Pay it forward...

rockgolfer

rockgolfer

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I would like to take a minute and bring to light an experience that has changed me. It started a few days ago with an innocent enough email from a regular member on this sub-forum. The exact details and other party involved are not important. Fast forward to yesterday and I am opening a usps shipping box. To my surprise this package contained a smaller package inside wrapped with a hand written note. Ignoring the package(we will get back to this later) I unrolled the letter and feasted my eyes on this most enjoyable note. I was asked a few things in this letter, but one request particularly stood out. This individual asked that they recieve nothing in return, period. This is why I am writing this I guess. Not that this person needs any more affirmation of my appreciation, but that I would like others to know of a generous act. I think the world is plagued with the negative. Every where I turn its negative from the news to the local paper, even just good old talkin to folks. It seems that their is not much good to talk about. I have a favorite commercial that kinda fits in here. Now this is no way a sales pitch, it just fits in(mods can delete if needed)
http://youtu.be/frpp6DjCaJU

You never know who is watching. You never know how you help others or what a small gesture can mean to someone else, no matter the size or content. Without pushing my beliefs or values on anyone I just wanted to share this little sunny moment in my life. I may not be able to repay this kind person for their gift, but I can take a life lesson from this and spread it to whomever wants to listen. Pay it forward is the title of this thread and for good reason. It is the spirit of the action that needs to be carried on. I believe that the little things in life are what matter. Stop and smell the roses, share your passion with others. Give that helping hand when needed without wanting anything in return, you might enjoy it. I have already seen plenty of this around here but guess I felt compeled to express my gratitude and share my story. This is a special place, a League of Ladies and Gentlemen if you will. I am proud to be a member here.

Alright, alright, its time to tie this all together. This is a knife forum after all and we still have that other package to discuss. The letter happened to be wrapped around a tube. Its contents containing a most impressive example of the Northfield line from GEC. Now most here have seen my pics of the montana whittler #79 that I have and being as impressed with this knife as I have been. Purchasing a backup was something I was looking into and even stated on here. I have not pulled the trigger on that purchase and well I dont need to anymore. This one just happens to be my top choice. Ill end this little post with a few pics for your veiwing pleasure and to the gentleman that payed it forward to me, Thank You

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Jeff, I'm sure your post is well received by your benefactor. We've got some of the best people on the planet right here in this sub forum.:thumbup:
 
Awesome post, it's great to read your appreciation of such a gift.

Hats off to the fine gentleman who was so giving.
 
I had a similar situation on this forum.

I had not owned a traditional knife in 20+ years.

I asked a question about GEC on here, because a pattern caught my attention.

Another member sent me a PM, asking for my mailing address. In the mail, a Lovely GEC Northfield Yellow Rose single blade #73. Love that knife. Really pulled me back in to traditionals!
 
Great gesture and a very, very fine knife! I´m sure, you gonna enjoy it. Congratz on that one :)

This place is definitelly one of the best all around the world.

Kind regards
Andi
 
Fantastic!
This sub forum is full of great people and it's a good example of how to treat your fellow humans. I'm very happy to have found it.
 
Jeff,
you know, I'm being the recipient of a similar act of kindness, and I thought about starting a thread like this. A sort of anonymous thankfulness thread. You are right, and we all know it I guess: we're still amazed every time something like this happens, and at the same time we know we are part of a great family where such things are (unbelievably) common.
So, thanks to your benefactor, and to mine as well :)

Fausto
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:thumbup:
There are lots of great people doing wonderful acts of kindness all over the world. Unfortunately, people in a corporate office somewhere don't consider these acts newsworthy. The more time I spend talking to people, sharing thoughts and ideas opposed to just discussing current news, the more faith I have in people and our society. Spending a little time in the traditional forum doesn't hurt either. ;)

Be glad, and do pay it forward. Thanks for sharing your story.
 
great story rockgolfer. and congratulations on the new knife. and, at the risk of sounding corny, it's stuff like this that motivates me to try to be a better person. more generous. thanks for sharing.
 
TPVT, Its not corny at all. We all need some motivation every now and then ;)

Thanks all for the kind words, I enjoy this little corner of the net for so many reasons. The people here being #1.

Here is one more pic that really shows off this beauty's scales. I get a smile every time I look at it.

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