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JohnR. (Rivee)
Member
Username: Rivee
Post Number: 258
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 10:53 pm: | |
Jeff,
Very well said. I only wish I could have said it as elegant.
Vince, very true as well
chaz, nothing to be ashamed about being from the UK. Your country, as well as mine, assimilate with each other in many ideals and freedoms not many other countries have or will allow their citizens to have |
Branko Medenica (Branko)
Junior Member
Username: Branko
Post Number: 111
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 9:48 pm: | |
JohnR and Steven, thanks for the great posts. I have made that run on Hwy 1 to Big Sur from Monterey, absolutely beautiful! But now live in Alabama. At least I still have my Ferrari. |
Ron Vallejo (Ron328)
Member
Username: Ron328
Post Number: 256
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 4:24 pm: | |
Agree with everyone. Thanks to America and most esp. the One above!
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BILL CHIUSANO (My355)
Junior Member
Username: My355
Post Number: 180
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 3:50 am: | |
Ditto that.....the same thoughts I had just last week.( I did stop and say to myself ....hey at least I have a Ferrari to complain about)
Thanks for the reminder "An attitude of gratitude"
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PeterS (Peters)
Intermediate Member
Username: Peters
Post Number: 1279
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 12:24 am: | |
I'm on my second 308. I had a '85 GTS Quatro. I sold it when I bought a Cessna 172 and a clunker 150. Owning the planes made the 308 seem real inexpensive! I sold the planes two years ago and started looking for an extremely early '77 Euro 308 until I found it. What I learned is that if you have an item you really like, never get rid of it, even if it gives you trouble from time to time (like a woman). I hated selling the Quatro. Every day I wake up and realize I could be gone tomorrow......... or be a boat owner. |
Drstranglove (Drstranglove)
Member
Username: Drstranglove
Post Number: 790
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 10:37 pm: | |
If I ever get mine back in one piece, I will let you know.
DrS |
Dr. Erik Nielsen (Judge4re)
Junior Member
Username: Judge4re
Post Number: 155
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 9:10 pm: | |
I agree with Vince, the ability to do what you want, when you want, is far more important than actually getting it.
"Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness". Key is the pursuit, not getting there. |
Vince (Manatee)
Member
Username: Manatee
Post Number: 308
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 9:06 pm: | |
I feel lucky to be a US citizen, however I don't feel lucky about owning a Ferrari. I worked my butt off so that I could retire early and enjoy the fruits of my labours. |
Bart Duesler (The_bart)
Member
Username: The_bart
Post Number: 269
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 8:29 pm: | |
John,
I, like you, am blessed with so much good fortune. One must not forget that even when times go bad as it does from time to time.
My father told me the old saw, "I felt sorry for myself because I had no shoes until I met a man with no feet".
Bart |
Jeff Green (Carguy)
Member
Username: Carguy
Post Number: 424
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 7:59 pm: | |
I too feel very lucky to have a Ferrari. It's taken many years of small steps, and still my TR is low on the pecking order of desirable Ferraris. But it's MY car...I can hardly believe I own an exotic car. Today I went to Gingerman Raceway and took some quick laps in an F355....and I felt honered to be riding in it. The driver was so friendly and willing to share his experiences, and was obviously as happy sharing as I was receiving. These moments, for me at least, wash away my troubles and stresses in life - if only for a few moments.
The reason that Ferrari is still number 1 is not based on any one thing, but on many things. They evoke emotions like pride, jealousy, passion, and even lust. On the physical side they have incredible sounds, smells, and are like artwork with wheels. And they have rich history and heritage. The mystique is powerful even for those of us with first hand experience and who know the ins and outs of ownership. They transcend the purely physical world and seem to live on a higher plane of existance. Even the name F-E-R-R-A-R-I sounds great!
I feel that we are the lucky caretakers of the marque....who owe it to keep these cars alive, and in top shape. I hate to see neglected and trashed fcars...unless in a fcar boneyard sacraficing needed parts to other cars can continue "living".
