But I resisted going all out on my first foray across sand so fine and white that a Zip-lock bag of it would probably get me arrested. It was hot, but...not scalding, and while my feet were tender from decades of easy living, I could walk across it readily enough. With nothing more than a bottle of locally-produced beer, I found a spot where the sand was a little damp and cool and watched the tides roll back and forth. * * * * I slept in late every day, decided not to shave, and didn’t even. Probably because I didn’t explain it to him, not knowing how to… At first he gave me the cold shoulder. But we soon reestablished our friendship. Days past by and I grew to like him more and more. Then one day, he tells me about his girlfriend … I was shocked and heartbroken but I eventually got over it. From what I’ve heard she seems like a very nice girl….and maybe a better woman… I can’t say I didn’t try to win him back… But I never passed my limits until…. Tonight is his birthday, and we. "Deirdre! You're really feverish. Why the Hell didn't you say? How long had this been coming on?"Deirdre said that she had been fine earlier on, but must have eaten something that was in some way unsuitable. This had happened before, she said. It must have been the fruit salad she had eaten just before coming here."Must have had mango in it, Amanda. Always does this to me. I should know by this time. God, but such a fool!"It was obvious that she was totally unfit to fight this day and Amanda. It's a 1970 LT1 Corvette which was produced strictly for Lemans racing."As soon as she turned the key, there was this pure rush of Detroit thunder. The entire car vibrated. I’ve never felt anything like it as she leans over kissing me before shifting into gear. Then in a sudden whoosh we were off.I’ve never been in a rocket ship, but this sure feels like one as I grab the seat belt. I have to marvel at how effortlessly Vivien shifted through the gears as the landscape passes by in a complete.