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[TheStatutoryApe]

http://www.moller.com/skycar/m400/

 

[Moonbear]

Here you go, the perfect car for driving in the snow.

It doesn't look like it comes with a heater though.

I just looked up the cars folks here suggested. I don't see anything about AWD for Honda Accord sedans, no matter what trim level I look up. So that might not be available in the US.

The Mitsubishi Lancer is really cute! Though, it doesn't have an automatic transmission (I've never driven stick and don't plan to learn on mountain roads! ). You don't need to get the Evolution VIII trim model for AWD though. Their RS trim model is cheaper and has it too...just in case anyone else wants to know. Pretty expensive too.

The Subaru Impreza looks like the adorable Subaru I saw on the roads a lot in WV. I wasn't sure if that model would come with AWD because it was just too cute! But it does. That's more my style, compact and sporty. I did pass the Subaru dealer when driving around, so I know where to find them, and my new boss owns three Subarus, so I suspect he can give me some advice about what price to haggle for. But only 28 mpg highway driving on the automatic. Well, I guess that's the trade-off. Still a lot better than an SUV monster. I probably shouldn't get that one in red, that'll attract too many cops. I'll have to test drive one once I get there and can see if it'll zoom up mountains with the a/c on full blast. I hope the salesman/woman has nerves of steel, because I'm not going on a nice easy test drive; I'm going to push the limits to find out what the car will do!

 

[Moonbear]

http://www.moller.com/skycar/m400/

I need a hovercraft!

 

[Astronuc]

I would suggest a helicopter then, but icing of the blades in winter could be a problem. Why drive when you can fly?


I went to concert Thursday night at the House of Blues in San Diego. The group Led ZepAgain (Zeppelin knock-off)was playing and they were very good. Sounded like Led Zeppelin live - and it was loud.

Friday, I started the day by spilling coffee in my lap when I got into the car. I stupidly held the cup by top, and the plastic lid popped off and the cup collapsed, with coffee spilling on my lap, the car seat and steering wheel. But the day went by smoothly.

This morning I got up at 0530, rendezvoused with a friend at 0630, and I did a hike this morning from 1100 ft (335 m) to 2700 ft (823 m) on Iron Mountain (east of San Diego, CA) over 2.8 miles in about 1 hr. The temperature was about 80F when we began and in the low 90's when we returned to 1100 ft. I was tempted to do it a second time, but didn't have enough water (I actually prefer Gatorade when doing such hikes). Next time perhaps.

This evening I read

On August 6, 2005 former UK Foreign Secretary Robin Cook died after collapsing with a heart attack while climbing Ben Stack.

Not particularly high (2365ft/721m) but giving splendid views in every direction, Ben Stack is a wonderful little cone-shaped mountain at the north west end of Loch More.

My condolensces to his family and friends.

As people get into their 50's, it is a good idea to have an annual medical exam (check up) and if one has been rather sedentary, a cardiac stress test and maybe an EKG are perhaps advisable.

 

[JamesU]

I'm tired...

 

[Astronuc]

I'm tired...

It shows.

I need a drink or a few, actually several.

I have to get a haircut during the next week. My long hair has been deemed - 'unrespectable' - by our VP/group manager. I don't fit the image. He didn't like the offer of a bandana or ponytail.

Imagine, me not looking 'respectable'

So it's time to look for a new job where I can let my hair down.

Oh, yeah - the VP also took me out with his truck (4x4). Parked on an incline, he forgot that he had not set the parking brake. I was putting something in the middle seat when he put the clutch in. I moved my leg a step back just as the rear wheel rolled past me. Had I not moved, he would have destroyed my left leg, and possibly injured my right.

He was a little distressed. He said he had nighmares a few days later.

I was pleased that I was not injured.

 

[Tsu]

I would like 4 Green Apple Martinis, please. Just line them up in front of me a stand back because it won't be long before I fall over.

One is to celebrate SA's birthday, and the rest are for ME! (Cuz this week has sucked ).

