Official 08 "Pay It Forward Holiday" Thread
12-06-2008, 08:39 PM
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12-06-2008, 11:37 PM
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12-07-2008, 01:32 PM
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Will be shipping it out this week ! Happy Holidays.......... Hey chip big props on this my friend goes to show you who the #1 vendor on this site is... way to step it up!! Happy Holidays
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12-07-2008, 06:10 PM
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12-07-2008, 11:18 PM
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Chip, I'd like to thank you for keeping the 'pay it forward' tradition going here. I think it's a great thing to do. I also practice the 'random act of kindness' when I can. For our friends here who might not understand the meaning of what this is all about, I thought maybe a short history of the concept might be helpfull. Not preaching here, just thought others might find this interesting:
The concept was described by Benjamin Franklin, in a letter to Benjamin Webb dated April 22, 1784:
I do not pretend to give such a Sum; I only lend it to you. When you meet with another honest Man in similar Distress, you must pay me by lending this Sum to him; enjoining him to discharge the Debt by a like operation, when he shall be able, and shall meet with another opportunity. I hope it may thus go thro' many hands, before it meets with a Knave that will stop its Progress. This is a trick of mine for doing a deal of good with a little money.
The term "pay it forward" was coined, or at least popularized, by Robert A. Heinlein in his book Between Planets, published in 1951:
'The banker reached into the folds of his gown, pulled out a single credit note. "But eat first — a full belly steadies the judgment. Do me the honor of accepting this as our welcome to the newcomer."
His pride said no; his stomach said YES! Don took it and said, "Uh, thanks! That's awfully kind of you. I'll pay it back, first chance."
"Instead, pay it forward to some other brother who needs it."'
So, you don't necessarily have to even pay it forward here if you don't have anything appropriate right now to offer. Pay it to some other person you come across when you do have something in payment.
I hope you have a fantastic Christmas, waves to you all!
The concept was described by Benjamin Franklin, in a letter to Benjamin Webb dated April 22, 1784:
I do not pretend to give such a Sum; I only lend it to you. When you meet with another honest Man in similar Distress, you must pay me by lending this Sum to him; enjoining him to discharge the Debt by a like operation, when he shall be able, and shall meet with another opportunity. I hope it may thus go thro' many hands, before it meets with a Knave that will stop its Progress. This is a trick of mine for doing a deal of good with a little money.
The term "pay it forward" was coined, or at least popularized, by Robert A. Heinlein in his book Between Planets, published in 1951:
'The banker reached into the folds of his gown, pulled out a single credit note. "But eat first — a full belly steadies the judgment. Do me the honor of accepting this as our welcome to the newcomer."
His pride said no; his stomach said YES! Don took it and said, "Uh, thanks! That's awfully kind of you. I'll pay it back, first chance."
"Instead, pay it forward to some other brother who needs it."'
So, you don't necessarily have to even pay it forward here if you don't have anything appropriate right now to offer. Pay it to some other person you come across when you do have something in payment.
I hope you have a fantastic Christmas, waves to you all!
12-09-2008, 12:39 PM
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Chip, I'd like to thank you for keeping the 'pay it forward' tradition going here. I think it's a great thing to do. I also practice the 'random act of kindness' when I can. For our friends here who might not understand the meaning of what this is all about, I thought maybe a short history of the concept might be helpfull. Not preaching here, just thought others might find this interesting:
The concept was described by Benjamin Franklin, in a letter to Benjamin Webb dated April 22, 1784:
I do not pretend to give such a Sum; I only lend it to you. When you meet with another honest Man in similar Distress, you must pay me by lending this Sum to him; enjoining him to discharge the Debt by a like operation, when he shall be able, and shall meet with another opportunity. I hope it may thus go thro' many hands, before it meets with a Knave that will stop its Progress. This is a trick of mine for doing a deal of good with a little money.
The term "pay it forward" was coined, or at least popularized, by Robert A. Heinlein in his book Between Planets, published in 1951:
'The banker reached into the folds of his gown, pulled out a single credit note. "But eat first — a full belly steadies the judgment. Do me the honor of accepting this as our welcome to the newcomer."
His pride said no; his stomach said YES! Don took it and said, "Uh, thanks! That's awfully kind of you. I'll pay it back, first chance."
"Instead, pay it forward to some other brother who needs it."'
So, you don't necessarily have to even pay it forward here if you don't have anything appropriate right now to offer. Pay it to some other person you come across when you do have something in payment.
I hope you have a fantastic Christmas, waves to you all!
The concept was described by Benjamin Franklin, in a letter to Benjamin Webb dated April 22, 1784:
I do not pretend to give such a Sum; I only lend it to you. When you meet with another honest Man in similar Distress, you must pay me by lending this Sum to him; enjoining him to discharge the Debt by a like operation, when he shall be able, and shall meet with another opportunity. I hope it may thus go thro' many hands, before it meets with a Knave that will stop its Progress. This is a trick of mine for doing a deal of good with a little money.
The term "pay it forward" was coined, or at least popularized, by Robert A. Heinlein in his book Between Planets, published in 1951:
'The banker reached into the folds of his gown, pulled out a single credit note. "But eat first — a full belly steadies the judgment. Do me the honor of accepting this as our welcome to the newcomer."
His pride said no; his stomach said YES! Don took it and said, "Uh, thanks! That's awfully kind of you. I'll pay it back, first chance."
"Instead, pay it forward to some other brother who needs it."'
So, you don't necessarily have to even pay it forward here if you don't have anything appropriate right now to offer. Pay it to some other person you come across when you do have something in payment.
I hope you have a fantastic Christmas, waves to you all!
Peace
Chip
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12-09-2008, 01:27 PM
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I have a ladies pink vintage wash corvette t-shirt size XL
It has a few flowers and the corvette logo on it. Was washed and is now hanging in my closet.
Shipping is on me!!
Mery Christmas ya'll!
It has a few flowers and the corvette logo on it. Was washed and is now hanging in my closet.
Shipping is on me!!
Mery Christmas ya'll!
12-09-2008, 02:01 PM
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I am badly in need of some newer rotors. I don't have much corvette related to trade, but I'll come up with something to offer up.
12-09-2008, 09:46 PM
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I have a blue ladies T-shirt . It has been washed but never worn. (thought it would shrink). It a 2X w/ blue flowers and white corvette script. V neck.
Shipping on me! Happy Holidays!!
And I have to add what a great idea this is
Shipping on me! Happy Holidays!!
And I have to add what a great idea this is
12-09-2008, 10:10 PM
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