I’m on the north side but I don’t mind traveling if necessary, not like I have anything else to do at this time. But if your jobs are on the north side or north or west suburbs that would be ideal. I’m not looking to get rich quick, just need to make a decent living.
I’m pretty flexible as far as abilities go – finish carpentry, framing, tile, paint, punch list, etc.. and my workmanship is top notch. I’m punctual, clean cut, have my own tools (all the basics) and a dependable van (’03 Astro contractor van) that will not be an embarrasement to your company. I have one small job yet to finish up, but not sure what I’ll be doing next, which is why I’m posting this.
I’d prefer to work with others but I can work on my own just as well. Full time and on the pay roll would be ideal, but I’m happy to get anything these days. You can see a very small sampling of my work on my website, www.tedscarpentry.com. Just don’t judge me by the website – I’m a tradesman, not a web designer. Also, my website is in desparate need of some updating. Hopefully somebody will hire me on and I won’t have time to update the site.
Reach me at my cell phone at (773) 302-0358 or my Skype number (312) 288-8555. Call late, call early, but just call.
Thanks
~ Ted W ~
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I'm taking a web programming course (and we just went over design guidelines), so I glanced at your web site. I'd have to say that it's actually pretty good -- not A+ workmanship, certainly, but a good solid B or B+. (I'd maybe cut "Chicago Andersonville Ravenswood Woodworking" from the title on the first page, and make it a little more obviously the "home" page.)
Now, does anyone have a job for a "software engineer" (programmer) in southern MN?
Wait... you're sayin it's not A+??
:D
What you saw is the old website, which I placed on my shiny new dedicated server so I will know when the domain has propogated over the internet. Just changed the name servers 10 minutes before I started this topic. I expected it would take a day or two, but apparently it's already done it. Yay! =)
That's not to say the site on the old server is any better, LOL
So Dan, you ever use Joomla or WordPress?~ Ted W ~
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I've (so far) never done any web development to speak of. Just taking classes in case it's (gag) the only job I can find.
As I stood before the gates I realized that I never want to be as certain about anything as were the people who built this place. --Rabbi Sheila Peltz, on her visit to Auschwitz
Don't be so quick to gag. There's some pretty impressive stuff going on in open sorce web development. Check out http://www.joomla.org and it's counter part, extensions.joomla.org for just a small sample of what's out there. I think you may find it interesting. ~ Ted W ~
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I know there's some interesting stuff, but at it's center is (not quite literally) 1950s technology. HTML made me gag the first time I saw it, and it hasn't improved with age (or with CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, et al). It's like building a house on a foundation of egg crates.
As I stood before the gates I realized that I never want to be as certain about anything as were the people who built this place. --Rabbi Sheila Peltz, on her visit to Auschwitz
Sounds to me like you're reciting something you heard at school. LAMP, Joomla, Moodle, Drupal, WordPress, Gallery 2, Coppermine, phpBB and many other applications and frameworks are very stable when properly implemented. I know there are a lot of hacks out there, but no reason to throw out the baby with the bathwater.
Fact is, when a builder asks you to develop a website where they can manage their jobs and clients, accept payments, promote their business, etc... you're custom application is going to cost them upward of $30K. Then I'll come along and provide the same thing for $1500 and have it up and running while you're still at the drawing board.
But that's okay.. I can do without the competition. =)~ Ted W ~
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> Sounds to me like you're reciting something you heard at school.They weren't teaching HTML in 1970.And I never suggested doing custom applications. The HTML/CSS/JavaScript house of cards is far too fragile for that -- you've got to have some sort of coordinating tool to keep the mess halfway synchronized.
As I stood before the gates I realized that I never want to be as certain about anything as were the people who built this place. --Rabbi Sheila Peltz, on her visit to Auschwitz
So do you have a job for me or what????
LOL... just kidding (sort of).
I was refering to your current classes in web development. So many Java, CFML, etc... web developers are quick to scoff at open source, sort of an us v.s. them attitude. But that aside...
What sort of coordinating tool are you refering to? Websites using css and javascript run perfectly fine if they're properly written. I've never heard of this coordinating tool you speak of.~ Ted W ~
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My archy brother lives in Chicago. I'll check with him.
