Porsche Therapy
10-28-2019, 09:23 AM
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Porsche Therapy
Always loved driving since the day i got my license 40+ years ago, but until i started driving my first Porsche (03 4s) 7 months ago i had never experienced “That Feeling” you get when a 996 is put through its paces. In my case with a 6 speed manual. We talk about smiles per mile, but its bigger than that for me.
The past few weeks my ability to get behind the wheel has been severely restricted as i help my wife through a serious medical issue. Watching a loved one suffer, playing the required role of caregiver, picking up other responsibilities, all take its toll both physically and mentally.
Yesterday, after a very long and stressful week, i got behind the wheel and took a short joy ride. WOW!! The mental serenity this car gives me when i push it is beyond words. I know therapy/comfort animals are all the rage these days, but for me its my Porsche.
I can only hope others get the same enjoyment and mental serenity that i get out of a spirited drive. Cant imagine putting it away for the winter, i need the therapy!
The past few weeks my ability to get behind the wheel has been severely restricted as i help my wife through a serious medical issue. Watching a loved one suffer, playing the required role of caregiver, picking up other responsibilities, all take its toll both physically and mentally.
Yesterday, after a very long and stressful week, i got behind the wheel and took a short joy ride. WOW!! The mental serenity this car gives me when i push it is beyond words. I know therapy/comfort animals are all the rage these days, but for me its my Porsche.
I can only hope others get the same enjoyment and mental serenity that i get out of a spirited drive. Cant imagine putting it away for the winter, i need the therapy!
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10-28-2019, 10:13 AM
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Always loved driving since the day i got my license 40+ years ago, but until i started driving my first Porsche (03 4s) 7 months ago i had never experienced “That Feeling” you get when a 996 is put through its paces. In my case with a 6 speed manual. We talk about smiles per mile, but its bigger than that for me.
The past few weeks my ability to get behind the wheel has been severely restricted as i help my wife through a serious medical issue. Watching a loved one suffer, playing the required role of caregiver, picking up other responsibilities, all take its toll both physically and mentally.
Yesterday, after a very long and stressful week, i got behind the wheel and took a short joy ride. WOW!! The mental serenity this car gives me when i push it is beyond words. I know therapy/comfort animals are all the rage these days, but for me its my Porsche.
I can only hope others get the same enjoyment and mental serenity that i get out of a spirited drive. Cant imagine putting it away for the winter, i need the therapy!
The past few weeks my ability to get behind the wheel has been severely restricted as i help my wife through a serious medical issue. Watching a loved one suffer, playing the required role of caregiver, picking up other responsibilities, all take its toll both physically and mentally.
Yesterday, after a very long and stressful week, i got behind the wheel and took a short joy ride. WOW!! The mental serenity this car gives me when i push it is beyond words. I know therapy/comfort animals are all the rage these days, but for me its my Porsche.
I can only hope others get the same enjoyment and mental serenity that i get out of a spirited drive. Cant imagine putting it away for the winter, i need the therapy!
Well wishes for the wife's recovery and for you.
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10-28-2019, 10:22 AM
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I used to never look forward to Mondays, but nowadays (especially after a stressful weekend) I know first thing I get to get up extra early while it's still dark, open the garage door, and see my C4S just waiting for me. Pop in, fire it up to hear the glorious PSE, and head out to work. I typically leave my Tip in 'auto' mode but lately most mornings I'll put it in 'manual' just to keep it more interesting. I really have never been a manual guy simply because most of my working career I've been stuck driving in Houston traffic, but the more I drive a car like this, I see where you really get more enjoyment from rowing the gears. Now that my commute is about 7 miles and 12-14 minutes, definitely thinking of 6MT when I trade up in a year or two for a 997.2/991.1...
Well wishes to your wife. Good on you for taking such good care of her.
Well wishes to your wife. Good on you for taking such good care of her.
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10-28-2019, 10:25 AM
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10-28-2019, 10:29 AM
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Well said - I get it 100% and totally agree! Good luck to you and your wife with your latest life challenge 
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10-28-2019, 01:23 PM
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^^^ THIS !! A real good friend of mine who last year had a double lung transplant, was contemplating on selling his 996 as he was waiting on the transplant list and getting prepared for the transplant.. We had been on numerous drives with his 02 tanks or Inogen in tow for the last several years as his lung disease worsened. But I advised him to hang on to the Porsche for therapy after the transplant, because I knew of the therapeutic effect it had on me 5 years ago after my Triple By-pass. He has thanked me several times for talking him out of selling the 996. And I still find that a good 20 min drive sometimes at night for no good reason does wonders !!
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10-28-2019, 03:29 PM
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10-28-2019, 04:58 PM
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We go for an evening drive with the top down even when its 40 degrees out! Seat heater windows up wind screen, she cuddles up in a fleece! She throws her arms up as we hit the curves around the ramps, SO MUCH JOY!
Best thing when I'm feeling down!
Best thing when I'm feeling down!
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10-28-2019, 05:18 PM
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Great post, thanks for sharing! I often think I’m the only that lives driving as much as I do; I have four vehicles I have tagged and registered and all of them are sports coupes or motorcycles.. not a truck, suv or sedan in my stable. so yeah, it’s all about having a fun thing to drive. Glad I’m not alone, cheers!
And sending good vibes to you and the wife!
And sending good vibes to you and the wife!
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10-28-2019, 10:05 PM
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Great post - I feel the same way. Amazing how a 20 minute drive can be a great antidote for a bad day. These cars are amazing...
@optionman1 - best wishes on your wife’s recovery!
Daryll
@optionman1 - best wishes on your wife’s recovery!
Daryll
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10-31-2019, 01:27 PM
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Best wishes to your wife's recovery, and yes, vitamin P therapy is necessary, that's why my 996 is turning over 193k today 
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11-02-2019, 10:49 PM
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Three Wheelin'
20 Minutes isn't long enough to warm the motor up properly. (that's my story and I'm sticking to it.. ) So my runs to the store usually
take about an hour and for some reason I have to get gas.. And the "Store" is 2 miles from my house..
take about an hour and for some reason I have to get gas.. And the "Store" is 2 miles from my house..
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