Thank you Cupajo!http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,963627#msg-963627Sun, 19 May 2013 11:46:21 -0500 Phorum 5.2.18 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1241691#msg-1241691 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1241691#msg-1241691
This AM I stopped over and replaced the fitting and enjoyed chatting with Gracie and her Mom for a short while.

A bright little ray of sunshine on a cloudy day if there ever was one!

Thanks for your replies Friends,

CJ]]> Cupajo 20th Century Tales ForumThu, 24 Jun 2010 15:35:49 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1241531#msg-1241531 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1241531#msg-1241531 Kelley (Texas) 20th Century Tales ForumThu, 24 Jun 2010 10:22:34 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1241523#msg-1241523 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1241523#msg-1241523 Royal 20th Century Tales ForumThu, 24 Jun 2010 10:07:35 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1241454#msg-1241454 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1241454#msg-1241454(This message does not contain any text.)
]]> Mikie 20th Century Tales ForumThu, 24 Jun 2010 07:45:46 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1241142#msg-1241142 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1241142#msg-1241142
CJ]]> Cupajo 20th Century Tales ForumWed, 23 Jun 2010 18:49:56 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1241073#msg-1241073 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1241073#msg-1241073
They just left today for Alberta to go to her high school graduation.]]> Wayne in BC 20th Century Tales ForumWed, 23 Jun 2010 16:48:52 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1241016#msg-1241016 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1241016#msg-1241016
She is a rare child today as most children seem too spoiled to even learn how to think for themselves and of others.

CJ]]> Cupajo 20th Century Tales ForumWed, 23 Jun 2010 15:16:06 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1240874#msg-1240874 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1240874#msg-1240874 Wayne in BC 20th Century Tales ForumWed, 23 Jun 2010 11:46:21 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1240873#msg-1240873 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1240873#msg-1240873
Three weeks ago I responded to a call to install a couple of toilets for a young family who were new customers. When I arrived I met the young wife/Mom of the family and was introduced to her beautiful 6 Month old daughter who lit up like a neon sign when I smiled at her and her almost four year old sister who is beautiful, wide eyed, chatty and exceptionally bright.

Her Mom asked if little Gracie would be in my way if she watched me work and I assured her that as a Grampa for six active youngsters I would have no problem with the child watching. As I worked I chatted with the little girl and learned that she was amazingly articulate for her age and perceptive in her observations of the work I was doing. (Its not rocket science Ya know!) She called me Plumber when she had a question or wanted to make a comment and once or twice she even handed me a part I was reaching for.

At one point I had to light my plumbers torch and I explained what I was doing and how there might be a small pop when the torch was lit. She watched with wide eyes as I completed the work I was doing and after scheduling a tub faucet install with her Mom for the following week I went on my way to my next job with a wave to Gracie and a bye Plumber from her.

When I arrived for the next late morning appointment Gracie was at nursery school until noon and I found as I got into the job that I needed a few fittings that required a trip to a supply house not far away. Later about the time I was finishing the last few adjustments to the new faucet Gracie arrived and chatted away until I finished and carrying my tool bucket, went downstairs to discuss the work with her Mom and to schedule another visit for the following week to install a faucet in the master shower and replace part of a tub drain and replace a broken plastic drain fitting in a wall.

When I turned to leave Gracie ran up to me and almost wrapped her arms around my legs, but stopped short when she realized the surface of my plumbers trousers was soiled. She looked up at me with her sweet innocent blue eyes and told me, Plumber, I love you!

I thanked her and replied with a smile that I love everyone and told her Mom that Gracie had touched me where I live as I placed my hand over my heart. I must admit to being a bit misty eyed as I left for my next job.

Yesterday I saw Gracie again briefly toward the end of the work I was doing, because her Mom had taken her to the beach and when she returned she watched as I put the finishing touches on the shower faucet. As I put my equipment away and cleaned up the work area Gracie told me, Plumber, I really like you. warming my heart again.

Its rare for a child to stay around and interact for the length of time Gracie did and for me to be so impressed with the active mind of such a small child. I complemented her Mom on how bright her daughter is and thanked her for allowing Gracie to watch me work as it was fun chatting with her.

I left that home knowing what a rare gift I had received in being able to share quality time with this child. Life as a plumber is not all filth and drudgery and after all these years I still find interacting with people I meet, young and old, to be the best part of the job.

Respectfully submitted,

CJ]]> Cupajo 20th Century Tales ForumWed, 23 Jun 2010 11:35:44 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1124616#msg-1124616 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1124616#msg-1124616 norman maassey 20th Century Tales ForumFri, 08 Jan 2010 18:14:42 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117202#msg-1117202 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117202#msg-1117202
I didn't know the particulars, but suspected it was something like you wrote.

Have yourself a happy hunting New Year!!

