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Posted by: porschetub Nov 21 2016, 02:35 AM

2 years since my wife passed away and its been a rough road,didn't want to dwell on it then thought YTF not ,packed her up in the passenger seat floor and went for a blast in the 914.
Remember when she was told she had little time left I showed her a pic of the car and she said "you have to have it" we gave it all and I managed to buy it before the time.
Amazing lady ,mother and partner car/girl reckon it was fitting to take her for a run .

Posted by: maddin Nov 21 2016, 02:59 AM

AWESOME!!!
I'd do exactly the same!

Posted by: porschetub Nov 21 2016, 03:08 AM

Thanks ....the six was on song after tuning, my GF and kids agreed it was a great idea.

Posted by: maddin Nov 21 2016, 03:32 AM

hope my engine will be singing too sometime soon. Being rebuilt at the moment...can't wait!

Posted by: mepstein Nov 21 2016, 05:32 AM

Good for you. What ever makes you happy is the right thing to do.

Posted by: gereed75 Nov 21 2016, 05:59 AM

Hmmmm. I have one of those also.......an urn I mean. At one year I have no use for it. Maybe in time. Not easy is it??

So glad that the six is running and giving u gratification. My wife was thrilled when I found the six that matched the one we had 1976 to 1983. Wrenching on it has been some therapy and running it is a good memory. Funny how cars can take you to the grocery and take you back in time too

......now back to your regularly scheduled program......

Posted by: RobW Nov 21 2016, 06:35 AM

The good ones never leave us.

Posted by: Dion Nov 21 2016, 07:28 AM

Just.....Awesome.

Posted by: Frankvw Nov 21 2016, 07:30 AM

Wow. nice thing to do !

Posted by: 76-914 Nov 21 2016, 09:56 AM

If your weird, I'm weird. My Dad and I had many a good time in the garage. A few month's after he passed I put his ashes on a shelf in the garage. It made me feel better once we were in the garage together again.

Posted by: Mueller Nov 21 2016, 10:07 AM

Nice thread to read..thanks for sharing, my father-in-law sits up on a table in our front room, I say hi to him once in a while

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Posted by: Perry Kiehl Nov 22 2016, 11:26 AM

Lovely Dean! Very touching.

Posted by: porbmw Nov 22 2016, 12:18 PM

Nicely done! I am sure that you found solace in the ride.
I have asked my wife and kids to make sure that my teener stays in the family, that they discreetly store a few of my ashes in its' ashtray, and take me out for the occasional drive.
Take care.

Posted by: 6freak Nov 22 2016, 12:42 PM

makes a fella choke up a bit

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 22 2016, 12:43 PM

Posted by: Jamie Nov 22 2016, 06:43 PM

I don't find this weird at all! I lost my angel on earth of 43 yrs. to cancer 9 yrs. ago, and we had many good outings with my 914 with our local Porsche club during the years before the end. Shortly after she died I started having flashbacks to Vietnam for the first time, more than 50 yrs ago, and as a Ranger I had memories I didn't ever want to revisit. Clinical depression is now often labeled PTSD, and I knew the symptoms well. Shortly thereafter I special ordered a 2008 Cayman, and waiting the 6 mos. for it to arrive helped me suffer through that first winter alone. Now both the 914 and Cayman have special memories almost every time I drive, although I hadn't considered taking her urn for a spin. We began our life together in my Bugeye Sprite, so a small sportscar has a special place in my memories of youth and love.


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Posted by: yellow75 Nov 22 2016, 07:15 PM

not the same as a wife, but I have a baggie with my dogs ashes in it in my glove box. He loved to go for rides. Now he goes everywhere I go. Sorry for your loss man.

Posted by: porschetub Nov 22 2016, 07:19 PM

Jamie thanks ,never expected a response like this,thanks to all,I was a hard day for me and my idea made me feel good.....
My wife also was taken by cancer WAY to early @ 53yrs ,yep been through depression also,NO one can offer the best advise cause in those lonely times you are totally on your own with your thoughts.
Funny my wife loved fishing and after many requests I bought a small outboard boat and we used to go out and have some great times...she would catch and I would bait and clear the hooks,thought about spreading her ashes on the sea using that same boat.
This won't be happening but the boat will be up for sale soon.

Posted by: 914Sixer Nov 22 2016, 07:25 PM

Not a dry eye in the house !

Posted by: Jamie Nov 22 2016, 09:17 PM

Of course after 43 yrs. together, the first thing an old guy misses is his gourmet cook!