Cute photo. Driving without a licence?
We used old number 512 on loan from Hotlanta for a parade, and a few years before that at Kingsport funfest and balloon race. It was a great time, and many of the kids of drivers and part timers took part, even some management children were part of the fun.
Jerry, who was totally suprised by the deal, as we had him and his daughter ride in #512, along with some others as well on a trailer pulled behind a brand new P1000. We had plaques on the front and side of the p1000 that commended Jerry for 25 years without an accident or injury, which at UPS is a big deal. That was about 2 months before he retired, and the parade route took us right through his delivery area. It was pretty cool. Jerry was really emotional by the whole thing, like I said, he just thought he was taking the day off to help out with the parade, instead he was the man of the hour.
We also had a feeder loan vehicle that was really cool, thanks to the feeders in Knoxville. It went ahead of the p1000 weaving back and fourth. Our "float" was really a hit with the public, but was an even bigger hit with the kids.
All I can say is that we rolled the 512 out, with me twisting the wheel. I guess men back then were real men, and quite a bit smaller. It was a lot harder to turn, and a much heavier vehicle than you would think. And the woodwork was spectactular.
THe faces have been altered.
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