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Religions > Atheism |
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"Doc Smartass" |
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25 Apr 2006 07:59:27 PM |
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Topless Doc! |
No, not that kind of topless, ya dirty-minded sicko. Chalk it up to that
"middle-age" thingie where someone gets a convertible--though I'm only
38, and got the thing because my beloved Citation needs too much work for
her to stay on the road (body work, mostly). I'm considering taking that
one apart for a complete rebuild/customization.
The new ride: a lightly-used Geo Tracker convertible, SCREAMING yellow
(had it 3 weeks aready and I still wonder whose car is parked in my spot
when I see it), with a 5-speed stick, crappy stereo, and some maintenance
issues that I'm getting solved. First non-white car I've ever had, first
stick-shift, but I'm used to the crappy stereo, lack of air conditioning,
and leaky roof.
It's inspired me to make up some magnetic bumper stickers (really just
some magnetic sheeting cut to size with scribbles in permanent marker),
mostly emphasizing the Tracker, but also recycling some .sigs from years
past:
Warning: Not for use with some Hotwheels(tm) sets.
I won't lose THIS one in a parking lot!
Don't stare. I'm very shy.
Shhhhh! Don't tell him--he thinks he's cool.
I'm the only topless thing my owner gets.
If this sticker offends you, DON'T READ IT, *****.
Yeah, it's small and cute. So's the Tracker.
This shade of yellow is why there's only one "Big Bird" left (with pic of
Big Bird in rifle sights)
If you're going to get so close to my *****, you could at least buy me
dinner.
If I were any lazier I'd slip into a coma.
--
Doc Smartass
Most truths are so naked that people feel sorry for them and cover them
up, at least a little bit.
--Edward R. Murrow
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| User: "G-Ride" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
26 Apr 2006 08:31:30 PM |
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"Doc Smartass" <gekido@astroskivviesboymail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns97B0CB5F48AE9askifyouwantit@216.77.188.18...
No, not that kind of topless, ya dirty-minded sicko. Chalk it up to that
"middle-age" thingie where someone gets a convertible--though I'm only
38, and got the thing because my beloved Citation needs too much work for
her to stay on the road (body work, mostly). I'm considering taking that
one apart for a complete rebuild/customization.
The new ride: a lightly-used Geo Tracker convertible, SCREAMING yellow
(had it 3 weeks aready and I still wonder whose car is parked in my spot
when I see it), with a 5-speed stick, crappy stereo, and some maintenance
issues that I'm getting solved. First non-white car I've ever had, first
stick-shift, but I'm used to the crappy stereo, lack of air conditioning,
and leaky roof.
It's inspired me to make up some magnetic bumper stickers (really just
some magnetic sheeting cut to size with scribbles in permanent marker),
mostly emphasizing the Tracker, but also recycling some .sigs from years
past:
Warning: Not for use with some Hotwheels(tm) sets.
I won't lose THIS one in a parking lot!
Don't stare. I'm very shy.
Shhhhh! Don't tell him--he thinks he's cool.
I'm the only topless thing my owner gets.
If this sticker offends you, DON'T READ IT, *****.
Yeah, it's small and cute. So's the Tracker.
This shade of yellow is why there's only one "Big Bird" left (with pic of
Big Bird in rifle sights)
If you're going to get so close to my *****, you could at least buy me
dinner.
If I were any lazier I'd slip into a coma.
I had a real nice convertible '89 Ford Mustang 5.0 up until about a year
ago. I had it for about a year, then sold it to add money to our home down
payment pot. It was nice to own a convertible, but I honestly found myself
driving more often with the top up, than I did with it down. And I live in
Hawaii! Too much to think about driving around during the day since I burn
easily - sunscreen, hat, etc. I preferred top down drives in the evening or
at night.
I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Mustang 5.0, but I doubt that I'd go back
to a convertible (Mustang or not). Nice to say that I owned one in my
lifetime, but I'll stick with the hard top.
--
Aloha, G-Ride
"Birds fall from the window ledge above mine.
Then they flap their wings at the last second."
