Nagant Stated.
I have a disabled friend who wishes he could assemble a bike but sadly he cannot. In your opinion does he rank below the "anyone can assemble a bike"?
This got me to thinking.
I also know a disabled friend who has No Legs. Only One Thumb on one hand and One Index finger on the other hand. No other fingers at all. He has a tool box with tools for himself. He always says. "let me do it myself" "Don't feel sorry for me".
He purchases, repairs and resells battery operated Wheel Chairs. All by himself. He also drives a van from coast to coast.
On a scale of one thru ten. I rate him a Ten
We all use what skills we have but it is difficult to compare so I would consider classes of "Creative Doers"
Spray bomb person with overspray all over the place.
BB class. But still a rank a Ten because they got off their butt and did something
Bolt on person
Intermediate class But still rank a Ten cause they also did something.
Welder and fabricate,
Advanced Class
No matter who did the actual welding. But was involved in doing work and planning a Ten because they also Got off their Butt and did something.
Unreal Skill Builders on here.
Pro Class
who do custom painting. Custom webs, Flames etc. redesign the entire bike
Still a Ten.
Everyone is a Ten just in different Catagories.
I know someone will pick this apart and call my thoughts Elete. But I think everyone is a winner. It would be difficult to put Spray Bomb BB person against Pro Class with experience painting different metal flake Colors and Welding to get different design changes.
Now......
The people on these sites who type away and are critical of other people work. Positive is always a Ten in my book. But the Negative stuff is not rated.
I believe there is a group on all sites who believe they are Better than. But only have a computer to cut people down.
I enjoy all the information shared here and the pictures of the builds. I am only an intermediate. Working toward Advanced.
I can only say WOW and Holy Smokers to some of the work done by Pro Class on here.
Back to my friend with no legs and a thumb and an index finger. I know he does not think he is better than any other person or worse off. But he wakes up and looks for a project to keep his mind going and the challenge to get it done. He does say a few negative things once in a while about people who overuse alcohol or drugs. His comments are like, Hmmmm What a waste.
Hope my rant was entertaining for you guys.
