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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on December 18, 2024, 12:20:17 AM

Title: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 12:20:17 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of the car drama, and now it is time for you to post until the dramatic cows come home.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 12:21:59 AM
And the word of the day is: ZING!
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Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 12:26:53 AM
From last night:  about John's gingerbread house...just remember:

(https://i.redd.it/truknxc83qu31.png)

:))
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 12:30:04 AM
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Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 12:35:02 AM
Also from last night:

~~~Stay Healthy Vibes for the Rozinski Clan!!~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2024, 03:55:12 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2024, 04:01:03 AM
I slept quite poorly. I was in bed by 9:00, and woke just before midnight with terrible abdominal cramps thaty sent me off to the bathroom for thirty minutes. When I got back to bed, I spent the next five hours trying to get comfortable, dozing, tossing and turning, and playing with Thatch.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2024, 04:09:11 AM
I did have one dream about going to my paternal grandmother's for Thanksgiving. While the actual trips to an Appalachian Kentucky mountain holler were bad enough, with car wheels stuck in mud on unpaved dirt roads, no indoor plumbing, poisonous snakes like copperheads and water moccasins sometimes hiding in the closets, in the dream my parents, my brothers, and I were wading through river water up to our waists. Strangely, when we got to my grandmother's, we were in the house where I grew up at 3003 Goldman Avenue in Middletown, OH.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2024, 04:15:12 AM
Today, I am back to the iTunes mess. I spent over an hour yesterday reconstructing the 2001 files of Babes in Toyland. Everything was on the hard drive, but only 2/3 of it transferred back to my iTunes, and it took what seemed forever to locate things on the hard drive. It helped that I had the original CDs so I could use them as guides. Today, I will chewck out all of the 2001 recordoings anmd oinsure that I've got everything downloaded.

I also discovered that all of Drat! The Cat, except for one file, has disappeared from the hard drive. I suspect similar messes will plague me for some time.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2024, 04:15:56 AM
BK, best wishes for your car search!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2024, 05:02:53 AM
 ;)
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Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 05:30:49 AM
Good morning, friends.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 05:30:55 AM
And others.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 05:31:23 AM
~~~HEALTH VIBES~~~ to the Rodz clan
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Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 05:31:46 AM
What a cool gift, though, DR Rodzinski!
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Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 05:31:58 AM
.
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Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 05:32:25 AM
I am not celebrating any of these things today.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 05:32:46 AM
'Tis the Season...
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 05:33:29 AM
And, to festively serve your deviled eggs...
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: John G. on December 18, 2024, 05:38:24 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: John G. on December 18, 2024, 05:38:58 AM
'Tis the Season...

Someone has too much time on their hands.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 05:46:50 AM
It's because they haven't made the deviled eggs yet.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 05:48:45 AM
I won the Mega Millions drawing last night.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 05:48:58 AM
Well...    $24.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 05:49:37 AM
Not 24 million. Just 24.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 05:49:53 AM
But still.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2024, 05:53:47 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: John G. on December 18, 2024, 05:54:07 AM
What a cool gift, though, DR Rodzinski!

My thoughts exactly.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: John G. on December 18, 2024, 05:54:46 AM
It's because they haven't made the deviled eggs yet.

Please don’t dye the yolks green.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: John G. on December 18, 2024, 05:54:56 AM
Onward!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: John G. on December 18, 2024, 05:55:02 AM
Two!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2024, 05:56:16 AM
BK, that is absolutely shocking about the car being totaled.

It had really sounded like some surface stuff needed replacing. But...EIGHT THOUSAND SMACKERS? It had to have done more hidden damage, right?

And even still, what in the HELL?!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2024, 05:58:06 AM
I think it's DR George who said he'd never heard of transferring license plates to a different car?

Obviously in California you can do it, and that's the case here in Connecticut, too - your choice - keep the existing ones or get new ones.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 06:02:08 AM
Yes transferring plates is an option here in Indiana as well.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 06:02:25 AM
Feel better vibes for DR ELMORE.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 06:02:44 AM
Stay well vibes for the Rodzinski family.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 06:02:59 AM
Continued car vibes for MR BK.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 06:03:39 AM
It is 39 degrees here headed for 44 degrees.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2024, 06:04:31 AM
When my beloved VW died (by sliding slowly and gently down the driveway on some ice and coming to a rest over some rough ground that did damage underneath), it was totaled, and the whole thing about "keeping it as salvage" was explained to me because that had sounded "fine" to me, too.

It's not fine.

