Good morning friends, Having been a lurker here for a long time and a member for not so long, I just want to thank y'all for allowing me to be a part of this community, and to thank you for being such a positive and supportive group of people. You don't often see that on internet forums - it seems like in most places there are a few who are always looking for an excuse to disagree or pick a fight. I don't see that here. Folks here always seem friendly. They may jest at each other sometimes but in good fun, or even when they disagree with something said it's in a polite way - "Well, I've not had good luck doing it that way but you might" or something similar. Anyway, I'm not one for virtual hugs or any such nonsense, but wanted to let you know that I do appreciate the great atmosphere, support, and attitude that folks share on this board. It really is a breath of fresh air and a nice place to be able to visit. Y'all take care, work safely!
Woodtroll I think when you become part of an adoptive family, you appreciate each other more. We all have different points of view and sometimes that clashes but the joy, enthusiasm and knowledge we share about many things seems to rise above the disagreements. It also is because Scotty Overkill and the Moderating work very hard to keep all us children in line when topics get hotly debated. I am glad you are part of the family.
If you ever get a chance to attend an FHC GTG (get together) do it, you'll find the in-person comradery the same as online, maybe even better...I've been to many and we all get along like...like, well, ants in a cherry log!
Happy to have you here. What Woodwidow says is so true - and in the posts I tend to frequent, Mods don't have to step in often. That alone speaks volumes as we all try to respect each other and understand that this is a sanctuary away from some of the crazy stuff going on in the world and we just try to keep this little corner of the world away from really controversial topics. Scotty Overkill built a nice place here and we aim to keep it that way.
Thank you for the kind words. Just keep on posting so you can join right in on the various topics. Your viewpoints can matter as much as any others. As for Scotty and the moderators, just remember we were also just regular members. We still are but if need be we can offer help is settling problems that might crop up. Thankfully, because of the group we have, the moderators have little to do except to be regular members. I hope that made sense.
Woodtroll Everything you’ve said is so true! Folks are helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and some of them very funny too
Great post Woodtroll, and excellent responses from the members Yes, we’ve had some paint rubbed raw at times, but that happens anywhere in life these days. I see you’re in the same region as myself Woodtroll, so if you feel like attending a GTG is up your alley, feel free to PM me.
Thanks for the kind words! Its great to have you sir. I can echo your sentiments albeit 6.5 short years after I signed up. We're the dysfunctional family you're happy to be a member of! Yes humor and jesting are in no short supply here. One other thing I enjoy about FHC.
Nah, the Horizontal/Vertical is a No Brainer, Horizontal whenever you can, Vertical when you HAVE To, because your Back is saying “Don’t even Think about lifting that round onto the beam Now Which Oil Is BEST, or What Ratio is Best will push guys to fisticuffs, who can even agree to disagree about the Husqvarna vs Stihl debate, the only people that Win in the Oil debates is the Dentist’s Oh and BTW, what everyone else seems to have forgotten to mention , is that this group Likes, er, DEMANDS Pictures , “Pics, or it Didn’t Happen “ is often heard here Most have seen these, but so as not to be a Hypocrite I got Lucky, this didn’t even touch skin, not a mark. Learn from my lesson GET and USE chaps Most of us also have interests besides saws and firewood, that we often share Many of us also live in Beautiful areas And of course some of us also have Saws And sometimes our interests overlap Welcome to the Club Doug
