... most of all --
all of YOU!
A community TAKES a community to grow and thrive. Not just a few. An information sharing site requires two things -- information and people willing to share it. And that's where you all come in. About 27 years ago, when we started this site, all I knew was about two pages of info regarding stuff I'd learned just working on our '39 1/2-ton. Look at us now. All *I* know now would still only amount to two pages ... The difference is all of you.
We are humbled by the expressions of appreciation and gratitude for help that continue to pop up on Stovebolt. But it's not what Peggy and I do.
We see Bolters reaching out, in big ways and small -- providing links, images, advice to help solve a problem or two; taking a drive to provide parts, tools, hands-on help; mini-meets and Gabfests - fellowship that still brings smiles all around. It's great to be connected!
Besides a community that offers all that, we hope the Forums nurture a desire to help and share with others. It seems that grateful acts tend to bring out thankful responses. Thankfulness is a learned skill; learned best seeing it modeled. Sharing in small successes (even the smallest of them) is a real boost. Even in difficult or stressful event, having strangers step up and offer help, is appreciated. A "small" thing be even be to check the "unanswered" posts. Sending a reply, is like giving a nod that says, "We know you are here and are wanting to help."
When you’re grateful for all you have, then Thanksgiving is the road you want to be found driving.
Wishing all our Stovebolt Collective a Happy Thanksgiving.Be thankful for family, for your health, for friends, for your freedoms and for the ability to enjoy this great hobby!
John and Peggy
