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Gratuitous cat picture that didn't make it into my Tivoli Model CD post.

This is my first time hearing, Steve Khan. I've been on a jazz/fusion guitar binge lately and like his style. I'll be listening to more of his stuff. There's plenty of it.

Here's To Life by Shirley Horn (1992) https://album.link/i/1443164309 Example: This is a perfect example of how to use your talents and limitations as one ages. Such a pretty album. Her ability to play with the microdynamics in her voice is just amazing to me.

Your posts are becoming self aware....

Chabrier: Le roi malgré lui; España; Gwendoline Overture; Suite pastorale by Detroit Symphony Orchestra (1961) https://album.link/i/1629542940 Example: I really could be happy with just '50s and '60s recordings of classical music. I know that there are good modern recordings, but still.

Track driving is like an expensive drug. Some amazing highs, but it costs a lot and it can bite you!

Great attitude, TMoney. Racing is hard on parts and pricey, but what a hoot. Good to go in open eyed and go with the flow. You have a SUPER vehicle for track days and urban assault...fun! I have only raced automatics when I have had little to no choice (i.e. broke what was available or didn't come with auto). Me tracking the SUV straight-line...well, that's just a brain fart on my part but what joy. HS

I never grew up driving a manual so the appeal of one is lost on me. The paddles on the PDK are fantastic for selecting gears and you don’t ever need to worry about heel-toe rev matching or something like a money shift. When I’m going flat out or close to it I’m pretty mentally engaged as it is! Speaking of Porsche limits, the fun thing with the modern Porsches is they tell you at how well you are driving to the limit of the car when you activate the data recorder. I am very much a novice driver, but even I can get this thing up to 84% of its limit. It is also cool that I can compare my telemetry with other Porsche drivers on the same track. It goes without saying, but the biggest different between the skilled drivers and the novices like me is the brake pedal, not the gas. They brake a lot later and harder than I do allowing them to get back on throttle faster. My next session ended in tragedy as I had an “off” that resulted in rear suspension damage and a tow home, but hey, shit happens and performance driving is a risky activity. I am doing my penance in a rental Chevy Malibu while my baby gets repaired.

And you can quit, anytime you want. Honest.