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Was going to relax this weekend, But

OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,526 ✭✭✭✭
edited November 2016 in General Discussion
A friend called and his heater took a dump. The gas company condemned it, for a cracked heat exchange. He is on his way to get a new furnace at the supply house I deal with, and I have to put it in this afternoon. I really don't want to work today with my hand being so sore, but it is suppose to be in the 20's to 30's tonight, and he has a ten year old. I guess this is what friends do for friends. Well, at least I get to relax till noon, when he gets back.Oakie
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  • DirtyDawgDirtyDawg Member Posts: 1,075 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You're a good man and a good friend. I hope he recognizes that and treats you the same.
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  • EhlerDaveEhlerDave Member Posts: 5,158 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    You are a good man, that is why you are doing this. [:)]
    Just smile and say nothing, let them guess how much you know.
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  • sxsnufsxsnuf Member Posts: 2,952 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sounds like he has all the right connections.
    No expert, but a bad heat exchanger is serious stuff, isn't it?
    Like carbon monoxide blowing right out of the heat vents bad?
    Arrivederci gigi
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  • 84Bravo184Bravo1 Member Posts: 10,461 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    As DirtyDawg and EhlerDave have stated, you are a good Man, doing a good thing for a friend.

    Karma will come back around.

    I'd be proud to be able to call you my friend.

    -Ken-
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  • NeoBlackdogNeoBlackdog Member Posts: 17,241 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Can you get one of the guys from your shop to come in and give you a hand? (No pun intended!)[:D]
    Your hand's never gonna heal up if you keep stressing it.
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  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    I'm sure your friend will help you all he can John.It's the right thing you are doing for the friend and his family...Good on'ya mate!!
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  • GrasshopperGrasshopper Member Posts: 17,019 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get a SHOP HELPER, maybe the friend will pay him at least anyway.
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  • skicatskicat Member Posts: 14,431 ✭
    edited November -1
    My friends wouldn't ask me to install a furnace with a busted up hand. Get better friends. I am starting to believe you might have that personality disorder where you can't say no. I keep reading post after post where you are knocking yourself out for other people and it sure seems excessive. I think people are taking advantage of your kind heart and generous nature.
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  • 84Bravo184Bravo1 Member Posts: 10,461 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by skicat
    My friends wouldn't ask me to install a furnace with a busted up hand. Get better friends. I am starting to believe you might have that personality disorder where you can't say no. I keep reading post after post where you are knocking yourself out for other people and it sure seems excessive. I think people are taking advantage of your kind heart and generous nature.


    I hate to say this John, but I agree, to some extent.
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  • MercuryMercury Member Posts: 7,836 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Totally. No real "friend" would ask you work, hurt.

    You can only be taken advantage of if you let yourself be taken advantage of.


    Merc

    quote:Originally posted by skicat
    My friends wouldn't ask me to install a furnace with a busted up hand. Get better friends. I am starting to believe you might have that personality disorder where you can't say no. I keep reading post after post where you are knocking yourself out for other people and it sure seems excessive. I think people are taking advantage of your kind heart and generous nature.
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  • BikerBobBikerBob Member Posts: 2,745 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hoping you were able to be in more of a supervisory role this afternoon what with your hand.

    How did you make out?
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  • SGSG Member Posts: 7,548
    edited November -1
    You're a true friend,Oakie. Good on you[;)]

    On another note,hopefully he's a true friend also and will help you and compensate you.
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  • montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 60,159 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by SG
    You're a true friend,Oakie. Good on you[;)]

    On another note,hopefully he's a true friend also and will help you and compensate you.
    +1,,[^][^][^][^]
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  • EhlerDaveEhlerDave Member Posts: 5,158 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Regardless of why you may be helping take good care of the hand. [:)]
    Just smile and say nothing, let them guess how much you know.
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  • john wjohn w Member Posts: 4,104
    edited November -1
    You will be rewarded oakie.
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  • john wjohn w Member Posts: 4,104
    edited November -1
    You will be rewarded oakie.
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  • woodhogwoodhog Member Posts: 13,115 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    everybody hopes to have one friend like you.
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  • OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,526 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by skicat
    My friends wouldn't ask me to install a furnace with a busted up hand. Get better friends. I am starting to believe you might have that personality disorder where you can't say no. I keep reading post after post where you are knocking yourself out for other people and it sure seems excessive. I think people are taking advantage of your kind heart and generous nature.

    I totally understand what you are saying[;)][:)] He is one of my best friends ever. He never really asks me for anything and is always there for me. He asked for suggestions and I told him I would take care of it. I love to help people, no matter if they are a friend or just an acquaintance. My dad and wife both tell me to stop letting people walk on me. It just makes me feel good and useful, to help people. I guess that is the way God built me. My reward is waiting when I pass. Hopefully he will allow me a spot at his table. Thank you for your comment and I know where you are coming from. Oakie
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  • mjrfd99mjrfd99 Member Posts: 4,553 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Good friends help ya move- great friends help ya move bodies [;)]

    Your a great friend for helping a buddy in a jam!!!
    Yeah cold last night- dusting of snow in CNJ.
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