Perfect Pantera Day

My wife texted me to ask if I was in jail yet (funny girl) so I clicked off a pic of us hanging around enjoying the peace and quiet. Although it would not last long. My wife replied saying that she thought it was a "very nice romantic getaway for you boys."

It really is a crazy pic looking at it again. But I'm sure the real 'photographers' will post some more manly pics from the day.

After a few quiet minutes it was back behind the wheel as we headed out again, grabbed a ferry ride over the river and then blasted home at ridiculous speeds.

Michel and I split the traffic and ran around them like they were standing still. We had folks hanging out of their windows taking pics ...and calling 911. We avoided some deadly speed traps and got home without tickets or incident.

And I guess there is a little romance in it. I love my cat and I love our Pantera community, small as it may be. And I can't wait to do it again.

Every US car movie has that scene with some quiet romance by the water, but it usually includes some cute girs.

Hey Marlin,

Don't confuse me with those "other" Pantera owners. I put at least 10,000 miles on her each year. And our season only lasts 6 or 7 months!

The inaugural "Get in touch with your feminine side Pantera trip"?

But I do understand. That evening on the Spa trip this year where the hardcore all week group met up with the Swedish+vikings group and we stood there telling kill stories in the great weather, that was truly a magical evening. Maybe the Norwegians' Linie Akvavit helped?

Wow, great country scenery. Looks like fun! Not too much nice open road with lakes and trees here in Southern CA; all we can do is end our trips at the local topless club.

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all we can do is end our trips at the local topless club.

Topless only?
You need to visit Montreal.
Will (love the VIP room)

Yeah, it turned out to be just another f'n amazing day in paradise.

Actually, my day started with a pounding headache and a sinus infection, but knowing this could well be the last great-weather weekend of our year, I was determined to join the guys and get out for a good run. The Chateau Montebello Hotel is a 1930's resort situated on the Ottawa river almost half-way between Montreal and Ottawa, which made it the perfect destination.

When we arrived, we were able to get some great parking at the back of the lot against the forest.

The resort has a fantastic restaurant and we enjoyed a great lunch while we caught up on each other's news.

After our romantic walk along the river, we were itching to hit the road again. David's car was now bumper-less and we all agreed the look was great.

And it was great to see Andy back on the road after too long a wait.

And Michel, in a rare top-side-up driving position. OK, let's be fair, he's only been up-side-down once...

We decided to take an alternate route towards home that involved waiting for a short ferry ride across the river. Extending our route together a bit longer.

And on the river. Denis enjoying the beautiful scenery and giving only a passing thought to whether his insurance covers sinking at sea...

A quick stop to say our good-byes until our next road trip.

And finally all heading for home. Another Pantera-tastic day (I think George P started that?).

Great pics

Great photography indeed, Mark, an other fun run, btw, it was a BOOTLEG RUN not a caravaning follow the leader thing. As David mentionned, it was evil, we were passing them like they were standing still witch reminds me of an old song way before my time: Hot Rod Lincoln (70's Dealership)...The only cop we passed on our way back blinked as we passed and did not see us...an other day otta jail, pass go and collect 200 buck!!!

Awesome day! The weather was cool and sunny - perfect driving temperature. Nice to get the car out before the long winter sleep, was a great ride!

Thanks for posting, gentlemen.

It's especially nice to see the Mangusta coming out to play.

While it is depressing that our driving season is drawing to a close, we can console ourselves with the thought of all the winter projects we can start work on to improve our cars.