darguy

Hey Gang!



Well, it was 6*C (43*F) and sunny today, and with the Fiancee out of town it seemed like a good opportunity for a cruise up the coast! It was freezing and foggy in the am - but as the fog lifted it revealed a beautiful West Coast winter afternoon. Clocked 100 miles on the car taking a trip 'round Stanley Park, up to the viewpoint on Cypress Mountain, and then up the Howe Sound coast and back downtown. Lots of happy people out today, good times.

Morning Fog:



The beach downtown - an elderly Gentleman in a cap with a cane came trundling up to me, and while pumping his arm asked, "Are you going to crank it up?" A little, I suppose. So, I layed down a couple of black patches for him while leaving the parking lot.



By the lighthouse in Stanley Park:



Japaneese Tourist Chick at the viewpoint on Cypress:



The view back to Stanley Park and the city:





Ships waiting to get into port:





In situ on Cypress:



Porteau Cove - guy comes up to me and says, "Gee, I really feel sorry for you - having to drive around in such an old car. Perhaps you could get yourself a Sprint or something?" So, I got him to take my picture.



View of Howe Sound:





Mountains and Highway:





And, safely back at home:



All in all, not a bad way to spend Christmas. Now, if the Fiancee's plane would kindly lift off from TO, I will then start the Martini countown clock...

Stingray1967

Looks like a nice drive! And a sweet car too....thanks for the pictures!

Grey Ghost

Thanks for posting them Great pics !

66jack

I see you break the law like most...NO PARKING violators...trying to get a picture...hahahha

jack

5thvet

great way to spend a christmas day. best keep the shot of the hot Japanese tourist from the finacee!!

65convt

Great pics!
Hot tourist, an old car, and Beautiful scenery cruising on Christmas day. Doesn't get much better than that.

VetteRed1965

Awsome pictures of the sceenery and Tourist....jk.I went for a ride and stop for a coffee.I did what any American would do.I let a very nice looking Lady cross in front of me with her roses.Well she said that she wanted to she me drive by.The misses didn't like that to much.

Chuck A

very nice, indeed

BADBIRDCAGE

DARGUY:

You are definitely doing it right. Drive it every chance you get and enjoy the scenery.

Thanks for the post and the photos.

Rich

darguy

Thanks for the comments, folks! It felt really good to stretch it's legs, so to speak - I haven't had it out for a proper drive in a while.

The Fiancee landed back in Vancouver at about 11:15 last night, and we had a few Martini's and opened up our gifts just after midnight - nice way to end off the day, everyone home safe and sound.

I just showed her the pics, not to worry - she's way hotter than that tourist!

dahogan

Winter storage

oldsarge

yah, what he said !!!