months - President of the Midwest Donzi Club (http://www.mwdonziclub.com) - By far, the best job I have outside of #1.

Dream job - #1, #3 and touring with a Donzi Offshore race boat team. Man I envy those folks! :D

[Formula Jr]

I find interesting things (http://www.epud.net/~owen/opswitch.jpg) in my belly button and then sell them on eBay. :D

but thats just my Day Job!!!

[Gearhead99]

Have an auto/tk repair garage in Orlando, FL.
Winter Park to be correct.

[Gary S.]

For paying the bills I'm a Union Steamfitter. When I get bored I fire up the Peterbilt and go haul something.

[Ralph Savarese]

Automotive technology teacher For BOCES HS.little bastards in long Island NY

[Donzi Blackhawk]

Design/Production/Electrical Engineer for Donzi Marine

[pmreed]

Nothing :p .

[Last Tango]

After college, I flew subhunters (P3C's then S3A's) in the Navy for 20 years, then 10 years as a Stock Broker.
Now I'm seeking my final frontier...

[ToonaFish]

What do I do for a living? As little as possible.

Owen, I've seen your belly button and there is no way that thing fit in there... unless you've lost weight! :rolleyes:

Bunches,

Celene 'I have a stable job'

[goatee]

i just found this days ago,,, but i like it!
i am one of those people that were "hooked" on donzi from day 1. the handling, out of the hole, top speed, mostly in an 18' with 350. cobra god i loved that boat! you could put her on her side practicaly, and she would'nt even hint of slipping
does the 22' perform like the 18'? if anyone one knows, please email me. chances are i will seriously be in the market for a boat. i'm just not sold on what....thanks, goatee

[goatee]

i meant found the site

[gjohns6896]

Talk about straying from the TOPIC!

Like I should talk....

George

[Cuda]

I have a ceramic tile contracting business. We do mostly commercial work, my favorites being fast food restaurants such as McDonald's, Pizza Hut, et al. We also just expanded into doing epoxy flooring. We are starting a McDonalds in Orange Park next week, any members up that way?

[Dave98]

I spent several years workking for the military and now I am being paid by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Was an electronics technician but now am a program management puke!

[Bad-Tat]

Logistics Manager for American Honda Motor Company. Power Equipment Div.

[HyperDonzi]

formula jr, i once tried to fill my belly button in whit belly button goo!!!!!!!!!

by the way i am joking

[goatee]

oh thats right! the subject! what i do for a living? .................................................. .................not too much really
i quess i earn u.s. currency, by providing my services, and skills. but what i do for FUN?!!
NOW THATS A DIFFERENT STORY!

[goatee]

YA KNOW WHAT ELSE I WANT TO TALK ABOUT? GETTING SOME ACCESS TO THE DONZI GIRLS SITE! I'D PUT A PHOTO UP ALSO, BUT ALL YOU GUYS HAVE THESE COOL DONZI PICS. AND I'M JUST A DONZI OWNER WANNABEE.
(SOON TO BE) I SHOULD SAY. BUT I DONT KNOW HOW TO DO IT HERE. I JUST CLICK BROWSE, AND GO INTO MY DOC/PICTURES. I DONT KNOW HOW TO POST ONE HERE
GOATEE

[Forrest]

Work for uncle JEB.

[turbo2256]

I design engines and engine parts for one of the big three. On the side I work on exotic cars, boats, bikes and build engines.

[CDMA]

Full time student of Naval architecture and marine engineering.

During the summer I have my own marine detailing and refinishing business.

In my spare time I am a patent holder and Donzi resotorer

Chris

The reason not everyone is replying is that there was a similar thread a few years back. Not a bad thing to revisit but none the less here it is...

http://www.donzi.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=000581#000000

[McGary911]

I spent about 5 years doing morning/talk radio, which was a lot of fun. These days I spend my billable hours being a systems engineer (computer geek stuff) for Merrill Lynch in NYC. I really hate commuting, but each xtra dollar brings me closer to my 22........

[Wavewalker]

I'm an object conservator. As the Director and Chief Conservator at the South Florida Conservation Center we treat modern art, sculpture, ancient artifacts, etc. for museums, Universities and private collections. Gearhead99, if you want to see some of my work go see the Tiffany Chapel inside the Morse Museum on Park Ave. in Winter Park

[BrookeSys]

Proprietor of Brooke Systems Inc., a trucking and logistics company located in Kansas City.

