BENEDICT, harvey michael

Construction stage one in the house of Harv is the basics since anything else you (learn) build is useless without the foundation. So the basics here are that I'm Harvey Michael Benedict, but everyone just calls me Harv. I was born in Brookshire, Texas in 1981on the 17th of May which makes me Thirty One. I moved to Myrtle Beach in 2001 and brought a new branch of my construction business here with me. I left my brother in charge of the business back in Texas and he hasn't screwed it up yet so I'm proud. I have been called a ladies man, but I don't have a preference for either gender. It's about passion and respect not gender.

Born in Brookshire Texas that's where I was raised since it's where my parents live still to this day. We're a big Texan family meaning we're loud, crazy, and when there's a BBQ you better bring a big stomach and energy to keep up with us. We're kinda a cliche in ways, horses and my family has a cattle ranch, we have the texan twang when we speak and we're "rowdy". My family is huge, my dad is one of eight kids, six boys and two girls, so it started there and all of them have at least 3 or more kids. In my family I have three brothers and I'm the oldest. We like to grow? When we all get together it's a huge party and we have fun. I grew up helping on the ranch and being a general pain in the ass while learning respect and how to be a good man. My mama didn't raise me to be rude or ignorant and made sure me and my brothers had good educations and plenty of opportunities to grow and support while doing it. She's kinda the heart of my family since my grandma died and she takes it seriously because it means she keeps tabs on everyone and makes sure our family sticks together.

When my dad started up his construction business he was about my age and he built it to be strong. I took it over and made it even stronger but more about that later. Living surrounded by family meant that when I got to dating and things in high school they were all there to tease and scare off everyone. It was kinda annoying and while my family loves me I was batshit terrified of mentioning I found men just as attractive as women. It came out eventually though and though there are some who think badly of me for it my family for the most part supports me in whatever my choices may be. When I showed signs of wanting to take over the family business my dad made sure to fit me in and my brother's are in it as well though my youngest is more for the ranch than construction. I did carpentry too because it's important in building and because I just like working with wood making things.

My mama keeps asking when I'm going to settle down and put some effort into starting my own family and quit being so business minded. I keep telling her that I do in fact date and that when I find the right person I'll settle down but so far I haven't met her or him and so I just keep working until I do. Hell knowing me I'm going to be working well into the time I'm old and grey but that's just the type of man I am.

Describing myself is like saying to describe the far side of the moon. You have an idea what you'd see but you're not as familiar with it as you are with the side you see all the time. I see myself but I'm not so clear on explaining who I am because I'm on the wrong side of it to be able to explain. If that makes any sense at all. I'll go with what I've heard other people say and hope it's clear enough.

Respectful, Kind, Hard Working, Stubborn, Dependable, Athletic, Active, Crazy, Fun-Loving, Giving, Helpful, Doesn't Take Shit, Has A Temper, Strong, Cowboy, Business Man, Caring, Sharing, Loving, Sharp-Minded, Funny, Rowdy, Honest, Sneaky, Intelligent, Mr. Fix-It, Flirtatious, Prankster, Goofy, Careful, Down To Earth, Cautious, Reckless, Dedicated, Rebellious, Guarded, Considerate, Supportive, Forgetful, Good Manners, Modest, Immature, Perfectionist, Creative, Talented, and Confusing.

Now some of those are for sure contradictions but that doesn't mean they're not true. Depends on the situation I'm in and what's going on really as to how I'll act, react, or just generally be. My mama raised me to be a good man so I try hard to be but that doesn't mean I don't have my faults which I do. I try to keep those tamed down but that doesn't stop them from happening. I like to think I'm a typical man in some senses but the good kind of typical is what I hope for while trying at the same time to be different? Makes little sense to me either so don't feel bad if that confuses you.

I started in the construction business because my dad owned it originally. It was small then, but one I had my carpentry and construction certificates he put me in charge and I started thinking bigger. I built it up into what it is today; which is a construction business that is run in five different states and quite large. It's a money maker too which is nice but money isn't everything so the fact that we do quality work is what matters to me.

Since it started about an hour from our home town then grew the base is in Houston so I travel a bit though most things can be down over the Internet these days. I chose to move myself here to Myrtle Beach after we opened a branch in the area. I always oversee the new openings to make sure it runs as smoothly as possible. This time I found the location charming and I'd been thinking of moving to get some change so that's what I did. I'm always involved in the business, and that never changes.

As a side business I make benches, swings, tables, chairs, cupboards and just about anything I can out of wood and sell it at pretty cheap prices since it's not a main income thing. I give most of the money I make off of it every year to a childrens charity and the bit i keep out I go spend in a toy store and surprise kids in hospitals, shelters, orphanages, smaller schools or anywhere really with presents. The reason I do this stuff is because kids in my family are important, they're to be loved, cared for, raised right, and given a chance to make something of themselves. The thought that there are kids out there without someone to care for them, who are sick and might never get better, who are scared of their futures being blank and empty...well it breaks my heart and if I can do something to cheer them up and make a time of year that's supposed to be happy and cheerful good for them. then I'm going to do it.

I guess that's the finish of me. Anything else you may need to know then you can ask me since I'm not shy and I'm willing to answer anything.