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9th June 2007, 01:50 AM #1
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UBeaut BB is more than just woodwork to me
A couple of events over the last week prompted me to start this thread.
Apart from Woodwork, how has the Bulletin Board helped you and allowed you to help others?
My examples include the wonderful turnout at Steve's funeral and the wonderful hospitality Jow (John & Janet) are extending to my Meg in the UK. She is staying with them for a week.
Then there are all the friendships where people drop in to see each other and help each other out.
I'm not sure whether Neil envisaged this aspect of the Bulletin Board but it is working very well thanks to his efforts.- Wood Borer
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9th June 2007, 08:31 AM #2
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I've met people online and in person, that I would never have had the chance to meet outside of the Forum. I have been supported, encouraged, laughed with, accepted and understood. And then there's the woodwork side
I wouldn't be the up and coming woodworker I am today, without this forum. So yes, I'll happily give back or pay it forward wherever and whenever I can.
The original question "helped me to help others...." Gave Rowan and daughter a lift to hospital one night.
Would I do this or similar again? Too right!
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9th June 2007, 09:41 AM #3
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Group hug, group hug.
Al
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9th June 2007, 09:44 AM #4
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I have to agree, I have met some really nice people here and some of the friendships will last for ever.
It also relieves the stress every night reading and talking to you bunch of reprobates.
Al
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9th June 2007, 10:12 AM #5
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Certainly learnt a lot and made friends with heaps of members
. Without the forum I would still be using the tools the wrong way, have no DC system, and still be in the stone age when it comes to woodworking (not the same as the dark side 
). My shelf of finishes would also look bare 
Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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9th June 2007, 10:54 AM #6
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I am still using tools the wrong way, but so what? This forum has resulted in heaps of friends and bigger heaps of good ideas. Great mates, a bunch of Larrakins, several Galahs, impressive sheilas and blokes. What more could you want?
Cheers,
Bob
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9th June 2007, 11:33 AM #7
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Cheers
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9th June 2007, 12:06 PM #8
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I must say I have been impressed with the forums here in a number of ways.
First off software that runs it is the best I have seen for the purpose (been looking at BBSs since Ward Christensen put up the first one in Chicago
) and the organization is excellent.
The folks here are stellar and it is more than just a bbs, it is a community that seems to work - rare and wonderful IMO).
Great Job Folks(TM)!
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9th June 2007, 04:34 PM #9
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9th June 2007, 05:36 PM #10
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WB said it all.
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9th June 2007, 07:00 PM #11
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Hi, my name is Glenn and I'm a tool-o-holic, it's been 32 minutes since I last bought a tool......
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9th June 2007, 07:08 PM #12
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Originally Posted by ozwinner
I can't comment 'cos I'm getting a bit teary. Imagine being a friend of Al's for life. It's tragic. *snif*
If at first you don't succeed, give something else a go. Life is far too short to waste time trying.
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9th June 2007, 07:20 PM #13
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Gees plasticine boy, you didnt tell me this in the carpark last Tuesday. Originally Posted by Gumby
I can't comment 'cos I'm getting a bit teary. Imagine being a friend of Al's for life. It's tragic. *snif*
Al
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9th June 2007, 07:23 PM #14
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I'd be concerned Gumby, he wants group hugs.
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9th June 2007, 07:23 PM #15
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Please, I think what we did in the carpark last Tuesday should remain between us. Originally Posted by ozwinner
Gees plasticine boy, you didnt tell me this in the carpark last Tuesday.
Al
If at first you don't succeed, give something else a go. Life is far too short to waste time trying.
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