OK, ran up to Ruidoso, NM today to visit an old buddy of mine. Weather looked good, so I decided to take Marco on the trip. A quick little 300 mile afternoon excursion with an extended lunch in the middle, but I still managed to snap a few pics…..so here we go.

Out of the desert…..



…..into the tunnel going up to Cloudcroft…..



…..out of the tunnel and climbing…..from 4000’ at the desert floor to 9100’ in 16 miles.



Through the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation (Watch that speed or feel the wrath of the BIA)



Unfortunately, going up traffic was thick because there was a motorcycle rally this weekend, and I had to follow this hideous Hawwwnda SUV and couldn’t let Marco stretch his legs in the twisties….which is a shame….this road is seriously fun when there’s no traffic and no BIA cops that are still upset about whitey taking their land 250 years ago. Just kidding…they’re not really upset about that still. Unless you have Texas plates.







Finally….a shot of Sierra Blanca. Heavy cloud cover over the summit, but was the best shot I could get. If you’re curious, google Sierra Blanca New Mexico for what it looks like on a clear day….breath taking.



Coming back from Ruidoso was another story…..after I dispensed with a sloth like F150, the highway was all mine for 15 miles of twisties. I had wifey with me, so I didn’t really hang the car out too much, but still had some fun. Marco doesn’t stick as well as my ’84 did, but quite close…and the extra 95 ponies more than made up for it.

Rolled back into El Paso right after sunset. 300 miles, car ran like a champ, returned just a tick over 28 MPG too. I love this car.

Until next time.......

 

That's beautiful country. It's been 20+ years since we were there last. Thanks for the pics.

 

very nice place !!

you should park the vette there and snap some pics.

I'm jealous , what's the temperature there ?

 

Beautiful scenery, thanks for sharing.

 

I went through Cloudcroft on my way back from Dallas a few weeks ago. It was beautiful. The whole time i kept thinking "god i wish i had the Vette right now".

 

Very nice scenery. Like how you took the pics right from the driver's seat, love looking out at that hood and the street ahead, felt like i was there with you, are you sure that was the wife beside you?

Nice pics, thanks for sharing.

 

I love threads like this, makes me want to hop in the vette and take a cruise!

 

Nice short trip

 

Friz, thats a nice route. Hmmm

 

The C4 is a great traveling car.

 

I really must get my 91 out and take some pictures. I would really like to see a C4 with a backdrop of the Tuscan scenery.

Beautiful pictures of a beautiful countryside in a beautiful car.

 

Was in the low to mid 60's up in the mountains....elevation is very high. I will definitely get some photo ops next time I'm up....but here's a little something from the last trip to Timberon....




No doubt....these roads were just made for Vettes....

Positive. Anyone else would have been in for a serious hellride. On a serious note, I never doing any serious ripping through the twisties unless I'm alone. If I wrap it around a tree or dump it upside down, I'll be the only one suffering for my mistake.

Givin' you ideas Pete? Next time you're out, we can head up to the Inn of the Mountain Gods, have dinner and play the tables for a bit, then run up to Timberon. That will give us 120 miles of serious mountain twisties.

 

Awesome Friz! Me and wifey want to do a trip through the N. Cascades soon, when the leaves start changing. Some of the prettiest country in the world 200 miles away from where I live in Spokane. I may even let her drive for awhile.

 

I've never been up the Northwest, always wanted to. Closest I've been is Idaho and northern California. Post some pics when you make your trip....sounds spectacular, especially this time of year.

 

Should have called it "Frizzies Excellent Adventure"
Nice pics Friz, plus it looks like you had a lot of fun my brutha, and you didn't even take a jab at me.................................yet!!

 

OMG!! You're right Sweetsie.....I'm so sorry. Here....I'll make it up to you....

Ever wonder what an inbread cat looks like?? Wonder no more....

 

 

Repaired
Well so much for your maturing in your older age.

 

Great pix, beautiful country! Perfect day trip! Glad it worked out for you!

Giving me an itch to go over the Cascades to Eastern Wa before the weather in the pass turns anti-Corvette!

From my trip last year:

 

Very observant Kittah....I figured you, and probably only you, would pick up on the "Wonder" pun.

And no, I have absolutely no intention of maturing in any way, shape, or form.