It all Started with a Corvette!

When I was a kid, my Uncle Jim had a blue book shelf in the corner of his bedroom and on the top shelf was a row of model cars. In fact they were all Chevrolet Corvettes. He had a model for every year through the 50's and 60's. I was amazed at how beautiful they were. I would go up to his room and stare at them everyday. I admired the details of each model and how well my uncle had put them together. This may also be the first time I can remember giving into temptation.  I had been told not to touch the Corvettes by my uncle. One day it was too much handle and I picked up one of his models. It was a '57 Corvette and I started playing with it. Before I knew it, parts started falling off of it and then the front wheel fell off! Oh no, I had done it now. I placed it back on the shelf hoping my uncle wouldn't notice, but I knew he would and that I was going to be in big trouble! The lesson learned that day was don't touch what isn't yours. My uncle was mad at me. I receive two spankings that day one from my grandmother and other from my dad! I guess that's what made that day so memorable. It's funny when you look back and see how the events of one day can change your life forever. That day was the moment I decided I wanted to build model cars!