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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by rusty rocket, Oct 2, 2025.

  1. rusty rocket
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    My folks gave me this picture a few weeks ago (It was taken back in the old 35 mm days) It really hit home with me. I had recently gotten a divorce with a gal that I had two incredible boys with. I had started dating Danielle my future wife who also grew up with hotrods and she was recently divorced with a little girl named Emily We were aquatinted thru mutual friends when we were in our early twenties and years later our paths crossed and we started talking and it lead to dating and getting married. IMG_4696.jpeg This photo was taken on July 4th at the Piedmont South Dakota parade Emily (my step daughter) was four years old and she will be 21years old January 2026! This was the beginning of my life!!
     
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  2. rusty rocket
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    Years later the little 4 year old was driving the T modified. IMG_2011.jpeg IMG_2012.jpeg
     
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  3. GasserTodd
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    Now thats way cool!
     
  4. Budget36
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    Tooooo cool!
     
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  5. Absolutely great pics, :cool:
     
  6. lostn51
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    That’s what I’m talking about!! You’re an amazing Dad!:D
     
  7. Steves46
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    Great memories for a lifetime. Well done Dad!
     
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  8. slowmotion
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    Sooooo Cool!!!!
     
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  9. Michael Ottavi
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    Way cool! Is she still driving hot rods today?
     
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  10. rusty rocket
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    Oh yeah. Her favorite is her late grandpas kb 2 international. IMG_2124.jpeg IMG_3576.jpeg
     
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  11. GTS225
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    Great memories for BOTH of their lifetimes.

    As a side note.....the bar is set high for her. How the heck is she going to find a guy she can respect and love, with a step-dad as great as you?

    Roger
     
  12. Michael Ottavi
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    Good on her!
     
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  13. HOTRODPRIMER
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    Too Cool. HRP
     
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  14. Like the 40 dash and the car.
     
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  15. gene-koning
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    Another member of the next generation that has been ruined. Great job dad!
     
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  17. SPEC
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    Excellent pictures!!!
     
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  18. That's how it's done right there. You get out of kids exactly what you put into them.

    Thanks for being a pro.
     
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  19. 2devilles
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    Nice to wake up this morning and find something like this to put a smile on a fella's face. Awesome pics, thanks for sharing.
     
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  20. RodStRace
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    What a story, what a picture.
    Thank you for sharing!
     
  21. rusty rocket
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    I’m far from being a pro that’s for sure. Just a way of life that the kids have to deal with. hahaha!
     
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  22. bubba55
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    Ya da Fonz of Happy Days
    Thank you kindly for sharing
     
  23. phat rat
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    I still like that roadster
     
  24. Rickybop
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    Awesome. You go, Emily.
     
  25. alanp561
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  26. Motorwrxs
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    Awesome pics…better story!
     
  27. seh
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    That's awesome! She's got great taste, love the old internationals.
     

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