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Thanks.

Replied to you in the other thread.

[sglgirl]

Yes, I do bikini tall (trying figure this year too tho) in the ABBA and we are always the last to go on stage. The figure classes tend to have more people than bikini in Alberta so they take up the most time. Even at nationals we were rushed through our posing because time was running out before the night show. Having bikini or figure separate would be a great idea to control the length of the shows but it wouldn't be profitable for the sponsors.

Bikini usually starts the show here and ends with men's bodybuilding. Prejudging starts at 11am and then the night show I think around 6. Last year there was little time between prejudge and night show. I think I left around 11:30pm that night and the show was still going when I left.

[xMiiDNIGHT]

Good luck!! Are you going to start doing more agility and functional training to accomplish your new goal?

Yeah hence the kettle bell training. When the weather gets nicer I might forgo the tradition gym set up and concentrate on my cardio and my agility outdoors. Lots of outdoor parks with equipment to scale. I am also training for the Spartan Race in Calgary in August. So both will coincide nicely.

[LithiuM23]

I got 270 on incline today for 5 reps. I was quite happy with that. I thought about doing 315, but there was no one around to spot me

[rebeckyt]

I got 270 on incline today for 5 reps. I was quite happy with that. I thought about doing 315, but there was no one around to spot me

Gotta hate that

[LithiuM23]

Gotta hate that

This is why I'd like to have a training partner, but I can't find anyone dedicated enough.

[MatTheCur]

This is why I'd like to have a training partner, but I can't find anyone dedicated enough.

Or in the same damned province??

[rebeckyt]

Or in the same damned province??

Ok everyone, you all must move to Alberta so we can train

[LithiuM23]

Ok everyone, you all must move to Alberta so we can train

Sounds like a plan, just line up a job for me and I'm there lol

[UberSuper]

Sounds like a plan, just line up a job for me and I'm there lol

Unless you're a lobster fisherman there's probably a job for you here. I'm glad my gym is kinda small and friendly so I can get the staff or some of the regulars to spot me if I need.

[-=FLEX=-]

This is why I'd like to have a training partner, but I can't find anyone dedicated enough.

*ahem*

You prolly wouldn't want an old man outlifting you anyway.

[UberSuper]

*ahem*

You prolly wouldn't want an old man outlifting you anyway.

That would be disgusting.

[Chase7512]

Hello fellow Canadians, new to the site, from Ontario!

[LithiuM23]

*ahem*

You prolly wouldn't want an old man outlifting you anyway.

But then we'd have a bench off and I could feel better about myself Jim

[-=FLEX=-]

But then we'd have a bench off and I could feel better about myself Jim

You had to go there......

That's fine. So bench press day you get to feel good about yourself for being stronger than a man almost twice your age that was cursed with phcuked up shoulders.

But every other day I get to yell at you: "DO YOU EVEN LIFT???"

[rebeckyt]

Hello fellow Canadians, new to the site, from Ontario!

Welcome!

[Keyboardsmasher]

Welcome!

What's the pay like out there for a Millwright?

[rebeckyt]

What's the pay like out there for a Millwright?

A helluva lot higher than it was in BC depends if you work union or non-union too.

[Keyboardsmasher]

Hmmm,I've been thinking about making my way out there but I just landed a job in Northern BC, really nice perks and union too.

[rebeckyt]

Hmmm,I've been thinking about making my way out there but I just landed a job in Northern BC, really nice perks and union too.

You work for 2736 or got itself a full time gig?

[nvrstopworking]

How's the job situation right now in the Mac anyway? Still going good? Been thinking of making a move to Alberta.... couple of friends have gone over the past few years and say nothing but good things (they're in Calgary).

[rebeckyt]

How's the job situation right now in the Mac anyway? Still going good? Been thinking of making a move to Alberta.... couple of friends have gone over the past few years and say nothing but good things (they're in Calgary).

If you have skills, you can get a good job. If you have none but are willing to work, you can get A job, but it might not pay well. Living expenses are atrocious here as well so keep that in mind. You're looking at $900/month to rent a room in someone's house :-P Most of the work camps are pretty good if you go that route.

And I just got word that all the gas stations in town are out of fuel because the highway has been closed.......*sigh* Welcome to Fort McMurray

[Keyboardsmasher]

You work for 2736 or got itself a full time gig?

No full time gig, I did apply to the 2736 they're recruiting, have heard anything yet
Going to get my Red Seal and work towards becoming a firefighter here in Vancouver.

[nvrstopworking]

If you have skills, you can get a good job. If you have none but are willing to work, you can get A job, but it might not pay well. Living expenses are atrocious here as well so keep that in mind. You're looking at $900/month to rent a room in someone's house :-P Most of the work camps are pretty good if you go that route.

And I just got word that all the gas stations in town are out of fuel because the highway has been closed.......*sigh* Welcome to Fort McMurray

Wouldn't mind a camp job TBH... dat free food and lodging.... hear that most of them are pretty decent now too.

[Keyboardsmasher]

Wouldn't mind a camp job TBH... dat free food and lodging.... hear that most of them are pretty decent now too.

They are good, most are not free, they take a percent of your paycheck if you are going to use the lodging, If they require you to stay on site it's a different story.

[rebeckyt]

They are good, most are not free, they take a percent of your paycheck if you are going to use the lodging, If they require you to stay on site it's a different story.

It depends who you work for. I have never paid for my camp in the 15 years I've spent in construction. Most up here are quite good, some (MLV, Millenium) kinda suck, but I've been to some that we're amazing as well. A good camp can make all the difference.

[rebeckyt]

No full time gig, I did apply to the 2736 they're recruiting, have heard anything yet
Going to get my Red Seal and work towards becoming a firefighter here in Vancouver.

2736 usually does their intake for new people in March, right before shutdown season. Better work/conditions/money in AB with 1460 once you get your IP. We take permit hands up here when it gets busy if you have your red seal, then if you get 3 months work or a recommendation letter they usually sign you up.

As a side note. If you show up to any union hall with proof of qualifications they are not allowed to refuse you memebership. Freedom to associate

[nvrstopworking]

2736 usually does their intake for new people in March, right before shutdown season. Better work/conditions/money in AB with 1460 once you get your IP. We take permit hands up here when it gets busy if you have your red seal, then if you get 3 months work or a recommendation letter they usually sign you up.

As a side note. If you show up to any union hall with proof of qualifications they are not allowed to refuse you memebership. Freedom to associate

How difficult is it to get into a job out there that'll get you into a trade?

Any other major players other than Suncor and Syncrude?

[rebeckyt]

How difficult is it to get into a job out there that'll get you into a trade?

Any other major players other than Suncor and Syncrude?

Not sure what it's like in non-union sector as I have no experience in that area, but for Union they like the permits to have a Pre-apprentice course. Dont really have any "trade helper" type positions anymore.

Other large players are CNRL and Imperial Oil. Many of the companies also have more than one "site". For example I work at both Suncrudes Aurora and Base Plant sites (tho not for them directly).

[nvrstopworking]

Not sure what it's like in non-union sector as I have no experience in that area, but for Union they like the permits to have a Pre-apprentice course. Dont really have any "trade helper" type positions anymore.

Other large players are CNRL and Imperial Oil. Many of the companies also have more than one "site". For example I work at both Suncrudes Aurora and Base Plant sites (tho not for them directly).

Interesting.... what are these permits exactly? You go to school for a few years beforehand to get them or something? Or is simpler than that?