Gordon Nichols posted:I feel truly blessed here in New England, since most of what we have are winding back roads that were originally cow paths so they meander a lot. Lots of hills, too, to break things up and make it all more interesting. From my driveway, I can be in a city (Boston or Providence) or at a quiet beach (New Hampshire or Lower Rhode Island) in about an hour, or I can go the other way and be in farm country in 5 minutes on roads where I seldom see another car. This is where I go, in 3'rd or 4'th gear, depending on mood and road, top up or top down I just get out there. It's a release for me.
These are the same roads that I ride on my bike, seldom worrying about traffic. It becomes Zen-Like out there, pedaling away the miles and seeing the occasional deer or hawk or (most likely) renegade groups of Wild Turkeys while watching the forests change from season to season. It's become quite the journey, but that's what life is all about, right?
Gordon,
I am truly blessed to even have the Luxury of buying this car. With the kids growing up, it has been 15 years since I owned a classic car. I am in SoCal but eventually we will be moving East, so hopefully I can enjoy the outdoors like you are currently doing. The reality of it is what once was an hour long trip to the beach is closer to two hours, due to traffic. Need to get more rural! It is great that you are using your car and enjoying life. Everyday is a treasure!
Brian