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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. |
914runnow |
Mar 29 2009, 12:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 340 Joined: 19-April 04 From: Modesto California Member No.: 1,948 Region Association: None |
I keep buying new parts, but never get around to installing them. Hell, I don't even need them!
Should I get out? I'm inclined to do so. Can something re-awake the fire? I wonder. I'm on the brink. [/quote] Guess I will play the 'Bad Guy'......... Sounds as if it is time...to part ways with your toyz...we will out grow them or out age them....Physically OR mentally......at some point in time...... Sell your 914 to someone in Europe..so your attachment is across the pond.... (seems it ways heavy on your mind)..... Next use the sale monies for a vacay -hot tub- deck- cruise- in home theatre .. You get the picture...Something you will use or enjoy....NOW !! Plus gain some more parking space AND mind space by these vehicles being vacated from your day to day/ hour to hour....... No Wouldah> Shouldah> Couldah....Just go forward and enjoy life..... |
Pat Garvey |
Mar 29 2009, 07:09 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 |
[quote name='914runnow' date='Mar 29 2009, 12:36 PM' post='1151433']
I keep buying new parts, but never get around to installing them. Hell, I don't even need them! Should I get out? I'm inclined to do so. Can something re-awake the fire? I wonder. I'm on the brink. [/quote] Guess I will play the 'Bad Guy'......... Sounds as if it is time...to part ways with your toyz...we will out grow them or out age them....Physically OR mentally......at some point in time...... Sell your 914 to someone in Europe..so your attachment is across the pond.... (seems it ways heavy on your mind)..... Next use the sale monies for a vacay -hot tub- deck- cruise- in home theatre .. You get the picture...Something you will use or enjoy....NOW !! Plus gain some more parking space AND mind space by these vehicles being vacated from your day to day/ hour to hour....... No Wouldah> Shouldah> Couldah....Just go forward and enjoy life..... [/quote] You aren't the bad guy, and I understand what you're saying. But I already have those things (vacy, hot tub, deck, etc.). Had them for years & even they have lost my interest. Parking space would be nice. I haven't had my car in the garage since 1979! No, I think I'll give it one more year, though the 911 must go. I'll pretty up the 914 this year, drive it all summer, and see what happens in the fall. Your Euro sale thing is interesting! Anyone need a nice 73T with shifting prob's. Oh man, I'll miss that car. Pat |
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