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Frisco 57 · 02-08-2010, 10:58 PM

These days the words from the old Harry Chapin song "Cats in the Cradle" often come to mind when it come to how much time I get to spend with my 29 year old son. He and his wife live not far from me but they've both become very busy people working at a rather large local software company that starts with a "M" and ends with a "soft". Its become quite rare that I get to spend enough time with the "JD", but last Saturday was our day together.

The weather was unseasonably warm for this time of year and best of all it wasn't raining. He shows up in the early afternoon in his pride and joy, a shiney black German import that I have to admit is a delight to drive but we decide instead, to warm up the Chevy and go for a little ride in dad's hot rod and maybe grab some lunch.

As I ease the 57 out of the Garage I'm keeping a close eye on the temperature gauge wishing she would come up to 180 degrees a bit faster. I tell him how cold blooded she's become with the new engine and cam set-up and if I kick the choke off too soon she just plain won't idle. The car stalls as if on cue. I restart her and we're off. JD compliments me on how clean she is so early in the season and I assure him that the first coat of wax has already been applied. We talk car care products. As we arrive at my new favorite local Mexican restaurant, we're still talkin' cars, horsepower, turbos, and new tec. versus old school. Over lunch our talk changes to frustration over our jobs and how much of your life they take up, we talk about the music in our lives or the lack there-of, he'd like to start another band "just for fun" I agree. We pay the check, get up to leave and as we walk back to the car we agree on how attractive our young waitress was. We're off again and I'm trying to find a slower way home to maximize our time together. We cruse down the main street of my hometown and then back to my house but all too soon he checks the time on his fancy high tec. phone and he's got to go. We exchange "bear hugs" in the front yard vow to reconnect soon and he's gone.
I close the garage door and think about our time together...

rwhit57 · 02-08-2010, 11:02 PM

Thanks I'm calling my Dad right now!

557B210 · 02-08-2010, 11:07 PM

Excellent story David

(I'd give almost anything to be able to call my dad...Passed in 1985)

Frisco 57 · 02-08-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 557B210

Excellent story David

(I'd give almost anything to be able to call my dad...Passed in 1985)

My Dad passed away in 1989, my son has his Grandpa's name. I miss that guy too!

MightyMouse57 · 02-09-2010, 12:06 AM

I'm embarrassed to say I can't remember the exact year my Father passed away but it seems like an eternity. Working on my 57 is kind of hard sometimes cause he helped with several parts of her, like it was hard to change the outside mirrors to the stock mirrors and location, he had come up with a pair of the tri-bar mirrors and we had them mounted on the fenders, there's always something that reminds me of him.

I really need to spend more time with my sons.

Thanks for sharing your day

chevman57 · 02-09-2010, 12:16 AM

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Excellent story David (I'd give almost anything to be able to call my dad...Passed in 1985)

Boy can i second that sentiment. My dad passed away in 1983 at the age of 39. I would love to talk to him again. Now i would love to tell him how much i really love him and miss the advice i used to get and that i hated at that time.

David enjoy every minute you can with your son.
Terry

Kiwi56 · 02-09-2010, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chevman57

Boy can i second that sentiment. My dad passed away in 1983 at the age of 39. I would love to talk to him again. Now i would love to tell him how much i really love him and miss the advice i used to get and that i hated at that time.

only difference being the year was 1984 and he was 42
Far too young

Sounds like you had fun David ,should make it a weekly outing...
get him to write it into the calendar software

Lloyd's 55 · 02-09-2010, 01:34 AM

Nice thoughts David. Lost Dad in 1978 at 61yrs. Lost Mom at 90 a few months ago. Time is precious, use it wisely. Regards Lloyd

mac-55 · 02-09-2010, 02:14 AM

I consider myself pretty lucky . I get to go to work with my dad and my brother everyday .

We have our own small concrete company , its just the three of us and we work together great and have a wonderful time . I am very very thankful for it.

Ratpackin · 02-09-2010, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mac-55

I consider myself pretty lucky . I get to go to work with my dad and my brother everyday .

We have our own small concrete company , its just the three of us and we work together great and have a wonderful time . I am very very thankful for it.

