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A Man Gets Old · 10:06 PM

This morning, driven to the stoicism ultimately forced upon most old geezers, I traded my beloved Velocity Red Mazdaspeed MX-5 for a car more suited to my graying mane. Here are several shots hurriedly taken this afternoon of the new car (including residual bugs and bird dung acquired during the trip home from Houston and some subsequent aggressive motoring). I think this guy will be fun to photograph once I learn to deal with the color and to properly work the subtle (and not so subtle) curves of the sheet metal.

Jer

**Ash** · 09-30-2009, 10:28 PM

You're now a proud Porsche owner as well as a proud Pentaxian.
Sounds like a sub-group to form, Jer...
Nice pics (and car) btw...

Barnster · 10-01-2009, 02:28 AM

I feel your pain in having to get rid of the MX-5 for this.What were you thinking??????

mel · 10-01-2009, 03:31 AM

So sorry for your loss. Geezer. Sweet ride.

daacon · 10-01-2009, 05:07 AM

A loss ??? A Porsche and a Sailboat ? What's next a K7 ????

Man you are living the dream - well earned my friend enjoy it bud (as I live vicarioulsy thorugh your pictures

)

**dcmsox2004** · 10-01-2009, 05:19 AM

hey jer!! hate you !!! a bunch of us chartered a flight and will be there this afternoon to test drive ferd's car and then take a sunset cruise on yer boat.....
mazel tov on the new ride...... all the best.... need some pics of your grandaughter behind the wheel... i assume when she's 16, this will be hers?

**Sailor** · 10-01-2009, 06:21 AM

Originally posted by Ash

You're now a proud Porsche owner as well as a proud Pentaxian.
Sounds like a sub-group to form, Jer...
Nice pics (and car) btw...

Hey thanks, Ash. I'm looking forward to doing some careful photographing of the car in a better setting.

Jer

Originally posted by Barnster

I feel your pain in having to get rid of the MX-5 for this.What were you thinking??????

I guess I just lost my head.

Jer

Originally posted by mel

So sorry for your loss. Geezer. Sweet ride.

Thanks, Mel.

Jer

Originally posted by daacon

A loss ??? A Porsche and a Sailboat ? What's next a K7 ????

Man you are living the dream - well earned my friend enjoy it bud (as I live vicarioulsy thorugh your pictures

)

Hey, Dave. Thanks buddy. The best part of the dream is playing with my granddaughter.

One positive side to this wretched economy is that you can get your hands on some pretty nice cars for less than you'd think.

Jer

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

hey jer!! hate you !!! a bunch of us chartered a flight and will be there this afternoon to test drive ferd's car and then take a sunset cruise on yer boat.....
mazel tov on the new ride...... all the best.... need some pics of your grandaughter behind the wheel... i assume when she's 16, this will be hers?

Thanks, buddy. I'm sure she'll be glad to pose.

Jer

goddo31 · 10-01-2009, 06:31 AM

Nice car, and I will look forward to some nice shots featuring it

IMO at least, this isn't really an 'older' persons car...

**RichardS** · 10-01-2009, 03:16 PM

Nice ride! Congratulations. As for geezerdom ... is it an automatic?

Richard.

**dadipentak** · 10-01-2009, 03:33 PM

Yep there comes a time in every man's life when you have to pull out of the fast lane--and pass those S.O.B.s!

Jimbo · 10-01-2009, 05:42 PM

What a beautiful car Jer. I may just have to head down there to take a ride in that beauty. I have a customer who has this car and interesting that you have to almost life the whole body off to change the oil. You old chemist did well. Cheers bud. JIM

**Sailor** · 10-01-2009, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by goddo31

Nice car, and I will look forward to some nice shots featuring it

IMO at least, this isn't really an 'older' persons car...

I can't wait to "pose" this car when we get into fall and perfect weather. I enjoy shooting pictures of my cars almost as much as driving them.

Jer

Originally posted by RichardS

Nice ride! Congratulations. As for geezerdom ... is it an automatic?

Richard.

Naw, Richard - I ain't that old yet. I can't imagine this car with an automatic.

Jer

Originally posted by dadipentak

Yep there comes a time in every man's life when you have to pull out of the fast lane--and pass those S.O.B.s!

Well said.

Jer

Originally posted by Jimbo

What a beautiful car Jer. I may just have to head down there to take a ride in that beauty. I have a customer who has this car and interesting that you have to almost life the whole body off to change the oil. You old chemist did well. Cheers bud. JIM

Hey JIM, come on down for a ride and a sail. As I said above, I'm anxious to get the car in the right setting and light and have some fun shooting.

Jer

graphicgr8s · 10-01-2009, 08:20 PM

Nice pictures Jer. Car is a step up for you from that Ford eh?

Jimbo · 10-01-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Hey JIM, come on down for a ride and a sail. As I said above, I'm anxious to get the car in the right setting and light and have some fun shooting.

