I received a note tonight from one of the folks that bid on one of my belts/w buckle and won. After I read his pm, I was blown away. I am always amazed at the kindness and thoughtfulness that exists on this site. This isn't about me -- it is about CoilSpring. He's the MAN!
Here is the pm:
I was honored to be the winning bidder on the TradGang Belt/buckle #5 and wanted
to follow up with you about it. Even though I'd really like to wear it proudly,
I feel like there is one more deserving to wear it.
I noticed that "Maineac" Michael Stenstrom, a science teacher from Maine was
bidding every time on each belt/buckle as they came up. I also noticed he
donated one of his handmade knives to the auction for the kids, so I felt he
should be the one to get the Trad Gang belt/buckle because of his contribution,
not only to the kids for St. Judes, but for being that mentor/teacher to those kids he
teaches every year - teaching is a sacrifice of one's self for the betterment of
others. Michael neither knows me nor I him, and I feel he is more deserving of it than
me. That is how I feel. If you are willing, I was hoping with your
assistance, we could send that belt to him instead of me.
Needless to say, I am going to send the winning bidder (CoilSpring) the belt, and make another for Michael!
The generousity of Tradgangers never ceases to amaze me,well done to him.
This is why TradGang is so awesome.
I love this stuff.
That's amazing, im always taken aback by you guys and its an honor to be a member here. Larry, you say you are amazed, but I think people are just trying to live up to the kind of generous and selfless person you are all the time, so good on you Larry . Everyone is lucky to have you here
Fin
Thats awesome from the both of u thats why I love tradgang
Wonderful. Thank you to ALL of you!
I am blown away. The folks on this site are an amazing group of people. I am honored by The generosity of Tim. Thank you so much!
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I am so very proud and humbled at the same time just to see the "leadership by example" set by so many tradgang members.
Anyone can see that it starts at the top but it sure as heck doesn't end there by any stretch of the imagination.
I can't say it or read it often enough.....
The tradgang family is just the best..!!!!!!
How stinking cool is this?...Way!!...I'm saying..
Thank you all!!
God bless us all!
May I be a servant as well, Mudd
Congratulations Maineac. We have never met one another, but maybe we should. I also live in Maine and I am also a school teacher. I see you're in Waldoboro, I live just East of Farmington.
GREAT folks on this site!
Kev
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:D I love you guys! That's why I am honored to be a member on this site, the generosity and willingness to help each other out is incredible. :clapper:
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I will echo what Charlie Janssen said.
Joe
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That is simply inspiring. I have to give another shout out to CoilSpring. I posted a question last week to the Gang and got some great input. But Tim reached out and offered his time via phone call, on Fathers Day none the less! He helped me understand the mechanics of why we do some of the things we do as archers.
Just another testament to how awesome this site and its members are.
That's funny you should bring this up Larry, I was about to post on this very subject.
Coilspring and I got into a friendly bidding war over a pair of made to order Oliverstacy bowstrings that Josh had donated.
During the bidding Coilspring pm'ed me to ask if I really needed 2 stings. He said he really needed only one and I told him that was all I needed at this time too. As it was, Coilspring won the auction for the pair of strings.
This morning I get an e-mail from him informing me that despite winning the auction he is giving me one of the strings and to contact Josh with the specs on the string that I need.
This site and the members here continue to amaze me. The generosity and trust found here is so refreshing in this day and age. Thans again Tim.
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Kindness restoreth the soul...mine especially. Gets me everytime. Thanks Larry for all you've done even in your time of trial. Coilspring, you & Michael are a cut above. Good on you other generous folks too. Glad myself to be part of the TG Brotherhood.
Once again this site shows its greatness through its members.Congrats to you Larry and Michael,you are both great souls.
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there are still good people in this world, but this site has avery large percentage of em.
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:clapper: Way to go Tim!
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I'm with you-in this day and time to have so much of the best of humanity in one organization. The world would be a better place if there were more tradgangers.
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Acts of kindness no mater how big go a long way. For those of you that don't know JC, he was fond of saying "It's just another deposit in your Karma Checking Account!" Doc
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I have spent good times with Mike and Larry and know personally they are great guys, and I have corresponded with Tim and am convinced he is too. It is a fine thing that each of them has done for the St. Jude kids and one another. I am fortunate to be the person who will be getting the St. Jude knife built by my old roomy Mike, and he very graciously offered to make me one that he hopes I will use in my future hunting adventures around the world. As it turns out, Gregg Coffey will be sending Mike some of the Koa wood and phenolic material used in my latest Shrew Classic Hunter and also in the one that Gregg is currently building for me, so I will have a matching knife to use with my gorgeous Koa bows. Mike will be using a slightly larger blade than the one listed in the auction that will work well on the larger animals I often hunt.
Larry is my good friend, and I have one of his beautiful gator belts and buckles that I treasure. I know that both Mike and Tim will love having belts and buckles of their own made by Larry. TradGang has some of the best people in the world among its members!!!
Allan
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This is why TradGang is so awesome.
I love this stuff.
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It is gestures like this that make me so happy to be a part of this place. Good on you guys.
Folks, here are just two more examples of generosity we find here on TG.
Our very own Roy Williams (AKA Mudd) saw the following arm guard on the auction bid to win
only to have it sent to meet me here in the USA upon my arrival after spending three years abroad.
A "welcome home" gift !!:
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1308832642.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1308832642.jpg)
And..another great guy, Matt Gundock (AKA Magnus)who is a sponsor here sent me a PM
a few weeks ago with another awesome "welcome" - a dozen custom woodies made to my specs..
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1308832348.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1308832348.jpg)
Thanks Mudd and Matt! You guys are prime examples oh TG's heart and soul!!
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