UBeaut BB is more than just woodwork to me

[Wood Borer]

A couple of events over the last week prompted me to start this thread.

Apart from Woodwork, how has the Bulletin Board helped you and allowed you to help others?

My examples include the wonderful turnout at Steve's funeral and the wonderful hospitality Jow (John & Janet) are extending to my Meg in the UK. She is staying with them for a week.

Then there are all the friendships where people drop in to see each other and help each other out.

I'm not sure whether Neil envisaged this aspect of the Bulletin Board but it is working very well thanks to his efforts.

[RufflyRustic]

I've met people online and in person, that I would never have had the chance to meet outside of the Forum. I have been supported, encouraged, laughed with, accepted and understood. And then there's the woodwork side :)

I wouldn't be the up and coming woodworker I am today, without this forum. So yes, I'll happily give back or pay it forward wherever and whenever I can.

The original question "helped me to help others...." Gave Rowan and daughter a lift to hospital one night.

Would I do this or similar again? Too right!

[ozwinner]

Group hug, group hug.:2tsup:

Al :cool:

[ozwinner]

I have to agree, I have met some really nice people here and some of the friendships will last for ever.

It also relieves the stress every night reading and talking to you bunch of reprobates. :D

Al :)

[dai sensei]

Certainly learnt a lot and made friends with heaps of members :2tsup: . Without the forum I would still be using the tools the wrong way, have no DC system, and still be in the stone age when it comes to woodworking (not the same as the dark side :p ). My shelf of finishes would also look bare :U

[Honorary Bloke]

I am still using tools the wrong way, but so what? This forum has resulted in heaps of friends and bigger heaps of good ideas. Great mates, a bunch of Larrakins, several Galahs, impressive sheilas and blokes. What more could you want?

[DJ’s Timber]

:wts:

[Fox3]

I must say I have been impressed with the forums here in a number of ways.

First off software that runs it is the best I have seen for the purpose (been looking at BBSs since Ward Christensen put up the first one in Chicago :-) and the organization is excellent.

The folks here are stellar and it is more than just a bbs, it is a community that seems to work - rare and wonderful IMO).

Great Job Folks(TM)!

[Wongo]

I agree with you WB :brava:

[ptc]

WB said it all.

[Glenn_M]

+1:2tsup:

Glenn_M

[Gumby]

I have to agree, I have met some really nice people here and some of the friendships will last for ever.


I can't comment 'cos I'm getting a bit teary. Imagine being a friend of Al's for life. It's tragic. *snif* :(




:D

[ozwinner]

I can't comment 'cos I'm getting a bit teary. Imagine being a friend of Al's for life. It's tragic. *snif* :(




:D

Gees plasticine boy, you didnt tell me this in the carpark last Tuesday.

Al :(

[Grunt]

I'd be concerned Gumby, he wants group hugs.

[Gumby]

Gees plasticine boy, you didnt tell me this in the carpark last Tuesday.

Al :(
Please, I think what we did in the carpark last Tuesday should remain between us. :wink:

[John Saxton]

The U-beaut BB has for me been a means to communicate across the WW spectrum & learning about all manner of approaches in WW from selfless folk willing to share their experiences and to aid in enlightening those of us in the dark.

The online "family" atmosphere,the lightheartedness that ensues,the readiness to assist in that cry for help are just a few of the well meaning issues that has been borne out with the camaraderie that abounds within.

All due credit first and foremost is due to Neil and the Moderators who give up so much of their time in keeping the rest of us inline,on line and informed that without a doubt gives this BB the richly deserved Kudos and is second to none in WWorking BB's.

Cheers:)

[kekemo]

The car park stuff....all yours.. keep that under your hat mates...
The hugs....nice...but arrange a few for me without the group....
As for us being all those reprobates etc..... YOUR RIGHT!:2tsup:

For me though the forum has been invaluable for quite a different reason....
Unseen, unfathomable, unbelievable FRIENDSHIPS.....
Your words of kindness, support & reassurance keep coming & keep me sane.

