Well put. *sigh*
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Well put. *sigh*
Dr. Roudybush was our family dictor here. He made house calls without a problem. I remember well the night he wrecked his wives Cadilac on the way to see grandpa. The real kicker is I think his daughter is now dating my dad
Bill
Bill
pbuehning
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The way life should be. Pay it forward.
Thanks for making me smile this morning.:biggrinbounce2:
Thanks for making me smile this morning.:biggrinbounce2:
dave k
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Great story made all the better that the gentleman helped you because he wanted too not because he was about to sell you a expensive load of equipment. Don't know if it's allowed but how about posting his details so any AS members passing ? could drop in and even just buying a file or two helps to make sure a decent guy is still there next time a stranger is in trouble ?
I think there is a whole other side to this story that has been missed. Pa chainsaw sharpener was, despite your pissed state, still able to suss you out as someone worth bothering with. I don't know about you guys but so many folk I deal with just don't want to know - they just want the "chain sharp" NOW, with the least possible inconvenience and knowledge. They don't seek understanding they just want the end product, fire wood, or whatever. It doesn't matter how much time I can save them in the future, ". . . gimme my instant gratification NOW". I think too many people have lost the skill of listening.
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That is good to hear, unfortunately way too uncommon today.
Dok
Dok
day52
ArboristSite Operative
It is always good to be reminded there are good folks out there. In a day when you are lucky to find someone who knows anything about the products they are selling, there are still some jewels out there.
woodguy105
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Great story....what goes around comes around. That old timer just made an impact on a lot more folks than just you.
Here's to the way it should be.
Here's to the way it should be.
I think he could sense the frustration within my self and my inexperience. It's kinda like he knew I was pissed about my stupidity and just decided to help a guy out. -dave-
Heart-warming post, but time for a devil's advocate... Sorry, someone had to do it!
"2 HOURS" learning how to cut logs on a sawhorse? Was he a slow teacher or are you a slow learner?
I'm just sayin'. 2 HOURS??!! Felled logs. On a sawhorse. 2 HOURS?
wow. 2 hours. And you had already been in the woods sawing?
"2 HOURS" learning how to cut logs on a sawhorse? Was he a slow teacher or are you a slow learner?
I'm just sayin'. 2 HOURS??!! Felled logs. On a sawhorse. 2 HOURS?
wow. 2 hours. And you had already been in the woods sawing?
Climbing Fool
ArboristSite Lurker
What a great story. This guy has shown all of us that there is a better way to treat people and it takes so little. Two hours out of your life to teach valuable skills and really make someones day is a small investment with a tremendous return. I can assure you of one thing. That man feels even better about teaching you than you do about learning. Think about how good you feel when you get the perfect gift for someone at Christmas and there eyes just light up. That's how he feels right now. 
LOL. I'm pretty inexperienced!!!!! He actually showed me several different things, correct chain tension,stance,notch cutting, just alot of different things that he would try to simulate that I guess could happen and how to deal with them as they arose. Like I said, this isn't my life I just assumed with the limbing and general cutting that I had done up to this point,that I was ready to tackle bigger projects and obviously I wasn't -dave-
That's cool, then. The way I read it, you took 2 hours to lean how to cut a cookie! Learning to notch can be tough - as soon as you learn how one guy taught oyu, you'll have 20 other guys telling you to use a slightly different technique! Best of times to you, and be safe. The best day in the woods is the one you can come home from.
Well guys it's time to teach people how to use a GPS!(you know... one of those little tv's that show you how to get somewhere:bang: )Thanks for all the reps. I'm big league now:hmm3grin2orange: -dave-
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madrone
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This cracks me up. It shows how rare this type of experience is these days.
I love this story because I'm always trying to jaw it up with the old timers who seem just as glad or more to have someone listen to their stories/tips.
I wasn't there but I can assume that the "2 hours learning some cutting tips" was not LECTURE time, but real interaction. That means, talking, joking, etc. and maybe a beer or two. 2 hours passes real fast when you are enjoying yourself.
We should all practice taking time from our busy schedule like Lab-rat and hang out when we can with the older guys that want to chat/teach.
Nice post Lab.
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alderman
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A worthy post
If I had to buy Crown Royal for all the folks who have helped me out on this site I'd be a much poorer man.
If I had to buy Crown Royal for all the folks who have helped me out on this site I'd be a much poorer man.
woodguy105
ArboristSite Guru
When I go into a saw shop, hardware store etc. my wife always says "don't be so long chatting it up..." I like being able to talk to people. You learn a lot.
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I bought my 361 from the third Stihl dealer I checked out. His shop is about 20 minutes further away than the other two. Reason being, Jason( running the shop) took the time to talk with me, gave me some insight about my 290 rebuild etc. etc. Wasn't any real price difference either so it's more customer service, friendliness.
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I bought my 361 from the third Stihl dealer I checked out. His shop is about 20 minutes further away than the other two. Reason being, Jason( running the shop) took the time to talk with me, gave me some insight about my 290 rebuild etc. etc. Wasn't any real price difference either so it's more customer service, friendliness.
JONSEREDFAN6069
Wheeler McDealer
nice post, nice to find a good hearted person willing to help without expecting anything in return. hard to find around where i live.
PatrickIreland
ArboristSite Guru
A lot of the pople round near where my cabin is are like that. Over the years I've watched it grow from a two shop, two pub town into a busy place with Chinese takeaways, taxi firms, the whole lot. But I still go into the old shops because the people there aren't just "Get you in, get your money, and get you out".
I went in to get a new jockey wheel for my boat trailer, and the guy went out to check the fit. "Ah, one a dem tires looks a bit on the soft side, hold on and I'll get me airline"
Pumped up the tyre, and while he was waiting for his compressor to pump up to pressure, got his grease gun out and did the grease nipples.
We went back inside - "How much is that?"
Looked up his book.
"That's £9.53 for the wheel - call her a fiver and we'll shake hands and hope for good weather for you crossing that there lake"
The weather stayed good as well...
I went in to get a new jockey wheel for my boat trailer, and the guy went out to check the fit. "Ah, one a dem tires looks a bit on the soft side, hold on and I'll get me airline"
Pumped up the tyre, and while he was waiting for his compressor to pump up to pressure, got his grease gun out and did the grease nipples.
We went back inside - "How much is that?"
Looked up his book.
"That's £9.53 for the wheel - call her a fiver and we'll shake hands and hope for good weather for you crossing that there lake"
The weather stayed good as well...
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