The weldor's Christmas carol

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It was sent to me by an old member, and I posted it in the Christmas thread. But then I realized, if you were not a member, you would not be able to read it. For those who have a love of poetry, and welding, here it is: Merry Christmas!I have no pics, but I was sent a link to a poem I think you guys might like: ( I believe the writer....was... a previous poster here, and has not bothered to be around much as of late.)A Weldor's Christmas.Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the shop; not an Everlast was working, they had let all the ‘magic smoke’ out. The mismatched hoses and mig cables were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that an Everlast service tech soon would be there.The weldors were all snuggled in bed, with visions of dimes and fish scale beads danced in their heads. And mama in her ‘kerchief, I with my welder’s cap, had just settled in for a rig weldor’s nap.When out on the driveway arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see just what the hell was the matter. An arc through the window, made me cover my eyes from the flash, I grabbed my hood and gloves before I threw up the sash!The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow, showed no luster on the junkpile tools down below. When, what to my wandering eyes should appear, but a banged up DHL shipping box and some smashed up green gear.With a 2 faced salesman driver, spinning a yarn oh so quick, in a moment I knew the Everlast name made me sick. More rapid than vultures his coursers they came, and he whistled and shouted and called them by name! “On Oleg, on Alex, on Lugweld let’s fix them. Don’t pay for warranty shipping, bribe them to post up and then stick them! Spam the posts to the top of the sub forum, post them up on the wall. Now Spam away! Spam away, spam away all!”As bird-poop beads crack before the hurricane fly; when they meet with an IGBT they fritz to the sky. So up to the forum top the coursers they flew, as did the 50 bribed new customers too.And then in a twinkling, I heard on the roof, the posting from each of their customer goofs. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, down the chimney team Everlast came with a bound.All dressed in gear, from their head to their foot, their clothes covered from the DOA machines spilled soot. A bundle of goodies, he’d flung on his back. And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.His eyes- how they twinkled! His dimples so merry! He’d spammed the entire website, and none of the mods were merry. His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, and the manual for his equipment was as white as the snow.The stump of a tig torch he held tight in his teeth, and the smoke from the mismatched pedal wrapped his head like a wreath. He had a broad face, and a little round belly. Then he shook when he took a service call-The guts of his welder had just turned to jelly!He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf. And I laughed when I saw him, and thought I almost bought one myself! A wink of his eye, and a twist of his head, soon gave me to know I had his all in one plasma machine to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, and tried to compare his equipment to Miller and Lincoln like a jerk.And laying his lying finger aside of his nose, he blocked the smell of his company ethics as straight up the chimney he rose!He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, and they all went off to their website like they were strapped to a missile. But I heard him exclaim, as he drove out of sight “ If you all own a Miller, you’ll have a good night!”And then, after so much work...... you have it in your hand, and you look over to your side...... and the runner has run off. Leaving you holding the prize, wondering when the runner will return.
Reply:Maybe its only me, but i just dont understand why a few people here bash everlast so much... It must be like folks that hate on import cars? Im planning on buying an everlast soon, ive looked around online, and alot of people seem to love theirs, and theres plenty of people out there that went back and got a second one, too. And for the price, they seem pretty unbeatable. Maybe someone can enlighten me??[Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Originally Posted by LanseMaybe its only me, but i just dont understand why a few people here bash everlast so much... It must be like folks that hate on import cars? Im planning on buying an everlast soon, ive looked around online, and alot of people seem to love theirs, and theres plenty of people out there that went back and got a second one, too. And for the price, they seem pretty unbeatable. Maybe someone can enlighten me??
Reply:Originally Posted by Lanse Maybe someone can enlighten me??
Reply:Originally Posted by joedirt1966Is that even possible????You don't seem to listen to what you don't want to hear.
