Drive Today - Horses of RCMP (pics)
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Drive Today - Horses of RCMP (pics)
One of the favourite attractions of our city (Capital of Canada) is the Musical Ride of the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police).
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/mr-ce/index-eng.htm
The weather this long weekend has not been the best (rain-wet) but this morning promised grey skies but no precipitation. So it was time to fire up the old 1974 and hit the road for a couple of hours. The Wife (in white) enjoys the Corvette and given her rural background we decided to visit the home of the horses of the Musical Ride. They are pampered with beautiful stables and a large field on which to graze and wander although I have no doubt they have special diets indoors! What beautiful creatures.
The 1974 hummed after a few mechanical problems this summer. I don't know how many times that 3-ton jack has been up! It was nice to have things sorted out, however. Drive these wonderful cars and enjoy despite some occasional setbacks. They are old, and cranky, but I have never been tempted by a newer generation.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/mr-ce/index-eng.htm
The weather this long weekend has not been the best (rain-wet) but this morning promised grey skies but no precipitation. So it was time to fire up the old 1974 and hit the road for a couple of hours. The Wife (in white) enjoys the Corvette and given her rural background we decided to visit the home of the horses of the Musical Ride. They are pampered with beautiful stables and a large field on which to graze and wander although I have no doubt they have special diets indoors! What beautiful creatures.
The 1974 hummed after a few mechanical problems this summer. I don't know how many times that 3-ton jack has been up! It was nice to have things sorted out, however. Drive these wonderful cars and enjoy despite some occasional setbacks. They are old, and cranky, but I have never been tempted by a newer generation.
Last edited by Paul L; 09-05-2011 at 09:24 PM.
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Which got the most "gawkers"? The horses or your car?
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It's funny that you would say that! A family of Japanese tourists had their cameras ready and clicking. I invited the kiddies to sit in the car for photos but there was a language barrier and a lot of shyness. But a lot of smiles.
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It's a little high in the back what with the installation of the VBP composite spring about 100 miles ago (and 8" bolts compared to stock 6"). I have not fooled with it yet until things have settled and I would guess they have by now. I have about 1 1/2" on the spring bolts to work with but quite frankly I may just leave it as is. The car looks fine to me with low-profile 235-60/15 tires.
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I sometimes hesitate to post pics on mundane Corvetting but it's nice to see that some people appreciate the "Sunny Sunday Afternoon Drive" people who love the hobby. OK, it wasn't sunny but I drove. Not much time left to drive here in Canada so....Seven more weeks to winter storage for me.
Last edited by Paul L; 09-05-2011 at 09:03 PM.
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Well, storage time is the third week in October. Has been for many years.