Spotted in New Paltz NY

[Danbob]

Hey guys - My wife and I were up in New Paltz with our dog just walking around today and I spotted a 2000-ish light green wagon with nice wheels and a roofrack and tons of decals driving right by us. One of those Decals happened to be a USMB decal and another one was a NESIC (New England Subaru Impreza Club) Decal. I got very excited but before I got the chance to yell and scream, he was gone. Driver looked to be mid-late twenties and seemed to be from that area. Anyway, not a stalker or anything, but NICE CAR!

[kevinsUBARU]

That was me!

 

So do you frequent the area? New Paltz is a beautiful area. If you haven't checked out Mohonk/Minnewaska yet, you should.

 

As you guessed, I live and work here. Nice dog by the way

 

Take care,

Kevin

[Danbob]

Yeah baby! I knew you'd respond! I also figured you saw me pointing at your car to my wife lol. She liked it too and thought it was cool that you were reppin' the decals. Do you have any other Subies?

 

I had my 95 Battle Wagon with us today because that's the dog's car. It's lightly modded but my pride and joy is my WRX that's an animal, but spends most of it's time either sitting at our house or in my folks' garage in Athens NY.

 

We just randomly decided to take a ride to Bear Mountain to test out my new tires and hike with the dog. That turned into my sister-in-law calling us and telling us we had to go to the Muddy Cup in NP, so we did. I used to climb so I was there more frequently a few years ago, but I am sure we'll be back up there soon. We live in Peekskill but we love exploring small towns with lots of artful folk.

[CNY_Dave]

A few weeks ago was over/down there in hippietown with my '03 LLBean outback, and spotted my cars twin.

 

Went to school there, its much the same, but oy! the traffic!

 

Dave

[kevinsUBARU]

Hey Dan,

 

Just one Subaru for me...it's bicycles that are my weakness. I couldn't pass up those Speedline 2108 wheels when they basically fell in my lap though:) I've also got a Kartboy shifter and bushings, USDM STi tranny mount, and an IPD rear sway bar. Snows and steelies go on this week.

 

You are the FIRST person to ever spot me...ever. I've been on this board since 1999, and NASIOC since 2000. I've driven/stayed all over New England, New York, and even lived in Syracuse for a couple years. For you sir, you get a cookie!

 

If you like small artsy towns, may I suggest Tivoli, Red Hook, and Hudson as well. Woodstock isn't what it used to be (all the hippies are gone) but there are lots of galleries and a good atmosphere. Also, Kingston is coming around. We have lots of galleries Uptown and on the Rondout, and even a very vibrant theatre here in Midtown

 

And yes Dave, the traffic in NP is pretty bad for its size. I actually live in Kingston and work in the New Paltz/Marbletown/Rosendale area on a daily basis.

 

Take care,

Kevin

[Danbob]

That's awesome that I am the first person ever! Yesssssss! I am familiar with all of the towns you listed above except for Tivoli. My folks live on Sleepy Hollow Lake in Athens and love towns like the above, so we have been to Hudson many times. Even Catskill is getting better. I was so sad last time we went to Woodstock because I hadn't been since I was a kid and it was totally different back then. Now it is very commercial and yuppy-ish. Rhinebeck is a bit of a disappointment as well, but is still a nice town nonetheless.

 

See you around Ulster! If I am ever in the car I always wave to other modded Subies; wrx, or not.

 

Dan