We're still on cloud nine!
We had such an awesome time yesterday!!
From the time we rolled onto the grounds until we left Fuzzy and Kim's home, we could feel the friendship and comaraderie from everyone.
We met so many cool folks--Fuzzy's dad Buzzard brought his 2004 'Vette to the show and we had a great conversations with him...a gent who converted a LeMans frame to a GTO Hot Wheels Tiger Stripe replica car came by and invited all of us to his place for a GTO club party after the show...the Rock-N-Moose organizers were extremely friendly and just a gas to talk to...what a fun day! And that was just at the show grounds!
When we got to Fuzzy's home, Kim had everything ready and was starting to precook the brats in beer and onions. She is cool--very easy to talk to, with an quick smile and warm heart. Their kids, Stormy and Travis, are wonderful. Storm talked to me about her class schedule, her violin playing and introduced me to the family pets. And she was the one who showed me how to operate the paint gun--let me tell you, the girl's got a good eye and a steady hand! I would not want to be on the receiving end if she's firing, 'cause she hits what she's aiming for!
Hotrodgirl--I liked the guns! I had no idea what to expect with them-Kim let me feel one of the paintballs before it got loaded into the gun, because I really had no clue as to whether they'd be hard/semi-soft, etc...I can imagine the bruises they leave--they made a pretty good SMACK against all the targets!! But I'd want to practice a LOT before I got into any competition, especially if Storm's in it!!
Here's something that Fuzzy DIDN'T share with everyone -- there were a LOT of vehicles at the show with gorgeous exteriors....done by Fuzzy. Folks, the man is a master. His Friend Jeff brought a Camaro there that Fuzzy repainted that made people stop in their tracks and just say, WOW. His artistry was everywhere, and all of it was GREAT. And, for everyone who hasn't seen his SSR in person-let me tell you, the pictures do not do it justice. Everything is coordinated and detailed, and it really was a labor of love to him.
He showed us paint chips and gave us LOTS of ideas for painting our truck-- and I think we have it narrowed down to two or three at this point--which is a good start. We feel very fortunate to have him within a few hours of us, and to know he'll do such a great job when we DO figure out what we want!
Winning a trophy was totally unexpected, but such a great thing. It just added to an already perfect day! Thanks for the Congrats!!!
Fuzzy & Kim--thanks AGAIN for EVERYTHING. We're so glad we got to finally meet in person. Remember, when you're heading NORTH, let us know--you're always welcome here. Come and visit...stay overnight...whenever you can. Our door is always open....
The pictures turned out great. We've already saved them to our hard drive and will be printing out a couple to frame!
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