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I have the best father-in-law |
TonyAKAVW |
Jan 4 2005, 09:33 PM
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That's my ride. Group: Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Redondo Beach, CA Member No.: 166 Region Association: None |
So my inlaws have been staying with us for the holidays. Some of my friends at work cringed when I told them they'd be here for a month, but let me tell you this has been a very nice visit. For instance, today I gave my father-in-law the combination for the garage and when I came home from work tonight and looked in the garage, there's the roller with a bunch of body work done on it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)
Not to mention last week we replaced the brake master cylinder and stripped and POR'd the whole floor pan after doing to minor rust repair. The truly remarkable part of this is that he speaks only Spanish and I speak only a little. I think we've discovered more hand waving ways to communicate than ever. Another benefit: Mother-in-law cooks some damn good meals. -Tony |
markb |
Jan 4 2005, 09:34 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
Wow, sounds like you got lucky. I wish I could do as well. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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URY914 |
Jan 4 2005, 09:38 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,944 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Don't tell me anymore. My father in law gave me his used lawn mower when I married his daughter. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
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nebreitling |
Jan 4 2005, 09:41 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
Wow. Tony, you're a lucky man.
stay on his good side. p.s. your wife got any sisters? |
ThinAir |
Jan 4 2005, 10:34 PM
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Best friends Group: Members Posts: 2,543 Joined: 4-February 03 From: Flagstaff, AZ Member No.: 231 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'm also one of the lucky ones. It's been almost 34 years and my in-laws have been closer to me than my parents ever were. My father-in-law has been a mechanic so he's helped with lots of advice over the years. Perhaps more important than his actual help is that he has put up with at least 2 VW Bus engine overhauls, a couple of 914 engine R&Rs and more brake jobs than I can remember, on his back porch or in his carport. He's an incredible guy.
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rick 918-S |
Jan 4 2005, 10:41 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,471 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Dude.. That's Cool! Get a photo of the two of you. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif)
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TonyAKAVW |
Jan 5 2005, 02:53 AM
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That's my ride. Group: Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Redondo Beach, CA Member No.: 166 Region Association: None |
Nope, she doesn't have any sisters... Sorry.
I'll try to get a picture soon. I think its funny how I wear safety goggles, a respirator and earmuffs when I'm using the grinder, then he gets in there, smoking a cigarrette and only his reading glasses to protect his eyes. Or when he welds without a mask. I really don't like that actually... I don't want him to develop cataracts down the road. -Tony |
Jeroen |
Jan 5 2005, 07:14 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
I haven't seen or spoken my inlaws for over 10 years (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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larryp |
Jan 5 2005, 07:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 9-May 03 From: Greenwich CT Member No.: 675 |
Paul- What mods have you made to the lawnmower? Is it a tube frame now?
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URY914 |
Jan 5 2005, 07:33 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,944 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I drilled holes in the damn thing but I get grass blowing everywhere. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) PITA! |
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ClayPerrine |
Jan 5 2005, 07:52 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,498 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Maybe he is trying to tell you something about what is going to happen if you treat his daughter badly...... "Your @ss is grass and I am the lawnmower" |
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Steve Thacker |
Jan 5 2005, 07:55 AM
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UMMMPH Yea Baby Yea ! UMMMPH Group: Members Posts: 1,089 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Pickerington, Ohio Member No.: 113 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Since your pappa is such a great guy. Maybe take a small class on spanish or ask the Mrs to teach you. The next time he comes surprise him, with the new language skills. Even if you screw up he will appreciate your effort. That would be a nice gesture for certain. You are one lucky fella.
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xitspd |
Jan 5 2005, 09:14 AM
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Technology and Tradition 3.6 and 914-6 Group: Members Posts: 1,305 Joined: 17-November 04 From: Foothills of Mt. San Jacinto, CA Member No.: 3,136 |
Tony,
Your a lucky man! I too had a wonderful Mother and Father in law. I am sure they are rewarded by the way you treat their daughter. |
Joe Ricard |
Jan 5 2005, 09:59 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Damn that's too cool.
My mother in law gave me her daughter.... I have been trying to give her back for 20 years (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) Should have known something was up when she started doing this "happy dance" thing when we told her we were getting married. |
skline |
Jan 5 2005, 10:07 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
You live in California and dont speak any spanish? It could be worse, my in laws only speak Russian. Spanish you can fake, Russian is impossible to learn once you are an adult. I gave up.
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scotty914 |
Jan 5 2005, 11:00 AM
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suby torque rules Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 20-July 03 From: maryland, the land of 25 year Member No.: 924 |
dont tell dr evil that you kidnapped on of his employees
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