Charlie Olson Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 Today, on my 67th BD, as is my tradition, I drove over to Scottsdale, to renew my yearly memberships in the VFW and the AL; visiting with Post friends and having a BD beer. I had a few nice coupons for ice cream sundaes, from the 5th & Diner Diner, that I had received in one of the Toys for Tots car runs I had entered, before Christmas; that I would not be able to use, before they expired. I decided to cross over the 101 Freeway, to go to the Pima Res, to find a family, to whom I could give these ice cream coupons. As I was driving on a road between the Res Cotton Fields, I saw a handmade sign that read Fry Bread, Indian Tacos, etc., at a mobile home compound. I slowed down, turned into the very next driveway, which was obviously part of the same compound. As I pulled in, preparing to stop and backout, I looked directly at a very pristine P15 Deluxe four door sedan, painted that light "Pea Soup Green" color; parked in an open quonset type car port. It was beautiful, even had WWW tires, a matching color sun visor and shiney trim/bumpers. I shut off my car, got out, took a few moments to calm all of the barking dogs and tried to guess which mobile home to approach, to ask about the Plymouth. I decided on the very front mobile home and went and knocked on the door. Being as I already know how to properly introduce myself, the Native American way, I was greeted by Mr. Freddie Lewis, the Patriarch, of the clan compound. I told him I came to the Res to share the ice cream coupons and had come to his driveway by pure coincidence (meaning God's way to me). I told him about PLYWOOD and asked about the very nice P15 parked in his compound. The car belongs to his Son and DIL, or was it Daughter and SIL? I can't remember. Turns out, Freddie Lewis and I grew up about 15 miles apart, in the towns of Superior and Ray AZ, in the early fifties. I have been invited back to meet the owners of the P15 and bring PLYWOOD, for a photo shoot. While there, at the compound, I noted several other MoPar vehicles, including a complete P15 parts car. So, this coming Saturday, weather permitting, I'll go back and meet the owners and get to know the family better. Today's experience is just another example of the really wonderful situations I have been in when simply meeting up with other car type people. Freddie owns a 1968 Dodge truck that is almost ready to be repainted and he has always preferred MoPars. As I drove away from the compound, I had a good laugh because I could have enjoyed those ice cream coupons, myself, now that I am going back to the Res, just across the freeway from the 5th & Diner Diner, on Indian Bend Road. I shall add some photos to this thread, after the Res photo shoot. Happy Birthday to Me!!! Quote
aero3113 Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 Happy B-Day! Looks like you made some new friends Quote
P-12 Tommy Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 Happy Birthday Charlie! And many more. Can't wait to see the P-15 pics. Tom Quote
captden29 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Posted January 6, 2011 charlie, happy birthday. glad you met a good new freind. our old cars can help in that way. also my birthday today, only 62. i have a 54 chrysler, but i learn alot on this site as i have the 265 in it. have fun when you go back. capt den Quote
Charlie Olson Posted January 6, 2011 Author Report Posted January 6, 2011 Happy Birthday Capt Den, too. charlie, happy birthday. glad you met a good new freind. our old cars can help in that way. also my birthday today, only 62. i have a 54 chrysler, but i learn alot on this site as i have the 265 in it. have fun when you go back. capt den Quote
P-12 Tommy Posted January 6, 2011 Report Posted January 6, 2011 Well... Happy Birthday to you too captden29. Tom Quote
Niel Hoback Posted January 6, 2011 Report Posted January 6, 2011 Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you. You drive an ond Mopar, and we all do too. Quote
JIPJOBXX Posted January 6, 2011 Report Posted January 6, 2011 Dam Charlie how come I look so much older than you? I'm 67 and I look like I was rode hard and put away wet! Anyway happy birthday and may you have many more! Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Posted January 6, 2011 Happy B Day Charlie and Den. And many more............ Sure is fun and interesting finding another old Plymouth. Your photo shoot should be nice. Looking forward to seeing the pictures. Quote
michael.warshaw Posted January 6, 2011 Report Posted January 6, 2011 happy birthday to you sir. Quote
Charlie Olson Posted January 6, 2011 Author Report Posted January 6, 2011 Hi Jon, one of favorite car memories is when I came over to meet you and Kathy, with our two cars; way back in 2004. Thanks for checking in, MoPar Buddy. Dam Charlie how come I look so much older than you? I'm 67 and I look like I was rode hard and put away wet! Anyway happy birthday and may you have many more! Quote
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