My sixteen year old son, Perry, loves to build things out of Lego's, wood, cardboard, even dryer lint. He is fascinated with cars, especially the Bugatti. His dream is to open his own garage like Goode's Automotive in Hampton, VA. Perry visited there some years back and caught the bug. He is taking engineering and design as a freshman, and with be in the auto mechanic's shop class as soon as he can sign up. He is doing grunt work for a neighbor this summer to to earn money and stereo parts for his 1990 Dodge Shadow. Don't laugh! the Blue Meanie only had 9,500 miles on it when I bought it, and it hasn't reached 50K yet. ANNND, if I told you what I paid for it, you would not believe me anyway.
Back to Perry's dream...His garage will design, build and repair cars of all shapes and sizes. He wants his cousin Landon to do the artwork (See Below). He has a very best friend named Colburn that will be in the business too. I am not sure what he will do yet. BUT, he is big enough to lift engines by himself. I have a few more ideas for Perry too. Cousin Lauren can answer phones and do paperwork. Mom can do the books. Maybe, there will be room for your blind ol' dad to sit out front in a rocking chair and I will throw rocks at all of the naysayers. I can't wait for opening day!
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