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Old May 1, 2017 | 09:50 PM
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Been having really tough times at work the last few weeks... ok months. Theres a lot of stressors inside and outside of work and the emotional burn out is really catching up to me.

But goddam if a ride in the Vette doesn't REALLY help clear your head! We should do a study (for science of course) and try to brand this "Corvette Therapy". Think of all the money we could make to then spend on mods!
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A nice cruise on some twisty roads does make the day brighter.
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I enjoy the ride myself, between business & the old lady............just cruise
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I enjoy the ride myself, between business & the old lady............just cruise
Sounds like it's time to get a new old lady.
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A nice cruise on some twisty roads does make the day brighter.
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Originally Posted by JR-01
Sounds like it's time to get a new old lady.
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or a new younger old lady
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I actually refer to mine as "Therapy".
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Originally Posted by pjdbm
I enjoy the ride myself, between business & the old lady............just cruise
I know the feeling.I make sure i have Nazareth cranking out Miss Misery while leaving the driveway.
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I know the feeling.I make sure i have Nazareth cranking out Miss Misery while leaving the driveway.


I told her that my Vette doesn't like her (Movie Christine), I said when I put my key in, it says where it says Corvette, made by..... "I dont like her" and it repeats
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That's the name of my boat.....Therapy......could apply to the Z as well...
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Broke my leg a while back, the physiotherapist says driving my M6 vette is good therapy for the leg, especially "heel toeing" on down shifts ... I'll just go with that. LoL
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All of us here in the asylum require therapy...
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I have always considered my rides my stress relievers. From the second you turn the key and hear the sweet sound of that thumping V8...
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I know the feeling.I make sure i have Nazareth cranking out Miss Misery while leaving the driveway.

or Changin' Times....
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Originally Posted by acuevo
Been having really tough times at work the last few weeks... ok months. Theres a lot of stressors inside and outside of work and the emotional burn out is really catching up to me.

But goddam if a ride in the Vette doesn't REALLY help clear your head! We should do a study (for science of course) and try to brand this "Corvette Therapy". Think of all the money we could make to then spend on mods!
My wife calls it my therapy. Cheaper than counseling and meds. Lol. It's my zen. My happy place.
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It's completely normal for humans to react positively to loud noises and some g-forces. I totally get this.
No matter how bad of a day you have, you still have a badass Corvette, so it really can't be THAT bad...
...unless you're forced to sell it...then that is definitely a bad day..

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Originally Posted by acuevo
Been having really tough times at work the last few weeks... ok months. Theres a lot of stressors inside and outside of work and the emotional burn out is really catching up to me.

But goddam if a ride in the Vette doesn't REALLY help clear your head! We should do a study (for science of course) and try to brand this "Corvette Therapy". Think of all the money we could make to then spend on mods!

Yea....Today I took the top of mine for the first time in a year....forgot how therapeutic that can be....wanted to take a long joyride at lunch today instead of going back to work....
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Totally agree, mines be in the shop for weeks after someone backed into me and all I've done is work.
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