[AT] Goodbye 430V - and more

[Stephen Offiler]

Spencer:

Boy, that's a serious story.  Sounds like you had a terrible ride.  Very
happy to hear you're feeling "normal" (whatever that is, right?)   I hope
the 430V sale brings the funds you need for the Chevy.  I don't suppose
you'll be allowed by the moderator to talk about it here...

Steve O.

On Sat, Jul 10, 2021 at 2:39 AM rbrooks at hvc.rr.com <rbrooks at hvc.rr.com>
wrote:

> Spencer
>
> Sorry to hear about your health issues but very glad to hear you are back
> in good health!  Good luck with the sale and keep us informed on the
> progress on the pickup!
>
> Stay well!!!
>
> Bob
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jul 9, 2021, at 11:44 PM, Spencer Yost <spencer at rdfarms.com> wrote:
> >
> > Where do I start?  Not exactly sure but I know I won't be able to tell
> this story properly if I start with the tractor so hang in there
> >
> >
> > I haven't been exactly talkative for a while and have been holding quite
> a bit back.  Its been a wild ride for me over the last 10-ish months.   I
> got meningitis last fall, got thrown in the hospital in October, had a
> craniotomy(broken sinus bone allowed a pathways for pathogens, hence the
> meningitis and craniotomy to repair the sinus), recovered, all the while
> missing only 2-3 weeks of work (thank goodness for work-from-home),
> continuing my work on my masters degree, and meeting my farm obligations
> (also thank goodness all this happened in the late fall and winter where
> chores and obligations are few and minor).
> >
> > So I've been busy....
> >
> > By the time they figured out my health issues, I had become quite ill.
> Meningitis is serious shit and I became so ill I also started getting
> secondary infections(pneumonia, etc).   Hearing I was two shakes from death
> and then hearing they have to lift the lid to fix it .
> >
> >
> > All that and then requiring 6 months to feel "normal" reordered my
> priorities.
> >
> >
> > How does this relate to the 430V?   Glad you asked.   One of my projects
> is a 1957 Chevy 3/4 ton pickup.   It is a very low mileage, very nice
> original truck with minimal rust.  I took it apart in the early oughts and
> stored every piece carefully on shelves in my shop.  The cab is on blocks
> in front of my Pacer's parking place.   It was always going to be a long
> and expensive project that also would require lots of shop space;  but
> time, money and space have all been in short supply for years.  So the
> project never got off the ground.   I have decided to prioritize it.   One
> solution to opening up space and money  is to sell a tractor.   Selling the
> John Deere 430V as opposed to the Pacer opens up the most funds and space.
> >
> > So I spoke with Debbie Polk (Polk Auctions) and they are going to
> include my tractor in the upcoming Labor day auction.   I chose Polk
> because I have done tons of business with them over the years - mainly on
> behalf of other folks but also myself personally. This is probably my last
> chance to do business with them as a consignor.   Also they have always
> been great to do business with.
> >
> >
> > So there you have it.   A lot in a nutshell and probably more than you
> wanted to know.  I felt like it was time to come clean about all I have
> been through over the last many months and to also announce my recent
> decision to sell the 430V.
> >
> >
> > Have a great weekend!
> >
> >
> > --
> > Spencer Yost
> >
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