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04-01-2009, 07:15 AM #1Usagi Yojimbo
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Helping newbies...
...I don't do it. With the odd exception I don't help newbies. I stand back for a bit and gauge their interest "Is it rea?l" "Is it worth my time?" These are the questions that I always ask myself before I commit myself to seriously helping. I do not help until I am moved to help and am always sorry if I offer help before I am moved to, if that makes any sense. Well, I was moved to help one young man ( climberslacker ) before I even knew anything about him. I believe he is our youngest member. I invited him over to my house and we talked about stropping properly and shaving angles. I showed him my collection of straights, strops, and hones. I found this young man to be extremely well mannered and very interested in the whole process. I was very impressed by him, but his overall gratefullness touched and humbled me! He is an absolute asset to this little community!
He sent me a thank you card even, which is what inspired me to post!Last edited by JMS; 04-01-2009 at 07:27 AM.
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The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to JMS For This Useful Post:
climberslacker (04-05-2009), Jimbo (04-01-2009), Slartibartfast (04-09-2009)
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04-01-2009, 07:34 AM #2Large Member
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Well done to you both. It's nice to offer encouragement & restores some faith to see courtesy in return. It's getting rarer!
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04-01-2009, 07:48 AM #3Senior Member
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yes. People who don't use forums don't understand what a great tool they can be, and things like this demonstrate that I think.
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04-01-2009, 08:36 AM #4Member
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So true, Id have cut my damn head off without this place!!
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04-01-2009, 09:43 AM #5Mostly Harmless
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If you give more than you take and don't expect anything in return.. you will never be disappointed.
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04-01-2009, 10:08 AM #6At this point in time...
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Nice to truly know when you are appreciated !!!!!
Well played to both of you
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04-01-2009, 11:32 AM #7Stubble Slayer
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That's just great. It's awesome that you helped him out, and there's just something about a hand-written thank-you card that is so nice these days. Good on both of you!
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04-01-2009, 12:10 PM #8Senior Member
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Awwww....group hug....
Just kidding around, that's really great. Both that you opened your home and colelction to a new guy, and that someone still knows what a hand written thank you is worth! (doesn't surprise me that the smae young man is a straight shaver!)
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04-01-2009, 12:41 PM #9Comfortably Numb
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that's great guys... That's what I love about SRP.... It's all about class and helping out
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04-01-2009, 04:15 PM #10Member
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wow not only is it great to see people helping each other but also that more young straight razor shavers are interested i am only 15 and i'm glad other people shall keep straight shaving going =]
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