It was a gorgeous Sunday in Maryland, so, of course, Jessica and I took a ride in the Sprite. As we're stopped at a light, a gentleman in a 90s-vintage BMW Z-series roadster pulls up alongside me.
He asks the usual question: What year is your car?
I answer: 1969
Then his follow up question: Have you owned it since then?
Me: Good Heavens, No! I'm not that old
His response: Well, I am. He quickly pointed out that he was the original owner of his Bimmer and had it for over 20 years. I complimented him on how nice the car looks. I do like those early Z-series roadsters, that and the 80s era 6 series are my favorites.
Now, I was wearing a hat and sunglasses, so my considerably graying temples were all that were shown...but this guy really thought I was at least 65 years old, which is the age I'd have to be to be the original owner? I guess I ought to think about hitting my scalp with some Just For Men or Grecian Formula 16.
In all honestly, I probably wouldn't have minded if my parents bought me a Sprite for my 2nd birthday.
He asks the usual question: What year is your car?
I answer: 1969
Then his follow up question: Have you owned it since then?
Me: Good Heavens, No! I'm not that old
His response: Well, I am. He quickly pointed out that he was the original owner of his Bimmer and had it for over 20 years. I complimented him on how nice the car looks. I do like those early Z-series roadsters, that and the 80s era 6 series are my favorites.
Now, I was wearing a hat and sunglasses, so my considerably graying temples were all that were shown...but this guy really thought I was at least 65 years old, which is the age I'd have to be to be the original owner? I guess I ought to think about hitting my scalp with some Just For Men or Grecian Formula 16.
In all honestly, I probably wouldn't have minded if my parents bought me a Sprite for my 2nd birthday.