Wife surprised
#46
I bought my first 911 last year and my wife just hates it. She hates any kind of performance car. She drives a Saturn Vue and swears she will keep it forever, so offering her something newer doesn't work. Oh well, I guess there are going to be times I'm going to do things that won't make her happy!!
Had a discussion with my spouse today while at work and she said to me,
"If something happened to you (died today) and it was me that stood in your way from experiencing your dream, I don't think I could live with that. I would want you to have it!"
Thanks to all of you and your kind words, I told her that, "I appreciated her saying that, and it would make my life so much more complete to know that I could give her something that she has always wanted, if I knew that it would bring a smile to her face." She told me that she is scared that driving a P-car would kill me because I would drive it too fast. So...
Is there someway to promise that you won't drive too fast when that is in fact what these cars are designed for?
#47
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Do have a propensity for recklessness, or lack of judgment in other aspects of your life? Free climber? Hang gliding? Heavy drink/smoke? Unprotected sex with hookers?
PCNA sponsors guest days at many tracks around the country. If you want a bit of fast driving, sign up for one of their training sessions.
Spirited driving in a well designed car can be fairly safe. Of course, one could always round the bend and see a herd of Elk in a Buick stationwagon as well.
PCNA sponsors guest days at many tracks around the country. If you want a bit of fast driving, sign up for one of their training sessions.
Spirited driving in a well designed car can be fairly safe. Of course, one could always round the bend and see a herd of Elk in a Buick stationwagon as well.
#48
Three Wheelin'
Update:
Had a discussion with my spouse today while at work and she said to me,
So...
Is there someway to promise that you won't drive too fast when that is in fact what these cars are designed for?
Had a discussion with my spouse today while at work and she said to me,
"If something happened to you (died today) and it was me that stood in your way from experiencing your dream, I don't think I could live with that. I would want you to have it!"
Thanks to all of you and your kind words, I told her that, "I appreciated her saying that, and it would make my life so much more complete to know that I could give her something that she has always wanted, if I knew that it would bring a smile to her face." She told me that she is scared that driving a P-car would kill me because I would drive it too fast.So...
Is there someway to promise that you won't drive too fast when that is in fact what these cars are designed for?
#49
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#50
Do have a propensity for recklessness, or lack of judgment in other aspects of your life? Free climber? Hang gliding? Heavy drink/smoke? Unprotected sex with hookers?
PCNA sponsors guest days at many tracks around the country. If you want a bit of fast driving, sign up for one of their training sessions.
Spirited driving in a well designed car can be fairly safe. Of course, one could always round the bend and see a herd of Elk in a Buick stationwagon as well.
PCNA sponsors guest days at many tracks around the country. If you want a bit of fast driving, sign up for one of their training sessions.
Spirited driving in a well designed car can be fairly safe. Of course, one could always round the bend and see a herd of Elk in a Buick stationwagon as well.
Spouse asked if she wanted to learn to fly an airplane and take flying lessons, would I support her? I told her I would love that, and we could buy a plane too! (She hates to fly in a commercial jet, but would definitely support her doing this.) BTW, my son is a climber but he doesn't free climb outdoors.
Not sure I want to suggest to her that I would love to take in a track day. She's already offered to buy me a few laps at the local track using a third-party car. You know those Groupon deals where you can do 3 laps in a 911, Ferrari, or Lambo?
Looked into the HP on a Camry and Accord and much to my surprise they do come close. Appreciate all the suggestions.
At this point, I think she's waiting for me to come home with the car, and I'm at the point of finding the right car for me. Thanks for all of your suggestions. I really think we are getting closer.
G.
#51
She looks pretty happy here!
#52
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The only car accidents I've been in have been someone running a red light and t-boning me, and as a passenger in a 1972 Saab that hydro-planed into the rear of another car. Not a free climber or hang glider. Don't drink or smoke, and haven't frequented any hookers. Gosh, I sound boring! In fact, when I go to the doctor's office and they ask about my health history, it's boring too. No diseases, no operations, no medications, no allergies... I do have a pulse though.
