DocWard

We've bought our last two-three if you count my daughter-cars from the same salesperson at the same dealership. She, and the dealership, make the process as painless as possible, which I greatly appreciate. I hope sales people don't disappear entirely, because a good one, while hard to find, makes life much easier.

I was going to post this one, but was running short on time: I offer my sincere apologies for thinking otherwise. You're right, there are cars that you would think nobody could like, but they have a following. I always thought the later model Javelins had a cool, futuristic look to them. Not quite my cup of tea, but I can see why someone would like them. The AMC Pacer, now... I have a veteran who is a car salesman who does the same part time thing now, just his long time customers, and a couple of referrals. Although when we last spoke, he didn't think he was going to do it much longer. You're right, a dying breed.

Double entendre noted, and I've been called worse by better. Oh, that should be 'an ass..." The Mustang II had great styling lines, reminiscent of the original cars of the '60s, and much better than the bloated behemoth the Mustang had become for '71-'73. It was certainly better looking than the Box, I mean Fox Bodied Mustangs that followed, that had no discernible visual connection to the earlier Mustangs. Yes, performance was down compared to earlier and later years, but that is due in large part to the energy crisis and the development of new ways to deal with it. Essentially, the Mustang II was, mechanically, a lab rat for what would become the new performance era starting with the Fox Bodies. Even then, the Mustang II can be made to perform surprisingly well, handling and speeds that would astound many from that time. Yes, if I could get my hands on a Cobra II in good condition, I would take it in a second.

I would love to have one in good condition like that.

Oh, right, my daughter "borrowed" it all.

PLUS EQUALS

Makes you realize how good this guy is. Pay attention to the first 2:30:

I hope this hasn't already been posted, but it popped up as a suggestion on YouTube. I liked Kenny Rogers, even liked the First Edition to the extent I have heard their music, but I didn't know Kenny Rogers was a fair-to-middlin' bass player.

But "eats crayons like a Marine" just doesn't have the same ring to it.

My mom and dad didn't dislike AB. My mom just always thought I would marry another girl I dated. She would even say as much, even a couple of times after I married (not while AB was around mind you). My dad, on the other hand found her tolerable because... Well, she wasn't Jewish or Catholic. As a Jehovah's Witness, if he had only known her true inclinations, or mine in the realm of religion, It would have been much worse, I think. They came to accept her, but despite everyone's efforts, they never did really find common ground. All these years later, I'm convinced I made the right choice.

Do you know why people say "drink and swear like a sailor?" Because paratroopers hadn't been invented yet!

I think I'm more impressed by Lt. Bill Overstreet, who flew a P-51 Mustang, called "Berlin Express" under the tower in pursuit of a Bf-109. The 109 didn't escape. https://theaviationgeekclub.com/the-story-of-bill-overstreets-p-51b-berlin-express-the-mustang-that-flew-under-the-eiffel-tower-in-hot-pursuit-of-a-luftwaffe-messerschmitt-bf-109/

Aand... I had to clean coffee off my computer screen.

Sweet! There ARE far bigger geeks than me in the world.

And shoot the target you see in the middle...

Running PT test hung over, or even still drunk.

"They say that in the Army, the coffee is mighty fine, Looks like muddy water, and tastes like turpentine..."

I went the single cup route. Good for a single cup, and less storage space taken You foam for the cappuccino. Good stuff, either way, but I won't judge. I would enjoy a larger espresso maker like the one you posted. Yes, you do. It really isn't that much more work, and worth the effort. Definitely go the burr route, though. Much more consistent grind. I stop short of being like a doctor I served with in the Guard who roasted his own beans. That's too much even for me.

Get another french press, a pour over maker, an electric espresso and cappuccino maker, a stove top espresso maker and a burr grinder, and you'll be set! Although you do have me on the speckleware coffee pot!

Aren’t you familiar with the phrase “two is one and one is none?” When it comes to coffee, redundancy is vital.

Reilly’s Luck. Sorry, it would bothered me