Did You Ever Have a Dream Come True?

@DianneN (247186)
United States
September 13, 2021 4:34pm CST
As a Christmas gift last year, our younger son’s girlfriend gave him the gift of driving a race car. He finally used it on Saturday. He chose this 448 Spirit Ferrari. Apparently, sports cars now have paddles instead of those manual clutch things. Who knew? He FaceTimed a little while ago to tell us all about taking the curves and how powerful that car was. Loved every minute of his gift. He’s been investigating buying one, but we talked him out of it. It’s a ticket waiting to be given. Besides, he has a 1994 Supra in his garage, his SUV, and soon his girlfriend’s car will be parked there on a permanent basis. Another dream come true.
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (120074)
• United States
13 Sep 21
No one needs a Ferrari. Fun to drive once or twice but not at all a necessity or even a sensible splurge.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Sep 21
Tell that to my brother. It needed a tune up every 6 weeks. Every time he took it on the highway, the state police followed him. No place to open it up either. Good thing we talked our son out of it. Nice that his gf is moving in!
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (120074)
• United States
13 Sep 21
@DianneN Glad to hear he isn't getting one. Not necessary or even cool at all.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Sep 21
@NJChicaa Not everyone needs a race car. Fun fact was that he mentioned he had a Supra and was offered a large sum of money on the spot for it. Not for sale, yet.
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GreatMartin
@GreatMartin (23672)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
13 Sep 21
I know, I know---people don't believe me--I don't dream or if I do I don't remember them! Now in real life I have had most things I wanted (and a few I needed! LOL) I would say something about men and sportscars but I don't want his Mama smacking me!!
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (71610)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Sep 21
Smart not to buy. Fun to look at.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Sep 21
So true!
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
13 Sep 21
Imagine the insurance for a car like that YIKES.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
I never thought of that. Yikes is right.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
14 Sep 21
I hope he sees that too.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
@rebelann It’s not necessary. We talked him out of pursuing that car. He saw the light. lol
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (104006)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Sep 21
Thank you for sharing the good news of your son getting a dream come true.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
You’re welcome! Driving a race car proved to be way too much fun. He wanted to drive it home. lol
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (104006)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14 Sep 21
@DianneN I know what you mean.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Sep 21
I am sure he enjoyed his drive.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Sep 21
He loved it!
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (47066)
• India
14 Sep 21
The car looks awesome! Yet it can be driven in open and less crowded roads but not in busy roads.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (47066)
• India
15 Sep 21
@DianneN Yes one of our best cricket players also got some big car but he cannot drive it much in the city where he lives.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (47066)
• India
17 Sep 21
@DianneN Yes that's right. So you finally got some good time to spend on Mylot?
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
It is a racing car, so it’s useless on regular roads.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (137605)
• India
14 Sep 21
Are race cars allowed on normal roads?
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Always smiling
@allknowing (137605)
• India
14 Sep 21
@DianneN That's me (lol)
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
@allknowing Love you anyway
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
No, lol, it was on a racetrack.
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (36028)
• Philippines
14 Sep 21
Dream come true indeed.
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (36028)
• Philippines
15 Sep 21
@DianneN it shows.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
He does love cars!
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472024)
• Switzerland
14 Sep 21
The step father of my husband has a Ferrari, he has to bring the car all the time to the garage to tune it up. We suggested to sell, but I think he loves to be seen in that car.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472024)
• Switzerland
15 Sep 21
@DianneN Also the one of the step father of my husband is red, the police followed him many times, not to give tickets, but to check his identity, if he pays taxes, if the car was not stolen... it's a car that only gives him problems, but he does not give up. Every times he has a mechanical problems he calls my cousin who lives in Maranello, as her son-in-law works at the Ferrari factory in Maranello.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
My brother had a red Ferrari. It needed tuneups constantly and the state police followed him on the highway dying to give him a ticket. He had to drive miles to a place where he could open it up - drive at high speeds. After several years, he got rid of it.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Sep 21
@LadyDuck The police clocked my brother to see if he went above the speed limit, but he never got a ticket, nor was he ever stopped. He’s so lucky to have someone to work on his Ferrari that knows what he’s doing.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (107968)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Sep 21
I would love to have one.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (107968)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Sep 21
@DianneN Yes I could as long as the cats get out of the way
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
@wolfgirl569 But the engine purrs
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
You could zip around your yard in no time flat doing your chores
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Fleur
@Fleura (30539)
• United Kingdom
14 Sep 21
In a somewhat similar vein, I got an afternoon of tractor driving for my last birthday!
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Fleur
@Fleura (30539)
• United Kingdom
14 Sep 21
@DianneN Maybe not a 'dream' exactly, but it was something I wanted to try. I like vehicles of all sorts. Maybe I should see if I can get a day as a train driver next
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
@Fleura Now that I’d like to see - from afar!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
I’m sure it was a dream come true for you, too!
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (181346)
• United States
14 Sep 21
Great photo. He definitely doesn't need a Ferrari; but it's his money! Is his girlfriend moving in or are they getting married?
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
Thanks! He’s actually in the process of buying a Tesla. No race car allowed. I’m still his mother! His girlfriend is moving in for now.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Sep 21
@LindaOHio He hopes so, too. lol Going for a test drive next week. I agree and thank you!
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (181346)
• United States
15 Sep 21
@DianneN A Tesla, eh? I hope he likes it. Good news about his girlfriend.
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Chryzteene
@KittyAndKutings (34)
•
14 Sep 21
Wow! Cool! He surely enjoyed it! :)
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
Yes, he loved it way too much!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Sep 21
Chryzteene
@KittyAndKutings (34)
•
15 Sep 21
@DianneN In our world where life is very uncertain, seeing your loved ones happy is really priceless!
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snowy
@snowy22315 (182034)
• United States
14 Sep 21
Why did it take him so long to use it? I am glad he doesn't have it permanently. He might be tempted to drive 90 all the time!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
Too busy all summer, but they set the date for last Saturday. I’m happy, too. It gets up to 250 mph
changjiangzhibin89
@changjiangzhibin89 (16788)
• China
14 Sep 21
The gift is right up your younger son’s alley ! He must drive it to his heart's content.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
He only drove it that one day. He wants to go with my husband, but I put my foot down. No wat! He did love driving it fast!
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rakski
@rakski (125891)
• Philippines
14 Sep 21
that is awesome!
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rakski
@rakski (125891)
• Philippines
14 Sep 21
@DianneN welcome!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
He sure thought so! Thanks!
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (83092)
• United States
14 Sep 21
That was really a nice gift and I'm sure your son was happy as a lark driving that car. You sound happy about his girlfriend moving in
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
He was thrilled driving a race car for once. Yes, we are very happy his girlfriend is moving in. She’s so adorable, bubbly, bright, and full of life. So opposite from the other one!
Dena Miller
@Dena91 (16692)
• United States
14 Sep 21
Glad he loved his gift. Glad your family is getting the gift of his girlfriend as a member of your family.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
The latter is the most exciting event for me.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
14 Sep 21
i use the paddles in my car when driving on really twisting roads. They allow for up and downshifts in the automatic transmission!!! That was a cool car for your son to drive. i am jelly!!!!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Sep 21
I stalled the car out using paddle shifts. I don’t know how to use them. He loved the roar of the engine and its top speed of 250mph, but didn’t go that fast thank goodness!