“I’m Ed, I’m a welder at Bath Iron Works. I’ve been welding for a little over 35 years. You’re welding on your head, welding upside down, somebody holding your feet, it’s rough on the body. I think pride has a lot to do with it. Physically, it’s just brutal business. Even if you try to be as safe as you can, you may be on your knees for six hours today, or on your head six hours the next day. It’s just rough on you. Ice packs. Ice packs or heat, the hot tub is good. I try to avoid the evil spirits but every now and then that works.”