The Ford Barn

Ol' Ron · 03-31-2025, 03:54 PM

I'm Ron's daughter-in-law. I've written two posts about our situation. He's still Kicking, and all the grandkids are coming up this week to visit.

You know Ron well enough to know that for him humor is not too far from tragedy. We've been telling stories that keep us from tears. And sometimes, as he dreams, Ron's breathing is laughter.

Don't be surprised if you find yourself chuckling.

The second post is about you all. If you can only read one, do that one. Ryan, I hope you permit me to quote you. Has anyone told you you're a poet?

https://open.substack.com/pub/rutheh...droid&r=1ry0o1

https://open.substack.com/pub/rutheh...droid&r=1ry0o1

Fordors · 03-31-2025, 04:12 PM

Thank you Ruth, I wish everyone could have a daughter-in-law like you.
God bless you and may He give Ron peace in his final days.

tubman · 03-31-2025, 04:34 PM

Thank you for all you have done.

I'm sure it is greatly appreciated here.

Tim Ayers · 03-31-2025, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubman

Thank you for all you have done.

I'm sure it is greatly appreciated here.

X3. Thank you, Ruth.

Ronnieroadster · 03-31-2025, 04:49 PM

Ruth your update is greatly appreciated. Ron is so lucky to have you and the family to help guide him on his final journey. Understanding that Ron's legacy will go on forever since his guidance to all of us on the Ford flathead will continue as we help guide others from the teaching Ron has given us. He will be missed.
Ronnieroadster

1952henry · 03-31-2025, 04:59 PM

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God bless you all as you approach his last moments. Having been through this with both of my parents, it isn’t easy. What makes it bearable is knowing where they are going. Good to know he has loved ones around him.

32phil · 03-31-2025, 05:41 PM

Thank You Ruth for your kindness.
Just knowing how Ron is doing is great comfort.

40cpe · 03-31-2025, 06:23 PM

Ruth sounds to me like someone everybody needs in their life. Ron is very fortunate.

old guy rich · 03-31-2025, 06:48 PM

Thank you Ruth very much.

AnthonyG · 03-31-2025, 08:26 PM

Thank you Ruth! Please know Ron, you & the rest of Ron’s family are in our thoughts & prayers! God bless you all!

Ggmac · 04-01-2025, 04:50 AM

Thank you . We have never met but Ron has seriously made an impression on me and my cars . Thank you and God Bless .

ScubaChief60 · 04-01-2025, 05:22 AM

As Ggmac just said... and I agree... 'God bless'.

KiWinUS · 04-01-2025, 06:25 AM

Thank you for your updates on the Legend.

glennpm · 04-01-2025, 06:49 AM

Thanks Ruth for informing us with a great story about a great man. It's wonderful to be able to tell how much Ron means to us in his last days.

Glenn

solidaxle · 04-01-2025, 06:52 AM

I always wanted to meet Ron in person. Last summer I PM'd Ron and told him I live an hour and a half away and would he sign my copy of his book. He said stop in. Well I never got the chance. Ruth, I think I can speak for all of us here that we appreciate you keeping us posted. Ron was highly respected around here, so much so that sometimes his spelling wasn't 100%, but nobody ever corrected him.
I hope you and your family can find some comfort during this time, knowing he is admired by all on the Barn. 'God Bless'

pistonbroke · 04-01-2025, 07:24 AM

Thank you Ruth, That post brought tears to my face before I was half was throught it. Tim

Don W/Norfolk · 04-01-2025, 09:57 AM

Ruth,
Compared to you, Ryan doesn't stand a chance as a poet.
You easily convey all our thoughts without having to say them.
Thank you, very much for taking care of Ron and please convey our sincere love to him.
dw

Bored&Stroked · 04-01-2025, 12:41 PM

Thank you, Ruth, for taking the time to reach out and help us take a bit of Ron's last walk with you.

As you know, he has been a fixture here as long as I've been on this site (my case, about 20 years). He will be greatly missed and THANKS for being a wonderful daughter in-law to him - he is blessed by you and you by him!

Godspeed Ron . . . and please confirm that there are no valve covers in Heaven!

flatford8 · 04-01-2025, 12:43 PM

Ruth……you’ve earned your wings….God Bless You……tell ’Ol Ron we’ll all see him at the track……Mark

jimvette59 · 04-01-2025, 01:33 PM

Thank you Ruth, may the grace of GOD be with Ol' RON.

03-31-2025, 03:54 PM	#1
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Update on Ol' Ron I'm Ron's daughter-in-law. I've written two posts about our situation. He's still Kicking, and all the grandkids are coming up this week to visit. You know Ron well enough to know that for him humor is not too far from tragedy. We've been telling stories that keep us from tears. And sometimes, as he dreams, Ron's breathing is laughter. Don't be surprised if you find yourself chuckling. The second post is about you all. If you can only read one, do that one. Ryan, I hope you permit me to quote you. Has anyone told you you're a poet? https://open.substack.com/pub/rutheh...droid&r=1ry0o1 https://open.substack.com/pub/rutheh...droid&r=1ry0o1 Last edited by Ol' Ron; 04-01-2025 at 05:59 AM.

