Project for a kid

Rayvyn · February 17, 2004, 04:48:04 PM

There's a young kid about 10 years old that lives down the street from me. Every time he sees me working around the house, wrenching on my truck, or building something, he pops around to watch and talk.

His Mom and Dad are both having a lot of trouble financially and are going through a divorce. His 5 year old sister lives with her grandmother out of state while the dust settles.

Anyway, the boy is always asking me about the TV shows American Chopper and American Hot Rod, because he knows I'm into hot rods. His favorite show is A.C. I feel sorry for the kid and what he's going through. He wanted a bike for Christmas, but his parents can't afford it. So with his Mom's permission, (and what little free time I have) I crafted a little project for him out of some stuff I had laying around.

I gave it to him this past weekend, and he's totally thrilled to death with it.
Amazing how a little scrap iron and a couple of welds can make the adults stop fighting long enough to watch their son ride down the road with a mile wide smile on his face.

The father asked how he could repay me. I said how about a large coffee from Dunkin Donuts? 30 minutes later he showed back up with it. In my book, the bill is paid in full...

HotRodLadyCrusr · February 17, 2004, 05:25:37 PM

You are my hero Brian! You have brought tears to my eyes.

purplepickup · February 17, 2004, 05:44:33 PM

You done real good Bryan! It seems like there's fewer and fewer people willing to give of their time to others nowadays. I'll bet that kid is one proud dude.

Aside from all that....I really like the bike!

It sure has got some class. I hope he's got a safe place to keep it.

We need that beer toast emoticon back.

GPster · February 17, 2004, 05:47:42 PM

That's great! And you just happened to have 80 spoke bicycle wheels laying around? The worst thing is that he likes American Chopper. He'll think that Fathers and sons are supposed to fight. I've always encouraged kinds that are interested in cars to hang around while I'm workingon cars. Unfortunately mine weren't, but then my father and I didn't share the interest. But then I have a 6 month old grandson, maybe him. GPster

unklian · February 17, 2004, 05:53:59 PM

Quotehe likes American Chopper. He'll think that Fathers and sons are supposed to fight.

Hopefully the kid will hang around to learn some more.

Bruce Dorsi · February 17, 2004, 06:18:02 PM

So, Bryan, I guess I won't believe what Carps and Enjenjo say about you anymore!

You have certainly gotten my attention and my RESPECT!!!

Congratulations for the wonderful thing that you did. ...It's OK, you can pat yourself on the back!

For your next project, it would be great if you can get the boy involved. ....He can learn something, and earn some self-satisfaction for the tasks he accomplishes.

'Ya done good!
:b-d: :b-d: :b-d: :b-d:

SKR8PN · February 17, 2004, 06:24:05 PM

Yup......that's one in the "attaboy" column for you. Nice work and a very nice thing to do.

Jimc · February 17, 2004, 06:27:59 PM

Quote from: "Rayvyn"There's a young kid about 10 years old that lives down the street from me. Every time he sees me working around the house, wrenching on my truck, or building something, he pops around to watch and talk.

His Mom and Dad are both having a lot of trouble financially and are going through a divorce. His 5 year old sister lives with her grandmother out of state while the dust settles.

Anyway, the boy is always asking me about the TV shows American Chopper and American Hot Rod, because he knows I'm into hot rods. His favorite show is A.C. I feel sorry for the kid and what he's going through. He wanted a bike for Christmas, but his parents can't afford it. So with his Mom's permission, (and what little free time I have) I crafted a little project for him out of some stuff I had laying around.

I gave it to him this past weekend, and he's totally thrilled to death with it.
Amazing how a little scrap iron and a couple of welds can make the adults stop fighting long enough to watch their son ride down the road with a mile wide smile on his face.

The father asked how he could repay me. I said how about a large coffee from Dunkin Donuts? 30 minutes later he showed back up with it. In my book, the bill is paid in full...

That iis the nicest thing I have heard of any one doing.
,lately. Like was said, you got my respect.
Jim

41ChevyTrucker · February 17, 2004, 06:50:52 PM

wow that thing is wild!

I bet he can hardly sleep at night thinking about riding his new chopper.

40 · February 17, 2004, 06:56:48 PM

You deserve a BIG pat on the back for the kind deed and also for the awesome fabrication.Those kinds of good deeds have a way of coming back to you 10 fold!You did GOOD!!

Dave · February 17, 2004, 07:05:49 PM

Good Job..................
Dave

tomslik · February 17, 2004, 07:17:55 PM

betcha Dolly's *....

ya done good, maybe you'll rub off on the parents.

Slick 50 · February 17, 2004, 07:47:32 PM

Ya done good!
I'll bet it was worth the price of admission just to see the look on his face when you "handed him the keys".

58 Yeoman · February 17, 2004, 07:49:35 PM

Hey Brian, kewl bike and good job on helping the kid out. :b-d:

Pope Downunder · February 17, 2004, 08:20:28 PM

Well done; it's great that you can help.
It looks really good too.