Posted by Scott Sebring on 7/11/2004, 8:48 pm
67.22.143.116
Yesterday. while I was standing at the counter of a local hobby shop
looking for some 3M spray adhesive, I saw a small flyer tape to the side with a
picture of a Batmobile. Imagine my surprise to find out that it was for a model
show a few miles from my house for today that included photo ops with Nate
Truman's Batmobile.
Now, my wife, Vickie and I had an appointment about 50 miles away for one of our
cats to undergo some follow up surgery. But we had about an hour window to go
out to the show, get a picture or two and head back and get ready to take the
cat in.
We got there this morning just before the show officially started. I showed up
in costume. Nate and his family were a true joy to meet. He took the time to
pull away the rope barriers and let me get my picture taken in a variety of
poses. I paid my fee just like any good citizen, but Nate did give me "since
you're in full costume" treatment and let me have a lot more shots on the house.
I can't express the thrill it was to climb into the front seat and to put my
hands on the steering wheel while in full costume. I'm still jittery thinking
about it. A real dream come true.
After we were finished with our photo session, a guy in his 30's came up to Nate
and paid to get his picture with the car. He then asked Nate (pointing at me),
"can I get my picture with Batman too?" Nate looked to me and I stood by the man
for as many pics he wanted me in. He looked to me, shook my hand for a shot and
said, "Man, this is a dream come true." That just about floored me.
I had to get going to take George (our cat) in, but still got asked before I
left to pose with another kid who was just beaming. I guess if I didn't have to
go, I could have been doing that all day. I wish I could have. But, maybe
another time.
I think the pictures say the rest.
Shaking hands with Nate (whattaguy!)
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