Howard as a fellow Yorkshireman and as someone who was educated by Jesuits (and survived !!!) I understand your torment and confusion.
Stoneyhurst? I had a pal at college from there and he certainly was a bit damaged by the Jesuits. Not that I'm suggesting you are.
I agree with Ewn I believe you have lost the joy in seat of the pants motoring..the pleasure of going on mad jaunts like my wet trip down from Newcastle just because I could.
I often do 100 mile bike rides to hurt myself a bit (the Jesuit influence !!) and feel great afterwards..indeed after writing this I will bike 70 miles to Humber Bridge ,stand on the top ,amd say a prayer for you !!!!
There will come a time when I am not fit enough to do these things so I savour every trip..it makes me feel ALIVE !!!
Howard..say three Hail Mary's and 12 Our Fathers and you will be absolved.!!!
I can understand what you are saying - after all, racing my boat in strong winds and blowing rain every week from january to April is the same sort of thing albeit less energetic. But you cant race a yacht without being exposed. You can drive a car without the hair shirt. Sorry but I just dont see the point in not taking advantage of modern technology. And by that I dont mean heated seats or bluetooth, I mean proper independant suspension, proper dual clutch box,lightweight rigid body structure, modern tyres , disc brakes etc. In other words Lotus Elise or ( if you can stomach buying French) the new Alpine.
Sure I hanker after another Fezza but I know that to buy one would be stupid. Its only about the badge really - no point in a 200 mph car when even being naughty, you arent going to exceed 100.
