Got a new saw today...sort of

So I was visiting with a neighbor this morning and I was talking about getting a wood stove and cutting wood.. He says well, when you need a chainsaw don't go buy one, I got a real nice one that you can use. So we go out to the shed and he pulls out a 036 pro with manual. 18 inch bar 325 chain. He says he hasn't used it for 5 years and he left the gas in it. Tells me to take it to a guy to get carb cleaned and he'll pay. I dump the old gas, put new in and 5 pulls later she's running. Too much snow to do much, but I did sweep enough snow off a big log to let her play. Now I know he won't sell it to me, he'll want me to keep it and if he ever needs it, I will come saw for him, he can't run one himself anyway, health reasons. I have several other things of his like that. Great guy, just doesnt like to sell things, would rather give them away....sort of

 

I always feel weird when someone gives me something "sort of". It always gets weird for me, if it works for you it saves lots of money!

 

I do too, my FIL is like that, but you always feel like there are strings attached, this guy not so much, I'll still try to buy it off him . If not I'll keep it running for him until he needs it. Anyway its been fun cleaning it up. Looked at a new 362 cm the other day, $720. This is a cheaper CAD fix for now...

 

Take the saw, treat it well and help out the neighbor when you can.

 

He'll have the peace of mind knowing you'll take good care of his saw, and that you'll be there in the unlikely event he needs a little saw work done. That's worth a lot to him.
He also knows soon enough he won't be here, and someone he likes will have a few of his tools and will appreciate them.
Take care of the old guy. Stop in for coffee, or take him into town for a cup, when you can. You have a good friend there.

 

Indeed I do, his wife has known me my whole life...changed my diapers when I was a baby, and won't let me forget it...lol, she knows to call here if she needs anything. My 16 yo son loves to go over there and hang out, they think of him as a grandson.

 

Don't feel guilty about a kind gesture from a friend or good neighbor. I too would rather give things away to family and friends and good neighbors than sell to them. A kind thank you in return is all that that is required. Pay it forward, which may involve helping your neighbor occasionally. What goes around comes around.