CJ]]> Cupajo 20th Century Tales ForumFri, 25 Dec 2009 18:54:47 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117201#msg-1117201 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117201#msg-1117201 halfdimenut 20th Century Tales ForumFri, 25 Dec 2009 10:30:46 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117200#msg-1117200 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117200#msg-1117200(This message does not contain any text.)
]]> Wayne in BC 20th Century Tales ForumTue, 15 Dec 2009 17:33:34 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117199#msg-1117199 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117199#msg-1117199
The fewer hunters that know that the more for us!!:thumbup:

CJ]]> Cupajo 20th Century Tales ForumTue, 15 Dec 2009 16:12:54 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117198#msg-1117198 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117198#msg-1117198Not everyone (like me) has an expensive or specific detector, they are sure nice and do a great job but it seems that one still needs to dig some junk:biggrin:]]> Wayne in BC 20th Century Tales ForumTue, 15 Dec 2009 12:45:54 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117197#msg-1117197 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117197#msg-1117197
Thanks for the reply Wayne,

CJ]]> Cupajo 20th Century Tales ForumTue, 15 Dec 2009 11:32:12 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117196#msg-1117196 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117196#msg-1117196(This message does not contain any text.)
]]> Wayne in BC 20th Century Tales ForumTue, 15 Dec 2009 11:03:31 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117195#msg-1117195 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117195#msg-1117195
I thought it was in too good a condition to be that old!

Usually the silver plating is etched away first and the chain loop shortly after that.

Regards to you all,

CJ]]> Cupajo 20th Century Tales ForumTue, 15 Dec 2009 05:24:06 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117194#msg-1117194 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117194#msg-1117194(This message does not contain any text.)
]]> ojm bc 20th Century Tales ForumTue, 15 Dec 2009 00:14:52 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117193#msg-1117193 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117193#msg-1117193(This message does not contain any text.)
]]> ojm bc 20th Century Tales ForumTue, 15 Dec 2009 00:13:27 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117192#msg-1117192 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117192#msg-1117192
Covered most, but un-covered some!

Hard work, but decent results,

CJ]]> Cupajo 20th Century Tales ForumMon, 14 Dec 2009 19:03:21 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117191#msg-1117191 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117191#msg-1117191(This message does not contain any text.)
]]> George-CT 20th Century Tales ForumMon, 14 Dec 2009 18:46:39 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117190#msg-1117190 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117190#msg-1117190
I am not an ice walker anytime!!

CJ]]> Cupajo 20th Century Tales ForumMon, 14 Dec 2009 18:32:22 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117189#msg-1117189 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117189#msg-1117189(This message does not contain any text.)
]]> Mikie 20th Century Tales ForumMon, 14 Dec 2009 18:09:01 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117188#msg-1117188 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117188#msg-1117188(This message does not contain any text.)
]]> Cupajo 20th Century Tales ForumMon, 14 Dec 2009 17:45:13 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117187#msg-1117187 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117187#msg-1117187
After over four hours of hard digging I took home three 10K rings, two silver rings, a bus token and a Madona medal of heavy copper that was silver plated at one time and has the date 1830 on it!

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Two of the rings are senior rings one from 1970 and the other 1935!

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Just to keep things in perspective I'm showing every bit of metal that was dug to allow me to get the gold.

I hand held the little Fuji Camera and most of the shots turned out fine.

GL&HH Fellow Hunters,

CJ]]> Cupajo 20th Century Tales ForumMon, 14 Dec 2009 17:43:07 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117185#msg-1117185 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117185#msg-1117185
There are a few spots where the hunting is not too bad now, but when the sand gets tossed back on the beach there will be much more exposed treasure.

It will happen sooner or later and all I have to do is be watchful and get out there when the time is right!!

Thanks for your reply Wayne and Happy New Year to you and your Lady!!

CJ]]> Cupajo 20th Century Tales ForumSun, 27 Dec 2009 21:03:45 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117184#msg-1117184 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117184#msg-1117184Lovely beaches those are!]]> Wayne in BC 20th Century Tales ForumSun, 27 Dec 2009 12:19:50 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117183#msg-1117183 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117183#msg-1117183
Current 17 Knot winds out of the W/SW, 52F temp and rain were enough to put a damper on my morning, but I know that sometimes the reports are wrong and/or things can change fairly quickly along the shore.

After my morning coffee and C. roll I donned foul weather gear and started my walk into an E/SE wind (?) at about 20Knots and a light drizzle!

Since I hadn't been able to walk the Western end of "my beach" yesterday I started out in that direction this AM.

The snow is nearly all gone after the overnight rain and warmer temps. exposing lots of trash for removal.

At the extreme west end of the beach I discovered that someone had removed the lobster pot I wrote about in a past post.

There was no sign that it had ever been there and at first I thought it was buried, but there hadn't been enough sand movement to cover it.

One of life's mysteries!

I decided to make a complete job of it and covered the entire beach picking up several pieces of aluminum cans and bottles along with the usual mono-line and plastic trash.

Near the eastern end of my beach combing the wind stopped for a short time and started blowing from the W/SW!!

Only a few hours off, otherwise not a bad forecast!

I found a syringe with a needle (covered) sitting high up on the wet sand where the waves had tossed it.

It's disturbing to say the least to find these things out there, but at least I can properly dispose of them.

By the time I got back to my van almost three hours had passed and I was starting to get damp from the rain and fog that was getting heavier.

The swells were still a little too rough for water hunting, but I will keep monitoring conditions while these temps are not severe just in case opportunity presents itself.

Thanks for reading!

Best to You All,

CJ]]> Cupajo 20th Century Tales ForumSun, 27 Dec 2009 10:07:37 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117182#msg-1117182 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,963627,1117182#msg-1117182
CJ]]> Cupajo 20th Century Tales ForumSun, 27 Dec 2009 06:16:34 -0600