Mt Tam I am's Driving Journal

GaleForce · 01-01-2013, 09:07 AM

That is an absolutely stunning vehicle!

blackcherry20 · 01-01-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

That is an absolutely stunning vehicle!

sigh.

I forgot for a long long time how much i liked cars....having children distracted me but I'm back

they make me smile

Mt Tam I am · 01-01-2013, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

That is an absolutely stunning vehicle!

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackcherry20

sigh.

I forgot for a long long time how much i liked cars....having children distracted me but I'm back

they make me smile

Thanks to both of you. Happy New Year.

Mt Tam I am · 01-01-2013, 10:10 PM

Today is my 19th anniversary, so I washed my car and went out for a wonderful meal with all the stops pulled out. The valet parked my Z next to a Ferrari California on the way in. Oysters Bingo led off but I digress.

We left and got behind a fast moving Subaru. He pulled over after a short distance and I took off. Normally my little lady does not like fast driving and will voice her dissatisfaction, but tonight was different. After three clear miles we encountered cars. I had turned off VDC and was thinking about passing, but out of respect for her I resigned myself to following some jerks.
When she said surprisingly "Aren't you going to pass this guy?" I did not think twice. I flew past him setting me up for the next car to pass. Perfect except now I have made my honey uncomfortable by going over 80 MPH in the dark, passing. I slowed down a bit and we were again alone on the road for a clear ride home.

She is a keeper.

blackcherry20 · 01-02-2013, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Today is my 19th anniversary, so I washed my car and went out for a wonderful meal with all the stops pulled out. The valet parked my Z next to a Ferrari California on the way in. Oysters Bingo led off but I digress.

We left and got behind a fast moving Subaru. He pulled over after a short distance and I took off. Normally my little lady does not like fast driving and will voice her dissatisfaction, but tonight was different. After three clear miles we encountered cars. I had turned off VDC and was thinking about passing, but out of respect for her I resigned myself to following some jerks.
When she said surprisingly "Aren't you going to pass this guy?" I did not think twice. I flew past him setting me up for the next car to pass. Perfect except now I have made my honey uncomfortable by going over 80 MPH in the dark, passing. I slowed down a bit and we were again alone on the road for a clear ride home.

She is a keeper.

Congrats on the anniversary

I am guessing you decided awhile ago that she was a keeper!

And I am guessing she goosed you to pass because she knows you after 19 years

Mt Tam I am · 01-02-2013, 12:48 PM

So it is 45 degrees, clear and sunny yet moisture remains under the trees.
I got the message my Fob battery is low and will need to deal with it.

I got right out onto the road, tested the brakes when somebody failed to look, he waved sorry, and back on the gas I went. Briefly stuck behind someone before they went left and I right. I wound out second gear hit third, slowed for a turn and back hard on the gas. This kept up until I met a mini cooper who was hussling along. He did not pull off but slowed and let me by him so he could try and keep up with me. I never saw him again until we got to the stop light and a string of cars.

I hope Walgreens has the battery I need.

blackcherry20 · 01-02-2013, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

So it is 45 degrees, clear and sunny yet moisture remains under the trees.
I got the message my Fob battery is low and will need to deal with it.

I got right out onto the road, tested the brakes when somebody failed to look, he waved sorry, and back on the gas I went. Briefly stuck behind someone before they went left and I right. I wound out second gear hit third, slowed for a turn and back hard on the gas. This kept up until I met a mini cooper who was hussling along. He did not pull off but slowed and let me by him so he could try and keep up with me. I never saw him again until we got to the stop light and a string of cars.

I hope Walgreens has the battery I need.

i got it. Haiku. You write haiku paragraphs

Mt Tam I am · 01-04-2013, 12:11 PM

Yesterday was full of (sounds like a broken record) Prius. One after the other kept poping out. I got past one and got stuck behind another a half mile later. He turned and another was ahead of him. This one pulled over (seventh time in my life) when another was just ahead. WTF! At this moment I thought I saw yet another one, only it was a the Honda one.

The road conditions were perfect and I tried to go past my house and keep driving, but after a mile, with too many slow cars to get past, I went home.

Hookah · 01-29-2013, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Today is my 19th anniversary, so I washed my car and went out for a wonderful meal with all the stops pulled out. The valet parked my Z next to a Ferrari California on the way in. Oysters Bingo led off but I digress.

We left and got behind a fast moving Subaru. He pulled over after a short distance and I took off. Normally my little lady does not like fast driving and will voice her dissatisfaction, but tonight was different. After three clear miles we encountered cars. I had turned off VDC and was thinking about passing, but out of respect for her I resigned myself to following some jerks.
When she said surprisingly "Aren't you going to pass this guy?" I did not think twice. I flew past him setting me up for the next car to pass. Perfect except now I have made my honey uncomfortable by going over 80 MPH in the dark, passing. I slowed down a bit and we were again alone on the road for a clear ride home.