I lost my dearest Hubby to cancer, we lived woodwork...it was our passion & our hobby...
NO one else truly understands how much you miss something...until they lose it too!
The fact that everyone here loves their woodwork & have , been such a support to me....the witt & humor, the messages, its wonderful. Keeps me interested in coming back each night to just chat/message to someone....
My life is quiet but happy because I know I am not alone...there are other who understand.....THANKS THANKS THANKS:)

[ozwinner]

Please, I think what we did in the carpark last Tuesday should remain between us. :wink:


Agreed.

Al :-

[DJ’s Timber]

Agreed.

Al :-

Definitely to be kept between the 2 of you, the sight in my rear vision mirror as I drove off was not pleasant :o :q

[RufflyRustic]

So, to reiterate WoodBorer's question -

What have you done to "pay it forward" for someone you met or got in contact with through the forum??

[ozwinner]

So, to reiterate WoodBorer's question -

What have you done to "pay it forward" for someone you met or got in contact with through the forum??

As they say in the classics, make em laugh, make em laugh

Al :)

[RufflyRustic]

Feed 'em and keep 'em warm :D

No, seriously though.....

[DJ’s Timber]

I would have to say that I have helped by machining timber and cutting stuff for Thumbsucker and cutting and welding a support stand for Waldo

[ozwinner]

I have sent timber and different bits and pieces all over the world at my expense, just because Im a nice guy. :B

Al :)

[Wood Butcher]

I have learnt stuff about woodworking (and metalwork) that I would've never learnt from a book. And I have also made some friends through these forums that I will now have for life.

It is hard to explain to people what this place means to all of us but once they join and have a look around they always understand!

[echnidna]

:wts:

What else could anyone add, its all been said

[Gingermick]

just because Im a nice guy. :B

Al :)

I couldn't say it any better Al.

[bitingmidge]

Without this forum, I would probably have my dust collection system finished.

Ahh heck there's tons of stuff "passed forward" but I aint gunna share it, :p .

Cheers,

P

[Iain]

As a contribution see the 'buy sell and swap' forum:2tsup: (give me a coupla minutes to get it up though)

[Sturdee]

The hugs....nice...but arrange a few for me without the group....


Come on down and I'm sure we can arrange some.:D


To me this is a place to enjoy, a place to cry, a place to be happy, a place to be sad, a place to shake your head in amazement at the cleverness of others but also a place to be mortified by others stupidity.

But most of all a place to learn and share your own knowledge, which (unlike many others who only take :( ) I hope I have done.


Peter.

[jow104]

Meg is pleased to say she is enjoying her stay in Devon with jow 104 and three pics below taken in Cornish villages.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/devonwoody/megina.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/devonwoody/megnet.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/devonwoody/megsub.jpg


PS Meg John & Janet are participants of a vintage car rally today , Sunday, on Dartmoor. Pics tomorrow.

[Bleedin Thumb]

Without this forum I would have got a lot of work done!

[havenoideaatall]

I'll tell you something else - hardly a word is ever said in anger. (Unlike some other forums)

Most people are real gents (and ladies).

I find the collective wisdom and experience astonishing.

[rat52]

I posted a reply in box making and since I don't know how to cut and paste in this forum ( have to ask my son:D) I will type it out again.

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Never having been on any forums, until a few months ago, I am still in awe of the information I am getting from all the members who contribute here.

It's also very humbling to realise how little I know after 35yrs as a carpenter.
end quote.

[Wood Borer]

The weather in the UK looks warmer than here.

Thanks for the photos John, did she leave all the tools in the car - too heavy and too valuable to carry around?

[Gra]

PS Meg John & Janet are participants of a vintage car rally today

I would like to see photos of that. Which one..

PM me so we don't hijack the thread..