"Salvage" means the car isn't legally drivable. You have to get all the repairs done, and then it still isn't drivable. You have to have it flatbed-hauled to the DMV headquarters near Hartford, where it will be thoroughly inspected. Not just inspected for the repairs, but thoroughly inspected as though being seen for the first time. If there's ANYTHING that doesn't pass, you have to get THAT repaired, and have it thoroughly inspected again. All of this hauling and inspecting happens at the owner's expense, and it's a gamble. That's why it's an option that very few will choose.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2024, 06:05:56 AM
Yes transferring plates is an option here in Indiana as well.

I kept mine, for continuity and not having to get used to a new plate number, and to save the cost of new ones. I can remember when that kind of thing was free, or nearly so, but those days are history.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2024, 06:15:34 AM
Speaking of continuity, one thing I really liked in California was this:

I had moved from L.A. to Chicago, which I thought would be for a much longer time than it actually turned out to be, but I ended up being moved back to L.A. after just a year and a half. So I went to the DMV to get a new drivers license. Maybe I shouldn't have been surprised, but I was DELIGHTED to find them giving me back my former license number ... which will be burned upon my brain for eternity.

And why is that, you may ask? Either the delight or the burning upon the brain?

Because in the 70s and late-80s, when that took place, one's DL # was used as check writing I.D. - and more - everywhere. You didn't pass a check at a store or anywhere else without writing your DL # on it. It was a way of life. I suppose if checks were still a thing, this would still be the case. But one came to know one's DL # by heart. I last lived in CA in 1989, but you could wake me in the middle of the night in 2024 and I can still rattle it off.

