I Appreciate it!
Posted: August 13 2006 11:28 AM
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I thought I'd put a different twist on some recent threads I've seen here, namely money. I relocated last year from L.I. to North east Fl. On L.I. I belonged to a local streetrod club, went to cruise nights, hung out and turned some wrenches with new and old friends. Some of these people have street rod shops or welders, paint and body and interior guys, all are professional and real craftsmen. Some of these people I've known since grade school and I'm in my mid 50's. They all have families with bills to pay and responsibilities and a business to run. These are some of the best people around.............car people, I'm proud to know them and I appreciate them. I have my limits when working on my daily driver or streetrod and just to know a honest person in this field and is good at what they do is a bonus. I feel I'm charge a fair price for some of the services I've asked to have done to my car, I trust them with not only my life but with my families life. I know money is a huge issue to some and times are difficult right now, but there's more going on here than money. I value there opinions and friendships and I pass that along to other people who I've recommended them to. There have been times I've asked for advice (invaluable), had something I just couldn't get right myself, left the car there and asked if they get the time to just look at it and get a call to pick it up........ no charge. I'll go back with lunch, some beers at the end of the day or just hang out if they have time and B.S. It's more than money or the economy or CNN, we're a network of people with a common interest. The almighty buck and current events that are out of my control will never change the way that I feel. To all my old friends on L.I. and the new friends in Fl. I just wanted to let you know I appreciate you and Thanks! |
