📓 Journals People's reaction to your Emira

[Mistral]

This morning I went out for a drive and on the way back I took some back roads. Came to a stoplight and there was an elderly gentleman in front of me in an Alfa Spyder. He took off from the light, and I drove behind them, just to see him pull over, and let me go in front. He drove right behind me, and when I stopped at a resting place, he pulled over as well. He came out of the car, well dressed, shirt, scarf, and the quintessential sign of late age affluence - red trousers.

I thought he was going to tell me off, or something like that. But no. Not at all. He cracked a smile and said "Looks like a Lotus. Does it drive like one?". I said "Yes". He said "It reminds me of my Elise that I took on track days so many times. I miss it.". We proceeded to chat for a while, showed him the car, engine, etc. It was clear that despite his old age (he was certainly late 70s, probably 80s), his car passion was still strong. He took off in his Alfa, and all I could hear is him gunning it down the road.

I love that some people stay young at heart forever. I hope I do to. Just sharing what was a really nice experience this morning.

Let's hope that we can all remain as enthusiastic as that. But without the red trousers, whether we are affluent or not.

 

[Beardedbradley]

Love red trousers

 

[EmirOfDenmark]

Love red trousers

Why do I feel this will turn into a red trousers thread?

 

[EspritGuy]

Why do I feel this will turn into a red trousers thread?

Because this topic has legs.

 

[kitkat]

Magma red trousers

 

[MaybeNeedEmira]

Was going to say if you get Magma don't need the red trousers.
Black alcantara with red stitching maybe?

 

[EspritGuy]

Magma red trousers

Watch the ride height.

 

[nelly111s]

Suits you, Sir !

 

[EspritGuy]

Suits you, Sir !

Adds to the suspense.

 

[EmirOfDenmark]

You guys are impossible. Love this forum.

 

[emirahl]

From the "3 passes" we made a de-tour to Zermatt (Matterhorn) and than down to Lago Maggiore. We stayed in Hotel Bel Sit in Meina. Directly at the Lake perfect parking. From there we also just took the motor way down to Monaco, Toulon and than Mallorca.

On the motor way we filled up fuel. I had a problem with one of the fillers. The cashier came outside and let 4 people wait at the cashier inside just to help me. "Bella Maccina"

 

[Silver Storm]

You guys are impossible. Love this forum.

Your comment reminded me of the sitcom, The Big Bang Theory.

Penny: I give up. He's impossible.
Sheldon: I can't be impossible; I exist. I think what you meant to say is, 'I give up; he's improbable'.

 

[EspritGuy]

Your comment reminded me of the sitcom, The Big Bang Theory.

Penny: I give up. He's impossible.
Sheldon: I can't be impossible; I exist. I think what you meant to say is, 'I give up; he's improbable'.

I prefer incorrigible..

 

[Cutting42]

Suits you, Sir !

While we are being pedantic, it is “Suit you sir” not Suits.

 

[action_turtle]

This morning I went out for a drive and on the way back I took some back roads. Came to a stoplight and there was an elderly gentleman in front of me in an Alfa Spyder. He took off from the light, and I drove behind them, just to see him pull over, and let me go in front. He drove right behind me, and when I stopped at a resting place, he pulled over as well. He came out of the car, well dressed, shirt, scarf, and the quintessential sign of late age affluence - red trousers.

I thought he was going to tell me off, or something like that. But no. Not at all. He cracked a smile and said "Looks like a Lotus. Does it drive like one?". I said "Yes". He said "It reminds me of my Elise that I took on track days so many times. I miss it.". We proceeded to chat for a while, showed him the car, engine, etc. It was clear that despite his old age (he was certainly late 70s, probably 80s), his car passion was still strong. He took off in his Alfa, and all I could hear is him gunning it down the road.

I love that some people stay young at heart forever. I hope I do to. Just sharing what was a really nice experience this morning.

Lots of older people love this car. Little old lady stopped me as I came out of co-op to tell me how beautiful the car was, and I hope I enjoy it and use it well! I was surprised

 

[EspritGuy]

While we are being pedantic, it is “Suit you sir” not Suits.

Unseemly, you say?
Suit yourself.

 

[danmessy]

I'm here for the red trouser grouop buy?

 

[EspritGuy]

I'm here for the red trouser grouop buy?

Grab a seat.

 

[nelly111s]

While we are being pedantic, it is “Suit you sir” not Suits.

Hard to tell, sometimes, on The Fast Show

 

[Mistral]

While we are being pedantic, it is “Suit you sir” not Suits.

It depends on whether you're referring to 'The Fast Show' or 'The Sun' headline for the Versace shooting.