Reply:I remember some of the babble, but this is funny...Im sure it wont last long....In Before the Lock!!Lincoln Power MIG 210 MP ( boat anchor )Lincoln Weld-Pac 100 HDHobart IronMan 230Cutmaster 42Jackson NexGenSumner Ultra ClampsDWM120
Reply:Lock? pfffh. NO MODS! You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else. Albert Einstein
Reply:Originally Posted by jreynoldsweldingLock? pfffh. NO MODS!
Reply:Originally Posted by LanseMaybe its only me, but i just dont understand why a few people here bash everlast so much... It must be like folks that hate on import cars? Im planning on buying an everlast soon, ive looked around online, and alot of people seem to love theirs, and theres plenty of people out there that went back and got a second one, too. And for the price, they seem pretty unbeatable. Maybe someone can enlighten me??
Reply:Originally Posted by joedirt1966Is that even possible????You don't seem to listen to what you don't want to hear.
Reply:Originally Posted by jreynoldsweldingLock? pfffh. NO MODS!
Reply:Duaneb55,Lanse said, “I’ve looked around online, and a lot of people seem to love theirs, and there’s plenty of people out there that went back and got a second one, too.  And for the price, they seem pretty unbeatable. Maybe someone can enlighten me?  I’m not arguing that what Lanse said is untrue. However…….. As you are aware, there have been numerous posts from dissatisfied Everlast customers over the last few years.  In addition, there has been plenty of evidence that Everlast once had and has now regained the ability to delete all the negative posts from those dissatisfied customers.  Few would disagree with this.  You have been around long enough to know this is a factual observation.If a person gives credit only to positive posts and ignores evidence to the contrary, others might come to the conclusion that he/she is turning a blind eye to all the facts.  My interpretation was that Lanse didn’t want to hear anything to the contrary of what he had already decided in his mind to be true.  In short, enlightenment is not possible to a closed mind.Lanse,If I was off in left field with my assumptions, please forgive me.
Reply:Well okay, i guess rojodiablo and JD summed things up pretty well for me... Id caught bits and pieces of this and that, but not everything, like yall just put it. But oh well, guess its time to start saving up for a thunderbolt... Haha [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Well said Rojodiablo.It's a Shame that stuff like this goes on, & I honestly don't see how people could do business with A-holes like that.   I for one will Never buy Neverlast.  There are just too many great used (Quality) machines out there to mess around with junk!Buy American, or don't whine when you end up on the bread line.
Reply:Rojo! Shame on you! As funny as your ditty is, and I needed the good chuckle!, You know that it was just going to start up the $hit storm that was just settling down! As for your follow up post, this is what I, and I'm sure other post-good-ol' days members, have been looking for. The story. This clearly explains the animosity. I think it should be made a sticky and linked to every time said company comes up. Can't believe you even allow them on here. "Shrug" Here's to forging good new days!!! ( Can we get some more "smiles". Could really use a "thumbs up "one) 200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:Well said Rojo, enjoyed every word!
Reply:Why buy a neverlast when you can buy a Lincoln? LOL
Reply:just save your money and buy a tried and trusted machine like : lincoln or miller
Reply:Thanks Rojo, knew some of the story, but not all of it.  Tis worse than I thought!  Ah well, I don't have to worry about it as I'll never own any junk from the two clowns that own/run Neverlast or Longetivity....
Reply:Originally Posted by HorvikWhy buy a neverlast when you can buy a Lincoln? LOL
Reply:Uh, Mr. brucer, you should probably go back and re-read your Lincoln catalog.  The 180C is described on p. 16 as being for "farm, shop, and light fabrication."  It's not a "high-end" welder.  One look at the gun or the duty cycle and you can see that it's for occasional use.Now I've never got on here and slammed Everlast or Longevity, etc because I have no personal experience with them.  Nor have I defended them, for the same reason.  However, I make my living with Miller, have plenty of experience with Lincoln and I have no problem telling you that you need to carefully make your way to the table and put your crack pipe down.  You've had enough for today.