birthday weekend with the woman and the truck!

[no_rice]

well after spending my free time for the last couple weeks working on the old gmc, adding power brakes, power steering, all new door and window seals/regulators, carpet, armrest... etc, it was finally ready to go for a drive.

we took of for a 350 mile round trip cruise to vintage torque fest. even though my 70 is 5 years to new to be part of it, its still a good time hanging out with friends and family.

we took friday and saturday off to be there fri sat sun.(i never have friday or saturday off!)

this is how my birthday weekend started out. woke up to eggs and sausage friday morning...


loaded up the truck and took off for our 3 hour drive over there. someone always seems to sleep on the road... must be nice!


my best friend and his wife followed us there in their duramax dragging his 49 on the trailer(didnt feel like doing 45 mph all the way. especially since its only been moving under its own power with the original drivetrain for a couple weeks and maybe 20 miles!




the girls hanging out where its warmer! yes there are bullet holes in the glass.


hit up the show friday, and hungout late for all the bands that night. Saturday morning had another hott date with my ladies!


cruising in style on the way to Knickers for some preparty breakfast bloody marys before heading to the show!


its pretty rare to get a pic of me i dont mind, but the fiance managed this one when i wasnt paying attention. kicked back leaning against a friends big blocked 55 chevy just enjoying life with friends.


Sunday morning before leaving town, some of us got together for birthday brunch and more bloody marys!
cruising over to east dubuque for breakfast at Timmermans supper club. it has a heck of a view from the bluff












the old tank made its 350 mile round trip, plus a bunch of running around with no real noticeable problems.

heck we even averaged 85-90+ for probably an hour and a half or more on the way back. (tucked in behind someone who was apparently in a big hurry.) it didnt miss a beat. not sure what i got on the way back, but the way up running 70-75 i got a solid 15 mpg. best ive gotten was 17 but that was a day spent mostly on 55mph roads.


getting old sucks, but i sure suppose it could be worse!

[Tinkermc]

Getting old without your 2 fav girls would be a Bioch

[hugger6933]

Getting old does suck but it beats the alternative. I don't mind growing old with my woman beside me she does complete me. I'm glad you got to enjoy your trip and your family and your truck. Jim

[WIDESIDE72]

I had a birthday this past Thursday, but didnt get to drive the 72. Trans trouble and no time to work on it yet. I did spend time with my girls though!

[LockDoc]

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Sounds like a good time was had by all! Thanks for sharin' the pics. I have never been to Torque Fest, I guess I will have to make the trip one of these years....

LockDoc

[CG]

That shot in the kitchen!!! I have not had sausages in forever ... I just went out to the freezer and grabbed a package we got from my wife's cousin when they sent a pig to pig heaven ... thanks for the reminder =)


OOPS, almost forgot ... Happy Bday!

[Andy4639]

Looks like you had a great birthday. Congrats.
I guess you can say your even then!

its pretty rare to get a pic of me i dont mind, but the fiance managed this one when i wasnt paying attention. kicked back leaning against a friends big blocked 55 chevy just enjoying life with friends.

[Katrina/10]

You're a lucky guy!

[steelhorse]

Looks like a great trip. I love the trip pics, it helps to remind us why we spend so many hours fixing these old trucks.

[quick60]

Cool trip man and Happy Birthday!!!

[Ol Blue K20]

Happy late b day....thanks for sharing the fun

[WestButteTruck]

Nice pics, it's cool you two can share an interest together!

[no_rice]

yeah, i think im a pretty lucky guy! anymore, it seems hanging out with friends and family has become the highlight of most things.

she also rides, so there is an assortment of motorcycles in the garage, and around her birthday this summer we will be on a couple thousand mile motorcycle trip through TN, GA, NC, SC, FL, AL. should be a good time also.

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by no_rice

yeah, i think im a pretty lucky guy! anymore, it seems hanging out with friends and family has become the highlight of most things.

she also rides, so there is an assortment of motorcycles in the garage, and around her birthday this summer we will be on a couple thousand mile motorcycle trip through TN, GA, NC, SC, FL, AL. should be a good time also.

Make sure you hit the Dragon tail, Moonshiners 28, and Diamond back in the mts of NC,SC, Tenn.
Here are the links


http://www.tailofthedragon.com/

http://www.diamondbacknc.com/

http://adventuresofjessieanderic.wor...moonshiner-28/

[no_rice]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Make sure you hit the Dragon tail, Moonshiners 28, and Diamond back in the mts of NC,SC, Tenn.
Here are the links


http://www.tailofthedragon.com/

http://www.diamondbacknc.com/

http://adventuresofjessieanderic.wor...moonshiner-28/

been down there many times. we usually have a buell get together atleast once a year down in the suches ga area. rent a cabin near TWO, or now called Two Wheels of Suches.

although she has never been able to make one of the trips because its usually during her busy season at work, so we are planning a different get together in Little Switzerland NC end of July, beginning of august. ugh its going to be sooo hot. i hate heat.