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Work for the greatest vital intensity - the greatest solidity and aesthetic reality. Finally, eliminate everything non-essential. Reduce to the absolute essence. ~ F.C. Trucksess
Sorry, I meant to mention that he is in Wicker Park.
Who knows.
Work for the greatest vital intensity - the greatest solidity and aesthetic reality. Finally, eliminate everything non-essential. Reduce to the absolute essence. ~ F.C. Trucksess
Thanks Grier,
I'm about 20 minutes from Wicker Park and know the area well. Love the old mansions there! Have him give me a call. I promise he will not be dissapointed. ;)~ Ted W ~
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Well, I can't make you any promises, but I will contact my brother and do my best for you.
Who knows what may come of it? He has tons of connections, and I hope possibly one might work out for you.Work for the greatest vital intensity - the greatest solidity and aesthetic reality. Finally, eliminate everything non-essential. Reduce to the absolute essence. ~ F.C. Trucksess
Oh.. I'm not expecting the world on a platter or anything =)
If we hit it off and I'm able to do some projects for him, that would be great. If not, then the only loss is a little time invested. With the current economy the way it is, it's entirely possible that he doesn't have enough going on to offer any work or leads. That's just the reality that we're all dealing with these days. Hopefully we'll be out of this rut soon and I'll be back to my normal, overworked self.
Just make sure and tell him my website ( a solid B rating so I'm told ) is not representative of my work. Hmmm... maybe I should update that site this weekend. ~ Ted W ~
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I'm talking Websphere, Grails, et al on the server side. And some of the page design tools I'm not yet familiar with for keeping HTML, CSS, JavaScript, et al all coordinated. I haven't dug much into Ajax, eg, but it's clear from the outset that it's mostly a juggling act, and pretty much impossible without appropriate tools.It seems pretty silly to me that designers stress the MVC split, then go and confound it all with, eg, JavaScript which may combine all three in one script.
As I stood before the gates I realized that I never want to be as certain about anything as were the people who built this place. --Rabbi Sheila Peltz, on her visit to Auschwitz
Ahh... now it makes sense. I haven't even touched on the web 2.0 technologies yet, but maybe should look into it with all this extra time on my hands. I've got a few recommended books - Ajax in action, JavaScript & AJAX Visual Quickstart Guide, web 2.0 Probramming (Wrox Press) - sitting and collectin dust. Problem is, I need reading glasses and haven't gotten around to getting some yet (it's an ego thing). But I believe I have all the tools I need to do some of the basics. Any books you could recommend?~ Ted W ~
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Hey Ted,
I'm still looking for my screened in porch add-on. I've actually got a company coming tomorrow to quote it. Would you want to give me a quote?
Joe
A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. --Antoine de Saint-Exupery
As I stood before the gates I realized that I never want to be as certain about anything as were the people who built this place. --Rabbi Sheila Peltz, on her visit to Auschwitz
I'm guessing Antoine never saw a 1974 split level ranch. The list of possible changes to this house is endless. The beauty in the design of this place is in its lack of completeness and total capacity to change any part of it to suit a realistic need.
Thanks Joe, but I'm a one man band and the travel distance would eat me alive. I was in a much better situation when we discussed it before. Now I'm just looking for a fair hourly rate someplace near by. I wish I was in a position to take on that project, but it would turn into a disaster neither one of us needs. But thanks for the opportunity. =)~ Ted W ~
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Are you left handed?
Can you hit 270 and drive in 90 runs?
1060 West Addison
I'm begging you, please?
Are you left handed? Can you hit 270 and drive in 90 runs? 1060 West Addison I'm begging you, please?
Yeah right... I'm not falling for that one, again!
~ Ted W ~
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Edited 10/8/2009 4:44 pm by Ted W.
Edited 10/8/2009 6:41 pm by Ted W.
No takers yet? Hmm... must be a slow economy.
Well, guess I should take a looksee at craigs list.
~ Ted W ~
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I'll try and keep it bumped up for ya.
Haven't heard back from my brother yet, but that is not uncommon. He's pretty busy guy.
When you get a chance, send me an email.
Work for the greatest vital intensity - the greatest solidity and aesthetic reality. Finally, eliminate everything non-essential. Reduce to the absolute essence. ~ F.C. Trucksess
Will do. I'm on the run right now, but I'll send you some infor about me and my work in the morning, that you can pass on to him. I really appreciate your taking the time. =)~ Ted W ~
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