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Talk about a co-incidence!
I was taking my brother for a drive down to Lorne today and stopped to fill up
before heading over the Westgate Bridge. Who should turn up but Pinky Jon, Des
and Judy as well as Paul and Linda Gleeson and their two little ones.
Lo and behold, they had all had the same idea. A drive to Lorne on this fine
sunny day! So we all independently drove down through Geelong and happened to take the
scenic and spirited route around via the Little River turn off.
Great Road that!
 Des drove slowly through a puddle on the road's edge and I did the same. PG sees the puddle and carefully
negotiates his way around it (at about 5 kph). Good one 'Puddles Gleeson'!
After 'Puddles' Gleeson entertained us with his cleanliness routine we continued into Geelong and met up with
Roger, Brian, Grant and their families (or part there of) as well as
Graeme who was flying Solo for the day.
After stopping for a little while, I can say officially that Geelong is the
coldest place on Earth or at least it seemed so that morning.
I had noticed on the way that Roger's car was sitting a little low on the driver's
side which was explained by Roger's lovely wife Deb.
 'That's because Roger sits on that side and I sit on this side.'
Sorry Roger but that is a classic and had to be repeated.
Young Mr Holding then lead us through his fine city and out through Anglesea to
the Great Ocean Road. What a Great Ocean Road it is too. The sea was glassy
and the waves magnificent. Unfortunately the rest of the traffic didn't realise that the side of the road is there to let 928 drivers through. Anyway
it gave us a chance to enjoy the scenery. Than at one point I commented to my
brother, as Roger slowed substantially, 'There must be some good bits ahead,
he is creating a gap to fill.' Sure enough, the pace picked up dramatically
until we caught the traffic again. - Good work Roger.
Into Lorne and a reminder of how special our cars are. The numbers of road
side stares and open mouths as we drove through this gorgeous seaside township
made the drive even better. Lunch at the restaurant on the Lorne Pier was excellent - even the kids liked
it. Good food and a lovely atmosphere. The view was sensational with the almost Glass flat ocean to gaze upon on one side and a carpark with a bunch of
shark on the other.
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928
- a fine way to met new friends
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He
said he went how fast?
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Fine
food Good service Great people
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Even
better than the cars
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An
excellent bunch of children
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James
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Nice
Ar*e eh?
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Looks
like an Aussie BBQ
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Suave
sophisticated Sharksters
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Rick
and Graeme
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Leaving Lorne and heading up through Deans Marsh was a treat. Great road and
very little traffic. "Where did you learn to drive like this? Came the
question. ... Answer? 'Video Games!' 
Having set up a simple sport shift on the auto, I was able to use the gear box
like a sequential shift manual. You guys have got to try this - details to
follow shortly.
Back to the drive....
These things are unbelievable - just ask the guy in the new Statesman.
Question - What do you do when a pack of 928's snakes up behind you?
A. Pull over and let them through?
B. Let one or two go by at a time as you make room when you can?
C. Try and outpace them only to show how fruitless the effort really is. Then
pull over and let them through like you should have done in the first place?
D. Surprise all by out driving the 928's and leaving them wondering why they
didn't buy a Statesman?
Lock in 'C' .. thanks Eddie.
 What's that flash of black and white streaking past? Look it's a bird - it's a
plane - No! It's 'Puddles' Gleeson! Man! Paul's RMB sounds
good!!
... and then ... why is he slowing down to a stop? Damn that Car Bra! Headlight cover Velcro
doesn't stay down at *00 km/h does it Paul?
Back to Geelong for a coffee on the waterfront and the obligatory (and always
enjoyable) discussions of specific curves, overtaking manoeuvres of the day
etc. and then, like Des said, a nice gentle drive home. Heater on, roof open,
relaxing sounds from the stereo and continuous smiles from the memories of
another great FRENZY - there I said it.
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Damn
fine machinery
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Never
did like wearing bras myself
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Like
a scene out of Batman
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It's
only open for show ... really!
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Now
that's a neat Totem pole
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No
really! I did see a fish!
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Say
Cheese!
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The
respray was worth every cent
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No!
I'm not repainting mine Pink!
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The
shark pack at rest
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On the way home after dropping my Brother off, some guy in his turbo rice
burner tries to bait me at and between the lights for about 5 kilometres. I've
had too good a day to bother. All I could do is giggle out loud at his Thumping Bass, Popping turbo
waste gate, sunglasses at night and stupid hair ... When will they ever learn?
I must say that the whole day was excellent. As usual, great cars great roads
and best of all great friends.
Regards, Rick Heaney. '86 Meteor Metallic Auto - Melbourne
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