I wanna tell Y'all...

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04/13/2011, 08:35 PM
Ldub

I wanna tell Y'all...

Bout a little thing called karma...:yesgray:

In a nutshell...do unto others, then go further...:yesgray:

I've always tried to do my best with regard towards my fellow man, & never with any expectation of compensation or credit of any kind in return. It just feels damn good to help out your fellow man along the path.

Yesterday I received a gift that made the arrector pili in my arms stand up & take notice...:eek:

I've been fortunate enough to make the acquaintance of more than a few VX'rs around here. In Moab & points beyond, I've experienced fellowship & good will, & enjoyed the company of some mighty fine people who later became some of my best friends...:yes:

I would dearly LOVE to be able to list all the names & random acts of kindness that I have received from all the cherished friends I've been fortunate enough to spend time with...none of which would have ever happened without Scott (Boss Man) & his vision of what VXinfo could eventually become...:thanx:

But if I started naming names & kindnesses, I'd invariably leave someone out...that's just life, & I don't believe for a moment that any of those that shall remain nameless, did it for any type of recognition...you ALL know who you are, here's to you...:_beer:.:thanx:.:thumbup:.:heart:

Back to the reason for this post...:rolleyesg

I put "dibs" on Rons timing belt, then, a few days later, just couldn't take the $k1te at work any more & cut loose from the "butter line"...:yesgray:
Sort of a "you can't fire me, I quit" kind of a thing...:laughing:

Anyway, I pm'd Ron (explaining my recent departure from the realm of the gainfully employed) & put up a post rescinding my dibs.

If I'm not mistaken (always been "time challenged"), Ron pm'd me within the hour, saying that he would like me to have the timing belt...for FREE...:eekgray:
I'm not only posting this as a public thank you to Ron, I'm also posting this to encourage all y'all who haven't already discovered the karmic reality of the universe to ponder & realize one thing.

The more you put out there, (give to others) the more that will be returned to you. (x a factor of about ten)

If you've never considered it, try it, but be patient, it never happens overnight, (instant karma) and it's rarely returned from those to whom it was given.

Oh yeah...here's the REALLY cool part...Ron & I have never met nor had a phone conversation, IIRC, I've rarely replied to his posts...he's just that kind of guy...Sincere Thanks Ron!..:yes:

To all the karmnoobs...WELCOME TO THE NEXT LEVEL....:smilewink
04/13/2011, 09:03 PM
VX KAT

Well said Dubster! :yes::heart:
04/13/2011, 09:05 PM
Scott Harness

You're gonna make me cry!...tears of joy:yesb:
04/13/2011, 09:17 PM
Triathlete

Well said Dub...and we all know how deserving you are! And Ron...good on you for the kind jesture!
As a somewhat related side note...many moons ago I ordered a set of clear lensed from Ron. Even though the instructions clearly stated not to over tighten them, I did just that, cracking the lense. Not expecting anything in return, I dropped Ron a note with a suggestion to possibly include some spacers to prevent future "mishaps". To my surprise, a few days later I received a package containing a new set!
04/13/2011, 09:19 PM
VXjunky

without a doubt...good folk reside here
04/13/2011, 10:12 PM
Kona-Vs

Karma: good things happen to good people
04/14/2011, 05:39 AM
tom4bren

Dang. With all this nicey-nicey you reminded me that I still owe a fellow member my spare donut. It had completely slipped my mind. Now I just gotta find the dang thing out in the garage - it's somewhere out there in all that mess, I know it is.

Dub - best o luck to ya son!!!
04/14/2011, 08:09 AM
samneil2000

Great post Dub and good on ya Ron!
04/14/2011, 02:43 PM
MeowMix

To add to all the pleasantries within this thread, and love for this fantastic community: I too have seen this same level of pure kindness; it's not just from one, but from all members here. You are the most helpful, most friendly, all around greatest bunch of people ever. :yesy:

Furthermore, a special kudos to Mike Nomy: if you read this, thanks again for the VX badge; I didn't expect anything in return for sending that handful of torx screws out to you, and I greatly appreciate it. Once I'm done with nursing school, I plan on doing the traveling nurse thing for a time, and I'll inevitably be in your area at some point or another...so I'll make sure to stop by and get my first tattoo from you! ;Dy;

...good people, the lot of you. Y'all get much love from Meow :heart:

And good luck Dub! Unfortunately, you aren't the only one looking for a job -- people everywhere are starving for work, including us college students approaching summer break. I pray this recession will soon end...and I pray you'll find a great place to work in the near future :happyface
04/14/2011, 04:30 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeowMix

...good people, the lot of you. Y'all get much love from Meow :heart:

And good luck Dub! Unfortunately, you aren't the only one looking for a job -- people everywhere are starving for work, including us college students approaching summer break. I pray this recession will soon end...and I pray you'll find a great place to work in the near future :happyface

Thanks M-M & all who have been in contact, for their well wishes...:mbrasd:
04/14/2011, 07:57 PM
PK

Larry, sorry to hear you were put into that situation.
But as you say, Karma has that special property of making good things happen to good people.
Hang in there, and I am sure your next employment opportunity will soon pop up, and be better than before.

This site certainly is special - as special as the VX itself.

PK
04/14/2011, 09:51 PM
ron

hey Ldub... glad to be of help! Thanks again for the kudos. BTW, you should be getting the package any day now. ron
04/15/2011, 03:06 AM
VXR

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ldub

Bout a little thing called karma...:yesgray:

In a nutshell...do unto others, then go further...:yesgray:

I've always tried to do my best with regard towards my fellow man, & never with any expectation of compensation or credit of any kind in return. It just feels damn good to help out your fellow man along the path.

Well welcome:yesb:

I hope you show this new found belief to new members:yesb:
04/15/2011, 06:34 AM
JAMAS

Very cool stuff....

...I have been on the receiving end of mr. dub's karma. My new grill is his old grill....shipped fo free....
04/15/2011, 10:02 AM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by VXR

Well welcome:yesb:

I hope you show this new found belief to new members:yesb:

Nuth'n new about it...:_thinking

And as "they" say: "Hope springs eternal"...:yesgray:

That Al Pope feller is an interesting guy...:yes:
04/15/2011, 12:23 PM
Moncha

In reality, I never thought that the site would do what it has... I'm glad it has. I love hearing things like this..
04/15/2011, 01:39 PM
RamAirZ

Awesome Dub! I'm a firm believer in it too and Tom, you don't owe me anything. I actually don't know if I'm gonna need it afterall so you can save yourself the trouble of searching for it lol
04/15/2011, 02:05 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron

hey Ldub... glad to be of help! Thanks again for the kudos. BTW, you should be getting the package any day now. ron

All well deserved Ron...:thumbup:

Package arrived today...:dance:

:thanx: