2021 Year Review

 Spring Treffen - Scottsdale, Arizona

In early May we took three days to leisurely drive out to Scottsdale for the Porsche Spring Treffen.  Treffens are smaller, shorter duration, more laid back, and way less competitive that Parade.  I think we enjoy the Treffen more for all those reasons.

Petrified Forest

Not a lot of 'forest' at the Petrified Forest.  And this part of Arizona is mostly flat. And brown. And hot.  The Targa was great to travel in.  The back 'seat' is perfect for storing a jacket & hat, compared to the Cayman where every extra thing must be stored out of reach in the Frunck or within reach on the floor by the passengers feet.  Both cars are incredibly comfortable on long trips.

We did enjoy the drive.  Lots of open car weather.

Flagstaff

Sedona

Oak Creek

The further north we went the more interesting the scenery was.  It really is some spectacular country.

We made a short side trip to Winslow.  Stood on the Corner.  Had our picture taken.  It was fun. 

(Photo curtesy of Google Street Maps)

There isn't much in Winslow except the Corner (which isn't even a whole building), restaurants and tourist shops.  We had lunch and a walk around and continued on our way home.

I cut my hair super short especially for the Arizona trip.  It was SO much easier!

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We took several drives with the local Porsche Club.

The Hush Cuban Cafe, Dillard, GA (try the Lunch Pot!)

The Blue Ridge Parkway is practically in our backyard.

Wilson Creek Valley View (approx. mile marker 302)  Elevation 4356

I think that is Grandfather Mountain in the background

Straightaway Café, Black Mountain, NC (the Bacon Blue Burger w/ jalapeño relish !!!)

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The annual Porsche Parade was once again at the French Lick Resort, Indiana.  It's a wonderful venue and is one of the few that can comfortably accommodate a group of this size.  Over 900 cars and 2,000 people attended this year.

This year was the 65th Parade.  They held a Historic Display with car models from all the years.  We were asked to contribute our Targa to the display.

The weather was varied and this event display was held in the underground garage but it wasn't a total wash-out.

My brother and his wife recently purchased a preowned 968 and joined the Club.  And since they really don't condone street racing our cars, the big boys did some off-road racing ...

And took 1st (and Fastest Time of the Day) and 3rd.  A good time was had by all.

There are always some interesting wraps

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Our Local Upstate Area held a Summer BBQ at Riverain Farm in Travelers Rest, SC.  It is a beautiful event venue.  Porsche of Greenville brought out several new electric Taycan's for us to test drive.

There was plenty of delicious food. One of the members smoked most of the meat.  The weather was perfect. Everyone seemed to enjoy the day.

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Christmas party at Riverbend Sportsmans club

We had a great turn out for the Christmas Party. Lots of auction and prizes raffle prizes with proceeds going to St. Vincent DePaul Charity.