The Sunshine Kids Texas Hill Country Adventure - Cruise to the Capitol 06-11-08

*TAG UR IT* · 06-11-2008, 04:49 PM

This morning was absolutely AWESOME. To see all those kids get off the bus and pick out what car they wanted to ride in.....oh, man...how cool.

I thought this was going to be just a regular old cruise up around some twisties throught the hill country. Not only that, but I thought it was going to be fbodies ONLY. Well...a few days before, I get an email that it's for kids w/ cancer. I just can't begin to tell ya'll ...

We started in San Marcos and got a full police escort straight up to the capitol. Yes...that means that we had about 20 bike officers, 10 PD cars, trucks, SUV's, etc all block off intersections, on ramps, THE ENTIRE HIGHWAY, etc so we could make our way up there. It was sooooo cool. This will be my first of MANY years to come.

The coolest parts of this deal?

1. The kids. The looks on their faces. The smiles. Oh man...priceless...
2. The cars. Not just fbodies. We had a Lambo Gallardo, a couple Ferrari's, at least 7 Vipers, a Ford GT, Bentley, bunches of Z06's, Fbodies, Stangs, Porches, Jags, etc, etc....Just look at the pix!!!!!
3. At the very end...at the capitol building...I was in my SS behind this blue Viper.....Dad is standing there with mom, their two boys (about 5 and 7) and a younger daughter. Dad asks, "Do you like that Viper, Tom?"

Tom, the 5 year old, points to my car and says, "I like the SS, daddy."

Just tugged at my heart strings...the entire morning! GOD, how I loved it!!!

Enjoy the pix, ya'll!
http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slidesho...e&conn_speed=1

1973z-man · 06-11-2008, 05:28 PM

Very Very Cool Tag, I'm jealous!

The Camaro (yours) looks great

! The other cars look good too.

My wife and I work with a group that takes blind children fishing, there is definately nothing like it. We make it a priority because for some of these kids it's what they look forward to all year.

GOOD JOB!!!

*GTAHVIT* · 06-11-2008, 05:32 PM

That's just about too stinkin' cool.

alleykt123 · 06-11-2008, 05:33 PM

Wow! What an awesome event

Cool pics, too

I wish I could have been out there for this event - it looks like I'm heading out there too late and missing out on good cruises

CatiaJockey · 06-11-2008, 06:32 PM

Thanks Tag, enjoyed the pic's.

MerF · 06-11-2008, 08:01 PM

I'm not gonna lie, your story choked me up, Tag. Bravo.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-11-2008, 10:36 PM

Wow. Good for you!

I 'spose it was worth washing tha car at midnight, then , huh?

Great story, Astounding pix.

*TAG UR IT* · 06-12-2008, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1973z-man

Very Very Cool Tag, I'm jealous!

The Camaro (yours) looks great

! The other cars look good too.

My wife and I work with a group that takes blind children fishing, there is definately nothing like it. We make it a priority because for some of these kids it's what they look forward to all year.

GOOD JOB!!!

Awesome for you too! I had given it some thought a while back...what I wanted to do when I retired and all. I mean, I'm talking 26 years away, right? But, I thought about it and realized, I want to do stuff for kids. I was never too fond of the idea of all that stuff until I had two of my own. Precious...just...:( , you know? I'm still in that boat and want to try to do more along the way. I only wished money came to us a little easier so we could do more.

But, I think that's great that you help out the kids like that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtahvit

That's just about too stinkin' cool.

I loved every minute of it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by alleykt123

Wow! What an awesome event

Cool pics, too

I wish I could have been out there for this event - it looks like I'm heading out there too late and missing out on good cruises

I know!!! Get down here!

Quote:

Originally Posted by CatiaJockey

Thanks Tag, enjoyed the pic's.

U bet!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerF

I'm not gonna lie, your story choked me up, Tag. Bravo.

I got choked up immediately following finding out that it was for the kids. Then, when they came out and ran to the cars....again...then, when seeing the joy. I mean, these kids are going through things we would NEVER wish upon anyone...let alone a child. How ......uh...sad. But, making them happy through their tough times is something EVERYONE can try to do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Wow. Good for you!

I 'spose it was worth washing tha car at midnight, then , huh?

Great story, Astounding pix.

You bet it was! From, what....10:30 to a little passed midnight? Something like that. Hey, it was cool out...82, but still....the water didn't evaporate on contact on the black paint leaving all the particles stuck to the paint. Yep...it was worth it. I just might wash it more often like that!
And thanks...on both accounts.

Finally...

A HUGE THANK YOU!!! to Turtle and Naomi for inviting me and keeping me involved w/ some of the cool Austin Fbody stuff. I might not be able to make it all the time, but I try!!! And those times I do get to go, you KNOW I love it!!!

06-11-2008, 04:49 PM	#1
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	The Sunshine Kids Texas Hill Country Adventure - Cruise to the Capitol 06-11-08 This morning was absolutely AWESOME. To see all those kids get off the bus and pick out what car they wanted to ride in.....oh, man...how cool. I thought this was going to be just a regular old cruise up around some twisties throught the hill country. Not only that, but I thought it was going to be fbodies ONLY. Well...a few days before, I get an email that it's for kids w/ cancer. I just can't begin to tell ya'll ... We started in San Marcos and got a full police escort straight up to the capitol. Yes...that means that we had about 20 bike officers, 10 PD cars, trucks, SUV's, etc all block off intersections, on ramps, THE ENTIRE HIGHWAY, etc so we could make our way up there. It was sooooo cool. This will be my first of MANY years to come. The coolest parts of this deal? 1. The kids. The looks on their faces. The smiles. Oh man...priceless... 2. The cars. Not just fbodies. We had a Lambo Gallardo, a couple Ferrari's, at least 7 Vipers, a Ford GT, Bentley, bunches of Z06's, Fbodies, Stangs, Porches, Jags, etc, etc....Just look at the pix!!!!! 3. At the very end...at the capitol building...I was in my SS behind this blue Viper.....Dad is standing there with mom, their two boys (about 5 and 7) and a younger daughter. Dad asks, "Do you like that Viper, Tom?" Tom, the 5 year old, points to my car and says, "I like the SS, daddy." Just tugged at my heart strings...the entire morning! GOD, how I loved it!!! Enjoy the pix, ya'll! http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slidesho...e&conn_speed=1

06-11-2008, 05:32 PM	#3
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	That's just about too stinkin' cool. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

06-11-2008, 06:32 PM	#5
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	Thanks Tag, enjoyed the pic's. __________________

06-11-2008, 10:36 PM	#7
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Wow. Good for you! I 'spose it was worth washing tha car at midnight, then , huh? Great story, Astounding pix. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

06-11-2008, 05:28 PM	#2
1973z-man Drives: 1999 Chevrolet Suburban Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 9	Very Very Cool Tag, I'm jealous! The Camaro (yours) looks great ! The other cars look good too. My wife and I work with a group that takes blind children fishing, there is definately nothing like it. We make it a priority because for some of these kids it's what they look forward to all year. GOOD JOB!!!

06-11-2008, 08:01 PM	#6
MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,532	I'm not gonna lie, your story choked me up, Tag. Bravo.