bassassin Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Well many of you may or may not be aware, I purchased lake front property a couple of years ago, so ive been hurting to do some work on it but finances have been tight, since lakefront property aint exactly cheap! Thus, it was just a pipe dream, cue Ron Depatie code name Skip... He reached out to me via pm and said sometimes you shouldn't let money separate you from your goals. He said he would help me clear what would later be a 12'x300' driveway and a pretty damn big building site level and the works for a dollar amount a poor young dummy such as myself could afford! Let me be the first to say they dont make them like him anymore, putting a young families dreams before personal gain... Ron thanks Buddy! Anyways did i mention this guy uses an excavator better then i use my left hand, and i'm friggin left handed! To keep in budget he camped out in his camper which was roughing it to say the least. he even fed him self via the assorted gamefish my lake has to offer. In 3, 12 hour plus days he transformed my bush lot into a recreational dream with a stunning sand shoreline with granite breakwall all harvested from the property including something he did for my kids which was a 15' sand, rock free entry point to the water... If that wasn't enough for my miniscule investment he moved at least a half dozen evergreen trees to provide shelter from the neighbors across the bay. Even though he went well beyond what was required of him for the dollar amount I paid he never complained anytime i requested a change or additional work... Once again what a guy! and now for the pics.... the beginning of the madness... Skip working the Excavator Bro after a long day...... Rons piece de resistance a lil entry for the kidies... sandy beachfront Ron perfecting the shoreline.... view from the future building site... we have about a lifetime supply of fire wood... I strongly suggest you google Ron or just pm Skipper D... Once again Ron im indepted to you for what you've done buddy we will be in touch again real soon.. Jason out..... Edited October 7, 2013 by bassassin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_614 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 where is the "really like" button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Seriously... that is awesome! Hats off to the Skip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassassin Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Seriously... that is awesome! Hats off to the Skip! Friggin eh buddy, Friggin eh!!!! He's the man! lot of the "elder" members of this fine Board are cut out of the same mold as this guy, it seems like the generations that followed not all but quite a few especially the youth of today put their own needs ahead of everyone else. Thankfully there's still a lot of the good ones left... The work he does is of ridiculous quality and he is meticulous, at a more then fair price what more can you ask for? Edited October 7, 2013 by bassassin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Wow! Thats awesome!!! Just wait till ya finish the property, envite him up for some fishing a few drinks. Thatll be some great times and great stories! Skip, your a shining example of a great human being Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bassin Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 This is a true "feel good" story , job well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Your a good man Skip, that's a job well done !! Good looking piece of property Jason and something you and your family will enjoy for many years to come. Edited October 7, 2013 by lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 When my boat house got destroyed this summer Ron was one of the first to contact me and offered to bring his equipment over here to help me out. I have had the pleasure of meeting him a few times now and it is always a pleasure! Good job there Skipper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaptackle Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I've had the chance to actually work with Skip, along with fishing, boat hunting (for him) and just hanging out. Finestkind is all I gotta say! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Yup....That sounds like the Ron I know. He is a gem alright. Ron and I have shared many moments ove the past couple of years. Some sad, some really funny. He is a generous, and sincere gentle man. Good on ya Skipper !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOO KANOO Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I've never met the man, but he seems to be a great guy. Not many left out there who will help people achieve their dreams for the right reasons. Keep up the good work skipper! Enjoy the property. The kids will have memories that will last a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Definitely above and beyond, hats off to you Skip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Awesome work...awesome friends...awesome story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radar Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I spent one day on the water with him and this doesn't surprise me at all. (Except maybe feeding himself by catching fish . Those perch were pretty small Skip!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Ron way to go!!!!It will come back to you.Good Karma .Hey,don't we still have a fish together ? Hoping to make that possible one day.Sooon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper D Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 WoW ! all this from a private pm I sent some two years ago . It’s too much but I will say I owe a big “Thank you” to Jason for bragging me up here and the same to every one else who post on Jason’s thread . O’ ps. I’d also like to say, he dose have one hex of a nice spot on the lake up there and if I were you guys I’d start suck’n up .... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 O’ ps. I’d also like to say, he dose have one hex of a nice spot on the lake up there and if I were you guys I’d start suck’n up .... lol HA! Good on ya Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassassin Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Its nice to see a refreshing post that is full of good vibes! Cheers to the lot of ya. Now if I can find someone to help me build a cottage on a tight budget ill be all set, lol..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Way to go Skipper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 This is a great thread and one that does not shock me as there are amazing people here in the OFC family. Congrats Ron for taking care of the young guys that will make his family many memories for the lifetime to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i2cool2fool Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 WoW ! all this from a private pm I sent some two years ago . Its too much but I will say I owe a big Thank you to Jason for bragging me up here and the same to every one else who post on Jasons thread . O ps. Id also like to say, he dose have one hex of a nice spot on the lake up there and if I were you guys Id start suckn up .... lol Always humble. You're a good man Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shloim Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Good to know that kind of person still exists! Good on ya Skip! much good karma im sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I'll double click the like button as well. Hopefully many can learn from this giving and humble human being. What a beautiful spot for your family and yourself. The harder you work the luckier you will get in life. Now it's pay it forward time for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Good on ya Skip!! :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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