It's been 5 years since our garage has had a car in it. Why? Cause my husband's latest hobby meant there was no room in there. It's been a loooong, and expensive, 5 years. When my husband said he'd have to modify the garage doors to get it out I pictured the outline of an airplane on the front of the house. Luckily it was only the wheels on the front that were too wide so he just had to take off trim *whew*So today was the big day and this is what the neighbours who drove by saw:
It's a good thing we live in a quiet neighbourhood cause everyone driving by took a double take. Wonder why? *LOL* Thank goodness we got our income tax refunds today so may actually be able to pay for the move. The first guy who came out concerned me a bit. He looked like Jack Elam
I can remember him on Tool Time looking straight at the camera and announcing that he was the guy who aligned your headlights at the car factory *LOL* I'm sure this guy's eyes were fine, but the truck bed wasn't wide enough to they had to call in another guy.
As usual, for me, there's a story too. My husband paid to get that registration number 5 years ago when he started this project. He started his career with CP Air in 1972 and the airplane they used first for training was a DC3 which had the same registration.
Never missing out on a chance to make a few bucks his dad bought the plane when CP Air sold it and he flew it down to Florida and was going to sell it down there. There were riots in Florida that summer- figures - and some damage done but it did survive it and he was able to sell it. However the new owner didn't change the ownership.
Next thing you know the RCMP is banging on FIL's door cause the plane had been sent to South America and was running drugs... with him still listed as the registered owner *LOL* Guess the moral is you can try to make a quick buck but be real, real, careful. Of course it was straightened out but still.... kinda funny in hindsight.
4 comments:
Oh cool! It is neat to finally see his plane! Probably REALLY nice to have your garage back, huh?
BTW, I remember that episode of Home Improvement! :o)
That is so funny. The things that happen, you just never ever know. Thanks for the chuckle,
You are right, that is not something you see every day! How cool!
How cool. My hubby would love this.
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