Being a Lineman - Episode 31

Hey Everyone!
This one's a long one everyone!😁 Pretty much my whole day from start to finish. I'd like to congratulate Dan on his Retirement 🎉🥳🎈👊
Be safe out there everyone! 👊🍻
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Always adhere to your own company's policies and procedures.
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[@Bobsdecline]

Let's all wish Dan a happy and healthy retirement!!🔥🎉🍻👊 42 Years with the company and 32 years as a Lineman! 😲😲

[@jjc2896]

What a legend! Happy retirement, Dan

[@Lanceb131]

Happy retirement Dan! I'm sure you will be missed!

[@cableguy939]

Congratulations Dan. 32 years and counting myself. Enjoy the next chapter .

[@unmanaged]

If its not grounded and bonded it's not dead is always what I have been told....

[@dividendjourney]

Happy retirement, Dan!! 🎉 Very happy for ya brother!:) I’m sure you helped a lot of guys like myself, very glad to see someone so healthy at that point also! 👍 God bless, enjoy it!

[@heatherkohlwey8379]

Now I understand my electrician husband's "hurry up and wait" jobs. He can't pull a meter unless it is an absolute emergency. He did have a call once where a customer had problems and he discovered that the wiring from the meter into the house was on fire inside the wall. He yanked the meter and started pulling the siding off the house (after calling the fire department and grabbing an extinguisher). He got the fire out and saved the house. Thank you for the video, Aaron! Happy retirement, Dan! It is well earned. Stay safe, and God bless.

[@earlestes8649]

I had one like that just a few years ago, jerked out the meter and replaced the wires and electrical box.

[@MikeF1189]

I would absolutely love to hear Dan talk about line work back in the early 1980s. How it used to be, "you kids got it easy...." stuff.

[@drainageissue2022]

Happy Retirement Dan. Thanks for you service. 32 1/2 years of keeping many of your fellow Canadian's power on I have no doubt that they all appreciate your work. Enjoy your retirement.

[@bradwilmot5066]

42 years with the company... I'm 43 years old, and have been at my job for 21 years, and thought that was a long time... Enjoy your retirement, sir, and I'll say Godspeed on wherever life takes you next. And Aaron, I was yelling at the screen for you to take off your sunglasses when you said you were losing daylight. 🙂

[@Bobsdecline]

🤣🤣 funny part is... I only realized it as I was saying it.

[@JCWren]

Happy retirement, Dan! 42 years, that's seriously impressive. Not a lot of people stay with one company that long anymore.

[@dalepasswaters4898]

Happy retirement Dan. 42 years that unbelievable! Especially in a job that dangerous where you can’t make a mistake.

[@thar6664]

Dan the man! As a student going through lineman school right now, I cannot wait to put in 42 years of service. Congrats on the long safe career and hope you enjoy retirement buddy. Aaron, thank you for yet another awesome video! I quote enjoy these episodes of a Day in the life of a lineman. I meantioned your channel to my instructor a couple weeks ago and now he uses your videos for educational purposes with us in class as well. So thank you again buddy. Take care, and stay safe.

[@Bobsdecline]

Thanks THar! Appreciate you taking the time to share that! It's a very rewarding career, you're going to absolutely love it!

[@drmurphy9219]

Where you are you in school?

[@christhompson7650]

Thankyou for your service Dan!!!! 42 years later your proff safety 1st gets you to retirement. I greatly appreciate all lineman! Being a first responder I understand the struggles it brings on you and your family! And Thankyou just never feels adequate!!!! Congratulations on your retirement!

[@grabasandwich]

Happy retirement Dan!

[@thomasfriedmann8522]

A Happy and well deserved retirement Dan!

[@marcbastarache398]

GREAT LINEMAN, GREAT PERSON will definitely be missed Happy Retirement Buddy !!!!!!!

[@loggerboy10]

Happy Retirement Dan, I'm sure its a bittersweet feeling knowing now that you don't have to work the cold snowy nights , but I'm sure there is a part of you that will mi9ss it.

[@SteveN3695J]

Good show Aaron..! Happy retirement Dan, from a retired fireman on Catalina Island...

[@shopenasupply]

Hoping Dan a very happy retirement! Thanks for all your hard work!

[@Dekay916]

Happy retirement Dan! A job well done!

[@christinecortese9973]

Thanks for your years of service, Dan! Now the real challenge begins! As a retired person I predict you’ll be busier than you ever were when working. But as it’s on your own terms (mostly) it’s a lot more fun. May your retirement be everything you want it to be!

[@capicolaspicy]

Congrats Dan!!! Fair winds and calm seas your way!

[@Kansas-Paul]

Retired career electrician from Kansas! Love the channel and wishing Dan the best of everything in retirement.

[@flyer7694]

I’m a transmission operator in the US. Your procedure for switching, even down to whether or not you get an email or hand write the steps, using cell phone instead of radio, waiting for crews at multiple ends of the line, and calling to verify clear, is all almost exactly the same as we do it. Keep up the great work!

[@gary56]

Happy Retirement Dan! You will love it I have been retired for two years. Good Luck!

