Author: mrsharps@msn.com
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Now or Never
It’s nice to be able to get out in Alexandria and enjoy all that this overgrown suburb has to offer. This popped up on my instagram feed, so it was the perfect excuse to spend a summer afternoon by the waterfront in Old Town. The installation is a work by the art, Alicia Eggert. Her…
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Buc-ees
So, I guess you truly are a “car guy” if, just one week after a pair of nine-hour road trips, you spend your Saturday driving two hours out of your way just to get gas. But that is exactly what I did to make my first-ever visit to a Buc-ee’s. Going to Buc-ee’s is definitely…
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My First Porsche Parade – Take 3
When I got in line to gather my registration materials, a volunteer asked all new participants to line up on the left, so I obliged. When I reached the front of the line, the lady at the desk didn’t see my reservation. She asked, ‘Is this your first time at a Parade?’. It technically was…
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Virgin Voyages
I’ve identified taking a cruise as a desired vacation for a while now. Like, who wouldn’t want to spend a solid week at a floating all-you-can-eat buffet?? Around 2021, I began thinking fairly seriously about it. But still getting out of the pandemic, large crowds and small spaces wasn’t really top of the list. With…
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Rock The Summit
Now a little more settled into my new life on the East coast, I want to get more involved in local activities I enjoy. High on that list is joining the local chapter of the Porsche Club of America and participating in events. The club e-mail newsletter advertised a call for volunteers for an upcoming…
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BMW 840
I want to experience as may truly cool cars as possible. While taking a trip to San Diego, I was given the opportunity to upgrade my rental car up to the BMW 840 for a reasonable price. So, naturally, I went for it. Honestly, it’s a nice car, but it just wasn’t for me. First,…
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The Monster Mile
To start the Dover 400, the drivers do a few laps behind a pace car. Finally, the pace car departs the track and the crowd is treated to a roar of the engines as the entire grid flies by at full throttle. Rolling Start. When I heard it I began to tear up a little.…
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The Trinity
As a car guy I’m aware of a ‘Holy Trinity’ of hypercars; Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1, and the Porsche 918. For me, the trinity really is the brands; Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini. I’ve been fortunate enough to own a few Porsches and have driven a Ferrari at a track event. Today, I had the opportunity…
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Cherry Blossoms
Quick one. Growing up, I always heard about the cherry blossoms in D.C., but I don’t think I ever actually went. So, in my quest to be more of a D.C.-ite, I hopped into the city on a Saturday morning to finally check it out. My target: the Jefferson Memorial. I lucked out. The weekend…
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Washington Auto Show
I absolutely LOVE going to auto shows! Back in Seattle, the Seattle Show was an annual favorite. It was a great opportunity to see all of the new cars for the model year, see a couple cool customs, and have a relaxing day of walking around. I was excited to hear of one in D.C.,…