Hey folks, I just gotta tell you what I’m up to.

(I tried to post this from the train yesterday, but was not to be.)

As we speak, I am on the rails, rollin across Missouri from NorCal, arriving shortly in St. Louie (Louie). Tomorrow morning, I take possession of (and set eyes on, for the first time) my Dream Machine ™, #3811.

I said recently in my intro that I fell in love with this model 59 years ago. I knew then and have known ever since that what I saw before me was the most elegant automobile ever manufactured. I just never ever imagined one might be in my future. But now it is.

Tomorrow I turn around and, with my most elegant “new” Pride and Joy, start working my west. Of course, back to NorCal is too straightforward (for me). Oh no. I have to head first to The PacificNorthWet. I’ll get ‘er home, but not directly.

So stay tuned and I’ll check in along the way. (And wish me a little luck if you’re so inclined.)

Addendum:

The dealer is still attending to a few outstanding issues, most notably wipers. The car should be ready to roll out of the lot in a couple of hours or so for point west (far west).