Grandpa Hill's True Stories

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  • Grandpa Cuts Himself With a Chain Saw – Slightly Wiser Story

    Grandpa Cuts Himself With a Chain Saw – Slightly Wiser Story

    In 1974 Grandpa Hill, Don Hill, was clearing stump logs around Karl Greimel’s Estate.  He was 16 years old and  the blade on Mr. Greimel’s saw was 16 inches long.  When the blade entered his leg he knew he was in trouble.  As he drove himself to the hospital his left leg was warm and wet as his boot filled with blood. 

    At the hospital Don collapsed.  He came to and was soon being stitched half way up.  There was an interruption in the stitching and  a lack of Novocain that made it a very memorable experience.

    Grandpa shares this story with his grandchildren, his children and all children hoping that they won’t make the mistakes he did.  Don’t work alone, especially with dangerous things like chainsaws in the snow on a hill.  Never cut up hill.  Don’t touch any of the tools or supplies  when you are laying on the bed getting stitched by a very busy Doctor.

    Please share this story, with your family and friends.  Maybe it makes a difference to their futures as they Think Laugh and Live.

    Grandchildren In the Audience (I think):  David, Annette, Breandan, Kyla, Lawrence, Edmund, Levi, Emma and Eoghan.

    Author and Producer Grandpa Hill; Artist Amy Steele; Pickin Michael Steele.

  • An Incident at O’Reilly Auto Parts – A Slightly Wiser Story

    An Incident at O’Reilly Auto Parts – A Slightly Wiser Story

    Grandpa Hill was recently in the Latrobe  O’Reilly Auto Parts Store and an incident occurred.  It turned out to be a timely end to his search for sanding discs for his son John.  Then just a few weeks later it happened again but differently and better. 

    This time he was sent there by his son Michael to get studs a nut and a stud installer and to secure a price match.  Well, Grandpa Hill got a new hat out of the deal, $10 off in a price match, that his son Michael appreciated.  Grandpa, Don Hill, recognized how well he had been treated.  He wished he had started shopping at O’Rielly’s when they first came to town two years ago.  O’Reilly Auto Parts will be his first stop and likely only stop on his frequent runs for maintenance and replacement parts.

    Share this story about O’Rielly’s with anyone you think should give them a try.  Share the story too with anyone you think would like to improve their retail business by understanding the value the people behind the counter bring to the business.   As you do this, you will probably feel pretty good, as Grandpa does right now as he posts this Grandpa Hill’s True Story.   Remember to Think Laugh and Live!

    Grandpa Hill and David Richman produced. Amy Steele did the portrait. Michael Steele did the pickin.

  • Case of the Piece of String and the Danger I Found In the Louisana Bayou – Problem Solving Story

    Case of the Piece of String and the Danger I Found In the Louisana Bayou – Problem Solving Story

    In 1983 Grandpa Hill, Don Hill, a young metallurgical engineer was assisting with an investigation to find the root cause of a gas line explosion in the Bayous of Lousiana.   He expected adventure, success and a lot of work. 

    Dr. Ray Fessler was the lead investigator.  Highly experienced, Ray came highly prepared but carried no tools.  Don had the tools of the failure analysis trade, with him but never got to use them.  Instead Ray’s piece of string was used to solve the problem.

    While in New Orleans and In the Bayous and on Bourbon St. Don saw and did and thought things he didn’t want to see or do or think again, they weren’t worth it. 

    Think Laugh and Live! Share your stories and Grandpa Hill’s True Stories.

    Story told by Grandpa Hill 

    Production:  Don Hill

    Artwork:  Amy Steele.

    Background music clips are from Spotify.  Intro Rhythm Boogie, Piano Brotherhood;  Outro, When the Saints go Marching In, Rebirth Brass Band.  Grandpa Hill recommends you play their music often and put them in your playlists.

  • A Covid 19 Blessing, Grandpa Meets Melissal at the “Y”

    A Covid 19 Blessing, Grandpa Meets Melissal at the “Y”

    Grandpa Hill and Grandma Hill homeschooled their eight children from 1989 to 2016.   Grandpa had been disappointed, he had wished for a surge in homeschooling coming out of the whole Covid 19 scene.  It never seemed to have happened.  Then he met Melissa at the Y.  Her story motivated Grandpa Hill to check out the recent data on homeschooling.  He was pleasantly surprised.  If Grandpa meets Melissa again he will be giving her information about PHAA and a monthly square dance with homeschooling families.  Getting good and many connections was always helpful to Don and Mary for those 27 years of homeschooling and they want more homeschoolers to have similar connections to strengthen what they are doing in their families.

    • Produced: Grandpa Hill
    • Website, and Music: David Richman
    • Cover art: Amy Steele
  • When Grandpa Was a BEE Target – Children’s Story

    When Grandpa Was a BEE Target – Children’s Story

    In 1974 Grandpa was 16 years old and was cleaning the outside steps that went up through the woods to the front door of Mr. Griemel’s house.  There was to be a party that night and the steps would be clean of dirt and debris. As he sprayed the water to clean the railroad ties and stones he discovered an in-the-ground nest of yellow jackets.  It was easy work to spray the bees and flood the nest.  Soon Grandpa discovered something he will never forget.  Yellow jackets always have an alternate exit to their hives. 

