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Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by ModelT46 » Thu Jun 20, 2024 3:03 pm

une 21 is my birthday and I am 92 this year.
Just wanted to let all of you know,
That I am doing well.
I move slow because of my back,
I am in good health otherwise.


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I am at our store 6 days a week. I was in the Army 1950-53 during the Korean conflict.
Repair lamps,
Help with selling items.

I plan on being around another year,
And probably more than that.

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LaVerna and I have been married 56 years,
Here we are with Laddie our sheltee.

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I bought this 1910 Ford in 1946.
I was 14 years old at the time.
I have owned it 78 years.
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by BillEverett » Thu Jun 20, 2024 3:09 pm

Thank you for your service, Darel.

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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by perry kete » Thu Jun 20, 2024 3:28 pm

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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by ThreePedalTapDancer » Thu Jun 20, 2024 3:52 pm

Impressive! Happy 92nd!
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by TXGOAT2 » Thu Jun 20, 2024 3:58 pm

Happy birthday, and may you and your wife enjoy many more.
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by Steve Jelf » Thu Jun 20, 2024 4:57 pm

I used to think I would probably make it past 90. Now that seems unlikely. It gives me joy when I see someone accomplish such a feat. Hang in there, and keep on keeping on.
The inevitable often happens.
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by BRENT in 10-uh-C » Thu Jun 20, 2024 5:58 pm

Happy Birthday Darel! I can only imagine what it will take for you to blow out that many candles! :lol:

...and Mr. Jelf, I hope you can live well past 100 y.o.!! We're all pulling for ya!! 8-)
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by KeithG » Thu Jun 20, 2024 6:17 pm

Happy Birthday, Darel! We hope you have many more wonderful birthdays.
I met you at The Homecoming in Richmond a few years ago and wish you the best.

Cheers, Keith
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by South Park Zephyr » Thu Jun 20, 2024 6:29 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by JTT3 » Thu Jun 20, 2024 8:22 pm

Darel, I wish years & years of Happy Birthdays to come. Thanks for your service and for being a good ambassador of the hobby. Best John
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Post by tiredfarmer » Fri Jun 21, 2024 7:48 am

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by CudaMan » Fri Jun 21, 2024 8:18 am

Happy birthday Darel! :)
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by Russ_Furstnow » Fri Jun 21, 2024 10:04 am

Hi Darel, Have a great day!! Russ Furstnow
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Fri Jun 21, 2024 11:17 am

I think still being excited about your birthday, even at 92, is what gets you to be 92 years old!

Happy Birthday Darel!
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by Herb Iffrig » Fri Jun 21, 2024 6:02 pm

Happy birthday Darel!
I remember meeting you at Chickasha a few years ago at the pizza party.
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by Norman Kling » Sat Jun 22, 2024 12:35 am

We had a 92 year on our tour. Still driving a T. I didn't get his name. They had everyone over 80 stand up and then counted out by year. I thought I might be the oldest one there but I am only 88. So Keep on going Darel! As long as you are ahead of me, I still feel like a kid. Happy Birthday!!!!!!
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by RGould1910 » Sat Jun 22, 2024 2:11 am

So inspiring to see you active in the hobby. Love to hear these stories. You too Norm. The Korean War seems so long ago, but we had a neighbor boy who served.
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by Wayne Sheldon » Sat Jun 22, 2024 4:12 am

I hope to see your birthday greetings on here every year for years to come!

Happy birthday to a true model T legend.
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by ModelT46 » Mon Jun 24, 2024 3:10 pm

Thank you all for the kind remarks. We also own a 1931 Model A wide bed pickup we bought in 1969 and a 1931 standard roadster we bouight in 1976.
My wife (LaVerna) is 8 years youger that I , so she is a great help, as I have slowed down. She was raised on a Minmneslta farm, so is used to heeping thins around the home and our stare is nice shape. WE still have pur store in Excelsior Mn. I am at the store now. The picture is during a winter storm.
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by Michael Peternell » Mon Jun 24, 2024 8:41 pm

My wife and I went and found their place last summer. Got to meet him and his wife. Had great fun visiting while the wife was shopping and visiting. We're going to do it again this year! Just the walk to Darel`s office is worth the trip! Anyone that's been there can attest to that!
Happy Birthday sir!
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Re: Darel Leipold is 92 on June 21 Friday

Post by ModelT46 » Tue Jun 25, 2024 12:25 pm

Stop by when you are in the area. We are right down town in Excelsior at 239 Water St. Minnesota. Go to google maps and street view. We are hear 6 days a week. Some Mondays we might be closed to work on tasks at the store. Go around to the back door,. if it is open or unlocked, step in and anounce your presence.
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