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Monday, November 2, 2009

My odd sense of humor

Okay, I admit, I do have an odd, quirky sense of humor. But it runs in my family so they understand me. About a week and a half ago, I got a phone call from my mom while I was at church. It was one of those phone calls that you knew something was up immediately. She was at the E.R. with my eighty three year old grandfather. Everything turned out okay. Here's the story: he was pulling his truck either into or out of the garage, put it in park and then got out. when he got in front of it, the truck started rolling, hit him, flipped him and then ran over his arm and his leg. Fortunately his neighbor was outside, stopped the truck before it went through her house and was able to help him into the house. By some miracle, he had no broken bones or permanent damage and only has cuts and bruises. So I call him to see how he is doing he is cutting up and saying he should have the truck arrested for attempted murder. So here is the card he is getting in the mail; a truck in a jail cell. The closest thing that I have to a truck stamp is this Riley in a van stamp. To make the jail, I added the Lockup bars from the Busted Hanna set. He will get the joke and it will give him a chuckle. It's a very basic, simple card because that is what he likes the most. Sorry for the wonky angle of the photo, I forgot to take a picture so I pulled it out and took a quick one. I also used a wishing you well stamp from EK Success, CTMH White Daisy ink, and a photo corner punch. Oh yeah, this was his old work truck that I think my mother has forced him to finally retire.

21 comments:

Michelle said...

Awweee that's awesome that he even has a sense of humour after that ordeal...and what an appropriate card! It's great!

Angela S. said...

Gina, my great friend I think he will love it. I would love to see the look on his face when he goes out to the mailbox and opens this one up. I'm glad you finally figured out what to make.. I think it turned out great..

Tina Mayo said...

very cute funny card..hope he is doing better,I bet that hurt and good he has a sense of humor about it.. See you friday night~

Jacquel said...

Too cute! Nice job & tfs!!!

Michelle Forrest said...

adorable card! So glad he is ok!

kat9 said...

Cute story. Glad he was ok. The card really fits. lol

Kathy

Cindy (Stamp With Me Cindy G/Stamping Therapy) said...

So glad your dad is doing well after that harrowing experience. You a doll to share it with us so we can get the concept of the card. That is a great card.

Leigh Ann Baird said...

Very clever! I love cards like this with a story behind them!

Karin said...

Thanks for sharing the story behind the card... That Riley is so cute!

Stephanie said...

oh my word, Gina - that is such the story & the perfect card for it!! I'm so glad everything turned out okay in the end :)

Jennifer Scull said...

too funny! glad he is doing okay though. you are so very creative! :)

Unknown said...

Glad things turned out okay. This fits the bill perfectly. I hope he gets a kick out of it. Nice job!

Mary said...

Glad he's ok!!!! And your card is perfect for the "occasion" -

Scrapping Julie said...

HA!!! so glad he is okay. super cute card for that story!

"Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M. said...

Glad all is well.....love your sense of humour.....great card.

Sara said...

Oh my gosh, that is too cute! Love the story too, I'm so glad he is ok, and can laugh about it!

peggysue said...

Oh my word, I was gasping when I read your story until I got to the part where he's okay. So glad to hear that. And this is a very cute idea.

Michelle VP said...

I'm glad he wasn't more seriously injured! I'm sure he got a chuckle out of your card. Very creative! :)

Dell said...

Cute card. Love your sense of humor and the story too.

Susan (peebsmama) said...

When I looked at your card and started reading your story, I thought it was going to end up that your grandfather got put in jail for not controlling his vehicle. I'm glad it's only his vehicle that's in trouble and that he wasn't hurt badly.

The Mama Monkey said...

I am so glad he is OK...and this card is a crack up!!! LOL I bet it brought a smile to his face! I am still in shock there we no broken bones!