[@gregharrell7958]

Happy retirement Dan

[@rupe53]

As someone who retired 3 years ago, we wish Dan a happy retirement. It may take a few years to realize, but now you can do everything you have been putting off... but do it in your own sweet time!

[@jays106]

or you can put it off even longer to do what you want to do there is a reason we keep putting it off 🤣 usually not due to time constraints either lol

[@rupe53]

@@jays106 Ha... I call it shifting priorities! (IOW, what's important today)

[@angrybeavers2011]

Happy Retirement, Dan!!!!

[@robertmeyer4744]

That was real nice. wishing Dan the best retirement and a big thank you for the years of work keeping the power on all them years. I am a electrician in Boston NY,US and we shear the same power grid. I have held up before waiting on linemen to cut power or remove meter for me. a power outage takes priority over me changing out a service when the power is on for me. glad you pointed out that neutral jumper in place before running new line.

[@tracynichols7206]

Happy retirement Dan! There going to miss you and your experience.

[@bryan.anderson]

Happy retirement Dan! Congratulations on the achievement of retirement. Best of luck and enjoy your retirement. It's well earned after serving your community and keeping them warm. 🎉🎉🎉

[@kendogg1173]

Happy retirement Dan! Thank you for keeping the grid up and going.

[@Nomadicebikingadventures]

Happy retirement Dan, from a retired lineman of 39 yrs myself😁 from WI, FL and TX

[@robertlapointe4093]

Congratulations to Dan. Stay busy and have fun.

[@bobbailey4954]

I always enjoy seeing the hard working class and good luck Dan time to get your hunting and fishing time in

[@davethewhitedevil]

Dan Happy retirement!

[@chrisporter4170]

Man I love this channel!!! Congratulations on your retirement Dan 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@paulrodney5757]

best wishes on your retirement 🎳🎸✈

[@wx7slc]

Dan, thanks so much for your decades of service. Weather and climate in Utah are certainly different than in your neck of the woods. Your short camera time certainly conveys your positive attitude and inspiration extended to all involved in the service. May your transition to a more regular schedule be a welcome change, and your retirement a fulfilling mix of family and friends.

[@jeffwallsinger6411]

I don’t even know you but have a lot of respect for you. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@billcase6015]

Happy Retirement Dan! Better late than not at all.👋

[@adamcoombs4310]

Happy retirement!

[@andyclark1426]

Happy Retirement Dan from Glasgow in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thomasrobinson8336]

I wish Dan a happy retirement. All the best

[@matthewwarren1789]

Happy Retirement Dan , I wish u all the best

[@rustybennett2849]

Best Wishes in retirement Dan !!!from Georgia USA.

[@markmaye6271]

Happy retirement 🍻

[@scottfoster2487]

This is a good education for folks to learn the ins and outs of alectrical infrastructure.

[@johnledger7763]

Happy Retirement Dan and we wish you the best enjoy every day and Thanks for your service.

[@RookieLock]

I think I mentioned this before, but I'll say it again.. being a ham radio operator, I love seeing how you guys operate on the radio.. Very professional and efficient. Pretty cool to see !

[@montanaboy3777]

Hey Dan, a warm howdy from Montana here! Wanted to wish you a great retirement and you enjoy life with all your spare time. Thanks for all your service up there in the cold country.....hope you can chase all your dreams & check off some of your bucket list you wanted too do. (Eric was right - your smiling all the time - must have been fun working with you through the years) Take care & God bless

[@KC9BWP]

Congrats Dan! Dont get too bored.

[@jjc2896]

Wow, an hour-long episode! Heck yeah :)

[@OttawaOldFart]

I know eh, these KZbinrs that think short videos is the way to go.

[@alan.macrae]

Happy Retirement, Dan! Wishing you many more happy, healthy years ahead! Cheers from NH, USA!

[@Samanthareneeheart10]

Happy Retirement Dan.

[@hxc7273]

I never thought about someone tying their dog to the meter😂

[@Bobsdecline]

Happens a lot! Never ends well... Just gets disconnected further down the line .

[@joepavlis1975]

Happy Retirement Dan! You just have to keep busy,

[@enderxzebulun]

Happy retirement, Dan!

[@Hero1395]

I worked for a Co-op that had prewritten instructions for almost every scenario possible in a 3 ring binder in every truck. It was great. Rather than print, email or write every instruction we went to page XX and went through the steps. I like using the radio better than the phone.

[@alanfox8325]

Congratulations Dan on your retirement.

[@DJPHAROAHE]

Happy Retirement Dan thanks for your service🎉🎉

[@rickn501s]

Have a long and happy retirement, Dan. I'm retired, and enjoying every minute of it. I wish the same for you, Dan. Thanks for taking us along with you on this daily journey, Aaron. Thanks too for introducing us to Dan. My best wishes to you both.

[@stevekujo7466]

Congrats Dan on ur 42 years from an old Substation Electrician/ Switchman . Did 38 yrs. NW Indiana winters with lake effect. Been out 13 . Still miss the guys, but not enough to move back . Loving Tennessee weather and the mountains. Hoping you a long and joyous retirement, you’ve earned it…..👍😎🍻🍻. Cheers & Beers mate !

