08-06-2019, 03:51 AM
I'm incredibly jealous right now... one of my best friends just moved and said "hey, why don't you guys come over for dinner." We did last night.
My friend has worked in several companies in the automotive industry, but doesn't really have the mind set to be an "employee." Over the years, he's made his niche dealing in automotive rarities on Ebay, and repairing and restoring brass era and classic cars.
His "new place" is a very nice ranch style home. The previous owner was a semi-well known hot rod builder. Behind the house, is a sprawling 2/3 acre lot that includes a huge shop with lifts, hoists, and detached office and paint booth. The previous owner's wife hosted charity events, so there is also an event pavilion and additional garage space that is larger than my entire home. And parking pads for his trailers and motorhome.
This place fell in his lap as if it were a gift from the gods themselves. I walked around bug-eyed, and all I could say was "I get to use all of this stuff when I need to, right?"
He said the magic, and very dangerous words "Yeah, and if you ever need to store an old car or motorcycle, no problem. I've got plenty of room."
Oh, the possibilities....
My friend has worked in several companies in the automotive industry, but doesn't really have the mind set to be an "employee." Over the years, he's made his niche dealing in automotive rarities on Ebay, and repairing and restoring brass era and classic cars.
His "new place" is a very nice ranch style home. The previous owner was a semi-well known hot rod builder. Behind the house, is a sprawling 2/3 acre lot that includes a huge shop with lifts, hoists, and detached office and paint booth. The previous owner's wife hosted charity events, so there is also an event pavilion and additional garage space that is larger than my entire home. And parking pads for his trailers and motorhome.
This place fell in his lap as if it were a gift from the gods themselves. I walked around bug-eyed, and all I could say was "I get to use all of this stuff when I need to, right?"
He said the magic, and very dangerous words "Yeah, and if you ever need to store an old car or motorcycle, no problem. I've got plenty of room."
Oh, the possibilities....