Picking up the 911 - what not to say to your wife!

[Schnellmann]

Finally got the 911 out of storage yesterday. I don't think I've seen it for 5 months. Anyway, my wife dropped me off at the storage facilities and it was sitting outside (unfortunately I didn't take a picture then so attached one in its new garage will have to do). I stared at it and said to my wife, "wow, I had forgotten how good looking it was". As I went over to check it she called out, " you never say that about me!". Doh. Perhaps I should have thought it and not said it!

Took the 911 for a brief drive to check it was okay before putting it away. It was more than alright. Reminded me how good it is to drive (and how deceptively quick it is too).

As long as the weather Gods play ball I have a road trip to Wales planned in a few weeks. Should be fun!

[Orangecurry]

Schnellmann said:

I stared at it and said to my wife, "wow, I had forgotten how good looking it was". As I went over to check it she called out, " you never say that about me!".

Darling, I *never* forget how good looking you are....

[carcrazypop]

Also, if you're picking up a new to you Porsche, or picking it up after some NECESSARY resto, never ever tell her how much it cost !!!!!!

[boxsey]

At least you didn't follow it up with "that's because it's aged better"

BTW it's looking good

[Schnellmann]

Orangecurry said:

Darling, I *never* forget how good looking you are....

Wish that had come to me at the time. I did say the equivalent later in the day but by then the damage was done. Going to have to do some top notch flattery over the weekend to make up for it.

[doneitnow]

boxsey said:

At least you didn't follow it up with "that's because it's aged better"

BTW it's looking good

How do you know she is looking good

[V8KSN]

What you should have said was .... "OK, let me thrash you BOTH down a country road and see which one of you gets the dirtiest"

[g7jhp]

boxsey said:

At least you didn't follow it up with "that's because it's aged better"

Or "that's because it's had extensive restoration work"!

[g7jhp]

Schnellmann said:

Finally got the 911 out of storage yesterday.

Looks lovely.

What's the spec?

[deadlast]

Seems a bit harsh, I'm sure you'd say that about your wife if you'd put her in storage for 5 months as well....

[Schnellmann]

g7jhp said:

Looks lovely.

What's the spec?

Started life as a RHD UK 2.4 E from 1972. At some point got converted into a 2.7
RS lightweight replica. Not a very faithful rep but does have engine from an actual 2.7 RS in the back. Drives very well although quite stiff suspension and Avon tyres means it is harder and more focused than RST I have driven (I've not managed to drive a real RS lightweight).

[LordHaveMurci]

V8KSN said:

What you should have said was .... "OK, let me thrash you BOTH down a country road and see which one of you gets the dirtiest"