victorialynn2 1,080 Posted August 25 As many of you know, I rarely take “Sleepy Beauty” out from hibernation. This is mostly due to the fact that my father hasn’t been well and it’s a bit too emotional since it was his favorite car. Yesterday I made it to “Cruising McMinnville’s Car Show and Cruise”, held just a couple mile from my home. There were some great cars! (Notice the all original, including paint ‘58 Corvette that parked right next to me after the show. My all time favorite make/model as many of you know!) I was interviewed by the local paper and the photographer took pictures for at least 30 minutes. The ‘57 also won the “Lady’s Choice” award! They make the coolest awards too! While they were doing awards, I received a call that my father was sick again with a fever and couldn’t keep anything down. This is exactly how his last set back started and I suspect he had a stroke. They asked me if I wanted to let nature take its course, (this always upsets me), but I wanted him to be given meds if they could help him. I just saw him Thursday and he was doing great. I was upset, walked away and I didn’t even know the car won an award. The staff found me though, and I put on my sunglasses to hide the tears for a photo. I even saw @JackM, with dad’s old Jeepster! (Still for sale at a very good price! Let’s find this rare, restored to original, Jeepster a good home. Who do you know?) All in all one of the most enjoyable days I’ve had in many months, aside from the bad news about dad. I have spent most of this summer very sad due to dad’s ups and downs. I am trying to accept the inevitable, but it’s the hardest thing I have ever done on my life. I couldn’t do anything to immediately help, he’s over 90 minutes from me and was out for the night from his meds, so I stuck around the show a little while longer, watching many people admire his car. Later I made a couple passes in the cruise and brought her home to tuck her back into bed. The word is that Dad’s on antibiotics for a respiratory infection, and sleeping a lot. I also learned that they put him back on some strong meds the day before that I don’t like, but have no say about. Those drugs make him easier for the staff to manage, but harder for me to really communicate with him. Dad can be resistant to the care team that has to take care of his daily needs. Here are are some pictures for y’all from the event. I have to add the photos a few at a time due to my phone. I know my dad would be very proud to add yet another Trophy to the ‘57’s long list. I 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John S. 417 Posted August 25 Congratulations on the award. Well deserved. John 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
victorialynn2 1,080 Posted August 25 I am having difficulty uploading even 2-3 photos at a time from my iPhone. This has been an issues for months and is frustrating. I will upload to Google drive and post a link for the rest. You may need to log into Google to see them, I’m not sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVE POLLARD 323 Posted August 25 Congrats..... Beautiful Skyliner ! Steve 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesR 258 Posted August 25 Congratulations on the award! I love the piston-man trophy. Prayers have been/will be sent for your father. I know how difficult that is. I love that car, too. Every time I see it I think of the Lucy and Desi commercial, probably my favorite commercial. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesR 258 Posted August 25 6 minutes ago, victorialynn2 said: I am having difficulty uploading even 2-3 photos at a time from my iPhone. This has been an issues for months and is frustrating. I will upload to Google drive and post a link for the rest. You may need to log into Google to see them, I’m not sure. I can see them just fine. Great pics! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
victorialynn2 1,080 Posted August 25 (edited) Here are some more of the pics I took on a google drive: lots of beautiful cars in this post, love the Sedan Delivery and the Nomad, lots of others, check it out! https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-w2szFjYMiXZ2srVQO0DnnwkaTYMiL_t (you may have to log into Google or Gmail to view) For the site IT team: I have an iPhone 8 Plus and use Safari - all updates are done. I’ve had issues uploading more than the first 3 photos on any thread. This happened after an update months ago and was not previously a problem. This is bad for a bunch of people who enjoy photos. I know I’m not the only one with issues. Some have found work arounds, but even with several reloads and going in and out of the thread, it’s nearly impossible to upload photos after the initial 3. I get an error that I’ve exceed 900k limit or something. 😡 Edited August 25 by victorialynn2 (see edit history) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalef62 424 Posted August 25 Great Skyliner! Congratulations 🎉 on the award. Prayers 🙏🙏 for your dad. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
victorialynn2 1,080 Posted August 25 Speaking of awards, @JackM, can you post a pic of your award from this show a few years back, for everyone to see? His was cool too! Probably the coolest awards I’ve ever seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JACK M 1,411 Posted August 25 I will look for it. I have temporarily lost track of a lot of stuff as I am in the middle of the move and the kids are just tossing everything in boxes. So the new garage is full of boxes with misc. stuff not very well organized. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
victorialynn2 1,080 Posted August 25 4 minutes ago, JACK M said: I will look for it. I have temporarily lost track of a lot of stuff as I am in the middle of the move and the kids are just tossing everything in boxes. So the new garage is full of boxes with misc. stuff not very well organized. Boy can I relate to that! Moving stuff multiple times from one building to another in Texas, then from Texas to Mac in multiple trips over 4 years, then from Mac to Medford and back and again within a year, plus multiple storage units to boot. At least yours is one move a few feet away and you will get it all unpacked soon! Congrats on the new place.👏👏👏 Would love to see it sometime! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JACK M 1,411 Posted August 25 You can see the shop across the driveway. Not missing the stairs, but still have the shop. Daughter is moving up there. Still lots to do. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC38DLS 542 Posted August 25 Congrats VL2 ! 🏆 I’m sure dad is more proud of you enjoying the car than anything else. We wish him and you well. Hang in there. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JACK M 1,411 Posted August 25 5 hours ago, victorialynn2 said: Speaking of awards, @JackM, can you post a pic of your award from this show a few years back, for everyone to see? His was cool too! Probably the coolest awards I’ve ever seen. I forgot what it said on it. I am sure its my car, not me. Half of a rotor. Two years ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
victorialynn2 1,080 Posted August 26 1 hour ago, JACK M said: I forgot what it said on it. I am sure its my car, not me. Half of a rotor. Two years ago. That’s right, you got Local Legend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plymouthcranbrook 295 Posted August 26 Beautiful car if I have not said so before VL2. Well deserving of the award.(Those folks should get awards for ingenuity in trophy design). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
victorialynn2 1,080 Posted August 26 2 hours ago, plymouthcranbrook said: Beautiful car if I have not said so before VL2. Well deserving of the award.(Those folks should get awards for ingenuity in trophy design). Thanks. Here are some of the others. They have interesting categories and let various sponsors give awards to their favorite also. Plus there is an award for the police and fire departments to give out since they keep the event safe. It’s also a charity event and a lot of fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikefit 91 Posted August 26 Congratulations on the trophy. Now let's relax and all hold each other and pause to reflect on our lives and think of by our dad and how button popping he is of you. God's speed to his return to the right hand of God. Mike. 😑 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
victorialynn2 1,080 Posted August 27 Dad’s car made the front page of the local paper. 😍 I suspect a local friend who has been instrumental in helping me with dad’s cars and is one of the organizers of the event, had something to do with this. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
