The video below reminds me of a story I’ve posted before about a local obstetrician.
Dr. V. and his wife always lived fairly simply because that was their way. But when Dr. V. had his Midlife Crisis, he made two expensive purchases that he had always wanted. He bought a completely restored vintage Porsche convertible and a champion sired Great Dane.
His wife started calling the dog Crisis, which is something Great Dane owners might understand, and the name stuck.
Every evening he loaded Crisis into the passenger seat of the convertible and they drove off to a deserted road. Then he let Crisis out to run beside the Porsche.
We often wondered if he bought the Porsche to exercise the Great Dane or bought the Great Dane as an excuse to buy the Porsche.
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Crisis is a pretty cool name for a dog!
I think he bought the Porsche to drive around the Great Dane. REally, it's a waste of a Porsche to just drive it around at 30 all the time (in my humble opinion). Looks like the dog loves running!
Posted by: Jen | February 26, 2012 at 12:14 PM
Great story! Two great gifts for himself!
Posted by: Ellen | February 26, 2012 at 03:16 PM
I don't get it. If you have a dog, why do you need a Porsche?
Posted by: Pamela | February 26, 2012 at 04:25 PM
Pamela - because he's a guy! But I totally agree with you - I'd pick a dog anyday over the Porsche.
Posted by: Sherry in MT | February 26, 2012 at 04:39 PM
Is it an accident waiting to happen though?
Sam
Posted by: Christine | February 27, 2012 at 07:03 AM
Oh my goodness - perhaps he should have stuck to the usual Harley Davidson?!
Posted by: Rum Robinson | February 27, 2012 at 07:50 AM
I'd rather have the Great Dane..I had one once..Baby the runaway great dane...such a funny dog.
Posted by: jackie | February 27, 2012 at 11:42 AM
People keep trying to tell me that Great Danes are just easy dogs. Just couch potatoes! they say. This dog didn't get the memo. They sure look gorgeous when they run!
Posted by: Kristine | February 27, 2012 at 12:04 PM
Ha! That is good one. I bet he bought the Porsche to exercise the Great Dane, that's a logical reason:)
Posted by: Jen | February 27, 2012 at 07:40 PM
A reward for a frugal life lived.
Posted by: Bailey | February 28, 2012 at 06:35 AM
Wow that dog can run. He's not even going flat out.
Posted by: 47 | February 28, 2012 at 09:41 PM
Who cares why he bought them. He deserves to make himself happy after a long, good life of service to others.
BTW I need one of those Porsches to keep our Doberman walk happy. She runs like a greyhound.
Posted by: cube | February 29, 2012 at 07:47 AM
Cool! I think they go very well together!!!
Linda
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Posted by: Linda | February 29, 2012 at 09:22 AM