Thought You Guys Would Appreciate How I Celebrated My Mom's 79th Borthday...

[martyo]

My Mom came down to Georgia from New York this weekend, so we were taking her to the Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta to celebrate.

My wife suggested that we take the Poverty Wagon I built for this year's Power Tour and that we valet park it as well.

The valets went nuts and loved the car.

Here are some pics:

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[RubberCtyRauder]

Perfect choice!!! MOst excellent!

[fastblackmerc]

My Mom came down to Georgia from New York this weekend, so we were taking her to the Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta to celebrate.

My wife suggested that we take the Poverty Wagon I built for this year's Power Tour and that we valet park it as well.

The valets went nuts and loved the car.

Here are some pics:

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/t1.0-9/10314762_10152049200676566_607 7579459227104953_n.jpg

https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10363380_10151994977070904_624 8288615724756940_n.jpg
The valet is wearing the blue shirt?????

[CWright]

My Mom came down to Georgia from New York this weekend, so we were taking her to the Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta to celebrate.

My wife suggested that we take the Poverty Wagon I built for this year's Power Tour and that we valet park it as well.

The valets went nuts and loved the car.

Here are some pics:

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/t1.0-9/10314762_10152049200676566_607 7579459227104953_n.jpg

https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10363380_10151994977070904_624 8288615724756940_n.jpg


This is Priceless! It's awesome your mom made it down to the South. I hope she's feeling well. :beer:

[Marauder_Santa]

The valet is wearing the blue shirt?????

It's hard to tell from the picture, but he's the good looking guy.

[martyo]

The valet is wearing the blue shirt?????

The guy in the blue shirt kept trying to convince my wife she should be driving a Hot Rod! He is relentless!!!!

But he is a dapper looking fellow, I must say!!! :P

[martyo]

This is Priceless! It's awesome your mom made it down to the South. I hope she's feeling well. :beer:

Chris she has definitely slowed down more than I care to admit but she is still chugging along so it was a great weekend.

[RubberCtyRauder]

The guy in the blue shirt kept trying to convince my wife she should be driving a Hot Rod! He is relentless!!!!

But he is a dapper looking fellow, I must say!!! :P

I think they are telling you that coat or tie required..

[CWright]

Chris she has definitely slowed down more than I care to admit but she is still chugging along so it was a great weekend.


Sounds like she's a fighter. I'm sure she got after your arse back in the day! :D We are still praying for her strength and good health. Glad to hear it was a great weekend. :)

[martyo]

Sounds like she's a fighter. I'm sure she got after your arse back in the day! :D We are still praying for her strength and good health. Glad to hear it was a great weekend. :)

I appreciate that Chris!

[MOTOWN]

Marty i had no idea your Mother was having health issues, i hope you all enjoyed your time at the Ritz, thats a nice place to get away for a while.

That wagon looks right at home with the valet:cool:

[martyo]

Marty i had no idea your Mother was having health issues, i hope you all enjoyed your time at the Ritz, thats a nice place to get away for a while.

That wagon looks right at home with the valet:cool:

Thanks Roger.

My Mom and I are close. She is battling cancer and has not been able to come visit for some time, which is why I make so many trips to New York. She is still hanging in there and I do believe that her ability to laugh at this trip to the Ritz explains why she has been able to keep chugging along even though her doctors said that she couldn't. What do they know anyway???

[MOTOWN]

Thanks Roger.

My Mom and I are close. She is battling cancer and has not been able to come visit for some time, which is why I make so many trips to New York. She is still hanging in there and I do believe that her ability to laugh at this trip to the Ritz explains why she has been able to keep chugging along even though her doctors said that she couldn't. What do they know anyway???

Very true! im glad to you all had a good time, great memories will last forever!

[prchrman]

my momma is the same age. like the guy i know who divorced for the 3rd time says "your momma is the only woman who truly loves you". we have to take care of our moms. glad she is doing good.

[gpfarrell]

Well, as long as the wagon had A/C!

[J-MAN]

Your Mom must be quite a lady to raise a nice kid like you.

[lji372]

very cool :beatnik:

[martyo]

Your Mom must be quite a lady to raise a nice kid like you.

She kicked my butt on a reguklar basis. It seemed to do the trick. Parents today could take a page from her book.

[martyo]

Well, as long as the wagon had A/C!

ICE ICE BABY!!!! :D

[justbob]

Thanks Roger.



My Mom and I are close. She is battling cancer and has not been able to come visit for some time, which is why I make so many trips to New York. She is still hanging in there and I do believe that her ability to laugh at this trip to the Ritz explains why she has been able to keep chugging along even though her doctors said that she couldn't. What do they know anyway???


Same situation here Marty. Hope she gets well Bud.


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[Jeffonebuck]

Very Cool Marty ! Sounds like your mom is a strong woman and she's still teaching you that you can be sick, but you can still get up and spend time with family and friends . Glad you got to celebrate with her. By the way I am looking for an older poverty wagon,! Keep your eyes out for one


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[martyo]

By the way I am looking for an older poverty wagon,! Keep your eyes out for one


I find great ones all the time.

PM me your budget and preferences and I will help you search - that is half the fun for me.

[L.Mark]

I love these stories!!! Awesome time!!!

[Mike M]

Nice..really nice.

[Marauderjack]

You are a lucky guy to still have your Mom Marty!!:beer:

I lost mine when I was 26 and miss her as much today as I did over 40 years ago!!:(

Spend as much time with her as you can!!:)

[martyo]

You are a lucky guy to still have your Mom Marty!!:beer:

I lost mine when I was 26 and miss her as much today as I did over 40 years ago!!:(

Spend as much time with her as you can!!:)

All very wise words!

I was lucky. I had my "moments" and "phases" with my folks and they weren't afraid to kick me in the butt to keep me moving in the right direction, but every day I appreciate what I learned from my folks. Every day!

[71cyclone]

Man I love it ..! Barret Jackson stated that unrestored classics are in demand, and a Resto RODD is only Better.

[J-MAN]

She kicked my butt on a reguklar basis. It seemed to do the trick. Parents today could take a page from her book.

Although I didn't think so at the time I came to realize that it was an advantage to be raised by parents that grew up during the depression. They knew the meaning of "tough love".

[martyo]

Although I didn't think so at the time I came to realize that it was an advantage to be raised by parents that grew up during the depression. They knew the meaning of "tough love".

Exactly this.

I describe it like this.

When I was 17 my dad wasn't very smart. When I was 27 my dad started seeming smarter. At 37, I realized he was brilliant. When I was 38 and lost my Dad, I realized I just lost the smartest friend I ever had.

[a_d_a_m]

When I was 17 my dad wasn't very smart. When I was 27 my dad started seeming smarter. At 37, I realized he was brilliant. When I was 38 and lost my Dad, I realized I just lost the smartest friend I ever had. I know that's what is going to happen to me. Hopefully not age 38, but...yeah, like a fine wine...

[1stMerc]

Very nice story Marty. My mother turns 79 the fifth of next month. She is doing well and hope yours continues to fight the good fight and you get to spend many more years together.