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So tonight I took inspiration from an old Peter Egan column called "Garage Ikebana" and gathered a favorite beverage and snack and headed out to the garage.

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I'm in that period of a restoration where the work list is long and seems endless. So many things need to be done that it's hard to get motivated to find a place to start. So I pulled my wife's truck out of the garage and arranged my little mini collection so I could sit and see the Bugeye, Triumph, and Honda.

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I sat there for almost 2 hours enjoying the view, listening to the radio, and contemplating things mechanical (much to the amusement of my wife, who took the second photo). A couple of observations:

1. The rear of a Bugeye may be one of the nicest, cleanest designs ever.

2. A black and white collection highlights the few bits of color on car or bike.

3. By 1966 Honda had achieved more with a 176 pound, 8hp bike than most current bike or car manufacturers could ever hope for.

4. An entire bottle of Chimay is definitely something for a night where you're not leaving the house.

5. If I was forced by some agency to only ever own these three vehicles, I would be content. If I had to pick just one, any of the three would do.
 
You know there is something just pleasing about taking a step back, and relaxing. Often I find myself after coming back from the range or a competition and thinking "Why do I have to clean these now?" Often I'll put my SMLE up on the vise, and sit back just to marvel at the inherent beauty in it's ugliness. After that, I'll get to cleaning it, and I'll feel much better afterwards.
 
There was a time as a younger man when I would just sit in my MGB for an hour or two. It was some of the best time I've spent doing anything... or in this case nothing.

I can relate to your story. Reading it almost made me as relaxed as you look. Well, except that you were drunk. :crazyeyes:
 
drooartz said:
So tonight I took inspiration from an old Peter Egan column called "Garage Ikebana" and gathered a favorite beverage and snack and headed out to the garage.

inspire1.jpg



4. An entire bottle of Chimay is definitely something for a night where you're not leaving the house.
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Looking at the color of that Chimay, it must be the "Blue" bottle...that's 9% alcohol. A bottle of that stuff puts me out for the rest of the day, but boy is it good. Last night I had a Westmalle Dubble, but it was in a regular size (11 oz) bottle. I don't think it get's any better then what those monks turn out. :yesnod:

Edit: I don't know about the cookies however. I think some goat cheese would be more appropriate. :thirsty:
 
Steve_S said:
There was a time as a younger man when I would just sit in my MGB for an hour or two. It was some of the best time I've spent doing anything... or in this case nothing.

I can relate to your story. Reading it almost made me as relaxed as you look. Well, except that you were drunk. :crazyeyes:
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I still do this and make brrm brrm noises...but it usually after too much nog.
 
Steve_S said:
I can relate to your story. Reading it almost made me as relaxed as you look. Well, except that you were drunk. :crazyeyes:
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Not so much drunk as very contemplative, Steve... I'm a lightweight. :smile:

Art -- good call on the Chimay. Blue label (Grande Reserve) it was. For those who don't know, Chimay is a Belgian beer made by Trappist monks. It comes in a fairly large bottle, figure two good sized glasses out of one bottle.

Dale, the Honda is the Japanese home market S90, called a Benley 90 -- very similar to the US version, just a few minor differences. I bought it last week locally.
 
vping said:
Steve_S said:
There was a time as a younger man when I would just sit in my MGB for an hour or two. It was some of the best time I've spent doing anything... or in this case nothing.

I can relate to your story. Reading it almost made me as relaxed as you look. Well, except that you were drunk. :crazyeyes:
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I still do this and make brrm brrm noises...but it usually after too much nog.
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Sometimes just sitting & looking at a car for awhile will clear the mind & let you find the next step or realize how to do something.

Every night before I go to bed, I walk out to the garage & 'visit' my cars...sometimes Jerri says for too long because I'll drop off to sleep in one of my captain's chairs that are in the garage.
 
:lol:

I consider it 'Plotting'. :smile:
 
drooartz said:
Steve_S said:
Dale, the Honda is the Japanese home market S90, called a Benley 90 -- very similar to the US version, just a few minor differences. I bought it last week locally.
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<span style="color: #990000">Wow!!

What grand memories from "back-in-the-day". Many wonderful
hours spent feeling the G-pull of the S90 back in high school.
A buddy had the Trail 90 and it was fun in the cow fields as well.
The S90 seemed "ever so fast" back then with the Beach Boys singing
their hearts out. They entered their concert stages on Honda 50s.

Thanks for the memories!! Brightened my day.

dale</span>
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Glad it made you smile, Dale. The little bike was a lucky find for me.
 
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