We haul beef to New York, aka Kansas City Strip Steaks :D and bring back adult beverages :cool:

Boat: 98' 22 Classic

[Sagbay32]

BrookeSys came come to my parties anytime :D :D

[FlatRacer, aka BarrelBack]

I'm a Laboratory Specialist for the NYC Bored of Education. In my spare time, I play guitar and throw my money down several holes in my garage, including a '72 Pantera (which STILL has a leaking gearbox goddammit!, and has now sprung a leak in the radiator!), a 110 mph Super Stock class circle racing flatbottom (which will become a piece of static sculpture, once the APBA has its way with the enclosed cockpit rule!).
My other hobbies include complaining that I wasn't born rich, and bitching about the current state of boat racing.

Eric :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p

[Stepped Bottom]

Right now, I'm not making any $$. I'm a stay at home mom to Katie-8, Chris-3 & Joey-14months. I'm also a PT grad student at the University of South Florida. I'm working on a MA in Business Education so I can, according to some, waste a degree in accounting to be a high school teacher and stay $poor. I also spend my days and nights anticpating and fullfilling every need and desire that Abelchinewalker might have.

Darla

[tailwind]

CEO - Observa-DOME Labs., Inc. . Observatory domes, Missle & Laser range tracking shelters. Solutions for the next generation space based war fighter. Web site: http://www.observa-dome.com/ Not a job , little bit of science, physics, math, but mostly fun!

Randy

[Jake]

I do sales and finance for a local dealership. www.appleautosales.com. (http://www.appleautosales.com.) As of resently I am a full time student and full time employee with an extremely busy schedule. I am finishing my degree in finance so I can afford my dream Donzi. So for now I have to wait two more years for my Donzi. I am counting the days. :D

[HyperDonzi]

is anyone in the coast guard? it seems like a fun job and then after a few years, go into marine mechanics.

[Greg]

I'm a self-employed stained glass artist for the past 25 yrs. I do custom glass beveling on some 1890's machines I restored. I also rebuild and restore antique leaded glass windows.

[smokediver]

I am a firefighter/emt/dive rescue specialist for the east naples fire dept. we responded to over 7000 calls from 3 stations last year.I work on a ladder truck and have no ambition to do anything else.

[mattyboy]

communications engineer, for voice and data systems and voice over IP sytems nyc metro area

Hyper you want to know about the CG my nephew just graduated CG "boarding school" now he's gonna protect our shores he loves it, if you want I can get him in touch with you!

Matt

[Tidbart]

Greg,
If you get this, and you have a minute,send me an email.
I have an idea I want to run by you. Just click the email button on the top of my post.
Bob

[nasty habit]

pipefighter/air cond. supervisor, primarily, but also assist my better half in operating a video store and retail clothing boutique and soon to be a .commer

hoping to retire in this lifetime

[MAXCAT]

Big Block development engineer for GM Powertrain (I work on the 8.1L marine engine). At night, I attend law school with the hope of becoming a patent attorney.

[HyperDonzi]

Matt, could you please send me his email address?
thanks,
Tommy

[anotherScott]

Builder........... but still can't seem to find the time to build a garage like Rick R. Maybe someday!!!

[EricG]

I'm the I.T. Manager for Northland Communications Corp. A mid-sized cable TV company based in Seattle.

Also...since last night my band actually got paid for a gig, I suppose I can now say I'm a professional musician.... :D

EG
"Wondering how long I can live on $30"

[Digger]

15 yrs in Uncle Sams best gun club.

Current billet is a little surreal.

I'm the one on the right-

http://www.donzi.net/photos/marineone&limo.jpg

[harbormaster]

Hwy Digger,
I would love a larger copy of that picture to use as a desktop for my computer.

[BacDoc]

Was practicing chiropractor in Calif. for 17 yrs. Got tired of health care changes (hmo ppo ). Moved to VA started opening franchise hairsalons ( Supercuts & Cost Cutters)16 at present. And now my favorite just bought Bilt-Rite Upholstery suppling Donzi interiors.
Dan

[Iggy]

Reliability Technician/Quality Inspector for ECC International Corp. in Orlando, FL.
We design and manufacture training simulators for the DOD. Been here 14 years.
My job is to inspect for defects and test them for functionality prior to customer presentation. I also get to try and break them to make sure they'll withstand the abuse our soldiers will give it. :D :D :D

[HyperDonzi]

digger, if that was anyone else posting up that pic, i wouldnt believe them.

