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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 10:55 PM
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With the first winter showing the inevitible signs of failure during my 1st experience owning a Vette, I traveled home from work last Thursday from Florida and found 60+ temps in SW Michigan. I gave her a good bath, but, let's face it, it's time to END these runcraps once and for all.

My Sister and her Fiancee and some of his family came to town and I had just finished the bath (I love my bath time w/ my baby :yesnod: ) I'd never met Gabe's little brother but as it turns out, we got along just fine. :yesnod:

Eric agreed to go for a ride. I had to twist his arm past 180 degrees, but, he eventually acquiesced....... :rolleyes: :lol: :thumbs:

The oil temp was low due to the bath time so we just cruised around the civilized areas for a bit. After about 5 minutes I advised that we would seek farm roads and turn her loose. He was under the impression that I had already done that and was laughing already from each stop light/sign :eek:

We fishtailed out of a stop sign with no one looking and I heard myself in his laugh. Utter amazement superimposed over righteous fear with vocal capabilities. It was classic. He'd never been in a Convertible before, let alone a Vette.

Last word is that his doctor has diagnosed Perma-Grin and there is little hope for a full recovery. Seems the only antidote is Vette :rolleyes:

Let's all pull for Eric as he battles this horrible and debilitating desease :blueangel:

Positive Thoughts, Northerners!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's almost here!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbs:

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Good story. Keep it up and he will want to own a Vette.
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