Songs that make you want to drive this car:
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I so don't "get" the car thing. At least not with respect to new ones. To me, cars are a necessary evil; expensive "utilities" that require maintenance. Were I inclined to spend my disposable income on a car ("for fun") it would be more "classic"... say, Pierce Arrow or Marmon. (dial up the Gershwin and Ellington and you'll get the full picture). 
I grumbled loudly about the "loud pipe" crowd with respect to motorcycles, but one of the great pleasures of my residence are the regular parades of "classic" cars. Lots of fun, as they are fully set on "cruise" and rarely speed or toss trash out of the car. And there are no "loud pipes" or blaring stereos that linger long after they've passed... (or herald their arrival!)
I grumbled loudly about the "loud pipe" crowd with respect to motorcycles, but one of the great pleasures of my residence are the regular parades of "classic" cars. Lots of fun, as they are fully set on "cruise" and rarely speed or toss trash out of the car. And there are no "loud pipes" or blaring stereos that linger long after they've passed... (or herald their arrival!)
Ashful
Minister of Fire
"The trouble with kids today is..."I so don't "get" the car thing. At least not with respect to new ones. To me, cars are a necessary evil; expensive "utilities" that require maintenance. Were I inclined to spend my disposable income on a car ("for fun") it would be more "classic"... say, Pierce Arrow or Marmon. (dial up the Gershwin and Ellington and you'll get the full picture).
I grumbled loudly about the "loud pipe" crowd with respect to motorcycles, but one of the great pleasures of my residence are the regular parades of "classic" cars. Lots of fun, as they are fully set on "cruise" and rarely speed or toss trash out of the car. And there are no "loud pipes" or blaring stereos that linger long after they've passed... (or herald their arrival!)
OK, so you don't like motorcycles (unless they might just be idling by so you don't notice), you think rodeo is stupid, you really have no use for cars...what else? Is there anything that males might typically become involved with and passionate about that you would find acceptable? Ballet, perhaps? Maybe synchronized swimming?
I sympathize with the loud motorcyle noise. I live on a 2 lane state road, heading away from populated area's. Why are motorcyles exempt from noise restriction rules? Are there any?
Ashful
Minister of Fire
I used to live in an 1880's Victorian house, set about 15 feet off a similar 2-lane state road, which became very busy with motorcycles (clubs) on weekends. I agree, they were very annoying, sometimes actually painful to the ears. I do not believe they're legally exempt, but I think the stat cops that policed our road just didn't want to bother with it.
Oooh Fossil, you so don't "get me"!
1.) As I said in my first post, I think motorcycles are a lot of fun. (my brother has one and so do several of my friends; most are members of the antique motorcycle clubs. Interestingly, when I grumbled about the "loud pipe" thing they were among the first to tell members to, "cool it")
2.) I object to the crowd whose "pipes" are barely muffled and who seem to think that their enjoyment of the "loud pipe" thing supercedes respect for those who live in the homes that face the very roads they roar down with clueless impunity. I'm not alone in this stance, and we're not all "uptight *holes. (which one of us is painting with the "broad brush" now?)
3.) I love rodeo. I had horses for many years, actually. I love reining, roping, and gymkhana. But antagonizing horses/bulls to explode in pain-induced reactions? No way! Inflicting pain and fear on animals to incite an explosive reaction for the delight of a basically clueless audience? I'm definitely out. Ditto bull fighting. Ever wonder why cock fighting, dog fighting, and bull baiting have dwindled away? Been outlawed??
4.) I'd love to see men in synchronized swimming. I only hope thongs will be the adopted attire.
5.) Ballet? Too bad more men are too freaked out by the attire and the music. More importantly, too many would fall woefully short of the necessary athletic requirements. We attended "Billy Eliot" and it was great!
My advice to you?
1.) buy a pink button-down Oxford or polo shirt
2.) eat more quiche
1.) As I said in my first post, I think motorcycles are a lot of fun. (my brother has one and so do several of my friends; most are members of the antique motorcycle clubs. Interestingly, when I grumbled about the "loud pipe" thing they were among the first to tell members to, "cool it")
2.) I object to the crowd whose "pipes" are barely muffled and who seem to think that their enjoyment of the "loud pipe" thing supercedes respect for those who live in the homes that face the very roads they roar down with clueless impunity. I'm not alone in this stance, and we're not all "uptight *holes. (which one of us is painting with the "broad brush" now?)
3.) I love rodeo. I had horses for many years, actually. I love reining, roping, and gymkhana. But antagonizing horses/bulls to explode in pain-induced reactions? No way! Inflicting pain and fear on animals to incite an explosive reaction for the delight of a basically clueless audience? I'm definitely out. Ditto bull fighting. Ever wonder why cock fighting, dog fighting, and bull baiting have dwindled away? Been outlawed??
4.) I'd love to see men in synchronized swimming. I only hope thongs will be the adopted attire.
5.) Ballet? Too bad more men are too freaked out by the attire and the music. More importantly, too many would fall woefully short of the necessary athletic requirements. We attended "Billy Eliot" and it was great!
My advice to you?
1.) buy a pink button-down Oxford or polo shirt
2.) eat more quiche
I love that song. And I like Natalie Cole's version, too. How many guys could/would earn a pink
Caddy by selling X amount of Mary Kay cosmetics?
Caddy by selling X amount of Mary Kay cosmetics?
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