| Author | Message | Selva Lee Tucker 
Posts: 634
Since: 5/25/2008
|  6/27/2008 11:34:14 PM 
ok, guys, this year should be interesting,
I heard there is suppose to be some very heavy coverage of
engineered wood,, with some big time hard hitters,,,,
sure would be a shame if a few people I know missed it,,,,
and maybe one night, a trip to Beal St. for some BBQ? umm, some
blues? sounds like fun to me!
one year, I went to Graceland!
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| Ray Darrah
Posts: 1411
Since: 2/18/2008
| 6/28/2008 2:23:09 PM
No doubt.
THE NOFMA program is the best there is. No free rides, no cheap certifications, no easy way to earn certification....... ya gotta earn this one and pass the "Integrity Test". MIckey has to ride with you one or two times to observe then read all wood reports you do.
If you cannot stand to have somebody looking over your shoulder or review your reports, or work hard and long to obtain a certification;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; This program is not for you.
I cry all the time 
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| Stephen Perrera
Posts: 823
Since: 5/27/2008
| 6/28/2008 2:38:04 PM
You mean Micky will fly out here to Tucson and ride with me in my jalopy?
Ray, I told you before that I took NOFMA/NWFA classes before you know what wood was.
That was when Daniel Boone was doing them. I have proof.
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| Selva Lee Tucker
Posts: 634
Since: 5/25/2008
| 6/28/2008 3:07:08 PM
come on now, big dude!
this is where you need to be,,,,I know you have a son in college
but take the hit now! and make more next year so he can sponge
more from you for graduate school!
It is time old, trusted and valued friend, to come to
Memphis,,,,you can call Monday and be in the class this year.
Well? Dude, it is worth it, and, the knowledge does not end with
one week, he works with you all the time educating you by
editing and going over the reports, after he teaches you Data
Collection.
I have been to the NWFA, and there is no comparison,
none,,,,,Memphis is the place to be or be square!
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| Selva Lee Tucker
Posts: 634
Since: 5/25/2008
| 6/28/2008 3:09:37 PM
PS< times are hard now, an slow, but, I will buy breakfast each
morning at the Blue Bird Cafe if you come.
Ray, will you buy lunch?
I will even bring some Sam.Smith beer for you to drink each night!
well?
maybe someone will offer lunch?
or, can we take up a collection for him? come on dude! it is time!
how many years since we sat down to share a cold one?
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| Ray Darrah
Posts: 1411
Since: 2/18/2008
| 6/28/2008 5:45:13 PM
Stephen,
I went to the Installation Course when Daniel Boone was there too. Must be 11, 12, or so, years ago.... I have proof too... on my web page.
Let's see,,,, 12 years ago you would still be learning to read.
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| Selva Lee Tucker
Posts: 634
Since: 5/25/2008
| 6/28/2008 6:53:57 PM
qgim , whoa, whoa, whoa!
hey Stephen, he ain't aletting up on ya, you had better sharpen up
your tools for a "git doiwn en derty" rumble in the city to night,
slt
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| Selva Lee Tucker
Posts: 634
Since: 5/25/2008
| 6/28/2008 6:56:19 PM
Ray,
remember now, Stephen is a good , kind, generous giving man
who does not indulge in such activities.....
hey, Mr. Boone was there when I went back in 2001,,,,he is there a
lot,,,,I think even today,,,,met him at the convention this year,,,,he
is a good man, unlike someone here we all know.......never mind,
time for dinner,,,,it is Saturday, I get a York Mint tonight!
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| Selva Lee Tucker
Posts: 634
Since: 5/25/2008
| 6/29/2008 10:03:33 AM
quote:
You mean Micky will fly out here to Tucson and
ride with me in my jalopy?
Ray, I told you before that I took NOFMA/NWFA classes before
you know what wood was.
That was when Daniel Boone was doing them. I have
proof.
yes, that is part of the deal, as well as submitting reports he
edits, then goes over them with you,,,you do the inspection, turn
in a report and notes, all the data you collected, he reviews,
edits, and then goes over it as a teaching tool about wood and
wood installations....then one day after a few years, you line up a
few inspections, and he flies out, and he rides with you doing
the inspections watching how you do them,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and helping
you learn more by helping and teaching on that day....
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| Ray Darrah
Posts: 1411
Since: 2/18/2008
| 6/29/2008 10:59:39 AM
The NOFMA program will help any inspector learn to collect evidence and data.
The techniques learned I now use to inspect and collect data on all other floors.
STephen, if you were ever serious about being an inspector and wanted a Certfication that was of REAL Value;;;
Call Mickey Today and he can better explain.
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| lindalockwood
Posts: 181
Since: 2/25/2008
| 6/30/2008 1:34:33 PM
Stephen, this thread is in regard to the NOFMA inspector certification, not installer training.
I also attended training with Daniel, which I believe was a NOFMA/NWFA hosted event.
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| Stephen Perrera
Posts: 823
Since: 5/27/2008
| 6/30/2008 8:35:53 PM
Yeah yeah, spank me Linda go ahead.
Ray just can't prove he was there, can ya Ray. Don't tell me that certificate meant nothing and is not on a plack on the wall?
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| Selva Lee Tucker
Posts: 634
Since: 5/25/2008
| 6/30/2008 10:01:19 PM
meaning only to inform and not "correct",,,I think Stephen knows
the difference, he is an intelligent man.
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