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Roy

16/08/2009 7:14 PM

Gloat



At a yard sale yesterday:

#1 - A box full of turning tools. Some were inexpensive types, six were Sorby's still in the
plastic from Woodcraft, and there was a set of pen-turners mini-chisels. None had ever been
sharpened. Total of 19 different tools. 2 unopened MT2 pen mandrel sets, 2 pen drilling jigs, one
pen assembly press, a box of assorted pen blanks, a pair of pen blank trimming tools, a dozen pen
kits, 2 new bottles of Hut polish, Hut wax sticks, two new long push pads for a jointer, centering
marker, tool bag, and a box of miscellaneous mandrels, spare bushings, replacement cutters for the
pen trimming tools, pen assembly tools, etc. Price $125,

#2 - Next to the box was a brand new Jet mini lathe that had been purchased to use all the stuff
from #1 on. I don't think it had ever been used-not even a scratch in the paint on the tool rest.
Price $150.

#3 - SWMBO went with me to this sale and was watching me as I looked over all these bargains. The
owner walked over to us and before he could say a word, SWMBO pulled two C-notes out of her purse
and handed them to him with the words "For the lot." Thirty seconds later I'm carrying a mini
lathe out to the truck, and SWMBO is toting that box full of turning tools.

Gotta love that gal. She's my real gloat.

Regards,
Roy


This topic has 11 replies

DB

Dave Balderstone

in reply to Roy on 16/08/2009 7:14 PM

16/08/2009 6:35 PM

In article <[email protected]>, Roy
<[email protected]> wrote:

> At a yard sale yesterday:

That explains the wind today...

You suck.

LZ

Luigi Zanasi

in reply to Roy on 16/08/2009 7:14 PM

16/08/2009 7:01 PM

On Aug 16, 5:14=A0pm, Roy <[email protected]> wrote:
> At a yard sale yesterday:

<snip of suckage>

> Gotta love that gal. =A0She's my real gloat. =A0

Definitely a keeper.

Luigi

cc

charlieb

in reply to Roy on 16/08/2009 7:14 PM

16/08/2009 9:44 PM

Don't know what the protocal is here - but in rec.woodworking -
the obligatory response to your gloat is

YOU SUCK!

[ usually said while turning green with envy ; ) ]

nn

notbob

in reply to Roy on 16/08/2009 7:14 PM

17/08/2009 12:19 AM

On 2009-08-17, Roy <[email protected]> wrote:
> Price $150.

I hope you get gingivitus! :|

nb

MG

"Marty G"

in reply to Roy on 16/08/2009 7:14 PM

17/08/2009 3:24 PM

You taught her well



"Roy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
>
> At a yard sale yesterday:
>
> #1 - A box full of turning tools. Some were inexpensive types, six were
> Sorby's still in the
> plastic from Woodcraft, and there was a set of pen-turners mini-chisels.
> None had ever been
> sharpened. Total of 19 different tools. 2 unopened MT2 pen mandrel sets,
> 2 pen drilling jigs, one
> pen assembly press, a box of assorted pen blanks, a pair of pen blank
> trimming tools, a dozen pen
> kits, 2 new bottles of Hut polish, Hut wax sticks, two new long push pads
> for a jointer, centering
> marker, tool bag, and a box of miscellaneous mandrels, spare bushings,
> replacement cutters for the
> pen trimming tools, pen assembly tools, etc. Price $125,
>
> #2 - Next to the box was a brand new Jet mini lathe that had been
> purchased to use all the stuff
> from #1 on. I don't think it had ever been used-not even a scratch in the
> paint on the tool rest.
> Price $150.
>
> #3 - SWMBO went with me to this sale and was watching me as I looked over
> all these bargains. The
> owner walked over to us and before he could say a word, SWMBO pulled two
> C-notes out of her purse
> and handed them to him with the words "For the lot." Thirty seconds
> later I'm carrying a mini
> lathe out to the truck, and SWMBO is toting that box full of turning
> tools.
>
> Gotta love that gal. She's my real gloat.
>
> Regards,
> Roy
>
>

