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Post by straightliner on Jul 15, 2018 22:40:28 GMT -5
This is Brian speaking on Bob Hayes behalf via his acct. Back in November of 2017 Bob suffered 2 strokes ....as far what he is able to do is limited to his Left hand as the paralysis has affected his Right side. He is very slowly getting back into building routine, but with the use of only one hand, it is very challenging. One of the other areas that was effected was some of what he remembers, even with that I still think he knows volumes more about rubber-n-resin than I ever will. With some prodding he was able to recall his password to his acct. here and he wanted me to say something to everyone here. I have told him that he needs to get back on here as the there are folks that could really benefit from what he has to offer advise wise.
For those of you who may not know who Bob Hayes is he has been a contributor to Alumilite in various ways. In the video library, there is a video of an interview with Bob explaining the molds and pours that he has done with the 1/8th scale cars and trucks that he has built. Since there is very little in the way of aftermarket 1/8th scale model parts and pieces, Bob has to make pretty much everything out of Alumilite products. I was introduced to Bob, who resides here in Topeka, Ks. as luck would have it, by a local hobby shop owner after I was simply getting no where with my resin pours. Bob basically sat me down and told me that everything I knew was wrong (Bobs old school military, which I understood perfectly)...He re-taught me the basics, gave me some solid advice and pointed me in the right direction. I've stumbled a few times since then, but I have used those as learning opportunities.
Since he is a fellow model builder, I am helping him finish up a 1/8 scale 1956 Ford F-100 pick up that he was working on at the time of his stroke....I considered it an honor when he asked me if I could help.
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Post by notoes on Jul 16, 2018 6:58:37 GMT -5
Something that might help his memory is putting down some of that vast knowledge on paper (so to speak) or on video and/or audio. Typing may not be quick with one hand but video and audio are. And there are challenges with only having one hand but they can be overcome, I should know – one of my brothers has the full use of only one hand due to the other arm never developing correctly since his was a baby. He’s also left handed which is a challenge in itself as most things are built right handed. I grew up around “old folks” as my uncle would say and I know firsthand how much of a treasure their knowledge is, please do your best to convince him to come back in any way that fits him best. We could sure use any help he would like to give. When I go ask my uncle about things (as I know he knows a lot), he likes to jokingly say he’s “old as dirt, why ask me” but I always come back with “you may be old as dirt but you’re sure not DUMB as dirt”.
I for one enjoy "picking someone's brain" and sharing what little knowledge I have so I look forward to people with more knowledge than me participating on the forum.
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Post by carol - Alumilite Corp on Jul 19, 2018 14:50:38 GMT -5
Notoes,
Hey to you dear! Bob Hayes is one of the kindest, dedicated, knowledgeable (not only on resin applications) human being I have ever had the honor to meet in my lifetime!
I have not spoke with Bob for awhile... I will reach out to Bob and offer any support we can give him to help him get through these trying times. Thank you both, Brian and Notoes for acknowledging him on our forum! Once again we have some kind and compassionate people who use Alumilite and are willing to share their knowledge with others who want and/or need it.
Warmest Regards,
Carol
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Post by straightliner on Aug 4, 2018 13:56:03 GMT -5
Bob here,finally. I cannot thank Brian enough for being the gentleman and friend..Being highly aware of his wee scale building abilities an "craftiness"the trust in him is deep and strong from me Carol,my dear,how I have missed you I am beyond frustrated here. The first major stroke happened Sept 19th and then two more the next day in ICU. The drs said Id be bed fast the remainer of my days.. Pissed me off... Not ready to quit here... more to do...My '56 Ford lacked the brass hinges which I had been working on but the strokes took away my total right side and control of some internal organs. no crying here... but I surely would like to have the use of my right arm and hand again.. I MAY BE RESTRICTED TO MY WHEELCHAIR BUT I'M JUST UNDER RECONSTRUCTION! MORE LATER!??
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Post by straightliner on Aug 4, 2018 14:18:06 GMT -5
Please excuse my errors in typing?! Left hand is not dominate for me and I know there has been a bit of cognitive ability in laying out my thoughts here. I am hard enough on myself for the imperfections.... as above...I am still under reconstruction... Thank you.
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Post by notoes on Aug 6, 2018 7:54:04 GMT -5
Hey at least you're typing. Personally, I welcome you no matter your imperfections and applaud your stubbornness...being the stubborn person I am myself. One of my brothers doesn't have the full use of his right arm since birth and he gets around just fine and one of my uncles is missing parts of his fingers here and there on both hands (growing up farming) and he also does just about everything he wants to. If you're stubborn enough, you manage to do what you want. Stubborn people can shape the world and make it bow to their needs.
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Post by carol - Alumilite Corp on Aug 9, 2018 9:18:01 GMT -5
I agree with Notoes Bob hang in there, I know your history I know all the things you have overcome. Notoes and Brian like you have a lot of talent and insight on mold making/casting always sharing and helping when I get so busy, it is appreciated.
Warmest Regards,
Carol
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Post by straightliner on Jan 29, 2019 19:57:21 GMT -5
Bob here....had a bad fall a month AGO today and likely for another month. month ago... went septic w/ severe pneumonia and other infections. Beenin local V A hosp . Theey tell me I most likely will not walk again,because of the three strokess and the broken leg on my dominant side.can no longer use right arm either.Things have to get better!!!
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Post by Brian on Jan 30, 2019 22:39:36 GMT -5
I'll give you a call here in a couple of days after I thaw out.....busy season is upon us and I have been dealing with 10+ hour work days since Monday involving having to deal with being in the great out door frozen Tundra of Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska...Good times
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Post by notoes on Jan 31, 2019 7:31:55 GMT -5
Bob, you remind me a lot of my Uncle Bill - stubborn enough to beat all odds and still make a difference in his world. As I think of it, he's a vet too (most of my family are in the military or retired military). One time he fell on some slick tiles and hit his head (I think he broke his arm too). I didn't see the fall but my other half did and said that the fall knocked him out for only a second (guess even a knock on the head can't keep him down) and then the next second he jerked up fussing about the tiles and was talking a mile a minute (case in point - don't ever put smooth tiles where people walk, I sure won't). If you've already beat three strokes and various other bad problems, I expect that you'll be able to walk again one day. Though it might be a long process. Then you can turn around at laugh in the doctors' faces for doubting your strength of will which I feel is a big as a mountain. I'll be praying for you.
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Post by straightliner on Feb 2, 2019 14:59:29 GMT -5
thank,notoes!!!!2-3 weeks and I'll be home... and stayins hard on physical therapy. Will be chrcking in here regularly!!!!
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Post by notoes on Feb 5, 2019 7:56:53 GMT -5
You're very welcome! You'd be amazed at what wonders that physical therapy works, it should have you up and about soon.
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