[Tom Howland]

My “1st” ride was 8-1-00. I found out about this cobra for sale knowing I couldn’t afford a 3rd car but it would sure be fun seeing it. I have been known to do a u-turn anywhere to be able to see a cobra. The owner didn’t know I was coming over but he was in the driveway cleaning the car. We get to talking and I say I’m not interested in buying I am just admiring the car. I had started looking at all the different manufacturers a couple of weeks earlier so I knew just enough to get me in trouble. I guess he liked what he heard so he said “WANT TO GO FOR A RIDE.” I couldn’t believe it. Sure I want to go for a ride. WOW, the sounds, the power, the wind. It was better than I had ever dreamed. Half way through the drive he pulls over looks at me and says “WOULD YOU LIKE TO DRIVE.” I couldn’t believe it again. I started laughing. Would I like to drive a cobra! Well I did! First impression was it drove like a truck. What a blast. Probably drove too slow but I was unsure of everything. Went back to his house, talked some more then I went home. I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Talked to my wife about the car and she was so happy I’d gotten a chance to drive a cobra. Went to work the next day and couldn’t stop thinking about the car. About 1pm my wife calls and said she couldn’t stop thinking about the cobra and that I should go get it. Two kids in college, a mortgage on the house and I’m going to do what. We both figured out at the same time you should try to live your dream. I’m living my dream. Thank you Leslie. She knows anytime she needs something at the store I’m ready and willing to go.