So Happy I Could Cry

[troy_curtis]

My wife works at a school. She showed the art teacher some of my work and some of the intarsia projects. He was pretty impressed, especially when he found out I have only been working on a scroll saw for less than 3 years. Then came the good news. He also works on a scroll saw and has a shop at his house. Recently a friend of his offered to give him an almost new scroll saw. She does not know what kind, only that it is worth about $600. He told her he will get it and sell it to her for $20. He was looking for more, but he knows I am unemployed and he loved my work. So soon....I will have a new scroll saw. I couldn't believe it.

I have an update to this. Today he told my wife that he is giving it to me free. I should have it in about a week from now. He is also interested in meeting me and maybe getting together for some work on a project or two.

[thumbs]

Troy, I'm so happy for you--It goes to show you and everyone else that there are still nice people in this world--probably we should listen to the "news" less--enjoy your new saw and let us know what make it is--best regards   Richard

[pddesertrat]

That is good news.  Yep, the world is full of good people.  Good people just don't get the headlines.

[Kragax]

Very happy for you. Like was said above, they're out there.

[Marcellarius]

Great Troy!!
when you get things you don't expect that's a extra blessing

[spirithorse]

Congratulations, Troy!
Glad to hear you are getting a good break and, if you don't find employment soon,
maybe you can turn out some projects on the new saw to sell for a few extra bucks.
God Bless! Spirithorse

[troy_curtis]

Congratulations, Troy!
Glad to hear you are getting a good break and, if you don't find employment soon,
maybe you can turn out some projects on the new saw to sell for a few extra bucks.
God Bless! Spirithorse

Thanks. I am actually working on selling a few things now and then. I have a cross I make that sells well. I am also working on getting a certification in A+ for computer technician work. The City of Phoenix is paying for that with a grant. That should help me find suitable work. The new saw is a blessing and I can't wait to see it.

[cdrover(Clyde)]

Just goes to show, you don't know where your next blessing will come from. Good luck and keep up the fine work.

[Danny]

Troyl You have Been Blessed and I feel your a Man that Deserves this Great thing.  Can't wait to see what you and he get together and Scroll.  Great Story.  Danny  :+}

[wombatie]

That is truly terrific news Troy, I am so happy for you.  Yes there are some good people left in this world we just have trouble finding them sometimes.

Marg

[rob roy]

Superb news Troy. Seems there are still good folks in the world. About time your luck changed, and ENJOY that NEW SAW. I'm sure you'll put it to good use. .
Rob Roy.

[Gabby]

That is truly terrific news Troy, I am so happy for you.  Yes there are some good people left in this world we just have trouble finding them sometimes.

Marg

I speak from personal experience there are a number of them right here in this forum.
Gabby

[pddesertrat]

Troy, Can we have an update?  Did you get the saw and if so what is it?

[chelcass]

Hey Troy, Did you get your saw yet?  What kind is it?  Hope the guy was true to his word.  \

[troy_curtis]

Yes, I got it. Sorry not to reply so fast. I have been crazy busy lately.

It is a pretty nice saw, not sure the brand, but I think it is a single speed older version of the one I am using already. I am using it as a back up with a different blade. So if I need to cut something fast and dont want to change blades I just go to it.

Thanks all for asking.