$100 surprise

@TheHorse (205158)
Walnut Creek, California
November 7, 2017 11:31am CST
A friend showed up the other night and dropped six boards and $100 on my floor. Apparently these are a part of some fancy bookshelves, and he scored them at a yard sale for next to nothing. He says they're worth about $400. My task is to patch any missing veneer and sand and oil them. I'm about half way done, and it's not a really difficult project. There's one major "rebuild" on the back side of one of the boards, and I'm almost done with that. He says he wants to pay me a bit more after they're done, but I told him he doesn't have to.
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James Higgins
@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Nov 17
That is a useful skill you have.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Nov 17
@JamesHxstatic Taylors are good guitars!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Nov 17
I hope I never stop enjoying it. Seeing wood grain "pop" still makes me smile. Maybe I'll attach a photo of the back of my Martin just because I can.
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James Higgins
@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Nov 17
@TheHorse Very nice. That made me take a look at my Taylor, has a nice grain, but not as luxurious.
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Sue H.
@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
7 Nov 17
Hey, nice to be paid upfront, huh? By the way, I never noticed your uncanny resemblance to Heisenerg before.
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Sue H.
@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
7 Nov 17
or Heisenberg, either.
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Sue H.
@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
8 Nov 17
@TheHorse yeh, same here. I miss it. My son and his wife live in Santa Fe . They picked me up a bunch of Breaking Bad merchandise one Christmas.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Nov 17
@CinnamonGrl One of my kid clients said I reminded him of Walter White, so I went with it. I love that show--dark humor is my favorite kind.
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simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
7 Nov 17
Oh nice! Happy for you!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Nov 17
It's cool having a hobby that makes money.
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simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
7 Nov 17
@TheHorse Yes. I also love making money while enjoying it
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Nov 17
@m_audrey6788 What's your favorite way?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325255)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Nov 17
That sounds a lot for bookshelves. I'm sure he is pleased to have someone able to restore them. And isn't it nice to be paid upfront?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Nov 17
It's Nice to be paid upfront. But trust most of the people I work with. I've posted about the notable exception to that rule, and will again. He owes me about $1400 and has gone into "hiding."
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325255)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Nov 17
@TheHorse He might turn up when he wants something else repaired.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129371)
• Israel
8 Nov 17
What is he going to do with them?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Nov 17
@Hannihar I'll ask him to take a picture. He has good taste.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Nov 17
They're fancy bookshelves. I'm not sure what he'll put on them.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129371)
• Israel
8 Nov 17
@TheHorse You are a good friend to help him even though he is paying you for it. I hope he has something nice in mind to put on them. Can we see them when they are done?
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April
@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
7 Nov 17
They're pretty.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Nov 17
Three are already done.
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April
@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
8 Nov 17
@TheHorse good job horse, you may have a sugar cube.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Nov 17
patgalca
@patgalca (18174)
• Orangeville, Ontario
8 Nov 17
Wish someone would come and drop a few bucks my way. lol! You sound like you've got a talent for this kind of thing. Good luck with it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Nov 17
I'm glad I stumbled upon this hobby.
bonnie
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
7 Nov 17
wow thats some good luck. good thing you are so good at your job
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Nov 17
This is just a hobby. But I have gotten pretty good at it over the years. It's also really relaxing.
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Nov 17
That's awesome! I'm sure they will look good when your done. =)
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Nov 17
The pretty wood is there. I'll just bring out the grain.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (457249)
• Switzerland
8 Nov 17
Well $100 to do something I like would be very welcome.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (457249)
• Switzerland
9 Nov 17
@TheHorse I am sure he will be happy and ready to pay more.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Nov 17
Yeppers. It's just fun. I'll have the last three shelves ready for him by next weekend.
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Fleur
@Fleura (29097)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
It's lovely to be able to make something useful and beautiful again - and if you get paid for it, that's even better.
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Fleur
@Fleura (29097)
• United Kingdom
12 Nov 17
@TheHorse Ooh is that really you? Very nice!
Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Nov 17
That goes to show how good you are in this field, forget the headlight and rims, go for the gold of restoring wood.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Nov 17
It takes me weeks to complete a wood restoration project, due to drying time. Maybe I'll finance my new shoppe by doing rims.
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Nov 17
Nice little profitable project for you.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Nov 17
Yeppers. I kind of like this hobby! Glad I never took up golfing.
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Faye
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
7 Nov 17
Nice! Will you be able to see the finished shelf when it's all together?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Nov 17
I'll ask him to send me a picture. Here's three boards done.
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Faye
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
8 Nov 17
@TheHorse Nice work! I'd like to see the bookcase, too when he sends the photo
DE
@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
14 Nov 17
It sounds like both of you will come out ahead in this deal, pony. I'd be interested in seeing the bookshelf when you get it finished.
Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
8 Nov 17
That's cool. I could use a hundred bucks right now.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205158)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Nov 17
Me too. Always.
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