Better hurry to the party Duane. The cake is almost gone.

 

Since you guys offered up some birthday wishes for me, I'll post afew birthday pictures.

Got a trophy for the Torino today.. .Top 25 at an all Ford show in Henderson ,NC today.

Then for my presents... got a 1965 Ned Jarrett Ford Galaxy, a 1984 Bill Elliott Thundebird commemorating this first superspeedway win, a t-shirt (pictured, see for yourself), also got some running shorts, 1001 Automotive Tech Tips book, a shamwow, and a cake....

My brother, his wife, 2 nieces, and nephew were all over for a small gathering.






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My nephew playing with a deer....

 

Happy Birthday & congrats on the top 25 & pretty sweet cake lol

 

Wow. Congrats on the top 25 Duane. Cool cake too. That's a picture of your car when you went to Martinsville, isn't it? Nice additions to the the 1/18th collection!

Looks like you had a good time. Thanks for sharing!

 

cool pics Duane, glad you had a great b-day and congrats on the top 25 trophy.....

 

Well the race cars are 1:24's... and yeah, the picture on the cake is the car sitting on the start/finish line at Martinsville.

 

Just wondering here, did you actually wear a tie to the car show?

 

Well, I wasn't going to share that story but.... the neighbors husband died on Wednesday in the nursing home.. he had been battling brain cancer for 10 years. The funeral was Saturday. So I took the car to the car show that morning, my mom picked up my dad and I, then we changed clothes, went to the funeral, and straight back to the car show from their. Their wasn't as big of a crowd as expected, and they were handing out trophies nearly and hour early... I got there just in time to hear my name called.

So yeah, I wore a neck tie to the car show... but only to look presentable when they game the trophy I guess.... since it worked, maybe I'll wear a neck tie to all car shows henceforth.

 

Hi Duane,
Thanks for sharing your pictures & part of your life with your Monte Carlo Family...Super Gift's...
You are blessed with a great loving family...Really enjoyed the pictures + your awesome win in your Torino

p.s. I'd put on your tie during the Race 2-nite
Wish you many more happy years & miles in `Life ~> EnJoy

p.s.s. Your cake is to nice to Eat, but I love eating Fords & Cake
Did U save me any ? LOL

 

Awesome cake! Sorry I missed this thread and your birthday Duane, but happy b-lated and congrats! I think the tie is a cool idea and could even be considered a tribute to your neighbor