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Been married 26 years now

A lot of general blanket statements there. And since when is southern Maryland in the DC area? That aside, I'm not referring to impressing "girls" with your Porsche - that's silly. As others have said, if you own a classic Porsche, that's what you like, why act like you don't and be disingenuous? Here in the DC area, at the light, or in the gas station, I'm always surprised when someone walks over to talk about the old Porsche. They never can believe it's 25 years old and want to know all about it. And btw, I don't think you like P-cars very much. Never heard anyone call a 930 "run of the mill." I don't think a "run of the mill" 930 exists.

I was told I would get a part in the movie... :cool:

It's all just strategy and breaking preconceived notions. If women in general weren't so god damn hung up on stupid stereotypes we wouldn't have to do this. Once you get in there a few times, you just do as you wish. Drive the 930 every day if you want after that.

All you are doing is just getting approval from her friends- when she calls them to tell them what happened that question will stand out. Showing them you are the "normal guy" they see in Cosmo or whatever the hell they read.

It's either a new camry and get acceptance, or a new Range Rover or Bentley, then she'll be all over you. Old 930, not so much.

rjp

It's funny this is true. None of my ex's understood my cars until we'd be out and random people would stop me, or offer to buy them on the spot. Then she understood. Happened in the 911 a bunch, my Pontiac, my Trailblazer SS.

It's the status and attention. :)

rjp

Is this your first Rodeo?

I live 15 miles from downtown DC, where I commute to work everyday. I have owned a 88 Carrera, 97 Carrera, 2008 Carrera S and currently own a 2009 Carrera S and a 1983 SC club race car, so clearly I love these cars, I just don't expect anyone else, especially females, to be impressed by them and am usually not disappointed. And it's true 930s and the other turbo models do nothing for me.

Here in DC, they only notice if you have your own motorcade. :cool:

Novelty fashion were are you?
How did it go?

First date. Take the Porsche?
 

This post made me laugh. You say women stereotype? I can even remember when I picked up a Cosmo last. Just sayin'. Funny if you talk to some of us, we might surprise you. I don't assume you all are stupid stereotypical motorheads... The ones that are, eventually prove it.

To each his own. I'm married for 20 years and I could care less who's impressed with my 20-something year-old Porsche, or the other cars in my garage. The 09 Carrera S you currently brag about, beautiful car. Dime a dozen, though. Can pick one up today, no problem. Tyson's Porsche has about 6 of them there at any time. But again, to each his own.

Summer of 77 my hot 21 year old wife and I were standing in line to see the first Star Wars movie. You old codgers can recall the era before multiplexes when the newest movies commanded a wait in line. After 20 minutes we are walking past a black 76 930 sitting there right up front bigger than Dallas. My wife was wearing a loose summer dress and right when she noticed the 930 which was the first one I had actually ever seen in person her dress blew up. One of those Marilyn Monroe moments with the badd ass Turbo for a background snapshot still etched into my mind. She laughed because she knew she was hot and mentioned we need one of those. It took 8 more years but damn it's been a fun ride:)

Well, AAR time.

I know it's late, but work is killing me.

So I decided on the Rodeo, for some of the above reasons. It was a "date" at a houseparty. We just met a few days prior, but seemed to hit it off.

I was clean, car was clean, it was nice. Anyhow, we get there and it was a total disaster.

She locked in on some girlfriends and I was nearly forgotten. This was not bad, as there was an open bar and free food. I also met and chatted up a 20-year old college chick who is in school for dance. She was super hot and super into me when I showed her some drinking games. Man, I love college chicks.

I've done the houseparty date and it can go a couple of ways, either we're there "together" and I'm clearly her date, (and vice versa), or I'm forgotten. This was the latter.

In hindsight, I wasn't too pissed, because it showed me quite a few things about her personality, and she dropped things in conversation that night that were huge red flags. In short, she's a self-absorbed narcissist who thinks only of herself, is not considerate of others, and after a few drinks, gets pretty racist against White people, (she's Mexican).

