When I bought this car at the beginning of March, I said right away that I was going to commute in it when the weather was right -- and it was "casual Friday." ;-)
So today was the day, and I'm thrilled with the small milestone. It's 14 miles from the house, and I stayed away from the interstate. Still, it was via a 6-lane, very busy thoroughfare.
The percentage chance of rain today is zero, but I'm still making a small spot in the warehouse to shelter it just in case!
Happy Friday, y'all.
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That's the way.
Hey, that's not really work! Well done.
-=theron
@Theron Indeed, the entire day felt like the last day before Christmas holidays — not much serious work done. ;-)
@Wulfrik (John) posted:@Theron Indeed, the entire day felt like the last day before Christmas holidays — not much serious work done. ;-)
Not when you move your office desk and chair closer to the window and stare out the window at your car all day. Or take your laptop outside and sit in the car all day.
@Robert M I’ve got that covered. In the photo, about 22 feet away from the tail of the Spyder, is my office. All glass walls, with my desk angled a bit to the car. I’m fortunate. 😉
@Wulfrik (John) posted:@Robert M I’ve got that covered. In the photo, about 22 feet away from the tail of the Spyder, is my office. All glass walls, with my desk angled a bit to the car. I’m fortunate. 😉
Behind the word "Sonitrol" or are the shrubs coming out this week?
I remember driving my '46 Ford Street Rod to work back in the mid-1970's.
My wife and I worked at a semi-secure "Gummint Installation" which had guard buildings where you get in or out of the parking lot.
Something like the second day I drove it to work we walked out to go home and the car was surrounded by security vehicles so I couldn't move it. We walked up and I asked if there was a problem and was told by the guy in charge, "No, no problem. We just wanted to know who the driver was so we could tell him he doesn't have a window pass and write him up."
I had totally forgotten that - My bad, and I told him so - But the guards were cool, checked our badges, called in to see if I was a "good guy" and when told I probably was they even had a window sticker to put on, once I signed for it.
At least I didn't get any further hassles after that and they always gave me a big wave going in and out - And I would give them a blast on the pipes.
@Robert M 
No bushes in front of my office!
@Gordon Nichols Isn't it great how cool cars usually bring out the best in people? Smiles, friendly honks, and waves whenever I drive my '54 Chevy pickup, and now the same with the Spyder. 
Everyone at your office is going to be asking who owns it
@WNGD It's a small office, so everyone knows it's my car, and it was in the spot I normally park in. I was surprised by how many cars stopped to look at it, and even had three different guys get out, walk around it, and take photos. It was a fun day.
@Wulfrik (John) posted:@WNGD It's a small office, so everyone knows it's my car, and it was in the spot I normally park in. I was surprised by how many cars stopped to look at it, and even had three different guys get out, walk around it, and take photos. It was a fun day.
Welcome to the Spyder world. It happens a lot, especially when you haven't got the time. When you are leisurely putting around on your days off, nobody talks to you. But when you get a splash of gas and on a mission, "Excuse me, what year/brand is that?"
@DannyP Yep! I've had a '54 Chevrolet pickup for about 20 years, and folks always wave and honk -- and when I'm stopped at Lowes or a gas station, it's always questions and conversation, which I love. With the truck, it typically starts out as, "My uncle had one of these on the farm," or, "I learned to drive on a truck like this." The Spyder, however, seems to garner a larger cross section of the population's attention, and that's been fun.
