[VintageLambo] On This Day

Guys, I received this E-Mail from a fellow member of the Aussie Lambo Club, and I just had to put it up for your enjoyment ???? * * * * * * * * * * * Today in history. On this day, 20 February 1993, Ferruccio Lamborghini died. He was 76.To mark this occasion I think it would be appropriate for all conscientious enthusiasts of the Lamborghini marque to carry out the following ritual. 1.Find yourself a low chair of marginal comfort.A short-legged beach chair would do well. 2.Find a location where your head is only inches from the ceiling. Under the kitchen table would be an appropriate location. 3.Place the short-legged beach chair under the kitchen table, along with a second short-legged beach chair if your partner is to join you, then squeeze yourselves into the chairs making sure not to crack your head on the table. You may need to slide down into the short-legged beach chair in order to not hit your head on the underside of the kitchen table.Now skew your legs to the middle slightly.It is important that you imagine yourself as being comfortable when in this position.Place a tangy heater, on high at your feet so they are roasty toasty. 4.Between the two short-legged beach chairs should be a gear stick with knob.A cutlery drainer with a pastry whisk should serve this purpose.You will also need a steering wheel.A small pram wheel would be good, but holding the rim of a large plastic mixing dish will suffice. 5.Place your tongue between your lips and blow softly to make a raspberry like sound.By modulating with the tongue an approximation of engine rev"s can be made. 6.Gentlemen, start your engines.Think of a favourite track or road, then take your Ferruccio inspired Lambo for a spin in his honour. Remember, turn the plastic mixing bowl as your "Lambo" takes corners, change gears often, and lean to the left or right in your short-legged beach chairs when appropriate for corners.The noise of the engine is however the most important element of this small but reverent ritual.Gear changes and rev"s can all be succinctly reproduced for a realistic effect.Warning, keep a box of tissues handy in case of excessive spit from over zealous revving. May Ferruccio look down from that great design studio in the sky, and protect your Lambo from harm. Enjoy! * * * * * * * * * All the best from us "Down Under" John (and Greg - the author)