Goodbye, Magna.

Zabo · 02-20-2009, 11:46 PM

Today is a bittersweet day for me, or rather a night. I was out to eat with my family, and my mother brought up the subject of the bike, and how she was still unsure of it being a wise decision. I played it off during the dinner and waited until we got home to continue the discussion. It seemed she still wasn't ok with the bike being in my possession, being a mother and all. But it was how she ended up expressing that tore me up inside..

She actually cried for me. Cried for the fact that I had been so reckless in this boondoggle. We had a small fight, I chewing her out and she me until it eventually blew over and we cooled off. What I did next I still hurt about, but I felt it the right thing..

I put it up for auction.

When she found out, she was relieved.. and still thinks a V8 monster Camaro is safer. But at least I cheered her up and did the right thing for a woman that has done so much for me these past 21 years. And I guess there are two things she really loves in this world..

Our family

And the Camaro.

Inspector 17 · 02-20-2009, 11:47 PM

Good for you being nice to your Mother!

jeffny09 · 02-20-2009, 11:50 PM

ehh that is reason why i have not gotten one yet

Zabo · 02-20-2009, 11:50 PM

What can I say; We still need to be on speaking terms before we race at Norwalk. XD

CynAgain · 02-20-2009, 11:52 PM

Awe! Nice that you would take her concerns so seriously and sad that you're selling the bike, but the Camaro will be a nice replacement.

I don't ride on the street for the same reasons/concerns your Mom has. Even the best rider can have trouble avoiding the idiot who pulls out in front of him(her).

At least if I hit a tree on my bike in the trail, it's clearly my own fault!

CynAgain · 02-20-2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zabo

What can I say; We still need to be on speaking terms before we race at Norwalk. XD

I love Norwalk! Great track.

Zabo · 02-21-2009, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynAgain

I love Norwalk! Great track.

Yeah, her stories of racing her stock 6 back in the late 70s got me into Camaros along with my dad's '79 Z28. Both of them were, and still are Camaro fanatics. Dad is still GM faithful, but my mom is surprisingly still loving her old Durango traded in for their current Ford Edge lease.

She actually can't wait to get out of that thing and into a Camaro. So I guess that was one of the motivating factors; to at least live to see her get that car and race her, proving I'm a better driver. My dad and brother will just shake their heads wondering 'why?' We've been waiting since 2006, can't screw it up this close to launch date.

jtaack · 02-21-2009, 12:15 AM

Good decision.

CynAgain · 02-21-2009, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zabo

What can I say; We still need to be on speaking terms before we race at Norwalk. XD

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zabo

Yeah, her stories of racing her stock 6 back in the late 70s got me into Camaros along with my dad's '79 Z28. Both of them were, and still are Camaro fanatics. Dad is still GM faithful, but my mom is surprisingly still loving her old Durango traded in for their current Ford Edge lease.

She actually can't wait to get out of that thing and into a Camaro. So I guess that was one of the motivating factors; to at least live to see her get that car and race her, proving I'm a better driver. My dad and brother will just shake their heads wondering 'why?' We've been waiting since 2006, can't screw it up this close to launch date.

ah... ahem. A good boy would let mom win (hint, hint)

sounds like I'd like to meet her myself!

Zabo · 02-21-2009, 12:37 AM

Hey hey now.. I'm not about to be beat by a 6..

lordfriday2 · 02-21-2009, 04:03 AM

if she feels you safer in the camaro, than she's right, i lost two relatives to a motorcycle accident.

Iroczlover · 02-21-2009, 01:04 PM

amother has the right to worry about her kids no matter how old they are.

Zabo · 02-22-2009, 01:57 PM

Update: I've already got two bids on the bike. Hopefully I can get more so that I can add it to the fund for a Camaro down-payment (unless any dealer on here wants to take it in on a trade for the car). Anyone want a bike?

Anyone? Bueller? Bueller...?

*The_Blur* · 02-24-2009, 12:20 PM

I wish I had something to sell for the Camaro. This will be a good start toward something else that will make you happy.

02-20-2009, 11:46 PM	#1
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	Goodbye, Magna. Today is a bittersweet day for me, or rather a night. I was out to eat with my family, and my mother brought up the subject of the bike, and how she was still unsure of it being a wise decision. I played it off during the dinner and waited until we got home to continue the discussion. It seemed she still wasn't ok with the bike being in my possession, being a mother and all. But it was how she ended up expressing that tore me up inside.. She actually cried for me. Cried for the fact that I had been so reckless in this boondoggle. We had a small fight, I chewing her out and she me until it eventually blew over and we cooled off. What I did next I still hurt about, but I felt it the right thing.. I put it up for auction. When she found out, she was relieved.. and still thinks a V8 monster Camaro is safer. But at least I cheered her up and did the right thing for a woman that has done so much for me these past 21 years. And I guess there are two things she really loves in this world.. Our family And the Camaro.

02-20-2009, 11:50 PM	#3
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	ehh that is reason why i have not gotten one yet __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

02-21-2009, 12:15 AM	#8
jtaack Drives: 2010 V6 2LT Imperial Blue Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 144	Good decision. __________________ Under aTaack!

02-21-2009, 01:04 PM	#12
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,918	amother has the right to worry about her kids no matter how old they are. __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

02-24-2009, 12:20 PM	#14
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	I wish I had something to sell for the Camaro. This will be a good start toward something else that will make you happy. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

02-20-2009, 11:47 PM	#2
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	Good for you being nice to your Mother!

02-20-2009, 11:52 PM	#5
CynAgain Drives: Chevy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 6,534	Awe! Nice that you would take her concerns so seriously and sad that you're selling the bike, but the Camaro will be a nice replacement. I don't ride on the street for the same reasons/concerns your Mom has. Even the best rider can have trouble avoiding the idiot who pulls out in front of him(her). At least if I hit a tree on my bike in the trail, it's clearly my own fault!

02-21-2009, 12:37 AM	#10
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	Hey hey now.. I'm not about to be beat by a 6..

02-21-2009, 04:03 AM	#11
lordfriday2 Proud Owner! Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 877	if she feels you safer in the camaro, than she's right, i lost two relatives to a motorcycle accident.

02-22-2009, 01:57 PM	#13
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	Update: I've already got two bids on the bike. Hopefully I can get more so that I can add it to the fund for a Camaro down-payment (unless any dealer on here wants to take it in on a trade for the car). Anyone want a bike? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller...?

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