03-31-2025, 04:12 PM	#2
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,408	Re: Update on Ol' Ron Thank you Ruth, I wish everyone could have a daughter-in-law like you. God bless you and may He give Ron peace in his final days. __________________ My school colors are black and blue, I attended the School of Hard Knocks where I received a Masters Degree in Chronic Mopery.

03-31-2025, 04:34 PM	#3
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 11,623	Re: Update on Ol' Ron Thank you for all you have done. I'm sure it is greatly appreciated here.

03-31-2025, 04:49 PM	#5
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,697	Re: Update on Ol' Ron Ruth your update is greatly appreciated. Ron is so lucky to have you and the family to help guide him on his final journey. Understanding that Ron's legacy will go on forever since his guidance to all of us on the Ford flathead will continue as we help guide others from the teaching Ron has given us. He will be missed. Ronnieroadster __________________ I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead, Focus and Finish "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 First Ford flathead roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH reset the record in 2024 to 211.830 running to mile four. Top speed 2024 mile five 220.672 exit speed 221.587

03-31-2025, 04:59 PM	#6
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,786	Re: Update on Ol' Ron Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) God bless you all as you approach his last moments. Having been through this with both of my parents, it isn’t easy. What makes it bearable is knowing where they are going. Good to know he has loved ones around him. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

03-31-2025, 05:41 PM	#7
32phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montgomery, NY & Port St. Lucie Florida Posts: 975	Re: Update on Ol' Ron Thank You Ruth for your kindness. Just knowing how Ron is doing is great comfort. __________________ Early Ford Lock & Key Service https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46583

03-31-2025, 06:23 PM	#8
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,120	Re: Update on Ol' Ron Ruth sounds to me like someone everybody needs in their life. Ron is very fortunate.

03-31-2025, 06:48 PM	#9
old guy rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 199	Re: Update on Ol' Ron Thank you Ruth very much.

03-31-2025, 08:26 PM	#10
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,217	Re: Update on Ol' Ron Thank you Ruth! Please know Ron, you & the rest of Ron’s family are in our thoughts & prayers! God bless you all! __________________ Nomad

04-01-2025, 04:50 AM	#11
Ggmac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Lake worth Florida Posts: 1,371	Re: Update on Ol' Ron Thank you . We have never met but Ron has seriously made an impression on me and my cars . Thank you and God Bless .

04-01-2025, 05:22 AM	#12
ScubaChief60 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Summerfield, NC Posts: 228	Re: Update on Ol' Ron As Ggmac just said... and I agree... 'God bless'.

04-01-2025, 06:25 AM	#13
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 3,262	Re: Update on Ol' Ron Thank you for your updates on the Legend.

04-01-2025, 06:49 AM	#14
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mid-Coast Maine Posts: 2,815	Re: Update on Ol' Ron Thanks Ruth for informing us with a great story about a great man. It's wonderful to be able to tell how much Ron means to us in his last days. Glenn

04-01-2025, 06:52 AM	#15
solidaxle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: upstate NY Posts: 517	Re: Update on Ol' Ron I always wanted to meet Ron in person. Last summer I PM'd Ron and told him I live an hour and a half away and would he sign my copy of his book. He said stop in. Well I never got the chance. Ruth, I think I can speak for all of us here that we appreciate you keeping us posted. Ron was highly respected around here, so much so that sometimes his spelling wasn't 100%, but nobody ever corrected him. I hope you and your family can find some comfort during this time, knowing he is admired by all on the Barn. 'God Bless'

04-01-2025, 07:24 AM	#16
pistonbroke Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Perry Mo. Posts: 714	Re: Update on Ol' Ron Thank you Ruth, That post brought tears to my face before I was half was throught it. Tim

04-01-2025, 09:57 AM	#17
Don W/Norfolk Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 144	Re: Update on Ol' Ron Ruth, Compared to you, Ryan doesn't stand a chance as a poet. You easily convey all our thoughts without having to say them. Thank you, very much for taking care of Ron and please convey our sincere love to him. dw __________________ I love this country; it's the damn idiots running the government I'm afraid of.

04-01-2025, 12:41 PM	#18
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,723	Re: Update on Ol' Ron Thank you, Ruth, for taking the time to reach out and help us take a bit of Ron's last walk with you. As you know, he has been a fixture here as long as I've been on this site (my case, about 20 years). He will be greatly missed and THANKS for being a wonderful daughter in-law to him - he is blessed by you and you by him! Godspeed Ron . . . and please confirm that there are no valve covers in Heaven!

04-01-2025, 12:43 PM	#19
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,888	Re: Update on Ol' Ron Ruth……you’ve earned your wings….God Bless You……tell ’Ol Ron we’ll all see him at the track……Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver…RIP

04-01-2025, 01:33 PM	#20
jimvette59 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Perry OH Posts: 1,369	Re: Update on Ol' Ron Thank you Ruth, may the grace of GOD be with Ol' RON.