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BMW never mastered it.... Porsche and Audi have it down to a science. My S4 is way faster shifting than wifeys M5

We hiked for turns this morning at The Cat Place was a ghost town, even at 11:30 when we were done

I drove a Volvo Amazon (122s) for a week w/ NO Brakes in 1978. Commuted 5 miles to my lifeguarding job in Cambridge MA everyday. Downshift all the way into first then use the PBrake to come to a complete stop. No problem

You need to go and drive a new Audi or Bmur - Both are lightening quick shifts !!

It already is…. EZ Pass is having a huge problem recently.

There was also mention of a Casino at one of the proposed hotels

We responded to an MVA and the guy had stolen the car and got it up to 65mph IN FIRST GEAR before it blew up getting on 95N. Dude had engine parts and boiling oil all over himself. Firewall was paper thin. There is definitely something to be said about these newer paddle shifted dual clutch...

Wifey drove a stick R32 for years

Def makes you a better & less distracted driver. Going to go look at the Last of the VW GTI's in a stick this week. Has to be special ordered now. Not going to be available after the 2025 year

My wife learned on a stick in the 80’s, and drove a manual CRV when we met 20 years ago. Now, I have 4 “hobby cars“ as she calls them, all sticks, and she definitely drives them all. And drives them well 👍 She took the Shelby to RI this weekend.

WTF - CAT CLOSED for “Employee Ski Day” Really ?

Cat closed today. Gusting to 90+ across the street.

Great read IF you were part of the SR/ASC days..... Burt Mills, Skip King, Chip Seamens are all in it. If you want another excellent Ski Industry read try The Falling Season. Both are by Hal Clifford.

I remember our patroller Kimara Jebb dressed up as Dorothy in a Red/White plaid dress. IIRC we even got her a ToTo and the wicker basket for the big OZ unveiling bash. That had to be 95-96ish. Those were definitely the best years to be part of SR Les was such a good presence out on the...

Best Pics yet !! Love the time lapse last one :-)