[@fsandi87]

Happy retirement Dan, Baba from Hawaii 🤙🏽 Aloha!!

[@apollorobb]

Congratulations Dan on a Very successful career . We appreciate your service Brother

[@thatfunnykid7308]

Happy retirement Dan. Best of luck to you I know I’m just a boring electrician but I hope I can do this for 40 more years to get to 42. Also, now thinking about it I’m 21 you’ve been doing this longer than I’ve been alive times 2🤯

[@stuarttell7061]

Another fantastic video! I really appreciate your channel. But what I really liked was you wishing Dan a Happy Retirement after some 42 years. Your content is extremely relatable, and you introducing us to Dan and honoring him was the best! Maybe if you can, interview Dan and get some of his experiences over that time. I bet he'll have a lot of great stories to share! Happy Retirement Dan!

[@missionoutdoorsITM]

Congratulations on your retirement Dan 🥳 !

[@Lennyp4]

Happy retirement Dan !🎉

[@michaelhofer9149]

Dan, may your sails be full and your seas calm as you travel into your WELL DESERVED RETIREMENT! Here’s a 👊🏼 to start you on your journey. Peace from Maryland, USA.

[@Bobsdecline]

Well said Micheal!

[@AWSmith1955]

Happy Retirement Dan! Now is time for hunting, fishing, sailing, grandkids, and sharing life stories.

[@Qazxswer68]

Happy Retirement Dan🎉

[@marinedad1775]

HAPPY RETIREMENT!!!!! 30 GOVERNMENT YEARS HERE

[@davidstearns9664]

Happy Retirement Dan... I'm a few months behind you . 43 years in a factory (Upstate NY) God bless and enjoy...❤

[@Bobsdecline]

43 years, wowzers! 👊👊. Best wishes to happy and healthy (upcoming) retirement!

[@sparky5543]

Happy Retirement Mr. Dan :) 42 Years is just amazing!! I just hit 30 years, self employed.. I think I can make another 12 years LOL Best of luck!!

[@Richard-rw5jj]

Happy retirement Dan hope you enjoy it as much as I do

[@LarryBlowers]

Thanks for a totally awesome day in the life of ... I hope Dan is sipping good drinks and enjoying his retirement, thanks for keeping the lights on!

[@liferedeemed7882]

Bad Ass Dan! Happy Retirement! 42 Years!

[@Ozzy83666]

Explaining the permit... In essence, it's just a lock-out/tag-out system

[@Bobsdecline]

💯

[@lewy1]

Happy retirement, after 32 years I also retired then started storm chasing, best decision I ever made.

[@keiths8700]

You're awesome! Thanks for these videos!

[@barryomahony4983]

Congrats Dan! Thanks for contributing to this great channel.

[@TheEarthHistorysConfusing]

Have a great retirement.

[@kissfanbilly]

happy and healthy retirement big dan!

[@cheyennehowatt720]

Happy retirement Dan! I am a second step and I can only hope to become half the Lineman you were!! You are a true inspiration!!!!!

[@mjboy8790]

Congratulations and happy retirement Dan. Enjoy!!!

[@mikeanderson4795]

Best of luck to Dan. Great channel

[@karsoncampbelllogginginc]

Happy retirement Dan👍🏻

[@webmaster1721]

Happy Retirement Dan

[@jacksonleamons9888]

Happy Retirement,Dan.

[@sparky5543]

I know you put a lot of time into these videos, and although I am not a Lineman, I have done a lot of electrical work. I have never seen any of your videos where you didn't explain things where even I could understand them (I get about 90% right off) :) I want you to know how much I enjoy watching your videos!! Keep up the fantastic work.. safely :)

[@danwittels5542]

From one Dan to another, Happy Retirement!!! Stay healthy and enjoy it as long as you can!!! 🤟🤟🤟👍👍👍😊😊😊

[@frizzletits8511]

😂🎉🎉🎉🎉 happy 42 yrs Dan the type of fella that will continue learning new hobbies and working on projects everyday

[@johnwhite6005]

Happy retirement, Dan, and keep busy. Love all you have done. God Bless you. ❤

[@tomki6asp]

Have a great retirement, Dan. You deserve it.

[@Hero1395]

Happy Retirement Dan!

[@michaelmorgan7893]

Congratulations Dan on your retirement. Bless you, brother.

[@bv2010]

Your videos are great. Please don’t stop making them until you retire at least

[@wraieghaeien]

A bit late on the comment, as I seem to watch Bobsdecline in spurts. Best wishes from Colorado on a long and happy Retirement.

[@Bobsdecline]

Appreciate you watching all the same ! 👊🤝🍻

[@dalefenton6666]

Enjoy retirement, Dan. Believe me, it's the best job you'll ever have!

[@capnjimmy7357]

Congrats Dan and kudos to a long career. And long deserved retirement🎉

[@chrisjardine2201]

From central Wisconsin, thanks for all the great videos Aaron. And have a happy and healthy retirement Dan.

[@_ohmz_electric]

Thanks Dan!

[@christopherwilkie2351]

Happy Retirement Dan, from Dyer, IN-USA