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hoyhoy14 · 10-24-2009, 11:53 AM

I know everyone has their story of how long they waited for their Camaro, how much they anticipated getting their Camaro, and how they finally got their hands on their Camaro. So here's my story.

I’m 55 years old (OMG!) and married. I’m a grandpa. I had a ’72 340 Duster when I was young, and my best friend had a ’69 Camaro with a built 327. We were the terrors of our neighborhood. My dream car USED to be a Shelby or a Roush Mustang. (I know, I know! Boo! Hiss!) Then I got my Inferno Orange SS. (6-speed, of course.) Wow! Holy crap! THIS is the ultimate dream car! What the hell was I thinking?

My son owns a small construction company. He’s always borrowing my pickup when one of his trucks is in the shop. So he calls me back in June—around Father’s Day—and says he’ll meet me in the parking lot where I work and swap cars. So there I am, waiting, when I see a new Camaro coming across the pavement. Hmmm. Looks pretty nice. Then I realize he’s driving it. I think, ‘Wow, how did he swing THAT as a loaner car?’ He pulls up sideways, taking up two parking spots. As he climbs out I say, “You can’t park like that.” He tosses me the key and says, “Park it how you want. It’s yours.”

Yeah, that’s right. My son GAVE me a frickin’ 2010 Camaro SS! I was stunned. (Duh!) I was speechless. (And I’m a writer!) I was . . . glad as hell I raised such a great kid! Crazy, but in a GOOD way.

My wife was NOT so pleased. She thinks our son is crazy in a BAD way. Crazy? Come on! He gave me—I mean us, dear—a new car! (Her Camry got booted out of the garage. Sorry, honey!) She has driven it—very carefully. She really doesn’t like speed. After we go out ‘putting’ around, I literally drop her off at the curb and tell her I’ll be back in ten or fifteen minutes. Then, watch out neighborhood! The terror is back! (I’m really careful. I swear.) When I get back she asks, “Got it out of your system?” And I say, “For now.”

Now I know ‘anticipation’ is all part of the appeal of getting a new car. Hell, I’ve bought enough over the years to know what’s it’s like. But I have to tell you, the ‘surprise’ I got that day beats the ‘waiting’ hands down! I know I SHOULD feel guilty. I mean, someone just GAVE me a bitchin’ car! It’s like winning the lottery. (Well, not quite.) Now if you feel I didn’t ‘earn’ it, have YOU ever raised a teenage boy? Huh? It ain’t easy!

One last thing. I’ve never ‘named’ a car in my life. I mean, they’re just cars. But I’ve been taking such good care of this one that my wife says I ‘baby’ it. So now when we get ready to go somewhere she’ll ask, “Are we taking Baby?” And you know what the answer to that is!

d69chris · 10-24-2009, 01:52 PM

Good for YOU!

Bring baby to a meet soon, maybe November.

bluch · 10-24-2009, 01:56 PM

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 10-24-2009, 02:10 PM

Great post! Welcome to the "Camaro Anonymous Club"...
Remember to say "Yes, I have a Camaro and I love it!"
Wish my son bought one for me, but I had to get mine the old fashioned way...I bought it. Congrats!

PAUL SS · 10-24-2009, 03:47 PM

Nice story, Great son! Fantastic car.

Did he ever pump you for what color you might like? Or what kind of car you might want?(Think back)

hoyhoy14 · 10-24-2009, 04:24 PM

All his construction equipment is orange. Go figure! As far as cars, he's a Chevy guy. Said no way could he ever buy a Ford, dad's wishes or not. But I'm still glad. It's MUCH better than a Mustang!

hoyhoy14 · 10-24-2009, 04:25 PM

I'll have to keep track of the meets. Thanks.

RJ's SS · 10-24-2009, 04:49 PM

Forget Father of the Year!

I am thinking "Son Of the Year!!!!"

Do you think he would be up for adoption?

Just kidding, Very happy for you and glad you could join the club even if it was a surprise!

RJ's SS

Mark A Collier Sr · 10-24-2009, 04:51 PM

Awesome Story! Did he get one for himself? lol

hoyhoy14 · 10-24-2009, 10:48 PM

He didn't get one for himself, but he knows where I keep the keys! He's polite enough to ask if he can borrow it, and of course I've told him to take it any time he wants. Sort of the best of both worlds for him. And I actually trust him with it!

6BANGER · 10-24-2009, 10:57 PM

That's AWESOME !

1320junkie · 10-24-2009, 11:07 PM

Great !!

Revo1 · 10-24-2009, 11:29 PM

Awesome man! Enjoy that thing!

TripleB · 10-24-2009, 11:46 PM

awesome!! where's the pics??

