Good Neighbours and Deeds

Lloyd_E · Aug 17, 2011

I am the type of person to help first and ask questions later. I tend to put off my own projects to see that friends get theirs completed. For the last year I have been helping my new neighbour with projects - we built a 12`x18` workshop, moved his smaller shed out of the way and back once completed - he has assisted me when I ask, cared for our horses, chickens and pigs when we are away. We have shared many fine evenings together.

I help get materials with my truck and trailer and feel very awkward taking cash for fuel etc.
So, the other day, out of the blue, he shows up at my deck with a small box. He says this is for you, your family and kids to use. A new 15" laptop - Windows. Problem is I am a mac guy.
He refuses to take it back and says his wife will be over later to teach me!

Wouldn't it be wonderful to have all of our neighbours like this... people truly respecting each other for who they are.

PS: I write this on the laptop via wireless router sitting in my back yard watching the fire and the sun set... life is good!

ultrarunner · Aug 17, 2011

What goes around comes around!

300UGUY · Aug 17, 2011

You Canadians are nice guys. I help out my neighbor's the best I can. But I'll never get any presents from them, most seem to be broke!!!

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Western · Aug 17, 2011

What was that movie with John Candy??? Canadian Bacon, that was funny and try as they may, they couldn't get the Canadians into a war:laughing:

I like helping my neighbors, if I like them. I never expect anything in exchange, other than maybe some help when I need it. Usually it's fun stuff, like building something ect tra and on their dime too!!

grsthegreat · Aug 17, 2011

you got a PC........see, no good deed goes unpunished LOL:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:.

Actually, what a cool gift. Im lucky if my neighbors say thank you when i help out. it gets frustrating at times. By the way..... i sure wish i was a MAC guy, cause i hate the PC and microcr*p stuff, but im too set in my ways to change this late in life.

Lloyd_E · Aug 18, 2011

Thanks all. I do find it difficult to accept payment. Usually a thank-you is enough.

gsgreat - Macs are very user friendly. The next time you are considering upgrading or have time to kill go to a mac store and have a test drive. The down side to macs are that they are generally more expensive than a pc plus the software is more expensive even though they are made by the same company. The plus is that they filter out 95-98% of spam and scam mail and viruses. The platforms are very stable and generally you have no problems and the software is very easy to install.

If I don't receive a thank you from some one I usually end the relationship fast... no sense
wasting my time.

Western - we do go to war... lots over in Irag/Iran and Afghanistan now and we have unfortunately/sadly received our share of soldiers not returning...

Later....

N80 · Aug 18, 2011

When I built my log cabin in a small (tiny) farming community in the middle of South Carolina, neighbors came out of the woodwork, or maybe I should say woods, to help. I knew all of these people, but I didn't know all of them that well. My wife's sister and her family helped the most (weekend after weekend) but I was amazed at the people who I only knew casually who lent a hand. And a lot of them had special skills which made the whole thing come together.

I am able to reciprocate fairly often for my wife's sister and her family. For the other folks, we often hold parties or barbecues and invite everyone to come. New Years day lunch has become almost a tradition for all the folks that helped.

And I have to say, their help, especially my B-I-L, was not just a nicety, it was critical. I had bitten off way more than I could chew and if all these folks had not been there to help, it would still be a pile of logs!

blueriver · Aug 18, 2011

my grandpa always said ... if you want good neighbors be a good neighbor

scoutcub · Aug 18, 2011

Well done!!!

Western · Aug 18, 2011

Lloyd_E said:
Western - we do go to war... lots over in Irag/Iran and Afghanistan now and we have unfortunately/sadly received our share of soldiers not returning...

Later....

Hope you didn't take what I said wrong! It was a movie, a comedy. The point I was making was in agreement with the other person that posted how friendly Canadians are, especially in relation to to Americans.

Lloyd_E · Aug 18, 2011

Western...

