MacGregor,

I'm real sorry to hear about your dad's misfortune. Is he going to pursue the contractor legally? I have had my fair share of people stiff me for money, usually after the completion of the job, but never to that degree. It's amazing that people can sleep at night with some of the things that they're doing to others.

I've worked around masonry of one form or another since I was old enough to go to work with my grandfather and pick up brick and block scrap for five dollars a day. At the time I was just raking in the doe!! More than giving me a sense of earning what I got, I was able to see one of the hardest working and honest men that I've ever known create art out of nothing. I thank God that I had him to teach me masonry work but more so work and life ethics.

I really hope that your dad gets compensated for his work. Stone work is literally an art and some of the hardest physical work a person could devote themselves to.

Thanks man. I hope all is good for you also and that you are getting plenty of work.

Welcome and whatever you do, don't fall off the throne in your excitement.

Mason Man and OlChicory - Howdy and Welcome to the Scrap Yard! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> We're real pleased to have you join us instead of lurking, so feel free to join in our conversations!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Tom

Howdy Mason Man! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

That's a fine handshake you got there. I'd recognize you anywhere! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Welcome to The Yard! Home of the finest men and women infected with the knife bug distributed by Scrap Yard Knife Company.
You are just about in time MM to scratch that itch as well! STAY CLOSE to the forum over the next few days..... when the BIG DOG starts feeling his oats again rumor is there WILL BE A RELEASE!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Fresh Scrap Yard Steel!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

Ahhhh, what a way to say Happy Valentines Day. Last year Dan gave us The Scrap Yard Mutt for Valentines Day,here's hoping we get some equal present from him!

Big or small it will easily be received by all The Dogs here!
Welcome to The Yard and get ready for your next chunk of steel from Scrap Yard Knife Company! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Peace.

Welcome to the yard, Mason Man. We have had quite a few new folks to join this forum lately. I'd like like to welcome them all. I probabaly missed a few, but I am old and miss a lot! This is my favorite forum. We learn a lot from each other here and have a good time. We are all expecting a new release from SY very soon. Glad you can join the party! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Thanks everybody. It's great to be in touch with a great bunch of people. I have read posts from many if not most of the people here. It's great that you guys and gals take the time to welcome us newbies.

like the new avatar MM

Welcome!!

Welcome!

Welcome to the Yard, olchickory and Mason Man. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />