What a wonderful surprise.
I just got a call like a bolt out the Blue. It was Rand calling Scotland fae Texas
Now when the wife answered the phone, she got all twitchy.
You see when I normally get a call from the US of A it is normally them at the Whitehouse looking for some financial advice. (TIC)
So when I discovered that it was my LJ buddy Rand / lilredweldingrod, I was really excited
A real conversation
What did we chat about?
WOOD what else!
&
Dogs
&
Lathes
&
Tools
Health being a bit low at the moment it was the best medicine I could ask for.
Martin Sojka, thank you
Rand that call meant a lot to me, timing was great.
-- Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, even as though 'twere his own. --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

















15 comments so far
PurpLev
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#1 posted 864 days ago
sweet!
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MsDebbieP
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#2 posted 864 days ago
aaaaaaaw that’s awesome!!
Gotta love our LumberJocks. They are the best
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lilredweldingrod
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#3 posted 864 days ago
Jamie, I’m glad it gave you a bit of a “pick-me-up”. I’m sorry my hearing is so far gone and had to make you repeat everything 20 times. lol But I must confess part was to hear your beautiful Scottish accent. lol A voice is so much better than just words on a computer screen. Thank you for the advice on the lathe mounting.
Our love to all and especially your lovely wife and your Jolly Rogues. Rand
BertFlores58
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#4 posted 864 days ago
Another heart beating LJ way of sharing… Keep it up LJs.
-- Bert
Scott Bryan
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#5 posted 864 days ago
I really enjoy seeing posts like this.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
helluvawreck
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#6 posted 864 days ago
Jamie, God Bless you. If you can help the US of A with it’s finances then all the power to ya. This sounds like a great conversation and I’m so happy to hear about it. However, I’m sorry about your health being a little low at the moment; I hope and pray that it takes a turn for the better because you’re one helluva fine fellow. Yes, Lj has a way for connecting people together. Thank you for that, Martin.
-- If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. Henry David Thoreau
Dennisgrosen
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#7 posted 864 days ago
HUUUURAAAAA another L J the best site possiple
ceep them coming we never be tired of hearing /seing them posted :-)
take care
Dennis
TJ65
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#8 posted 864 days ago
soooooooo coooool.
A friend calls when in need! and a Lj one at that, even better.!!
Have a great day
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Sheila Landry (scrollgirl)
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#9 posted 864 days ago
That is wonderful! People here are the best! ;)
Sheila
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Schwieb
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#10 posted 864 days ago
Having been on both sides of this equation, I can say that it is hard to explain the desire to connect with or be connected to another human being on the other side of the planet. A phone call is a step up on personal messages. Hearing about it is a feel good moment.
-- Dr. Ken, Florida - Durch harte arbeit werden Träume wahr.
swirt
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#11 posted 864 days ago
Very cool. Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Here’s to better days ahead.
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lanwater
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#12 posted 864 days ago
Hope you get well.
mafe
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#13 posted 863 days ago
So wonderful,
Yes a few words can do a big difference sometimes.
Besyt thoughts to both,
Mads
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rivergirl
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#14 posted 813 days ago
Fun! Fun! So Rand- does Jamie speak with a brogue?
-- Homer : "Oh, and how is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain."
Gene Howe
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#15 posted 812 days ago
The best thread in months…nay, years.
Hope you get to feeling much better, and soon!
Good on ya Rand!
-- Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
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