Iron Man

Back To His Beginning!

Niels was born in California but moved away when he was only three. Looks like he developed his landscaping skills when he was just a little guy. He was so young when we moved from California that he really didn't think he had any memories of his life there. While visiting him this last week, we went on a little trip down memory lane, he did remember the big tree in Glendora and took a climb on it, and the lion's head water fountain at the park.

That was then, this is now!

Dad and Junior 

(that's what dad calls him)

Four weeks ago Niels took the plunge and went to work in the family business, he is officially an Iron Worker, living and working in the Los Angeles, California Area

The first few weeks was a bit of an adjustment, getting his body used to packing the rebar around on his shoulder, he carries 50 to 75 pounds a trip, moving on the average of 1000 to 1500 pounds of bar a day by himself.  He has learned to handle the tie wire, and is getting quite fast at that and although he had to be in great pain from all the hard work, he has never complained about it. He now has some great callouses on his hands and his shoulder has toughened up. He is enjoying the work and has taken amazingly well to the complex freeway system in California. His work has taken him to downtown LA, Santa Monica, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks and Hollywood,  it takes him about a hour to drive to work every day.  He can get there with very little problem (it hasn't hurt to have the help of  a personal GPA System, and a Thomas guide). The work has gotten easier for him and he is really enjoying it. He is loving his visits to the beach, the tree lined streets and exploring new places.

Getting ready for the first day on the job!

Niels your the man! 

The Iron Man