I got a call today from my sister in New York. She called to ask me if there was anything I wanted to say to my dad on the phone before I booked a flight back there. He was in and out and could'nt really communicate. But I told him I loved him very much and that I would be there soon. And that we could shoot the **** on how he used to race his rod down main street and 9th street back in the day. And how he would make everything from scratch. "The good Ol' days". Before I got off the phone with booking the flight my cell beeped and it was my sister telling me that My dad had p***ed. I dunno why I am on here. I guess a way to vent. I have not been myself for the past week and I want to apologise to shiny and his crew. I was just trying to keep my self occupied and enjoy werkin on the rod. No hard feelings Bro's. It's sure hard to type these werds. In time I guess i will learn to deal with this and be a better man. And with my father watching down on me when I roll my wayback rod through town, People will know it's Nailhead a comin! I was looking in a photo album my dad gave me from his VietNam Tours. He always told me "Be Strong" and "Keep a stiff upper Lip" I am sure trying those werds of advice now. One of the last things my pops said to me before he left B.C. to go back to New York was when he sat in my Buick and rev'd it up a bit.. He Said.. :"**** son.. you could leave late N get there Early in this "BUCK" " One of my favoruite quotes from my ol man. Thanks for listenin regards, NAILHEAD George Gary Baker Dec 9th 1946 - Sept 23 2004 I love you dad Burn some rubber up there for me...... Love your son
I went and cleaned up my Mom and Dads graves today. I sure miss them. You dad was young by you talking about his SE Asia time. Sorry for your loss Bobby..
Makes me feel bad dad and I were arguing while buildiong my motor tonight.......................our thoughts are with you.
[ QUOTE ] My condolenses to you and your family. May God bless. [/ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [/ QUOTE ] Your Father has done a good job, raising you. Touching tribute to him.
Gary,so sorry to here the news bro. Never got to meet your dad but he raised a damn kewl son. He p***ed on some good chit in you man. Keep your chin up my friend,see you soon.......Shiny,Dolly,Blaze and Ember
He waited around to talk to you, and that is love at it's finest. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear about your father. May he rest in peace. Mine died in '76, I have missed him every day since. But you gotta look at the positive, I got to spend the first 28 years of my life with him, lots of good memories, values, etc that I would not have had he not been there. I am thankful for the time we had him. Hang in there brother.
Soryy to hear that. But glad you got a last chance to tell him that you loved him. Sounds like he left his legacy while he was still with you, that's pretty wonderful. Hang in there. Charlie
That scares me. My dad was born in October of '46. Guys like that are too young to die! I'm so sorry.
Sorry for your loss, From the sound of your letter your dad did a great job being a father. Your words express your love for him, he will live on through you. chuck
<font color="purple"> I would like to nominate that trophy machine for the up coming calendar. </font>
I second that... with BUICKNAILHEAD'S permission, maybe someone could move it over to that page. Sam.
Wow, that was very touching. Sorry for your loss, but I'm sure we're all looking forward to meeting your dad someday. He sounds like a great guy.
I am flying back on Sunday now. Pops funeral is on Monday. I know he would'nt like me to dress up for his occasion. So I am showing up in the hoody sweatshirt that he loved the most. Was made by some locals here in Mission on the back it says " Pain is Fear leaving the body " He liked it alot. I have some pictures I want to send him off with. And hope to have a good family visit. Grandmas cooking aint been in my tummy for some years now... I'm over due!! one small thing.. I hate ****ing flying! Regards, NAILHEAD
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