Jer

and you know I will if I get to the area. Cheers my friend. JIM

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 10-01-2009, 10:44 PM

I almost missed this thread, congrats on the new wheels Jer. Around here we call them glorified VWs, oh no that are the Audies oh never mind, enjoy the new ride, you worked for it all your life. Post some more pictures of it, I do love car pictures.

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09-30-2009, 10:28 PM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	You're now a proud Porsche owner as well as a proud Pentaxian. Sounds like a sub-group to form, Jer... Nice pics (and car) btw...

10-01-2009, 02:28 AM	#3
Barnster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid North Coast,Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,016	I feel your pain in having to get rid of the MX-5 for this.What were you thinking??????

10-01-2009, 03:31 AM	#4
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	So sorry for your loss. Geezer. Sweet ride.

10-01-2009, 05:07 AM	#5
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	A loss ??? A Porsche and a Sailboat ? What's next a K7 ???? Man you are living the dream - well earned my friend enjoy it bud (as I live vicarioulsy thorugh your pictures )

10-01-2009, 05:19 AM	#6
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	hey jer!! hate you !!! a bunch of us chartered a flight and will be there this afternoon to test drive ferd's car and then take a sunset cruise on yer boat..... mazel tov on the new ride...... all the best.... need some pics of your grandaughter behind the wheel... i assume when she's 16, this will be hers?

10-01-2009, 06:21 AM	#7
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash You're now a proud Porsche owner as well as a proud Pentaxian. Sounds like a sub-group to form, Jer... Nice pics (and car) btw... Hey thanks, Ash. I'm looking forward to doing some careful photographing of the car in a better setting. Jer Originally posted by Barnster I feel your pain in having to get rid of the MX-5 for this.What were you thinking?????? I guess I just lost my head. Jer Originally posted by mel So sorry for your loss. Geezer. Sweet ride. Thanks, Mel. Jer Originally posted by daacon A loss ??? A Porsche and a Sailboat ? What's next a K7 ???? Man you are living the dream - well earned my friend enjoy it bud (as I live vicarioulsy thorugh your pictures ) Hey, Dave. Thanks buddy. The best part of the dream is playing with my granddaughter. One positive side to this wretched economy is that you can get your hands on some pretty nice cars for less than you'd think. Jer Originally posted by dcmsox2004 hey jer!! hate you !!! a bunch of us chartered a flight and will be there this afternoon to test drive ferd's car and then take a sunset cruise on yer boat..... mazel tov on the new ride...... all the best.... need some pics of your grandaughter behind the wheel... i assume when she's 16, this will be hers? Thanks, buddy. I'm sure she'll be glad to pose. Jer

10-01-2009, 06:31 AM	#8
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Nice car, and I will look forward to some nice shots featuring it IMO at least, this isn't really an 'older' persons car...

10-01-2009, 03:16 PM	#9
RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	Nice ride! Congratulations. As for geezerdom ... is it an automatic? Richard.

10-01-2009, 03:33 PM	#10
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Yep there comes a time in every man's life when you have to pull out of the fast lane--and pass those S.O.B.s!

10-01-2009, 05:42 PM	#11
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	What a beautiful car Jer. I may just have to head down there to take a ride in that beauty. I have a customer who has this car and interesting that you have to almost life the whole body off to change the oil. You old chemist did well. Cheers bud. JIM

10-01-2009, 07:02 PM	#12
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by goddo31 Nice car, and I will look forward to some nice shots featuring it IMO at least, this isn't really an 'older' persons car... I can't wait to "pose" this car when we get into fall and perfect weather. I enjoy shooting pictures of my cars almost as much as driving them. Jer Originally posted by RichardS Nice ride! Congratulations. As for geezerdom ... is it an automatic? Richard. Naw, Richard - I ain't that old yet. I can't imagine this car with an automatic. Jer Originally posted by dadipentak Yep there comes a time in every man's life when you have to pull out of the fast lane--and pass those S.O.B.s! Well said. Jer Originally posted by Jimbo What a beautiful car Jer. I may just have to head down there to take a ride in that beauty. I have a customer who has this car and interesting that you have to almost life the whole body off to change the oil. You old chemist did well. Cheers bud. JIM Hey JIM, come on down for a ride and a sail. As I said above, I'm anxious to get the car in the right setting and light and have some fun shooting. Jer

10-01-2009, 08:20 PM	#13
graphicgr8s Guest	Nice pictures Jer. Car is a step up for you from that Ford eh?

10-01-2009, 09:10 PM	#14
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Quote: Hey JIM, come on down for a ride and a sail. As I said above, I'm anxious to get the car in the right setting and light and have some fun shooting. Jer and you know I will if I get to the area. Cheers my friend. JIM

10-01-2009, 10:44 PM	#15
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	I almost missed this thread, congrats on the new wheels Jer. Around here we call them glorified VWs, oh no that are the Audies oh never mind, enjoy the new ride, you worked for it all your life. Post some more pictures of it, I do love car pictures.