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"Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow" (chriskf) 10/04/2016 at 01:27 • Filed to: None

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a big announcement!

A little over two weeks ago, my girlfriend said “yes!”

And she still agreed to wake up early the next day to go to a vintage BMW show with me. The Malaga 02 above was her favorite, because it was cute and matched her nails.

As reward for reading about my personal life, here are some other pics I took at the show. (Sorry about the meh quality. I’m still working at this whole photography thing, and did minimal post production. haha)

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 01:48

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I need that mini in my life.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 10/04/2016 at 01:48

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Yeah, it was pretty awesome. I’d love to see that thing tear around an autox or road course.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 01:49

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Wow, congrats!

Also, nice bmws.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > NotUnlessRoundIsFunny 10/04/2016 at 01:50

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Haha thanks!

deprecated account > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 01:53

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Congrats, man!That’s awesome! Nice bimmers too.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > deprecated account 10/04/2016 at 01:54

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Thank ya!

There are always some great cars at this show, I just wish I’d taken more/better pictures. haha

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 01:57

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Congrats, man!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 10/04/2016 at 01:58

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Thanks, dude!

Steve in Manhattan > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 02:03

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When she put up with me going to the Toyota Motor Museum on our first day in Tokyo, I knew she was a keeper. Well, 10 years earlier I knew that, but I knew it even more in March.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Steve in Manhattan 10/04/2016 at 02:06

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Nice! Haha Yep, the ones that will put up with our insanity are definitely keepers. She has actually put forth a genuinely impressive effort to learn about and participate in my automotive obsession, riding along at autocross a couple times and going to track days with me. Not to mention dealing with me having a bedroom full of car parts on a regular basis.

The Toyota Motor Museum will hopefully come in time. ;)

RallyWrench > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 02:10

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Congratulations! She has excellent taste in cars and color.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > RallyWrench 10/04/2016 at 02:17

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Agreed. Although her taste in men I’d questionable, but I’m not arguing with it! ;)

bob and john > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 02:21

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WOOT WOOT

Wheelerguy > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 04:50

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YAY! You’re one step closer to—

NO SHUT UP WHEELERGUY *bang*

shop-teacher > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 07:19

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Congrats man!

That Metro thing I told you about is officially happening.

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/free-beer-come-help-me-do-stupid-things-with-a-car-1787350971

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 07:33

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Congrats mate! :D

jkm7680 > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 07:41

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Congrats man!

extraspecialbitter > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 07:54

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HOORAY! CONGRATS!!!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > shop-teacher 10/04/2016 at 07:58

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Thanks!

Sweet about the Metro! Alas, I will be down in Kentucky with the future Mrs. drives an FR-Slow. Haha

But we live fairly close to each other, so I’m down to wrench most any time!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Wheelerguy 10/04/2016 at 07:58

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Lol thanks

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > extraspecialbitter 10/04/2016 at 07:58

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Thanks!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > bob and john 10/04/2016 at 07:59

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!!!!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 10/04/2016 at 08:00

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Thank ya, mate!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > jkm7680 10/04/2016 at 08:00

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Thank ya, sir!

Wheelerguy > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 08:01

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Oh, and BTW, be a keeper like her. Reciprocate, have a consistent mutual understanding. You’ll last longer that way.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Wheelerguy 10/04/2016 at 08:04

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I do my best! I go shopping with her a lot, and don’t really complain at all! In fact, I even kinda like it... haha

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 08:13

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Congrats!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 10/04/2016 at 08:14

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Thanks!

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 08:16

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ttyymmnn > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 08:19

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“Marriage is a wonderful institution. But who wants to live in an institution?”

— Groucho Marx

Congratulations, Chris. Best wishes for a long life together.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > ttyymmnn 10/04/2016 at 08:21

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Thank you!

Arrivederci > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 08:21

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Congrats man!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Arrivederci 10/04/2016 at 08:24

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Thanks!

Captain of the Enterprise > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 08:26

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Congrats!

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 08:35

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Congratulations!

As someone who just celebrated their 3rd wedding anniversary, I feel like I should be giving you some sagely advice. But I think if you’ve made it this far, you’ve got a handle on things. So, best of luck!

450X_FTW > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 08:40

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Another one bites the dust. Oh congrats too ha.

Bourbon&JellyBeans > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 08:46

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Congrats! I just bought my girlfriend an engagement ring on Saturday. From what I can see, that ring in your picture looks almost exactly like the one I bought, strangely enough. Won’t ask until January, so I have to sit on the secret for a while! Best of luck with everything!

