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Thanks for all the likes - I have to tell you that the entire project can be summed up in this last picture. My son Ryan was so pleased with the outcome. Color was his choice and he was so excited to see the truck restored and really beyond it's original glory. I also have to say that having his wife Katie on board with this project is very nice.

As we all know, you can't choose who your kids will fall in love with and marry. Ryan went through a horrible "girlfriend divorce" when he was in his early 20's and swore he'd never like much less love another woman aside from his mom and sisters. He didn't see any women for several years and then he met Katie when he was working at the pro shop at the Reserve golf course in Hillsboro, Oregon. A spunky little girl who was athletic (great golfer) and possessed a very high set of morals and standards that gave Ryan pause. I'll never forget when he shared with me, "Dad - I met this girl and she's, well she's different and I think I'd like you and mom to meet her...."

Well, we met her and shortly after they were engaged (boy do they clean up nice!) and then married at a small ceremony on the Oregon coast in 2014.

Joanie and I have been so blessed to have Katie as a part of our family - she's smart, quick of wit, fun to be around and most importantly she and Ryan complete each other. They've been married just six and a half years now - no kids, two cats - and they live fairly close to us so we see them usually once a week (Friday is hamburger night at our place). They both work hard at great jobs, love each, still golf together and are just fun to be around.

Thanks for letting a proud father ramble a bit...

Regards all,
Glenn