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23/04/2016 3:19 pm
Bond BMW Z8 ]PIC]
My youngest daughter will be graduating the US Merchant Marine Academy in June with a BS, a commission as an Ensign in the USNR and a 3rd officer's Coast Guard license.
Four years ago, she told my wife that if/when she makes it through there, she wanted a two-seater BMW. Well, that's not happening, but I did buy her a nice Tag Heuer watch to wear at sea. My wife asked me if I had any models that would fit the bill and I dug this one up.
This darned Kyosho is almost 17 years old and still looks great. What floored me was the MSRP that was $55! That darned thing would sell for over $200 today... easy.
I took a few pics before I wrapped it up as a stroll down memory lane.
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23/04/2016 3:43 pm
Yada, yada on the Z8..lol. BTW, nice pics Rich..but WOW, what an accomplishment for your daughter!
You've gotta be one helluva proud papa! Congrats to you and your family.
23/04/2016 11:33 pm
Yep! Huge congrats to your daughter! After you give her the model, tell her that if she...
... wants to turn a quick buck, send me a shout-out on the forum! I'll gladly give her the posted $55 and I'll even pay for the shipping!😁
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24/04/2016 1:41 am
Thanks, Steve. Yes, I'm proud of her as can be....
The attrition rate there is at least one-third. The focus, dedication and hard work she has put in there has me forever wondering, "Is that really my kid?". LOL
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24/04/2016 1:43 am
If she doesn't hit me with it, it's yours. LOL
That kid has developed muscles that put me to shame.
25/04/2016 4:36 am
Congratulations on raising such an outstanding daughter...
quite the accomplishment.
26/04/2016 4:50 pm
I agree Rich Outstanding Parents & one of them collects "lil" cars. Congratulations!
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27/04/2016 12:25 pm
and the other parent tolerates me. LOL