Newbie... yes, I'm "that" girl - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jhall2yl · 10-31-2015, 03:40 PM

Way back in 99 I bought a new camaro only to trade it in a year later as the family grew. With a second child ready to join us and only a regular cab pick up as the other vehicle it was time to move on to minivan and suv hell for awhile. I missed her terribly, even more so when the camaro was temporarily retired. It was a dark time in my vehicle ownerhip history. 3 Kids later, only one left without a permit... no more teams to load up in the yukon or gear to haul to practices...there was light beginning to shine through this tunnel. I thought I would still be 5-10 yrs out until all the kids were gone but this week I came home to a birthday present in the driveway.
A total surprise from my husband who had obviously been paying attention for more than the past decade... because he surprised me with this 2014 SS 1LE and she is everything I would have picked out and more. And he is NOT a car guy at ALL. It's only been a week and the itch is already back as strong as it was 15+ years ago but there will be no mods right away. I will not be on any tracks and no interest in showing her - I will just spend the next decade or so babying her, cleaning her and riding pretty all while trying my best to avoid the mod bug. Maybe just a fuse pull or minor customizations to make her "mine" but she's perfect. After all warranties are over I'm hoping that I can get the husband interested in her but for the time being it's just me... "that" girl who pretends to know nothing about her car when the men are around but will still show off at a red light or two.
Hi everyone, I am Jamie and this... this is Jolene <3

Houseofhotrods · 10-31-2015, 03:51 PM

You are married to a very smart man - welcome, and enjoy Jamie!!

jhall2yl · 10-31-2015, 03:54 PM

This is definately his best birthday gift ever

He has had good training.

GrandAmGT · 11-01-2015, 10:35 AM

Welcome to the forum from another Virginian.

Shinebrightx · 11-01-2015, 10:39 AM

Welcome!

Ryanbabz71 · 11-01-2015, 10:50 AM

Nice car

Ryan

BAD DAB · 11-01-2015, 11:22 AM

Another Virginia welcome!

chuckstacamaro · 11-01-2015, 12:17 PM

Welcome back to the Car Life..

Splat1two · 11-01-2015, 12:44 PM

Welcome, Good to see another member from Virginia!

snarky · 11-01-2015, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhall2yl

he surprised me with this 2014 SS 1LE and she is everything I would have picked out and more. And he is NOT a car guy at ALL.

huh wha? uh..okay.

Welcome & Congratulations !

Sir Nuke · 11-02-2015, 06:11 AM

Jamie, CONGRATS on your ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

ArtfulDodger · 11-02-2015, 07:36 AM

Welcome from NJ!

jhall2yl · 11-02-2015, 07:05 PM

Because Jolene was a surprise I was thrilled to find the forums. I'm more behind than I thought I was because obviously 15 years has changed ALOT and I've enjoyed reading the posts all week! Yesterday I treated myself to an Adams order that should arrive tomorrow - I can't wait to give her a bath...especially the hood. It was meticulous when he brought it home of course but now that it's dried out a bit, got a little dust on it and such I can see where someone has put some kind of wax or product on it (only on part of it) and when the sun hits it just right you can see it - so momma's got her work cut out for her but I can't imagine a better way to spend the afternoon

sdynak · 11-02-2015, 08:15 PM

Awesome story Jamie.. Congrats on Jolene

She is absolutely "Stunning" and your hubby obviously has great taste

Aboard!

10-31-2015, 03:40 PM	#1
jhall2yl Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 3	Newbie... yes, I'm "that" girl Way back in 99 I bought a new camaro only to trade it in a year later as the family grew. With a second child ready to join us and only a regular cab pick up as the other vehicle it was time to move on to minivan and suv hell for awhile. I missed her terribly, even more so when the camaro was temporarily retired. It was a dark time in my vehicle ownerhip history. 3 Kids later, only one left without a permit... no more teams to load up in the yukon or gear to haul to practices...there was light beginning to shine through this tunnel. I thought I would still be 5-10 yrs out until all the kids were gone but this week I came home to a birthday present in the driveway. A total surprise from my husband who had obviously been paying attention for more than the past decade... because he surprised me with this 2014 SS 1LE and she is everything I would have picked out and more. And he is NOT a car guy at ALL. It's only been a week and the itch is already back as strong as it was 15+ years ago but there will be no mods right away. I will not be on any tracks and no interest in showing her - I will just spend the next decade or so babying her, cleaning her and riding pretty all while trying my best to avoid the mod bug. Maybe just a fuse pull or minor customizations to make her "mine" but she's perfect. After all warranties are over I'm hoping that I can get the husband interested in her but for the time being it's just me... "that" girl who pretends to know nothing about her car when the men are around but will still show off at a red light or two. Hi everyone, I am Jamie and this... this is Jolene <3 Attached Images

10-31-2015, 03:51 PM	#2
Houseofhotrods Drives: 2015 GAZ 1LE/2SS/RS/NPP Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: McMinnville Oregon Posts: 141	You are married to a very smart man - welcome, and enjoy Jamie!! __________________ Keep calm, Grab Gears and Carry On

11-01-2015, 10:50 AM	#6
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,230 View My Garage	Nice car Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

11-01-2015, 11:22 AM	#7
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Another Virginia welcome! __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

11-02-2015, 06:11 AM	#11
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,322 View My Garage	Jamie, CONGRATS on your ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

10-31-2015, 03:54 PM	#3
jhall2yl Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 3	This is definately his best birthday gift ever He has had good training.

11-01-2015, 10:35 AM	#4
GrandAmGT Drives: 2010 1LT & 2016 Cadillac CTS V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Danville, Virginia Posts: 369	Welcome to the forum from another Virginian.

11-01-2015, 10:39 AM	#5
Shinebrightx Drives: 2010 Camaro Z/LT RS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dfw, TX Posts: 336 View My Garage	Welcome!

11-01-2015, 12:17 PM	#8
chuckstacamaro Drives: 2014 2SS/RS BRM Purchase 03/19/2014 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 538 View My Garage	Welcome back to the Car Life..

11-01-2015, 12:44 PM	#9
Splat1two Drives: 2015 2ss 1le Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 94	Welcome, Good to see another member from Virginia!

11-02-2015, 07:36 AM	#12
ArtfulDodger Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 BLK/BLK, Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moorestown, NJ Posts: 669	Welcome from NJ! __________________ Artful Dodger 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 BLK - 2015 Maserati Ghibli Q4 BLK (dd) - 2004 MB C240 BLK (wife's) - 1996 BMW 328i BLK

11-02-2015, 07:05 PM	#13
jhall2yl Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 3	Because Jolene was a surprise I was thrilled to find the forums. I'm more behind than I thought I was because obviously 15 years has changed ALOT and I've enjoyed reading the posts all week! Yesterday I treated myself to an Adams order that should arrive tomorrow - I can't wait to give her a bath...especially the hood. It was meticulous when he brought it home of course but now that it's dried out a bit, got a little dust on it and such I can see where someone has put some kind of wax or product on it (only on part of it) and when the sun hits it just right you can see it - so momma's got her work cut out for her but I can't imagine a better way to spend the afternoon

11-02-2015, 08:15 PM	#14
sdynak Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 936	Awesome story Jamie.. Congrats on Jolene She is absolutely "Stunning" and your hubby obviously has great taste Aboard! __________________ 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS