Brent has been on three weeks annual leave, three weeks to work on his pick up truck.
He wanted to get it to a stage so he could take us all for a spin (brakes aren't needed he told me)
Thirty two years ago he broke this pick up truck showing off doing wheelies down the drive way to my flat to impress me as young lads do. It was decided that more horsepower was needed and the engine was pulled out and a bigger one fitted. Life seemed to gather momentum and since then it has been parked up, it even followed to some flats, looking back now I can't believe I got conned into looking for a flat with a car shed to house the truck???
Many cars and motorbikes have come and gone over the years but this truck has always been kept with us.
Huge smiles were on all of our faces!
Big buzz all round -It getting that much closer to being back on the road.
Quote....
Photo taken of quote with permission from Jean Jones store Wellington.
I LOVE!!! the Jean Jones collection they have brought out and have been visiting often and buying!
The best part is Jean Jones garments are made in New Zealand with high quality fabrics.
Brent must be very happy and proud of his truck! The quote is wonderful and the garments look pretty. Great post, thanks for sharing. Have a happy day and week ahead!
What a great old truck. It should be fun to drive around in it when it's all put back together and road safe. :) I'm visiting from Mosaic Monday. Pamela at playingwithmycamera
That truck sounds great and looks really cool too. My husband would like that. Glad you kept it all these years. Well worth all of the memories it brings back, and the joy of having it rebuilt and running again.
Yes it will be wonderful to be back on the road again - it is not going to be a show pony more a working truck. The goal is to get it on the road asap (as time allows) and use it. Our friend got his going and then died before he got to use it. WAY sad. Love Leanne
He is and said it's one of his best holidays ever. I was so good and didn't give him a hunny dear list while he was on annual leave. Just let him work in the barn. He did take me out on two day trips which I appreciated. And he made the bed every day of his holiday treat for me. Love leanne
A lovely story Manda, I had a chuckle, we all got conned one way or another when we were young!! I can understand Brent loving that truck tho, he's put his heart and soul into it and it is a beauty!! Great photos disappearing down the track and around the corner. Lovely to see you again at Mary's. Shane ♥
Looking and sounding good!! Well done Brett!
ReplyDeleteLove the quote!!!
Sorry, typo :-( I meant Brent!! :-)
DeleteBrent must be very happy and proud of his truck! The quote is wonderful and the garments look pretty. Great post, thanks for sharing. Have a happy day and week ahead!
ReplyDeleteCelebrations!!! Happy men folk & a humming truck!
ReplyDeleteOh I love that collection of clothes too, we don't have Jeans Jones up here :-(
What a great old truck. It should be fun to drive around in it when it's all put back together and road safe. :) I'm visiting from Mosaic Monday. Pamela at playingwithmycamera
ReplyDeleteHow fun to have that old truck still in your life. Lots of memories there.
ReplyDeletei love your truck!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds good! So glad that we didn't have to listen to a crash into something to stop it. Ha!
ReplyDeletehe he so am I!
DeleteLove Leanne
It is look great. You have nice taste in clothing.
ReplyDeleteI love their new range look very Steve Nicks!
DeleteThat truck sounds great and looks really cool too. My husband would like that. Glad you kept it all these years. Well worth all of the memories it brings back, and the joy of having it rebuilt and running again.
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Yes it will be wonderful to be back on the road again - it is not going to be a show pony more a working truck. The goal is to get it on the road asap (as time allows) and use it. Our friend got his going and then died before he got to use it. WAY sad.
DeleteLove Leanne
Yay for your truck! What a treasure. Your hubby must be so thrilled. :) Kit
ReplyDeleteHe is and said it's one of his best holidays ever. I was so good and didn't give him a hunny dear list while he was on annual leave. Just let him work in the barn. He did take me out on two day trips which I appreciated. And he made the bed every day of his holiday treat for me.
DeleteLove leanne
A lovely story Manda, I had a chuckle, we all got conned one way or another when we were young!!
ReplyDeleteI can understand Brent loving that truck tho, he's put his heart and soul into it and it is a beauty!!
Great photos disappearing down the track and around the corner.
Lovely to see you again at Mary's.
Shane ♥