let me intoduce myself ..

Hello SOC ,

Been lurking on this site for a couple of weeks after realizing my
hidden obsession with .speedsters . I recently sold my boxster s , and am suffering from post Porsche depression. I will likely hop into a speedster sometime ( before the kids get into the picture ) and am really enjoying the humor and chop busting on this forum.

Any San Diego members that meet up? Id love to meet up and see touch feel these great cars

- Patrick

Watch out for those Sandy Eggo guys. They're a dangerous bunch. ;-)

yeah dont bend over too long, some of them are san francisco transplants:(

Speaking of SF .. any good restaurant recommendations near union square/financial district areas?

Patrick, I am in North County. Love to show you my car and welocme you to the Madness! Email me wpierson1@cfl.rr.com and we can get together.

Be extra careful with Will, Patrick. He's the ring leader.

...and if Will volunteers to demonstrate a 'One Legged Alcatraz' maneuver or his famous 'Dirty Sanchez' trick, RUN!!! :-)

Patrick, here's a preview pic of what you can expect at a typical SOC gathering! Hope you can join us...

I'll definitely bring my armor, and make sure i NEVER turn my back.

In all seriousness, thank you Will for offering. I'm in N. county as well ... 4s Ranch / santaluz area.

....and never, ever bend over and tie your shoes in front of Vince~

Will has real big feet........

And you will notice he is not wearing shoes, perhaps for good reason.

Patrick---Tadish Grill---great seafood.---Jack

Thank you Jack for the restaurant. I may have to double think
meeting up with Will. Pictures may suffice...

Is maintaining a speedster something to worry about?
Or fun in that .. '' hey I can fix this thing " and about 3 hrs later, bloody knuckled and a 6 pack of beer in ... feeling of accomplishment

Hey Patrick,

I remember when the 4S ranch was sagebrush and a dirt road. But then I remember when steel speedsters sold new for less than $4,000 too. I guess still being able to remember my way home is good for something?

I have a vague plan to make the "Cruisin Grand" scene this Friday night in Escondido, I just read where they extended the season through October. If you see a yellow speedster, that'd be me!

Another ocassional SD meet was the monthly "Cars and Coffee" show at SDAM Sunday morning, but that show venue has been changed / cancelled and may never surface again. I still get Emails, but they are all " next month . . " Welcome and enjoy the ride.

Hey David,

I'll keep my eye out for the yellow speedster. 4s is spankin new, as people around SD still say ... where? ..
Unfortunately, I'll be out of town this weekend. Off to NJ for a wedding.

As time goes by, the more I don't like new car designs. If you ask my wife and by the look of white hair in the mirror.. I may be maturing.

I may hit Cruising Grand on Fri. I'll be in my blue roadster. Let's get together. I'll post on Fri Am if I am going to make it. I actually was wearing what passes for "shoes", but my feet overwhelmed my flip-flops and made them invisible! Dave, welcome back to Sandy Eggo!

Patrick, my hair (if I can find any) is NOT related to maturity. I don't plan on maturing any time soon (my body does seem to have it's own agenda though). That's why I hang out here.

Will, if everything is still working come Friday morn (me and the car) I'll be cruising outta here no later than 1 or 2 p.m. to avoid the crappy traffic situation. I'll check this site before I leave, or call me on cell at (858) 220-5660 to make a hook up.

Oh ... why when I am not in town. Besides crusin grand..and cars n coffee, any thing else .. hopefully that includes a beer, im in

Will, Pat here's an update:
I'm out for Cruisin Grand this week. Got to take the good wife's PT in for repair (steering failure at 23,000 miles) tomorrow and pick it up around 6:00. I just ain't gunna drive to Escondido on a Friday night at that hour!

Next week?

David - there is no Cruising Grand in Escondido tomorrow Friday Oct 23rd (see Events thread for update).

Dave's Not Here, Man!

Uh, what's wrong with your TV, man?

We can go next week, thanks to Jim for giving me the word on the event not happening today.

Dave's here man! It's 5 pm. Wife's repaired PT GT is home in garage. Needed new steering rack at 23,000 miles - 6 months outside of warranty. The first, and probably last, Chrysler product I'll own.

Thanks to all for the heads up on Cruisin Grand. So Escondido is on for NEXT Friday? Last show of year I think. 30th anniversary it said. Halloween in a speedster? What costume - I always look like this!

I had a '08 Dodge diesel dually that had major issues inclusive of a tranny imploding at 58k miles outside of the 36k warranty.
I told the local Dealer where I bought it from to apply it to whatever VIN# they had available to cover it under a warranty claim because I wasn't paying and they did it.....twice.