Brand New Replica HWH Plungers

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Reply #75 – April 10, 2016, 07:46:21 am

Dang you're organized!!

Rich

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Reply #76 – April 12, 2016, 08:04:17 pm

Project Update

Tom called this evening - said he'd just talked to his machine shop. They were shooting for delivery on the 14th, but got a little behind. They are now promising to deliver the plungers and springs to Tom on Monday 4-18. He said he will not waste any time getting the stuff sorted into kits, and then mail them to me. I am HOPING to have the kits in my possession by the end of next week.

I now have full payment from 56 of the 60 members on my order list. The 4 who have not paid should think about getting it done. I do not want to delay shipment of the kits to anyone because of non-payment. And, again, a big THANKS to all the "early" payers! You really helped out!

I will update again on Monday, as soon as I hear something positive from Tom.

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Reply #77 – April 20, 2016, 09:56:14 am

Project Update

I received a email from Tom last evening. He will take delivery of the parts from the machine shop today. He then has to sort the parts into kits, and box up the whole pile of kits to mail to me. He has personal business to attend to Friday. He said worst case scenario he will get the carton mailed to me Monday (25th). Hopefully it will reach me NLT Wed-Thurs. I will then start packing and mailing my boxes ASAP.

I have received full payment from 57 of the 60 members on my order list. The 3 who have not paid should think about getting it done. I do not want to delay shipment of the kits to anyone because of non-payment. And, again, a VERY BIG THANKS to all the "early" payers! I have already mailed my payment to Tom ($12,600.00), and due to the support of our Forum members, I only had to cover the cost of 9 kits out of my pocket.

I will update again on Monday, the 25th.

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Reply #78 – April 26, 2016, 10:13:30 pm

Project Update

Here is where we stand - Tom got the parts from his supplier last Thursday (4-21). He and his DW spent all day Friday sorting the parts and dividing them into kits. They got them boxed up Saturday morning and took them to a UPS store for shipment. Unfortunately, there is no pickup at that store on Saturday, so the kits didn't actually go out until late yesterday (4-25). They will arrive here Thursday (4-28) in the late afternoon, UPS usually comes after 5:00pm. I will box up as many as I can and get at least SOME of them mailed Friday afternoon, but no guarantees that I will get them all shipped Friday. Whatever doesn't go out Friday will go out Monday (5-2). As I stated early in the project, I will ship in the order of payments received - early payers get first priority on shipping.

I am pleased to report that I now have payment in full from 59 of the 60 names on my order sheet, and a promise from #60 to send payment ASAP. That is pretty dern impressive! Tom was bragging that he had 35 members all pay for their orders as promised...we almost doubled that performance. WELL DONE!

I will report in again Thursday afternoon, after I receive the shipment from Tom. Might even post a photo to whet your interest...

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Reply #79 – April 26, 2016, 10:15:16 pm

Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie – April 26, 2016, 10:13:30 pm

I am pleased to report that I now have payment in full from 59 of the 60 names on my order sheet, and a promise from #60 to send payment ASAP. That is pretty dern impressive! Tom was bragging that he had 35 members all pay for their orders as promised...we almost doubled that performance. WELL DONE!

Fofums are the best (and tend to be overachievers

) Way to go, everyone!

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Reply #80 – April 27, 2016, 05:43:28 am

I never expected anything less!!

This forum and its members are exceptional

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Reply #81 – April 28, 2016, 06:20:07 pm

Two boxes from Tom just delivered by UPS! Now it's time for Jeannie and I to get to work. I will report in late tomorrow and let you know how we did with the mailing.

Bella is supervising the operation...

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Reply #82 – April 28, 2016, 06:36:32 pm

Chuck, that is a well fed little dog you got there!

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Reply #83 – April 28, 2016, 07:39:58 pm

Yes, we know. We keep trying to put her on a diet, but it doesn't work (for her OR us). She just went to the Doggie Beauty Parlor yesterday, and got her "summer" clip, which makes her legs look a lot "skinnier" than normal. She is a well-rounded dog!