10-24-2009, 11:53 AM	#1
hoyhoy14 Drives: inferno orange SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: redlands, calif. Posts: 4 View My Garage	crazy son I know everyone has their story of how long they waited for their Camaro, how much they anticipated getting their Camaro, and how they finally got their hands on their Camaro. So here's my story. I’m 55 years old (OMG!) and married. I’m a grandpa. I had a ’72 340 Duster when I was young, and my best friend had a ’69 Camaro with a built 327. We were the terrors of our neighborhood. My dream car USED to be a Shelby or a Roush Mustang. (I know, I know! Boo! Hiss!) Then I got my Inferno Orange SS. (6-speed, of course.) Wow! Holy crap! THIS is the ultimate dream car! What the hell was I thinking? My son owns a small construction company. He’s always borrowing my pickup when one of his trucks is in the shop. So he calls me back in June—around Father’s Day—and says he’ll meet me in the parking lot where I work and swap cars. So there I am, waiting, when I see a new Camaro coming across the pavement. Hmmm. Looks pretty nice. Then I realize he’s driving it. I think, ‘Wow, how did he swing THAT as a loaner car?’ He pulls up sideways, taking up two parking spots. As he climbs out I say, “You can’t park like that.” He tosses me the key and says, “Park it how you want. It’s yours.” Yeah, that’s right. My son GAVE me a frickin’ 2010 Camaro SS! I was stunned. (Duh!) I was speechless. (And I’m a writer!) I was . . . glad as hell I raised such a great kid! Crazy, but in a GOOD way. My wife was NOT so pleased. She thinks our son is crazy in a BAD way. Crazy? Come on! He gave me—I mean us, dear—a new car! (Her Camry got booted out of the garage. Sorry, honey!) She has driven it—very carefully. She really doesn’t like speed. After we go out ‘putting’ around, I literally drop her off at the curb and tell her I’ll be back in ten or fifteen minutes. Then, watch out neighborhood! The terror is back! (I’m really careful. I swear.) When I get back she asks, “Got it out of your system?” And I say, “For now.” Now I know ‘anticipation’ is all part of the appeal of getting a new car. Hell, I’ve bought enough over the years to know what’s it’s like. But I have to tell you, the ‘surprise’ I got that day beats the ‘waiting’ hands down! I know I SHOULD feel guilty. I mean, someone just GAVE me a bitchin’ car! It’s like winning the lottery. (Well, not quite.) Now if you feel I didn’t ‘earn’ it, have YOU ever raised a teenage boy? Huh? It ain’t easy! One last thing. I’ve never ‘named’ a car in my life. I mean, they’re just cars. But I’ve been taking such good care of this one that my wife says I ‘baby’ it. So now when we get ready to go somewhere she’ll ask, “Are we taking Baby?” And you know what the answer to that is!

10-24-2009, 01:52 PM	#2
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,610 View My Garage	Good for YOU! Bring baby to a meet soon, maybe November. __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

10-24-2009, 01:56 PM	#3
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	__________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

10-24-2009, 03:47 PM	#5
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	Nice story, Great son! Fantastic car. Did he ever pump you for what color you might like? Or what kind of car you might want?(Think back) __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

10-24-2009, 04:51 PM	#9
Mark A Collier Sr Retired Army, 101st ABN Drives: 2 SS/RS w/sunroof Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 852 View My Garage	Awesome Story! Did he get one for himself? lol __________________ "BABY" is a Summit White, 2SS/RS, My Tribute to the 13 years I served in the 101st Airborne Division!!! ORDERED: 18 JUL 09 #NMMS88, BORN ON 4 NOV 09 at 12:26pm VIN:63460~ HOME on 18 NOV 09! "101BABY"

10-24-2009, 02:10 PM	#4
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	Great post! Welcome to the "Camaro Anonymous Club"... Remember to say "Yes, I have a Camaro and I love it!" Wish my son bought one for me, but I had to get mine the old fashioned way...I bought it. Congrats!

10-24-2009, 04:24 PM	#6
hoyhoy14 Drives: inferno orange SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: redlands, calif. Posts: 4 View My Garage	All his construction equipment is orange. Go figure! As far as cars, he's a Chevy guy. Said no way could he ever buy a Ford, dad's wishes or not. But I'm still glad. It's MUCH better than a Mustang!

10-24-2009, 04:25 PM	#7
hoyhoy14 Drives: inferno orange SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: redlands, calif. Posts: 4 View My Garage	I'll have to keep track of the meets. Thanks.

10-24-2009, 04:49 PM	#8
RJ's SS Drives: 2010 Bumble Bee SS/RS L99/A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 43	Forget Father of the Year! I am thinking "Son Of the Year!!!!" Do you think he would be up for adoption? Just kidding, Very happy for you and glad you could join the club even if it was a surprise! RJ's SS

10-24-2009, 10:48 PM	#10
hoyhoy14 Drives: inferno orange SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: redlands, calif. Posts: 4 View My Garage	He didn't get one for himself, but he knows where I keep the keys! He's polite enough to ask if he can borrow it, and of course I've told him to take it any time he wants. Sort of the best of both worlds for him. And I actually trust him with it!

10-24-2009, 10:57 PM	#11
6BANGER 2LT RS - 70 AMX Drives: 2LT RS Cyber Gray & 1970 AMX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Escondido, Ca. Posts: 590	That's AWESOME !

10-24-2009, 11:07 PM	#12
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	Great !!

10-24-2009, 11:29 PM	#13
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Awesome man! Enjoy that thing! __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

10-24-2009, 11:46 PM	#14
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	awesome!! where's the pics?? __________________

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