You're a lucky man Mac-55

02-08-2010, 10:58 PM	#1
Frisco 57 Senior Member 1 Silver Star Join Date: Sep 2006 Frisco 57's Garage Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 869 Member #1135	Time Together (#600) These days the words from the old Harry Chapin song "Cats in the Cradle" often come to mind when it come to how much time I get to spend with my 29 year old son. He and his wife live not far from me but they've both become very busy people working at a rather large local software company that starts with a "M" and ends with a "soft". Its become quite rare that I get to spend enough time with the "JD", but last Saturday was our day together. The weather was unseasonably warm for this time of year and best of all it wasn't raining. He shows up in the early afternoon in his pride and joy, a shiney black German import that I have to admit is a delight to drive but we decide instead, to warm up the Chevy and go for a little ride in dad's hot rod and maybe grab some lunch. As I ease the 57 out of the Garage I'm keeping a close eye on the temperature gauge wishing she would come up to 180 degrees a bit faster. I tell him how cold blooded she's become with the new engine and cam set-up and if I kick the choke off too soon she just plain won't idle. The car stalls as if on cue. I restart her and we're off. JD compliments me on how clean she is so early in the season and I assure him that the first coat of wax has already been applied. We talk car care products. As we arrive at my new favorite local Mexican restaurant, we're still talkin' cars, horsepower, turbos, and new tec. versus old school. Over lunch our talk changes to frustration over our jobs and how much of your life they take up, we talk about the music in our lives or the lack there-of, he'd like to start another band "just for fun" I agree. We pay the check, get up to leave and as we walk back to the car we agree on how attractive our young waitress was. We're off again and I'm trying to find a slower way home to maximize our time together. We cruse down the main street of my hometown and then back to my house but all too soon he checks the time on his fancy high tec. phone and he's got to go. We exchange "bear hugs" in the front yard vow to reconnect soon and he's gone. I close the garage door and think about our time together... __________________ David Last edited by Frisco 57; 02-08-2010 at 11:01 PM.. Reason: oops! #700

02-08-2010, 11:02 PM	#2
rwhit57 Senior Member 1 Gold Star Join Date: Oct 2009 rwhit57's Garage Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,306 Member #10871	Thanks I'm calling my Dad right now! __________________ RW in Tulsa (Randy) *57 Truck Project* Whoever said "Money can't buy happiness" Has obviously never seen a SPEED SHOP!

02-08-2010, 11:07 PM	#3
557B210 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2008 557B210's Garage Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 6,153 Member #5571	Excellent story David (I'd give almost anything to be able to call my dad...Passed in 1985) __________________ ___________________________________________ ________________david aka POPS& sherry__________________ 1955 Belair 4 door sedan....1955 B210 2 door sedan.....1957 B210 2 door sedan

02-09-2010, 12:06 AM	#5
MightyMouse57 Senior Member 2 Gold Stars Join Date: Mar 2008 MightyMouse57's Garage Location: Spokane Valley, Washington Posts: 2,824 Member #5072	I'm embarrassed to say I can't remember the exact year my Father passed away but it seems like an eternity. Working on my 57 is kind of hard sometimes cause he helped with several parts of her, like it was hard to change the outside mirrors to the stock mirrors and location, he had come up with a pair of the tri-bar mirrors and we had them mounted on the fenders, there's always something that reminds me of him. I really need to spend more time with my sons. Thanks for sharing your day __________________ Rick

02-09-2010, 01:34 AM	#8
Lloyd's 55 Senior Member 1 Gold Star Join Date: Jul 2007 Lloyd's 55's Garage Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 1,827 Member #3138	Nice thoughts David. Lost Dad in 1978 at 61yrs. Lost Mom at 90 a few months ago. Time is precious, use it wisely. Regards Lloyd __________________ Eatin this ELEPHANT one bite at a tme. JUST MAKE IT YOURS, PUT IT ON THE ROAD AND ENJOY IT.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-09-2010, 02:14 AM	#9
mac-55 Senior Member 1 Blue Star Super Track 2001 Champion! Join Date: Feb 2008 mac-55's Garage Location: Shelbyville IL Posts: 476 Member #4961	I consider myself pretty lucky . I get to go to work with my dad and my brother everyday . We have our own small concrete company , its just the three of us and we work together great and have a wonderful time . I am very very thankful for it. __________________ Noone ever said you cant teach a NEW DOG OLD TRICKS!!!!! 55 Gasser recreation underway and rollin!!!

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