Jer Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Everyone, If you’ve read my signature, you know the story. On February 13, 2007, I was vacationing here in Las Vegas with my bride-to-be Jackie, and – unbeknown to us- my Shelby GT (#446) was on Lift #15 at SA being completed. We got married here on the 14th, Valentine’s Day, and went back home to NY to pick up our new cars (hers a 6-speed Mitsubishi Eclipse GT, mine… well, duh?) She has since upgraded to a Kona Blue 2012 MCA Edition Mustang (still a 6-speed), and we now LIVE here in Las Vegas, just because I wanted to be near SA and the LVMS drag strip. She’s pretty modest, but the fact is, she beat my lap time at last year’s Bash (my tires and the track were cold, OK?). So, I will be taking the next 4 days off to celebrate with her, this being our “Seven Year Itch” Wedding Anniversary, after nearly a year with no vacation time, and I will be back on Monday. If you come to The Shelby Vegas Bash in April, be sure to give her a high-five. She is a true “car person”, and the love of my life. Every time I answer a cell phone call or an email or reply to a Team Shelby forum or Facebook post after hours, at night or on the weekends, I’m taking away from her time with me, and she is supportive and understanding. She’s a REAL “Shelby Girl”, and I consider myself very, very fortunate. Thanks for reading, Jer p.s. I included 2 cool photos below. The first one is MCA Past President Steve McCarley with Jack after taking her for a very fast lap around Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch's track in “Whitey”, the original Shelby GT prototype. The second is him signing HER car, since he was the MCA President when the deal was inked with Ford to do an MCA Edition Mustang. He called his wife immediately afterwards on his cellphone and said “I just autographed the airbag cover on someone’s MCA Mustang…. What?...... NO, I DIDN’T GET IN TROUBLE !”. True story. Steve is the best, a great driver and a wonderful person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Grey Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Have a Happy Anniversary you two and enjoy the short vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Thank you so much, Wayne. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lgs ShelbyGT Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Happy Anniversary and wishing you two many, many more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Happy Anniversary and wishing you two many, many more! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!! Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Jer, Congrats on your 7th anniversary! You certainly deserve more than 4 days off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedj Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Happy Anniversary and have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Thank you. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersnake junkie Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Have a fantastic 7th Anniversary Jer and Jackie!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!! You without a doubt deserve some time off,one for your Anniversary but mostly because you obviously have a wonderful wife who shares your passion and is so understanding of the things that you have to do as and when they come up! Your presence at Shelby has been a huge positive impact on everybody,Team Shelby members who rely on you to sometimes be there for them 24hrs a day and sometimes expect you to do miracles!!!! You also must be a huge plus for Shelby American in all that you do for them,organizing everything from SPP,sourcing out new products for us but most of all being the main spokesperson for Shelby on just about everything!!!! I think I can safely say on behalf of just about everybody in the Team Shelby family,a GREAT BIG THANKYOU!!!!!! Enjoy your time off and spoil the wife a little as you both deserve it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Thank you so much. That being said, we have a Call Center that will take your order, and we will make sure it is fulfilled: (Any order that ends up overdue belongs to jerg@shelbyamerican.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Have a wonderful Anniversary. It's so great when you have support from your significant other. It makes the job commitment that much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Jer and Jackie ! See ya when you get back ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Happy Anniversary!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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07gt500conv Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Happy Aniversary to you and your lovely wife. I hope you have many more.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Happy anniversary Jer and Jackie! Enjoy your time together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Happy anniversary Jer. Hope you and your wife are going somewhere memorable and make the best of this time together. You are very fortunate to have a spouse who shares and understands your passions. My wish for you would be you can completely unplug from technology,news, everyday life, and the two of you disappear for a few days/focus on celebrating your marriage. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorhead213 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Happy Anniversary,You obviously are a lucky man. Have a great short time off and maybe i and my great wife will get to meet you next week when we are visiting vegas.We will be coming by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstrong Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Happy anniversary Jer and Jackie! Have a great long weekend. See you guys at the Bash! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Happy Anniversary!!! Enjoy your extended weekend!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0128 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Thank you and your wife for all you do for TS. You being a long time TS member know what that means to us. Thank you both, Happy anniversary and enjoy your well deserved time off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Happy Anniversary! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.barton Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Happy anniversary Jer and Jackie and may you have many, many more. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Thanks, everyone!!!! Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VorpalBunny Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Jer, Thank you for sharing your story! Happy Anniversary and every good wish to both of you! Enjoy your time off and thanks for all you do for us the Shelby customer and enthusiast. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-man Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 If the hardest working man in Rock & Roll was James Brown, what is the name of the hardest working man at Shelby American? With no disrespect to anyone else at SA, I'd currently say that title goes to Jer! You seem like you are there 24/7, and beyond that, you understand our "addiction" to our cars, share that disease, and truly care. I can't think of anyone else who deserves few days off more than you. Have a great anniversary, spoil your supportive wife, sleep in, and stay out late! Z-man Ps - the first time my wife ever drove on a track was at Spring Mountain, and she loved it. You ought to see her on a cart track! She would put me into the wall in a heartbeat if I blocked her line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan19d Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Happy anniversary you two!!! You are here for us TS folks ALL the time. I hope you and Jackie enjoy your very well deserved time off! Here's to MANY more years for you two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaizman Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Jer. Enjoy your anniversary and your time away. There is nothing better than a great supportive wife. Hope to say Hi when my wife and I are there visiting either the 27th or 28th of this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Happy Anniversary Jer and Jackie!! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch Red Texan Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Happy Anniversary Jer and Jackie. Enjoy your time together. You only live once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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