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My mom drove me by my Uncle Phil and Aunt Karen's house when we were home a few weeks ago. She wanted to show me their "new development". The old house pictured above is really cool, but very dilapidated. So they are building their...
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I promise to come back after it's finished to show you the inside. It's going to be really beautiful. It sits on such a pretty spot.
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This will be the view from the front door.
The t.v. room has a beautiful view of the countryside.
My Uncle Phil and his faithful "51 Blu".
While were there my Uncle Phil had to show off his 51 Ford pick-up. You know how much I love old trucks. I couldn't wait to take pictures of this beauty.
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The old interior. My Uncle Phil couldn't wait to start it up for me. It doesn't have a muffler and is a "flattop"?? I guess that has something to do with the desired rumble sound you want from an old truck. It definitely was loud.
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He was so proud;)