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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Scooter Dan on May 17, 2017, 02:12:59 PM
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My oldest son, Christian (42) is graduating from UT Austin on Friday with a degree in RTF (Radio, Television, Film). Originally Deb and I were going to go but she's a bit under the weather as it appears it's just me attending graduation ceremonies from up our way. I have another son in Austin I'll be staying with and perhaps my son from San Diego will fly in too. I'm particularly proud of Christian as he went back to school as an old man compared to his contemporaries and maintained a 4.0 grade average and worked full time and paid his way 100%. Since Deb can't make it looks like I might take the SW for my 250 mile trek south on Friday. Bike is clean and ready.
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Congratulations Dan and Deb. You have every reason to be proud. It blesses us when our offspring achieve such commendable feats. Have a safe and enjoyable ride and hope that Deb will be feeling much better. I know she hates to miss this event.
Mac
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Congrats, Dan.
Time @ university is well spent.
redk
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Thanks guys. My youngest son Rory (28) is riding down with me but says he doesn't do scooters....so taking the monster Duramax. Probably good thing as rain is iminent.
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Congratulations Dan! I can hear the pride in your post for your family. Best wishes on your trip sir.
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Thanks guys. We made his graduation and had this happy moment. Matt is son #2 with Chris and Rory my youngest son is in the 3 of them together.
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Congrats on the milestone. I know you and your family must be very proud. I graduated with a degree in animation and Live-action film making. I hope your son's as excited as I was when I earned my degree.
Have a safe trip back, if you haven't all ready,
- Wolf
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That is Great !
Nothing better than to spend such a day with your sons!
redk
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Congrats Dan. It is never too late to go back to school and get your degree. Since he has a degree in RTF, maybe he can get a job with
Alex Jones and Infowars. Their always looking for new talent. Maybe he could work with staff Sargent Joe Biggs who owns Borderland Media.
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Never too old to get your diploma well done.
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Thanks all. The blessings of children. Made it safely back home tonight.
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Congratulations and blessings to your son !
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Congratulations and blessings to your son !
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Thank you Forbes. Nice to see someone reinvent themselves at an older age. Most, as they age resign themselves to failed dreams. You had to do that too with your accident. We can blame things on bad luck, circumstances or any other excuse or we can take action and make it happen. How you doing good buddy?
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Thank you Forbes. Nice to see someone reinvent themselves at an older age. Most, as they age resign themselves to failed dreams. You had to do that too with your accident. We can blame things on bad luck, circumstances or any other excuse or we can take action and make it happen. How you doing good buddy?
I'm doing well. Thanks for asking. Working every day and still adjusting to the new normal. Now I'm just waiting to see if my insurance will pay for the foot I need. But I'm truly thankful for the journey I've come so far.
I too admire those who reinvent themselves at an older age.
My mother was such a person too. At age 34 and the Mother of 7 children, she was encouraged by Daddy to fulfill her dream of going to college and becoming a Language Arts teacher. Daddy worked to make it happen. And it did. So I can only imagine the joy you feel and the sense of accomplishment your son feels.
The best is yet to come for him.
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Great pictures Dan My that guy's a hunk.. You sure you photographed the right Kid?? Guess he got his looks from his mom.....Just kidding of course. He is a handsome young man and he shore done his mama and daddy proud. Rock on bro, you da man.
Mac
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I'm doing well. Thanks for asking. Working every day and still adjusting to the new normal. Now I'm just waiting to see if my insurance will pay for the foot I need. But I'm truly thankful for the journey I've come so far.
I too admire those who reinvent themselves at an older age.
My mother was such a person too. At age 34 and the Mother of 7 children, she was encouraged by Daddy to fulfill her dream of going to college and becoming a Language Arts teacher. Daddy worked to make it happen. And it did. So I can only imagine the joy you feel and the sense of accomplishment your son feels.
The best is yet to come for him.
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Your mama is one special lady Forbes. Tenacity and fixity of purpose are attributes that really wow me. What a great role model you have. Now I know how it is that are prevailing in your own challenges. I am in awe of you my friend even though we have never met in time and space. This dimension may be that we ever share and yet we are here in dialouge and sharing that we deem real and viable, the dimension of thought. For this value, this blessing I am thankful for this time and space.
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Great pictures Dan My that guy's a hunk.. You sure you photographed the right Kid?? Guess he got his looks from his mom.....Just kidding of course. He is a handsome young man and he shore done his mama and daddy proud. Rock on bro, you da man.
Mac
Mac, you sound like an old hippie because I'm one too. Flower power, peace, love.....rock on dude. Time to decal the scooter with polka dots and do a custom 60's paint job on our helmets. Peace, not war...that's me Mac.
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Uh huh.
Aging hipsters...
(http://www.susansewsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/blogger-image-937146130.jpg)
It does look like fun, though.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/56/f3/42/56f3427e6f981ed88aaa0f5972835ae4.jpg)
I shall learn how to manage images here !
redk
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Looks like you are doing a jam-up job on the pics, to me, redk Dan I started way before Woodstock and the Carnival Train and I'm not real sure where I fit in, but my last Hog was named "Pearl Jam",and I still love Janis and "Me and Bobby McGee".
Mac
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Looks like you are doing a jam-up job on the pics, to me, redk Dan I started way before Woodstock and the Carnival Train and I'm not real sure where I fit in, but my last Hog was named "Pearl Jam",and I still love Janis and "Me and Bobby McGee".
Mac
I knew you was the real deal Mac. Me: Jimi Hendrix and Simon and Garfunkel. The middle to late 60's were cool times. This was when I got my first bike, a Yamaha Catalina naked UJM 250 parallel twin 2 stroke. Cussed that bike more than any other as it was always hard to start (and the old fashioned way).
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Many moons ago I did have a rancher friend who bought a race-ready Yamaha Catalina from a fellow, for transport in and through the lemon and avocado orchards when visiting friends on other ranches. It had been raced on the Ascot styled dirt tracks.
I can't recall how well it held up mechanically, but it was fierce compared to the Honda Trail 90's we were running.
Then my other friend got a Honda 250 Scrambler and I was left in the dust ! lol
Hard to tell if a Helix has enough body panel area to approximate Janis's Porsche, but it might be fun to try. :-)
(https://notesfromachair.files.wordpress.com/2016/05/6111732.jpg?w=585&h=800)
Wouldn't that Porsche make a nice gift for the new Graduate ?
:-)
redk
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I love that picture Redk. I printed it and will frame it. Did you guys ever see the film called, The Rose?
I almost mentioned Hendrix, he was way cool. Another one I really love to hear is Stevie Ray. He had a really unique style and he could really lay down some blues. I played in a R & R band in the fifties. We never amounted to much, but had a great time. Ever since my middle finger on the left hand got the first two joints removed by my drill press, stupid carelessness on my part, my guitar playing days are over. Like a lot of other things, as we grow older, they fall by the wayside.
Mac
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Hey Mac,
Gosh, Image surfing on the web can consume more than every bit of free time you ever hoped for. (personal experience !)
Of course, here and there you Must go to the source page and see what the back story is...
It never ends !
(http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0912/387_garcia2_1.jpg)
I'd probably say, if that's what you enjoy, never give up !
redk