And my CT one? I sort of know it, but I'm never secure in thinking it's right and when I need to give it to someone in person or online, I have to look at it to be sure. Whole different way of life.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Laura on December 18, 2024, 06:19:36 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 06:20:08 AM
~~~MOST EXCELLENT VIBES & XYLOPHONES FOR A QUICK HAPPY ENDING TO THE CAR DRAMA~~~ for BK!!!!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2024, 06:25:17 AM
I also think that if BK or anyone else is getting a replacement value from their insurance company that truly helps buy another car of similar value that you're happy with, that's a miracle in itself. When I had to deal with that a few years ago, I wanted to replace the car with another used one, and I had to practically double that "blue book" amount to find one that was acceptable. This was also, unfortunately, early in the pandemic and the costs of used vehicles was rising astronomically.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Freddie on December 18, 2024, 06:51:42 AM
And, to festively serve your deviled eggs...


That looks quite wonderful as serving trays go!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Freddie on December 18, 2024, 06:56:04 AM
Health vibes to Rodzinski and family!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Freddie on December 18, 2024, 06:56:51 AM
Also, the story of the Cameo gift sung by Chantal Kreviazuk is beautiful!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Freddie on December 18, 2024, 06:57:19 AM
Adding more vibes to the car vibes for BK!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Freddie on December 18, 2024, 07:05:06 AM
From last night:  about John's gingerbread house...just remember:

(https://i.redd.it/truknxc83qu31.png)

:))


That's an adorable photo, despite the destructive monster violence.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 07:25:43 AM
Why do cows have hooves instead of feet?
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 07:25:55 AM
They lactose.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 07:29:37 AM
Yes very nice Cameo gift.....
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 07:30:43 AM
DR JANE yes that was the location of my eye exam last year.

The doctor was okay....it's just that the exam itself was time consuming and I just didn't feel the need to do it again just 14 months later.

Call me truculent.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 07:31:12 AM
I like the odds...
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 07:31:51 AM
  Call me truculent.   

Just don't call me late for dinner.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 18, 2024, 07:59:41 AM
I'm not sure what led me to this particular video, but I am immensely grateful to have watched it.  Disregard the headline if you, like me, don't give two hoots in hell about what Simon Cowell thinks about anything.   Still, he did like this, and it's stunning!

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1249060709646102
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 08:03:13 AM
Yes, in California, that’s why you still see old license plate designs stretching back to the powder blue and gold ones.

Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 08:05:07 AM
In Delaware, license plate culture was really weird. Since you could keep plates for life, lower-numbered plates are a status symbol and people will pay a lot of money for them.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 08:06:43 AM
Also, the story of the Cameo gift sung by Chantal Kreviazuk is beautiful!

Thanks folks. I actually had buyer’s remorse until I saw what she did.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 08:19:37 AM
I'm up, I'm up - only about four and a half hours of sleep due to ABS (Active Brain Syndrome). All car related, of course.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 08:20:26 AM
I liked my license plates, but in thinking about it, I just want new plates for the new/used car.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 18, 2024, 08:23:30 AM
A gracious good Wednesday morning to you all!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 18, 2024, 08:24:18 AM
I wish I had something to say, but all my recent endeavors have been mundane, non-soul-searching, and absolutely appallingly dull.

Sigh.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 18, 2024, 08:26:30 AM
Sorry to read about all your car travails, Bruce.

I do hope you got a decent insurance settlement.  It always astonishes me that when I finally have a car paid for and am happy driving it, paying for full insurance coverage all along, how little that insurance policy has to offer me when something goes wrong.  And don't the premiums just go UP even though they deny that your accident/incident had a thing to do with it.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2024, 08:27:55 AM
Our ages also have a lot to do with it, even though I find the agents find ways to not say that.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2024, 09:11:45 AM
Well, I guess the Tramp Reign of Terror has officially begun!
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-cheney-january-6-probe_n_6762cf3de4b0e5f90a96879d?fbclid=IwY2xjawHP3yBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHS_E79whawhVI82xXOZddUJ-N1eHYBI__RkYvF7AWgeEXGaHygVFJ-e_KA_aem_2rCGlYB6qGXhmXPUuveUlg
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 09:32:01 AM
DR RON PULLIAM that was a very nice video.
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Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 09:43:31 AM
In case former DR Penny pops in today,

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Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Freddie on December 18, 2024, 10:03:13 AM
I'm not sure what led me to this particular video, but I am immensely grateful to have watched it.  Disregard the headline if you, like me, don't give two hoots in hell about what Simon Cowell thinks about anything.   Still, he did like this, and it's stunning!

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1249060709646102


Excellent!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Freddie on December 18, 2024, 10:22:25 AM
BK, I hadn't seen some of your Sondheim What If's before you posted them in the Sondheim parody thread in the Stephen Sondheim Group on Facebook today.  Brilliant stuff!

Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Freddie on December 18, 2024, 10:22:48 AM
BK's "What If Frank Loesser wrote Sweeney Todd" -
Kritzerland at Sterling's 44 - performed by Robert Yacko

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLRXJSePw08
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Freddie on December 18, 2024, 10:35:33 AM

BK's What If -  What if Sondheim had written Sweeney Todd in the style of Forum
From Kritzerland at Sterling's 76 - also performed by Robert Yacko
