Comments on: The Story Of Generators – How The Power Came Into Being http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:45:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: gspecial http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being/comment-page-1#comment-176 gspecial Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:42:59 +0000 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being#comment-176 These people are inconsiderate jerks. They're out for what they can get. No sense of neighborliness. Here's the thing: you sound like survivalists (sorry, not sure if that's the right word or even if it's considered negative--no offense intended). Is it possible that in your neighbors' eyes you're the 'weird' neighbors? Maybe they don't respect you. The next time this happens (and it will happen again), don't offer them goodies. If they come and say they need something (and no one _needs_ shower water, by the way), you can give it to them. I would be delighted to have neighbors like you. If you had given me all this stuff I would have insisted on replacing it and invited you over for the world's best dinner, once the power came back on. I would have given you a beautiful thank you card and I would also have asked your advice on what kind of generator to buy for myself. (I can live without TV and electric lights, but I hate the thought of all my food going bad.) And then--because I like writing and sharing knowledge--I would have written a freelance article for the local paper. I would have interviewed people about their experiences during the power outage and (with your permission) explained how you coped so well. And--seriously--my whole family is like this, so when I told my mom on the phone about how you helped me out SHE would have written you a thank you letter, too! But, going forward: don't hold it against these people. They won't change, but it doesn't need to be on your mind. As long as they're not kicking your cat or keying your car, you can live with them.<br><b>References : </b><br> These people are inconsiderate jerks. They’re out for what they can get. No sense of neighborliness.

Here’s the thing: you sound like survivalists (sorry, not sure if that’s the right word or even if it’s considered negative–no offense intended). Is it possible that in your neighbors’ eyes you’re the ‘weird’ neighbors? Maybe they don’t respect you.

The next time this happens (and it will happen again), don’t offer them goodies. If they come and say they need something (and no one _needs_ shower water, by the way), you can give it to them.

I would be delighted to have neighbors like you. If you had given me all this stuff I would have insisted on replacing it and invited you over for the world’s best dinner, once the power came back on. I would have given you a beautiful thank you card and I would also have asked your advice on what kind of generator to buy for myself. (I can live without TV and electric lights, but I hate the thought of all my food going bad.)

And then–because I like writing and sharing knowledge–I would have written a freelance article for the local paper. I would have interviewed people about their experiences during the power outage and (with your permission) explained how you coped so well.

And–seriously–my whole family is like this, so when I told my mom on the phone about how you helped me out SHE would have written you a thank you letter, too!

But, going forward: don’t hold it against these people. They won’t change, but it doesn’t need to be on your mind. As long as they’re not kicking your cat or keying your car, you can live with them.
References :

]]> By: amawirepuller http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being/comment-page-1#comment-175 amawirepuller Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:40:59 +0000 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being#comment-175 No. People used to have to depend on each other for protection and other things so they used to be more like extended families. Now, people move around too much for those kind of bonds, not to mention the you can't trust anybody mentality that has become the norm. Yeah, they walked all over your generosity. You have to decide if they are worth helping again. Good neighbors are hard to find any more. You are a good neighbor. They are not. I'm afraid you got the point, and the shaft.<br><b>References : </b><br>Life liberty and the pursuit of being a good neighbor. No. People used to have to depend on each other for protection and other things so they used to be more like extended families. Now, people move around too much for those kind of bonds, not to mention the you can’t trust anybody mentality that has become the norm. Yeah, they walked all over your generosity. You have to decide if they are worth helping again. Good neighbors are hard to find any more. You are a good neighbor. They are not. I’m afraid you got the point, and the shaft.
References :
Life liberty and the pursuit of being a good neighbor.

]]> By: Kristy W http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being/comment-page-1#comment-174 Kristy W Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:38:59 +0000 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being#comment-174 You invited them to do that and you did that out of the kindness of your heart right? You didn't say well y'all can use this and pay me some money on it. They should have said Thanks so much for your help,but you shouldn't expect them to give you money on something you invited them to do. Yeah it would have been nice of them to give you some money for the kindness that you gave them but that's how life is. Next time if your trying to do a good deed don't expect to get payed for it. The most rewarding is knowing that you helped your neighbors when they needed it the most.<br><b>References : </b><br> You invited them to do that and you did that out of the kindness of your heart right? You didn’t say well y’all can use this and pay me some money on it. They should have said Thanks so much for your help,but you shouldn’t expect them to give you money on something you invited them to do. Yeah it would have been nice of them to give you some money for the kindness that you gave them but that’s how life is. Next time if your trying to do a good deed don’t expect to get payed for it. The most rewarding is knowing that you helped your neighbors when they needed it the most.
References :

]]> By: sunflowers http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being/comment-page-1#comment-173 sunflowers Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:36:59 +0000 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being#comment-173 Well, the least you could do is adopt them at this point...they seem to be helpless and unable to fend for themselves and you have parented them well. Seriously....I wouldn't offer too much of anything next time. You were WAAAY too generous with them. You might want to check at the library for books about "codependency". You fit the definition. (Not to be mean...).<br><b>References : </b><br> Well, the least you could do is adopt them at this point…they seem to be helpless and unable to fend for themselves and you have parented them well.

