Slipstream - October 2020

Board Botschaft: Midnight Mental Musings
by Olga Taylor, Interim Region Secretary
Let’s face it: love for Porsche is often misunderstood
by those who view cars as mere transportation.
Maverick events provide a unique time to fellowship
with like-minded Porsche lovers and we miss each other.
In the absence of time together, I will fill you in
on things you might hear at a Maverick PCA event.
When I asked members to reveal what Porsche
things keep them up at night, 63 members
shared their midnight mental musings.
Not surprising, anticipation of the next mechanical
issue accounted for one-fourth of Mav concerns. While
some fear a dreaded IMS issue, an equal number worry
about bore scoring. Then, there is the conundrum
of replacing the timing belt or changing oil ahead of
schedule. Regarding the “check engine” icon that was
posted, my Dad would remind us that vintage cars don’t
have such fine messaging. Indeed, one vintage owner
simply prays that fuel will reach the carburetor. Still, I
am in full agreement in the need to be proactive.
On a happier note, Mavericks dream about our next
Porsche(s) a lot. Whether trading up or thinking of
owning the ultimate PCar, members love to talk about
Porsches. In all cases, addition is considered better than
subtraction. Naturally, every Mav event includes talk
about the next mod to make things better. I send a
special shout-out to the member who worries about oil
leaking from his Ferrari onto his Porsche. Oh, the places
we can go when dreaming about our next Porsche.
Honorable mention must be given to the member
whose new baby keeps him up, literally. A few shared
ZERO concerns related to Porsche, but someone loses
sleep because of binge watching Gunsmoke. I share a
concern regarding tornados as shared by one member.
This non-scientific report on the midnight mental
musings of members is written for those who miss our
time together at Maverick PCA events.
MAV OF THE MONTH:
Chantel Tennyson
Chantel is going on her fourth year with the PCA. Over that time she has been helpful at
several of our club events. She has affectionately become known as our Northern Roads
Scout for the construction updates and county sheriff hideouts on some of our favorite Collin
County Farm-to-Market roads. We can always count on Chantel to help us make sure we
have at least one Panamera at our car events. She’ll give “Zara” (yes, women name their cars
too) a quick bath, sometimes in the dark, just so she’s looking her best at the morning events.
Chantel’s love of animals has played a big part for our club. She recently joined JimmyG’s
Charity Team to help out with our partnership with Patriot Paws. She helps keep tabs on our
club sponsored Service Dog, “Porsche,” and is currently working with their leaders on a
lunch and tour of the training facility in Rockwall, TX. This event will include a driving tour
ending at the training facility, lunch, and T-shirt, so be on the lookout for more details. This
is another one of those great reminders of how our club stays Fueled By Volunteers. Please
join me in congratulating Chantel as our Maverick of the Month.
2 September