sf

sbnjhfty

in reply to Roy on 16/08/2009 7:14 PM

16/08/2009 8:43 PM

Roy wrote:
>
> At a yard sale yesterday:
>
> #1 - A box full of turning tools. Some were inexpensive types, six were Sorby's still in the
> plastic from Woodcraft, and there was a set of pen-turners mini-chisels. None had ever been
> sharpened. Total of 19 different tools. 2 unopened MT2 pen mandrel sets, 2 pen drilling jigs, one
> pen assembly press, a box of assorted pen blanks, a pair of pen blank trimming tools, a dozen pen
> kits, 2 new bottles of Hut polish, Hut wax sticks, two new long push pads for a jointer, centering
> marker, tool bag, and a box of miscellaneous mandrels, spare bushings, replacement cutters for the
> pen trimming tools, pen assembly tools, etc. Price $125,
>
> #2 - Next to the box was a brand new Jet mini lathe that had been purchased to use all the stuff
> from #1 on. I don't think it had ever been used-not even a scratch in the paint on the tool rest.
> Price $150.
>
> #3 - SWMBO went with me to this sale and was watching me as I looked over all these bargains. The
> owner walked over to us and before he could say a word, SWMBO pulled two C-notes out of her purse
> and handed them to him with the words "For the lot." Thirty seconds later I'm carrying a mini
> lathe out to the truck, and SWMBO is toting that box full of turning tools.
>
> Gotta love that gal. She's my real gloat.
>
> Regards,
> Roy
>
>

Just think... the same thing will happen to our stuff in time.

Jn

"Joe"

in reply to Roy on 16/08/2009 7:14 PM

17/08/2009 11:40 AM

Concur with the rest, suckage happening.

LL

"Leo Lichtman"

in reply to Roy on 16/08/2009 7:14 PM

16/08/2009 7:33 PM


"Luigi Zanasi" wrote: Definitely a keeper.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Yes--not only did she get you what you wanted, but she saved $75 to boot.

BN

"Bill Noble"

in reply to Roy on 16/08/2009 7:14 PM

17/08/2009 6:43 AM


"charlieb" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Don't know what the protocal is here - but in rec.woodworking -
> the obligatory response to your gloat is
>
> YOU SUCK!
>
> [ usually said while turning green with envy ; ) ]

I've turned green, but usually used a gouge - how do you do it with envy?

kk

krw

in reply to Roy on 16/08/2009 7:14 PM

17/08/2009 7:10 PM

On Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:14:09 -0500, Roy <[email protected]> wrote:

>
>
>At a yard sale yesterday:
>
>#1 - A box full of turning tools. Some were inexpensive types, six were Sorby's still in the
>plastic from Woodcraft, and there was a set of pen-turners mini-chisels. None had ever been
>sharpened. Total of 19 different tools. 2 unopened MT2 pen mandrel sets, 2 pen drilling jigs, one
>pen assembly press, a box of assorted pen blanks, a pair of pen blank trimming tools, a dozen pen
>kits, 2 new bottles of Hut polish, Hut wax sticks, two new long push pads for a jointer, centering
>marker, tool bag, and a box of miscellaneous mandrels, spare bushings, replacement cutters for the
>pen trimming tools, pen assembly tools, etc. Price $125,
>
>#2 - Next to the box was a brand new Jet mini lathe that had been purchased to use all the stuff
>from #1 on. I don't think it had ever been used-not even a scratch in the paint on the tool rest.
>Price $150.
>
>#3 - SWMBO went with me to this sale and was watching me as I looked over all these bargains. The
>owner walked over to us and before he could say a word, SWMBO pulled two C-notes out of her purse
>and handed them to him with the words "For the lot." Thirty seconds later I'm carrying a mini
>lathe out to the truck, and SWMBO is toting that box full of turning tools.
>
>Gotta love that gal. She's my real gloat.

You suck, alright. SWMBO would make *me* get out the Franklins. She's
smart enough not to carry that much cash.

JG

"John Grossbohlin"

in reply to Roy on 16/08/2009 7:14 PM

16/08/2009 9:30 PM


"sbnjhfty" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Roy wrote:
>>
>> At a yard sale yesterday:
>
> Just think... the same thing will happen to our stuff in time.

Not if you train your kids right... mine will likely be fighting over my
stuff. ;~) "

I want the L-N No 7..." "NO, I want it!" "I said I wanted it first!" "That's
not fair, you took the L-N No 5 already...."

John


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