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Misc. thoughts & insights
A Happy Depression last modified: Friday, February 06, 2009 (10:05:27 PM) It's been 6 years since my best friend passed away from cancer.
The first couple of years were very hard but as they say Time Heals. One of my friend's joys was cars and especially a 1969 Lotus Elan which he bought brand new in May of 1969. Since he bought it he drove it almost every day. Right before he got sick , he was in the process of having a valve job done and we had removed the cly head and due to his illness we were never able to finish the work. After he passed away many vultures attempted to get the car for cheap since it was apart. Through my connections being involved with putting on many charity car shows I met Jay Leno and put him in contact with my friends widow. Jay bought the car for a fair price and I was informed that he completed the rebuild of the car and now has it back on the road where it belongs. Jay has a nice video history on the car and the work he put into it on his website. http://www.Jaylenosgarage.com. click on the video link for 1969 Lotus Elan. All that knew my friend Randy are pleased to see the Lotus back on the road again , it's just sad that he's not behind the wheel. I'm sure that Randy is pleased though that a person who appreciates cars such as Jay is now enjoying it. Seeing it does bring back mememories , bittersweet as they may be. I still miss him but have learned to go on with my life. Thank God for Scotch. LOL
Bittersweet for sure. We must be a little connected. I was tossed back to the day I played Amazing Grace at the gravesite of my coworker in the Marhsall Islands today. Still makes me cry, and I still miss him, but the cushion of time does help. A little. What a wonderful story though. I''m so glad you were able to continue your friend''s dream with that car. I''m sure he would be overjoyed to know his car is still being loved and enjoyed as much as he would have. *HUGS*
...didn''t make it clear that I was reliving the memory because someone at work here was asking about bagpipes this morning. ^_^;;
aww what a nice story
Very nice. People live on in the memories of others is a perfect example of this. I watched the video link and it really seems like a -sweet- car. :)
That is a nice story about your friend''s car. Of course, it can never replace your friend, but at least his memory lives on through his beloved vehicle. My best friend died when I was twelve by falling out of a tree. Although time does help lessen the pain, it''s not really something you ever get over.
Saw the video. Looks like the man loves the car almost as much as the original owner. When Jay Leno has dozens of vehicles to choose from and uses yours as a (part-time) daily driver, that says a lot. |
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