July 4, 2000 my first Nephew was born. So during the Norcal Knockout Car Show, Uncle Rotton Roger gave him a 10th Birthday present he will never forget. I have been brain washing him and his brother with DVDs and books about 1960s drag racing. Norcal Knockout was their first real big car show they have been too. I explain to them this show is about automotive art and expression of hot rodding. After walking around for a while, I grabbed Kaileo and told him to put the fire suit jacket on, then the breather mask, helmet and goggles. '' What are we ging to do ? " he asked. ''This is your Birthday present from Uncle Riceman and Aunt Potatowoman" ! Get in the Fueler ! I told him to hold on to the brake and steering wheel (The coupler was disconnected) and we are going to light the candles ! 3 minutes of Nitro Flames and Noise ! I had more fun than he did ! His life will never be the same. he wants more !
Way To Go!!! What a COOL Uncle you are. Nuthin' rotten about it. Start 'em young, train 'em right! It's like teaching the young "Jedi" the ways of the "Force". hahaha! It's so cool to see the excitement and enthusiasm on the young faces of future "Motorheads". Doesn't surprise me that he wants more. His Mom and Dad may be your biggest hurdle. Good Job!!! Have A Great Day!!!
Good deal. He will never forget it. Kids can never go wrong with ancle named Riceman and Aunt called Potatowoman, sound like a cool relation to have.
That is AWESOME! Certainly you have made an impression that will keep him going. I cant imagine what it would be like at that age to feel that. Hell, I cant at this age. Its one thing to see cars, read about cars, but to be in it. Yup, hook, line, and sinker.
Both nephews want to help on my Fueler, but it will be the ''Wax On, Wax off " deal. They have alot to learn at school first and being responsible as a person. They both know what I say goes and that is a good start. My second nephew wanted to pull the parachute. I told him if he did, he would have to repack it and if you don't know how to repack the chute correctly, don't pull it. He didn't pull it.
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