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbsYsNqhKXA
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Laura on December 18, 2024, 11:04:15 AM
I wish I had something to say, but all my recent endeavors have been mundane, non-soul-searching, and absolutely appallingly dull.

Sigh.

This is how I like my life to be.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Laura on December 18, 2024, 11:05:10 AM
I had to get a replacement plate because my old plate became illegible. My new one was just awful. I let it go the next time I got a car.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 11:06:01 AM
;)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7815.0;attach=24603)

;D
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Post by: KevinH on December 18, 2024, 11:21:55 AM
Good afternoon!
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Post by: KevinH on December 18, 2024, 11:22:18 AM
Wordle:  4/6
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 11:42:53 AM
The license plate on Petey the PT Cruiser is three numbers and BFF.....which is not something I chose.

The license plate on Dennis the Smart Car is three numbers and EIK....which is real estate jargon for Eat In Kitchen.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 11:43:43 AM
My question for ASK BK DAY:

What do you think was the most beautifully designed car of your younger years?
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Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 11:46:59 AM
From DR John:

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I found out that Ballet San Antonio had an amazing Nutcracker season. They filled the theater with an average of 1,400 people every performance over two weeks. The gift shop, where they sell ornaments from $5 cupcakes to $1,000 gigantic nutcrackers, racked up $100,000 in sales. Now that’s a good run.

Wow!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 11:49:03 AM
HEALTHY VIBES FOR THE RODZINSKI FAMILY!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 11:50:14 AM
Wordle in three
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Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 11:50:48 AM
Wow, DR Rodzinski, what an exceptional gift you purchased.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: vixmom on December 18, 2024, 11:57:55 AM
Health vibes for the Rodzindki clan
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Post by: vixmom on December 18, 2024, 11:58:31 AM
Sorry about your car, BK.

I hope you can find a replacement you love
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Post by: vixmom on December 18, 2024, 11:59:40 AM
DR Rodzinski, that sounds like an amazing gift.

This wife woukd be thrilled with something similar
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: vixmom on December 18, 2024, 12:01:22 PM
I seen to remember something about whoever wins the Mega Millions would be treating us all to a lovely group  theatre trek.

What date should I pencil into my calendar?
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: vixmom on December 18, 2024, 12:01:42 PM
Health vibes for poor Larry
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Post by: vixmom on December 18, 2024, 12:02:45 PM
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Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 12:02:50 PM
From DR George:

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It's weird about being able to keep your license plates, though.  I've never heard of that. :-\

I was surprised we didn't keep our old plate when we purchased a new car.  You can transfer the plates yourself if you wish to do so.
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Post by: vixmom on December 18, 2024, 12:03:31 PM
Connections
Puzzle #556
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Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: vixmom on December 18, 2024, 12:03:50 PM
4our!!
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Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 12:04:17 PM
From George:

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Or that the new cars have so much computer stuff that it's just more expensive to try to fix than replace. :P

True, except this was stricktly body work.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 12:06:36 PM
Of my really younger years, I loved the 1950s Thunderbirds. In the 70s my dream car was a Mercedes SL 280. And I'd hate to tell you what they sell for still, today. Outrageous. they were 9K in the 1970s. Today, the cheapest one I saw was just under 50K and yes I'm talking about a 1970 car. Some go for 300K
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 12:07:10 PM
Test drive for noon should happen any moment now.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 12:08:39 PM
Cannot get the gal at the insurance company to call back or return emails - which is VERY frustrating. Have to sign the title and Robert is coming to drive me to the ups store to do so, but I'm confused and before I sign it I want to clarify a couple of things, then she needs my debit card so I can be paid once they pick up the old car today.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 12:11:11 PM
So, I just texted the original gal who was helping me - and she'll call me back shortly and hopefully can get on this woman's case for me. All I'm trying to do is have a five-minute conversation with her and to get this off BOTH our plates sooner than later and I want it all to happen so I can get the car before Xmas. All it takes is picking up the phone and calling. I'm sure she's dealing with a lot of other claims, too, but c'mon already - sent two emails yesterday, one today, all unanswered and two messages today.
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Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 12:15:39 PM
'Tis the Season...

Cute.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 12:16:06 PM
It's because they haven't made the deviled eggs yet.

;D
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2024, 12:23:59 PM
I got to drive a friend's SL 280 occasionally in the 1979-1981 time period. I was living in their S. Beverly Drive condo for a short time in between two other places, and the car would have been a '79 or '80. You'd see them all around L.A. then, especially on the west side, and my God, the feel of how that thing handled. I think the words "solid" and "elegant" had to be taken out of storage, dusted off, and redefined for that car.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 12:30:43 PM
'Tis the Season...
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7815.0;attach=24607)

Very nice!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 12:31:03 PM
DR JANE yes that was the location of my eye exam last year.

The doctor was okay....it's just that the exam itself was time consuming and I just didn't feel the need to do it again just 14 months later.

Call me truculent.

I go every year to check if my eyes are healthy.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 12:31:55 PM
