Fall Ride Through Virginia
Coffee at Java Jodi's in Goochland
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Fast Cars in Goochland
When we stopped in Goochland for coffee, we joined several other fast cars (Ferraris and a Ford GT) at Java Joodi's.
Stopped to Look at Colors
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Roadside Color
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Lunch at the Blue Ridge Pig
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On the Road Again
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Ron at the Pig
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The Blue Ridge Pig - Wintergreen
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Color
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US 250 Toward Home
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2009-06-21 Fathers Day
Big Meadow Visitor Center
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Big Meadow Lodge
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Coffee at the Lodge - Great View
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Antique Auto Show in Fredericksburg 6/6/2009
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Ron's Rides Over the Years
Ron on Sunny - My First Ride
Yup, that's right. my first ride was a horse. I can't remember not having Sunny around. I understand he moved into our stable when I was 2 1/2 years old. In any case, he was very cool. He left us when I was 12.
Grandma Sweet and the family Model-T Ford
Okay I wasn't even thought of when this picture was taken. Here's why it was important.
When Grandad Hurt bought this Model-T, it freed the women of the family from being stuck at home all week. Grandma Sweet and her mother both became career women soon after this.
When Grandad drove the Model-T home he drove it into the barn and yelled, "Woa Boy", and drove right through the barn wall; much to everyone's amusement. I'm sure he discovered the brake lever soon.
Sweets Standard Station Covington
As a kid I hung-out at my Grandad Sweet's Standard Station on the square in Covington. The site now hosts the IGA store.
Sweet Standard Station in 1948
Here's my Grandad at his station the year I was born.
Sweet Standard Service
My Grandad at his third Covington location in the 1960s.
Ron and Grandad Sweet in 1949
How cool is this! So, at 1 year of age I was hanging with my Grandad at his station. Loved the cars.
But drinking directly from the water hose was the coolest thing when I was 1.
Ron in 1948 Jeep in 1967
I learned to drive in this vehicle when I was 12. Drove it off road at the family farm. The Jeep had a very unforgiving clutch.
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64 Mercury Comet in Baltimore
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1998 Mercedes ML320
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2000 Acura RL
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Richard Takes Delivery
In Sept 2004 Richard took deliver of his 2001 Dodge Durango V8 SUV 2004-09-18
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2000 Mercedes E320 and 1998 ML320
1958 Ford Taunus in Spain - 1971
This car was quite a trouper. Top speed about 70 MPH
1958 Ford Taunus in Spain - 1971
Ford Taunus in Spain 1971 for $225 - bought this little puppy in Germany in 1971 and drove it all over western Europe. Gave it to a friend's brother when I left Europe for Grad School.
Ron with the Taunus in Spain 1971
Ron Spain 1971
1972 Fiat 128 in Ontario 1973
This 1972 Fiat 128 was my first new car. Bought it with my grad school loan in 1972.
This car was a lot of fun to drive. It had a 4 speed manual and a 1.1 liter 4 cylinder engine. Don't even ask about horse power.
1976 Peugeot 504 Toronto in 1976
Peugeot 504 had a slick shifting manual transmission and an underpowered 4 cylinder engine. It was great for trips. Toronto 1976
1977 Peugeot 604
Shown at Elephant Lake in 1977. I traded the Peugeot 504 in on this French luxury sedan. It has a Volvo/Peugeot V6 and a GM automatic transmission.
The rear seat was so big it felt like a limo.
98 Mercedes MClass in Sedona 1998
As soon as we bought the MClass, Sue and I headed to Sedona with her sister Joy and Richard. Great views.
98 Mercedes MClass on Road to SierraVista
The Road to SierraVista is near Mexico in Arizona.
Sue and Ron with MClass 2003
On a fall walk in 2003
1998 Mercedes MClass in Vienna
The MClass is parked in our drive. Nice view of our back yard in springIM001541.jpg 2003-05-03
1998 Mercedes MClass in Vienna
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MClass at Vienna Mobil Station - 2004
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Richard in the MClass in Smoky Mountain Park
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Leaving for College in 2004
Yes, cars are a big part of our lives. Here we have setting off for Hampden-Sydney College from our home in Vienna.
2000 Mercedes E320 in Vienna
2002
Mercedes EClass on our drive in Vienna
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2000 Mercedes E320
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Our Garage in Vienna 2003 -
2000 Mercedes E320 -
On our drive behind the house.IM001582.jpg 2003-05-29
Mercedes EClass interior
Richard Takes Delivery of his 2001 Dodge Durango
Okay, Richard owns this vehicle. But I did pay for it. Turned out to be totally reliable. IM002101.jpg 2004-09-18
1995 Acura Legend LS Coupe in California
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Sue and the Legend on the California Coast
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1995 Acura Legend LS Coupe in California
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1995 Acura Legend LS Coupe in California
Soon after buying it in San Jose, California
Legend on the California Coast
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Shipping the Legend Home from Anaheim
This car is still my daily driver. 000123.jpg 2006-10-17
2006 Hornish Andretti Finish Neck and Neck Indy 500
Okay, I didn't own any of these cars, but it is a great car memory.
Indy 500
Richard, Christina, Katherine and I were sitting in the Paddock watching Hornish pass Andretti about 200 yards from the finish line. What a race!
Newest Rided: 2008 Corvette Z06
Bought new in March 2009. Photo taken 3/21/09 from Blue Ridge Parkway
3100 pounds
505 horsepower
3.7 seconds to 60 MPH
6 speed manual transmission
heads up display integrated with radio and nav
March 21 - Spring Run
Heading Out
The county roads start near home. Goochland County has plenty of good driver's roads.
Along the James
Route 6 parallels the James River all the way to Scottsville.
Scottsville
Ron stopped in Scottsville to see the canal exhibit.
Blue Ridge Pig - Lunch
I stopped for lunch at the Blue Ridge Pig in Windemere, Virginia.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Here I am on the Parkway.
Another Rest Stop
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Nice View
This rest stop has a breathtaking view. And even after I left the stop in the Z06, people could still enjoy the scenery.
More View
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Car Keeps Posing
Can I help it if this car keeps posing. One last photo.
Leaving the Parkway
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The Road Home
I'm still west of Charlottesville here.
Onto I-64
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Ron Takes Delivery of a new Corvette Z06 - March 2009
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