I had a very nice phone conversation with Joe earlier this week. I looked him up because another RCU member referenced his shop. I was interested in a muffler I saw on his web site. I need a muffler for my new Enya .09. It was listed as a generic muffler for .10 to .15 engines. It looks very much like a tuned pipe - spun aluminum and very long. I asked him if he had several to which he replied that he didn't. I told him I would be back to order it when I got paid on the 26th. He said he would hold it for me. I offered my name, phone number and E-mail address. He just wrote my name on the box and agreed to hold it until I got paid. A deal consumated on a word and a virtual handshake. Old fashioned values indeed. He might also get and order for a Brodak ARF Oriental at the same time. His prices are more than fair and his focus appears to be on customer service. He said he wanted to retire 10 years ago. I can see now why he hasen't - his customers won't let him. "A man who loves his work will never again work a day in his life."

Bill