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| User: "Doc Smartass" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
26 Apr 2006 09:50:44 PM |
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"G-Ride" <gride42nolikeythespam@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:4bali0F10lum2U1@individual.net:
"Doc Smartass" <gekido@astroskivviesboymail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns97B0CB5F48AE9askifyouwantit@216.77.188.18...
No, not that kind of topless, ya dirty-minded sicko. Chalk it up to
that "middle-age" thingie where someone gets a convertible--though
I'm only 38, and got the thing because my beloved Citation needs too
much work for her to stay on the road (body work, mostly). I'm
considering taking that one apart for a complete
rebuild/customization.
The new ride: a lightly-used Geo Tracker convertible, SCREAMING
yellow (had it 3 weeks aready and I still wonder whose car is parked
in my spot when I see it), with a 5-speed stick, crappy stereo, and
some maintenance issues that I'm getting solved. First non-white car
I've ever had, first stick-shift, but I'm used to the crappy stereo,
lack of air conditioning, and leaky roof.
It's inspired me to make up some magnetic bumper stickers (really
just some magnetic sheeting cut to size with scribbles in permanent
marker), mostly emphasizing the Tracker, but also recycling some
.sigs from years past:
Warning: Not for use with some Hotwheels(tm) sets.
I won't lose THIS one in a parking lot!
Don't stare. I'm very shy.
Shhhhh! Don't tell him--he thinks he's cool.
I'm the only topless thing my owner gets.
If this sticker offends you, DON'T READ IT, *****.
Yeah, it's small and cute. So's the Tracker.
This shade of yellow is why there's only one "Big Bird" left (with
pic of Big Bird in rifle sights)
If you're going to get so close to my *****, you could at least buy me
dinner.
If I were any lazier I'd slip into a coma.
I had a real nice convertible '89 Ford Mustang 5.0 up until about a
year ago. I had it for about a year, then sold it to add money to our
home down payment pot. It was nice to own a convertible, but I
honestly found myself driving more often with the top up, than I did
with it down. And I live in Hawaii! Too much to think about driving
around during the day since I burn easily - sunscreen, hat, etc. I
preferred top down drives in the evening or at night.
I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Mustang 5.0, but I doubt that I'd
go back to a convertible (Mustang or not). Nice to say that I owned
one in my lifetime, but I'll stick with the hard top.
Yup. It's awesome at night, and on days with clouds that I'd never see
with a roof overhead. Perfect for grabbing the camera and going for a
shot. As soon as the sun comes out and starts baking the back of my head,
the lid comes back down.
I'm saving up for a hardtop kit; there's no security!
--
Doc Smartass
Most truths are so naked that people feel sorry for them and cover them
up, at least a little bit.
--Edward R. Murrow
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| User: "Robibnikoff" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
27 Apr 2006 11:19:46 AM |
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"G-Ride" <gride42nolikeythespam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
snip
I had a real nice convertible '89 Ford Mustang 5.0 up until about a year
ago. I had it for about a year, then sold it to add money to our home
down
payment pot. It was nice to own a convertible, but I honestly found
myself
driving more often with the top up, than I did with it down. And I live
in
Hawaii! Too much to think about driving around during the day since I
burn
easily - sunscreen, hat, etc. I preferred top down drives in the evening
or
at night.
I just heard an awful story about an incident with some people driving
around in a convertible at night with the top down. Sadly, it's a true
story and involves someone a friend of mine worked with. He'd been at an
after-hours work function where they served alcohol and he'd had a bit too
much. He asked a friend of his, who owned the convertible, to give him a
lift home. On the way home, he decided to remove his jacket - and stood up
in the car to do so (oy). He fell out of the car and was run over and
killed by another vehicle. Even more sadly, he left behind a wife and a
couple of kids :(
--
Robyn
Resident Witchypoo
Atheist ***** Extraordinaire
#1557
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| User: "Doc Smartass" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
28 Apr 2006 07:25:02 PM |
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"Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com> wrote in
news:4bc94aF10eevjU1@individual.net:
"G-Ride" <gride42nolikeythespam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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I had a real nice convertible '89 Ford Mustang 5.0 up until about a
year ago. I had it for about a year, then sold it to add money to
our home down
payment pot. It was nice to own a convertible, but I honestly found
myself
driving more often with the top up, than I did with it down. And I
live in
Hawaii! Too much to think about driving around during the day since
I burn
easily - sunscreen, hat, etc. I preferred top down drives in the
evening or
at night.
I just heard an awful story about an incident with some people driving
around in a convertible at night with the top down. Sadly, it's a
true story and involves someone a friend of mine worked with. He'd
been at an after-hours work function where they served alcohol and
he'd had a bit too much. He asked a friend of his, who owned the
convertible, to give him a lift home. On the way home, he decided to
remove his jacket - and stood up in the car to do so (oy). He fell
out of the car and was run over and killed by another vehicle. Even
more sadly, he left behind a wife and a couple of kids :(
Sheesh. Stuff like that makes me glad I don't drink much or often.
--
Doc Smartass
Most truths are so naked that people feel sorry for them and cover them
up, at least a little bit.
--Edward R. Murrow
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| User: "G-Ride" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
27 Apr 2006 06:49:22 PM |
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"Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com> wrote in message
news:4bc94aF10eevjU1@individual.net...
"G-Ride" <gride42nolikeythespam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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I had a real nice convertible '89 Ford Mustang 5.0 up until about a year
ago. I had it for about a year, then sold it to add money to our home
down
payment pot. It was nice to own a convertible, but I honestly found
myself
driving more often with the top up, than I did with it down. And I live
in
Hawaii! Too much to think about driving around during the day since I
burn
easily - sunscreen, hat, etc. I preferred top down drives in the
evening
or
at night.
I just heard an awful story about an incident with some people driving
around in a convertible at night with the top down. Sadly, it's a true
story and involves someone a friend of mine worked with. He'd been at an
after-hours work function where they served alcohol and he'd had a bit too
much. He asked a friend of his, who owned the convertible, to give him a
lift home. On the way home, he decided to remove his jacket - and stood
up
in the car to do so (oy). He fell out of the car and was run over and
killed by another vehicle. Even more sadly, he left behind a wife and a
couple of kids :(
--
Yikes! Not a very bright thing to do.....
--
Aloha, G-Ride
"Birds fall from the window ledge above mine.
Then they flap their wings at the last second."
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| User: "Robibnikoff" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
28 Apr 2006 10:33:48 AM |
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"G-Ride" <gride42nolikeythespam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:4bd3ugF1177v9U1@individual.net...
"Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com> wrote in message
news:4bc94aF10eevjU1@individual.net...
"G-Ride" <gride42nolikeythespam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
snip
I had a real nice convertible '89 Ford Mustang 5.0 up until about a
year
ago. I had it for about a year, then sold it to add money to our home
down
payment pot. It was nice to own a convertible, but I honestly found
myself
driving more often with the top up, than I did with it down. And I
live
in
Hawaii! Too much to think about driving around during the day since I
burn
easily - sunscreen, hat, etc. I preferred top down drives in the
evening
or
at night.
I just heard an awful story about an incident with some people driving
around in a convertible at night with the top down. Sadly, it's a true
story and involves someone a friend of mine worked with. He'd been at an
after-hours work function where they served alcohol and he'd had a bit
too
much. He asked a friend of his, who owned the convertible, to give him a
lift home. On the way home, he decided to remove his jacket - and stood
up
in the car to do so (oy). He fell out of the car and was run over and
killed by another vehicle. Even more sadly, he left behind a wife and a
couple of kids :(
Yikes! Not a very bright thing to do.....
I know! :(
--
Robyn
Resident Witchypoo
Atheist ***** Extraordinaire
#1557
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| User: "Robibnikoff" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
26 Apr 2006 10:53:02 AM |
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"Doc Smartass" <gekido@astroskivviesboymail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns97B0CB5F48AE9askifyouwantit@216.77.188.18...
No, not that kind of topless, ya dirty-minded sicko. Chalk it up to that
"middle-age" thingie where someone gets a convertible--though I'm only
38, and got the thing because my beloved Citation needs too much work for
her to stay on the road (body work, mostly). I'm considering taking that
one apart for a complete rebuild/customization.
