Surprise Tony Rose
 

Hey Guys

I wanted to let you all know that a few months ago Mark Langel (Bigtyme1) called me to say he was trying to put together a surprise reveal of Tony’s car for him at Pete’s shop. Thanks to Mario (Doom) for paying for Tony’s air fare and hotel stay, Tony will get his surprise. For the past four weeks I have been working with Scott, Pete, Mario, Mark and Curtis to get all the details worked out, including PMing those of you who might be able to share in the reveal.

Tony will get to see the car tomorrow, Saturday, May 16th at 10am at Pete’s shop. All of you who can make the drive to Pete’s are welcome to join us.

I want to again express my gratitude to all the members of Lateral-G who have made this such an amazing journey for my family. You guys are a huge part of our home life and I love that. I know many of you have had the help of a fellow member or gone in on a group purchase. What ever your great experience may be, I know you have had a glimpse of the power of this community. What a great example you have set for other sites to flow.

Jennifer Rose

WOW, your up early today!. Have a safe flight and Take plenty of pictures. Sorry I can't make it Jenn, but you know the story. Will meet up togethor again one day. I was a little concerned when I called last night and he was tearing apart the house to redue the plumbing.

I'm a little excited, so I woke up early. He finished his project, now I'm just waiting for him to wake up and tell him.

Jen I still might be able to make it to Pete's . If not please take lots of pictures... Its killing me that I might not be there after all this planning:(

Safe Travels
 

Wish I could be there too!! But Mother Air Force won't let me this weekend... :mad: I said a little travel prayer for you guys... have a safe trip and have fun! And PLEASE make sure someone takes plenty of pictures! :thumbsup: Wish I could be there to see Tony's face!!:willy:

Very cool. Tony is sure blessed to have such great friends and family. I'm excited for him and I don't even know him other than a few PM's we've exchanged in the past. Congratulations Tony!

I woke up to a HUGE surprise today! Jen had a sign on a piece of luggage that read "pack your bags we are going to see your car today!!"

What a wonderful wife and friends I have! I truely am blessed! I still can't believe we are getting on a plain and flying clear across the country today! This is as unexpected as it gets! I have never left the west coast!

A special thanks goes to Mario for his never ending generosity....you are a very giving person my friend and I can't thank you enough for all the help you have given! Please tell me that you can make the trip! We would love to see you again, SEMA is too many months away!

Mark, you are a great friend! Thanks for working with Jen on this...I was told that it was your idea months ago....thanks buddy! You sure you can't make it?

My understanding is that a lot of people have known that this was in the works....some (like Curtis) I talk to daily, thanks for keeping the secret....I truly had no idea!

This whole experience with the car has been very wild and I am still in awe that so many people have jumped in to save the car and my dream. I never get tired of telling people the story and how great this community is! You all ROCK!

Pete my friend, I'm told we will see you in the morning! I am VERY VERY excited to hang out with you and the boys at the shop! I can't wait to see KARMA and all the progress you have made! Thanks again for all your generosity and help!

Well, I have to pack a bag and head to the airport....and here I though I was going to work today! :D :woot: :willy:

And thanks to my extended family for this special surprise! :lateral: :woot:

Ps. Curtis, you sure did start something great with that thread last year....thanks buddy! :cheers:

Wow....what a great day. Enjoy it!

One more day and you can take all pictures you want.:lol:

See you in the morning.


MARRIO .. get on the plane man, I'll see you tomorrow Too

Congrats Tony, it's well-deserved. :thumbsup: And thank you Jennifer for the invite, it would have been great to be there for the reveal. Also kudos to Pete and Mario, without whom this would never have been possible.

Jody

Awesome!!!!
 

How AWESOME is this?!?! Truly a bunch of GREAT people here!!!
I am glad you are going to see your car tomorrow Tony. I will be there to meet you and your wife and hopefully some of the other guys from lateral-g.
Have a safe trip and see you then.
P.S. Now you know why I couldn't/wouldn't say much about the car!!! lol:unibrow:

We have known for awhile as well, Mark and I talk a couple times a week. If you were on the inside and reading Mario's posts the last few days, you were probably rolling on the floor laughing like I was. Post the pics asap.

Pete's Dog
 

Think Pete's dog will have the camera "ready" by tomorrow? :rofl:

HA, HA! :lol:

Pete...better have some smelling salts and a bottle of oxygen at the ready.


Anthony....Enjoy it brother. You deserve it.


:lateral:

:rofl:

Thanks guys! I'm all packed and heading to PDX soon! This will be the longest flight to date for us! And to tell you the truth I'm not a huge fan of flying...but getting better with every trip to SEMA!

Have a great weekend everyone and we will post pics ASAP!! :cheers:

Congratulations Tony. I bet you feel like a kid on Christmas eve...

Please post some pics as soon as you can. I'm sure there are more than a few people here that are looking forward to the finished product.:cheers:

How long is he going to be in MA?
Any time for sight seeing?

This is such an amazing story.

Tony and Jennifer, enjoy the flight and the journey. :thumbsup:

And Tony, there's a good reason you haven't left the west coast before. The left coast is the best coast! :lol:

Yeah. I was cracking up reading Mario's posts.:rofl:
Little subtle hints here and there. LOL!!!!
I saw that front valance for Tony's car. Looks AWESOME!!:thumbsup:

Tony have a safe trip.

I was trying set it up that when Tony was here we would do the painting job for the tech article. I thought it would have be cool for him to see it getting painted but, schedules just didn't match up with the dates that some of you could get the time off. So that didn't work.

This will give Tony a chance to see his car in primer back together and make his decisions on what he is looking for. (Color, stripes, engine bay colors, ect)

We know how our minds change and I thought this gives him one more chance to see it and make his final decision on his car.

I know some of you have done a color change and that might have him thinking.........

If anyone wants to come by the shop around 10am Saturday ..... You're all welcome

I don't know if Anthony can handle any more changes. Surprised the little guy (Ha!) hasn't already passed out over all the changes. :lol:

I see your from San Fran huh? That explains it...:D

have a great trip :thumbsup:

that's awesome! i really can't wait to see how it turned out!

what a wonderful surprise. one hell of a wife, haha.

Pete what time are people showing up. I would love to stop by. Thanks, Jon.

I think Tony and his wife are supposed to be there around 10 AM.

That could be one messy group hug! :wow:

That's were I draw the line ..... NO groups hugs

wow
tony, once again congrats.....hope you enjoy the trip ....
:lateral:


tom

Surprise!!!
 

But you are going to jump out of the engine compartment and yell "SURPRISE!!!" right?! :unibrow: :woot:

Cool news guys, wish I could make it. Please post pics :thumbsup:

very cool tony!!!

Woot Woot!
 

Cool news Anthony...be sure to post up some pics.:thumbsup:

I really want to be there, what time you think the festivities will be going on till? I got work till 2 :(

Congrates Tony!!!!!

Wish I could Tony, but not the best time for me spend too much money. Had a death in the famliy a few weeks ago and had to fly my wife to Tenn and that took a toll on the wallett. But from what I understand you will be doing some traveleing this week. I'm only 8 hours away. :unibrow:

That reminds me, I gotta charge up the camera.:thumbsup:

That is awesome, Tony!!! Can't wait to see the pics :woot:

Cool Curtis told me about this when I was in Vegas. Take lots of pic and post up can't wait to see it done.

This is a great story and I'm really happy I get to sit here and watch it unfold. Congrats the Jennifer and Tony. Everyone else involved has done an amazing job as well.