A chainsaw for my friend.

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Bill,

It was easier for me to just buy the saw for Courney so he could cut the Cedar and other woods for milling. Check my post over in "Living in Jamaica" about the tress I planted 35 years ago.

All in all it was a matter of a mouse click ... I probably paid 150 for that click but at my age 150 is worth the work a click can do...

The important part as you know is that the click gets to those who care about it .... on the long term....

I totally understand, David. It is a lot different cutting and milling wood than cutting wood for charcoal. You don't need a 24" saw or a $79,000 investment to do the latter. In your case, I understand what you are doing and why.

I was more pointing out to someone who has a friend who asks for a gift that will total at least the equivalent of $500 or probably more whether bought (more expensively) in Jamaica or carried down as a taxable item.

I believe in helping people so don't get this wrong. In fact, I have helped countless people over the years. If someone needs a pair of workpants or workboots, I will do what I can. It is just when it gets into "capital investments" like a saw or a car that I draw a more distinct line.

You have lived (like I have lived) in Jamaica for a good number of years so maybe our case is a little different. I see people dropping wads of dough on people as a gift all the time. I don't know about rocknrollfarmer and his relationship with his friend so I can't comment on that.

I just wanted to make a point that I guess a whole lot of people won't really understand anyways. I guess what I am saying is that just because someone wants something it doesn't mean you have an obligation to buy it for them..... friend or not.

No hate mail please. I am getting old and cranky and don't have the time to look for Ricin.

Peace and Guidance

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I was more pointing out to someone who has a friend who asks for a gift that will total at least the equivalent of $500 or probably more whether bought (more expensively) in Jamaica or carried down as a taxable item.

Damn Bill..It has just occurred to me that I'm back in business in Jamaica.

You right about sending a gift. I'm buying tools for commercial use in Jamaica.

Believe it or not I'm trying to build a profitable business for the kids to inherit.......

That doesn't depend 95% on imports to sell