All Hail to Vagabond - AZB Humanitarian of the Week

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Williebetmore

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Well, I went to my mailbox today, and what should appear but a FedEx package. The sender was Vagabond; from parts unknown. I eagerly ripped open the box, and inside was a worn (?well used?) copy of the Buddy Hall book "From Rags to Rifleman".

The habitual posters here will know that I have been looking for a reasonably priced copy of this book for over 2 years. Since that strategy failed miserably, I was then offering money to people to copy it for me - that failed also. I recently got an e-mail from Vagabond offering to let me read his. Two days later, here it is.

Many, many thanks to Vagabond. We don't know much about him, but now we do know he is a great humanitarian. It was such a nice gesture that I'm definitely going to have to send it back to him after reading (instead of selling it on E-Bay for $1000 as I originally planned - just kidding V-man :) :) ). I knew I hung around this forum for a reason.
 
I used to think this book was worth only 30-40 bucks but the last ebay auction for a less-than-mint copy was at 103 dollars with a day left to go.

Pretty cool to give away a copy, even if its worn.
 
That's a beautiful gesture. I hope to one day read it as well. Kudos to Vagabond and the good people on this forum.

Eric

OOPS!

I meant Lora
 
buddy

Williebetmore said:
Well, I went to my mailbox today, and what should appear but a FedEx package. The sender was Vagabond; from parts unknown. I eagerly ripped open the box, and inside was a worn (?well used?) copy of the Buddy Hall book "From Rags to Rifleman".

The habitual posters here will know that I have been looking for a reasonably priced copy of this book for over 2 years. Since that strategy failed miserably, I was then offering money to people to copy it for me - that failed also. I recently got an e-mail from Vagabond offering to let me read his. Two days later, here it is.

Many, many thanks to Vagabond. We don't know much about him, but now we do know he is a great humanitarian. It was such a nice gesture that I'm definitely going to have to send it back to him after reading (instead of selling it on E-Bay for $1000 as I originally planned - just kidding V-man :) :) ). I knew I hung around this forum for a reason.
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Willie, hope you enjoy the book.Buddy and i go "WAY WAY" back.
Were still the very best of friends.
enjoy.
blud
 
There must be something in the air

Bud Green just gave me one of his copies of Do It For The Game.

For all the negativity going on lately, it sure is nice to have people like vagabond & bud to restore one's faith in good people. ;)
 
Hey Vegabond...I have been looking for a nice newer model Mercedes with 4 doors and leather interior to drive around. 5 speed please. :D :D :D
 
landshark77 said:
Hey Vegabond...I have been looking for a nice newer model Mercedes with 4 doors and leather interior to drive around. 5 speed please. :D :D :D
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If nothing else, DM can find you a job that'll pay for it. ;)
 
Timberly said:
If nothing else, DM can find you a job that'll pay for it. ;)
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I'd rather just use Vagabond's until I no longer need it. :p

Vagabond...I hope you know I am just messin' with you. I hope you can make it out to Peoria.
 
landshark77 said:
Hey Vegabond...I have been looking for a nice newer model Mercedes with 4 doors and leather interior to drive around. 5 speed please. :D :D :D
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Years ago that was what my EX.Wife got for her birth day.
I am breaking my rules on privacy by revealing about my personal life
 
Williebetmore said:
Well, It was such a nice gesture that I'm definitely going to have to send it back to him after reading
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Thank you but I do not deserve such a nice compliment.
If the law allows ( I pay attention to legalities) you may copy that book for your archives.I know u have to spilt it to copy it and I do not mind as long as it it is glued together after copying.
 
vagabond said:
Years ago that was what my EX.Wife got for her birth day.
I am breaking my rules on privacy by revealing about my personal life
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Damn! My birthday was in May. Double damn!!! I am already married. :mad:
 
vagabond said:
Years ago that was what my EX.Wife got for her birth day.
I am breaking my rules on privacy by revealing about my personal life
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:eek: :eek: I was just able to figure out who you are by that one admission!! :p :D ya goofball, don't sweat it.... doesn't the majority of American men have ex wives??? :cool:
 
landshark77 said:
I'd rather just use Vagabond's until I no longer need it. :p

Vagabond...I hope you know I am just messin' with you. I hope you can make it out to Peoria.
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I can give u a ride in my SEXY Black Infiniti G35 with black leather seats.I promise that I am going to get the car washed before I take u on a ride.
 
landshark77 said:
Hey Vegabond...I have been looking for a nice newer model Mercedes with 4 doors and leather interior to drive around. 5 speed please.
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Here's one with training wheels since you're a woman.
 

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iconcue said:
didnt you start the honesty thread? :)

glad you received a legal copy!
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Icon,
Actually I called Bebob publishing to ask them if they had any, or would print any. He said no, your best bet is library, e-bay, or copy someone else's. I think I'm pretty much in the clear.
 
vagabond said:
Thank you but I do not deserve such a nice compliment.
If the law allows ( I pay attention to legalities) you may copy that book for your archives.I know u have to spilt it to copy it and I do not mind as long as it it is glued together after copying.
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V-bond,
There is NO WAY to copy it without destroying it. Just skimming it, it looks amazing. I'll just break down and eventually buy a copy on the internet for my collection (but thanks to you I have plenty of time to be selective; cause I will have read it).
 
That was awfully nice of him and yes there are alot of nice people here on the board.
 
Williebetmore said:
Icon,
Actually I called Bebob publishing to ask them if they had any, or would print any. He said no, your best bet is library, e-bay, or copy someone else's. I think I'm pretty much in the clear.
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Good on you, Vagabond, you da man.

Hey Willie, can I pay you to make a copy for me? Maybe scan it to a PDF file and pass it on to the other AZB'ers? (don't ruin the book, just lay it on the scanner) Besides cash, I'd be willing to kick in my first born or possibly a left body part :eek:


Eric
 
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