My son tossed his key down the defrost vent in the dash, sometimes it's hard to keep a straight face as a parent |
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My son tossed his key down the defrost vent in the dash, sometimes it's hard to keep a straight face as a parent |
DNHunt |
May 6 2006, 08:49 AM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
My son Gerry got his key to the 914 taken away for a month for showing off and last night he got it back for the first time. So he drives it down to a bon fire at the community beach. The kid comes in at 11:50 which is 10 minutes early and says "Dad, I had a problem with the car". It turns out he never put the key back on his key ring so he tosses it up on the dash for a second and down the passenger side defrost vent it goes.
He gets a buddy to hold the flash light and he proceeds to take out the windshield washer bottle and undo the paper foil hose to the blower and gets his key. The problem he had with the car was he tore the hose. Needless to say I'm so relieved I almost fill my pants and trying to keep a straight face but i feel like I have to say something. So I say "Keys belong on key rings and you can pay for the new hose". I would have loved to see the episode down at the beach. I wonder what was said when the key disappeared. I wonder how long it took to get it out. I imagine he thought I would kill him. To be honest I'm pretty proud of him. That's not an easy road repair. He knows how much I love this car and, he was right up front with me instead of trying to hide it. I broke a U joint on my dad's Mustang when I was 16 and lied through my teeth about it, "No sir, no burnouts, it just broke." Dave |
Joe Bob |
May 6 2006, 09:00 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
It's a learning experience......just think of the dumass things "I" have done in my years....go ahead...I bet you can think of a dozen at least.....
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sixnotfour |
May 6 2006, 09:03 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,430 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
My son did the same thing except he was in the back seat ,threw them up front hit the window and I watched em drop into the defrost vent, the worst part was we were on the ferry boat ,redy to unload,
panic time, had some wire in back and fished em up and out Oh ya this other time at a breakfast with a bunch of 914 guys, well you saw the pictures. some peolpe just have key incidents. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (backseat of a Jeep) |
DNHunt |
May 6 2006, 09:04 AM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
Yep, The wife and I had a pretty good laugh about it this morning. I wish I could have that kind of luck on the golf course
Dave |
Borderline |
May 6 2006, 09:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 8-February 05 From: San Juan Bautista, CA Member No.: 3,577 Region Association: Northern California |
If you're so proud of your kid........tell him (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Sounds like you got a great relationship going. You don't have to be a hard ass all the time!
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Cap'n Krusty |
May 6 2006, 09:30 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Someone on this list once threw his key on the dash and watched it disappear down the defroster vent, ON THE STARTING GRID! My lips are sealed ......... The Cap'n
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Allan |
May 6 2006, 10:09 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
My son did the same thing except he was in the back seat ,threw them up front hit the window and I watched em drop into the defrost vent, the worst part was we were on the ferry boat ,redy to unload, panic time, had some wire in back and fished em up and out Your son has a teener with a back seat??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
brp914 |
May 6 2006, 10:25 AM
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I had some coins fall in there once. they dissapeared into never never land. ofcourse my wheels were out of balance, so at 65mph the wheel would vibrate and cause the coins to make a noise like a rattlesnake. gonzo (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) I'm tellin ya.
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Joe Bob |
May 6 2006, 10:27 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Someone on this list once threw his key on the dash and watched it disappear down the defroster vent, ON THE STARTING GRID! My lips are sealed ......... The Cap'n REAL race cars have pushbutton ignitions..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
rhodyguy |
May 6 2006, 10:31 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
tell the pup k says "you have to think smart to look cool". when does he buy the new hose and install it? he must have been relieved not to have called dad to arrange for a tow.
k |
Brando |
May 6 2006, 02:18 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
about time to get some of that finely woven plastic grating and a plastic "welder" (or some MEK) and cover them vents up good.
All the while I was thinking: "How do you lose the whole key ring in those tiny vents?" |
wilchek |
May 6 2006, 02:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 506 Joined: 8-June 04 From: Eastern Pennsylvania Member No.: 2,177 |
call GPR they have some new vent house about $16 for 1 yard.
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Toast |
May 6 2006, 05:09 PM
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Not bad for carrying sway bars. Group: Members Posts: 3,377 Joined: 20-January 04 From: Las Vegas Member No.: 1,580 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE My son tossed his key down the defrost vent in the dash, sometimes it's hard to keep a straight face as a parent Ok, I will do it for you.......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
DNHunt |
May 6 2006, 06:38 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
QUOTE If you're so proud of your kid........tell him biggrin.gif Sounds like you got a great relationship going. You don't have to be a hard ass all the time! I actually had a nice talk with him about the fact I was proud of him for telling me and I thought his attempt at a roadside repair was pretty good. The fact that the hose tore is still his fault for not putting the key on the keychain. He's still paying for the hose cause he has to be responsible. I already got a hose at a local VW place for 5 bucks. If I hadn't had my 914world.com (nonclub) cap it would have been less. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flipa.gif) Ovals. Incidentally, the key is still on the coffee table in the livingroom where he left it last night. I wonder if he will find it the next time he wants to use the car. Dave |
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