 

[Evo]

I would like 4 Green Apple Martinis, please. Just line them up in front of me a stand back because it won't be long before I fall over.

One is to celebrate SA's birthday, and the rest are for ME! (Cuz this week has sucked ).

Lines up four double green apple martinis. What's wrong sis?

 

[Math Is Hard]

I would like 4 Green Apple Martinis, please. Just line them up in front of me a stand back because it won't be long before I fall over.

One is to celebrate SA's birthday, and the rest are for ME! (Cuz this week has sucked ).

I'm sorry, Tsu!
Hey, I put your birthday card in the mail today. That way you can start celebrating early!

 

[Tsu]

Lines up four double green apple martinis. What's wrong sis?

Bless your sweet face, sis. Just a crumby week. Boring at work and Ivan's mom just got out of the hospital after ANOTHER week+ of BS pain management. I just don't like the way her post-op course has gone. We're both pretty stressed out.

Maybe I could get Integral and Derivative to take me out and get me smashed this weekend. Ivan would like that...

Or I could just go out with my work pal and his wife tonight...

 

[Tsu]

I'm sorry, Tsu!
Hey, I put your birthday card in the mail today. That way you can start celebrating early!

Thanks, sweetie! I have the BEST sisters... :!) :!) :!)

 

[Evo]

Bless your sweet face, sis. Just a crumby week. Boring at work and Ivan's mom just got out of the hospital after ANOTHER week+ of BS pain management. I just don't like the way her post-op course has gone. We're both pretty stressed out.

I know it's hard to be on the side watching that. I feel so bad for her.

You are authorized to go out and do whatever you want. Take the RV, that way I know you'll be safe.

 

[Tsu]

I know it's hard to be on the side watching that. I feel so bad for her.

Me, too.

You are authorized to go out and do whatever you want. Take the RV, that way I know you'll be safe.

Thanks. I don't care WHAT Mom says. You're the best and I love you. :!) I'll drink a martini for YOU!

 

[Evo]

Thanks. I don't care WHAT Mom says. You're the best and I love you. :!) I'll drink a martini for YOU!

I'm in need of some serious backhair braiding. Can you swing by in the RV?

 

[Tsu]

Mabe we shud giv it a day or2. i thnk I've had one two mny. mabe *hic opps

gnite

 

[Moonbear]

Bless your sweet face, sis. Just a crumby week. Boring at work and Ivan's mom just got out of the hospital after ANOTHER week+ of BS pain management. I just don't like the way her post-op course has gone. We're both pretty stressed out.

Maybe I could get Integral and Derivative to take me out and get me smashed this weekend. Ivan would like that...

Or I could just go out with my work pal and his wife tonight...

Maybe you should take the green apple martini fixin's to Ivan's mom's place and drink them with her. That might help with pain management for the both of you.

 

[Tsu]

GREAT idea, Moonbear!

On the other hand... she IS on two or three different doses/types of morphine. If I gave her a green apple martini, she might forget to BREATHE!

Why don't you hop into the RV and come with me to Evo's for some hair braiding.

MATH!111 Hair braiding at Evo's today! Any other ladies care do join us? SOS? hypatia? honestrosewater? C'MON SISTERS!11 It's PARTY TIME!

 

[arildno]

Hi, I'm new here!
Fetch me an Irish coffee someone, please..

 

[wolram]

Hi, I'm new here!
Fetch me an Irish coffee someone, please..

Its a HEN party Arild, best stay away unless you want your hair curled.

 

[arildno]

Its a HEN party Arild, best stay away unless you want your hair curled.

Eeek!



Flees from the wrath of all the vaginae dentatae around here..

 

[Tsu]

Its a HEN party Arild, best stay away unless you want your hair curled.

BRAIDED! NOT CURLED! Geez... MEN!

Here's your Irish Coffee, Arildno. Would you braid my hair, please?

 

[arildno]

Are you toothless?

