Red Barchetta

[corbinator2112]

Wineguy, that is totally cool. Of course I've borrowed the skit from Black Adder that I've always wanted to be the King of Sardinia! When I have visited Italy it's usually the main places like Roma, Florence, Naples and Capri, but would love to go down the Amalfi coast (in a red convertible preferably with a prancing horse on the side)!! Some Chianti's over in Italy are much better than the stuff they send here except for the expensive stuff. Giro D'Italia being the "warm-up" for Tour de France in another month or so sounds like a blast! can't wait to hear more!

[ePhilosopher9]

A hip young man goes out and buys the best car available: a 1996, Cosmo Quad Turbo RX-7. It is the best and most expensive car in the world, and it sets him back $500,000. He takes it out for a spin and, while doing so, stops for a red light. An old man on a moped (both looking about 90 years old) pulls up next to him. The old man looks over the sleek, shiny surface of the car and asks, "What kind of car ya' got there, sonny?"

The young man replies "A 1996 Cosmo Quad Turbo RX-7. It cost $500,000.

"That's a lot of money" says the old man, shocked. "Why does it cost so much?

"Because this car can do up to 320 miles an hour!" states the cool dude proudly.

The moped driver asks, "Can I take a look inside? "Sure," replies the owner.

So, the old man pokes his head in the window and looks around. Leaning back on his moped, the old man says "That's a pretty nice car, all right!"

Just then, the light changes, so the guy decides to show the old man what his car can do. He floors it, and within 30 seconds the speedometer reads 320 MPH.

Suddenly, he notices a dot in his rear view mirror. It seems to be getting closer! He slows down to see what it could be and suddenly, whhhoossh! Something whips by him, going much faster!

"What on earth could be going faster than my 7?" the young man asks himself.

Then, ahead of him, he sees a dot coming toward him. Whoooooosh! It goes by again, heading the opposite direction! And, it almost looked like the old man on the moped! "Couldn't be," thinks the guy. "How could a moped outrun an RX-7?"

Again, he sees a dot in his rear view mirror! Whooooosh Ka-BbblaMMM! It plows into the back of his car, demolishing the rear end. The young man jumps out, and good grief, it is the old man!!! Of course the moped and the old man are hurting for certain. He runs up to the dying old man and says, "You're hurt bad! Is there anything I can do for you?"

The old man groans and replies "Yes. Unhook my suspenders from your side-view mirror!"

[Brutus]

So good to hear from you e. You don't mind if I call you e do you? It's 3:00 AM here in Edmonchuck and I'm getting home from work and crawling into bed. I thank you for sending me there with a smile on my face.....Very funny and it makes so much sense too......I mean it HAD to be the suspenders, right?

[ForceTen]

Oh my! That's a great one.

[wineguy]

Not sure if my last post made it up. Internet is strange here in Sardinia sometimes. Had a great ride along SS125 which travels past the Grand Canyon of Sardinia. 12 mile climb to 3000 feet and then a rip roaring descent all the way back. Couldnt resist. Had to put Red Barchetta on the iPOD as I flew down at 40MPH. No traffic on these roads except touring motorcycles. Finished my ride and drove to Oliena for authentic roast suckling pig and washed that down with my own Napa Cabernet. Went back to the hotel and had a nap. Excellent!