Ron, You did not need to add wood to the fire. That was not needed.
Hunter216 asked for information about wood blocks which I asked SBO also in a private message to address to another individual which I did. I received a message why I was taking so long to get that information. It came from another owner, not Hunter216, which is why I said in this thread to hold your britches which many of us in my neck of the woods simply states give me time without naming that individual since he was following this thread. Then Hunter216 made comments which I addressed and now all the fuss. Heck damned if I do and damned if I don't. At that point I simply drop the subject and move on to others I am helping.
What the two of you do not realize, I have many who call, write or send me messages for help as well as traveling.. The other day, I drove 100 miles to help rewire a boat bringing the tools needed along with some supplies and got the job done. I did not ask for any reimbursement after a `12 hour day. Three months following triple by pass open heart surgery,, I helped a fellow to launch his 260 out of state as he was concerned with the overhead wires at the edge of the water. That was a two long day trip leaving at 4 am and returning at midnight the following day all on my nickle. The research I do sometimes is extensive leaving me little time for my train hobby. I go direct to those who know or where I can find that information some of whom are retired and out of friendship, they help.. When someone posts and does not respond, there are cases they never get back and to many of us that can be frustrating not knowing if an emergency or not. One time at Smith Mt. Lake, I was called in the middle of the night as the owner's boat was sinking. Got the boat out determing what caused the leak only to return the next day to repair it. Did not ask for any reimbursement. The list goes on and I have several major projects when the weather turns to help out fellow sailors. As to that reference of two days, yes I was trying to get the poster to respond because in some cases we do not know if an emergency and if the individual will respond back when I have a lot on my plate. Yesterday alone I spent all day regarding boats and not one second to myself or hobby.
I was asked for information which I was trying to get for an individual and this is the thanks I get which has gone too far. There is another old expression, Enough is enough. So with this I will be finishing up some responses and then like Jackdaw, take a break. I will accept private messages and calls to whom I gave out my phone number. Now to enjoy retirement spending more time with my wife and my train hobby.