 

[Tsu]

Noo.. But I don't chew on anything AND - I don't pee on the rug, either.

 

[arildno]

Ookay, I'll chance it, then.



Grabs the Irish coffee from Tsu and runs and hides beneath a rug

 

[wolram]

I once had to fix a light where a HEN party was in full swing, lucky old you, you
blokes may say, cobblers says i ,another second and i would have been in the cauldron.

 

[Tsu]

Relax! I don't bite, either! Get yer buns out from under that rug and get started on my hair. If you're going to hang with the Sisters of PF, you'd better practice up on your braiding techniques. One of my guy friends was a TERRIFIC braider. Poor thing had a real identity problem growing up in a house full of women, tho. He could never figure out if they wanted him to streak their hair or work on their car!

 

[Moonbear]

Ookay, I'll chance it, then.



Grabs the Irish coffee from Tsu and runs and hides beneath a rug

Who left this lumpy old rug in here? *Stomps on rug to flatten it* Hmm...that didn't work. Well, maybe we should just move this heavy sofa on top of it to see if that will flatten it down a bit, or at least keep anyone from tripping over the rug.

 

[Tsu]

I once had to fix a light where a HEN party was in full swing, lucky old you, you
blokes may say, cobblers says i ,another second and i would have been in the cauldron.

Watch yourself wolram. WE have a cauldron, too...

 

[Moonbear]

Relax! I don't bite, either! Get yer buns out from under that rug and get started on my hair. If you're going to hang with the Sisters of PF, you'd better practice up on your braiding techniques. One of my guy friends was a TERRIFIC braider. Poor thing had a real identity problem growing up in a house full of women, tho. He could never figure out if they wanted him to streak their hair or work on their car!

Hey, that's not nice, stereotyping the gay guy and just assuming he'd be the best hairdresser of the bunch! I want a straight guy to play with my hair.

 

[arildno]

You b*tch!
I wasn't finished with my Irish Coffee, and now, besides hurting all over, I'm covered in cream, coffee, whisky and *cough* a lot of dust from that stupid old rug.

Limps out of this horrid place as fast as he can..

 

[Tsu]

Who left this lumpy old rug in here? *Stomps on rug to flatten it* Hmm...that didn't work. Well, maybe we should just move this heavy sofa on top of it to see if that will flatten it down a bit, or at least keep anyone from tripping over the rug.

Oh, dear. Arildno? You OK, honey?

Geez, Moonbear. Did you have to flatten the ONLY guy on the forum who can braid our HAIR??

Arildno? Sweetie? Answer me.

 

[wolram]

Relax! I don't bite, either! Get yer buns out from under that rug and get started on my hair. If you're going to hang with the Sisters of PF, you'd better practice up on your braiding techniques. One of my guy friends was a TERRIFIC braider. Poor thing had a real identity problem growing up in a house full of women, tho. He could never figure out if they wanted him to streak their hair or work on their car!

Im good at splicing and boot lacing cables does that count.

 

[arildno]

Is SHE still around, Tsu? I hurt..

 

[arildno]

Im good at splicing and boot lacing cables does that count.

I'd much rather be at home with wolram showing me how to lace cables together.

 

[Tsu]

Hey, that's not nice, stereotyping the gay guy and just assuming he'd be the best hairdresser of the bunch! I want a straight guy to play with my hair.

Alright, now. Lookit here. I said GUY friend. He wasn't gay. He just grew up in a house full of women and knew how to do hair. He's now a psychiatrist who knows how to braid his wife's hair!

And Arildno popped in and crashed our braiding party, so I naturally assumed that he, too, knew how to braid hair. Geez.

Now you've gone and injured and run off Arildno and he's all pissed off thinking WE think he's a hairdresser. ARILDNO! Get back here! Unless you really DON'T know how to braid our hair - then I guess it's SAYONARA, BABY! (After all... this IS a hair braiding party...)

Everyone - RELAX! Have another Irish Coffee or something.

