freefallfreak 0 #1 April 3, 2006 Well, I finally did it. He's gone. The Bear is no longer mine. He left on a trailer this morning at 8:00 with me standing in the driveway, tears in my eyes and a $77,000 bank draft in my hands. I vowed I'd never sell him but as time went by and I could no longer walk him, and him whimpering in the garage to be taken for a daily walk, I felt it best if someone took him that could treat him the way he wants and deserves. I took pictures....and watched as he rolled away from me forever. TripleF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #2 April 3, 2006 . . . and just WHY couldn't you walk him - I mean - 77k is nice - but - You could have walked him . . .I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #3 April 3, 2006 That's not an easy question to answer. Basically, I got sick. I can't jump anymore, have to use oxygen everywhere I go, and he rides too hard for me to handle anymore. It's hard enough to walk, let alone try to drive him. Too much power, too hard a suspension, not enough money to pay for gas and buy my vault, coffin and pay off all my bills before I go. Hey, that was hard to write. TripleF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #4 April 3, 2006 Sorry to hear all that. I'm sure it's been a VERY difficult time... now made a little worse by having to sell what you cherish. But, the Polar Bear was beautiful, and you have wonderful stories to tell of him, and hoopefully he went to someone that will be able to treat him as he needs. As far as your personal situations... again, I'm sorry to hear that life is being so difficult for you. My hope and wishes for your happiness. Take care. Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #5 April 3, 2006 QuoteThat's not an easy question to answer. Basically, I got sick. I can't jump anymore, have to use oxygen everywhere I go, and he rides too hard for me to handle anymore. It's hard enough to walk, let alone try to drive him. Too much power, too hard a suspension, not enough money to pay for gas and buy my vault, coffin and pay off all my bills before I go. Hey, that was hard to write. TripleF Sorry about the illness. I wasn't trying to pry. It's not the answer I was expecting. Good Luck.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #6 April 3, 2006 that sux dude, it was too hot in georgia anyways for the bear.. maybe he will be going to a cooler place with some ice.... but ice and a cool car like that would be bad too.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #7 April 3, 2006 its ok dude. i once owned a 1967 shelby GT 500 (#0194). but hey, life changes, and we must embrace change. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #8 April 3, 2006 Oh Man...that LAST picture is a HEART BREAKER! Hope the Bear gets a Good ~ Happy home. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #9 April 3, 2006 I'm so sorry to hear this news. I know how much you loved the Bear and can imagine just how hard it was for you to let him go. I hope his new caretaker will lavish the same kind of love and attention on him that you did and that this new caretaker understands what a very special ride he's now cruising around in. Of course, now I will also never forgive you for not giving him to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #10 April 4, 2006 QuoteOf course, now I will also never forgive you for not giving him to me. You could have had him...all you had to do was marry me. Then when I'm gone, you would have had all my VA benefits, plus the money that they pay me, for the rest of your life, lol....but NOOOO, you just wanted the Bear, lol. Just think - right now you could have been cruising around, looking kewl, and beating all the guys at the stop lights, lol....the door was always open... TripleF *giggles insanely* "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #11 April 4, 2006 Say it ain't so Jim!!! That was a sad sad sight, but I'm sure he'll feel good to get out and stretch his legs again. Don't worry, the bear will never forget his creator! Blues! Merrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #12 April 4, 2006 What kind of car was that at one time?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #13 April 4, 2006 Ahhh, Merrick, old friend, I wish it weren't so. You will never believe how hard it was to watch that trailer pull away. As it rolled around the curve in the road and out of sight, I felt like a piece of me was leaving. I never even met the new owner. He sent a "representative" to buy the Bear and trailer him away. However, I asked the driver of the rig to please send me pictures if they made any changes to him. The driver said that the guy didn't want to make any changes, that he was pleased with the way the car was built and said that the Bear would be garage kept but would be driven almost daily. I spent over an hour showing him all the little tricks on how to get inside or out, in case of a power failure and how to start the machine. I'm satisfied that my baby will be taken care of like I would treat him. It was just such a sad sight to watch him roll away from me. I thought my little pea-picking heart was gonna explode but I guess it's good that he will now be in good hands. After all....who in their right mind would pay that much for a custom car and not treat it good? I hope you and Pammy are doing good these days. I miss your posts. You are always funny and it brings a smile to me to read what you guys say. TripleF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #14 April 4, 2006 He started off in 1949 as a two door Ford coupe. The only thing that wasn't modified was the taillight lenses and the trunk hinges. Everything else had been changed in some way, shape or form. And I mean EVERYTHING!! He was a one-of-a-kind, only-kind-like-him-in-the-world car and if he didn't deserve to be driven, I would have never sold him. Geez, I feel like a traitor by selling him but as was pointed out in a previous post, all things change. This was one of them. TripleF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #15 April 9, 2006 Good luck to you....smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