    Soon there was a stream of angry bees after Grandpa.  He had become a BEE Target.   The hose was dropped and he was running at top speed towards his car.  A glance over his shoulder revealed a long string of bees in hot pursuit.   He had enjoyed getting rid of the pests.  He was now in fright and flight and could be easily overcome by dozens of charging bees. 

    Grandpa tells his true stories for your benefit to help you think laugh and live, and maybe avoid his mistakes.   This is the 80th episode.  Some are more serious faith and family and health stories.  This is a “fun” one of when Grandpa became a bee target and lived to tell the story. 

    Please share one of Grandpa Hill’s True Stories today!

    • Producer: Grandpa Hill with David Richman.
    • Intro Laugh and Call to Sit Down: Walter and Corbin.
    • Grand children in the audience: David, Annette, Kyla, Breandan, Lawrence, Edmund, Levi, and Emma.
    • Cover Art: Amy Steele.
    • Music: Michael Steele
  • When Grandpa Whined to Grandma – Children’s Story

    When Grandpa Whined to Grandma – Children’s Story

    In 1989 in December Grandpa was all alone in his little room above the Saltsburg Supply Company.  It was cold!  Way too cold for Pennsylvania in December!  He had made a huge mistake, he was lonely, and he was cold.  He called Grandma to whine about his troubles.

    Grandma decided to fix everything by telling Grandpa a story about shopping at the big mall in Burnsville MN.  In no mood for a story, especially about shopping, Grandpa listened to the story and he changed.  He stopped his whining!  Whining  wasn’t working and it never should work for anybody, not for little insistent children and not for Moms and Dads and definitely not for Grandpa Hill. 

    Gorf and Marshmallow help Grandpa Hill discuss whining  with some of his grandchildren.  Grandpa Hill appreciates that help as he promotes Thinking, Laughing a lot, and Living life fully.  It so much better for the, children the children’s children and for all children if whining never works!

    Please share your stories with your childrend and grandchildren. Please share this story with someone in the world today. Thank you, Grandpa Hill.

    • Produced: Grandpa Hill, with David Richman.
    • Puppets: Gorf, Grandpa Hill; Marshmallow David Richman.
    • Laugh and Call to take a seat: Walter and Corbin.
    • Grandchildren in Audience: David, Kyla, Lawrence, Edmund, Levi, Emma.
    • Music: Michael Steele.
  • Grandpa Flies a Jet Plane – Children’s Story

    Grandpa Flies a Jet Plane – Children’s Story

    In the fall of 1975 Grandpa (Don) climbed into a T33 Trainer Jet for what he thought would be a short 5 minute ride.  His “ride” turned out to be a scare, a thrill, and much more than just a ride.   Don was eighteen years old, had never been in a small plane before.   Now he was climbing into the cockpit of a military training jet and soon they were off!

    Just a few minutes later he had the stick in his hand and the right pedal under his foot and was making a turn up in the sky over Pikes Peak Colorado at a few hundred miles per hour.   Wow!  The whole event gave Don a new perspective on his life and, and, a high respect for the pilots of our world. 

    As the “pilot” for his own family, Grandpa knows everything he does or doesn’t do makes a difference for his future, that of his wife, their eight children and their 23 grandchildren.  It even makes a difference for people he doesn’t even know.

    Enjoy the story.  Please share the story far and wide.  Think, about the story. Tell your own stories, act on the truth the best that you can, then laugh a lot, and live! 

    Credits:

    Produced by David Richman,
    Executively Produced by Grandpa Hill

    Grandchildren in the audience: Breandan

    Music: Michael Steele

    Art: Amy Steele

  • Grandpa Drinks With A Bat – Children’s Story

    Grandpa Drinks With A Bat – Children’s Story

    Grandpa Hill has done many unusual things and many of them happened on his annual back packing trip with the Hill and Richman Family.  For the past 30 years he has gone backpacking with his family and the Richman family.  On this trip Grandpa came eye to eye with a bat.   Grandpa was alone.  They both wanted the same watering hole. They sipped and they parted their ways. 

    Think laugh and live, and, share share, share, these stories.   Thank you for sharing and thank you for listening.  Grandpa Hill of Grandpa Hill’s True Stories.

    Credits:

    Produced by David Richman,
    Executively Produced by Grandpa Hill

    Grandchildren in the audience: Breandan

    Music: Michael Steele

    Art: Amy Steele

  • Mary’s Super Sight and Quick Thinking – Faith and Family

    Mary’s Super Sight and Quick Thinking – Faith and Family

    Welcome to another one of Grandpa Hill’s True Stories.  Don and Mary are going up North to Michigan Tech in 1977.  They would secure a place up at the college for Don to stay, with Bruce for his last year prior to getting married.    Late at night as they travel along interstate I-75 near the intersection with M-72 Mary sees a light in the distance and slams on the brakes.  The car shakes hard as the old brakes struggle to slow it down! 

    Then it appeared,  there was a wreck.  There were injuries.  Soon Grandpa was off down the hill to rescue one of the drivers that had been in the collision.

    Don is so grateful for Mary’s super sighting of a tiny light, late at night on the freeway, and her quick and accurate reaction that had saved the day, and probably the lives of several people.

    Credits:

    Produced by David Richman,
    Executively Produced by Grandpa Hill

    Grandchildren in the audience: Breandan

    Music: Michael Steele

    Art: Amy Steele

  • When Grandpa Lies to the Policeman – Slightly Wiser Story

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