Maintenance, you vs. the dealership..
Just wondering, who does their own maintenance and who pays the dealership to do it? As for me, I do all of my own repairs and maintenance. But, I'm getting older and I know that I'll need to st...
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Camper G wrote:
I have to tell you guys, I'm dang impressed with y'all! It's my sincerest wish that when I'm in my 60s and 70s like y'all, I'll still be physically capable of doing my own work.
I do as much as I can now also. I'm not a great carpenter but do what i can. I enjoy plumbing and electrical. I'm a former meduim/heavy truck tech and do all my own vehicle and equipment repairs. I simply don't trust others working on my stuff. Seen way too many mistakes over the years.
Y'all have inspired me today. I'm in my 40s now and can tell now I'm slower than i was in my 20s. One of my biggest fears is getting older and not being able to turn wrenches and take care of my equipment anymore, so thanks for all these posts from you older guys. I really appreciate them.
One thing I have found out, start at your age to "work smart" let the tools do the work, including heavy lifting ( I use the tractor with a boom pole) also remember (this is one thing I was told by my dad)"if you do not use it,then you lose it"
