If I was single, I wouldn't have to think twice either. But I like
having the SO, despite the occasional difference of opinion.
David Moag wrote:
>
> Guys,
>
> Having been single for the last 10 years, and now approaching my 45th
> birthday ... there would be no thought necessary at all!!! The only question
> would be how quickly I could open the door for her. Of course, the guys such
> as myself (or all of you before "attachment") never get these opportunities
> to begin with -- they only seem to arise when you are unable to take
> advantage of them. If after completing my TR3 I am happily proven wrong --
> I'll be sure to gloat, er, report back to you ;-)
>
> Brad, I know what you mean about their reluctance to take rides in our cars.
> I had a terrible time with this in my Spitfire. My normal car is a Q45, and
> the thing they have all loved the most about it are the heated seats. So,
> since I'm doing a full frame off on the '3 anyway -- yep! heated seats are
> going in. If I still fail, it won't be for lack of effort!
>
> Dave Moag
> 62 TR3B
> 77 Spitfire
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Brad Hofmann
> Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 11:29 AM
> To: Triumphs
> Subject: 1965 Geezermobile
>
> Gee Guys (especially Paul, Doug and George)
>
> Listening to all you "old" listers complaining about attention
> from younger women really makes me sad...and motivated
> to get my car finished. I have been single (recycled?) for
> several years now and as I rapidly approach my 35th
> birthday I realize that I am still young enough to actually
> SERIOUSLY think about granting the request for the ride...
> and old enough to know better.
>
> None of the girls I know would want to ride in my little car.
> They are much too afraid that their perfectly coiffed hair
> would not survive the trip. Telling them that the real threat
> is feet dropping through rusty floorboards did not seem to
> help my situation any. The Lone Ranger rides again...just
> a lot slower than I used to.
>
> Brad Hofmann
> Amarillo, Texas
--
George Richardson
Wyvern - '57 Triumph TR3, TS15559LT -
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
Griffin - '71 Triumph Stag - undergoing restoration
Pikachu - '75 Triumph TR6 - undergoing repair
Kitty - '83 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas - Daily Driver
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