Hi Folks!
My little guy Rialey has always called Stanley Street in Halifax Mighty Machines, just like on TV because Ocean Contractors have all the machines that Mighty Machines have. We have Might Machine books too. From the time he started day care in 2006 when he was 2 1/2 years old, we would go up this street and he would call out, Nanny, Mighty Machines, so the street was always called Mighty Machines street from that time on. Everything on TV that had big machine equipment, was his favourite.
He was so focused on all equipment machinery. He said he wanted to be a garbage truck driver. I said, sure, but what about owning the company. To say the least, little Rialey always loved trucks, bob cats, tractors, loaders and more. He even loved concrete trucks. This is what Ocean Contractors is all about. They have the cleanest trucks I have ever seen anywhere! The drivers take such good care of all their equipment and especially their trucks.
We started stopping in the parking lot of Ocean Contractors to watch the machines load or unload sand, gravel and dirt. I'd have to watch with him until the truck was empty. One day, we decided to drive up to the main building and a man named Darrell came out. From that time to time, Darrell became Rialey's best machine buddy. I took pictures of Darrell and Rialey long ago. About two weeks ago, we stopped again to say hi to Darrell and the "boys'. When Darrell came out, Rialey said to him, "you said I could drive the tractor at another time, so how about now?. Darrell laughed and said sure, come on. Off the walked towards, the tractor. Darrell felt that it was slow so this would be a good time. One time about 3 years ago, Darrell let Rialey up into the tractor bunk and within 20 seconds, Rialey moved so many switches, that it took Darrell 20 minutes to put them back into their proper positions. He chuckled!
So when we stopped in a few weeks ago, Darrell and Rialey were off to drive the tractor. I didn't have my camera charged very good so I was hoping to get a few good shots and possibly some video, The only video I got was very short blurbs. Later, Darrell said he had to hold his foot on the brake so hard because Rialey was gunning the gas and Rialey learned how to manipulate the handle to move the tractor bucket up and down and to scoop the dirt. It was awesome watching him. He was so proud of himself.
I want to thank Ocean Contractors and in particular Darrell for always taking the time to talk to a little guy who loves machines and who hopes to one day drive them. I personally hope Rialey will own the company!!
The first pictures will be from about 2009 and the others 2012. Darrell always made Rialey feel very special and for that, I am so grateful to him.
What impressed me most about Ocean Contractors (besides Darrell of course) is the way their machines are taken care of. I don't think I have ever seen anyone take such good care of the concrete trucks, tractors & bobcats. They are green and clean! The workers at Ocean Contractors are surely some of the best employees and the company is very lucky to have them. All the guys at Ocean Contractors are so friendly especially with children. They know that kids love tractors, cement trucks, loading trucks and dump trucks. I've watched many a sand, dirt and crushed rocks roll down the sliding truck bed.
Ocean Contractors are a wonderful clean company with the friendliest of employees. Thank you Ocean, the best concrete company around! Their reputation is for great quality cement.
Enjoy the pictures. When I finally get a video of Rialey driving the tractor, I'll update my post for you to enjoy.
Jack Flemming native of Halifax and founded Ocean Contractors Ltd. Built on Quality - http://www.oceancontractors.ca 902-434-4944
These pictures were THEN! (about 2009)
My little guy Rialey has always called Stanley Street in Halifax Mighty Machines, just like on TV because Ocean Contractors have all the machines that Mighty Machines have. We have Might Machine books too. From the time he started day care in 2006 when he was 2 1/2 years old, we would go up this street and he would call out, Nanny, Mighty Machines, so the street was always called Mighty Machines street from that time on. Everything on TV that had big machine equipment, was his favourite.
He was so focused on all equipment machinery. He said he wanted to be a garbage truck driver. I said, sure, but what about owning the company. To say the least, little Rialey always loved trucks, bob cats, tractors, loaders and more. He even loved concrete trucks. This is what Ocean Contractors is all about. They have the cleanest trucks I have ever seen anywhere! The drivers take such good care of all their equipment and especially their trucks.