Spouse asked if she wanted to learn to fly an airplane and take flying lessons, would I support her? I told her I would love that, and we could buy a plane too! (She hates to fly in a commercial jet, but would definitely support her doing this.) BTW, my son is a climber but he doesn't free climb outdoors.
Not sure I want to suggest to her that I would love to take in a track day. She's already offered to buy me a few laps at the local track using a third-party car. You know those Groupon deals where you can do 3 laps in a 911, Ferrari, or Lambo?
Looked into the HP on a Camry and Accord and much to my surprise they do come close. Appreciate all the suggestions.
At this point, I think she's waiting for me to come home with the car, and I'm at the point of finding the right car for me. Thanks for all of your suggestions. I really think we are getting closer.
G.
Spouse asked if she wanted to learn to fly an airplane and take flying lessons, would I support her? I told her I would love that, and we could buy a plane too! (She hates to fly in a commercial jet, but would definitely support her doing this.) BTW, my son is a climber but he doesn't free climb outdoors.
Not sure I want to suggest to her that I would love to take in a track day. She's already offered to buy me a few laps at the local track using a third-party car. You know those Groupon deals where you can do 3 laps in a 911, Ferrari, or Lambo?
Looked into the HP on a Camry and Accord and much to my surprise they do come close. Appreciate all the suggestions.
At this point, I think she's waiting for me to come home with the car, and I'm at the point of finding the right car for me. Thanks for all of your suggestions. I really think we are getting closer.
G.
BTW I've been a pilot for +40 years. I fly a Beech Bonanza, and I will tell you honestly the freedom of flight in your own plane, and the challenge of getting and maintaining flying proficiency is one of the greatest pleasures I've had.
Yes, I did fly right between those two columns in Monument Valley.
#53
Drifting
Update:
Had a discussion with my spouse today while at work and she said to me,
So...
Is there someway to promise that you won't drive too fast when that is in fact what these cars are designed for?
Had a discussion with my spouse today while at work and she said to me,
"If something happened to you (died today) and it was me that stood in your way from experiencing your dream, I don't think I could live with that. I would want you to have it!"
Thanks to all of you and your kind words, I told her that, "I appreciated her saying that, and it would make my life so much more complete to know that I could give her something that she has always wanted, if I knew that it would bring a smile to her face." She told me that she is scared that driving a P-car would kill me because I would drive it too fast.So...
Is there someway to promise that you won't drive too fast when that is in fact what these cars are designed for?
#55
Burning Brakes
I used to have a 928. The wife loved driving it (it was an automatic), loved the way it looked and generally didn't care when I bought parts. However, the list of things it needed kept growing, in inverse proportion to my motivation to do anything, especially after I tore my meniscus taking the rear calipers off to rebuild them. The biggest job that I couldn't stop thinking about was the timing belt, and I just could not get up the motivation to do it, nor pay someone else to do it.
So one night, after a couple beers I just came out with, "I am going to sell the 928, buy a more recent 911 with a stick, and drive it across country." To her credit she just said, "uh.....ok?" It probably helps that rarely do I spend anything on myself. But later I worked out the numbers, which were better than I thought they'd be originally because I paid next to nothing for the 928 and they seem to be appreciating. So, I went through with it. The hardest part was selling the 928. I am generally not a nostalgic person, but that was my first "fun" car. However, driving this beast from Cali to NJ was one of the best things I'd ever done.
Anyway, wife hates the new car. She hasn't driven a manual in years and sees that I'm a little nervous about her "re-learning" on my favorite car ever (I burn out the clutch enough). She liked the way the 928 looked (especially the pop up headlights). She doesn't care that the 928 was slow. I guess the point is, I want very little. She saw that I really wanted this, so she at least tolerated it. I wished she liked it more but it's obviously something that makes me very happy, so I assume she sees some value in me not being so grumpy all the time.
