Follow-Up Regarding a post under "Transmissions"

[Indy Stables 3]

To all who replied regarding my "Hydro" question,

Some may be unaware of what has taken place, so to quickly recap... I placed a question under "Transmissions" about tapping into the hydro pump on my '68 Charger. Within hours of my post, my Dad suffered a heart attack after trying to start a chainsaw which had not ran in 2 years. He had 1 "Stint" put in, however he required a second "Stint" late Wednesday.

Dad is resting comfortably however it is clear he will need someone to stay with him when he comes home. I am a recent empty nester after raising 2 boys myself, and also about 60% Disabled from an accident in '06.

I just wanted to get a message to all the kind folks who ARE "Red Square" and thank you for the blessings, kind thoughts and well wishes. It has been a tough year and a half for us. My Mother passed suddenly March 3, 2013 as she and my Dad walked into a surprise 50th wedding party from a massive brain aneurism. My dad had to undergo a hip replacement this past February, and has been working hard to prep their home for sale ASAP ever since.

I wanted to get this message out to those who have "PM'd" me as in some cases when I have attempted to respond, I have received a notice saying "I am not allowed to use the PM option". Basically I just wanted to say, my plans have been shelved...no put on permanent hold for now, and I didn't want anyone to think I was "snubbing" them. If someone can, please pass this message along.

I have been truly blessed to have found a group like "Red Square"...I have little in the way of friends, and my old tractors mean a lot to me. I own nothing restored or for show, just grew up with a lawn cutting "business" during the summers. I saved until I could buy a well worn RJ (although no one knew that then, they just called it a "ball burner" & laughed). This was about '72-3. I expanded my "empire" from age 10 to about 12-13 when I bought a less used 856(I believe?)Hydro. I thought I was the king of the neighborhood. I washed & waxed it faithfully! I spent hours at "Western Hardware" in Greenwood IN, just looking at all the attachments I could get to further expand my empire into garden plowing/disking (which everyone had a garden back then) so I could put the massive power of the mighty K181 to full use. I know I took dozens of their brochures, but they kindly put up with me. I had a neighbor who had an old Roper built sears with a big Kohler and a plow who would pay me $5 to ride his plow as ballast as he plowed & disked gardens...can you imagine that today??? Anyway, today I look forward to simply mowing the yard. The crackle of the old Kohler firing & the smell of fresh cut grass, and a well tuned slightly worn Kohler. It takes me back 40 years. With the Diabetes (Type 1 Insulin dependent) I've had 47 years now, I don't know how long I have left, but I wouldn't change a single thing.

Sorry to ramble. YOU FOLKS ARE JUST GREAT!! Much love & good cheer & happy "Horsing around" to all!!! One last thing if I may. I wanted to post a photo of my Mom & Dad at the closing night after 25+ years, of a local "live music bar". My friends Band played & it was their 46th wedding anniversary. It was also the last time they danced.

I WILL BE BACK!!!!

Blessings & Kind Regards

Bill Baker, Indy

Sorry to ramble

[Brrly1 1,146]

No need to apoligize, I am sorry for your loss. I agree it has been a rough year for you. I hope your dad gets better and Look forward to see him out putting around on his tractor. Take care   John

[JimD 3,347]

Bill, I am very sorry for the loss of your Mother in such a tragic way and the health problems you and your Father are dealing with. I'm sure your message will be well received here on Redsquare. God speed to you and your Father.

[rmaynard 16,289]

I wish the best for your family. Hope to see you back again soon.

[AMC RULES 37,195]

God speed on Dads recovery. 

[stevasaurus 23,274]

My prayers and thoughts with you and your Dad.

[AJ_Thanatos 516]

God speed.. Hope to see you around..