And, to festively serve your deviled eggs...
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7815.0;attach=24609)

That's pretty cool.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 12:32:55 PM
I won the Mega Millions drawing last night.

Congrats, Singdaw!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 12:33:16 PM
Well...    $24.

Hey, $24 is $24!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 12:34:57 PM
I think it's DR George who said he'd never heard of transferring license plates to a different car?

Obviously in California you can do it, and that's the case here in Connecticut, too - your choice - keep the existing ones or get new ones.

I always had to get new plates every time I got another car, so it must be a Washington state thing.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 12:35:45 PM
When my beloved VW died (by sliding slowly and gently down the driveway on some ice and coming to a rest over some rough ground that did damage underneath), it was totaled, and the whole thing about "keeping it as salvage" was explained to me because that had sounded "fine" to me, too.

It's not fine.

"Salvage" means the car isn't legally drivable. You have to get all the repairs done, and then it still isn't drivable. You have to have it flatbed-hauled to the DMV headquarters near Hartford, where it will be thoroughly inspected. Not just inspected for the repairs, but thoroughly inspected as though being seen for the first time. If there's ANYTHING that doesn't pass, you have to get THAT repaired, and have it thoroughly inspected again. All of this hauling and inspecting happens at the owner's expense, and it's a gamble. That's why it's an option that very few will choose.

Yikes! :o
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 12:35:58 PM
I'm not sure what led me to this particular video, but I am immensely grateful to have watched it.  Disregard the headline if you, like me, don't give two hoots in hell about what Simon Cowell thinks about anything.   Still, he did like this, and it's stunning!

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1249060709646102


Usually when videos mention Simon liked the audition it is a good one.  This was sad, very moving, and excellent.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 12:36:53 PM
Also, the story of the Cameo gift sung by Chantal Kreviazuk is beautiful!

Thanks folks. I actually had buyer’s remorse until I saw what she did.

I'm glad you no longer have buyer's remorse.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 12:37:12 PM
I'm up, I'm up - only about four and a half hours of sleep due to ABS (Active Brain Syndrome). All car related, of course.

Of course.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 12:39:02 PM
I had to get a replacement plate because my old plate became illegible. My new one was just awful. I let it go the next time I got a car.

It must have been very old.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 12:39:03 PM
Speaking of continuity, one thing I really liked in California was this:

I had moved from L.A. to Chicago, which I thought would be for a much longer time than it actually turned out to be, but I ended up being moved back to L.A. after just a year and a half. So I went to the DMV to get a new drivers license. Maybe I shouldn't have been surprised, but I was DELIGHTED to find them giving me back my former license number ... which will be burned upon my brain for eternity.

And why is that, you may ask? Either the delight or the burning upon the brain?

Because in the 70s and late-80s, when that took place, one's DL # was used as check writing I.D. - and more - everywhere. You didn't pass a check at a store or anywhere else without writing your DL # on it. It was a way of life. I suppose if checks were still a thing, this would still be the case. But one came to know one's DL # by heart. I last lived in CA in 1989, but you could wake me in the middle of the night in 2024 and I can still rattle it off.

And my CT one? I sort of know it, but I'm never secure in thinking it's right and when I need to give it to someone in person or online, I have to look at it to be sure. Whole different way of life.

I also knew my WA state driver's license number, but the last time I had to renew, they gave me a different number because they changed the format of the number.  I hate that. :P
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 12:40:50 PM
I like the odds...
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7815.0;attach=24611)

:))
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 12:41:59 PM
I'm not sure what led me to this particular video, but I am immensely grateful to have watched it.  Disregard the headline if you, like me, don't give two hoots in hell about what Simon Cowell thinks about anything.   Still, he did like this, and it's stunning!

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1249060709646102


I saw that not too long ago and completely agree!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 12:43:44 PM
I don't know what happened to my old California plate.  I still have one for Michigan and one for Pennsylvania.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 12:44:05 PM
The best saved plate, which I keep displayed, is from Oregon.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 12:44:21 PM
Well, I guess the Tramp Reign of Terror has officially begun!
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-cheney-january-6-probe_n_6762cf3de4b0e5f90a96879d?fbclid=IwY2xjawHP3yBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHS_E79whawhVI82xXOZddUJ-N1eHYBI__RkYvF7AWgeEXGaHygVFJ-e_KA_aem_2rCGlYB6qGXhmXPUuveUlg

That f*cker. >:(
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 12:44:24 PM
MTN DOG for Bernese Mountain Dog.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 12:44:54 PM
In case former DR Penny pops in today,

(https://rlv.zcache.com/happy_birthday_penny_party_napkins_by_dal-re3000f7f48364e3dbfda0332fcaf4ce3_65wrs_200.webp?rlvnet=1)

A Very Happy Birthday to (former) DR Penny!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 12:45:16 PM
Today is also my friend Margo's birthday!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 01:05:57 PM
Today is also my friend Margo's birthday!

Happy birthday to Margo.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 01:06:48 PM
FIVE!

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRv6GuDhUvw6DNCPCGTiyRuBs-INQ8q4g5CXg&s)
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 01:23:58 PM