The new ride: a lightly-used Geo Tracker convertible, SCREAMING yellow
(had it 3 weeks aready and I still wonder whose car is parked in my spot
when I see it), with a 5-speed stick, crappy stereo, and some maintenance
issues that I'm getting solved. First non-white car I've ever had, first
stick-shift, but I'm used to the crappy stereo, lack of air conditioning,
and leaky roof.
It's inspired me to make up some magnetic bumper stickers (really just
some magnetic sheeting cut to size with scribbles in permanent marker),
mostly emphasizing the Tracker, but also recycling some .sigs from years
past:
Warning: Not for use with some Hotwheels(tm) sets.
I won't lose THIS one in a parking lot!
Don't stare. I'm very shy.
Shhhhh! Don't tell him--he thinks he's cool.
I'm the only topless thing my owner gets.
If this sticker offends you, DON'T READ IT, *****.
Yeah, it's small and cute. So's the Tracker.
This shade of yellow is why there's only one "Big Bird" left (with pic of
Big Bird in rifle sights)
If you're going to get so close to my *****, you could at least buy me
dinner.
If I were any lazier I'd slip into a coma.
LOL! I had a Geo Tracker convertible for 8 years. Husband loathed it, but
I loved that little puddle jumper (or "the toy", as my dad called it). Ran
like a dream, but when they go, they GO! And I mean go as in "fall apart
completely" :)
And LOVE the bumper stickers - That's a great idea! Where does one find
magnetic sheeting? :)
--
Robyn
Resident Witchypoo
Atheist ***** Extraordinaire
#1557
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| User: "Doc Smartass" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
26 Apr 2006 07:28:37 PM |
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"Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com> wrote in
news:4b9j67F10pm5gU1@individual.net:
"Doc Smartass" <gekido@astroskivviesboymail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns97B0CB5F48AE9askifyouwantit@216.77.188.18...
No, not that kind of topless, ya dirty-minded sicko. Chalk it up to
that "middle-age" thingie where someone gets a convertible--though
I'm only 38, and got the thing because my beloved Citation needs too
much work for her to stay on the road (body work, mostly). I'm
considering taking that one apart for a complete
rebuild/customization.
The new ride: a lightly-used Geo Tracker convertible, SCREAMING
yellow (had it 3 weeks aready and I still wonder whose car is parked
in my spot when I see it), with a 5-speed stick, crappy stereo, and
some maintenance issues that I'm getting solved. First non-white car
I've ever had, first stick-shift, but I'm used to the crappy stereo,
lack of air conditioning, and leaky roof.
It's inspired me to make up some magnetic bumper stickers (really
just some magnetic sheeting cut to size with scribbles in permanent
marker), mostly emphasizing the Tracker, but also recycling some
.sigs from years past:
Warning: Not for use with some Hotwheels(tm) sets.
I won't lose THIS one in a parking lot!
Don't stare. I'm very shy.
Shhhhh! Don't tell him--he thinks he's cool.
I'm the only topless thing my owner gets.
If this sticker offends you, DON'T READ IT, *****.
Yeah, it's small and cute. So's the Tracker.
This shade of yellow is why there's only one "Big Bird" left (with
pic of Big Bird in rifle sights)
If you're going to get so close to my *****, you could at least buy me
dinner.
If I were any lazier I'd slip into a coma.
LOL! I had a Geo Tracker convertible for 8 years. Husband loathed
it, but I loved that little puddle jumper (or "the toy", as my dad
called it). Ran like a dream, but when they go, they GO! And I mean
go as in "fall apart completely" :)
And LOVE the bumper stickers - That's a great idea! Where does one
find magnetic sheeting? :)
Anywhere there's a little sign-making company--the ones that make plastic
signs, magnetic signs, etc. When I first asked about it, I was quoted $15
for a 15" x 15" plain white sheet. When I showed up the next afternoon,
the same woman gave me a couple of scrap sheets "compliments of the
house--but I want you to come back and show me some of your stuff."
