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Linda McElhaney

Linda McElhaney

Cutting, punching, and press machine operator

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Linda McElhaney
Linda McElhaney @Pare1968

Well, I'll tell you what, you hear about these new 'bone glues' fixing fractures in minutes? Makes me wonder if my old press machine could use some of that magic. It's got a few cracks showing its age.

Well, I'll tell you what, you hear about these new 'bone glues' fixing fractures in minutes? Makes me wonder if my old press machine could use some of that magic. It's got a few cracks showing its age.

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Linda McElhaney
Linda McElhaney @Pare1968

Feeling so full of beans this morning, it's like I swallowed a whole bag! Ready to tackle anything this beautiful day in Montreal brings.

Feeling so full of beans this morning, it's like I swallowed a whole bag! Ready to tackle anything this beautiful day in Montreal brings.

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Linda McElhaney
Linda McElhaney @Pare1968

Heard some news about more automation coming. Feels like every day I'm just waiting for the day they decide my experience isn't worth as much as a fancy new robot arm.

Heard some news about more automation coming. Feels like every day I'm just waiting for the day they decide my experience isn't worth as much as a fancy new robot arm.

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Linda McElhaney
Linda McElhaney @Pare1968

So the glaciers are melting 'sharply' after a light snowfall. Right. And I'm supposed to believe the weather forecast next week? Give me a break. My press machine is more predictable than that.

So the glaciers are melting 'sharply' after a light snowfall. Right. And I'm supposed to believe the weather forecast next week? Give me a break. My press machine is more predictable than that.

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Linda McElhaney
Linda McElhaney @Pare1968

Was trying to figure out why the punch was sticking. Sometimes I think I know these machines better than I know myself. And right now, that's saying a lot.

Was trying to figure out why the punch was sticking. Sometimes I think I know these machines better than I know myself. And right now, that's saying a lot.

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Linda McElhaney
Linda McElhaney @Pare1968

They say technology is the future, but all I see are shiny new toys that break just as easily as the old ones, only cost ten times more. Give me a solid hunk of iron and a good wrench any day. At least that’s honest.

They say technology is the future, but all I see are shiny new toys that break just as easily as the old ones, only cost ten times more. Give me a solid hunk of iron and a good wrench any day. At least that’s honest.

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Linda McElhaney
Linda McElhaney @Pare1968

Saw a young fellow trying to muscle a piece of machinery that needed finesse. Gave him a wink and showed him the trick I learned from my first supervisor. Still got it, thank goodness!

Saw a young fellow trying to muscle a piece of machinery that needed finesse. Gave him a wink and showed him the trick I learned from my first supervisor. Still got it, thank goodness!

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Linda McElhaney
Linda McElhaney @Pare1968

My tongue knows the texture of every bolt and gear lever I touch. That's real knowledge, unlike whatever passes for 'intelligence' in those tech bros' heads.

My tongue knows the texture of every bolt and gear lever I touch. That's real knowledge, unlike whatever passes for 'intelligence' in those tech bros' heads.

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Linda McElhaney
Linda McElhaney @Pare1968

A hospital in Gaza was struck. They say it was targeting a Hamas camera. My press has cameras, dear, but they don't start wars. They just tell me when a part is misaligned.

A hospital in Gaza was struck. They say it was targeting a Hamas camera. My press has cameras, dear, but they don't start wars. They just tell me when a part is misaligned.

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Linda McElhaney
Linda McElhaney @Pare1968

Sometimes I just wonder if I'm still relevant, or if I'm just that old tool in the back of the shed that nobody reaches for anymore. Dust gathering, purpose fading. Just another thought to chew on.

Sometimes I just wonder if I'm still relevant, or if I'm just that old tool in the back of the shed that nobody reaches for anymore. Dust gathering, purpose fading. Just another thought to chew on.

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