Well, I am making my final preparations. In an effort to keep themiles on my car low, I have been careful not to drive the garage queen that much over the last few weeks since I decided to make the trip. Afterall, I don't want to screw up my average of 9 miles a week on the car.

Yesterday, I washed her just to get the dust that had accumulated on her since I last washed her...oh about 3 days earlier... I plan on cleaning her again today, putting another coat of wax on her and giving her a good interior detail. The laundry girls have small hands so maybe I can draft them into doing the engine bay...small hands are vital in cleaning those hard to get to nooks and crannies.

On Friday, I picked up a couple of bottles of premium Tequila, an El Tesoro Reposado, a Patron Silver, and a Herradura Anejo. (I tried to locate a bottle of Casa Noble, but it is virtually impossible to find locally.) I have conducted a scientific experiment and concluded that the cup holder in an S2000 will in fact accommodate a bottle of El Tesoro. While I in fact prefer Patron Silver on long road trips (it's a little lighter on the palate), there are certain sacrifices which an S2000 requires of its owner. It is still hard to cut lime and pinch salt while driving. I can do it on Interstates but haven't figured out how to do it on a switchback.

zdave87 and I are planning on driving up together...although for some unknown reason he has insisted on a 2 mile separation between our cars at all times. I think it may have something to do with a sense of latent regret...what with him being the former owner of a Silverstone. (Actually, it was Sebring, but of course, as Jay gets older, the memory is the first to go.)

 

Last time I drank tequilla, they found me naked up a tree and I was banned from ever visiting Mexico again.

On a serious note: Tequilla and mountain roads NOT a good combination. I would use the 12 hour rule if drinking is going to be involved.

 

At the risk of resorting to a sports metaphor, the secret of not having a bad reaction to Tequila after consuming prodigious amounts is pacing. It's like finishing a marathon, long distance triathlon or other endurance sport: conditioning and training help you shoot for a good steady pace--not too fast, not too slow. If one constantly drinks, then one never has a hang-over.

 

My old saying.....If you are going to be drinking all day, start early!

Just be careful. I have seen way too many BAD accidents in the mountains. Park the car. hand the keys to someone, then drink.

 

Absolutely...I meant this tongue in cheek...I really am a light drinker...but I do love Tequila!

Afterall, I want come home safely to practice my Spanish!

 

The liver is evil....it must be punnished

 

 

Truly the tree of shame!

Triman...sounds like you like to have a nice clean car. Get a bra for your car before you go. The roads up there are notorious for rock chips and it sounds like those might really bother you.

 

When do you want to leave on Wednesday, zdave87?

 

Probably mid-afternoon.