It's been almost a week and I haven't done anything with it. Lazy bugger!
--
Doc Smartass
Most truths are so naked that people feel sorry for them and cover them
up, at least a little bit.
--Edward R. Murrow
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| User: "Doc Smartass" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
26 Apr 2006 09:35:16 PM |
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"Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com> wrote in
news:4b9j67F10pm5gU1@individual.net:
LOL! I had a Geo Tracker convertible for 8 years. Husband loathed
it, but I loved that little puddle jumper (or "the toy", as my dad
called it). Ran like a dream, but when they go, they GO! And I mean
go as in "fall apart completely" :)
The main thing I don't like is those damn plastic "rivets" that hold the
plastic panels on the doors and tailgate--well that and the plastic
panels themselves. The Citation spoiled me--it feels solid where the
Tracker feels fragile.
Still...where I'd be more careful with the car, I just throw the Tracker
at stuff. There's a place where some milling and re-paving is being done
on a main road; I was running east on a cross street and had the light
and no people in front of me almost stopping to go over the little bumps.
I downshifted, kept my speed, and ba-dump--BA-DUMP!! I think I went
airborne--everything in the back of the truck jumped a few inches.
--
Doc Smartass
Most truths are so naked that people feel sorry for them and cover them
up, at least a little bit.
--Edward R. Murrow
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| User: "Robibnikoff" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
27 Apr 2006 11:14:29 AM |
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"Doc Smartass" <gekido@astroskivviesboymail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns97B1DB9E0DF27askifyouwantit@216.77.188.18...
"Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com> wrote in
news:4b9j67F10pm5gU1@individual.net:
LOL! I had a Geo Tracker convertible for 8 years. Husband loathed
it, but I loved that little puddle jumper (or "the toy", as my dad
called it). Ran like a dream, but when they go, they GO! And I mean
go as in "fall apart completely" :)
The main thing I don't like is those damn plastic "rivets" that hold the
plastic panels on the doors and tailgate--well that and the plastic
panels themselves. The Citation spoiled me--it feels solid where the
Tracker feels fragile.
Still...where I'd be more careful with the car, I just throw the Tracker
at stuff. There's a place where some milling and re-paving is being done
on a main road; I was running east on a cross street and had the light
and no people in front of me almost stopping to go over the little bumps.
I downshifted, kept my speed, and ba-dump--BA-DUMP!! I think I went
airborne--everything in the back of the truck jumped a few inches.
LOL! And those little beasts have a bumpy ride to begin with! My husband
used to say that his fillings loosened every time he road in my Tracker :)
--
Robyn
Resident Witchypoo
Atheist ***** Extraordinaire
#1557
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| User: "Doc Smartass" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
27 Apr 2006 08:27:23 PM |
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"Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com> wrote in
news:4bc8qdF10htvdU1@individual.net:
"Doc Smartass" <gekido@astroskivviesboymail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns97B1DB9E0DF27askifyouwantit@216.77.188.18...
"Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com> wrote in
news:4b9j67F10pm5gU1@individual.net:
LOL! I had a Geo Tracker convertible for 8 years. Husband loathed
it, but I loved that little puddle jumper (or "the toy", as my dad
called it). Ran like a dream, but when they go, they GO! And I
mean go as in "fall apart completely" :)
The main thing I don't like is those damn plastic "rivets" that hold
the plastic panels on the doors and tailgate--well that and the
plastic panels themselves. The Citation spoiled me--it feels solid
where the Tracker feels fragile.
Still...where I'd be more careful with the car, I just throw the
Tracker at stuff. There's a place where some milling and re-paving is
being done on a main road; I was running east on a cross street and
had the light and no people in front of me almost stopping to go over
the little bumps. I downshifted, kept my speed, and
ba-dump--BA-DUMP!! I think I went airborne--everything in the back of
the truck jumped a few inches.
LOL! And those little beasts have a bumpy ride to begin with! My
husband used to say that his fillings loosened every time he road in
my Tracker :)
I think the harshest ride in something similar I've ever had was an M-151
"Mutt," Ford's answer to the Army's Jeep:
http://members.aol.com/muttguru/page5.html
Yes, it's an ugly-***** page.
