Don't know Bill. I done a remodel job for him many years ago. He was impressed with the work and hustle. We have been friends since. I have helped him do things on his place at no charge, just to help a pal. Firewood, hay, plumbing, electrical, mowing ect. just to help. Things that friends do for each other.
I admired his style. No cell phone, no micro wave, wood heat, when I met him he was using draft horses instead of a tractor. He is set in his ways for sure. He does things his way, the older way, and for that I liked him. He thinks he owes me.....I owe him for the knowledge he has given me as well as the advice he has given me when I asked for it. He is a retired local LEO.
Only recently did I found out he was from a influential/privileged family from PA. :shock:
His father and grandfather were doctors and invented some medical device. He came from money, live in maids, boarding schools and trust funds. He did not tell me his son did. Honestly I did not care as he was my friend the way he was. After that happened he told me he left me something in his will, I said "I don't want anything but your friendship." His response was "dammit, I only have 3 real friends in this world and you are one, my best one, I left you some money". I said "I don't care about your money". He said " I know, that is why I willed it to you". At that point I declined any further conversation and went home. Not mad but wondering if this info would change my feelings. I did not want to know any more.
I did not think about it again until his son talked to me. While my friend was on vacation to his place in Maine I went by to check on his son, also a friend. During our conversation he wanted to tell me about his Dad's will, I said "NO, it is none of my business, I don't want to know". Several times he asked "don't you want to know how much you get?" Trying to get out of there he asked me several more times, getting the same response from me.
He yelled it as I was getting out of there....I ignored it the best I could. He is my best friend. I do not give a rats ass what he has or is going to give to anyone, none of my business, don't care.
Little Bastard, why did he have to tell me? It is in the back of my little mind, like a tick.
I was happy with the way things were, I pray this will not change my feelings..............