It's a beautiful Spring day here

Apr 18, 2019,10:33 AM
 

It's the kind of day that says "Come outside for awhile" and so we did. Now the flowers are slightly interesting, but today I needed a bit more pulse-raising activity. I think it was Nicolas' post from Geneva that said "get outside" to me. So we broke open the spare garage and fired up the Elan.


A 20-minute drive down the highway got it all warmed up, the tires round again, and engine eager to work. For 10 minutes we followed a black Porsche BLTZ996 down the road at 85 - his car snarling like a swarm of angry bees and mine humming almost silently. One drawback of this car is its restrained exhaust note.



Of course, that ended with a 1.5 minute stop light, 8 lanes, 3 pedestrians crossing with glacial speed, and so on. Yawn.



But very soon we were at the water's edge, viewing birds, bay, mountains and wild flowers.



We did some airplane-spotting



and of course, some car-spotting



Got in a bit more blue from the bay



Then headed for home, just in time for the 10 - 10 shot.



1991 Lotus Elan + Ochs und Jr moonphase + iPhone6 + wife + Cazalea 


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What a beautiful day!

 
 By: KMII : April 18th, 2019-10:50
Making me yearn for the times when I just used to go for a drive. Will come again at some point 😊

Yes, there are periods in life when other things take over your days, but leisure will come again

 
 By: cazalea : April 18th, 2019-10:54
you'll have all the time in the world to collect odd watches, like this one: I wish I could remember what I have done with it! Mike ...  

That one’s definitely on the list πŸ˜‰

 
 By: KMII : April 18th, 2019-10:57
Thanks for the encouraging words, Mike! I know you’re right and am looking forward to these times πŸ˜‰ As for watches - just got a Vostok with a modified Zenith Cal. 135 movement the other day and I am sure more will follow πŸ‘πŸ» Have a great weekend! ... 

The airplane shot....

 
 By: InHavenPro : April 18th, 2019-11:24
is majestic . Cheers, Filip

Thanks - only possible from a convertible

 
 By: cazalea : April 18th, 2019-23:20
(although that's not a very good rationale to buy one, is it?) Cheers, Cazalea