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Old 2nd September 2009, 17:00   #1
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Surprise BDAY present for my mother....

My mom has always been extremely supportive of me and I would not be in the position that I am today if it were not for her love and support through the hard times. She drives a 2001 BMW X5 which has 100K+ miles which gives so many problems and she has always wanted an X6. So I bought it for her bday and brought it to her as a present. Lol I told her that I was picking her up to take her to the mall to pick up her present. I met her at the elevator of the lobby in her building escorted her out to the car which was sitting out front with a white ribbon on the hood. She was hysterical and could not believe it. Her words exactly," I feel like I am in a dream that this isn't real". I must say that was the best feeling in the world to be able to give something back to her...

I snapped a few quick pics at Braman...



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Nice gift!!!
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"Happy Birthday, Mom! Hope you enjoy the payments!"
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Old 2nd September 2009, 18:06   #4
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That's one of the nicest things I've heard in a long time!
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Old 2nd September 2009, 18:27   #5
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"Happy Birthday, Mom! Hope you enjoy the payments!"
lolol nope no payments.... i didnt get approved for a lease or loan.... so i bought it for her cash....
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Great story. Happy birthday to your mom.
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She has every reason to be proud of her accomplishment! Well done Sir!!
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