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04-06-2011, 10:53 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: El Paso,
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Why I drive a cobra
Before my ride to TCC Jim Willson & I were having dinner exchanging the thrills we get driving our cobras. Jim made a state about why we dive cobras. "I'm going to get all the thrills I can because the clock is ticking..... This vid explains it well.
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04-06-2011, 11:07 AM
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It couldn't have been told any better, LIFE'S TO SHORT!!!
Aj
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04-06-2011, 01:00 PM
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Awesome, I can't believe that's a bank commercial
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04-06-2011, 02:50 PM
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Location: Albuquerque, N.M.,
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Wow!!!! It made my heart pound. I've had 2 heart attacks and 2 strokes and that commercial said it all for me. Great job finding that commercial. Thanks. Bob Q
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04-06-2011, 03:54 PM
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That commercial really hit a nerve for me. The old guy taking the picture of his buddy for a ride did it. I'll try and keep this short as possible. I had a friend from high school (1970) that I've always enjoyed taking for a thrill ride. He would scream and giggle like a school girl and yell for more! We have stayed in touch through out most of our adult years, and when I got re-interested in building my Cobra I naturally shared my enthusiasm with Ed. He couldn't wait for that day when I would take him for a ride and scare the crap out of him again.
About this time last year I had a dream that Ed had died and that I took his ashes for a ride. I shared my dream with him and he made me promise that if he did die, that I would keep my promise. Ed passed away Sept 9th last year. I will keep that promise.
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04-06-2011, 04:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redmt
That commercial really hit a nerve for me. The old guy taking the picture of his buddy for a ride did it. I'll try and keep this short as possible. I had a friend from high school (1970) that I've always enjoyed taking for a thrill ride. He would scream and giggle like a school girl and yell for more! We have stayed in touch through out most of our adult years, and when I got re-interested in building my Cobra I naturally shared my enthusiasm with Ed. He couldn't wait for that day when I would take him for a ride and scare the crap out of him again.
About this time last year I had a dream that Ed had died and that I took his ashes for a ride. I shared my dream with him and he made me promise that if he did die, that I would keep my promise. Ed passed away Sept 9th last year. I will keep that promise.
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WOW!!! Please take pics and post. |
04-06-2011, 04:12 PM
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WOW!!! Please take pics and post.
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There is a lot more to the story but I couldn't get it out right then. One thing I omitted is that Ed married my very first girlfriend from when I was 13 years old. She and I are still very close. She is one of my best friends. |
04-06-2011, 04:17 PM
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The sentiment of the message is PRICELESS for an old fart like me and it will be for all you youngsters some day.
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04-06-2011, 04:18 PM
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I had to send this video to my father-in-law, every time I see him, he tells me about the good old days when he rode his Harley around, He said it had a stick shift on the gas tank.
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04-06-2011, 04:56 PM
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The sentiment of the message is PRICELESS for an old fart like me and it will be for all you youngsters some day.
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Never mind being an old fart , even the young guys on this forum should take note of this message
Life is short , I am 48 and had cancer when I was 46 and after beating it the first time I am not waiting for it to come back |
04-06-2011, 07:19 PM
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There is a lot more to the story but I couldn't get it out right then. One thing I omitted is that Ed married my very first girlfriend from when I was 13 years old. She and I are still very close. She is one of my best friends.
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Redmt - If you've never seen the movie Fandango you need to rent it. It is one of Kevin Costner's early movies and I think you will really enjoy it....it will hit home with you in a special way.
As for the video in the OP's post I watched it this morning and immediately thought of one of my co-workers who just retired last week. This guy is 62 years old and has had a dream for years to ride a bicycle from Dallas to Alaska. Roger rode by work today on his trek out of town, headed to Alaska. He figures it will take him 3-4 months, averaging 50 miles or more a day. With his $3000 bike, loaded with saddle bags, gear, and a solar charger for his iPhone there is no doubt in my mind he will make it. Question is will he ever come back once he gets there.
I showed him the video and he started to tear up a little and looked at me and said this is the exact reason he is taking his trip.........to chase his dreams before time passes him by.
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04-07-2011, 12:50 AM
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real people hi
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04-07-2011, 03:40 AM
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I remember Jerry Lewis, about 8 years ago, in one of his telethons said,
"Never ever lose the kid in you".
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04-07-2011, 06:31 AM
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Abso-friggin-lutely awesome!
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04-07-2011, 07:31 AM
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Exactly right!
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04-07-2011, 07:34 AM
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I think I will go for a ride!
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04-07-2011, 11:06 AM
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The sentiment of the message is PRICELESS for an old fart like me and it will be for all you youngsters some day.
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It hits home to some of us as well. I am about to be 38, and I still understand this. I do not wish to be a guy who goes with a list of I wish I'd....
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04-07-2011, 12:32 PM
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I agree 100% with the sentiment here, even though I am not as old as many of the members here. I lost my father to a motorcycle accident when I was 7 and I am now older than he was when he passed....every day is a gift. I have always known the future is unwritten and life is meant to be enjoyed. Thanks for the reminder....I think today is a good day for a drive! Mark
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04-07-2011, 12:47 PM
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This video is right on... This country was founded on a bunch of people young and old who did somthing to change things as they were.. In other words, they got off their duffs and made a difference. "You only go by one time ... make the best of it".
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04-07-2011, 01:40 PM
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Me too!
My 80 year old father was wanting a convertible, but he is cheap. I told him it was between spending his money on the car or the nursing home. He seemed a little taken aback, but then said you're right, and he went out and bought a convertible. Then I realized it applied to me too, so my husband and I drove over to ERA and saw Peter.
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