This morning Sharon and I loaded some lunch and ourselves into the
Spitfire and pointed it southeast toward Cape Cod, Woods Hole to be
specific. We both have past minor academic connections with Woods
Hole, so we've spent many a relaxing day there just visiting. Today
we met up with Kevin Thompson, one of the inventors of the Cape Cod
British Car Club (http://www.capecodbritishcarclub.org). Kevin
claims to have a TR6 and a recently-acquired TR3, but after having
met this fine gentleman three times now we have yet to see any hint
of a British Car other some nice T-shirts. Nevertheless he treated
us a wonderful Triumph-less day. Took us out in his boat, didn't he
now, to tour the harbor and nearby islands. Kevin spent a few
minutes fruitlessly harrasing the local fish population. We burned a
few oogles over some fine sailboats too. Spied on some white herons
and common cormorants. The weather was cool and breezy. Then Sharon
and I spent a few hours walking the Falmouth-Woods Hole bike path.
All in all it was a spectacular day. Thanks, Kevin.
Of course, the whole point was to drive the Spitfire to the Cape,
right? The Spitfire always amazes me how comfortable and at home it
can be cruising the highway. Overdrive helps but the overall feel is
just right at just about any speed. We spent much of the trip
between 70 and 75, still the slowest car on the road. Every so often
someone would blow by us by at least 20mph. Yow. Do those guys
worry about their insurance bills? Whatever. We had more fun, I am
sure of it! Getting there is only a small part of the reason for
making a journey.
Jim Muller
jimmuller@rcn.com
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