She is a keeper.

I actually stood up from my chair and clapped at this part

I just saw your thread and I enjoy reading all of it. Keep up the great work! I watched the entire top of the morning video. I thought it was great, but might be more thrilling if you place your camera the way you do on the track.

Mt Tam I am · 01-31-2013, 11:15 AM

A few days ago I was tired and told myself to just relax and drive home. This started out fine too. I must have been 8th in a string of slow moving cars. When I got to the first real turn on the way home I had but one car before me. It was that type of car, that I hate most. Suddenly my fatigue seemed to turn to "hey pull over".

In what has become a carbon copy of past stories, I waited and passed the car where I always pass cars (the only safe place really), and then flew home from here.

Oddly, my mentality in the moment was that of being chased. If I was, they never caught me. I felt this still as I pulled into the garage. It added a weird element.

blackcherry20 · 01-31-2013, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

A few days ago I was tired and told myself to just relax and drive home. This started out fine too. I must have been 8th in a string of slow moving cars. When I got to the first real turn on the way home I had but one car before me. It was that type of car, that I hate most. Suddenly my fatigue seemed to turn to "hey pull over".

In what has become a carbon copy of past stories, I waited and passed the car where I always pass cars (the only safe place really), and then flew home from here.

Oddly, my mentality in the moment was that of being chased. If I was, they never caught me. I felt this still as I pulled into the garage. It added a weird element.

good things come to those who wait. Patience grasshopper.

lol!

Hookah · 02-01-2013, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

A few days ago I was tired and told myself to just relax and drive home. This started out fine too. I must have been 8th in a string of slow moving cars. When I got to the first real turn on the way home I had but one car before me. It was that type of car, that I hate most. Suddenly my fatigue seemed to turn to "hey pull over".

In what has become a carbon copy of past stories, I waited and passed the car where I always pass cars (the only safe place really), and then flew home from here.

Oddly, my mentality in the moment was that of being chased. If I was, they never caught me. I felt this still as I pulled into the garage. It added a weird element.

I love and hate this feeling. Sometimes I get super paranoid and slow down or pull over or something because I must find out if they are following/chasing.....

01-01-2013, 09:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
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01-01-2013, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3845	Today is my 19th anniversary, so I washed my car and went out for a wonderful meal with all the stops pulled out. The valet parked my Z next to a Ferrari California on the way in. Oysters Bingo led off but I digress. We left and got behind a fast moving Subaru. He pulled over after a short distance and I took off. Normally my little lady does not like fast driving and will voice her dissatisfaction, but tonight was different. After three clear miles we encountered cars. I had turned off VDC and was thinking about passing, but out of respect for her I resigned myself to following some jerks. When she said surprisingly "Aren't you going to pass this guy?" I did not think twice. I flew past him setting me up for the next car to pass. Perfect except now I have made my honey uncomfortable by going over 80 MPH in the dark, passing. I slowed down a bit and we were again alone on the road for a clear ride home. She is a keeper. GaleForce, blackcherry20 and windlan947 like this. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

01-02-2013, 12:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3845	So it is 45 degrees, clear and sunny yet moisture remains under the trees. I got the message my Fob battery is low and will need to deal with it. I got right out onto the road, tested the brakes when somebody failed to look, he waved sorry, and back on the gas I went. Briefly stuck behind someone before they went left and I right. I wound out second gear hit third, slowed for a turn and back hard on the gas. This kept up until I met a mini cooper who was hussling along. He did not pull off but slowed and let me by him so he could try and keep up with me. I never saw him again until we got to the stop light and a string of cars. I hope Walgreens has the battery I need. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

01-04-2013, 12:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3845	Yesterday was full of (sounds like a broken record) Prius. One after the other kept poping out. I got past one and got stuck behind another a half mile later. He turned and another was ahead of him. This one pulled over (seventh time in my life) when another was just ahead. WTF! At this moment I thought I saw yet another one, only it was a the Honda one. The road conditions were perfect and I tried to go past my house and keep driving, but after a mile, with too many slow cars to get past, I went home. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber Last edited by Mt Tam I am; 01-04-2013 at 12:22 PM.

01-31-2013, 11:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3845	A few days ago I was tired and told myself to just relax and drive home. This started out fine too. I must have been 8th in a string of slow moving cars. When I got to the first real turn on the way home I had but one car before me. It was that type of car, that I hate most. Suddenly my fatigue seemed to turn to "hey pull over". In what has become a carbon copy of past stories, I waited and passed the car where I always pass cars (the only safe place really), and then flew home from here. Oddly, my mentality in the moment was that of being chased. If I was, they never caught me. I felt this still as I pulled into the garage. It added a weird element. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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