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**special-K** · 10-20-2019, 09:16 AM

I did an advanced search in "Alternate Tinkerings" for threads I started to see what I had already posted about. So, there I see this thread from 10 years ago I started about having to move a building as a result of trouble with my neighbors behind me. I read through it and it is an interesting record of how things can change in ten years.

I was thinking others might have old threads that would show interesting changes between then and now. The "Let's See The One Tons" thread is so old it covers all years, from back when all years were combined. I was so green I didn't even know how to post pictures yet!

Here is the thread about moving the building:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ove+a+building

-The building now looks like it has always been there.
-The extra room created between it and the fence allowed for planting some native species trees a friend gave me saplings for. I now have fruit baring Paw Paw trees.
-I did all new fencing around '11.
-Junior, the neighbor behind me, had gone from glaring at me to giving a nod. He never talked much, but we got to where we had a few short exchanges. He has since died of a heart attack.
-The son, Bubba, got out of HS, moved in with his sister, Missy, and her husband and boy. His dad was abusive to him and I had become someone he could talk to. He was riding his bicycle home from his restaurant job one night and was struck by a pickup truck. Killed him.
-The older daughter (Liz) now has four kids. She, her husband, and kids live with the grandma (Debbie) behind me now. I'm Mr. Tim to all the kids and they all run up to tell me things when I'm out at the shop (by their driveway). The dad is a Chevy Truck guy and we shoot the bull.
-So grandma is a minority and has softened up toward me since I'm the nice man her grandchildren like so much... and there is no grand daddy. I've given her some flowers and shrubs to transplant back there, after she commented on liking them in my yard. She has never been a warm person, but she seems to have lightened up or is trying to anyway.

-Up the hill that daughter has two boys now and they get all excited when they see me, too. And their mom speaks to me now. They all catch the bus together out in front by the corner of my place.
-Grandmom, Joan, has always been nice and talked to me (if he/Wade wasn't around). She is married into the clan.
-Wade is like his sister, not warm and friendly. He is still that way toward me. Nothing new... screw him. He'll never change. He had his heart attack last summer but manged to survive. He drives/owns a truck he hasn't been allowed to drive yet. He seemed all changed and nice (except me), going to the bus stop with grand children and spending time with them he never had. But lately I don't see him out with them. I hope he can get back in the saddle. I figure it's starting to worry him. He's about 60.

10-20-2019, 09:16 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Old Threads I did an advanced search in "Alternate Tinkerings" for threads I started to see what I had already posted about. So, there I see this thread from 10 years ago I started about having to move a building as a result of trouble with my neighbors behind me. I read through it and it is an interesting record of how things can change in ten years. I was thinking others might have old threads that would show interesting changes between then and now. The "Let's See The One Tons" thread is so old it covers all years, from back when all years were combined. I was so green I didn't even know how to post pictures yet! Here is the thread about moving the building: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ove+a+building -The building now looks like it has always been there. -The extra room created between it and the fence allowed for planting some native species trees a friend gave me saplings for. I now have fruit baring Paw Paw trees. -I did all new fencing around '11. -Junior, the neighbor behind me, had gone from glaring at me to giving a nod. He never talked much, but we got to where we had a few short exchanges. He has since died of a heart attack. -The son, Bubba, got out of HS, moved in with his sister, Missy, and her husband and boy. His dad was abusive to him and I had become someone he could talk to. He was riding his bicycle home from his restaurant job one night and was struck by a pickup truck. Killed him. -The older daughter (Liz) now has four kids. She, her husband, and kids live with the grandma (Debbie) behind me now. I'm Mr. Tim to all the kids and they all run up to tell me things when I'm out at the shop (by their driveway). The dad is a Chevy Truck guy and we shoot the bull. -So grandma is a minority and has softened up toward me since I'm the nice man her grandchildren like so much... and there is no grand daddy. I've given her some flowers and shrubs to transplant back there, after she commented on liking them in my yard. She has never been a warm person, but she seems to have lightened up or is trying to anyway. -Up the hill that daughter has two boys now and they get all excited when they see me, too. And their mom speaks to me now. They all catch the bus together out in front by the corner of my place. -Grandmom, Joan, has always been nice and talked to me (if he/Wade wasn't around). She is married into the clan. -Wade is like his sister, not warm and friendly. He is still that way toward me. Nothing new... screw him. He'll never change. He had his heart attack last summer but manged to survive. He drives/owns a truck he hasn't been allowed to drive yet. He seemed all changed and nice (except me), going to the bus stop with grand children and spending time with them he never had. But lately I don't see him out with them. I hope he can get back in the saddle. I figure it's starting to worry him. He's about 60. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-20-2019 at 09:37 AM.