Dry day in Northern Cali, took the '68 to pick up my daughter from school -video

[Dans 68]

It finally stopped raining for a few days, so I uncovered the '68, rinsed it off, bundled the dogs in and recorded a few minutes of video (with a favorite song) of my trip. My daughter was excited that I took the Charger to school, and told one of her girl friends, in front of me, that it was so cool ( ) to have a Dad with a cool car. Her friend agreed. Remember she is 10. At the end of the vid, after I chirped the tires, she laughed for a while and exclaimed "THAT was FUN!"    It sure made me smile. 

http://gallery.me.com/danhelms#100070

Dan

[skip68]

Cool Dan.

[71ChallengeHer]

You are a cool Dad 

[MadScientist]

Hey! I know that route! I drive it everyday on the way to work! You might be able to get some good air on those tracks at Evelyn! Great vid!

MS

[68X426]

Remember she is 10.

Ahh, to be 10 again! She and her friends are wise beyond their years.

What do the dogs think of you and George? 

[Dans 68]

...What do the dogs think of you and George? 

I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.    But I'm sure you will enlighten me.

Dan

[68X426]

What you said:

bundled the dogs in

I took that to mean that your dogs went travelling with you. Or is that some code words I don't get?

And you had George playing on the radio. Did I miss something? 

[Dans 68]

What you said:

bundled the dogs in

I took that to mean that your dogs went travelling with you. Or is that some code words I don't get?

And you had George playing on the radio. Did I miss something? 

George Thorogood! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7VsoxT_FUY  My apologies. I guess that was just a bit too subtle for me (this evening, at least). I was thinking more in line with the Father of our country. I need to get more sleep. 

The dogs love any car ride, and with the Charger I roll all the windows down so they each get an open back window to stick their heads out. I actually added Thorogood's iconic song to the video later. I do like it. 

Dan

[CB]

Thanks for the ride Dan!

[kingjoop]

Cewl 

[twodko]

Yep, I know that area too. I lived in the city to your immediate south 20 years ago (glad I don't live there anymore). Loved her little giggles and there is no sound like a 4 speed Charger! It's dry up here as well and I'm taking the Q5 monster out for a spin before weeks' end.
Dan, have you gone north for the mid peninsula El Cam cruise? A buddy of mine has gone a couple times and says its good people and fun cruising. Now that our car is done we're looking forward to going soon. Its organised by Mid Peninsula Chevy's. I believe. Anyway, fun vid. Thanks

[Belgium R/T -68]

Nice ride there Dan.

Per

[jb666]

That's VERY cool!! Brings back memories to when my kids were little.. And fun to be around  

10 years from now you'll stumble on this video and get a great smile remembering this day..

[GunMetal]

Aw yeah! A chance to dry out,thaw out and blow the carbon out!  Good times

[tan top]

 can't see video   

[68X426]

Your computer security is probably blocking the download of QuickTime, the program needed to run the video. Try again and look for a yellow bar at the top of the screen asking you if you want to install the software.

Or maybe not.

[Dans 68]

can't see video    

     Maybe I'll post it also to youtube. I'll link it here when it is published.

Dan

Here you go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fIL4LfClOQ It is still processing on youtube's site, so it may be a while (or not). 

[tan top]

Your computer security is probably blocking the download of QuickTime, the program needed to run the video. Try again and look for a yellow bar at the top of the screen asking you if you want to install the software.

Or maybe not.

thanks for the advice appreciated 
tried  down loading all sorts  norton said it was ok ! still not working 

can't see video   

      Maybe I'll post it also to youtube. I'll link it here when it is published.

Dan

Here you go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fIL4LfClOQ It is still processing on youtube's site, so it may be a while (or not). 

thanks Dan appreciated  for posting it on youtube, ! can see video now !yippee ! charger sounds good 
good choice of tunes
good video , thanks for the cruze 

[Brock Samson]

 Thanks!   You should come up and we can grab some more hill climbing thigh building action Dan... To hell with the housewives of N.J. I wanna see "Gearheads of California". I liked how that teensy tiny chirp got a giggle from your kid... Ha Ha!   
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkw6PjrOqU
    Maybe time to plan another cruise Perhaps? Today's clear and awesome!  

[Dans 68]

I know well and good there would not be any "teensy tiny chirps" if we were to climb those hills. Do we need a permit to lay rubber over asphalt in the City?   

Another Cruise is always good. Are you doing Vegas/MATS with me this year? 

Dan

[Brock Samson]

 I suggest we round up the posse and go catch us some seat time.  

  So,.. who's that driving?..
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE66bs53K8Y

[Dans 68]

Are you serious? How is your short-term memory?    Or memory at all?    That is me. And then puppy Weiss.

"Posse" suggests we are chasing someone...I'm guessing that would be you pulling a Bullit on the streets of San Francisco?   

Lets do a cruise around the City - Wharf, Tenderloin, North Beach, Cliffhouse, Golden Gate Bridge & park, Marina, Broadway ( )  etc. I'll record our exploits and post the results for our snowbound friends.

Dan

[MadScientist]

Hey!

Let me know when you guys are planning this little tour and maybe I can break out the purple beast for a while.

MS

[Brock Samson]

Ok:  lettuce start by soliciting requests for a suitable date.. I'd suggest a couple Mos. from now myself, I know I have a guitar gig on May 7th. that's all I can think of that's a conflict... we need the word to get out and folks to weigh in...
perhaps another late lunch at Nick's?.. 

[69rtse4spd]

Nice video, man the speaker on the work computer sucks, big time.  .

[bakerhillpins]

Great vid!  I really enjoyed hearing the giggles from your passengers. Can't wait to haul around my kids some day!   

[FastbackJon]

Good job solidly mounting the camera, makes for a cool video.

[Dans 68]

Good job solidly mounting the camera, makes for a cool video.

Thanks. I used this (http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,70190.msg788535.html#msg788535). It works great.

Dan

[68X426]

That set up will work great on the back window. Get some nice shots of burnouts and then some jumps, twisty roads too. 

Talk about giggles.