A Huge THANKYOU to All, tho words arent enough

[12Horse Paladin 1,038]

GoodMorning, All of You.😊

Look, i been thinking this over since Dan & Crew left; it's been raining since yesterday...

And i still cant find the words for a proper thankyou.

So many thoughts; things rattling 'round in my skull...you know?

I spent the rest of the day after everyone left straightening the garage to fit everything again, listening to tunes, having the ocasional smoke; just sitting n looking/staring at the 'General'.

Think i was stunned.

Know now i was n still am.

These kinds of things...they are foreign to me. Especially since being alone again, i...it...

Just boggles my mind.

I have no words. Least, none good enough to convey all inside me; what i was, and still am feeling.

I had such a good time. Seeing Dan n Jim again. Meeting Cindy n Joel (i sure hope im remembering the right names). Talking n teasing about WheelHorses n Simplicitys (lol, inlike tjose old ones, too).  I mean, y'all even helped me figure out my biggest issue that i kno of to date with my 160, which, btw guys, i plan to hope get tended to today to get it at least back up n running (And you bet Jim, i wont 4get; if it ever needs, or i decide its time, for a new home, You have 1st dibs😊 ).

Dan; Jim...all of you involved...Lord YES, the General is Beautiful; a beautiful piece of machinery and example of everyone's fine craftsmanship. Ill take good care of it Jim😊; it has a 4ever home, with me, until my time is done. Id find it a good home b4 that; someone who will appreciate WheelHorses...but idc how hard up i get, id never sell it. Thats a promise i can n will keep.

But this post isnt about that tractor itself. Its a symbol, to me, n represents  so much more to me. For that, i dont have proper words, or anything to offer but thanks with all my heart. If i could ask one thing, itd be that maybe someday i meet more of you that helped with it, in whatever way. I kno there is that special decal (I LOVE THAT ONE), but i bet there are others. To all of you, thankyou. If you chime in here or on the other thread of Dan's, ill see it.

I wont add any pics; wanna let Dan's thread finish 1st.

But y'all will be seeing the General again, i promise.

And Dan...

I never was one to have lots of real friends around.

I sincerely hope you know i now count you, and others now because of you...very real Friends.

Even maybe like Family.

If there is ever ANYTHING Ican do for you; any of you here, please ask, n ill try.

Bless You; all of You.

❤ 

 

Edited May 18, 2020 by 12Horse Paladin

[WHX?? 46,736]

Your more than welcome Jason. One thing you need to understand is this is what we like to do aside of showing our tractors at shows which unfortunately is not going to happen much this year. That said we seem to have a bit on more time on our hands not getting ready for shows so your little project fit in real well. Not speaking for Dan as he is already a master restorer it personally gives me a chance to bring my skills up another level. So there was something in it for both of us. As I already told you already all we ask of you is to work it and mantain it properly. I have no doubt you will.

I don't remember much these days but I do remember when we picked it up Jason said if we can't do anything with it we can keep it. Thanks for the offer Jason but Dan and I are both somewhat tractor heavy.... not that we wouldn't take in another orphan but it looks better in your barn! Also keep in mind why we cannot take payment for our work. As Dan always says if we do it turns our fun into jobs and then it's not fun anymore. 

Edited May 18, 2020 by WHX24

[Pullstart 59,687]

Jason,
 

I don’t think I had any real input other than virtual ribbing of y’all WI boys, wishing there was a posse here on this side of the pond that was as tight knit and active with the horses!  I knew that they had “taken you under their wing” a bit, but didn’t know it was to this extent!  I hope that some day sooner than later I can see the General in person hopefully at a show or plow day!

 

Kev

[ebinmaine 63,100]

All I really did is throw a hub or two across the country and toss a bit of ridiculous banter.

I got paid back for both of those in their own ways.

 

 

 

I can't even begin to express the amount of knowledge I have gained and the friends I've made because of little red horse tractors.

Just my way of paying back a few people for a few things, so to speak.

 

[Tractorhead 8,610]

It‘s outstanding how here help is gained in the Red Square.

 

On the Beginning i thinkered what is RedSquare?

That is also still more an example what i get from this place, even if i‘m thousands of Km far,
it give me more the response of good Buddy‘s and not the feeling i’m in just another Forum.

That also was my personally reason, to see ya all face to face at the Big Show this year what sadly not will happen, because of Covid.

few Day‘s before, i be asked, How RedSquare can be defined? 
It‘s a respectfully place where help and even help to others together is in foreground, i feel Accepted and well surrounded.
It is a place where you don‘t must read between the lines.
Never before i where in a Forum, where such a high level of knowledge is combinated with the Heart of the Fella‘s and members.
That all mixed with some Fun is my definition of RedSquare.
And i be proud i can be here.

 

The sad is the distance between, but therefore RedSquare exists.

Again thanks to all Admins, Mods and also all Members for the friendly Ambiente.

 

And Jason , Have a lot of Fun with the General.

I hope for some Stories with him !👍

[Achto 26,548]

10 hours ago, 12Horse Paladin said:

wont add any pics; wanna let Dan's thread finish 1st.

 

Feel free to post all of the pictures that you want Jason. After all it's your baby, I'm glad that you're happy with it.

 

I'm not always big on words. Just wanna say that it was a pleasure to work on the General. Even more than that, it has been great getting to know you. It's always great to make a new friend. 

 

I would also like to thank all who helped the General have a new lease on life and most of all help show that good things can happen to good people. I really hope you enjoy your Bronco every time you use it. 

 

 

[dclarke 4,011]

Lookin forward to some more pics of the “General”, Jason.