by "Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
Published 09/17/2017 at 23:04
by "Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
Published 09/17/2017 at 23:04
Tags: hobnobbing with automotive elite
STARS: 4
Went out to Addison Airport Saturday morning to this invitation-only gathering of the automotive upper crust. I got to go because haveacarortwoorthree2 graciously offered to host me. So, my daughter and I met him at the Galleria, and he drove us up in his beautiful XF RS. We stayed for about an hour and a half as the cars came in and lined up along the hangars. I had a great time chatting with some of the owners, especially this English gentleman named Dave who showed me his vintage Bentley that he drives as his daily. I also loved the red C2, and I was very impressed to see a Ford GT. My daughter’s favorites were the Lamborghinis and GT-Rs, and she took as many pictures as I did. We also got to nose around one of the planes that came out for an outing.
I also met Dave of DFWsCars. Actually, I went up to meet him because I knew his face from his Youtube videos, and when he looked confused I said, “don’t you recognize me?”, which was kind of obnoxious of me because he only knew me from my Oppo screen name. Anyway, he was cool, and we chatted for a bit.
So, here are some of the photos I took.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
09/17/2017 at 23:08, STARS: 1
Whoo hoo! V tail Bonanza!
The cars are nice too
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/17/2017 at 23:15, STARS: 1
Yeah, it just pulled out from a hangar between the cars, and taxied to the end of the row, where we got to ogle a bit before the pilot fired her back up and went on his way toward the runway.
I want one so bad.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
09/17/2017 at 23:19, STARS: 1
They’re really cool airplanes, albeit too clean for beginners- I’d love one too.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/17/2017 at 23:21, STARS: 1
Do you own your own?
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/17/2017 at 23:21, STARS: 0
Do you own your own?
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
09/17/2017 at 23:26, STARS: 1
I wish. Not even flying these days - it’s been a few years too long.
Between work and family I just long for it these days.
When I was active, I belonged to a club that had a bunch of airplanes. I flew 172s, 182s and Warriors.
I particularly love the 182. Very stable for IFR, 2 extra cylinders, but you could still cross the fence at 65 kts.
"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
09/17/2017 at 23:35, STARS: 0
Do they shut down the runway or rent out the space between the hangers?
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/17/2017 at 23:53, STARS: 1
Well I’d like to get my license one day, but it’s a pipe dream. I have neither the time nor money. Maybe when I’m an empty nester and retired.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/17/2017 at 23:55, STARS: 0
For the cars? They just lined them up between the hangers. We didn’t go anywhere near the runway.
"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti)
09/18/2017 at 07:51, STARS: 0
How were the cannoli?
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
09/18/2017 at 07:58, STARS: 1
The time commitment is harder than the $, in my opinion. It’s bit something you can do once a month for half a day.
With kids I think it’s nearly impossible. But once they’ve flown the coop, you may have a better chance of finding the time.
I love it, and do highly recommend it. Whatever you do, don’t take an intro flight - it’ll hook you.
"haveacarortwoorthree2" (haveacarortwoorthree2)
09/18/2017 at 08:56, STARS: 1
Glad you guys could make it out and your daughter had fun. Can never start raising the next generation of Oppo too early!
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/18/2017 at 09:42, STARS: 0
You certainly helped. My wife said she was regaling her later with technical details of all the cars she saw. Thanks again.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/18/2017 at 09:42, STARS: 1
Not good, tbh.