Friday, April 27, 2012

Good News! and a visit with another full-timer

The good news is, my condo recorded today!   It kept being put off for one reason or another, and was set to record on Monday, but they funded the buyers' loan today and had a special recording, so it's done.  I used to work (in  one of my many jobs) as a loan coordinator, and also as a real estate agent, and I don't remember ever hearing that phrase, special recording.  But I have to say, it sure was a special recording to me!!  :)

I had a meet-up with one of our fellow full-timers, Lloyd, this morning.  What an interesting man!  He's really easy to have a conversation with, which seems to be the norm for RVers.  We drove to a local Starbucks and talked for a while, then back to The Palms where we sat outside in the sun and continued our conversation.  Thanks, Lloyd, for coming over and visiting.  I really enjoyed meeting you!

That's about all the news or information for today.  My son, Tom, sent me an e-mail with the latest two cars he's restored, and if you are interested in cars, here are the photos.  I always enjoy seeing his restored cars and houses, they are usually junkers when he buys them, and jewels when he sells them.  He is not selling these cars, at least not now.  He likes to keep them for a while and drive them.  Might as well enjoy them after all the work to get them so pretty!

The first one is a1968 Rally Sport Camaro.  He has much of the original paperwork as well as ownership history back to the original owner.  Tom found some 8 track tapes to play in the restored 8 track AM/FM radio. The tires are original bias ply (non radials) from the 1960's. He found a guy who had a small inventory of these original Red Line Firestones. 






Here's the other one.   Tom said it's the rarest and most valuable car he's restored. It has all of the original factory paperwork as well as all of the original CA registrations since 1970 when it was first sold (it has the blue CA license plates). It has been seen recently driving down the Coast Highway with two small boys in the back seat enjoying the view from their car seats!  (My two grandsons, Graydin and Gavin.  Gavin is a real car guy at 7 years old, and knows all Dad's cars.) 







Today was a beautiful day, the sun was shining, the breeze very light, and it was warm, not hot!   It would be nice if every day was like this, except for an occasional storm.  Plus my condo sale is done and I had some good company.  What more could I want?

From me and Katie, have a great weekend, everyone!  :)

17 comments:

  1. Congratulations on the condo finally becoming history to you! Now you can get on with the fun business of life. That's great news.

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  2. Congratulations!

    Your son really puts a lot into these cars. They look like they just came off the factory line. Sure brings back memories.

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  3. Anyone who goes hunting for 8 tracks to complete a restoration is a real pro. Both cars sure look nice.

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  4. Congrats on the final "special recording" of the condo! You should be drinking champagne. I like the pic of the Camaro. My mother had a 1968 like this one. As for 8 tracks...lol I volunteer in a thrift store and we get them all the time. I can't get rid of them most of the time! hmmm wonder if I can sell them on ebay?

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  5. What a relief to have the sale of your condo "done and dusted" as the saying goes in Scotland. Congrats! Those are some sweet cars! Your son does a brilliant job with them!

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  6. Congratulations - now get back to living your life the fullest...

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  7. That surely is good news about the condo. I'm afraid I'm not into cars...

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  8. Congratulations on the sale. What a relief that must be for you.

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  9. That must be a big load off your mind with the condo business finished. The cars are gorgeous!

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  10. Those cars are awesome. I knew a lady once who had a brand new 68 camaro, and she'd let me take it away and wash it. (and she even paid me! Heehee!) I would have done it for free, since I got to drive it over to an area on the property where I'd then wash it. There was no burnin' rubber involved,(good Lord no!) but just the same, it was a lot of fun for a young kid. Quite the dreamy experience for a teenager who didn't yet have his license. Crazy the things we could do and nobody seemed to mind.

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  11. I'm sure you are relieves. Someday, maybe I will have the same news. Your son is very talented. Both cars look like new!

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  12. Yay on the condo!!!
    Those Camaros are terrific! I had a boyfriend in high school that had one. I loved riding in it..still like looking at them.

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  13. Great news on the sale. Cant show my son the cars, all the drool will short out my computer....'68 is his dream car..

    Donna W

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  14. Sooooo glad to hear the news of the Condo sale. Big load off your mind I know.

    And I LOVE the old cars. Ahhhh, The '68 Camero brings back some memories for sure.

    Cars made today just don't have it like the cars from yesteryear !

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  15. congrats on finally selling the condo!..such a relief to have that behind you!

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