NYSG June Pay It Forward Karma

[masterswimmer]

I will get out thank you cards as soon as I can, I really appreciate all your generosity and friendships!

usmc, please save the money for the card and the stamp. No need to send me a thank you. Spend it on things you need for your home. That was the entire point of this karma. You've expressed your gratitude enough for me in this thread. When we finally meet up, you can shake my hand. Just make sure you ask me where I've been and what I've been doing before you shake it

All the best bro........

[Pissed Off Patriot]

Yeah, we don't need no stinking card!

Just post up pics of stuff you do with the tools, that's thanks enough!

[usmcveteran]

I stopped by the dealer today because I was near there . I told him I needed a trimmer and a leaf blower. At first he suggested the stihl fs38 and bg55. I told him I also wanted to use the leaf blower for the gutters becuase I constantly have stuff falling into them and I want something that will have extra power without going way overboard because needs change and would hate to be under powered for something .

He then suggested the fs 56re I think, the one with standard grip and the bg86. He told me its not worth the money for the easy start models if you can help it because they will just give you issues down the road.

I plan on working them and look forward to trying my hand at edging with the the trimmer! Any tips?

[Pissed Off Patriot]

Wear shoes?

Sorry, I don't do any of that fancy stuff out here in the country. As long as it's green and doesn't stick ya, I'm good. lol

[Cgrutt]

Wear glasses.

FWIW, it's way easier to maintain an edge with a string trimmer than it is to create one with it. If you can rent/borrow a little wonder edger to establish everything and keep it going with a string trimmer you'll be way ahead of the game.

[usmcveteran]

Lol, I think it just looks nice.

[usmcveteran]

That's probably a good idea and better then 3rd party guide I found for like $70 !

[masterswimmer]

As stated eye protection, but nobody mentioned ear protection? That constant, loud drone of the engine can definitely effect your hearing.

[Cgrutt]

This one's done. We raised $505 for house warming gift and thank you to USMC for all he does around here.

Special thanks to the following members for your generous contributions:

SailorJerry
Phritz
THughes
POP
MasterSwimmer
ChickenShoot
4Ex
And 24Pink


I decided against Amex on the account of some small lawn equipment shops might not take it and bought a $500 Visa gift card and will be mailing to USMC tonight. The fee for the card was $4.95 so I'm shorting him a nickel LOL. Seriously, I'll give you $5 next time I see you if its a problem LOL. Congrats on the house and thanks again for all you do to keep this place running. Be sure to post up whatever you decide to buy with it.

[usmcveteran]

Thank you all so much! I will post up pictures the day of or after of what I am able to get.

[masterswimmer]

Great job CG.

usmc, hope this comes in handy. Welcome to the ranks of broke homeowner Quite the dubious distinction.

[usmcveteran]

So it was you lol!

[masterswimmer]

So it was you lol!

Whatchu tawkin' bout Willis?

[usmcveteran]

I totally assumed it was chicken lol

[masterswimmer]

I totally assumed it was chicken lol

You know what happens when you ass-u-me