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Today I had a random thought. In the middle of the work day a buddy says “I wish I were on the beach right about now”. I thought to myself- The beach is nice but it’s no place for Geoff Morris. If I could be anywhere right now; where would I be? It didn’t take me long to conclude that If I weren’t at my desk; I’d be at a red light.
Yeah, yeah, yeah… I know- Let me explain myself.
The red-light is a magical place. I’ve had alot of my fun at red lights. Here are a few fun red light memories that I’m sure I share with other hobbyist:
1) Being eyeballed by a car of beautiful women- I turn over my shoulder and smile. The driver licks her lips and says nice ride. (This is prime example- I’ve had detailed conversation with women in other cars just by having a clean ride. This is the result of having a banging set of wheels.
2) Being watched by the guy that seems to think you have it all. You’re in your street machine with the stars, moon and street lights glimmering off the hood of the car. You’ve got a breath taking passenger riding with you and you notice the guy and his wife (in their minivan)staring at you uncontrollably. You know their going home with the groceries and then off to bed. They have no clue were your going in your immaculate vehicle with your angle eyed passenger. Sometime I turn to my passenger and say “If their gonna stare- let’s give em something to stare at” Then I plant one on her lips.
If you’re like me; you throat the engine up before the light turns green and you speed off leaving the nosey couple to fantasize about who you are and where you’re going.
3) Don’t forget how you feel when you’re at a red-light and a car full of little kids pull up next to you. They all point and push to get close to the window to get a closer look. Their mother will make them sit back down and you smile and give them a friendly waive. I was one of those kids and I’m sure that the good impression I make on them will make them go up to have an interest in our beloved automotive hobby.
4) The age old thumbs up. When I was 18 I bought my first limited addition car. There were 500 pearl colored models produced and I owned number 468. It never failed that every time I would pull up to a light. Car guys would give me the thumbs up. That is one of the nicest things a guy can do. It’s a rule amongst car folks to never get too excited when someone pays your ride a compliment you just- nod and keep driving.
5) Lastly, the red-light is the birth place of street racing adrenaline. (I don’t condone racing on the street but I’ve done it). There's nothing like waiting on that light to turn so you can tear the guy in the other lane “a new one” lol
Now, I’m sure since I’ve had the opportunity to explain why I love red lights so much all real gear heads reading this will agree that a red-light is pretty cool place to be.
See ya at the red-light.
Geoff Morris
Yeah, yeah, yeah… I know- Let me explain myself.
The red-light is a magical place. I’ve had alot of my fun at red lights. Here are a few fun red light memories that I’m sure I share with other hobbyist:
1) Being eyeballed by a car of beautiful women- I turn over my shoulder and smile. The driver licks her lips and says nice ride. (This is prime example- I’ve had detailed conversation with women in other cars just by having a clean ride. This is the result of having a banging set of wheels.
2) Being watched by the guy that seems to think you have it all. You’re in your street machine with the stars, moon and street lights glimmering off the hood of the car. You’ve got a breath taking passenger riding with you and you notice the guy and his wife (in their minivan)staring at you uncontrollably. You know their going home with the groceries and then off to bed. They have no clue were your going in your immaculate vehicle with your angle eyed passenger. Sometime I turn to my passenger and say “If their gonna stare- let’s give em something to stare at” Then I plant one on her lips.
If you’re like me; you throat the engine up before the light turns green and you speed off leaving the nosey couple to fantasize about who you are and where you’re going.
3) Don’t forget how you feel when you’re at a red-light and a car full of little kids pull up next to you. They all point and push to get close to the window to get a closer look. Their mother will make them sit back down and you smile and give them a friendly waive. I was one of those kids and I’m sure that the good impression I make on them will make them go up to have an interest in our beloved automotive hobby.
4) The age old thumbs up. When I was 18 I bought my first limited addition car. There were 500 pearl colored models produced and I owned number 468. It never failed that every time I would pull up to a light. Car guys would give me the thumbs up. That is one of the nicest things a guy can do. It’s a rule amongst car folks to never get too excited when someone pays your ride a compliment you just- nod and keep driving.
5) Lastly, the red-light is the birth place of street racing adrenaline. (I don’t condone racing on the street but I’ve done it). There's nothing like waiting on that light to turn so you can tear the guy in the other lane “a new one” lol
Now, I’m sure since I’ve had the opportunity to explain why I love red lights so much all real gear heads reading this will agree that a red-light is pretty cool place to be.
See ya at the red-light.
Geoff Morris
Geoff, I have been reading every post keep them coming!!!
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