[kevins2]

I saw a Cobra replica in a parking lot and looked it over...fell in love. Then the rationalization began:

1) Rationalization: My wife will like it better than riding on the back of my Harley. Reality: Who knows? She gets motion sickness in cars so hoping that the open air/sound, etc. will keep that at bay, but unknown.
2) Rationalization: My son loves cars and this is a project we can do together. Reality: He's in college and isn't around very much.
3) Rationalization: When my daughter goes away to college next year, cruising around in the Cobra will be something my wife and I can do together to ease the "empty nest" syndrome. Reality: See #1.
4) Rationalization: I need a new hobby. Reality: OK, so this one's true - I've lost interest in the Harley since becoming obsessed with Cobra replicas.

Bottom line is that I just want one. It has provided some immediate benefit. I'm finishing multiple projects around the house knowing that once the kit gets here I'd never do them...wife is happy about that, so off to a good start.