Seriously….I wouldn’t offer too much of anything next time. You were WAAAY too generous with them.

You might want to check at the library for books about "codependency". You fit the definition. (Not to be mean…).
References :

]]> By: Thomas195 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being/comment-page-1#comment-172 Thomas195 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:34:59 +0000 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being#comment-172 I wouldn't offer them a single thing ever again in my life. I'd probably even consider moving away from them. They are pathetic, worthless people!<br><b>References : </b><br> I wouldn’t offer them a single thing ever again in my life.
I’d probably even consider moving away from them.

They are pathetic, worthless people!
References :

]]> By: Fawne http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being/comment-page-1#comment-171 Fawne Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:32:59 +0000 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being#comment-171 Unfortunately, you're one of the few reliable, caring people on this planet. You can't depend on anyone else- they'll just use you and do nothing in return. But please, don't stop helping. The world needs people like you :)<br><b>References : </b><br> Unfortunately, you’re one of the few reliable, caring people on this planet. You can’t depend on anyone else- they’ll just use you and do nothing in return. But please, don’t stop helping. The world needs people like you :)
References :

]]> By: angie http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being/comment-page-1#comment-170 angie Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:30:59 +0000 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being#comment-170 Aren't folk quick to forget. Some People just dont care. you and your wife are great people to help out<br><b>References : </b><br> Aren’t folk quick to forget. Some People just dont care. you and your wife are great people to help out
References :

]]> By: lil_bower45 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being/comment-page-1#comment-169 lil_bower45 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:28:59 +0000 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being#comment-169 No, this isn't just you, I'd be friggin pissed! You and your wife put out a lot of money, time, and forethought into being prepared and your neighbors took advantage of that. I think that you should tell them how you feel. Sit down with them rationally and explain to them the trouble you and your wife went to to be prepared and how it obviously came in handy after the storm. Tell them that they obviously benefited from your preparedness and were very selfish in not offering to pay you back in some way for your expense and trouble and that next time an emergency hits, that they had better be as prepared as you because it's not worth it to support such ungrateful people. Maybe if they go through another 10 days without any power OR your help, then they'll learn that they need to be prepared because in an emergency, sometimes the only person you can rely on is yourself. Good luck<br><b>References : </b><br> No, this isn’t just you, I’d be friggin pissed!

You and your wife put out a lot of money, time, and forethought into being prepared and your neighbors took advantage of that.

I think that you should tell them how you feel. Sit down with them rationally and explain to them the trouble you and your wife went to to be prepared and how it obviously came in handy after the storm. Tell them that they obviously benefited from your preparedness and were very selfish in not offering to pay you back in some way for your expense and trouble and that next time an emergency hits, that they had better be as prepared as you because it’s not worth it to support such ungrateful people.

Maybe if they go through another 10 days without any power OR your help, then they’ll learn that they need to be prepared because in an emergency, sometimes the only person you can rely on is yourself.

Good luck
References :

]]> By: jpants83 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being/comment-page-1#comment-168 jpants83 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:26:59 +0000 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being#comment-168 They used you for your kindness and took advantage. Shame on them. Next time don't be so willing to help. Let them know about it too.<br><b>References : </b><br> They used you for your kindness and took advantage. Shame on them. Next time don’t be so willing to help. Let them know about it too.
References :

]]> By: Kit http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being/comment-page-1#comment-167 Kit Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:24:59 +0000 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/the-story-of-generators-how-the-power-came-into-being#comment-167 Oh holy bejeebus - not even THANKS!!!! Seriously, I'd move. Next storm I'm thinkin' you're the first house they visit in order to hit you over the head and take all your stuff. WRONG! WRONG! WRONG! Unless, you're like a billionaire who's also a douchebag with dogs barking all night long and crazy helicopters landing on your lawn all hours of the day an night....well..... Are u Trump? Cause if you're not Trump or P Diddy than it's just wrong.<br><b>References : </b><br> Oh holy bejeebus – not even THANKS!!!!

Seriously, I’d move.
Next storm I’m thinkin’ you’re the first house they visit in order to hit you over the head and take all your stuff.

WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!

Unless, you’re like a billionaire who’s also a douchebag with dogs barking all night long and crazy helicopters landing on your lawn all hours of the day an night….well…..
Are u Trump?
Cause if you’re not Trump or P Diddy than it’s just wrong.
References :

]]>