 

[Moonbear]

You b*tch!
I wasn't finished with my Irish Coffee, and now, besides hurting all over, I'm covered in cream, coffee, whisky and *cough* a lot of dust from that stupid old rug.

Limps out of this horrid place as fast as he can..

You really shouldn't do silly things like hiding under rugs! Look at all that dust all over you! *starts brushing dust off arildno* Ooh, is that a silk shirt? *start rubbing shirt* (I like petting silk. Wolram, do you have a silk shirt too? Oh, my! Wolram wears silk boxers! )

Come sit over here and have more Irish coffee. We'll keep Tsu on her leash so she doesn't bite.

 

[Tsu]

Is SHE still around, Tsu? I hurt..

No. I ran her little a$$ off for a bit. Awww. Where do you hurt, sweetie? Sit down and have another coffee. Want an aspirin?

 

[arildno]

I don't know much about braiding..

 

[Tsu]

You really shouldn't do silly things like hiding under rugs! Look at all that dust all over you! *starts brushing dust off arildno* Ooh, is that a silk shirt? *start rubbing shirt* (I like petting silk. Wolram, do you have a silk shirt too? Oh, my! Wolram wears silk boxers! )

Come sit over here and have more Irish coffee. We'll keep Tsu on her leash so she doesn't bite.

Pfft. Leash my a$$... And how did you go from petting Arildno's shirt to petting wolram's boxers?

 

[arildno]

Oh, my! Wolram wears silk boxers! )

GRUNT! SLAVER! The silky feel of a man's..(gee! I was rendered speechless at Moonbear's lugubriosity here!)
Ah, well. GRUNT.

 

[wolram]

I am willing to learn hair braiding, as long as you ladies keep that wicked smelling
hair spray away.

 

[arildno]

I am willing to learn hair braiding, as long as you ladies keep that wicked smelling
hair spray away.

I'm not a hair spray, nor do I SMELL wicked..

 

[Tsu]

I don't know much about braiding..

Oh, that's OK. I don't either. It's a good thing their braids are on the back of their heads so they can't see how lousy a job I DO.

Besides, we have to atone for the beating that Moonbear gave you while you were hiding under the rug. But - just a warning- don't do anything like that around Moonbear again. She's the Sisterhood's 'Bull in the China Shop'. Evo is our 'Human Crash Test Dummy'.

 

[Tsu]

I am willing to learn hair braiding, as long as you ladies keep that wicked smelling
hair spray away.

ABSOLUTELY! No hair spray allowed. In fact - no 'products' at ALL! I hate those things. They make your hair feel like CRAP!

 

[Tsu]

I'm not a hair spray, nor do I SMELL wicked..

 

[wolram]

I have had a great idea, i have some wire terminal crimpers, i bet they work good on hair, it will take a long time, but the result should be cushty.

 

[Moonbear]

ABSOLUTELY! No hair spray allowed. In fact - no 'products' at ALL! I hate those things. They make your hair feel like CRAP!

Agreed! Save the GOOP for the auto shop, nothing but naturally silky locks around here.

 

[Evo]

What's going on?

Why is Arildno all dusty and bruised and covered with <sniff> irsh coffee?

Hey, what is Moonbear doing with her hand on Wolram's boxer shorts? Wait...are those silk? Ooooh...

I'm ready to get my back hair braided. Can I also get those little bows in my toe hair?

 

[arildno]

Hey, what is Moonbear doing with her hand ON Wolram's boxer shorts?

Typical girlish modesty..

 

[Tsu]

Agreed! Save the GOOP for the auto shop, nothing but naturally silky locks around here.

AbsoLUTEly!11

Can I also get those little bows in my toe hair?

Absolutely!11

*looks at Evo's toes* GAD, sis! Them'r gettin' LONG! Yer freakin' me out! Yer startin' to look like ZOOBY! Maybe we'd better trim 'em. Or I'll get you some big toe rings... 'course they may not stay on with all THAT hair...