Well, I didnt sell my bird. I wasnt going to give it away and so no one wanted it. I have it for a few more days . Due to mounting medical expenses and at least 2 more surgeries scheduled I have had to do something I never thought I would do . I want to tell all you so you wont be making things up and stretch the truth too much. After much deliberation ,prayer and discussions with everyone here I today had to file for bankruptcy protection. This way I have some dignity remaining . BUt, now I am a bad risk for everything. My bird will be auctioned off along with some of our possessions. We do get to keep a few things however so we wont be living in a box. I have to have the surgery ,so I had no choice. I am  disconnecting my internet and phone on the 27 th. After that I have no idea whats going to happen. Other than surgery on Oct 7.

No I am not looking for your sympathy. I am informing you of my present situation because I want all of my friends to know whats going on. So I will say so long ,thanks for all your input, prayers,kind thoughts and support during this ordeal. It is now something I must face alone. Just wanted you guys to now . Thanks for everything . I will always remember the Y-block website.  Take care Stay safe and God bless you all.   Earl Dagenhart 55birdman. 

55Birdman  Hickory NC

Y-Guy Earl:      Sorry to hear the "news"  It's sad that, in our country, if you didn't

          have anything, you get the "help" almost free, but if you've worked hard, saved

          a little nest egg, they will take it all.

                      I have a friend who's son went thru several surgey's and owed

         several million dollars. They put him on a payment plan of several hundred

         dollars a month and "wrote it off" It still shows up on his credit, but as long

         as he makes those low payments, his credit score is fine. He bought a new

         truck a while back, and the guy checked his credit and said  "hey you got a

         lot of bills but your credit is Aplus:.

                        I've heard of people getting a divorce to keep from losing

         everything.  I hope you can find a way to keep it together and not lose

         it all.                          

                                    Earl, you'll always be in our thoughts & Prayers

                                                          Bill

            Get a friend to link to this site, and keep us informed....

Bill

Pelham,Al

Hi Earl,

Sorry to hear you've got to let the Bird go in an auction.  I'd love to have it but I know I can't afford it with everything else on my plate.

Anyway cars are possessions and it's people that matter, so you and the family stay strong and do what you need to do now.  As Bill said get online through a friend or relative's computer and keep us informed of how you're doing.

Larry D

Winnipeg, MB Canada Eh!


'57 Fairlane 500 Club Victoria

'58 Custom 300 Tudor

'56 Crown Victoria

'61 Starliner Z Code

'51 Ford Victoria

Wishing you the best in everyway, your health and family is by far the most important.

-Gary Burnette-

Earl:

We all have to play the hand we're dealt, but it sure sounds like you were dealt a terrible hand.  We do not know God's plan, nor understand his ways.  We will not forget you, and continue to pray for you.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

Earl, keep faith in God no matter what...

Prayerfully we can get together sometime - maybe over the holidays I can see my folks down in NC.

I do have your address and will mail you something soon.

DJ

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com

My family and I will keep you in our prayers.

John F

Ballwin, MO

God bless you and your family, Earl.  We just prayed for you today at lunchtime.  I'm sorry to hear about your bankruptcy but your health is more important.  Take care.  Nick Brann - K.C., MO

Earl, I'm so sorry to hear of this happening to you.  I don't know what to say.  I would have loved to buy your 'Bird (my wife and I love the '55) but it doesn't sound like that would have made the situation much better anyway.  We will continue to pray for you and maybe you can check in on a friends computer to say "Hi" from time to time.

Wishing you all the best.

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

Earl, a sad time and i know we all hold you in high respect as a brave and nobel man in the face of these circumstances, i could not fare so well, but i guess we will all meet in the next 10-15 years, so reserve a seat for us. Best regards and god bless. Bill.

  AussieBill            YYYY    Forever Y Block     YYYY

 Down Under, Australia