My Company Commander came barging into my rig in the middle of the night
(I had the overnight shift) and had me come with him to fix
communications somewhere out in the woods. We got into his "command
car"--the only Mutt in the entire company. He drove. Scary experience,
since there was only a lap belt. We barrelled along wodland trails for
maybe 10 minutes, fixed the wiring problem at the site, and went back to
our site.
The passenger seat's probably still got my claw-marks embedded in the
canvas!
--
Doc Smartass
Most truths are so naked that people feel sorry for them and cover them
up, at least a little bit.
--Edward R. Murrow
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| User: "Robibnikoff" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
28 Apr 2006 10:35:37 AM |
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"Doc Smartass" <gekido@astroskivviesboymail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns97B2D01D14EF3askifyouwantit@216.77.188.18...
"Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com> wrote in
news:4bc8qdF10htvdU1@individual.net:
"Doc Smartass" <gekido@astroskivviesboymail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns97B1DB9E0DF27askifyouwantit@216.77.188.18...
"Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com> wrote in
news:4b9j67F10pm5gU1@individual.net:
LOL! I had a Geo Tracker convertible for 8 years. Husband loathed
it, but I loved that little puddle jumper (or "the toy", as my dad
called it). Ran like a dream, but when they go, they GO! And I
mean go as in "fall apart completely" :)
The main thing I don't like is those damn plastic "rivets" that hold
the plastic panels on the doors and tailgate--well that and the
plastic panels themselves. The Citation spoiled me--it feels solid
where the Tracker feels fragile.
Still...where I'd be more careful with the car, I just throw the
Tracker at stuff. There's a place where some milling and re-paving is
being done on a main road; I was running east on a cross street and
had the light and no people in front of me almost stopping to go over
the little bumps. I downshifted, kept my speed, and
ba-dump--BA-DUMP!! I think I went airborne--everything in the back of
the truck jumped a few inches.
LOL! And those little beasts have a bumpy ride to begin with! My
husband used to say that his fillings loosened every time he road in
my Tracker :)
I think the harshest ride in something similar I've ever had was an M-151
"Mutt," Ford's answer to the Army's Jeep:
http://members.aol.com/muttguru/page5.html
Yes, it's an ugly-***** page.
Damn! That's an understatement :)
My Company Commander came barging into my rig in the middle of the night
(I had the overnight shift) and had me come with him to fix
communications somewhere out in the woods. We got into his "command
car"--the only Mutt in the entire company. He drove. Scary experience,
since there was only a lap belt. We barrelled along wodland trails for
maybe 10 minutes, fixed the wiring problem at the site, and went back to
our site.
The passenger seat's probably still got my claw-marks embedded in the
canvas!
LOL - You're probably right. The Tracker's bumpy ride never bothered me.
Guess I just got used to it :)
--
Robyn
Resident Witchypoo
Atheist ***** Extraordinaire
#1557
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| User: "Doc Smartass" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
28 Apr 2006 07:30:44 PM |
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"Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com> wrote in
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"Doc Smartass" <gekido@astroskivviesboymail.com> wrote in message
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"Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com> wrote in
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"Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com> wrote in
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LOL! I had a Geo Tracker convertible for 8 years. Husband
loathed it, but I loved that little puddle jumper (or "the toy",
as my dad called it). Ran like a dream, but when they go, they
GO! And I mean go as in "fall apart completely" :)
The main thing I don't like is those damn plastic "rivets" that
hold the plastic panels on the doors and tailgate--well that and
the plastic panels themselves. The Citation spoiled me--it feels
solid where the Tracker feels fragile.
Still...where I'd be more careful with the car, I just throw the
Tracker at stuff. There's a place where some milling and re-paving
is being done on a main road; I was running east on a cross street
and had the light and no people in front of me almost stopping to
go over the little bumps. I downshifted, kept my speed, and
ba-dump--BA-DUMP!! I think I went airborne--everything in the back
of the truck jumped a few inches.
