The afternoon started out with Dave Lasch conducting a concours judging workshop to help prepare judges and exhibitors for our upcoming Richmond Porsche Meet (RPM), which was followed by great conversation and a delicious lunch (as always) at Durty Nelly’s Pub in Charlottesville. It was nice not to be the newbie, and I enjoyed talking to regular participants who have made me feel so welcome. A highlight was meeting Alex and Pam Sullivan, introducing their new 1966 911, and Charles and Genie Passut, transferring from First Settlers, with their 2002 Boxster. Showing off my car ranked up there too…thank you for being so gracious to a proud new owner.

While the May P&P may not have been my first, it was the premiere of my new 2013 Boxster. I had been the appreciative guest of Herb Distefano in March and April, where I thoroughly enjoyed meeting fellow, albeit much more educated, Porsche enthusiasts. With Herb driving his beautiful 911 Cabriolet during my first two outings, I was able to watch the scenery and just enjoy the drive. I couldn’t tell you anything about the course either time, other than the weather was beautiful, the wind was blowing through my hair, and that occasionally my head would literally spin as Herb took turns. 

By being in the driver’s seat this time, I just knew that I would remember the route and details of the drive. Unfortunately, if you want details of the course, you’ll have to ask someone else. I was too excited to be driving my new car for her first P&P, very intent on not losing sight of Sherry and Jim from my 3rd place in line, and enjoying the wonderful winding country roads. I totally lost myself in the moment, intent on the road and lost in conversation with Herb. All I remember is a beautiful day, exhilaration at the wheel, great camaraderie, and delicious fudge from our ending point at the Crossroads Store in North Garden, VA.