It is that time again!! Post a pic of yourself from at least 10 years back--

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

Originally Posted by aerovette

Circa 1979 or 1980...

Yup. That's 1980! Just like mine.

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by Thomas

Yup. That's 1980! Just like mine.

I'm Class of 79 too.

[island14]

Originally Posted by syf350

i need to hear the details of this

Just two or three days going down the Mississippi River, no charts, and saw what appeared to be a large island, a smaller channel went left and looked like a short cut, as the river was curving left at that point.

So after going that way about 20 minutes or so we came up on a dam that was only about an 8, or maybe 10 foot drop off.

The water looked plenty deep enough going over the dam so I didn't think it would damage the prop.

Thought what the heck, why go all the way back around, I will just jump this puppy and keep going.

My buddy Vince was all for it also, Larry and Rhonda didn't want to, but put life jackets on when they knew I was serious.

Sooooo, I got a good running start and went for it....

The problem was the nose of the boat was still up in the air and had not leveled out yet, putting the rear even further down in the water.

It was an inboard/outboard, that no longer had the outboard part after it got knocked off on the top of the concrete dam...

I had just bought insurance before making this trip, but my agent refused to pay..

[Rob]

Originally Posted by island14

Just two or three days going down the Mississippi River, no charts, and saw what appeared to be a large island, a smaller channel went left and looked like a short cut, as the river was curving left at that point.

So after going that way about 20 minutes or so we came up on a dam that was only about an 8, or maybe 10 foot drop off.

The water looked plenty deep enough going over the dam so I didn't think it would damage the prop.

Thought what the heck, why go all the way back around, I will just jump this puppy and keep going.

My buddy Vince was all for it also, Larry and Rhonda didn't want to, but put life jackets on when they knew I was serious.

Sooooo, I got a good running start and went for it....

The problem was the nose of the boat was still up in the air and had not leveled out yet, putting the rear even further down in the water.

It was an inboard/outboard, that no longer had the outboard part after it got knocked off on the top of the concrete dam...

I had just bought insurance before making this trip, but my agent refused to pay..

how much had you been drinking/smoking before you made this excellent decision?

[War Eagle ZO6]

Originally Posted by island14

Just two or three days going down the Mississippi River, no charts, and saw what appeared to be a large island, a smaller channel went left and looked like a short cut, as the river was curving left at that point.

So after going that way about 20 minutes or so we came up on a dam that was only about an 8, or maybe 10 foot drop off.

The water looked plenty deep enough going over the dam so I didn't think it would damage the prop.

Thought what the heck, why go all the way back around, I will just jump this puppy and keep going.

My buddy Vince was all for it also, Larry and Rhonda didn't want to, but put life jackets on when they knew I was serious.

Sooooo, I got a good running start and went for it....

The problem was the nose of the boat was still up in the air and had not leveled out yet, putting the rear even further down in the water.

It was an inboard/outboard, that no longer had the outboard part after it got knocked off on the top of the concrete dam...

I had just bought insurance before making this trip, but my agent refused to pay..

I have so many questions I don't know where to begin.

[island14]

Originally Posted by Dixievet

how much had you been drinking/smoking before you made this excellent decision?

The cooler was always full of ice cold beer, had a few ball jars full of Shine, and Larry had a pocket full of Ludes for Rhonda.

[DukeAllen]

Originally Posted by Blademaker

Me, about 56 years ago.
I'm the one in the lead.

That looks just like my baby pic!

[GreyGhost]

yeah 10 years or so ago

[VatorMan]

Here's one about 1984-Sitting on my 280ZX waiting for Monsters of Rock at Candlestick Park in my Vuarnets !

[Yamma]

Originally Posted by island14

Just two or three days going down the Mississippi River, no charts, and saw what appeared to be a large island, a smaller channel went left and looked like a short cut, as the river was curving left at that point.

So after going that way about 20 minutes or so we came up on a dam that was only about an 8, or maybe 10 foot drop off.

The water looked plenty deep enough going over the dam so I didn't think it would damage the prop.

Thought what the heck, why go all the way back around, I will just jump this puppy and keep going.

My buddy Vince was all for it also, Larry and Rhonda didn't want to, but put life jackets on when they knew I was serious.

Sooooo, I got a good running start and went for it....

The problem was the nose of the boat was still up in the air and had not leveled out yet, putting the rear even further down in the water.

It was an inboard/outboard, that no longer had the outboard part after it got knocked off on the top of the concrete dam...

I had just bought insurance before making this trip, but my agent refused to pay..

omg

Originally Posted by War Eagle ZO6

I have so many questions I don't know where to begin.

[boracayjohnny]

Originally Posted by Yamma

omg

[beadist]

Originally Posted by island14

Same here.. but was thinking back then her mom would have had to beat me with a broom daily just to keep me off the porch..

About 12-13 years ago my dad told me that he put the basketball hoop up in the driveway to keep them off the porch....clever

He and I played a game for years. When he needed to get a 4-some together, I wore my mini-skirt and caddied for him. When we finished 18, the guys would invite me into the clubhouse for a martini and my dad would laugh and "sorry guys she's only 16". Then we laughed all the way home talking about the expressions on their faces.

[C5Nate]

I really need to get some more that I can post but this is all I have available.

About 1975 or so.

My first complete engine build.

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Preschool. 1979.

[island14]

Originally Posted by beadist

About 12-13 years ago my dad told me that he put the basketball hoop up in the driveway to keep them off the porch....clever

He and I played a game for years. When he needed to get a 4-some together, I wore my mini-skirt and caddied for him. When we finished 18, the guys would invite me into the clubhouse for a martini and my dad would laugh and "sorry guys she's only 16". Then we laughed all the way home talking about the expressions on their faces.

Meanies... the both of you!

[island14]

Originally Posted by C5Nate

I really need to get some more that I can post but this is all I have available.

About 1975 or so.

My first complete engine build.

Might be just that pic, but you look like Jeff Gordon

[C5Nate]

Originally Posted by island14

Might be just that pic, but you look like Jeff Gordon

I still do....



Most say I look like Ashton Kutcher from the '70s show, but it could be because the picture IS from the '70's.

[island14]

Originally Posted by Yamma

omg

Originally Posted by boracayjohnny

Shit we do when we are young huh?


It looked so easy on TV.

[Sea Six]

Originally Posted by C5Nate

I still do....



Most say I look like Ashton Kutcher from the '70s show, but it could be because the picture IS from the '70's.

Plus, you look stoned.

[C5Nate]

Originally Posted by Sea Six

Plus, you look stoned.

Well.......it was the '70's.