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Jersey Devil

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5. My grandpa outsmarted us when we tried to take away his keys

Reply to BoomaofBandM (Original post)

Fri Oct 24, 2025, 07:33 PM

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He was 84 and every inch of his car had a dent in it though he claimed to never have had an accident. So the family took the keys and car away from him. But we found out a few years later, after he died, that he had another car no one knew about that he kept in a rented garage along with a boat that he used to go fishing. My Dad used to lock up his ladders with chains and a padlock because if he didn't Grandpa would come while Dad was at work and steal the ladders to do roof repairs.

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Time to take away his keys. [View all] BoomaofBandM Friday OP

Thank you. My father was a menace driver into his 80's. Would not give up the keys until on his deathbed. Clouds Passing Friday #1

The same happened with my Da dweller Friday #2

I got lucky. Dad allowed his DL to expire and I convinced him there was not way he could get it renewed. TomSlick Friday #3

Back on topic, the Trump/Epstein blackmail business is his keys, engine, and car. usonian Friday #4

My grandpa outsmarted us when we tried to take away his keys Jersey Devil Friday #5