Met with a fellow Arboristsite member last week

[thombat4]

Got a msg from a fella asking how my old DR 6 ton splitter was holding up as he was tempted to buy one he'd seen on his local craigslist. We messaged back and forth for a few days and as fate would have it he was gonna be in my general vicinity for a couple days. I told him the splitter has held up just fine and he'd be more than welcome to stop by and check it out. It wasn't being used anymore since I'd purchased the newer DR K10. I'd intended on putting it on craigslist but never got around to it. Anywho, I told him I was wanting to sell mine as well, and for a considerable amount less than the one he was considering. I even threw in the Arboristsite member discount. I take good care of my tools and equipment and the splitter was still in perfect working order. I even had all the original paperwork and tools that came with it from about ten years ago. So Jon stops by with the missus and family dog in tow and we have a great business deal as well as a really nice talk about tools and chainsaws and such. We probably would have talked for hours but he was heading back home and I didn't want to hold him up longer than necessary. Real nice fella though, and I'm glad we met and was able to conduct a business transaction that we could both be happy with. Jon1270 it was a pleasure meeting and talking with you young fella For the most part it appears the folks on this site are pretty down to earth people. Be safe out there...

 

[Sandhill Crane]

I too met someone from blogging on AS and have become friends. Turns out my wife, a retired elementary art and forth grade school teacher, had his wife as a student. And, as part of his daughters birthday party, did an art project with the kids on her special day. Big world/small world, it is all connected somehow.

 

[svk]

Have met dozens of AS members over the years and nearly all of them have been absolutely top notch folks.

And knock on wood, every saw/parts deal I've done on here has turned out well.

 

[Jon1270]

It was nice meeting you too, Bryan, and I'm enjoying the splitter. I think I'm finally broken of my desire for a gas splitter; for the couple of cords I burn each year, an X-27 and a nice electric unit are plenty.

 

[unclemoustache]

The GTG's are great for meeting others. They usually post about them in the Chainsaw forum. It's always kinda weird seeing people face-to-face after you've known them online for a while. You think you know what they will look or act like, but it's always different.


I'm sure svk is a real jerk, though.

 

[Sandhill Crane]

I'm sure svk is a real jerk, though.

Easy Unc... until your old enough to grow some hair on your chin.

Edit: Going to have to update. That was last January.

 

[Motorsen]

Sandhill you should take good care with open fire. That brush looks to be really dry.

 

[Sandhill Crane]

Add sweat shirt zippers, carhartt bib buckles, open car window, and windy days in general, not to mention spaghetti...and a few other foods.

 

[unclemoustache]

Easy Unc... until your old enough to grow some hair on your chin.
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Edit: Going to have to update. That was last January.

Nice! I grow a decent beard myself, but the wife doesn't let me keep it.

The Van Dyke look wasn't too bad either.

 

[Motorsen]

Ohh year Unc, you are a nice fella too. But not as bad... beard as Sandhill. Shear ZZ Top style.

 

[unclemoustache]

That was a month's worth of growth. Our town was having a beard contest. The city manager won - go figure. But I have to admit, he did grow an awesome beard. That guy is a beard factory. His 5:00 shadow starts just before noon.

 

[Motorsen]

Hehe remember The adventures of Tintin? Explorers on the Moon? There is a great pic here: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lMqtDncIytU/Ukhwz9Pj2rI/AAAAAAAAXk4/XTti5lBYQLY/s1600/scan0001.jpg

 

[Motorsen]

Another great chilshood memorie: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lMqtDncIytU/Ukhwz9Pj2rI/AAAAAAAAXk4/XTti5lBYQLY/s1600/scan0001.jpg

 

[cre73]

Holy crap Santa is for real.

 

[thombat4]

It was nice meeting you too, Bryan, and I'm enjoying the splitter. I think I'm finally broken of my desire for a gas splitter; for the couple of cords I burn each year, an X-27 and a nice electric unit are plenty.

Good to hear buddy! I enjoy busting rounds with my Fiskars more than anything else!