Thoughts on ageing, When is it time ti call it quits? |
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Thoughts on ageing, When is it time ti call it quits? |
Pat Garvey |
Mar 23 2009, 07:25 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
I bring this thread up on this forum because it's the forum I came to originally.
We, who have owned these beasts for many years (37 in my case) must reach a point where we have to consider moving on. Not all, but I personally am having questions about this. I bring this up here because I am a CW & will always be. But, I have been thinking lately (six months or so) - is it time to put 2 nice cars into someone else's responsibility? I keep buying new parts, but never get around to installing them. Hell, I don't even need them! But, in the last year my interest is wanning. I don't have the physical capabilities to do what I used to, and I won't pay someone else to do what I KNOW how to do. I also have other interests, namely model railroading, which I've been involved in since before Porsches (do I sound like Jon Lowe?). I also don't have the urgency to do anything on the Porsches. I just don't think I care anymore, at least not enough. Used to be, when the garage temp rose above 50, I was there. Not any more. So, I'm asking for some opinions here. I will take all of them seriously. Should I get out? I'm inclined to do so. Can something re-awake the fire? I wonder. Your opinions are appreciated & welcomed. I'm on the brink. |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Mar 24 2009, 09:53 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,898 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
I too of course have made a lifetime commitment to the 914 and will NEVER be without one. One of the things that continues to rekindle my interest is owning and enjoying a different kind of car. Those other cars make me look back at the 914 and actually appreciate it much more, as some say "variety is the spice of life"
The car shows always do it because it gives one the opportunity to reflect upon the cleanliness and perfection of the 914 and try to bring it to the next higher level, enjoying the pickiness of perfection. I always find SOMETHING that I really enjoy improving, or that special part to search for that just makes the car so much more special to me. I am just a 914 kind of guy and that commitment has changed and conditioned my life to be what I am (good or bad!!!!) Pat I could just not imagine you without a 914 even if it is only a car in your garage that you occasionally remove the cover and wink at! The car has been part of your life and needs to continue to be. (just look at the car and remember the last twenty plus years of your life!!) |
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