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    It occurred to me that occupational tombstones would make a good category for another work-crew-photos-like thread. But, unsurprisingly, someone's already on top of that...

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    although few are as impressive as the mike.

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    He now knows whether or not he "measured up" in life.

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    Great monument to the man. I can see no better for a man who loved his work. R.I.P. Mr machinist

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    That is a truly amazing work of stonecarving.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mklotz View Post
    It occurred to me that occupational tombstones would make a good category for another work-crew-photos-like thread. But, unsurprisingly, someone's already on top of that...

    Occupational/Hobby Grave Stones - A Waymarking.com Category

    although few are as impressive as the mike.
    Unless it was the occupation/hobby that did them in...

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    I wonder if he's related...

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    Anyone notice the 1" mic is near fully open, but only reads .151? And the barrel is out of sync with the thimble, looking close to .176 too.



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