Phantom Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 Somehow I managed to survive my two weeks of purgatory in Maui and return to my little spot of pardise in Texas. Interesting observations: 1) Only saw 10 Z cars, 1-Z32 and 9-Z31's. No 240,260, 280, 280ZX, or 350Z's. 2) Saw twice that many new Mini-Coopers 3) Saw A Bricklin - remember them? It was actually driving down the road - very obviously had the original red paint job. 4) The mountain 10 miles from where I was staying is the second wettest spot in the world - 450" of rain/year but it didn't rain on where I was staying once in two weeks. Amazing the climate changes & number of climate zones (10) on an island with the combined area of Vermont, New Hampshire & Connecticut. 5) Variety of marine life was phenomenal. I got face-to-face with some sea turtles while snuba'ing at 25'. Also saw an octopus, a spotted brown sting ray (rare) and got too close to several moray eels. Dang they're mean looking! Obviously saw a plethura of various tropical fish. 6) Rode a bicycle down the steepest paved road in the world. It dropped 10,000 feet in 38 miles. We covered it in less than two hours hitting speeds as high as 37 mph and only had to peddle a total of about 200 yards. My Z car experience paid off here. Checked the brakes on the bike before starting off and had them give me another one when I discovered the front brake didn't work on the first bike. 7) Obviously got lots of good sun - too much one day - didn't need a flashlight my last 3 days there - just lifted my shirt and illuminated my path with the red glow. Amazingly - didn't call home once, didn't get any calls from work, didn't check anything on the internet once, and don't yet even know what's going on with my Z project. What's even more amazing is that we were there long enough that my wife actually was ready to come home. Total victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 What? No macadamia nuts for us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 Originally posted by Phantom:Somehow I managed to survive my two weeks of purgatory in Maui... I hate you, you know that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 Welcome back!! You going to the meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted November 14, 2002 Author Share Posted November 14, 2002 Sumo, Mac nuts were really good - especially the sugar frosted ones. Nope - didn't even bring any back for myself - just a T-shirt for each of my kids and a shell necklace for my wife. Lot's of good pictures (I hope) and memories. Scott, Somehow I can deal with that. Cody, See you tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfitz Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 Does this mean I'll finally get to see your ZXT Sumo? Hope your bringing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 You Dog you, I'm thinking that is where I need to go! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 Does this mean I'll finally get to see your ZXT Sumo? You mean Cody 82 ZXT right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted November 15, 2002 Author Share Posted November 15, 2002 I think Cody needs a new handle - similar to mine. I think he's only made one Cowtown Z Club meeting and hasn't brought his car yet. I think he just took a picture like Sumo's and has us all faked out. Mike - If you go it will ruin you forever. It's abeautiful place - but really expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 Hey! hey! hey! I didnt fake anybody out That car really exists.........well, ok so its smaller than most remotes for the TV......but at least i used real Nissan paint......well, so i bought the Pep Boys brand.......Its got two coats of clear on it ......ok ok, i faked you out! At least the driveway is real! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1970Z Posted November 16, 2002 Share Posted November 16, 2002 whoa you saw a bricklin? i almost bought one of those just so i could own an obscure piece of automotive history lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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