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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 05:41 PM
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Today was a Special Day...I have wanted a Vette since I was 16...Now 55 and we have a Friend...(Wife's) friend...who has 4 Twin boys...Not Identical But Twins...they are 12 and are Huge Corvette Fans..Today they Got Their Wish and got to Ride in a Vette....and I gave them the Full Price worth...First one when he got out said it was the best day of his Life...LOL...one is a Special Needs Child...He had a Blast and was a Speed Demon..Faster the Better.......He gave it 2 thumbs up...I am not sure which I Loved Most...Owning a Vette Or Taking Kids for a Ride who Love Them....Yep it's the Kids..Good Times....






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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 05:47 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 05:51 PM
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The smiles tell it all!!
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 05:54 PM
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That's what it is all about Pappy, I don't think they will ever forget it !!!!

When I was in 9th grade and saw a 59 and a 62 both black racing down the street, I said to myself I have to have one of those !!!! I have had 6 and one was a 59 !!!!!!!
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 06:03 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 06:07 PM
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Pappy that is just awesome and it sounds like you had just as much fun as they did....
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 06:10 PM
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Cool..! Way to to man..!
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 06:22 PM
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Pappy that is just awesome and it sounds like you had just as much fun as they did....
LOL why Of Course....I am only 13 in Man Years....
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LOL why Of Course....I am only 13 in Man Years....
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 06:32 PM
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Awesome Pappy!! Giving back is what it's all about!
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 06:57 PM
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Great story. You're using it the right way.
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Great story and good for you for making those kid's day.
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forgive me i'm old , but 4 twin boys , i think i've missed something .
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forgive me i'm old , but 4 twin boys , i think i've missed something .
Two sets of twins?
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What a wonderful day for you and your grandchildren! Hoping there is many more in the future for all of you! By the way, GREAT CAR!!
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Very, very cool. We need more people like you.
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Hey man that is what life is all about IMO . Yellow is stunning color .
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forgive me i'm old , but 4 twin boys , i think i've missed something .
Sorry Quadruplets twin Boys.......LOL
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Way ! The world needs more of this!
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Excellent day indeed.. Glad you (and they) had the opportunity. Well Done
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