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Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:31 pm
by Henry K. Lee
Not really but seeing a young man confide in me about adolescence issues, on a bad path, failing grades, etc. To see him do a 180 turn around in 8 months is mind blowing. It is the most rewarding feeling and food for the soul to assist a young person on a path of life! I encourage all to get involved if you can with anything that interest young people in your respected craft. The pay is outstanding!

Donnie is passing all courses, clean cut with manners and etiquette, Just blooming! I am bragging but most of all..., PROUD!


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Humbled Hank

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:36 pm
by DHort
Keep up the good work Donnie. We are proud of you.

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:17 pm
by mgarrett
A big AMEN to that! Way to go Donnie! We're looking forward to hearing more about your accomplishments. Many good things lie ahead for you! :D

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:21 pm
by BillyBobsSpeedShop
Great to see that Donnie is doing good!! Keep up the good work!

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 10:21 pm
by Dallas Landers
Great to hear of your progress Donnie. I envey you learning from Hank. Im sure its not all peaches and cream but worth every minute. I cant believe you drilled all those holes in the bottom of Hanks boat!!! :D

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 10:40 pm
by Jeff5015
So glad to hear you're doing so well Donnie. I sure wish I was learning from ol' Hank.
Thanks Hank for imparting your wisdom on a new generation and turning a boy into a leader of men.

Jeff in Florida

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:48 pm
by DHort
Dallas, you have to drill all those holes in the bottom of the boat. How else is all the rain water suppose to drain out? This way if water splashes in, you do not have to bail.

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:57 pm
by Dallas Landers
I will take your word on that Dave. I know next to nothing about boats. I did look at one and bought it then pawned it off on Hank cause it didnt have ores or a motor! It did have some nice lightweight tarps and rope to cover it up tho.

The one Donnie was working on has a very nice motor.

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:58 pm
by Quickm007
Awesome Donnie! and Kudos Hank! We have a good new generation following us. We have to take time with them. "Chapeau" both of you!

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 12:31 pm
by Hudson29
You are a lucky man to be able to contribute something truly useful to the future.

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 10:58 pm
by Dmcneece
I am truly moved and motivated by all of y’all’s love and support. I’m honestly surprised how much my perception of life has changed and how much my life has really changed in the past eight months. About 9 months ago I was flipping burgers and thinking about dropping out of school and also had no idea how cars, construction, metal fabrication electronics, and machining really worked. I had really no idea what I was gonna do with my life I mean no sense of direction what so ever. Now every since I’ve started being mentored by Henry K. Lee my life as he said has done a complete 180 and all I needed was a push in the right direction. I hope in my life time that I can go on to accomplish great things and have some sort of impact on the world around us. Through an amazing golden opportunity in life and through hard work and motivation of others and an absolutely amazing mentor I will surely make something of myself and plant seeds for future generations much like how Hank has done for me.

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 12:22 am
by Duey_C
Good on you young Mr Mcneece and thank goodness for men like you Hank.
If I may Hank: Some "food for thought" Donnie, with your experience in the food industry, if you have a year or more you can also likely get into federal food inspection as a sideline or a mainline. Haha! My son is a CSI (consumer safety inspector) and a good wrench too.
Bless you both. :)

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 11:35 am
by John Warren
Great that you are able to pass on some knowledge. The lack of this is how things get forgotten. Thanks Hank! jw

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 4:31 pm
by TWrenn
Good on both of ya! Keep it up!

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:18 pm
by John Warren
[image]And we have 13 year old Carson, not afraid to dig in. Love it!!
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Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:02 pm
by Henry K. Lee
Miles of Smiles and a bunch of grease for Mom to laundry out!!!! Nothing finer that a young man learning and having fun!

Hats off Carson and John!

Humbled Hank in Tin-A-See

PS One day I am going to open up a dictionary and see the correct way to spell Tennessee.

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:38 pm
by DHort
Just like Missississipi

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:42 pm
by Henry K. Lee
DHort wrote:
Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:38 pm
Just like Missississipi
YEAH!!!!!

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:40 pm
by Don D
Donnie,

Thanks for keeping an eye on Hank for us here in 10-A-C. :-)

Hank,

How is that for spellin!!! :-)

Both of you keep it up the good work.

Dom

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:52 pm
by John Warren
You guys spell well 🙄🤔

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 8:44 pm
by Henry K. Lee
Frickin' Phonics!

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 9:12 pm
by Oldav8tor
Hank, your experience with Donnie is the kind of thing we old teachers experience a few times in a career if we're lucky. They are also the accomplishments that we cherish the most. Congrats to Donnie and my respect to you. I knew you were a nice guy, now we can add "great" to that description. My best to you both!

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:59 am
by Original Smith
The way to get youngsters interested in the hobby is to start them off young. Take them on tours, involve them in your garage activities, and stay active. It works.

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:30 am
by Burger in Spokane
"Poisoning the minds of youth". Probably not a one of us that wasn't
"poisoned" this way to end up here, reading this.

I do it every chance I get.

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 1:58 pm
by RustyFords
It simply doesn't get any better than this Hank.

You're a good man.

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:01 pm
by RustyFords
Dmcneece wrote:
Wed Feb 10, 2021 10:58 pm
I am truly moved and motivated by all of y’all’s love and support. I’m honestly surprised how much my perception of life has changed and how much my life has really changed in the past eight months. About 9 months ago I was flipping burgers and thinking about dropping out of school and also had no idea how cars, construction, metal fabrication electronics, and machining really worked. I had really no idea what I was gonna do with my life I mean no sense of direction what so ever. Now every since I’ve started being mentored by Henry K. Lee my life as he said has done a complete 180 and all I needed was a push in the right direction. I hope in my life time that I can go on to accomplish great things and have some sort of impact on the world around us. Through an amazing golden opportunity in life and through hard work and motivation of others and an absolutely amazing mentor I will surely make something of myself and plant seeds for future generations much like how Hank has done for me.
Good for you.

Keep at it little brother....you're on a good course.