When I drive my Testarossa I feel so fortunate. Those who know me say I don't smile much, but behind the wheel I'm usually grinning ear-to-ear. I'm on top of the world. Gotta love 'em. |
BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member
Username: Bobd
Post Number: 1446
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 7:59 pm: | |
JohnR, I took the Monterey to Big Sur drive 2 weeks ago... that's even a great drive in a rental Taurus! It's got to be one of the greatest drives in the world. You're right, we're quite fortunate to own these cars! |
Ben Cannon (Artherd)
Member
Username: Artherd
Post Number: 697
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 6:48 pm: | |
John- I don't even have one yet, and I feel lucky just to live in a world where these cars exist, and in a country (US) where like you said, literally anyone can expierence the pride of ownership one day.
Best!
Ben. |
Ron (Easy_rider)
Member
Username: Easy_rider
Post Number: 651
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 5:23 pm: | |
Chaz, there's a lot to love. Three cheers for baseball, apple pie and Ferraris in the good ole US of A.
J-L look forward to seeing you next Sunday. I should have some news by then. |
chaz richards (Chaa)
Junior Member
Username: Chaa
Post Number: 62
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 4:16 pm: | |
BLOODY ELL John was almost in tears there mate,a kind of lump in my throat.You had me wishing i was American,i could almost taste the applepie mate. Then i woke up from my daydream of sea breaze and coast line and back to the reality of this shithole of a country i call home.Thats one thing i admire about Americans it seems that no matter what creed or race you are if you are an American citizen you love your country.Nicely put dude.C |
Thomas I (Wax)
Junior Member
Username: Wax
Post Number: 68
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 4:06 pm: | |
Steven is my hero for today. |
Jack (Gilles27)
Intermediate Member
Username: Gilles27
Post Number: 1301
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 4:01 pm: | |
That's a great attitude. If you focus on the negatives in life, you can always find something to complain about, no matter how great your life is. Unfortunately for many people, it often takes a tragedy for them to make such a realization. My wife and I try and live our lives that way every day, appreciating the positives. |
Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member
Username: Enjoythemusic
Post Number: 646
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 3:53 pm: | |
John,
Many thanks for the reminder. An attitude of gratitude indeed my friend. A most humble thanks for keeping it real.
Personally, memories of being totally bankrupt (both financially and spiritually) keep things in check as once lived out of my car (AMC Concord DL if you must know) and slept on the beach due to not having a residence... ate out of the can (good ol' Chef Boyardee)... not sure where the next dollar was coming fom... or where i'd sleep next... or eat...
Taking a moment to truly open my eyes and soul... Family... friends...
Life today is filled with many joys. A flower in full bloom, a smile from a girlfriend, the scent of country air (mixed with weathered leather, hot metal and oil)...
Enjoy the Drive,
Steven R. Rochlin
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Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Member
Username: Jlm348
Post Number: 632
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 1:59 pm: | |
I completely agree. Every once in a while I complian about how things are going in my life. I then have to pause and say that I am the most blessed person on the planet. I am healthy, have good people around me and a FERRARI as well.
Things can be a lot worse.
JLM |
JohnR. (Rivee)
Member
Username: Rivee
Post Number: 256
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 1:54 pm: | |
The other day I was driving down the coast (hwy 1 to Big Sur from Monterey) and never passed another Fcar. It's rare to see another one on the road, anywhere I go. So I started to think about how fortunate I was to be able to afford to have an automobile such as a Ferrari.
I'm sure many people think as they watch me drive by that they hope someday they could have a machine as beautiful and proud as that.
Sometimes I get angry when something doesn't work right or doesn't do what I expect when I drive it, but then I have to stop and think about it.
What am I doing? Here I am, driving the car of my dreams (at least the manufacturer) and whining about it's performance or lack there of because a problem arises with something on or in the car.
So I have to stop and think about it and thank the man upstairs for the chance to live in the greatest country (United States)known to man, where the opportunity is limitless, and also thank him for the ability to be able to make a decent enough living to be able to fulfill a life long dream of mine, owning a Ferrari.
Thank You
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