My name is Bill, from NY.. upstate and down, but love my adopted town if Indian Lake NY.
Retired Tool & Die Maker. Bounced around alot until I found my way to Brookhaven National Laboratory to ply my trade. Some interesting work, some no so much. Last stop in the Physics Department where I rubbed elbows with some famous scientists. A few were very kind and gracious to this blue collar guy. I loved my work, sometimes miss turning handles, especially when I need a machine for my hobbies. Still have friends amongst old employers and co workers. One gent from the weld shop builds chassis' for NASCAR Whelen Cup Modifieds ... the gent that TIGs up my mufflers... an absolute artist!
Anyway, 72 years old, but still get done what needs to get done. Broken both elbows, one knee, one shoulder, and froze the other shoulder, and three ribs over the course of my adult life and a bit of a mis-spent youth.
Married about 50 years... maybe 51, don't remember. Two kids, and five grandchildren. The grandkids the light of this old gasbag's life!
Started with Husqvarna.. will end with Husqvarna, but truth be told, I like 'em all! I'm an amateur at best, but try like hell to be safe enough to wake up tomorrow. But, i always said I'd rather buy the farm doing what i like instead of in a hospital bed. If I get that choice..
Been into lots of things over the years. A lifelong affair with gundogs... the vast majority field bred Setters of various lineage. Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays for the vast majority of my adult life, but age takes a toll... reflexes, eyesight, you know the rest. Most of the guys I shot with have passed on... hard to jump on with a squad of young guys... that's the way life goes.
Anyway, happy to be here.. and happy to get my hands dirty with chainsaws.