I have written of the tough times we went through in the early to mid-1980's. At one point we had a negative corporate net worth, a negative personal net worth, and no place left to borrow. We had borrowed all that we could against our house. The situation was bleak, but the prospects were actually fairly bright. (At least in my mind, that of an [almost] eternally optimistic entrepreneur.)
One morning, Harold (a part time employee who had retired from farming) came in and said "I going to loan you $5000, I know you need it." It certainly got us out of a hole and enabled us to stay afloat.
We were able to repay him within several months, with interest.
My wife and I recently had the chance to do it for someone else
----- which we did, unsolicited.
Thanks again Harold!!
This is Thanksgiving week. This little memory of Harold and the help he gave us at a critical time is just one of the many thanks I owe people for their help, advice, sharing of knowledge, listening, and support during a 40 year run that began in December of 1972. A few of the stories have appeared in these Notes From Rich and more will continue to appear. But there are lots of other people, including many key (and dedicated) Richway staff members over the years, as well as vendors, customers, service providers, friends, relatives, and especially family members who deserve THANKS too. ..... Rich
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