Yeah, people don't understand. That extra care and effort really pays off. Just today, I had ordered some parts at the local tractor dealer for my hay baler, and they came in last week. I haven't had time to go to town, so they were going to send them back if I didn't come in and pay for them... . The parts manager's son used to have a Dodge pickup, and I fixed him up, trying to coach the little brat a little in the ways of the Force... . needless to say, my parts are still there. Anyone else's would have been sent back, but when you're the parts manager..... now, I don't want to milk that for more than I have to, so I have to run over there tomorrow and check 'em out/pay for 'em..... It's all related. The kid working for me now, he needed a good reference for his Eagle Scout Review board..... turns out, four of the 5 guys I know very well, for over 20 years, and "supposedly" they all hold my opinion in high regard. Not that he needs my opinion, he's a fine young man on his own, and I told them that in my reference letter. But, it all goes hand in hand. Turns out there are a lot of people this kid knows that I know, but he's just never asked them if they know me.....
And then this young fella, he'll be something some day, I do believe. I'm certainly glad to have him on my team. But, like I told him, I can't afford to keep him on forever. Someday, someone will pay top dollar for him, way more than I can afford. Right now, I've got him, as he wants a fast Cummins Dodge!! And he needs a cylinder head rebuilt!! No cheaper place to get that done than here, and I'll let him work it out!! And he gets perqs... . I gave him 20 rounds of ammo for his Nagant last week, and let him shoot turtles with it this week, snakes last month, and a hog. He's living the life!! And I have a good helper, and a great friend!! It's all related.....
