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Originally Posted by KGS365
Mike condolence's to your family we suddenly lost our 11 year old yellow lab in September in the middle of the night...they become part of the family, listen to everything and never ask for anything but an occasional pet and ball throw !....they are gods gift
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Mike, my condolences to you and your family. It's so hard losing our four legged family members. I have lost five of my own over the past 20+ years. As you can see from my forum pic, currently have three with our golden currently at 13 1/2 going strong. They bring nothing but joy and ask for very little in return.
I liked the photo of the 71 Corvette. Love the wheels on it. Reminds me of the wheels I saw on this "Nickey" Corvette I fell in love with at the Mecum Kissimmee auction this past January. Mike I am so sorry about your family dog Copper but glad for all of the joy and happiness he added to your family. Ed
Great post as always, Mike. Sorry for the loss of your family pet. I know how hard this is as we have been through this several times. Stay safe and keep up the great work!
Excellent post thanks for sharing have to be proud of the fact that many in the Corvette/Auto world consider you as the "man"
Here in the North East, as the stereotype goes, we all have "a guy" for everything, well, Mike's the "I got a guy" for Corvettes (and a lot of other models for that matter)....
My favorite this week, because side pipes and the color.
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C7 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
2017 C7 of Year Finalist
2015 C7 of the Year
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Originally Posted by Mike Furman@Criswell
Thank you, Andy. For those of you that don't know me..our family dog Copper passed away on his 13th birthday Thursday.
He sat by my side every morning/evening and was terrific company especially when spending the two hours it takes to put these delivery
posts together each Sunday morn. Copper was my son's therapy dog these past 8 years since my son's accident. Copper was
like any other family dog...he was family.
Mike Furman
Thanks for the post...and for sharing about Cooper. I'm saddened by news of such a great family friend and such a wonderful therapy dog for your son. You were surely blessed to have had Cooper in your lives.
So sorry to hear about Copper, Mike. We're still mourning the loss of our dear, sweet Izzy. She wasn't much to look at, but she was a world-class snuggler, and made us laugh every day.
We recently rescued Finn from a kill shelter. He's not much to look at either, but so grateful to be safe.
Its hard to say goodbye to a buddy....somehow the fact they cant talk to you makes it even harder. Good memories to you and your family. Our Gilby and Kaley have passed on as well....hope to see them again.
So sorry to hear about Cooper, Mike. We're still mourning the loss of our dear, sweet Izzy. She wasn't much to look at, but she was a world-class snuggler, and made us laugh every day.
We recently rescued Finn from a kill shelter. He's not much to look at either, but so grateful to be safe.
Originally Posted by gilbybarr
Its hard to say goodbye to a buddy....somehow the fact they cant talk to you makes it even harder. Good memories to you and your family. Our Gilby and Kaley have passed on as well....hope to see them again.
Last edited by Mike Furman@Criswell; 04-05-2020 at 12:54 PM.
Great pics as always Mike. So sorry to hear about Copper. Hope your son is doing well.
One of your comments struck me....and reminded me of how important friendship is....
I give them a tour etc and some become my customers and many become my friends.
When my wife and I returned from Belgium in 2007 we needed to buy 2 new cars. While searching the internet (from Brussels) I came across a good deal on a slightly used (3,900 miles) 2007 3LT at a local dealer near where I lived in AZ. I contacted him via phone and email to work out a deal. While we were on the phone I told him I needed to find a Lexus for my wife. He told me that he could do that since he brokered cars and had contacts at Lexus. We worked out a deal for both cars. On August 30th we landed in AZ and the next day we went to the dealer to pick up the Corvette. We finished the paperwork and he followed us home to park the Corvette and he drove us over to Lexus to pick up my wife's RX350. Service at its best, just like you....but I digress....
Fast forward almost 13 years and we are still best buds and golfing partners. And 3 years ago I was best man at his wedding. My best man toast started out like this..."Would you buy a used car from this man? I did, and we've been friends for 10 years."
So true friendship goes a long way. I hope to be your friend in the not too distant future when I place my order for a 2021 Stingray. Have a great week and stay safe out there.
Very rare 1971 Corvette ZR-1 Convertible. In 1971 only 8 cars were built with the ZR-1 package and that option cost was $1,010.00. I think seven cars were coupes and this was the only Convertible built.
Good to see new owners here.You kind of forget with all that is going on. Your Thread brings us back to our day receiving that Corvette.That feeling of...Ohh Yea Baby.
I'm Happy,I'm Proud to be me here now.Right Now.
Many happy miles and smiles ahead.
Sorry about your loss,Mike.Their is a different kind of Love with a dog.Very hard to explain.Really hits real hard when gone.Life is full of the unexplained.
We are strong and we move on.That is all we can do.Happiness will come again.
It always does.If you let it in.
Favorite would be this classic:
Nice care package from The King Petty.I've chatted with him a bit couple years ago.He made me feel like I knew him for yrs.Well,Kinda knew of.
I was so mad my little Lucy passed after saving her back.She was doing good then bang,Gone.Our local vet saw her often for no charge.He tried to save her too.
I searched for the exact looking dog.We found Suzy almost in Maryland.
I found Happiness Again...WOOF!
Be careful Mike and all you out their.
www.corvettefurman.com ~ 301-212-4420 ~ Mike Furman
Originally Posted by Corvette ED
Very rare 1971 Corvette ZR-1 Convertible. In 1971 only 8 cars were built with the ZR-1 package and that option cost was $1,010.00. I think seven cars were coupes and this was the only Convertible built.
Correct, the one and only 1971 ZR1 convt built. Gary Konner used this as his everyday car after taking it in trade on a late 80's Callaway prepared Corvette!
Gary laments the decision to sell this rare ZR1 very much.
04-05-2020, 10:00 AM
