Plumguy,
I was plumbing new homes, so the foundations weren't that old.
Previous to someone telling me it was possible in seven blows, I tried harder.
Five became mine. I'm competitive, I'll admit that.
In softball I hit a gounder to the second baseman that hit his glove and went straight up in the air.
I rounded first and thought of taking second, thinking I could make it before the ball came back down. Naw, better to be safe on first.
Another time, I hit the second basemen and the ball ricocheted off his legs into right field foul territory. Easy double.
Rldev,
Having your neighbor work for you is always good.
I wish my neigbors would work for me in their spare time.
Anytime you can get neigbors to work under the table you can get good deals. I don't really want "my" workers doing it though.
I'm sure my customers would love it if I were to give them the "neighbor rate".
Years ago people from church would invite me over for dinner, "Don't forget your tools!"
One of my more recent churches had me replace the plumbing for the entire church. I chose Toto toilets and urinals. This way I don't have to do anymore plumbing when I go to church. It always works. I talked to a customer that works for the Port Authority for the airport. He says they have the least trouble with the Toto fixtures there.
I plumbed my friends new home, and at some point he says he will side a home for me. I don't know when that will be. It's banked I guess.
I help some people for free, but I choose the ones I help.
People in need I've helped out too.