Melissa in Australia Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 We have some great neighbors. The one couple right beside us are retired and as the man has detraining health ( because of a lifetime of smoking) he has been asking my boys more and more often if they could go over and give him a had with things like collecting firewood and things like that. Yesterday he asked DH if ds17 could go over and bury a long irrigation pipe for him. ds17 and ds16 went over this morning and buried it for him. While they were burying the pipe neighbor came over and had a quick chat with Dh, then he went and gave ds17 a Ute . :hurray: Neighbour had put a rebuilt motor in it, but it needs some bodywork before it is roadworthy. Neighbour would like to teach ds17 how to do the bodywork :hurray: ( neighbor was a mechanic before retiring). Ds is so excited, he has been saving up for a ute for a while. He will get his license in a few weeks when he turns 18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Wow that's amazing! And good on your ds for helping your neighbor. We lived in Melbourne for a few years, a Christmas tradition is watching Colin Buchanan's Christmas DVD. Jingle Bells - oh what fun it is to ride in a rusty Holden ute :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Wowza! How lovely for him, & rather unexpected I bet too. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 What a great surprise. It is really good to have neighbors who can be a positive in your dc's lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Language barrier... I have no idea what a ute is, but I'm glad that your son was happy to receive one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Language barrier... I have no idea what a ute is, but I'm glad that your son was happy to receive one. LOL me either. But happy for your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeneralMom Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 It is a pickup truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 It is a pickup truck Thank you! What a nice gift. My husband's first car was a gift from a neighbor too. There are some wonderful people in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 That's awesome! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Language barrier... I have no idea what a ute is, but I'm glad that your son was happy to receive one. I was going to say the same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 It is a pickup truck thanks for translating :laugh: I was going to say a cab with a tray, but thought that is probably more confusing. It is also a 4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pod's mum Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Wow fantastic. I love pass it on generosity. And a DIY ute as a first car is unbeatable. There is a sticker he may need to track down... "Yes it is my ute. No I won't help you move house." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.