Rain Makes for shitty times

The above photo started an obsession, well actually it was the end of one obsession and the beginning of another. The day I uploaded this photo I knew that I was slowly losing passion for this car and the hobby in general. August of 2006, and it took nearly five years for me to bother turning the wrenches on another ride. Happily that day I fell in love with the photo itself. I combined four years of blood, sweat, long hours, late nights, and cash to create something that was an extension of me. But something beautiful happened that day. I realized the car alone didn't make a photo but the back drop itself. Now anyone who knows me understands I will have a life-long soft spot for the hills of Eastern, KY and this photo captures that. The view you see behind you goes for over 60 miles, 60 freaking miles, think about it? That is utterly amazing. Now less than one year after this photo was taken my car was nearing what I called completion before frustration set in and I started ripping it apart. Even worse, someone started laying the foundation for a house in the one and only piece of real estate I would have ever considered owning. Even worse, they didn't even build a porch to enjoy the view, what a bunch of assholes?

Now let's fast forward nearly five years later and my passion and drive reappeared. I spent 5 years polishing, cleaning, and making a car a rolling trophy. Fuck that shit, the real passion comes from turning the key, letting the exhaust growl, dropping it in gear and tearing shit up. Dirt becomes walking art, and obviously, saving for nice camera equipment is paying off in the photo department. This photo was taking at the 2011 Indy 500, and perhaps with a bit of liquid courage, I decided to see why so many people step away from Subaru's with a smile. I spent countless hours and plenty of broken knuckles trying to turn heads, and in one weekend, I got my thumbs ups, beers, compliments, and smiles from doing what a true car enthusiast is supposed to do, DRIVE!

I know its a rainy evening but for all you gear heads out there get out your favorite driving shoes, grab your keys, and give your car the ride of its life.