First one was a win heading back from my gun club... The roads were a little
damp but drying rapidly. I'm following Mr. Poky on a two lane road until it
opens up to four lanes at a traffic light. The lights red so I ease into the
left figuring he want's to drive slow, no problem, I'll just get out ahead of
him here and be on my way. The light turns green and I ease out with about 3/4
throttle figuring this will be enough to pass Mr. Poky. I quickly realize Mr.
Poky is one of those Dinkweeds that just likes to slow everybody down but
doesn't want anybody to pass. So I mash it and start spinning like mad 'cause
of the damp roads. The ass end's kicking out and Poky's pulling on me until
I'm saved by a dry spot. The tires bark then bite and I'm slingshot around the
poke in a blink... L8R on crouton! Check out the 4x4 on my tailgate, you
infinity driving SOB! :-)
The second one wasn't so successful, but it served a purpose... I'm lined up
next to an Alpha Romeo at a red light on my way to the gun club and we are just
at the start of a long two lane road. Not wanting to get stuck behind another
poky (see above) I decide to go for it. The light turns and I'm off! The guy
in the Romeo is game so the race is on. I catch him off guard and pull away
initially until my slush-o can't decide what to do! By the time the 'puter
figures out there really are more gears the Alpha is past my door. :( The
good news is the Alpha dude was in race mode the rest of the way, so I got to
cruise along at a nice clip the rest of the way to my club (am I an optimist or
what! :-).
T.
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