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Should commitments always be honored?

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judow

judow

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Yes they should!

Woke up this morning and there was a new dusting of snow and temperatures were in the single digits and schools were on a two hour delay. Now that should have told me something!

It didn't.

When the temperature got to a balmy 20, Agatha and I started our trek into Albuquerque (about 20+ miles). There was Agatha finally warmed up to about 120 and there was I clad in an extra sweater, jean jacket and outer jacket with hood. Add to this earmuffs and gloves and you have Nanook of the North. Off we went accompanied by a crosswind and husband. Husband was behind me in a 70 degree controlled atmosphere, wind resistent vehicle called Emma Envoy. Route 66 all the way.

Upon arriving at our destination I have to say that it wasn't all the bad, after all my tears did freeze to my face and I certainly had that healthy sun baked look.

I have to be honest and say that if I hadn't made a commitment to the New Mexico Council of Car Clubs, I would not have made this trip. My only consolation is that I really did enjoy the epic drive and will do the same again on Sunday evening.

P.S. It was top down all the way! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banana.gif
 
I remember a drive like that in '87, it was SWMBOs Grandparents
anniversary, their 60th, February 15th, sunshine, and about
20*F, we had the top down, the heater on full blast, and had
people pointing at us...
 
47 years ago I made the reverse of that trip on the way from San Diego to Denver in a BN4. Fog and freezing between Abq and Santa Fe. Had the top up though. The commitment was to attend my wedding, the biggest and best commitment of my life.

Marv J
 
Now that is something to be committed for (er,...TO!) /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbsup.gif
 
/bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banana.gif Drove home Sunday night via Rte. 66, again in the teens. Top down of course. However I must say the SuperNationals were worth it. Agatha (blushingly) received a Second Place in Restored Foreign Cars. She was beat out by a guy named Boris who was a Italian (A.R.). However, she got Outstanding Foreign Sport Car and the award which was a handsome plaque came with $50.00. First time she started to earn her keep!

I have to admit I did feel quite explorerly on both drives.

Would I do it again? Absolutely! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banana.gif
 
Yes, Of course!

As others have mentioned; Its better to be safe than crazy & perhaps frost bitten!

Russ
 
/bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif Now that's a fine example of honoring one's commitment! Way to go. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banana.gif
 
If I'd known you could make money by driving British Cars........
Good Show!

- Doug
 
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