[AT] It is nice to be home

[George Willer]

Cecil,

I'm not as anxious to gain back the weight as I'm sure I'll soon gain too 
much.  I've already gained 6 of the 47 pounds I lost.  This would be a good 
place for me to stop gaining!  My appetite has come back stronger than ever.

I expect the tractors to still do some of the mowing since most of the yard 
was laid out with them in mind.  The back yard has a marker tree in the dead 
center so by starting at the tree and mowing in a spiral nearly 2 acres can 
be mowed pretty fast with no lost motion.  Most of the trees and bushes are 
laid out in not obvious rows which helps a lot.  Both of my mowing Fords 
have 6' finish mowers.  (I hate to even think of selling either one)

This picture was taken about 1997 so the landscaping has developed 
considerably.  The last time it was mowed before the picture was from the 
outside in.

http://members.toast.net/gwill/album/Homestead/Homestead_aerial_view.jpg

The CubFest in June would be a good place to shoot for... I know I am!  I 
hope you and Lucille can come.

I'm sure many on the list were happy to see your update.

Best regards to you, Lucille, and Jack Daniels.

George

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cecil E Monson" <cmonson at hvc.rr.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] It is nice to be home


>> Cecil,
>>
>> It's great to hear from you!  I know your thoughts about the end of the 
>> tunnel.  If your experience is anything like mine the internet contacts 
>> will soon be a big part of your day.
>>
>> We went to our son's house Saturday for the holiday and also to celebrate 
>> his birthday.  It was great to be out!  Those great grandchildren are 
>> growing like weeds.
>>
>> I've driven my pickup about 20 miles so far.  (Doctor still says no 
>> driving)
>
>
> Good morning, George. Thank you for your support over the past
> couple weeks. Lucille brought me all the email and cards and yours were
> important to me.
>
> I had a gallon and a liter of fluid around my right lung and
> a full liter around my left lung that tried to suffocate me and kept
> me from gaining weight, sleeping, and eating properly. It took too long
> to figure out what it was but was cured in matter of the same day after
> they had it doped out. My weight dropped to around 110 pounds and I was
> ready for the boneyard. I'm up over 120 now, sleeping like a log and
> have a great appetite. It almost got me, however, and was scary at the
> end. The same team of doctors who worked on Clinton were the same trio
> who figured out what my problem was and when they were in my room, told
> me they would do mine also personally - which they did the same day. I
> was outside by myself yesterday for the first time in several months and
> the sunshine sure felt good.
>
> My doctors said I cannot drive either but I will. grins
>
> My best friend bought a Zero Turn mower for his wife to drive
> when he was diagnosed with heart problems two years ago. He bought a
> Ferris because it is a commercial mower and he knows the dealer but it
> looks just like yours. I drove it and it is easy to learn and fun to
> drive. He told me he will never try mowing with a tractor again as it
> is too much fun to drive it himself.
>
> Take care and hope to see you later this spring or summer. I
> hope you are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel also and coming
> along the way you hoped you would. You have been in our prayers also.
>
> Best regards to you both, and to Reba.
>
> Cecil
> -- 
> The nicest thing about telling the truth is you never have to wonder
> what you said.
>
> Cecil E Monson
> Lucille Hand-Monson
> Mountainville, New York   Just a little east of the North Pole
>
> Allis Chalmers tractors and equipment
>
> Free advice
>
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