[Poppa]

I'm relatively new here, and I've been astonished by the depth of knowledge and the willingness to share (which takes time and effort). This is an extremely generous and friendly board, and I'm so pleased I stumbled on it. Much more than woodwork indeed.

[Cliff Rogers]

I typed a big long deep & meaningful reply & bloody spell checker ate it. :rolleyes:

Never mind, here is the summary....

It is more than a woodwork forum.
It is more than a woodwork club.
It is better than going to the pub.

Happy Birthday Gumby. :2tsup:

[Honorary Bloke]

I typed a big long deep & meaningful reply & bloody spell checker ate it. :rolleyes:

Never mind, here is the summary....

It is more than a woodwork fourm.
It is more than a woodwork club.
It is better than going to the pub.

Happy Birthday Gumby. :2tsup:

I'd give you a reddie myself, but Gumby will beat me to it.

That's not how you spell FORUM. Bloody spellchecker should have eaten more. :D

It is NOT better than going to the pub, and what gave you that idea? :wink: :cool: :D

[silentC]

It is better than going to the pub
I think you're stretching it a bit there mate :)

I came here for the five minute argument back in 2003 and never left.

That was never four years just now!! Oh, yes it was!!

[Cliff Rogers]

I'd give you a reddie myself, but Gumbie will beat me to it.
Got it already, thanks. :2tsup:


That's not how you spell FORUM. Bloody spellchecker should have eaten more....
Fixed now, I wasn't going to waste any more typing when some nitpicker would come along & point out my typos for me. :p


It is NOT better than going to the pub, and what gave you that idea? ...
It is 9kms to the nearest pub for me. :rolleyes:


I think you're stretching it a bit there mate...
What? Like fish you mean? :?


I came here for the five minute argument back in 2003 and never left.

That was never four years just now!! Oh, yes it was!!

2 months & 14 days to go.... (see, I can be picky too.:p )

[Bleedin Thumb]

I find this place more like a David Cronenberg movie

.......very scary...........

[Woodgrub]

For me it's the learning you get from the readings of others...

[David L]

What they have all said.

[Howdya do that]

The only way I could possibly "pay it back" is to out live all of the people who have provided priceless advice and ideas I have stolen and then pass it on to some one else.

hang on? Ruddy stayed at my house one night and I took a bagging all night:D
Does that count:?

[pawnhead]

I can see where BT is coming from. Without these forums, I'm sure I'd get a lot more work done. :(
But then, I wouldn't have learned as much, or enjoyed myself as much gabberjawing with like minded people.

Thanks for all your tireless efforts, Neil et al. :2tsup:

[Dusty]

This is easily one of the finest forums on the planet, for the size of it and the amount of active members there is very little bickering, which is astounding (a credit to the powers that be) as, apparently, many forums that get this big end up burning themselves out, as the members, for some strange reason, seem to turn on each other.

If you have ever thought that the censorship here was a little heavy handed, be glad that it is, 'cause without it this BB would not survive. We dopey humans still need a fair amount of discpline to survive.

I'm not a prolific poster, due to only being able to type with one finger in a 'hunt and peck' type fashion, so, many times I've thought of a reply, or perhaps, some words of encouragement but haven't bothered due to it taking me too long to type it out. But, I have thought it, and that's what counts.

So, whilst I'm here, in the mood, tapping away at the keyboard, I'd just like to say that right here, at Ubeaut, we have some of the smartest and most switched on members of our community and for that I'm grateful. Never have I logged on and not come away with at least a laugh, or maybe a bit of new knowledge, or some shed time inspiration, but mostly it's all three.

Ladies and Gentlemen give yourselves a glass of your favorite drink. You deserve it.:thewave:

[Honorary Bloke]

Well, Dusty, you are welcome, as I'm sure you are talking about me. (Well, at least the part about the dopey humans.) :D:D

[jerryc]

I'm very new to this site as the number of my posts show. General observation is that it's great and there's a great bunch of blokes and blokesses out there. I intend to stay around and just maybe learn a thing or two.

Jerry