Such is life in LALA land! That is why my son hasn't driven his Mk2 in
a while. He whips in and out of traffic in his Jetta Wolfsburg edition
like there is no tomorrow. Can't do that in a Mk2 Spit. He wants me to
bring it to Arizona and put a big engine in it.
Barry, are you up for a challenge???
Joe
Laura Gharazeddine wrote:
>
> Ditto, I always drive around with my headlights on.
>
> On the other hand, Friday, coming back from lunch, I was signaling to move
> over to the exit lane (so as to not have to drive 5 miles out of my way at
> 1.79 a gal!) and the S*F*UV would not let me over no matter what I did. I
> looked up and saw the driver-and she looked me right in the eye!-and kept
> going! I would say that in the area I live in, 8, maybe9 times out of 10,
> they do see me-we make eye contact, but the drivers here are sooo arrogant
> that their attitude is "I have the right, I'm better than you-!@#$ you!"
>
> Talking to friends from L.A.-they agree with my assesment of OC drivers.
>
> I used to have a Maverick-but I had to get rid of it because people were so
> rude to me-the moment of realization came when I was trying to exit the
> freeway and a grey haired 'grandma' -wearing a Chanel suit driving a Jag
> Vanden Plas-flipped me the bird!
>
> Anyway, I use my headlights, my horn, and I'll yell-Hey!-but some of these
> people think they have the god given right to be there, and you don't!
>
> Laura G.
>
> Vita brevis est: rapide agite, vigore strigate!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Banbury, Terrence <Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>
> To: 'Winnie Olmer' <who@sover.net>
> Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 7:38 AM
> Subject: RE: CRASH!-'79 Spit parts car for sale
>
> >
> > That seems to be the most often used excuse by poor drivers...."I didn't
> see
> > them!" It is true for motorcycles especially. I drive with my lights on
> in
> > the Spit. I might even add a few more up front just to get their
> attention.
> > A high mounted (temporary, is possible, I suppose) rear brake light is a
> > good idea too. Driving a '60's car in the new millennium is risky
> > Terry Banbury
> >
> > > ----------
> > > From: Winnie Olmer[SMTP:who@sover.net]
> > > Reply To: Winnie Olmer
> > > Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 1:44 PM
> > > To: 'Graham Stretch'
> > > Cc: 'List Spitfires'; 'List Triumph'
> > > Subject: RE: CRASH!-'79 Spit parts car for sale
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks for the sentiments. Hopefully someone picks up whats left of the
> > > Spit
> > > and can give it a second life in another car. It's a strange feeling to
> > > not
> > > really bum out about losing the Spit. While I wish I still had it..
> > > especially so close to Spring... I am simply so thankful to have come
> out
> > > of
> > > it OK that I'm counting my blessings. It makes me "weak in the knees" to
> > > look at how caved in the driver door and windshield are. I have no idea
> > > how
> > > I came out with a few cuts and a badly bruised side. Just bruises! I
> dont
> > > get it! The "Triumph Gods" wanted me to finish the TR6. It's not my time
> > > yet. When I can figure out how to get a picture of it on line it would
> be
> > > very sobering to others to take a look. My lesson learned is.. drive
> with
> > > my
> > > lights on at all times!! Just like motorcyclists do to be more visible.
> In
> > > all my cars actually. Especially with all the "cell phone while you
> drive"
> > > drivers out there. Maybe I'll paint the 6 dayglow tie-dye. Austin Powers
> > > TR6?
> > >
> > > Take care
> > > Winnie
> > >
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