LOL! And those little beasts have a bumpy ride to begin with! My
husband used to say that his fillings loosened every time he road in
my Tracker :)
I think the harshest ride in something similar I've ever had was an
M-151 "Mutt," Ford's answer to the Army's Jeep:
http://members.aol.com/muttguru/page5.html
Yes, it's an ugly-***** page.
Damn! That's an understatement :)
I'm still seeing it 24 hours later. Bleeeeeagh.
My Company Commander came barging into my rig in the middle of the
night (I had the overnight shift) and had me come with him to fix
communications somewhere out in the woods. We got into his "command
car"--the only Mutt in the entire company. He drove. Scary
experience, since there was only a lap belt. We barrelled along
wodland trails for maybe 10 minutes, fixed the wiring problem at the
site, and went back to our site.
The passenger seat's probably still got my claw-marks embedded in the
canvas!
LOL - You're probably right. The Tracker's bumpy ride never bothered
me. Guess I just got used to it :)
I miss being able to take corners without slowing down much; I think I'll
be working sometime soon on rebuilding my old car. Can't believe it's
been 3 weeks since I drove it :/
--
Doc Smartass
Most truths are so naked that people feel sorry for them and cover them
up, at least a little bit.
--Edward R. Murrow
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
28 Apr 2006 09:35:30 PM |
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"Doc Smartass" <gekido@astroskivviesboymail.com> wrote in message
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"Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com> wrote in
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LOL - You're probably right. The Tracker's bumpy ride never bothered
me. Guess I just got used to it :)
I miss being able to take corners without slowing down much; I think I'll
be working sometime soon on rebuilding my old car. Can't believe it's
been 3 weeks since I drove it :/
What kind of car?
--
Robyn
Resident Witchypoo
Atheist ***** Extraordinaire
#1557
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| User: "Doc Smartass" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
29 Apr 2006 07:10:11 PM |
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"Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com> wrote in
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"Doc Smartass" <gekido@astroskivviesboymail.com> wrote in message
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"Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com> wrote in
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LOL - You're probably right. The Tracker's bumpy ride never
bothered me. Guess I just got used to it :)
I miss being able to take corners without slowing down much; I think
I'll be working sometime soon on rebuilding my old car. Can't believe
it's been 3 weeks since I drove it :/
What kind of car?
'83 Chevy Citation. Had it since 1996, and until this last year it's been
utterly reliable. Inanimate object or no, it's been a companion on almost
all of my fort visits, kayaking trips, and all that. AND it survived
Hurricanes Ivan and Dennis with little more than wet floorboards, leaky
roof and all.
--
Doc Smartass
Most truths are so naked that people feel sorry for them and cover them
up, at least a little bit.
--Edward R. Murrow
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| User: "towelie" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
25 Apr 2006 09:12:59 PM |
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Doc Smartass wrote:
No, not that kind of topless, ya dirty-minded sicko. Chalk it up to
that "middle-age" thingie where someone gets a convertible--though
I'm only 38, and got the thing because my beloved Citation needs too
much work for her to stay on the road (body work, mostly). I'm
considering taking that one apart for a complete
rebuild/customization.
Edsel Citation or Chevy Citation? I'm guessing the latter.
The new ride: a lightly-used Geo Tracker convertible, SCREAMING yellow
(had it 3 weeks aready and I still wonder whose car is parked in my
spot when I see it), with a 5-speed stick, crappy stereo, and some
maintenance issues that I'm getting solved. First non-white car I've
ever had, first stick-shift, but I'm used to the crappy stereo, lack
of air conditioning, and leaky roof.
I've wanted a convertible since I was a kid but I've never owned one. Maybe
someday, especially since retractable hardtop-convertibles have come back in
fashion (think: 1957-59 Ford Skyliner).
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| User: "Doc Smartass" |
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26 Apr 2006 07:21:38 PM |
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"towelie" <bugoNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in
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Doc Smartass wrote:
No, not that kind of topless, ya dirty-minded sicko. Chalk it up to
that "middle-age" thingie where someone gets a convertible--though
I'm only 38, and got the thing because my beloved Citation needs too
much work for her to stay on the road (body work, mostly). I'm
considering taking that one apart for a complete
rebuild/customization.
