[Saint Bastage]

After a long and surprisingly warm winter, the Gods decided this weekend the mercury was to exceed all expectations and provide a taste of spring. Upon hearing the wondrous news and waiting until the last minute for some form of verification (they've lied before) I called the insurance company and re-applied the full Horsey coverage effective at 12:01 am last night.

I climbed out of bed this morning with a little spring in my step for the first time since that awful October snowfall that cut last seasons excitement short. I grabbed a quick shower and quietly slipped into the garage. I pulled up the corner of the car cover to show just a little leg and stepped back for a moment in sheer childish amazement with a startling if not naughty grin on my face. I stepped in to remove the cover from another fender stopping myself again to savor the moment. Dear Lord this thing is sexy. I continued like a high school virgin on his first date with the prom queen who was saying Yes,Yes, more more. Incapable of continuing the strip tease much longer, I tore the cover from the car to reveal her full, curvacious and magnificent body.

The key was placed in the ignition and the engine was rolled into life for the first time since the last cam belt exercise nearly 1 month ago. It was also the first time in the full glory of sunshine since October. The sites and sounds were enticing me into a frenzy. As she warmed her oils, I gave her a quick wipe with my favorite detail spray and a brand new microfiber cloth purchased just for the moment. I swear she responded with a deep throaty sigh and that special look that sends all lustful men into a sexual coma making them completely oblivious to anything other than her. Lets call that the Mental Erection.

I slid into the drivers seat, fastened my belts like you should with any mind altering experience, depressed the clutch, found first gear and slowly rolled away. We very quietly passed through town and up onto the highway. Her long winter slumber had resulted in some flat spots that needed some heat and time to finally reset. After about a half hour at 65 mph, all the gauges were reading normal, tires were up to temp and rebalanced, everything was reporting to flight control as a go. I found 3rd gear, and promptly let this magnificent machine act like the slutty supermodel she is.

She tied me in a bow and then popped it free to send my senses through an incredible journey like she has every single time we play. Ohh!!! what a feeling!!! Just like every spring, I am again in love. Reborn into the most rewarding and only life worth living over and over again in the hopes that absolutely nothing changes...The Ferrari Life.

I'm left to wonder if my family, friends and co-workers will notice the difference?

[Barry]

Lane,
You've got the illness and you've got it bad. Your in good company here.

Sounds like the winter sleep was almost worth it for the spring awakening. Enjoy!

[550JM]

Please, Lane, write a book, please? I swear I will buy at least 20 copies!! (o yeah, do add pictures of you and the Lady whilst you 'are doing it'!)

Looking forward to the next story!!

[cribbj]

A well crafted tale Lane, and a great read. Thanks!

[Saint Bastage]

Glad you guys are enjoying it....Here's what I wrote the fall before last in a thread filled with pictures from our season closing banquet of Ferrari friends. Makes a nice "forward" for the above.



Ohh how I long for these days past.

I look outside at the cold dreary day that has become so routine this time of year. My love is nestled under her car cover dreaming of the days to come next season. She is awakened on a schedule to keep her fluids flowing and electronics in order but sincerely prefers the slumber. She is happy to sleep away the beasts of winter.

It is I that must face the indignity each day suffering the unparalleled boredom without the exhaust music, light breeze, and companionship of my true love. I work desperately to find the fortitude and keep a positive attitude whilst the winters cutting chill tries to wrestle away the memory of her bounty.

It will come again at the dawn of the new season just 3.5 short months away. God...please help them to pass efficiently.

Keep these smiles, thoughts, and photographs in your minds eye until again we ride.

[JazzyO]

Lane, were you the script writer for Pulp Fiction? Can't you do things in order?

Lovely little pieces, I loved reading them.


Onno

[360 Modena]

You obviously LOVE your car.

Nice write-up.

I could not imagine going all winter w/o driving my cars.

[Night Life]

Lane that was excellent, I'm sure I have read your stuff before on Playboy or was it Penthouse ?
Anyways no matter still good read though