Hello from Southern California!

[HFTDave]

Hey all, I'm Dave and I live with my family in Valencia, CA. I'm a late-bloomer in the garage, a city boy who recently moved to the 'burbs. I've worked on cars plenty, but now I've got all this house honey-do stuff, so it seems like I'm getting acquainted with a new skill every month.

I also work at Harbor Freight and do their social media. If you've ever come across their Facebook page or one of their blog articles, that's me. I also respond to folks looking for help with questions, coupons, problem-solving...

I've been a fan of The Garage Journal since I became aware of it. I usually go to the forum reviews before I get a tool and, yes, I've paid visits to the HF coupon thread for a 25% affiliate coupon when we weren't running them).

Anyway, I thought it was high time I actually joined the group. Thanks for having me!

 

[Ray-CA]

Got to ask.....Are you in Calabasas or Valencia? I grew up in Calabasas and went to College of the Canyons in Valencia. Even worked at "The Happy Hump" (Magic Mountain) for a short while.

Welcome to GJ. This is nicest set of people that will help you spend ALL YOUR MONEY very quickly.....

Ray

 

[drivesitfar]

Dave: there's nothing better to help sharpen or obtain new skills like home ownership. if i'd only had GJ and YouTube 30 years ago i'd probably have a better house now.

nice to hear we have a HF rep here, but there are quite a few of us including me that would buy an old beat up tool as compared to a shiny new imported one.

if you have any questions about the forum just ask here and now that you are a member you can now ask questions or share your knowledge after reading a thread to get more information. i bet almost half my posts are questions because i try to learn something every day and usually surpass that on this forum alone.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Hello and welcome to the GJ Dave, and as always enjoy..

 

[HFTDave]

Hi Ray, Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm glad to be here. Yeah, the money thing. Now that I'm cognizant of all the things I can be doing... let's just say, more PB&J's and less steak.

I live in Valencia and WORK in Calabasas. Yeah, it's a gnarly commute. Know the CoC very well, my daughter plays with an orchestra there. Thanks again for saying hi.

 

[HFTDave]

drivesitfar, thanks for the welcome! Yeah, I hear what you're saying about tool preference. As I said, I visit forum a bit and know there are different "camps" on various tools and products. Like you, I'm here to learn and will probably be asking a lot more questions than sharing knowledge. At least for a while. Anyway, I look forward to being in the group.

Thanks again for saying hello!

 

[HFTDave]

Hi 1/2 Cup! Thanks so much, good to be here!

 

[drivesitfar]

Dave: we all ask questions and i bet 1/3 of my posts or more are asking questions. i hang in the vintage tool sections and vise threads so stop on by for a visit. I've been staying clear of the garage gallery and new tools sections for years while my kids have been in college. I've manage to buy a few tools, but bread and water was getting old so i bought some peanut butter instead of another tool.

cheers

 

[Jay Sco]

Welcome from SoCal! I try to avoid HF, I always end up leaving with WAY more than I went in for.

 

[HFTDave]

drivesitfar, I'll definitely stop by the vintage tools section, thanks.

 

[HFTDave]

Jay Sco, ain't it the truth, though? I keep eyeing the breaker bars. The struggle is real. Thanks for the kind welcome!

 

[rburke65]

Welcome Dave from Ohio!

 

[HFTDave]

Thanks, rburke65! It's good to be here. A real welcoming group. Hope you're staying warm!

 

[XxToolAholicxX]

Hello Dave and welcome to the Garage Journal.
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