[James Adcock]

I'm a husband and Pop of three cool kids, have a master plumbing and gasfitting license for part time use. Real job is with DOD and submarines. I do the plumbing part out of stupidity and a love (addiction) for toys! (and to remind me why I have a govt. job!!!) 13 yrs. to go !!! Signed up for the loooong haul. By the way, Digger, THAT is a cool ride. ( We don't have any windows!)

[Tony]

6th grade teacher. Some say it's a difficult age but I say the little banshees keep you on your toes and feeling young!

Three degrees from MSU, including a Masters in educational administration, but for right now I still love teaching and want no part of administrative hassles. Not to mention I REALLY enjoy my summers, whereas principals have a much shorter summer break!

[Greg Maier]

I'm a computer systems security architect for a large bank in Delaware. I'm a recovering bike racing junky, I was an addict for 10 years. Part of my therapy is playing with Donzi's.

[undertaker]

I am a funeral director own my own funeral home I am the fourth generation in the business, we have been in business for 98 years. We give a 10% discount to anyone who walks in to the funeral home, so if you feel yourself going get to the funeral home you will save on the pickup charge. LOL.

[Dr. Dan]

:D Ed You're Killing Me :D

[Donzi Dreaming]

Right now I'm a System Analyst for Siemens, working with W2K, supporting hardware and the PeopleSoft application. In a past life I worked in the automotive industry, which ranged from every day maintainance to doing restoration work, hotrods, and custom work. For a couple of years I worked as a crew chief on various cars in the SCCA out of a race shop. Worked on Formula Atlantic, Formula Continental, Olds Pro Series, and Sports2000. I dabbled in drag racing for a while and drove some Super street cars, I also ran my Grand National on the street, 11.80s. Thinking of heading back to some kind of mechanical work, maybe rigging boats. Any one looking?

John

[Sagbay32]

Undertaker,
Sounds like people are dying to meet you :D
I am glad you can have a sense of humor, while having such a "dead end" job :D

I bet you have heard 'em all. I gotta buddy in your line of work and he has told me quite a few zingers.

[Sam]

I spend most of my time in the mfg rep business, all automotive components. My wife and I also own two businesses. A corporate housing company "Corporate Comfort" and a womens exersise club "Curves For Women".

Sam

[Rootsy]

and i'm just a dumb enginner!

so 5 days a week or so i play production engineer supporting the manufacture of windshield washer (blow molding and injection molding plus assembly equipment) assemblies at Denso Manufacturing...

i also have a side job or two... i do some work out of the family shop where i primarily repair and restore antique farm machinery. I also do some performance work and play crew chief for an NHRA super stock team.

[Dr. Dan]

:cool: Regional Sales Manager for Mohawk Industries. We are now the largest flooring manufacturer on the planet! Pretty cool though, I get to pretend to know a bit about "Carpet Production/Manufacturing & Distribution" been there 10 years! (Yes, I have Mohawk Carpet in my 22 Classic wink ) Education is Construction Mangement @ Michigan State University, got to play in the dirt in my previous life as a Project Manager around the country! Texas,Michigan,Colorado & Pa... :p ...Doc

[DonRatto]

I have been in the barcoding and sorting business for 4 years now, I am one of the lead tech/installers, and I was just bumped up to supervisor of the manufacturing of the equipment. We do everything at the factory wiring,computers,sheetmetal, job has sent me all over the world, keeps me busy and pays the bills. Brings you up to date on the lastest and greatest tech stuff, OCR camera's, highspeed printers cool stuff, and we are hiring. :)

[Woodsy]

Mechanical Designer, MIT.... secret squirrel system design for satellites & aircraft that do not exist....

Woodsy Von Donzi :D :D

[TRU-JACK]

Municipal Engineer, working at city hall running simulation models of our water and sewer systems, as well as numerous project management roles in municipal infrastructure reconstruction. Always interested in new opportunities, especially stateside as the $$$ is worth a little (lot) more. wink

[Surfer]

Guess what I do the same thing you do. I mixed live events for twenty years but my last gig burnt me out. I know own an A/V design company, and do mostly consultation and CAD design...these days I would rather play in the water than load the truck at three in the morning. Rich

[tailwind]

Direct from the Rev. Lawrence Da Shannons book " Predatory Female. or a quick look at the marriage / dating industry" (banned in many states) Lawrence is now and has been a Captain for a major Airline carrier, Copies seem to disappear without will ? Will not go into the merits of the "A frame scrotum stretcher, but you get my idea".

What do you do for a living ?

Translation: A quickie financial audit of your future potential

Are you married?

Translation: Are you the only one spending your money?

Have you been married before?

Translation: If you have fallen once, you may now be a prime target.

Just for fun, but the book does exist!

Randy

[Dino]

I was a designer jeweler for 30 years and started my jewelry business doing scrimshaw.
Retired at 49 and now spend my time as a volunteer firefighter, charity work and restoring and showing my Ferraris, Porsches and sooooooon my Donzi.

[blackwidow]

The hardest job in the world......MOM....and then I get a break every once in a while and go to work at Kingston Fire Rescue, no I don't answer phones, I'm a firefighter!
Ann

"Hey look.....that's a girl driving the fire truck!" eek!

[Fish boy]

After seeing what Digger posted, I would hate to bring a knife to a gun fight. Instead, I am going to quit my boring job and go fishing.

Fishboy

[Stix Magill]

I own the Guitar Gallery music stores in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. We sell mostly high-end guitars (Taylor, Martin, Fender Custom Shop, Gibson, and vintage) and P.A. systems for clubs and churches. OUR WEB PAGE (http://theguitargallery.com)

Let me know if you play or want to learn. Be sure to ask for the Donzi.net discount if you call!

[Donzigo]

Sales representative for the Seiko Corporation of America for 32 years. Currently, the longest tenured employee in the U.S. (why am I still doing this? oh, did I mention that I love it?) .............and currently spend all of my spare time rebuilding DONZI boats, (Dino, you're getting one of the best in the nation!) You people up around Lake Champlain, Lake George, Lake Winni can be the judge when you see it. It's coming to a lake near you, soon.

Dino, you are the best. I still can't beleive I it's not mine anymore.

[Steven Cohn]

I'm a dad, husband, G man, and a comodore.

[NYStockboy]

I am a stockbroker at Merrill Lynch in Manhattan. Also husband to the lovely Janet and father to the gorgeous Jessica.

[JimG]

I'm supervisor of a Document Control department at a large engineering/construction firm in Houston. At home I'm a HAY FARMER!!! :)

[Marie]

I'm a drug dealer (pharmacist). No, really. I am.

[bverd]

Computer geek... I am "Big Brother", at least on the internet. --bverd

[farmer tx]

For the last 25 years I have been growing cotton.
We are harvesting now , or trying to. The weather isn't cooperating very well. Here are some photos of the "crew".

http://www.donzi.net/photos/mhorne069.jpg
Rene(Road Gear)Lopez is my boll buggy driver. http://www.donzi.net/photos/mhorne070.jpg

Dumping a load in the module builder. http://www.donzi.net/photos/mhorne053.jpg

My Donzi daughter Haley is the certified module builder operater. http://www.donzi.net/photos/mhorne026.jpg

[tangoamy]

but bverd is a sexy computer geek...I'm only slightly partial. I am a Conference Planner for a consulting firm in MD who plans meetings for Government agencies. I like spending other people's money :D !

[Crazy Horse]

VP of Operations for Boston Organ & Piano.

[Donzi Di]

I am an Automated Test Engineer - among other things. Basically I am the girl they run to when something is not running right with their computer.

Also, I am the accounts and money handler for the shop my husband owns.

[Donzi Jenn]

Product Analyst for Ford Motor Company, Customer Service Division.

[Looped]

On permanent vacation :D

[Darrell]

Business Manager/Finance at a Cadillac-Pontaic-GMC store here in town. Hope to go back to farming the family land one day. Mom and Dad say's the farming is cutting into thier Harley time.

Hey FrMrTx:
Good looking crop. Ours is the best in 30yrs, one field made 1920 lbs cool! , We need some dry weather.

Darrell

[olredalert]

Have slowed down from an automotive career based mostly in the collectable Corvette and GM muscle car area.Now we just work part time for the Bloominton Gold Corvette Show,and work on old DONZIs.Its a tough life but someone has to do it................ol red!......Bill S

[Brad Lyon]

Vice President of Birmingham Hydraulics, Inc. I design and manufacture hydraulic manifolds for everything from tanks to automotive machines. Hey Ol Red did you know my uncle Phil? He owned the Corvette Shop on Telegraph.

Brad

[Wildfire]

Manufacturing Manager, Kennametal - Anybody wanna drill some holes?

Small time land baron - setting up a horse farm and looking for some peace and quiet (until the BBC arrives)