Empty Nest Depression...
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Le Mans Master
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From: Manassas VA
Empty Nest Depression...
Welp, she's gone... hibernating for the winter season... Stuck her in an airplane hangar on Monday... I didn't think it would suck this bad. My pride & joy, my stress relief, my bragging rights, my thunder! MAN this hurts! I damn near cried when I cleaned her out, covered her up, shut the doors, and hit the lock button. One last "BEEP" and that was it!
I've read about this, but I never knew it would be so bad. I need a support group!
Thanks for listening...
I've read about this, but I never knew it would be so bad. I need a support group!
Thanks for listening...
Safety Car
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From: monroeville pa
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Your not alone mine baby has been covered up and stored since the end of oct and i am so depressed i can't stand it.And i have a husband who is retired and around all the time and he gets on my nerves,my car was the only thing that relaxed me and i am lost with out her.Where oh where is summer. 
Racer
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From: Kenosha WI
My son just went back to college, my daughter just went back to college, and my wife went back to San Diego (she in the Navy stationed there). Now I am all by my lonesome once again, but hey, as long as there are toys in the garage, no empty nest!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Manassas VA
I keep telling myself that now I can start saving for mods, but it's not quite working. Last night, this evil, black-hearted neighbor parked in the 'Vette' spot with her 89 Honda Accord. I wanted to slash her tires.
Maybe I'll start feeling better when I start getting weekly visits from the UPS man... one can only hope...
Maybe I'll start feeling better when I start getting weekly visits from the UPS man... one can only hope...
Team Owner
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From: Queens, New York Life begins at 183 mph....
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
I don't know how you guys can do it. I haven't driven mine since Sunday and I'm going bonkers!!! It snowed on Monday and its gonna snow again today and over the weekend so who knows how long she'll be indoors. I drive her year round but when it snows, she stays in until it melts and the salt is gone. Hopefully, I'll be back on the road in two weeks. I've been praying every day for rain! 
Team Owner
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From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Mine is up on ramps in the garage, but knowing she is opnly a few feet away is always a good feeling. When I get lonely I go out there and do another MOD. Now I just wish it would clear up some to try the new MODS out....
I use to LOVE Winter until I bought the C5. Maybe time to look at that job offer in Tampa more seriously....
I use to LOVE Winter until I bought the C5. Maybe time to look at that job offer in Tampa more seriously....
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Le Mans Master
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From: Manassas VA
I dream of the day I can buy a house with a garage... for now, I took it to a place about 4 hours away from home. It's free, secure storage in an airplane hangar, six minutes from my friend's house. He's got his 96 Collector Edition in his garage, so I can admire his for now...
I've scheduled bi-weekly visits to clean her up and maybe get some WOT runs out on the runway every now and then...
I've scheduled bi-weekly visits to clean her up and maybe get some WOT runs out on the runway every now and then...
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From: Jacksonville FL
I don't know how you guys do it..... Gotta live somewhere that I can drive my Vette, ride my Harley and play golf 12 months a year. I'm not gloating, just very appreciative that I live in FL. Stay warm and look forward to the thaw 
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From: ATL ga
Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
I feel your pain, although mine is in the garage so I can sit in it and make Vroom-Vroom noises
At least I can drive once a week until the spring.
Burning Brakes
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From: Branson MO
What's the problem?
Originally Posted by wit2pz
Welp, she's gone... hibernating for the winter season... Stuck her in an airplane hangar on Monday... I didn't think it would suck this bad. My pride & joy, my stress relief, my bragging rights, my thunder! MAN this hurts! I damn near cried when I cleaned her out, covered her up, shut the doors, and hit the lock button. One last "BEEP" and that was it!
I've read about this, but I never knew it would be so bad. I need a support group!
Thanks for listening...
I've read about this, but I never knew it would be so bad. I need a support group!
Thanks for listening...
2. Average daytime highs for January there are 43 F, Average lows 22.9
3. Pick an "above average" day with the sun shining, go get her, start her up and get your fix!
Melting Slicks
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From: Toledo Ohio
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
I feel your pain, although mine is in the garage so I can sit in it and make Vroom-Vroom noises
Time enough to look through the MOD. vendors lists 
Racer
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From: St. Rose LA
Originally Posted by wit2pz
Welp, she's gone... hibernating for the winter season... Stuck her in an airplane hangar on Monday... I didn't think it would suck this bad. My pride & joy, my stress relief, my bragging rights, my thunder! MAN this hurts! I damn near cried when I cleaned her out, covered her up, shut the doors, and hit the lock button. One last "BEEP" and that was it!
I've read about this, but I never knew it would be so bad. I need a support group!
Thanks for listening...
I've read about this, but I never knew it would be so bad. I need a support group!
Thanks for listening...
Safety Car
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'07
Heres the bright side, Spring is officially only 2 months away! But yes, you
need a garage! Wonderful things garages. My baby is in the garage under
her cover. Of course I do a quick visual inspection on an amost daily bases!!
Plus, I do take her out every couple weeks.
Just keep in mind when you get her back, how sweet its gonna be!!
need a garage! Wonderful things garages. My baby is in the garage under
her cover. Of course I do a quick visual inspection on an amost daily bases!!
Plus, I do take her out every couple weeks.
Just keep in mind when you get her back, how sweet its gonna be!!
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We are here for you! Many of us are going through the same feelings. Spring is only a couple of months away.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
I feel your pain. Bummer.
I'm in CT, and while Inferno has been asleep in my garage for the past 5 days due to snow and salt/sand on the roads, as soon as it gets a little warmer (and it rains), he's back on the road!!
EG
I'm in CT, and while Inferno has been asleep in my garage for the past 5 days due to snow and salt/sand on the roads, as soon as it gets a little warmer (and it rains), he's back on the road!!
EG