Test drove the car, love it, and committed to it. Super nice guy and is willing to hold it for me until the payments come in. They're supposedly picking up the car today, then I'm supposed to get an e-mail notice and that's when I tell them to put it on my debit card. Once that happens, I'll go to the bank immediately and transfer it into the business account. They're willing to give me the car then, with that first payment, then when the second one comes through, which should be Friday or Monday, I'll tell them to deposit the second check, which I'll leave with them. The car drove really great, it's slightly less mileage and there's not a mark on it. Black. Looks like the old car may not get picked up until tomorrow, but  it still could be today. As long as that first payment comes in by Friday, it's fine. They're getting the title on Friday, too, so hopefully that payment will come quickly, too. The price was actually close to what I'm getting so all I'm really paying are all the fees, etc. app 1800ish. Excited to get it. Have to decide whether to keep the plates that are on it. The letters are KZT and normally I don't like Z but if I can  figure out a positive meaning for KZT I might keep them - if not, they'll get me new plates and I may just go that route. All I can think of so far is Kimmel's Zeitgeist Tremendous or Kimmel's Zillions Thrill or Kimmel Zealously Thankful. Those are fine. Others feel free to chime in.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2024, 01:52:41 PM
Well, if it had been KTZ, that's Kritzerland. Could you convince yourself KZT would do the job?
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2024, 01:55:24 PM
Kilo Zulu Tango, in aviation lingo.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 01:57:33 PM
BK's "What If Frank Loesser wrote Sweeney Todd" -
Kritzerland at Sterling's 44 - performed by Robert Yacko

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLRXJSePw08

Both of those vids were great...as usual! ;D
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 01:58:44 PM
The license plate on Petey the PT Cruiser is three numbers and BFF.....which is not something I chose.

The license plate on Dennis the Smart Car is three numbers and EIK....which is real estate jargon for Eat In Kitchen.

The best license plate number I ever had was 222 DBL!  222-Double!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 01:58:59 PM
:D
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 01:59:32 PM
Wordle 1,278 3/6

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That's great, Vixmom!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 01:59:50 PM
From DR George:

Quote
It's weird about being able to keep your license plates, though.  I've never heard of that. :-\

I was surprised we didn't keep our old plate when we purchased a new car.  You can transfer the plates yourself if you wish to do so.

I had no idea.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 02:00:09 PM
From George:

Quote
Or that the new cars have so much computer stuff that it's just more expensive to try to fix than replace. :P

True, except this was strickly body work.

Yup. :-\
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 02:02:37 PM
MTN DOG for Bernese Mountain Dog.

Nice!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 18, 2024, 02:02:59 PM
Today is also my friend Margo's birthday!

Happy birthday to Margo.

Margo thanks you, I'm sure!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 02:10:55 PM
Sounds like the car is a DEAL.

We have had a '57 Thunderbird, a '58 Thunderbird, and a '59 Thunderbird in the extended family.

ALL of them were very low to the ground.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 02:11:55 PM
Kimmel Zero Tango.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 02:13:33 PM
Kimmel Zoo Time
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 18, 2024, 02:23:29 PM
DR RON PULLIAM that was a very nice video.

:)
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 02:41:15 PM
The license plate on Petey the PT Cruiser is three numbers and BFF.....which is not something I chose.

The license plate on Dennis the Smart Car is three numbers and EIK....which is real estate jargon for Eat In Kitchen.

The best license plate number I ever had was 222 DBL!  222-Double!

Too bad you couldn't keep it.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 02:42:46 PM
From George:

Quote
Or that the new cars have so much computer stuff that it's just more expensive to try to fix than replace. :P

True, except this was strickly body work.

Yup. :-\

Looks like I need to go back and correct my typo.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 02:44:56 PM
Speaking of continuity, one thing I really liked in California was this:

I had moved from L.A. to Chicago, which I thought would be for a much longer time than it actually turned out to be, but I ended up being moved back to L.A. after just a year and a half. So I went to the DMV to get a new drivers license. Maybe I shouldn't have been surprised, but I was DELIGHTED to find them giving me back my former license number ... which will be burned upon my brain for eternity.

And why is that, you may ask? Either the delight or the burning upon the brain?

Because in the 70s and late-80s, when that took place, one's DL # was used as check writing I.D. - and more - everywhere. You didn't pass a check at a store or anywhere else without writing your DL # on it. It was a way of life. I suppose if checks were still a thing, this would still be the case. But one came to know one's DL # by heart. I last lived in CA in 1989, but you could wake me in the middle of the night in 2024 and I can still rattle it off.

And my CT one? I sort of know it, but I'm never secure in thinking it's right and when I need to give it to someone in person or online, I have to look at it to be sure. Whole different way of life.

I also knew my WA state driver's license number, but the last time I had to renew, they gave me a different number because they changed the format of the number.  I hate that. :P

I don't know my number-lol
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 02:58:27 PM
Great news Bruce.  I think you will like having a back up camera.

Does the car come with a waranty?
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: John G. on December 18, 2024, 04:05:25 PM
Happy birthday, Penny and Margo!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: John G. on December 18, 2024, 04:05:58 PM
Ushering for the Air Force Band tonight.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 04:16:59 PM
Cool.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 04:57:10 PM
I seem to be reading shorter books this year.  Goodreads said my longest book, All the Colors of the Dark) was 608 pages. 
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 04:57:42 PM
I'm also surprised to learn that I am in the top 10 percent of readers.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 05:00:58 PM
Not surprising is that I only gave one book 5 stars this year.  I rarely give books 5 stars.  I think I gave more books 4.5 stars this year than usual.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 05:02:52 PM
I just noticed, even though the stats came in the mail today it says I read 137 books this year even though I have rea 140 books so far.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Freddie on December 18, 2024, 05:33:59 PM
