Garage Borrowed - 6 weeks and counting

[Robert_in_NY]

If you guys didn't agree to charging ahead of time then I don't think its right to try and charge after the fact. I understand he overstayed his welcome but what you could do is say have the car out by such and such date or you will start having to pay me $25 a day to store it.

 

[BobRip]

BobRip,
Your conclusion on this topic has enlightened me to be a tiny bit better of a person. As I refer back (the above quoted post) to your post and re-read it several times (after my initial hard stance as a conservative and structured individual) I was reminded by your statement of being patient, of how God expects people to behave. I did not exhibit that behavior as I am commanded. Realizing that, I further commended you on you being 'ahead of the game' and was subconsciously excusing myself for not serving, as I should. This morning while reading a Bible study lesson, the instructions were to read several different verses and one of those was in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, where in that scripture lies the command from God to be patient with others (5:14) among many other commands but that particular command stood out like a sore thumb. As I sat, read, and thought, I recalled this thread and was still bothered by the bad example of how I may have misrepresented of what are my expectations through my role as a Christian. What a humbling encounter with my failure, as slight or seemingly insignificant as it may be, that you were a positive influence on me in this small yet important (to me) manner of conduct and example. Your action of all of the choices or opinions here to be patient is expected precisely of all of us, so I conclude this small testimony of humble and gracious learning by saying thank you for helping me see a reassuring way to be kind, regardless of the circumstances. The Sabbath is a better day already. I am certain that the person that is using the garage will be thankful for your patience and as others here have so encouragingly pointed out, you may need the same or similar favor returned someday. Paying it forward now is an investment well worth what is commanded of us by God. As I can only respect everyone's opinion, not passing judgement on any one of them on this matter, I stand humbly schooled and thankful by your good attitude and action.

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Thanks for the comments. Just for the record I do have another hobby garage, but vehicles are not allowed in there. This adds to my patience pool, which is now about empty. Actually I sometimes feel I am feeding his sports car habit. I am not sure this is good for him.

 

[ultrarunner]

When family is involved... you sometimes have to grin and bear it and learn so as to not find yourself in this situation again..

I confess that I never have enough garage space and at one time... I had cars in three of my neighbors garages for strictly storage...

I did repairs for them and yard work for the widow that no longer owned a car.

Only have one now... it is the widow that is 97.

The others, when asked... I moved the vehicle out immediately and thanked them profusely for their generosity... they even offered to have me come back which I declined... since it was only a temporary situation as my shop was getting a new roof and concrete.

I think I would have a real problem with someone actually working in the shop if I was not around... just too many things could happen that I don't even want to think about.

 

[BobRip]

If you guys didn't agree to charging ahead of time then I don't think its right to try and charge after the fact. I understand he overstayed his welcome but what you could do is say have the car out by such and such date or you will start having to pay me $25 a day to store it.

We also agreed on one week use. Charging after one week might be defensible. Your way is more ethical.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

We also agreed on one week use. Charging after one week might be defensible. Your way is more ethical.

I know how you feel but it could get ugly if you tried to charge him for the past 5 weeks. Give him a few days or till the end of the week to get it done or moved and go from there. If he offers to pay you for the burden then don't be afraid to accept it but hopefully you learn your lesson the same as the rest of us have and are more careful from here on out. I don't trust most people around my equipment and tools. Our main barn has way too many tools and such in there that can be very tempting to some people. Even if you trust the guy you let use it you have to hope he doesn't bring a "friend" to help him. People talk and the next thing you know your out a lot more then just a bay. Best of luck to you.

 

[forgeblast]

Just tell him this is the last week, you need your garage. A buddy of mind has done this to our mechanic friend. He has an older mustang that he needs to do something about and it seems to make the rounds when ever there is an open space in someones garage.

 

[The Haymaker]

Every engineer needs to turn wrenches.

If more engineers turned wrenches, especially on the creatures of misery they have designed, I would know far less "prayer" words.

 

[BobRip]

I sent this thread link to him today. I think it explains things well. Again thanks for all the comments. This has helped me and I hope it will help others.

 

[crazyal]

I'd give him another week if I felt that it could be done by then. I don't think I would charge him but I would also wait to see what he does to repay you. I normally don't accept but actions do show how much it meant to that person. If little or nothing was done I would let my wife know that he was not welcome and the cousin also lost some standing with me.

 

[Garybake]

I sent this thread link to him today. I think it explains things well. Again thanks for all the comments. This has helped me and I hope it will help others.

Fairly new here but the way I see it;
People that "Do", do and are involved in this websight with a whole bunch of others that "Do" because we want to learn from each other in order to further ourselves. Those that "Do Not" depend on those that "Do" as well as their equipment and services that we have worked hard to get in order to enable us to "Do". The "Do Not"s will not understand what an inconvenience they can be, even when confronted with this fact because they can not "Do" for themselves. Therefore we only have each other on this forum to vent too about those that "Do Not" and generally agree what a pain it is but we all know what better people we are for it and the good we feel about ourselves in the long run. Right!
I have a headache now and not sure I made sense.:confused2: