It's been a while. I've not posted since Thompson. I met a few of you. And had a very nice time. Wish I could have met more people. The family was there and they seemed to enjoy the racing.
I have been struggling with a few issues. Before Thompson I was scrambling to get my ugly 61 running right , to no avail. It has been put on hold again. As I mention to a couple of you, I am in the midst of a 409 build. Hope it goes like stink. It is the most I have ever spent on an engine. I think I am nearing $5000 for the engine and trans. I haven't seen my block in 6 weeks, but I have been in contact with the shop. I am waiting on other parts as well. When the parts do arrive this to will be on hold, or at least very slow going.
I am not sure why I feel compelled to do this posting. I don't normally bother anyone with my personal issues.
This is the one that has slowed me down. My wife, Teresa, has breast cancer. We found out the week before Thompson. No, the situation is not grim. This cancer is slow growing and less aggressive than other. The kind you want if you have to have cancer, I guess. All is as good as it can be considering. Surgery for lymph node remove went well. Lymph Nodes where negative and there was a genetic test that was negative as well. It meant that the cancer traits where not likely passed on to my daughters. Chemo has started. No sickness yet. Drugs take care of that. In the near future there will be a double mastectomy and the reconstructive surgery. The process will not be done for 12 months. Then who knows. The girls and I have to do the heavier lifting for Teresa now. See is tired some days. Everything has been getting back more towards normal, if that can be. I may have more opportunity to work in more car stuff. Maybe catch up on some 409 reading.
Anyway, my family and I will muddle through.
I have been struggling with a few issues. Before Thompson I was scrambling to get my ugly 61 running right , to no avail. It has been put on hold again. As I mention to a couple of you, I am in the midst of a 409 build. Hope it goes like stink. It is the most I have ever spent on an engine. I think I am nearing $5000 for the engine and trans. I haven't seen my block in 6 weeks, but I have been in contact with the shop. I am waiting on other parts as well. When the parts do arrive this to will be on hold, or at least very slow going.
I am not sure why I feel compelled to do this posting. I don't normally bother anyone with my personal issues.
This is the one that has slowed me down. My wife, Teresa, has breast cancer. We found out the week before Thompson. No, the situation is not grim. This cancer is slow growing and less aggressive than other. The kind you want if you have to have cancer, I guess. All is as good as it can be considering. Surgery for lymph node remove went well. Lymph Nodes where negative and there was a genetic test that was negative as well. It meant that the cancer traits where not likely passed on to my daughters. Chemo has started. No sickness yet. Drugs take care of that. In the near future there will be a double mastectomy and the reconstructive surgery. The process will not be done for 12 months. Then who knows. The girls and I have to do the heavier lifting for Teresa now. See is tired some days. Everything has been getting back more towards normal, if that can be. I may have more opportunity to work in more car stuff. Maybe catch up on some 409 reading.
Anyway, my family and I will muddle through.
