Bill Bader Sr.

Fred Elsass · 11-16-2013, 07:20 AM

One of the nicest guys in racing is having a little pain and hearing from you just might lift his spirits.

He is in the throws of his second knee replacement. He had one done several months ago and has just had the second done a couple of weeks ago. As you could expect his rehab has to be a real B$$$$.

Doing well, but we all need a pick me up on occasion.

Please send a card to:

Bill Bader Sr.
C/O Summitt Motorsports Park
1300 State Route 18
Norwalk, Ohio 44857

Sarge

Jeff Teuton · 11-16-2013, 10:42 AM

I will call Bill. Is he in Ohio or in the Northwest? Having 2 knees already, I share his pain. I call him every so often, and we had a really nice visit in Norwalk this year. Thanks for the heads up. Knees hurt, but with the pain comes a fairly fast recovery unless other problems set it.

Jim Wahl · 11-16-2013, 12:32 PM

Been there, done that! Thinking of you Mr. Bader. Get well soon!! Jim

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RonTheAnnouncer · 11-16-2013, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

I will call Bill. Is he in Ohio or in the Northwest? Having 2 knees already, I share his pain. I call him every so often, and we had a really nice visit in Norwalk this year. Thanks for the heads up. Knees hurt, but with the pain comes a fairly fast recovery unless other problems set it.

He had the surgeries at the Cleveland Clinic, and I believe he is rehabbing in Norwalk. I'm headed out to the SMP employee holiday party Wednesday. If he isn't there I'll ask Billy how things are going and give you guys an update.

RonTheAnnouncer · 11-21-2013, 11:45 AM

Just an update for everyone...I attended our SMP employee party last night. Bill Sr. was not there but Bill Jr. told me thing are going excellent. Sr. has full range of motion in the first knee replaced and is progressing well with the second one. He's about two weeks away from driving a car, but has been driving everyone else nuts in the process.

Jr. says Bill will remain in the area until after the SMP banquet in late January, then will head back to Idaho.

Jeff Teuton · 11-21-2013, 12:33 PM

Left a voicemail for Bill. He and I are the same age, and now we have the same knees. Does that sound really strange? I look forward to hearing from my friend cause that stuff really hurts, but my healing has been complete. I'm sure he will do fine. It's that time when the Physical Therapist throws you on the table, grabs your foot and puts it behind your ear and your hands are imbedded in the table frame and the tears are rolling out your eyes, and he says "You're doing fine".

Adger Smith · 11-22-2013, 04:20 AM

Jeff,
You are absolutely right. Those Physical Therapists can make a grown man cry. It is one of those things where the "No Pain, No Gain" saying really applies. I remember one of mine, nice looking little gal, always got me in a painful position and would say, "A little tight this morning, aren't we"
well there was no "We" to it. It was always ME! I always accused her of hating men because she hurt every man that she put her hands on.
Wishing Mr. Bader the best and to have a speedy recovery.

BTW: "and now we have the same knees"
Wow, what a mental picture of you two guys walking.... Ugly!! :~)

340Cuda · 11-22-2013, 06:53 PM

My late brother in law called them Physical Terrorists!

I hope Mr. Bader Sr. is doing fine.

TOM KASCH · 11-23-2013, 07:41 PM

Would you please post a Thank You to all those who are sending cards to me. It is really nice to hear from everyone, especially some from quite a few years ago.

And then remind me to murder Fred!

Jim Woods · 11-24-2013, 12:50 AM

I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery Bill.We go back a long way and I cant wait to shake hands and see that big smile again.
jim woods

11-16-2013, 07:20 AM	#1
Fred Elsass Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 127 Likes: 1 Liked 292 Times in 41 Posts	Bill Bader Sr. One of the nicest guys in racing is having a little pain and hearing from you just might lift his spirits. He is in the throws of his second knee replacement. He had one done several months ago and has just had the second done a couple of weeks ago. As you could expect his rehab has to be a real B$$$$. Doing well, but we all need a pick me up on occasion. Please send a card to: Bill Bader Sr. C/O Summitt Motorsports Park 1300 State Route 18 Norwalk, Ohio 44857 Sarge Last edited by Fred Elsass; 11-16-2013 at 07:22 AM. Reason: Grammar

11-16-2013, 10:42 AM	#2
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Bill Bader Sr. I will call Bill. Is he in Ohio or in the Northwest? Having 2 knees already, I share his pain. I call him every so often, and we had a really nice visit in Norwalk this year. Thanks for the heads up. Knees hurt, but with the pain comes a fairly fast recovery unless other problems set it. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

11-16-2013, 12:32 PM	#3
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Bill Bader Sr. Been there, done that! Thinking of you Mr. Bader. Get well soon!! Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

11-21-2013, 11:45 AM	#5
RonTheAnnouncer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ravenna, OH Posts: 60 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bill Bader Sr. Just an update for everyone...I attended our SMP employee party last night. Bill Sr. was not there but Bill Jr. told me thing are going excellent. Sr. has full range of motion in the first knee replaced and is progressing well with the second one. He's about two weeks away from driving a car, but has been driving everyone else nuts in the process. Jr. says Bill will remain in the area until after the SMP banquet in late January, then will head back to Idaho. __________________ Ron Huntley, Jr. announcer and Half ed racer "Those who can, do. Those who can't, criticize." Last edited by RonTheAnnouncer; 11-21-2013 at 11:46 AM. Reason: fat fingers.

11-21-2013, 12:33 PM	#6
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Bill Bader Sr. Left a voicemail for Bill. He and I are the same age, and now we have the same knees. Does that sound really strange? I look forward to hearing from my friend cause that stuff really hurts, but my healing has been complete. I'm sure he will do fine. It's that time when the Physical Therapist throws you on the table, grabs your foot and puts it behind your ear and your hands are imbedded in the table frame and the tears are rolling out your eyes, and he says "You're doing fine". __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

11-22-2013, 04:20 AM	#7
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Bill Bader Sr. Jeff, You are absolutely right. Those Physical Therapists can make a grown man cry. It is one of those things where the "No Pain, No Gain" saying really applies. I remember one of mine, nice looking little gal, always got me in a painful position and would say, "A little tight this morning, aren't we" well there was no "We" to it. It was always ME! I always accused her of hating men because she hurt every man that she put her hands on. Wishing Mr. Bader the best and to have a speedy recovery. BTW: "and now we have the same knees" Wow, what a mental picture of you two guys walking.... Ugly!! :~) __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 11-22-2013 at 04:21 AM. Reason: SP

11-22-2013, 06:53 PM	#8
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,668 Likes: 3,844 Liked 799 Times in 336 Posts	Re: Bill Bader Sr. My late brother in law called them Physical Terrorists! I hope Mr. Bader Sr. is doing fine.

11-23-2013, 07:41 PM	#9
TOM KASCH VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TOLEDO,OHIO Posts: 1,735 Likes: 0 Liked 241 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Bill Bader Sr. Would you please post a Thank You to all those who are sending cards to me. It is really nice to hear from everyone, especially some from quite a few years ago. And then remind me to murder Fred!

11-24-2013, 12:50 AM	#10
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 623 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Bill Bader Sr. I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery Bill.We go back a long way and I cant wait to shake hands and see that big smile again. jim woods __________________ Jim Woods