Passion alive, but fire suffocating...?

[Guest]

It's already early June; yet, my older 4 MCs have not made their 2007 debut ... and I have not cleaned up the '87 MC LS by hand. Last year, the older 4 MCs didn't make their debut until mid-May ... which led to not attending any area cruise nights...hmm....

I'm not stalling because of rising gas prices. I believe the "delay" is partly (if not mostly) because of my daily drive to/from work. Since October, I've been driving 30-45 minutes each way to/from work in Schaumburg IL; this finds me "fighting" traffic ... something I absolutely strongly dislike doing ... even hate going for my checkups at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which I did last Thursday, May 31 (luckily, my parents went with me; we took their new-to-them orange 2006 Cobalt). I've never had a job where I spend so much time on the road to/from work or with sssoo much traffic. Luckily, I enjoy what I do; otherwise, I'd be in trouble ... he heh.

Still, I'm frustrated that I have not cleaned the '87 MC LS ... really need to hand wash and wax it to get the "winter crap" off completely. As for the older 4 MCs ... my goodness, I normally get them out in mid-April. I cannot wait to get 'em out and drive them, but by the time the weekend comes, with all of the crazy drivers and "almost mishaps", driving is not something I want to tackle. Which, of course, is odd for me ... because I LOVE driving ... my passion is definitely still there for driving, road trips, and my MCs.

*shrugs*

However, I'm thinking that perhaps not having the older MCs out and not cleaning the '87 MC LS yet is trying to tell me something ... in terms of selling them. No, I don't really want to, but well, the thought has crossed my mind once again, even as I look at a reddish '87 Olds Cutlass Supreme in the Granite City IL area and a gray '87 Caprice in the Cleveland OH area (along with a few other possibilities) to purchase as a "winter beater" of sorts ... heck, I'd still like to get a new Dodge Charger, an '87 MC SS Aerocoupe, a 1975 Caprice Classic convertible, as well as a house. And, of course, financing another round of radio shows (unless I can get a sponsor or 2) is a priority as well. Guess we'll see what happens.


Anyone else experience something like this ... where daily driving has slowed your fire for "cruising"? Or, maybe it is something else ... some experience that has slowed your fire for a passion of yours?



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[Mary]

This could be an X-rated thread, Cort!

I'm just back from vacation, so I'm not saying anything more.

Nope, not going there!

But I will let you drive my roadster in my avatar if it will help!

 

[hensylee]

guess someone needs to light that fire under you.

Maybe it's like those who use computers all day long at work. When they get home, they hate their personal computer.

When you get out on a traffic free highway, going somewhere you want to be, you will regain your excitement.

 

[Cooker]

Cort,

You are heading in the wrong direction.... Get your favorite car and head south. When you hit Florida get on A1A, beaches and babes every stop!!!! Move on down to the Keys, hook up with the first parrot head gal you meet and hang on. Change is good

If you need a guide I know most of the spots up and down the east coast of Florida. I might need to wear a disguise in some of them You will never be the same.......that's a promise

Tom

 

[Wise]

Thanks for this thread Cort. Although not the same, this reminds me of my desire to resume drawing. I used to draw years ago but for some reason quit. I keep putting it off, which doesn't make sense. I woke up thinking about it and voila you bring up the subject of passions. Thanks for the nudge.

 

[Cooker]

Thanks for this thread Cort. Although not the same, this reminds me of my desire to resume drawing. I used to draw years ago but for some reason quit. I keep putting it off, which doesn't make sense. I woke up thinking about it and voila you bring up the subject of passions. Thanks for the nudge.

Sounds like a sign to me. What type of drawing "do" you do?

Tom

 

[Wise]

Sounds like a sign to me. What type of drawing "do" you do?

Tom

My primary interest is drawing people. Mind you, I need a lot of practice at this point. I bought a book a few weeks ago to help with that. I have felt so bad recently with upper respiratory infections and allergy symptoms that has put the drawing off also.

I have a goal of doing a drawing of my two late brothers with my mother and giving it to her as a gift. It has now been four years since their deaths and I'm getting to a place emotionally where I can start working in that direction. Sorry for the rambling, but thanks for asking.

