So here are my thoughts, literally:
That is such a beautiful car.
Kind of a pain to get into – oh geez, I’m getting old, aren’t I? why am I so nervous?? Maybe it’s because of all the posts I’ve read about how powerful this car is and how many guys have wrecked in it. Good grief, I feel like I’m 16 again and getting in my Dad’s car for the first time. Ok, couple of deep breaths; it’s just a car.
Pre-flight check: adjust seat, lock doors, mirrors –man, those side mirrors are tiny - rear view – I can’t see anything out of that! - -hopefully don’t need to, my belt, passenger belt – no passenger – probab a good thing; my manual shifting is rusty.
Man, that’s loud, but sounds so good – I really hope it passes emission. Why the hell do car designers put R next to 1st?? they should put it, I don’t know, on the roof or something. into 1st, find the catch - easy, easy, whoo hoo, didn’t stall! ok – let’s go. Just a nice easy spin around the subdivision. Not too bad so far. Still in 1st, though. Let’s pick up the pace, just to do a gear change. Hi – how are you. Yes, thank you. Ok – still in 1st. Hmmm – alright just a little faster. Ok, what is going on?? I am almost double the speed limit and don’t have to change gears. Oh man, I have to leave the subdivision, don’t I?
Alright – gates slowly opening – here come the butterflies again – no big deal – easy does it. It’s just a car. You’ve driven plenty of Ferraris, Lambos, and Porsches – hell, you have one. What’s the big deal?? Easy, easy, take your time… ok – 1st to 2nd – smooth, and that sound – wow. This is pretty sweet. I’m barely touching the pedal, though, which is weird… gentle turn onto the main road – just a straight line for a couple of miles, turn around and come home. Stop light – brake, shift from 2nd to 1st, brake – these are the longest shifts in the history of driving. I wonder how long a clutch lasts? More importantly, how much does it cost to replace one? I have a feeling I am going to find out soon and repeatedly. Oh well.
Hey – look at that beautiful girl. And, she’s smiling… at me? She is, she’s smiling at me – I thought I looked pretty good this morn… oh right, Ford GT. Nevermind.
Green light. Let’s get up to a very light jog. 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Huh, that was quick – I barely touched the pedal. How fast am I… 70?! Holy nuts! How am I going 70?? I’m in 3rd gear at 1700 revs! WTF - this is NOT just a car. This is a monster that wants to run! This thing is waiting for me to make a mistake so it can eat me!! Ok – it’s ooook. Just ease off the pedal…
Hi – yes, thanks. Why are there so many SUVs on the road today? This guy waving at me, the woman, everyone I just blew by without meaning to. And why does that SUV say Nissan Sentra on the back? how does that make sense – it’s an SU… wait... they’re all cars! How low does this thing ride?? What’s in this new guy’s hand – is that a phone? He’s swerving– what’s he doing?? He’s… filming me?! This is just weird now. Guy! Two hands on the wheel!
Quick red light, hard brake, shift, shift, please don’t grind, please don’t grind. Whew. Somebody waving at the Starbucks – do I know them? Whoa, that is a fat little kid. A miniature version of Chris Farley – cute little guy in a morbidly obese sort of way. No, sorry I can’t give you a ride.
Ok, heading back into the subdivision and still in one piece – success? Let’s just get home and put this beast away for the evening… why is there a concrete highway divider in front of my driveway?? That’s the curb!? Alright, slide in sideways – you can do this, you can do this, don’t stall, don’t stall – success!
This is supposed to be fun?? Good God, I’m exhausted from focusing – I need a drink and a nap.
I don’t know what my wife was thinking, allowing me to buy this thing… was this part of her plan all along?? Evil genius…
Nuts – I forgot to try the amazing radio. Next time... next time.
Screw the drink, I’m going to bed…
That is such a beautiful car.
Kind of a pain to get into – oh geez, I’m getting old, aren’t I? why am I so nervous?? Maybe it’s because of all the posts I’ve read about how powerful this car is and how many guys have wrecked in it. Good grief, I feel like I’m 16 again and getting in my Dad’s car for the first time. Ok, couple of deep breaths; it’s just a car.
Pre-flight check: adjust seat, lock doors, mirrors –man, those side mirrors are tiny - rear view – I can’t see anything out of that! - -hopefully don’t need to, my belt, passenger belt – no passenger – probab a good thing; my manual shifting is rusty.
Man, that’s loud, but sounds so good – I really hope it passes emission. Why the hell do car designers put R next to 1st?? they should put it, I don’t know, on the roof or something. into 1st, find the catch - easy, easy, whoo hoo, didn’t stall! ok – let’s go. Just a nice easy spin around the subdivision. Not too bad so far. Still in 1st, though. Let’s pick up the pace, just to do a gear change. Hi – how are you. Yes, thank you. Ok – still in 1st. Hmmm – alright just a little faster. Ok, what is going on?? I am almost double the speed limit and don’t have to change gears. Oh man, I have to leave the subdivision, don’t I?
Alright – gates slowly opening – here come the butterflies again – no big deal – easy does it. It’s just a car. You’ve driven plenty of Ferraris, Lambos, and Porsches – hell, you have one. What’s the big deal?? Easy, easy, take your time… ok – 1st to 2nd – smooth, and that sound – wow. This is pretty sweet. I’m barely touching the pedal, though, which is weird… gentle turn onto the main road – just a straight line for a couple of miles, turn around and come home. Stop light – brake, shift from 2nd to 1st, brake – these are the longest shifts in the history of driving. I wonder how long a clutch lasts? More importantly, how much does it cost to replace one? I have a feeling I am going to find out soon and repeatedly. Oh well.
Hey – look at that beautiful girl. And, she’s smiling… at me? She is, she’s smiling at me – I thought I looked pretty good this morn… oh right, Ford GT. Nevermind.
Green light. Let’s get up to a very light jog. 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Huh, that was quick – I barely touched the pedal. How fast am I… 70?! Holy nuts! How am I going 70?? I’m in 3rd gear at 1700 revs! WTF - this is NOT just a car. This is a monster that wants to run! This thing is waiting for me to make a mistake so it can eat me!! Ok – it’s ooook. Just ease off the pedal…
Hi – yes, thanks. Why are there so many SUVs on the road today? This guy waving at me, the woman, everyone I just blew by without meaning to. And why does that SUV say Nissan Sentra on the back? how does that make sense – it’s an SU… wait... they’re all cars! How low does this thing ride?? What’s in this new guy’s hand – is that a phone? He’s swerving– what’s he doing?? He’s… filming me?! This is just weird now. Guy! Two hands on the wheel!
Quick red light, hard brake, shift, shift, please don’t grind, please don’t grind. Whew. Somebody waving at the Starbucks – do I know them? Whoa, that is a fat little kid. A miniature version of Chris Farley – cute little guy in a morbidly obese sort of way. No, sorry I can’t give you a ride.
Ok, heading back into the subdivision and still in one piece – success? Let’s just get home and put this beast away for the evening… why is there a concrete highway divider in front of my driveway?? That’s the curb!? Alright, slide in sideways – you can do this, you can do this, don’t stall, don’t stall – success!
This is supposed to be fun?? Good God, I’m exhausted from focusing – I need a drink and a nap.
I don’t know what my wife was thinking, allowing me to buy this thing… was this part of her plan all along?? Evil genius…
Nuts – I forgot to try the amazing radio. Next time... next time.
Screw the drink, I’m going to bed…
