[Big Ed]

It's great to hear everyone talk and reminece about Lloyd. I am one of the many who have benifitted greatly from Lloyds knowledge. Lloyd has been my mentor and friend! When Lloyd and D.G. first opened the new shop 10 or so years ago I had the privilige of helping move equipment. If anyone knows Lloyd he sat in his wheelchair and coordinated the whole operation like dance. At the end of the day I was on my hands and knees cleaning the floor! From then on I would leave my business on friday evening and go to Bartlesville and work for or with Lloyd till Sunday. I gained all of my engine machining skills from Lloyd. Lloyd had learned a tremendous amount of Knowledge from people like Les Ritchie and people like that. He was happy to pass on his knowledge to anyone Who would listen,and i listened for hours as like many he was a hero of mine. I have great memories of bracket racing with him at Ark City, Ks. Lloyd used to scare the hell out of me when i first saw them in about '82. Lloyd always wore the dark sunglasses and would never crack a smile,he was so serious. A 16 year old kid got schooled by the man. It sure is good to hear everyone elses stories. Big Ed Dobson stk 4773