 

[Superbob]

Cort:

You should go to some Cubs' games. Take in the fisticuffs (Cub-on-Cub) and the managerial meltdowns. That should be enough to re-ignite your passions for getting on the road and away from it all.

 

[Bina]

Hey cort,
It may be a combination of the long drives to work and a needed change coming your way.....My hubby used to drive 1 hour to work and 1 hour back. Now he is only driving 10 minutes down the road to work, and we still don't have our 1962 Rambler American washed and on the road yet. The 1966 Classic is still on the winter parking spot.....bad, bad, bad.
Years ago we never missed a car show or event, now we miss mostly all of 'em!!
Hubby has been distracted working on restoring a 1977 Motobecane moped.
He has varied interests, and who knows what else is rattling around in that vast empty space he calls a head???
And don't let Cooker be a bad influence on you

 

[Guest]

And don't let Cooker be a bad influence on you

*raises eyebrow*

And, why not? Sounds like dang fun to me .


Tom ... might have to get your expertise later this year ... I'm hoping to get to FL in late November ... we'll see. Of course, I'll post details as they become available .



Mary ... well, if people want to talk "sex", fine by me .


Rob ... wowa ... he he ... below the belt a bit, eh? He he. Yeah, best not get me started about all of that "crap" ...

*rolls eyes*


And Wise ... heh ... you reminded me of the writing I want to do, too....hmmmm


The interesting part of this is that, once I get the older 4 MCs out ... and the '87 MC LS cleaned, my attitude/thoughts will probably change.... Course, at least all of this "overwhelmingness" (mixing in the aforementioned writing and a few other things I want to do to everything else) is keeping me out of trouble ... he he.



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[Sherry]

Aw, Cort, what a dilemma. That hobby is so much a part of you and has enabled you to meet so many other enthusiasts, that I know you would definitely miss it. This really is a timely thread as it's made me reconsider resurrecting my own hobby (reenacting living history). I gave it up for several years, but for some reason, I could never sell all the clothing and gear.

By the way, Andy and I really enjoyed visiting your alma mater. It's a very beautiful and quaint little campus. Their new science building and dining hall are amazing for such a small school. Have you been there in the past six months or so?

 

[Guest]

Sherry,

Yes indeed ... between my heart issues and my Monte Carlo/car hobby, I've been able to meet quite a few people across the US. So, the "waning passion" isn't something that is pleasant to me ... heh. But, I suspect this, too. shall pass ... sometime.

As for Manchester, yep, definitely a cool college and town . Sadly, I've only seen the new buildings in pics. If I go east this year, I hope to take some time to stop by and take a peak around. I still have friends in the area and in town. I wasn't able to go to my 10-year class reunion at the Homecoming last October. What did Andy think of the place?



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[Sherry]

Hey, Cort. We were both really impressed with the school. A biochem professor actually sat down with us and discussed the program; plus, we got to see quite a bit of that glitzy new building, something you really need to see if you're in the area. He really liked it, but he also liked Butler in Indy really well. We're doing some more visits in Nashville and Louisville, so we'll see...

I actually thought of you this morning when I read the paper. Apparently there is some major hot rodder convention in Memphis, and the members are stopping in Evansville today as they pass through. I guess they're going to park at Roberts Stadium so people in the community can come by and see them. Pretty cool. Take care, friend.

 

[Guest]

Ah yes ... that would be the Hot Rod Power Tour . It started up in WI and is winding its way down through IL and TN to Little Rock AR. I know quite a few people who are actually IN that moving tour .

Glad to know Andy liked MC. Keep me posted on his college visits and his decision ... would be cool if he chose MC, but of course, no pressure ... he he.



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[Mary]

When we were up North last week, they were having a Hot Rod get together, or some such congomeration in the little town nearest us. I thought about you Cort! Now that would be a long way to drive to cruise for a day, but the town's streets are perfect for just such an outing!

 

[Guest]

*raises eyebrow sharply*

Up North?

As in IL?

Or WI?

That Hot Rod Power Tour came from WI through IL ... and relatively close to where I am.............hmmm....



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