The Rest of the Story
It has been quite the summer on Stauffer Avenue. Dennis found himself a project that pretty much kept him busy from May right up to today, September 4th, 2019.
Today he and his lifetime friend, Dwayne, put the mower back on the Cub-Lo-Boy. It’s been quite the season of cleaning, painting and tricking out the 1968 tractor and mower. I knew Dennis had taken the two wheel trailer with the mower on it over to Brett’s garage. Dennis came back home and drove the tractor to the garage. I didn’t ask any questions, but I made sure he had his cell phone along. “Call me if you need me and . . . be safe.” What more is a person to do. When there is want power in place there is no stopping two 82-year-old fellows. That was at eight this morning.
Almost to the exact stroke of twelve noon, Dennis and the Cub-Lo-Boy were home, towing the two wheel trailer behind. Dennis’ first thing was to get his bowl of oatmeal and flax meal going. He must have worked up an appetite.
It must have all gone well. The tractor and the trailer were parked in the driveway. Dennis made sure I didn’t need to get the car out of the garage as he said he was going to take a break in his recliner before greasing some zerks on the mower. Dennis must have been totally satisfied with the day, the job and the finished project. Relaxing with his Trump 2020 cap on his head and covered up with his favorite Santa blanket . . . all is well on Stauffer Avenue.
Life on Stauffer Avenue continues to be sweet.