FIve years ago, I put that ring on and it has only come off three times. The first, as I flew home from the wedding to read the inscription again. The second was when it slid off my finger as I was collecting kindling for a camp fire, sending me scrambling on my hands and knees to find it. The third to have it resized, obviously.
Not sure it’ll ever come off again.
Far afield of a normal post for me, but Carrol Shelby has passed.
I am not one to be starstruck, having spent two decades covering politicians, star athletes and celebrities at varying levels. But the January day I met Mr. Shelby and got to shake his hand is one I shall never forget. Few people are truly unique, he was to the core.
Carrol Shelby accepts an award at the 2004 AutoWeek Design Forum. (Photo/Mark E. Johnson)
Final one of this academic year. Hopefully, no more needed until mid-August.