Today is also my friend Margo's birthday!


Happy birthday, Margo!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Freddie on December 18, 2024, 05:34:50 PM
I'm also surprised to learn that I am in the top 10 percent of readers.


That's pretty cool!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 05:35:38 PM
Wordle in three

Nice.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 05:35:56 PM
SIX!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 05:36:37 PM
Wordle 1,278 3/6

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⬜🟩⬜🟩🟩
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Nice.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 05:38:06 PM
Like George & Kevin, Keith got Wordle in four.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 05:45:29 PM
DR JANE that's a LOT of books.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 05:45:56 PM
Watching bassetball.......below freezing temps tonight.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 05:46:52 PM
Watched an interesting documentary about Maila Nurmi on some streaming network.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 05:47:09 PM
What does everyone think about James Dean?
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 05:47:38 PM
I am considering doing something tomorrow.

We shall see how I feel when tomorrow comes.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 05:48:23 PM
Are DR CHAS SMITH's 7:30 a.m. rehearsals over?

That is an abomination.....the very definition of an abomination.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 05:49:29 PM
I am hoping that my niece will like the Sony keyboard I gave my sister to give to my niece's daughter.....

They will be here the week between Christmas & New Year's.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 05:50:00 PM
Pair of keets have been quiet the last couple of days.....I am afraid they are planning a coup.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 05:50:23 PM
Quiet time of day at HHW.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2024, 05:53:23 PM
My brother had the 1958 Thunderbird.....he got it from his employer.....in 1969 or so.

It was involved in an accident and the driver's door couldn't be opened....and then for some reason the hood was removed.....so it was only driven in emergencies.

There was a road out of town that was very narrow with drop offs on both sides.  Our friends had bought a fancy GOLD 1970 Chrysler 300......and as the wife drove it for the first time, she saw me coming toward her on the narrow road....as I drove the hoodless 1958 Thunderbird.....

She later described her terror to me.....
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 06:08:47 PM
DR JANE that's a LOT of books.

I used to read more in a year, and more longer books as well :)
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 06:11:16 PM
What does everyone think about James Dean?

I never really understood the attraction and fuss.  It was sad he died young.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 06:11:45 PM
Pair of keets have been quiet the last couple of days.....I am afraid they are planning a coup.

I hope not :)
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 06:12:18 PM
My brother had the 1958 Thunderbird.....he got it from his employer.....in 1969 or so.

It was involved in an accident and the driver's door couldn't be opened....and then for some reason the hood was removed.....so it was only driven in emergencies.

There was a road out of town that was very narrow with drop offs on both sides.  Our friends had bought a fancy GOLD 1970 Chrysler 300......and as the wife drove it for the first time, she saw me coming toward her on the narrow road....as I drove the hoodless 1958 Thunderbird.....

She later described her terror to me.....

;D
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2024, 06:31:25 PM
'night
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 06:33:57 PM
Finished a movie - also dozed off.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 06:34:23 PM
No warranty, of course, but I have the Carfax and it's been really taken care of by its two owners.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 06:35:11 PM
Car was obviously not picked up today. It best be picked up tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 06:36:39 PM
Had a Chinese chicken salad earlier and am now having green and red peppers and onion dip.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 06:37:07 PM
Can't stop with the dip. Have always loved Lipton's onion dip.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 07:22:12 PM
Which book got your five-star review, DR Jane?
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 07:22:45 PM
~~~CONTINUING CAR VIBES~~~ for BK!!!!!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 07:23:11 PM
~~~CONTINUING CARE VIBES~~~ for DR DR Iris!!!!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 07:23:33 PM
Survived the first deadline day of this years Open Enrollment.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 07:23:46 PM
WHY do people wait until the last possible moment?
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 07:23:54 PM
WHY, I ask you.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 07:24:03 PM
PAGE SEVEN
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 07:43:25 PM
Driftwood art:
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: John G. on December 18, 2024, 07:48:02 PM
The concert was short but very good.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 07:51:36 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2024, 07:51:42 PM
And others.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Freddie on December 18, 2024, 07:52:35 PM
I am considering doing something tomorrow.

We shall see how I feel when tomorrow comes.


Do you not want to say what it is until you decide to do it?
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Freddie on December 18, 2024, 07:53:16 PM
Pair of keets have been quiet the last couple of days.....I am afraid they are planning a coup.


:)

Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 08:48:25 PM
Ah, the page that shall not be named.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 08:48:48 PM
Computer getting wonky - must be time for the you-know-what.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 08:49:09 PM
Forty minutes more of this movie I'm watching.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 08:49:36 PM
A small but nice turn early in the movie by Kerry O'Malley.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:00:14 PM
KZT

KritZerTime
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:01:55 PM
Last time I left NY state, they harassed me until I sent my plates back.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:03:20 PM
Mrs Rodz and Lil Rodzette still under the weather, stomachly speaking.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:06:16 PM
If anyone wants to gift me a Cameo, it would be BK singing “I Want to Eat Your Face.”
