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that's my point trying to get hoot to understand if you started working in the
mines at 18 it's pretty hard to work 47 years underground your body wears out
it's not like working behind a desk

It's safe to say that Hoot fully understands that mining coal is not like working behind a desk.

Hoot and myself also understand that working 47 years underground is a personal choice. Some people handle it just fine for their entire career and go on to retire comfortably, financially and physically...some can't. Mining is not for everyone and it shouldn't take long to figure out if it is going to be your choice. If it's not, do your best to move on to something else.

I did not intend for my post to be in support or non-support of any other post in this thread.