So one night, after a couple beers I just came out with, "I am going to sell the 928, buy a more recent 911 with a stick, and drive it across country." To her credit she just said, "uh.....ok?" It probably helps that rarely do I spend anything on myself. But later I worked out the numbers, which were better than I thought they'd be originally because I paid next to nothing for the 928 and they seem to be appreciating. So, I went through with it. The hardest part was selling the 928. I am generally not a nostalgic person, but that was my first "fun" car. However, driving this beast from Cali to NJ was one of the best things I'd ever done.
Anyway, wife hates the new car. She hasn't driven a manual in years and sees that I'm a little nervous about her "re-learning" on my favorite car ever (I burn out the clutch enough). She liked the way the 928 looked (especially the pop up headlights). She doesn't care that the 928 was slow. I guess the point is, I want very little. She saw that I really wanted this, so she at least tolerated it. I wished she liked it more but it's obviously something that makes me very happy, so I assume she sees some value in me not being so grumpy all the time.
#56
Sure, it's quick accelerating. It's fast around curves. It'll stop very quickly. It has a top speed that most of us will never see.
But all these things make it safe and competent when driven normally. There are a lot of electronic nannies available on modern cars of all makes, models, and price points. But how many of them are truly as competent as a 996? If you had to avoid a deer, what would you rather be in, a 996 or a recent Accord (or similar)? I know my answer.
You can promise that you won't drive too fast, but I'd try and stress the competence of these cars.
#58
The only car accidents I've been in have been someone running a red light and t-boning me, and as a passenger in a 1972 Saab that hydro-planed into the rear of another car. Not a free climber or hang glider. Don't drink or smoke, and haven't frequented any hookers. Gosh, I sound boring! In fact, when I go to the doctor's office and they ask about my health history, it's boring too. No diseases, no operations, no medications, no allergies... I do have a pulse though.
Spouse asked if she wanted to learn to fly an airplane and take flying lessons, would I support her? I told her I would love that, and we could buy a plane too! (She hates to fly in a commercial jet, but would definitely support her doing this.) BTW, my son is a climber but he doesn't free climb outdoors.
G.
Spouse asked if she wanted to learn to fly an airplane and take flying lessons, would I support her? I told her I would love that, and we could buy a plane too! (She hates to fly in a commercial jet, but would definitely support her doing this.) BTW, my son is a climber but he doesn't free climb outdoors.
G.
Your wife sounds like she gets it, and so do you. Go buy her an introductory flight and encourage the heck out of her if she wants to go through with getting her ticket. Sounds like she is ready to help you fulfill your dream of getting a Porsche also. Keep supporting each other and enjoy the adventure together, the memories from these journeys are priceless.
#59
I have told my wife this and we both believe it and it is the foundation of our marriage:
I would never insist on something I know you don't believe in.
This includes each other.
Hope that helps.
I would never insist on something I know you don't believe in.
This includes each other.
Hope that helps.
#60
Let me say this: This is the most competent automobile I've ever owned. By far.
Sure, it's quick accelerating. It's fast around curves. It'll stop very quickly. It has a top speed that most of us will never see.
But all these things make it safe and competent when driven normally. There are a lot of electronic nannies available on modern cars of all makes, models, and price points. But how many of them are truly as competent as a 996? If you had to avoid a deer, what would you rather be in, a 996 or a recent Accord (or similar)? I know my answer.
You can promise that you won't drive too fast, but I'd try and stress the competence of these cars.
Sure, it's quick accelerating. It's fast around curves. It'll stop very quickly. It has a top speed that most of us will never see.
But all these things make it safe and competent when driven normally. There are a lot of electronic nannies available on modern cars of all makes, models, and price points. But how many of them are truly as competent as a 996? If you had to avoid a deer, what would you rather be in, a 996 or a recent Accord (or similar)? I know my answer.
You can promise that you won't drive too fast, but I'd try and stress the competence of these cars.
I was traveling on business the last few days and rented a car at the airport to get home and to my office the next day. Hertz rents out 911's from time to time and I told my wife that I thought about renting one and parking it in the driveway to make her think it was mine. We had a good laugh.
I'm thinking she now knows it is inevitable.