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Reply #84 – April 29, 2016, 07:05:03 pm

Project Update

Thanks to a herculean effort by me and my able crew (Jeannie & Bella), we were able to get all 60 boxes packed last night and this morning. We just returned from the Post Office where we got them all mailed. Pretty much tied up one mail clerk for over an hour, but the lobby was almost empty (fortunately) so at least we weren't holding up a long line of irate customers. The total bill for the mailing came to $561.70

Jeannie and I took great pains to ensure each box contained the correct number of items. Tom had divided up the plungers, springs and O-rings into sets before he sent them to me. We checked each package of plungers and springs for the correct count (6 each). I did not count the O-rings in every bag, because it would have delayed shipping too long. I did check every 10th bag of O-rings, and they were right, so I trusted Tom on the contents of the rest of the bags.

When you get your package, check the contents carefully. I am sure they will be correct, but I am also sure I am fallible. If you are missing anything, let me know. I have plenty of extra O-rings from my own personal purchase when I started this project, so I could easily replace any missing O-rings. The rest of the items I am 99.9% sure will be correct.

The next step will be for me to send each member on my order list a PM, which will include your tracking number. It will take me a day and a half or so to get all these PMs sent, because I can only send 6 per hour (ForeForum rules). But you should have your tracking info before the weekend is out. The expected delivery date on all these boxes is Monday 05/02/16.

When you receive your package, if all is correct (or even more so if not), I would appreciate a quick PM telling me it arrived. I will check off your name on my master order list as I get acknowledgement of receipt. Once everybody's name is checked, I'm DONE!

Photo: Boxes loaded in the car before going to Post Office. (The granite sample under the boxes is for a kitchen re-do project)

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Reply #85 – April 29, 2016, 07:29:48 pm

Chuck, I thank you Jeannie and Bella for all your hard work.

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Reply #86 – April 29, 2016, 07:50:28 pm

What you've done is nothing short of "giving." Kudos to all involved!

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Reply #87 – April 29, 2016, 08:33:57 pm

Job well done

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Reply #88 – April 29, 2016, 09:24:35 pm

We really are a family. Modern style.

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Reply #89 – April 29, 2016, 10:32:26 pm

What a terrific story! There are so many steps involved to get this collection of assemblies thru production, order entry and delivery! That would make a fabulous article. Thanks for the great legwork! Paul

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Reply #90 – April 29, 2016, 11:31:24 pm

Chuck,

You truly deserve a huge "atta boy" for the work you put into this project. If we are ever in the same campground, I owe you dinner and a cold beverage of your choice.

Thanks for your work

Steve

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Reply #91 – April 29, 2016, 11:31:55 pm

Wow! Just wow

Don

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Reply #92 – April 29, 2016, 11:48:57 pm

Bella you Rock! Thank you Jeannie you too Chuck :-)

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Reply #93 – April 30, 2016, 03:50:39 am

Just think of all the group buy things Bella, Jeannie, and Chuck could coordinate in their spare time for the forum members.

Thinking out side the box now, but how about AC units, satellite units, lug nut covers, tail lights or head lights, LED clearance lights? How about spare filter bulk sales? The list of upgrades, or maintance items is almost endless to fill their time.

And of course I extend my thanks for a job, well done.

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Reply #94 – April 30, 2016, 08:53:36 am

Quote from: propman – April 29, 2016, 11:48:57 pm

Bella you Rock!

You have correctly identified the mastermind in this outfit. Without her, we would be completely disorganized. She keeps us on track, and on schedule, especially when it comes to her meal times!

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Reply #95 – April 30, 2016, 09:04:17 am

Nice Job, Chuck and the Gang of Two! A little motivation goes a long way to benefitting many in our community. It is some work but knowing you helped someone out feels pretty good. Thanks a bunch. Are you coming to help install them?

Roger

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Reply #96 – April 30, 2016, 09:12:12 am

Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 – April 30, 2016, 09:04:17 am

Are you coming to help install them?

Ha, ha.

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Reply #97 – April 30, 2016, 09:15:04 am

No! Really! Think how many grateful folks you would get to actually meet. You have earned our thanks.

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Reply #98 – April 30, 2016, 11:44:55 am

Thanks so much for taking care of all of this. We received our tracking number information; now anxious to actually touch the goodies!

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Reply #99 – May 02, 2016, 05:51:51 pm

Our two sets arrived today--right on schedule. Thanks again so much for all of your efforts to make this happen!

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