WOOHOO! Across the state and back..., in two days, with some twisty roads, too Options

[red914]

first, let me apologize for not having any pictures. that said, let me say that 914s are super fun! i drove on saturday morning from Poulsbo, took the Bainbridge Island ferry to Seattle, then crossed the state. I went to visit a friend in Coeur d'Alene, who is in town from China. haven't seen him in two years, have known each other for about 36 years.

i got to meet Levi and his wife Michelle (forgive any misspellings, Levi) at the Good Guys auto show in Spokane! I got to finally buy Levi the beer i owe him and we talked about, believe it or not, cars. specifically 914s. go figure. He is a great guy, and has a gorgeous '66 Chevelle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (Levi, keep the 2.0 liter!)

stopped at the Barnes and Noble in the Spokane Valley to pick up the October Excellence (they were out near my house), then on to Cd'A. Sunday morning, in the rain, drove to St. Maries to see my grandmother and anunt and uncle. hiway 3 is windy, up and down, and a hoot to drive. then, turning my bow west, i headed home. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Observations:

driving with the top off is a blast. and Kevin, i used sunscreen, but not enough! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

my 914 really likes high speed cruising compared to around town. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (mileage in the low 30s compared to the low 20s)

people almost always look and smile (except the tail dragger on the I-90 floating bridge that i passed last night while trying to make a ferry) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

it is always worth it to meet up with an old friend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)

thanks to you all for sharing with me the knowledge and confidence to drive and sort of maintain this car. oh, and for indulging me in a longwinded report with no pictures!