A nice week off for Dave

[Birdman]

Thanks for sharing the pics and stories Dave, I especially liked what you did for your Mom & Dad.


BTW was that Duck mooning you?.....LOL

[Alloy Dave]

Originally Posted by Joe G

Hey Dave.... I have a plan for what we can do in 2 weeks.

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I've seen that guy in person.

Edit: Note the stick man, but the comedian who sings it

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

Very cool you got to work on the car w/ your dad!

Looks like it was hot though.

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High '80s, and very humid. Of course the ride afterwards with the T-tops out cooled me off.

Originally Posted by Birdman

Thanks for sharing the pics and stories Dave, I especially liked what you did for your Mom & Dad.

BTW was that Duck mooning you?.....LOL

Thanks George...yes, bad moon a risin'

[HSURB]

Originally Posted by Alloy Dave

We also did some other fun things:

1) We went to see a matinee movie on a Tuesday...there were only 4 people in the whole theatre

2) I drove to Cincinnati (about 2 hours) to spend time with my dad. He bought a Corvette about 2 years ago and has not had it running due to a leaky radiator...so I helped him install a new radiator, all belts/hoses, and a new water pump, changed the oil, and a few other things.

My dad got me working on cars and nurtured my hobby, so I enjoy doing things like this with him. He's in his '70s and although he has good mechanical knowledge, he cannot physically do the work any longer.

3) After the Corvette was fixed, my dad took me out for a big burrito, that was fun. After I ate mine, I bought one for my mom and took it to her in the nursing home. My mom and dad divorced many years ago, and my mom's health is failing and she has a mental illness...she is frail and the simplest pleasures make her day...she really liked the burrito compared to the nursing home food she usually eats.
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4) We went one night to my favorite steakhouse, St. Elmo. Chef will probably tell me his steaks are better . This restaurant is expensive, so we only go about once a year for a special occasion. Since we did not spend thousands on a vacation, we could afford this time.

ST ELMO STEAK HOUSE

Dave - what year Corvette is that? It looks like a '78 or '79.

I have an '81 that same color.

HSURB®

[JTB]

Originally Posted by Alloy Dave

We also did some other fun things:

1) We went to see a matinee movie on a Tuesday...there were only 4 people in the whole theatre

2) I drove to Cincinnati (about 2 hours) to spend time with my dad. He bought a Corvette about 2 years ago and has not had it running due to a leaky radiator...so I helped him install a new radiator, all belts/hoses, and a new water pump, changed the oil, and a few other things.

My dad got me working on cars and nurtured my hobby, so I enjoy doing things like this with him. He's in his '70s and although he has good mechanical knowledge, he cannot physically do the work any longer.

3) After the Corvette was fixed, my dad took me out for a big burrito, that was fun. After I ate mine, I bought one for my mom and took it to her in the nursing home. My mom and dad divorced many years ago, and my mom's health is failing and she has a mental illness...she is frail and the simplest pleasures make her day...she really liked the burrito compared to the nursing home food she usually eats.
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4) We went one night to my favorite steakhouse, St. Elmo. Chef will probably tell me his steaks are better . This restaurant is expensive, so we only go about once a year for a special occasion. Since we did not spend thousands on a vacation, we could afford this time.

ST ELMO STEAK HOUSE

You're a great Son, AD.

I'm sure your folks really enjoyed your visit.

[VaporDude]

Originally Posted by HSURB

Dave - what year Corvette is that? It looks like a '78 or '79.

I have an '81 that same color.

HSURB®

I think it moree between a 74-76. I have a 75 that I am restoring now.

[Joe G]

What is this, the d*mn Corvette Corner here??







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[VaporDude]

I thought it was the Corvette Mafia site. Ooppss...sorry Joe.

[Joe G]

Not funny, fiberglass boy!


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[gr8snkbite]

lets flood the gates with lots of Chally stuff......

[Alloy Dave]

Tim, it's a 76 Vette.

Joe, go back to your inlaws house.

JTB, thanks.

Well done VD.

[Joe G]

Originally Posted by Alloy Dave

Joe, go back to your inlaws house.

I stayed in MN.

Mrs. G and the kids are with the in-laws.







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[Rags]

Nice thread Dave, it was nice to see pics of your mom and dad.

[King Cobra]

Originally Posted by Rags

Nice thread Dave, it was nice to see pics of your mom and dad.

+1 Dave. It's great to see you spending time with your folks. Mine are gone now. What I'de give to take my Dad for a ride in the King Cobra.

[Alloy Dave]

Originally Posted by King Cobra

+1 Dave. It's great to see you spending time with your folks. Mine are gone now. What I'de give to take my Dad for a ride in the King Cobra.

Originally Posted by Rags

Nice thread Dave, it was nice to see pics of your mom and dad.

Thanks...I enjoyed it thoroughly...it's great to still have both my parents. I have loads of great memories with them and I remind them of that every time I see them. As a matter of fact, I think I'll start a Father's Day thread.

[Shlbylvr]

Dave, cool pics, thanks for sharing them with us.

[Alloy Dave]

Originally Posted by Shlbylvr

Dave, cool pics, thanks for sharing them with us.

[Alloy Dave]

Here's a pic that slipped through the cracks. When we were at the winery, we met two other Shelties like our dog Sofi. Nugget and Clyde.

[HSURB]

Hey Dave - here is my '81 4-speed. I really need to drive it more.

HSURB®

[Alloy Dave]

Originally Posted by HSURB

Hey Dave - here is my '81 4-speed. I really need to drive it more.

HSURB®

Love the wheels, and that color looks lsimilar to my dad's car. Great pic Tim.

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by HSURB

Hey Dave - here is my '81 4-speed. I really need to drive it more.

HSURB®

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