Understood and didn't take offence... just wanted to clarify. We(I) have a running joke with my american friends(and my relatives) that sometimes - south of the 49th - some people think we live in igloos and everyone is a fisherman up here. It's like we joke about Newfoundland like you guys probably joke about Maine - BUT - you couldn't possible meet more gracious, humble, responsible, friendly and down-right good people outside of Maine, New England, Newfoundland or the Maritimes of Canada.

In fact we have new summer neighbours that call Virginia home(he and his wife are retired from the american forces and have lived all over the globe) and we have visited them in the past - last year - and found our travels from here to Virginia to be very hospitable. In fact he and I have had great discussions about our historical connections... Privateers, 1812, American Revolution etc. One of our biggest chuckles was how the British at the time banned trade to the newly formed states and how our little province traded as if the British didn't exist! At the time we probably had more ties with New England than the British wanted to acknowledge - and we still do today.

Cheers.

Lloyd

PS: incredibly impressive to have a border between two major countries unarmed. The greater world could learn a thing or two!

Western · Aug 18, 2011

Lloyd, good deal, it was really a funny movie:laughing:

"PS: incredibly impressive to have a border between two major countries unarmed. The greater world could learn a thing or two!"

Problem with that is most countries have dishonest, or not so welcome neighbors with the same agenda. Canada has been right beside the USA in conflict since almost the beginning.

YOU MEAN ALL OF Y'all DON'T FISH!!!

Lloyd_E · Aug 18, 2011

YOU MEAN ALL OF Y'all DON'T FISH!!!

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No! In fact I have been promising to take my 6 year son fishing and he reminded me his rod was broken yet his sister caught a few last year. Little did he know there was no bait on his hook. I let him practice for a season! For the last two years I have bought a licence to fish and have not put a hook in then water... too busy or perhaps not focused.

On another note I hope you are surviving the hot weather down your way. One of my joys is to watch the weather out of Boston in the early AM to see what may be coming our way. Right now I thank you - we are finally getting some decent weather!

Regards...

Lloyd

Western · Aug 18, 2011

Lloyd,
I don't know if you read my "Texas Heat" thread in the Rural forum, but we're burning up down here, literally. On the news today, Texas agriculture alone has lost up wards of 4 billion $$, may not sound like much compared to our national debt, but they said Texas is one of the the largest grain/produce produce supplier in the US, so that will effect everyone at some point.

irvingj · Aug 19, 2011

Great neighbors, Lloyd-- but they probably feel the same about you!

Spent about 2 weeks in NB a couple years ago; NS is now on the list!! Loved it up there. Perhaps you could tell me about sport fishing in NS:drool:??

Lloyd_E · Aug 19, 2011

Western...

Mother nature creates havoc on supply and demand of natural products. And you re right if will show up in the next 4-6 months probably or sooner and create issues for everyone - consumer to farm store and dealers. Will check out your thread.

irving... here's a site I go to often;
Nova Scotia Fishing

We have lake/brook trout, speckle, rainbow and brown. Salmon, shad and sea bass frequent our rivers from the ocean. Offshore we have everything from mackerel to mako sharks. NB is probably best known for its salmon fishing(and I may be corrected by others) NS does have a sport but it is limited. If you can get deep into untravelled areas, our rivers and lakes have been known to offer 12" to 16" trout. The river my cabin is by offers up to 52lb(record) sea bass. There are some charter boats for deep sea fishing and a few guides that will take you inland. You will need an out of province license. You can stop at any local brook, river of lake to fish... some have seasonal restrictions. See this site for details: Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture - Sportfishing: Home Page

cheers all

jonyyuma · Aug 19, 2011

300UGUY said:
You Canadians are nice guys. I help out my neighbor's the best I can. But I'll never get any presents from them, most seem to be broke!!! (

Me too, But that is why they needed help...I suppose they watch my place while i am away?

ToadHill · Aug 19, 2011

I had one like that god rest his soul. I rebuilt the top end on is Massey 85, had several burned valves and a few broken valve springs.

A few years later he decided to give up farming and when I needed his tractor to haul mine out of a mud hole he told me to keep it. He said if he ever needed it for anything he's know where to find it.