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:06:48 PM
But it has to be done in the alien’s costume.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:09:01 PM
I like James Dean in his three roles. It’s a small sample size.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:11:48 PM
Jimmy Dean lived much longer but only managed one theatrical film. The villain in Diamonds Are Forever.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 10:11:58 PM
Finished with my viewing.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 10:12:28 PM
Computer is just being horrible so I'm manually shutting it down right now.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:12:46 PM
Yet he had a #1 pop song, a successful brand of breakfast sausage, and his own tv show.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:15:00 PM
I’d have preferred a year warranty for you, but what can you do?
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:16:31 PM
The page went on forever.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:17:01 PM
A parody of Jim Webb’s The Yard Went On Forever.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:17:48 PM
What if Jimmy Webb wrote Guys and Dolls?
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:18:31 PM
What if Jack Webb sang MacArthur Park?
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:19:37 PM
What if Richard Harris played Julie Harris’s part in East of Eden?
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:20:17 PM
And Barbara Harris played James Dean’s role?
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:21:55 PM
The AMC Gremlin was the best-looking motorcar.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:22:31 PM
Let’s leave all this madness behind.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: Rodzinski on December 18, 2024, 10:22:59 PM
Paige ate.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 10:55:28 PM
Finished with my viewing.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 10:55:53 PM
Shut the thing down and now it's up and running again, finally.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 10:56:12 PM
Still isn't loading properly, but it does take a while.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 18, 2024, 10:56:26 PM
Can't even get the notes to load.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 19, 2024, 12:06:05 AM
Okay, where the HELL is George and his jamburrito?
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 19, 2024, 12:06:13 AM
Riddle me that.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 19, 2024, 12:06:26 AM
The license plate on Petey the PT Cruiser is three numbers and BFF.....which is not something I chose.

The license plate on Dennis the Smart Car is three numbers and EIK....which is real estate jargon for Eat In Kitchen.

The best license plate number I ever had was 222 DBL!  222-Double!

Too bad you couldn't keep it.

I know. :-\
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 19, 2024, 12:06:29 AM
Is he here to post? Nooooo.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 19, 2024, 12:06:47 AM
Oh, NOW he shows up, like the cat who ate the cream.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 19, 2024, 12:07:06 AM
Okay, where the HELL is George and his jamburrito?

Earlier today, I went to Costco and got one of their hot dogs.  It was quite delish.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 19, 2024, 12:07:16 AM
Well, he has lots to catch up on.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 19, 2024, 12:07:22 AM
Is he here to post? Nooooo.

Of course, I am!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 19, 2024, 12:07:28 AM
Many lots.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 19, 2024, 12:07:37 AM
Well, he has lots to catch up on.


As usual. ::)

;)
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 19, 2024, 12:09:27 AM
Great news Bruce.  I think you will like having a back up camera.

Does the car come with a waranty?

I really like my back-up camera...especially when I pull through a parking space to the next one so that when I leave, I can just drive out, I use the camera when I back up to the back line of the space so that I don't have to guess anymore if I'm either too far in or too far out of the space. :)
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 19, 2024, 12:10:03 AM
Not gonna get to page nine, I'm afraid.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 19, 2024, 12:10:25 AM
Happy birthday, Penny and Margo!

Margo thanks you too, John!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 19, 2024, 12:10:48 AM
Muenster cheese.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 19, 2024, 12:11:12 AM
Having two slices.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 19, 2024, 12:11:12 AM
Today is also my friend Margo's birthday!


Happy birthday, Margo!

And thank you, Freddie!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 19, 2024, 12:11:33 AM
I'm also surprised to learn that I am in the top 10 percent of readers.

That's amazing, Jane!  Congrats!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 19, 2024, 12:11:50 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 19, 2024, 12:12:00 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 19, 2024, 12:12:08 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 19, 2024, 12:12:16 AM
I've read them.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: bk on December 19, 2024, 12:12:22 AM
I wrote them.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 19, 2024, 12:13:44 AM
My brother had the 1958 Thunderbird.....he got it from his employer.....in 1969 or so.

It was involved in an accident and the driver's door couldn't be opened....and then for some reason the hood was removed.....so it was only driven in emergencies.

There was a road out of town that was very narrow with drop offs on both sides.  Our friends had bought a fancy GOLD 1970 Chrysler 300......and as the wife drove it for the first time, she saw me coming toward her on the narrow road....as I drove the hoodless 1958 Thunderbird.....

She later described her terror to me.....

Oh, no!  Hopefully, she didn't drive off the side and drop off!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 19, 2024, 12:14:55 AM
Survived the first deadline day of this years Open Enrollment.

Congrats, Singdaw!
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 19, 2024, 12:15:01 AM
And now...
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 19, 2024, 12:15:08 AM
PAGE NINE DANCE!! ;D
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 19, 2024, 12:15:38 AM
Not gonna get to page nine, I'm afraid.

Yes, we are.
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 19, 2024, 12:16:08 AM
WHY do people wait until the last possible moment?

Because they can? ;)
Title: Re: THE CAR DRAMA
Post by: George on December 19, 2024, 12:16:56 AM
Driftwood art:
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7815.0;attach=24613)

That's so cool!