Should Dad drive Ruby II?
04-09-2008, 03:53 AM
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"Should Dad drive Ruby II"? Of course he should! Most of us will never be able to adequately re-pay our fathers for all they gave to us. Before we know it, they're gone and we are left wishing we could "dance with our father again"(Luther Van Dross).
04-09-2008, 04:13 AM
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Just take the necessary precaution. Even if you have to let him drive it in an empty parking lot, I am sure it would mean so much to him. Life is short, have no regrets.
04-09-2008, 04:18 AM
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04-09-2008, 08:42 AM
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
So he's "legally blind?" (I'll never understand that term.)
I did not know that, but assumed as much. The head hurting line was a joke, that's why I made sure to put the winky dude.
Like I said in my earlier post, I think he should take a ride with his dad. It's a good memory to have in your pocket.
Thanks for helping me get a better understanding of the back-story.
I did not know that, but assumed as much. The head hurting line was a joke, that's why I made sure to put the winky dude.
Like I said in my earlier post, I think he should take a ride with his dad. It's a good memory to have in your pocket.
Thanks for helping me get a better understanding of the back-story.
04-09-2008, 08:57 AM
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04-09-2008, 08:59 AM
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Think about it this way, if someday he goes home to be with Lord. You will not have a guilt feeling. You will put a smile on his face. When my Dad ask for the keys to the vette with less than 20 miles without any hestitation I said have fun with it. I still remember the smile on his face is "Priceless"
04-09-2008, 09:02 AM
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04-09-2008, 09:20 AM
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Take him into an open field with it first. if you feel confident enough then let him on a few roads with hardly any traffic and wide space.
The man is 92 years old, let him have fun!
The man is 92 years old, let him have fun!
04-09-2008, 09:23 AM
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If it were my Dad and he wanted to drive I would say yes.
04-09-2008, 09:25 AM
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Let your dad drive it. He's a good driver and is already aware of the Corvette's power, since he's already driven your '93. I wish my dad was still with us, to be able to let him get behind the wheel for that great experience and to see that expression on his face. One way of saying that he's proud of his son, to his buds.
Like the Viagra ad say's, might want to check with his doctor, not for the eye's, but to see if he can take the excitement.
Like the Viagra ad say's, might want to check with his doctor, not for the eye's, but to see if he can take the excitement.
04-09-2008, 09:38 AM
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By all means let him drive it.. If he passes the eye test and is able... take him out on a Sunday morning when traffic is light and let him enjoy the thrill...
The memory will live on for a long time in both you !!
The memory will live on for a long time in both you !!
04-09-2008, 09:40 AM
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No brainer let the old man drive your CAR.
04-09-2008, 10:26 AM
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If he's familiar with the power, and has been driving all these years anyway, then sure, let him drive. If he hasn't driven anything more than a Jazzy scooter for the past few years then I'd probably come up with some excuse. My dad's 76 and has a C4 vert. I don't hesitate a heartbeat to toss him the keys and to remind him to bring it back with as much gas as was in it...