I bought my first Vette in 1967 when I was 27 and never looked back. I was lucky enough to be in business with my father and could afford it as I also had a company car. People started waving at me and I thought "how cool". I got with the dealership that sold me the car and started a Corvette Club. Haven't been without a Vette since and here 41 years later, still "Vettin'". Yes Rob, count yourself one of the lucky ones. There is nothing like the fellowship of Corvettes!