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wild1poet2 · 12-30-2005, 01:52 PM

With Blinkwatt's story of his west coast run on Xmas eve replaying in my mind, I watch the local weather reports like a NASA launch director looking for an optimal window. Yesterday, it was unseasonably warm in the 40's but we had downpours. But today, we hit the low 40's with gusty winds that dried up the roads. So I fire up the the Porsche and take it into work. Still breaking in the engine I struggle to restrain myself on the throttle and pick the downshifts carefully. But of course, I make a few quick gear changes and apex the highway exit ramp at speed; albeit with restraint. Still its enough to easily reel in the ubiquitous BMW 325 that always seems to be around. Hmmm, why is that? Anyway, it puts the grin on my face and I can see the potential that awaits. I pit on the way home to gas up and get my first "nice car" from a dude in a Ford F-350. Yeah, it is.

Tomorrow, we expect rain turning to snow. Further launches have been scrubbed pending clear weather.

12-30-2005, 01:52 PM	#8
wild1poet2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston area Posts: 327	With Blinkwatt's story of his west coast run on Xmas eve replaying in my mind, I watch the local weather reports like a NASA launch director looking for an optimal window. Yesterday, it was unseasonably warm in the 40's but we had downpours. But today, we hit the low 40's with gusty winds that dried up the roads. So I fire up the the Porsche and take it into work. Still breaking in the engine I struggle to restrain myself on the throttle and pick the downshifts carefully. But of course, I make a few quick gear changes and apex the highway exit ramp at speed; albeit with restraint. Still its enough to easily reel in the ubiquitous BMW 325 that always seems to be around. Hmmm, why is that? Anyway, it puts the grin on my face and I can see the potential that awaits. I pit on the way home to gas up and get my first "nice car" from a dude in a Ford F-350. Yeah, it is. Tomorrow, we expect rain turning to snow. Further launches have been scrubbed pending clear weather. __________________ '04 Black Boxster, 18" Carerra wheels "If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space."