We started stopping in the parking lot of Ocean Contractors to watch the machines load or unload sand, gravel and dirt. I'd have to watch with him until the truck was empty. One day, we decided to drive up to the main building and a man named Darrell came out. From that time to time, Darrell became Rialey's best machine buddy. I took pictures of Darrell and Rialey long ago. About two weeks ago, we stopped again to say hi to Darrell and the "boys'. When Darrell came out, Rialey said to him, "you said I could drive the tractor at another time, so how about now?. Darrell laughed and said sure, come on. Off the walked towards, the tractor. Darrell felt that it was slow so this would be a good time. One time about 3 years ago, Darrell let Rialey up into the tractor bunk and within 20 seconds, Rialey moved so many switches, that it took Darrell 20 minutes to put them back into their proper positions. He chuckled!
So when we stopped in a few weeks ago, Darrell and Rialey were off to drive the tractor. I didn't have my camera charged very good so I was hoping to get a few good shots and possibly some video, The only video I got was very short blurbs. Later, Darrell said he had to hold his foot on the brake so hard because Rialey was gunning the gas and Rialey learned how to manipulate the handle to move the tractor bucket up and down and to scoop the dirt. It was awesome watching him. He was so proud of himself.
I want to thank Ocean Contractors and in particular Darrell for always taking the time to talk to a little guy who loves machines and who hopes to one day drive them. I personally hope Rialey will own the company!!
The first pictures will be from about 2009 and the others 2012. Darrell always made Rialey feel very special and for that, I am so grateful to him.
What impressed me most about Ocean Contractors (besides Darrell of course) is the way their machines are taken care of. I don't think I have ever seen anyone take such good care of the concrete trucks, tractors & bobcats. They are green and clean! The workers at Ocean Contractors are surely some of the best employees and the company is very lucky to have them. All the guys at Ocean Contractors are so friendly especially with children. They know that kids love tractors, cement trucks, loading trucks and dump trucks. I've watched many a sand, dirt and crushed rocks roll down the sliding truck bed.
Ocean Contractors are a wonderful clean company with the friendliest of employees. Thank you Ocean, the best concrete company around! Their reputation is for great quality cement.
Enjoy the pictures. When I finally get a video of Rialey driving the tractor, I'll update my post for you to enjoy.
Jack Flemming native of Halifax and founded Ocean Contractors Ltd. Built on Quality - http://www.oceancontractors.ca 902-434-4944
These pictures were THEN! (about 2009)
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| This was about 2009, Darrell & Rialey at Ocean Contractors on Stanley St. in Halifax |
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| Rialey has grown a lot since this picture was taken. These pictures are NOW 2012 |
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| Rialey and Darrell towards the back to get in the tractor. Rialey can't wait to get in that tractor! |
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| Rialey just inside the tractor & Darrell climbing in the other side. I wish you could really see his smile here, it is almost breaking his face! |
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| Now he really ready to drive it. There's no doubt that Rialey will drive big machinery like this tractor when he grows up. He said he felt so comfortable behind the tractor gears. |
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| Hey Nan, look at me! |
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| He was so proud of himself and couldn't believe that he actually drove the tractor (with Darrell's help of course). |
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| What a sweet & handsome kid. This made a great ending to a wonderful day. He started his new special school and loves it. Then we drive down "Mighty Machine" street (Stanley St in Halifax) which is what he called it since he was 2 1/2 years old. We stopped in to see Darrell, to show him how big Rialey was getting and Rialey asked him if he could have that drive on the tractor he was promised. The little guy never forgets! So they went! |
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| Rialey and Darrell 2012. Darrell, you a hero to little guy Rialey and for me too! You always had the time for us to come out and say hello and to help make a little boy's dream come true. |
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| Darrell getting tout of the tractor with Rialey |
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| I'm watching from a safe distance! But boy is Rialey ever digging into the dirt and lifting it up on to the pile. |
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| It was amazing to see him drive this tractor. He was really gunning it. Darrell said he had to hold both feet to the floor with the break!! Rialey was pushing that CAT. |
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| Hey Nan, I'm really doing it!!! Bucket up! HERE I COME!! |
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| You can see Rialey using the handle to move the bucket up, down and dump. He is so intent on moving the bucket that he won't even look at me. |
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