Heeeeelllllppppp mmmmeeee

[tirwin]

So I started redoing the interior. Got it all ripped out. Got the cleanup done. Parts arrived.

And then I changed jobs. And the new employer threw me in the deep end of the pool. 2 weeks in and I haven't stopped. First week travelled across the US. Week 2 in Europe. Here this week and on the road again next week.

I am in series withdrawal. I haven't heard the engine fire up since January. It is the most bizarre feeling.

I got home and just stood in the garage staring at everything that has to get done before I can get her back on the road and I almost had a panic attack.

Ok, I'm done venting. Thanks for listening.

Deep breath. I will get done. I will get her back on the road. I will be flying down the road enjoying the Spring weather. It will be done. Focus. Focus. Focus.

[DanielDudley]

Jobs are what make our pastimes possible.

You will get there.

[jrolstin]

Yep, can't have one without the other unfortunately...

[ivangene]

Hobby's don't have deadlines

[Spark Chaser]

This is what keeps me motivated:porsche collection-out of control hobby

[tirwin]

Thanks, guys. I just need to get on the road. I feel a trip to the Dragon coming on.

[Gustyones]

I understand. I'm sending mine in for paint soon and i'm dreading looking at the empty spot in the garage.

[kiwiokie]

As long as you still have the dash and pedals in place, bolt the drivers seat back in and get your fix. I drove my car for a few months prior to painting with no interior apart from the dash and the seats. It was great fun.

[SilberUrS6]

Originally Posted by kiwiokie

As long as you still have the dash and pedals in place, bolt the drivers seat back in and get your fix. I drove my car for a few months prior to painting with no interior apart from the dash and the seats. It was great fun.

I was going to say exactly this. Dash, wheel, pedals, driver's seat. DRIVE!

[tirwin]

No windows and no pedal cluster at the moment.

Ok. I'm getting stuff done this weekend!

[pookie]

When you go to the Dragon, let me know. I'm close and will meet you over there.

[KCinBR]

Originally Posted by tirwin

Thanks, guys. I just need to get on the road. I feel a trip to the Dragon coming on.

That would be some good medicine.

[Jerome74911S]

I drove my car all last summer with just the driver's seat, steering wheel, and pedals - not even all the instruments. It was a giggle, because the car was light and peppy that way.

[combatic]

Keep it in perspective....you have GOOD problems. You have a Job & a Porsche

Carry on

[tirwin]

I am blessed with a great job and a great family, so please excuse me for whining about my 1st-world problems.

My Porsche hobby helps keep me sane. Something to do to get my mind off the problems of the day.

As much as I love working on the car it sure is great to drive it and I'm just jonesing for the feeling again. I was invited for a drive by a fellow Pelican the other day and I couldn't go out and play.

Still I'm going to have to get done soon. The wife is giving me the stink-eye because I've kicked her car out of the garage for temporary work space.

[arbita1]

Originally Posted by combatic

Keep it in perspective....you have GOOD problems. You have a Job & a Porsche

Carry on

No truer words.

Originally Posted by tirwin

Still I'm going to have to get done soon. The wife is giving me the stink-eye because I've kicked her car out of the garage for temporary work space.

I made that mistake only once. Some engine work that was supposed to take a week a two after I removed it ended up taking 2 months. I heard about the "major" inconvience for about 6 weeks until I finished. I'm waiting to move to a new house before doing my next engine drop.