A couple of hours later, I bailed. I used to be in the Army, (and I told her this), so I very publicly fiddled with my phone and said that I just received word that there was terrorism in Austin I had to go fight. I looked at her as earnestly as I could and with a straight face told her I wasn't bailing because of her poor personal skills, her crappy friends, or the lame party, but that I was bailing FOR AMERICA and she had no right to be pissed. I did make sure she had a ride home, however. See, I'm a gentleman.

I then proceeded to investigate reports of Al-Qaeda agents infiltrating downtown Austin and San Marcos. I interviewed many hot women, (perfect terrorism disguise), and personally tested the liquor bottles and beer taps in many of the local pubs for poison. Thankfully my search turned up no terrorists or poison.

The things I do for this country.

Anyhow, that's how it went. I don't think I'll be calling her. The friend that set us up got an earful about it. I'm not playing that s**t again.

you shouldve taken the 930 probably wouldve ended a different way. lol

Doubt that. Seriously, just was NOT feeling it with this chick, which is weird, because we had a good time the other night, (before the party).

Oh well, I'm not worried, I got a few other chicks on the line. Not losing sleep over this one.

Ahh, the good ole AAR format....What went well? What needs improvement? I think you nailed it...may take a few more iterations before you are a "T"!

When I was in, they loved "E" "S" "N", Excellent, Satisfactory, Not to standard.

I saved the night to an "S" in that I had fun. An E would have been nice, but can't win 'em all.

I think I comported myself rather well, it was the enemy that was the unpredictable element.

What's the saying? "No battle plan survives contact with the enemy."

I made a retrograde movement, extracted myself, and re-engaged where I had better luck. Works for me. :D

I think the link up with Friendly Forces of college age upgrades the overall outcome to an E then...

;-).

;)

Good outcome.

well i meant no matter what the outcome was it wouldnt have matter if you took the 930 or not. i atleast you wouldve had a good drive hom.....next time take the 930 who cares, you never goin to find out how it is goin to turn out either way. atleast youll have a nice ride to drive home alone in.

cant win them all. i am glad the dating game is over for me. i feel you with that hit and miss

LOL! Great report.

Excellent AAR, thanks for the feedback. I was wondering what happened to you. And... thanks for your service.

I was thinking with the name "Novelty Fashion", you might be a douchebag, but I'll be damn you sound like a guy I'd buy a beer for.

Good call on the bail. Thank you for your service.

The college chick studying dance...

...Ohh the things you could...

Excellent approach - you have your head on right, mate.

Keep up the good work --- regardless of what you drive! :)

No, things would have ended the same but, he would have enjoyed the ride home a lot more.

Priceless!

You, sir, are a winner with a great attitude. Her loss and she sounds worthless. The way that she treated you at the party was inexcusably rude and that's one of my deal-breakers for women or male friends.

The fact that you salvaged the evening so well speaks of your resourcefulness. :cool:

Not sure we haven't all been scammed by a troll but good game regardless:)

I don't worry about stuff like that.

Sounds like she needed a ride. She got what she wanted. :)

G

Not a troll, just someone who only goes on forums occasionally, and in the case of posting, like to listen more than I talk. There is a LOT to offer here, and unless I feel I can contribute in a meaningful way, I won't post.

Then there's the fact that I can be typing on the internet, or driving my 930.

Hard call... ;)

I don't appear to be a gearhead so I guess I would pass the sniff test. ;)

As for the rest, this is how I play it- if we talk, we talk. Either it's there or it's not. Life's too short to chase some chick across the airport or committing seppiku if she doesn't return my call. Not calls, CALL. (think dumb romantic comedy)

One thing is for certain- I ain't chasing squat. Leave that for the young'ns.

rjp

YEEAH!

I like that.

rjp

I think if he was trolling, the college chick would have been a gymnast, or aerobics instructor, or even a twin. But dance major was pretty good.

The car is a one-of-a- kind PTS Estoril Blue with every desirable option on it, plus 2009 was the lowest production year of modern 911s, so it is certainly not "dime a dozen".

Wait a minute...997S paint-to-sample in BMW Estoril Blue?? Pictures please!

love that color..