People never cease to amaze me - Page 2

G G · 03-08-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Thanks to you and all others who have posted kind words.

I can't change who I am overnight as much as may think I may want to. As such, there are more "Carlos helping out neighbors" events to come. I genuinely enjoy it as they are projects to me that challenge me. I just won't trip over the same rock.

BTW, this place and all the generous people that are part of it consoles me when I lose faith in the world. The world is full of plenty of good people. Unfortunately, there are plenty of not so good also that taint the good ones by leaving a bad taste.

That said, I don't think I could have picked a better title for the thread as people will never cease to amaze me. That goes for the bad as much as it goes for the good.

Well said my friend.

Martin · 03-08-2009, 11:51 AM

What type of world would we live in if we ALL acted like you.

lightning9191 · 03-08-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

And yet, still.... despite his neighbors screams of "CARLOS!!!!! I DO NOT WANT YOU TRIMMING MY WIFES BUSH AGAIN!"

or

"CARLOS, THAT HEDGE ISN'T SUPPOSED TO LOOK LIKE AN ORGAN!!"

he continues his quest for lanscaping infamy.

Maybe you should trim their bushes in the shapes of organs....they'd probably stop asking for you help

03-08-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

This sense of entitlement you speak of is 97.2% of the reason we are where we are at in this country today, I am with ya.

I deal with the general public daily and I think its higher that 97.2%. It truly amazes me that people feel they are entitled to or its their right to "fill in the blank". Not to thread jack but last week we were at a customers house, a seemingly intelligent man and woman, and listened to them spout on the whole time we were there how they cant wait for "this president and his congress" to make things right. They used phrases like" fixing the rich", "redistributing everyone's money" and the one that made me puke a little in my mouth "its everyone's right to have as much money as the rich". They argued with the $1500 bill claiming a $6 dollar item on it was suppose to be free

I feel your pain

Chas

Whee · 03-08-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ashtonlady

Have you asked his wife? He may not know if he has any money, but I bet she does.

G G · 03-08-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ChasDen

I deal with the general public daily and I think its higher that 97.2%. It truly amazes me that people feel they are entitled to or its their right to "fill in the blank". Not to thread jack but last week we were at a customers house, a seemingly intelligent man and woman, and listened to them spout on the whole time we were there how they cant wait for "this president and his congress" to make things right. They used phrases like" fixing the rich", "redistributing everyone's money" and the one that made me puke a little in my mouth "its everyone's right to have as much money as the rich". They argued with the $1500 bill claiming a $6 dollar item on it was suppose to be free

I feel your pain

Chas

That about says it all Chas.

icehog3 · 03-08-2009, 01:15 PM

If he hasn't paid you by the time I come down for the snkbyt Herf, I will dig it up and hand it to him in 40 pieces, Carlos.

You are a good man, and nobody can take that away from you....your Mother and Father raised a good man.

Made in Dade · 03-08-2009, 03:42 PM

Carlos, hearing stories like this really bothers me. Reminds me of a similar situation with our neighbor and my father. He should be kissing your A$$ for helping him.

Blueface · 03-08-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Made in Dade

He should be kissing your A$$ for helping him.

Mikey,
I don't know about that.
Heck, can't even get my wife to do that.

Made in Dade · 03-08-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Mikey,
I don't know about that.
Heck, can't even get my wife to do that.

dunng · 03-08-2009, 04:56 PM

Send him a bill for your labor and parts...

Sailkat · 03-08-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin

What type of world would we live in if we ALL acted like you.

It would be a pretty great place if we all looked out for each other.

tnip23 · 03-08-2009, 06:31 PM

Honestly Carlos the karmic payback to you is probably all backed up for all the good you do. It will come your way, as it will for the inconsiderate neighbor. I know I don't need to say this, but keep doing all the good you do.

Barteur · 03-08-2009, 07:18 PM

People are incredible

Reading this hole story, now I know why I live downtown in the city in a condo. My neigbourgh is 10 feet from me and I don`t even know what he looks like.

You should go back to him take the material you bought and take it back to Home Depot and get a refund, then charge as a consultant 150$hr to repair his system

Frenchie

rizzle · 03-09-2009, 08:58 AM

it will come back at you somehow Carlos. Worst case scenario in self-satisfaction. Keep on keeping on bro.

tunes · 03-09-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

I trim freaking neighbor's hedges/trees with my chainsaw, I help them fix things all the time and man, I just realized, no one has ever done crap for me. I can't change my way of being overnight but tell you what, the guard is up.

I too have been down this road and with the exception of a few I no longer offer my services. I was the neighborhood go to guy, Mr. Fix-it so to speak. But as more and more requests were made, fewer slaps on the backs and Thanks were being given in return, as if it was expected. I now find I have more time to relax and smoke my 'gars.

Sorry - didn't mean to thread jack...

shilala · 03-09-2009, 10:07 AM

I used to get tired by the same thing all the time, Carlos.
I'd get just as upset as you, too, if not moreso.
I just changed my angle. I do whatever I can whenever I can for anyone I can. I just do it because I can and don't want or expect anything in return. I consider it a gift.
That way, no matter what happens, I'm not going to get upset.
I'm rewarded every day by the help of others, and the Grace of God.
Turns out I'm WAY ahead of the game, and I need to give a lot more back.
So I just keep on trying.

King James · 03-09-2009, 10:12 AM

that sucks Carlos. I hope he at least said thank you

hotreds · 03-09-2009, 10:19 AM

The guy is a puto, pure and simple. But, I'm optimistic that more people than not are grateful for your- or anyone's- help.

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Luke 6:38

03-09-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BigFrank

Pretty lame to be honest.

Sorry to hear this Carlos; some people just suck.

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

And yet, still.... despite his neighbors screams of "CARLOS!!!!! I DO NOT WANT YOU TRIMMING MY WIFES BUSH AGAIN!"

or

"CARLOS, THAT HEDGE ISN'T SUPPOSED TO LOOK LIKE AN ORGAN!!"

he continues his quest for lanscaping infamy.

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Originally Posted by ggainey

This sense of entitlement you speak of is 97.2% of the reason we are where we are at in this country today, I am with ya.

03-08-2009, 11:51 AM	#22
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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,895 Trading: (60)	Re: People never cease to amaze me If he hasn't paid you by the time I come down for the snkbyt Herf, I will dig it up and hand it to him in 40 pieces, Carlos. You are a good man, and nobody can take that away from you....your Mother and Father raised a good man. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-08-2009, 03:42 PM	#28
Made in Dade The Freedom Tower Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Palm Beach,Fl Posts: 227 Trading: (0)	Re: People never cease to amaze me Carlos, hearing stories like this really bothers me. Reminds me of a similar situation with our neighbor and my father. He should be kissing your A$$ for helping him. __________________ ''Man loves liberty, even if he does not know he loves it, he is driven by it and flees from where it does not exist'' Jose Marti

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dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: People never cease to amaze me Send him a bill for your labor and parts... __________________ MassHole Banter

03-08-2009, 06:31 PM	#33
tnip23 New Patriotic Dissenter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Troy Location: central PA Posts: 90 Trading: (2)	Re: People never cease to amaze me Honestly Carlos the karmic payback to you is probably all backed up for all the good you do. It will come your way, as it will for the inconsiderate neighbor. I know I don't need to say this, but keep doing all the good you do. __________________ "If you resolve to give up smoking, drinking, and loving, you don't actually live longer, it just seems longer."--Clement Freud

03-08-2009, 07:18 PM	#34
Barteur Golf is life Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Eric Location: Montreal Posts: 724 Trading: (18)	Re: People never cease to amaze me People are incredible Reading this hole story, now I know why I live downtown in the city in a condo. My neigbourgh is 10 feet from me and I don`t even know what he looks like. You should go back to him take the material you bought and take it back to Home Depot and get a refund, then charge as a consultant 150$hr to repair his system Frenchie __________________

03-09-2009, 08:58 AM	#35
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: People never cease to amaze me it will come back at you somehow Carlos. Worst case scenario in self-satisfaction. Keep on keeping on bro.

03-09-2009, 10:07 AM	#37
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: People never cease to amaze me I used to get tired by the same thing all the time, Carlos. I'd get just as upset as you, too, if not moreso. I just changed my angle. I do whatever I can whenever I can for anyone I can. I just do it because I can and don't want or expect anything in return. I consider it a gift. That way, no matter what happens, I'm not going to get upset. I'm rewarded every day by the help of others, and the Grace of God. Turns out I'm WAY ahead of the game, and I need to give a lot more back. So I just keep on trying. __________________

03-09-2009, 10:12 AM	#38
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: People never cease to amaze me that sucks Carlos. I hope he at least said thank you __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

03-09-2009, 10:19 AM	#39
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,673 Trading: (63)	Re: People never cease to amaze me The guy is a puto, pure and simple. But, I'm optimistic that more people than not are grateful for your- or anyone's- help. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Luke 6:38 __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.