wotandbuy
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Thankyou, yes I try to avoid reminding him haha. But certainly I am concerned at times, just the other day he parked our cub cadet xt2 in the garage (sideways), now when that happens I normally pick the front end up and just pivot it around. He decided to try that and nearly injured himself before I ran over to avoid that scenario, keep in mind he's extrodinarily active (10+km walks at work) and he was limping for a day+ afterwards. That's really what made me set on the tractor, was myself, someone who never considers excersize could do that. And my highly athletic father would be injured trying. I will definitely admit it did hit me then with the aging, but also made me realize what he gave for us too.First off, you get my rarely used "at-a-boy" award!
Having past 60'ish more than 10 years ago, I can confidently tell you that your father probably does not consider himself "old" like you do. Especially with his can do attitude. The problem with us "old guys" is that our minds are still 30 years old, but our bodies are 100. Guys, (unlike some other genders) are pretty much logical. Every now and again you should remind your father of the age "difference" between his mind and his bodily abilities. And if he pulls his back out, he might be unable to do the simple things for months.
And if he's as active as you say, he's used his fair amount of tools in his life. Subtle reminders of "let the tool do the work" will get him going down the path you want. Part of his research might be to read this thread.
I can honestly say that 99.9% of the guys (and guyettes) on here, have never had a second thought about getting their tractor once they've had it for a while. I use mine 3-5 times a week for so many different tasks it's hard to list them.
And between us, he still doesn't like powertools until he actually uses them haha. Just yesterday he borrowed my dremmel and was amazed, after preciously doubting it could cut plastic even.
But again thankyou so much