I think this is a likely explanation: I know that my hearing is not what it was, although it's not that I can't hear anything, it's just difficult to make sense of what was said, sometimes. Or, maybe they didn't speak English?

Anyway, don't take offense. But you shouldn't make fun of them, either. I have a friend who is pushing 80, probably can't hear very well bcause of all the firefights he went through, but he still shows up a car club events and puts most of the young guys on the trailer. And if you made fun of him, he's a black belt karate instructor, so he might slap you around a bit, if you get too sassy.

 

lol, the old GCP (gold chain posse), havent heard that mentioned in a while

Could have been a rental car, maybe Hertz was out of Malibus.

 

I believe the Corvette culture/brotherhood means a lot of different things to each individual. To me its staying up all night watching the Corvettes race at Lemans and Sebring. Who can forget the amazing overall win by the C5R at the Rolex 24 hour years ago. Back in the 60's & 70's it was watching the Gulf race program. Used to belong to club but no longer do. We do all the Corvette Caravans and looking forward to this years as well. Probablly I would say wife and I are hardcore (owned 23 Corvettes over the years) but that doesn't make us any more of a Corvette enthusiast than the person who just buys a Corvette because it is a Corvette. Its an amazing vehicle that survived in both good times and bad. Take how ever much you want too from the Corvette dream, and keep driving the best car built in America. Just my humble opinion.

 

You really didn't say as to what they said to you.

 

lol been there before I don't look the part of having money apparently. but i am a decently young and successful but so when I talk to soemoen and tell them I had that car they probably say yeah whatever...but IDC judge me if you want

 

would like to hear a little more (any) of the dialogue before making any comment. what did you say? how did you greet them? what did they say?

also, note that as the body ages, it falls apart. everything functions less effectively. they are no more responsible for this than you are for your IQ, whatever it is. i am going through that myself now--early stages. its the most incredibly depressing thing that you can imagine--to watch your abilities deteriorate, and to know that its only getting worse. carpe diem, youngsters. and do it today. all you eventually have are memories of who and what you were ("the boss" is right--bruce, to those who dont know him). at least make them worth remembering. im not saying live on the edge, or take unnecessary risks. not at all--unless you want to.

my advice [yea, i know you didnt ask for it] is to travel to as many places as you can. take an african photographic safari (kenya and tanzania are great), go to machu pichu, hike the incan trail, golapagus islands (we saw the 1/4 hour "migration" of the baby sea turtles to the sea--once a year, and watched the sea birds swoop down and eat them ALL before they made it--about 15 of us [strangers], broke out crying and hugging each other as it sunk in!), drive the southern island of new zealand (and meet the friendliest people on the planet), drive through the italian riviera, south of france, the greek islands are awesome and full of history, drive your C7 across mexico, from puerta vallarta, thru guadalahara, mexico city, up the mountain to taxco. and do it before youre too old. we did it in our 30's and 40's. now we couldnt do it at all. or, drive your corvette through the middle east! but dont end up grumpy, sitting at a rest stop on the super highway of life. THIS IS YOUR FATE, unless you choose to proactively change it.

 

We need more info. Is it possible they were hearing impaired or foreigners with a rented C7?

 

LOVE the red accents on your vette!

 

You probably got snubbed too....

 

also, note that as the body ages, it falls apart. everything functions less effectively. they are no more responsible for this than you are for your IQ, whatever it is. i am going through that myself now--early stages. its the most incredibly depressing thing that you can imagine--to watch your abilities deteriorate, and to know that its only getting worse. carpe diem, youngsters. and do it today. all you eventually have are memories of who and what you were ("the boss" is right--bruce, to those who dont know him). at least make them worth remembering. im not saying live on the edge, or take unnecessary risks. not at all--unless you want to.

LOL He said they were an older couple not a couple who snuck out of the old age home. When trying to guess at an answer, I always use Occam's razor. I suspect that the OP encountered a couple who aren't friendly. The purchase of a Corvette doesn't transform unfriendly people into friendly people, but it may transform unfriendly people into happy, unfriendly people.

 

Wait a minute if I get to have lots of chest hair I'm in....I do have lots of coooool sled clothing

 

First off sorry for your diagnosis back then and secondly I am not insulted by the "preoccupied, mid personal crisis, whatever was up their ****" couple.
I was disappointed in their behavior as people in the genuine lack of courtesy to someone else - could have even been you they would have snuffed that day. Its really of no consequence as I will never see them again and even if I did I am the type person who would approach them again just to observe the response.
I just regret the image thy projected is that corvette owners are snobby - which not all of us are (or any other brand for that matter)
but thank you for input

 

This probably was indeed the case

 

I am sorry I left out what the entire dialogue was but after greeting them in a clear and concise manner ending in " I also have a Laguna Blue Z51 like yours(implying Corvette) which I enjoy very much"
They looked dead at me and said "Oh? paused glanced me head to toe , said "right" and turned and walked away??!!
It was one of those ("in your dreams" rights) and it does not take a genius to understand when someone is looking down on you.
Older to me is mid 60's (no offense to anyone in that age group) and seemed affluent ...jewelry and the lady was trying hard to look 40's with the hair and contemporary clothing, face lift where she looked surprised all the time.
I come from a place where no matter how terrible things are when someone greets you that you respond politely. This chance encounter simply demonstrates not everyone has that up bringing.

I understand people have a lot on their minds these days but we should never cease to be polite.
And yes snuffed would have been much worse than snubbed hahaha.

 

Let's see... you chat up old folks at rest stops early in the morning and expect what, exactly? Context.

 

I wouldn't worry too much about the couple's reaction. OP wanted to talk to them with the best intentions, but for whatever reason, they didn't pick up on what he intended. OP was a good guy, they may have misunderstood, it's not worth worrying about.

Also, older folks can feel quite vulnerable at times, a possible reason they wouldn't have replied as he had hoped. When I was young I didn't understand this, but I'm old enough to have seen it a number of times.

 

+1

Many times, at least around here, the 'wow man thats a nice car' in mall parking lots, gas stations, rest areas etc is sometimes followed by 'you wouldnt happen to have a few extra dollars to spare,'

So I can see people in a rest stop just wanting to get away from someone starting a conversion. People just dont know what your intentions are..

 

Yeah that must have been it maybe I made them feel uncomfortable saying hello.
Either way no big deal really. No law says they have to be nice to anyone, just common courtesy..
I expected a "Oh that's nice" but whatever its all good. Just wanted to vent guys and gals..rant over now.

 

And I doubt it had anything to do with their age, his gold chains or the hair on her chest.

 

Not only nice, but better looking than the Jag, WAY better looking!