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I wrote this on August 22, the day my car went back on the road, but didn't get it posted here until the25th. I got to fulfill my wish for a Howard Memorial Drive. My wife wondered why it was so important to me that I drive the car to work today (since we carpooled today so she had to ride in the teener). Well, I took off from work for about 45 minutes this afternoon and drove the nearest twisty road - 7 miles up to the Arizona Snow Bowl, then back again. It felt really good when I got to the end of the lower straight section and hit the first turn at 40 when it was marked 30, followed by some nice S turns at 45. I kept the radio off - just enjoyed listening to the car. All the way up and back I kept hearing "Tequila Sunrise" in my head. I smiled the whole drive. I kept looking for a deer to come out of the forest like in Howard's canyon run. It didn't happen, but I would not have been surprised. Well, here's to you Howard. I still can't believe I'm not gonna see you in Moab, but I could feel your presence today.
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