Helping out an elderly guy

[t4driller]

I met a guy that lives on my way to work. I've fixed his saws and sharpened his chains for him a couple times for free. He reminded me of my grandpa that passed away. He's the one that got me into cutting/ saws. He has a load of logs that he was going to cut up for this year. He called me a month or so ago and said he couldn't do it because he got cancer. Asked if I would cut it all up for him and in exchange I could have some of the wood. This will be his last year burning because of the cancer so he didn't need all of it. I agreed and to do it and today we worked on one of the piles. He used his tractor with forks to lift them up so I could cut them, and had a young guy help move/ stack as I was cutting. We started at 930 and at 130 we were all finished. Was really happy I got it cut up so fast and he had alot of fun running his new tractor . Most of it I used a stihl 066 and 361 I ported. Also got some more run time on the 2150 I did. I had alot of fun and got to break in saws that needed some run time on them. Here's some pics of our day.

there's another pile to the left that I forgot to take a pic of.

 

[RI Chevy]

Cool. Nice gesture. Good karma.

 

[paragonbuilder]

Awesome!
Is he getting treatment?

 

[t4driller]

Awesome!
Is he getting treatment?

Yes, he's going through treatment now. He was having a hard time breathing today. He lives by himself and I go sit with him for a little after work. I like hearing his stories from the good old days.

Next Thursday I'm going back with my splitter to help him get it split.

 

[paragonbuilder]

Yes, he's going through treatment now. He was having a hard time breathing today. He lives by himself and I go sit with him for a little after work. I like hearing his stories from the good old days.

Next Thursday I'm going back with my splitter to help him get it split.

I can't imagine how hard it is for an elderly person. My brother was 20 and athletic and it kicked his a$$ when he went through it.

 

[t4driller]

I can't imagine how hard it is for an elderly person. My brother was 20 and athletic and it kicked his a$$ when he went through it.

Yea, it's a shame. I lost my grandpa to cancer. He was my best friend. I always try to help people out. Just the little things makes people happy. Don't see alot of that in the younger generation anymore.

 

[Redfin]

Nice work Mike.

 

[leadfarmer]

That's what we're here for brother, to help those that can't help themselves . Not much happens today like that to much selfishness I guess. I'm sure there will be blessing down the road for you man plus you had fun with a hobby you enjoy. Awsome

 

[t4driller]

Nice work Mike.

Thanks john.. wish I was able to come up and help out this weekend.

 

[t4driller]

That's what we're here for brother, to help those that can't help themselves . Not much happens today like that to much selfishness I guess. I'm sure there will be blessing down the road for you man plus you had fun with a hobby you enjoy. Awsome

Yes sir. Someday I'll be old and not getting around so good. Hopefully some young whipper snapper helps me out.....[emoji2]

 

[Wolverine]

Just the little things makes people happy.

Not only does it help them out, but it also gives self gratification. Good on ya. Karma will pay you back

 

[backhoelover]

you the man dude. to be honest you dont see that much anymore where i live

 

[stihl_head1982]

you the man dude. to be honest you dont see that much anymore where i live

True. I commend the OP of the post as well. Sowing these seeds of kindness will result in a wonderful harvest on your part. I helped a dear friend after he recovered from cancer with some similar things. He's 4 years recovered now and just helped him get a MS361. He is a happy man. Thanks for posting. I pray this guy lives a good while and your memories will be sweet.

 

[t4driller]

Thank you , I didn't start this thread to get praise or a pat on the back. It's just how I am and what I normally do. I'm sure everyone hear would have done the same if put in this situation. There's a great group of guys here that help complete strangers out on a daily basis. Hopefully I get to personally meet most of you and shake your hands. I need to start posting more often, but i get side tracked with life easily.

 

[paragonbuilder]

Yes sir. Someday I'll be old and not getting around so good. Hopefully some young whipper snapper helps me out.....[emoji2]

There will be someone...[emoji106]

 

[t4driller]

Just finished up splitting what we cut last week. We both started at 915 this morning. Had a little friendly race. He was running the levers on his splitter and had a 18 year kid feeding it. I was by myself[emoji20] [emoji20] . He finished 20 minutes ahead of me. My pile looks a little bigger then his. He was all happy he won and said how slow my splitter is. I just let him live in the glory.. all in all had fun and got alot split.

 

[t4driller]

Forgot the pics...

mines the pile with the truck in between. I'm keeping the wood on the right of the truck.

 

[stihl_head1982]

There will be someone...[emoji106]

Yes there will!

 

[Mastermind]

Thanks for sharing.

 

[USMC615]

Hand salute to you, @t4driller...you did good man. Things will come back to you in spades one day brother.