Thread: Not exactly a Big Item,- But a Big Headache !!

I think we should all be bloody thankful that we don't live next to Roger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't think you could do anything that he that he would agree with.
Thankfully my neighbours aren't like him

Originally Posted by rogerjenkins

Firstly it's NOT what I think of the price,- It's WHAT the Calisthenics Club is prepared to pay, and being the typical Education system, ( whether Public, or Private ),- they all, " Cry Poverty," as I have personally discovered from my own experience, after tangling with a local Private Church School which is part of the world's weathiest Church.
Also I pay TOP Dollar for quality skilled workmanship, - up to about $9. each for specially designed & treaded 90 x 35mm. Wooden Wheels,- yet other Woodworkers who want to buy these same wooden wheels,- literally, " Freak-out," at the price !!

The Calisthenics Club is ONLY prepared to pay about a lousy $5. per completed, and nicely painted Brooch, including Freight. ( AND I don't get anything out of that either,- simply helping them out. )

** Meantime I have Scored a Pensioner who is looking for a bit of Pocket-money,- long-time Wood turner, and Wood Machinist, and says he's got a fair idea as to how these little," critters," are made as has done similar small miniatures over the years. Know the guy quite well. Never even thought to ask him If there are optional ways to make these brooches. I do know he's got some real expensive machinery, and does beautiful work too,- some very small and delicate, other items large and simple, but still beautiful to view, as he has an eye for grain & texture . He says he's not out to make a profit, otherwise the, " powers-that-be, " will dock his pension, ( fair enough ?? )
YES,- he's already given me a rough quote too, took one look at the picture and the tec-drawing, - Replied, ( I very nearly fell over with shock !! ),- " Yep,- simple enough,- Dollar-Fifty each, or thereabouts,- Do you want me to attach the safety pins too, and get the missus to paint 'em,- she's an artist you know ? Add that on,- 'bout Dollar- eighty, or ninety each. That's in good Aussie timber too. " Might even get the price below the Dollar for you,- see how I go. "
ME;- " I'm still reelin' from shock !! '
Maybe I SHOULD have asked this guy first instead of seeking HELP on this forum,- then I wouldn't have upset anyone.

**** YES,- I DO APOLOGIZE to all & sundry who were insulted by my comments as per pricing,- Happy now??

Roger

No one has said this yet I guess someone has to. Underlined, bold, capitalized text and begrudging apology just sends all the wrong signals. In netiquette terms "underlined, bold, and capitalized" is the equivalent of a 3 year old kids tantrum. Also, try being less emphatic in what you write and offer an unreserved instead of a begrudging apology and fellow members will be more likely to treat you with some respect.

Well said

Big mistake !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wrong World !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No, you would get the same response in our world half a planet away we don't tolerate bell ends either!

Methinks you need to start your own forum where you can throw your toys out of the pram when ever you want.

Know of heaps nicer, friendlier, and heaps more helpful people than here.
Not on website, "club."

Real people in real world club. All ages. Some women, Some men

Went yesterday,- about 50 people there. Got invited back. I enjoyed their company

They asked me to teach them stuff,

Doing that for nuttin' because as you all know I am sooo 'orrible & mean to people

Asked organizer who insisted on paying me something for my time,
to put their money to good cause like RFDS. ( Royal Flying Doctor Service )

Two hours every Sat afternoon,- my time, & portable tools donated.

Won't come back here,- only rich & famous welcome here,-

Me only help poor average everday people who appreciate learning,
and want to learn new skills.

September, Members are coming to spend weekend here in my workshop.
make stuff for themselves. My time free. Only pay me for materials used.

This month am making & donating about a Thousand Dollars of items for Prizes for our Local Special Events Committee Money-raising Functions for our small local communities . Every year, always give them suitable items for prizes.

Always about a similar value.

Rich people who charge about $80. - $100 hr. cannot afford to donate prizes,-
only mean, 'orrible nasty person like me can afford do that.

Back in May, donated an assortment of handcrafted funny signs to an Adelaide Retirement Village who were having problems finding suitable items for a Funds-raising event. Have been asked If I would like to donate similar items for the 2013 Funds- raising event, to which I replied, " Yes. "

All the above people most likely ask me because, as you all know, I am soo 'orrible, soo nasty to people, that I don't get on with anyone anywhere.

Over and out,
roger

Roger, you may mean well and have good intentions, yet you consistently come across as 'getting in peoples faces' when they try to help you.

The responses you have got here surprise me because these people are some of the most tolerant and generous people I know. I can say that with some confidence because I have met a number of them and observed the behaviour of the others over thousands of posts and many years; it takes a lot to draw the responses you have.

Good luck with your endeavours elsewhere.