EL_ULY > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 08:55

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wooo hoooo!!!! Awesomeness!!!!!!!

Nibby > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 09:21

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Woo! MARRY HER! oh wait...

Congrats!

$kaycog > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 09:23

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Congratulations! I love it!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Bourbon&JellyBeans 10/04/2016 at 09:30

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Congrats, and thank you!

Did you go with a pear cut too? I feel like I’ve become a diamond expert after all the research I’ve did. haha

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Snuze: Needs another Swede 10/04/2016 at 09:30

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haha thanks!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > 450X_FTW 10/04/2016 at 09:30

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lol thanks!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Nibby 10/04/2016 at 09:31

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;)

Thanks!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > EL_ULY 10/04/2016 at 09:31

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Thank ya, sir!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > $kaycog 10/04/2016 at 09:31

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Thanks! :)

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Captain of the Enterprise 10/04/2016 at 09:31

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Thank ya!

Bourbon&JellyBeans > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 09:58

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Haha No, I went with a princess cut because it’s what she’s always said she would want. But the setting looks really similar - circular halo set high over a thin band. Going in I had no idea what I was doing. Went to a jewelry store and they asked me if I knew what the 4C’s were...of course my mind when to Alfa Romeo...

I went from knowing nothing about diamonds to being at least able to hold a conversation about them in the span of a weekend. Lol

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Bourbon&JellyBeans 10/04/2016 at 10:01

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Nice! Yeah, I did a fair bit of internet research initially. Then we went to a couple of mall stores together, just to look since I had changed her mind from wanting a simple circle cut to wanting a pear with a halo setting. haha After that I worked with a very reputable private jeweler near my office, and they were amazing through the whole process. Actually pretty competitively priced with online sellers like James Allen too.

shop-teacher > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 10:15

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I’m sure there will be plenty of wrenching opportunities when I break it :)

Have a good time in Kentucky.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > shop-teacher 10/04/2016 at 10:16

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I’ve got plenty of ideas for how you can break it!

Rallycross, anyone?! ;)

Bourbon&JellyBeans > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 10:35

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That’s the way to do it! Lol I actually went in to look. Didn’t think I was going to buy for a couple more months. But they made me an offer that I couldn’t really refuse, so I bit the bullet. I got a ring that was originally priced for nearly 150% my original budget and got it for like 110% of the budget, which was close enough for me. Did you appraise the ring after you got it? I’m thinking about doing it.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Bourbon&JellyBeans 10/04/2016 at 10:40

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Yeah, I ended up going all in at about 115% of the high end of my original budget.

The jeweler I went to provided an official appraisal, at the price I paid without tax, so that I could use it for insurance purposes. I’m not too worried about getting a third party appraisal, as I don’t intend to ever need to sell the ring. haha

shop-teacher > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 10:55

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That’s precisely the plan. I’m not even going to put it on the road, I’m just going to flat-tow it to Byron and back as many times as I can make it last :)

vicali > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 11:34

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Congrats!

I knew my wife was ‘the one’ when she would go to all my vw shows, sun/rain/snow..

Good on ya.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > shop-teacher 10/04/2016 at 11:58

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If you don’t already have a co-driver, I’d be willing to go halfsies on a used set of wheels w/ snow tires to run the car with ya! haha

I want to rallycross the FR-S, but I’ve heard Byron is a bit too rough to risk it at stock ride height. :/

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > vicali 10/04/2016 at 11:59

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Thank you!

It’s always a good sign when they’re willing to put up with our insanity. haha

Steve in Manhattan > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 13:22

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Lots of photos on Facebook from TMM (Steve Reiness), including this one:

Bourbon&JellyBeans > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 13:30

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Ah good to hear I wasn’t the only one to spend a little over budget. I was thinking of getting an appraisal just to make sure I didn’t get completely jipped when I bought it. No intent on selling. Hahaha

shop-teacher > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 13:36

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I may take you up on that ... spending others money again I see :)

I only ran Bryron once in the Roadmaster, because I’m certain it would kill it before too long. While it is a cheap beater, it’s a cheap beater that I really like. I wouldn’t even consider doing that course in my DD.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > shop-teacher 10/04/2016 at 14:32

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Hey, at least I’m spending a bit of mine this time too. ;)

Btw, what year is the Metro? I’m curious to see if we make any parts for it.

shop-teacher > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 14:46

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It’s a ‘98

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > shop-teacher 10/04/2016 at 14:51

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I’ve added you on FB. I can likely be of even greater use than just splitting wheels/tires for a co-driving spot. ;)

shop-teacher > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/04/2016 at 15:17

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Cool! :)