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It's Official...My son is better than the old man

PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:15 pm
by HomeRacingWorld
In the last year or so our son Anthony has become quite the racer. No doubt that comes from growing up in this hobby, but he really has practiced more in the last year.

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See how he treats the old man? Guess who is out front? Where he learned this is a mystery :liar:

We have been racing the Carrera modern GT cars and his favorite is the Mercedes. All that was done is some simple wheel sanding along with a tire change.

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Yeah, look who got the chrome horn AGAIN.

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Look at that determination :) Warming up for tonight's slot fight.

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My how they have grown! There is my "little racer" mixing it up early. I think he wrecked Kurt too :)

Re: It's Official...My son is better than the old man

PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:36 pm
by hoganracing
Congratulations, Anthony!

And you, too, Harry, on teaching the boy the fine art of racing and nerfing!

Give the young man a thumbs up from the frequent flyer!

Patrick

Re: It's Official...My son is better than the old man

PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:40 pm
by 4424ever
Harry you are blessed! Now pull a Jeff Gordon and wait for him on the next lap :whistle:

Re: It's Official...My son is better than the old man

PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:01 pm
by dreinecke
Anthony is quite a nice young man, and I'm not surprised by your comments.

At some point my kid became better looking than me, smarter than me, and can beat me at any game. Sigh. Getting old sucks...

Re: It's Official...My son is better than the old man

PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:32 pm
by KnowtoriousWon
Yep it was only a matter of time... too bad it was a lot less time than you expected.

And you can't blame "A" for wrecking Kurt he was that way when we met him.

Re: It's Official...My son is better than the old man

PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:52 pm
by ListerStormGT
That is great stuff right there...Congratulations Anthony!

See Harry its the quiet ones you need to watch out for, it seems he has been taking pointers all these years.

Re: It's Official...My son is better than the old man

PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 6:31 am
by Cosmic Bilby
Congratulations to Anthony, and Harry....

.....enjoy the moment mate!!!

It's such an excellent feeling for a Dad to see his son taking the lead in important things like this :)

I just want my boy to give his old man a bit of grace when we are doing archery so he can "retire" with a state title.....

.....He conquered me awhile back on the slot car track :)

Cheers,

Rupert.

Re: It's Official...My son is better than the old man

PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 6:41 am
by Dangermouse
Is he taller than you as well....

my 16 year reminds me of that all the time...but then I am taller than my dad - so I tell him his kids will be bloody giants...

DM

Re: It's Official...My son is better than the old man

PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:21 am
by FootScoot
Harry you knew this day was bound to happen, but it's a great feeling to see your children or grandchildren do well at whatever they try to accomplish. My grandson is now over 16, but he's found girls now, so I don't see him as often, and he's alway busy with school, volunteering for community projects, etc....but I'm pleased as punch. :)

Re: It's Official...My son is better than the old man

PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:38 am
by Scatman1
All he needs to do now is wear a hat, and turn his head away from the camera. :-)

Re: It's Official...My son is better than the old man

PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:33 am
by olskoolslotz
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Re: It's Official...My son is better than the old man

PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:41 am
by HomeRacingWorld
LOL yeah...ahhh, the memories.

Thanks guys, yeah getting old isn't fun...but some parts of it are ok :)

Re: It's Official...My son is better than the old man

PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:49 am
by nhdungeonracer
Way to go Anthony!! :clap:

Re: It's Official...My son is better than the old man

PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:19 am
by DaveKennedy
You go Anthony! ;)

Re: It's Official...My son is better than the old man

PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 11:54 am
by RazorJon
He told me he has been sand bagging for years :doh:

Great job Anthony :clap:

Guess its time to give him an HRW handle