Edsel Citation or Chevy Citation? I'm guessing the latter.
Chevy. It's been a damn good little car; I can't quite bear to part with
it :/
The new ride: a lightly-used Geo Tracker convertible, SCREAMING
yellow (had it 3 weeks aready and I still wonder whose car is parked
in my spot when I see it), with a 5-speed stick, crappy stereo, and
some maintenance issues that I'm getting solved. First non-white car
I've ever had, first stick-shift, but I'm used to the crappy stereo,
lack of air conditioning, and leaky roof.
I've wanted a convertible since I was a kid but I've never owned one.
Maybe someday, especially since retractable hardtop-convertibles have
come back in fashion (think: 1957-59 Ford Skyliner).
*nod* The latest Motor Trend (I think) had a ton of convertible hardtops,
but I'm not in the market for a new Ferrarri or Lambourghini.
This little beastie it in incredibly good shape--aside from the top. I'll
be doing some shopping in the next few days, now that I've got the thing
stabilized (can't zip the rear window closed). I just hope it doesn't
rain much more until the new one gets here.
--
Doc Smartass
Most truths are so naked that people feel sorry for them and cover them
up, at least a little bit.
--Edward R. Murrow
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| User: "Uncle Vic" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
25 Apr 2006 10:01:28 PM |
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Doc Smartass wrote:
No, not that kind of topless, ya dirty-minded sicko. Chalk it up to that
"middle-age" thingie where someone gets a convertible--though I'm only
38, and got the thing because my beloved Citation needs too much work for
her to stay on the road (body work, mostly). I'm considering taking that
one apart for a complete rebuild/customization.
The new ride: a lightly-used Geo Tracker convertible, SCREAMING yellow
(had it 3 weeks aready and I still wonder whose car is parked in my spot
when I see it), with a 5-speed stick, crappy stereo, and some maintenance
issues that I'm getting solved. First non-white car I've ever had, first
stick-shift, but I'm used to the crappy stereo, lack of air conditioning,
and leaky roof.
I rented a Renault convertible once. I'd never experienced anything
like it back then, so I decided I'd like to see what it was like to
drive it naked. Exhilarating, to say the least. No, I went up into a
remote local mountainous area before buffing it.
Convertibles are great. Probably the best open-air driving experience
short of motorcycling. But that's a whole 'nother world.
I had a Hyundai Excel once. It was a crappy car brand new. No, it
wasn't a convertible, but it did have a crappy stereo. I laughed my *****
off when someone in Hollywood actually broke into the car and stole the
stereo.
--
Uncle Vic
aa#2011
Member, Earthquack's 666 club
Supervisor, EAC department of little adhesive-backed shiny plastic
L-shaped doo-dads to add feet to Jesus Fish department
It is safe to say that the bible contains equal amounts of fact, history
and pizza.
-Penn Jillette
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| User: "Doc Smartass" |
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| Title: Re: Topless Doc! |
26 Apr 2006 07:24:04 PM |
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Uncle Vic <address@withheld.com> wrote in
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Doc Smartass wrote:
No, not that kind of topless, ya dirty-minded sicko. Chalk it up to
that "middle-age" thingie where someone gets a convertible--though
I'm only 38, and got the thing because my beloved Citation needs too
much work for her to stay on the road (body work, mostly). I'm
considering taking that one apart for a complete
rebuild/customization.
The new ride: a lightly-used Geo Tracker convertible, SCREAMING
yellow (had it 3 weeks aready and I still wonder whose car is parked
in my spot when I see it), with a 5-speed stick, crappy stereo, and
some maintenance issues that I'm getting solved. First non-white car
I've ever had, first stick-shift, but I'm used to the crappy stereo,
lack of air conditioning, and leaky roof.
I rented a Renault convertible once. I'd never experienced anything
like it back then, so I decided I'd like to see what it was like to
drive it naked. Exhilarating, to say the least. No, I went up into a
remote local mountainous area before buffing it.
Convertibles are great. Probably the best open-air driving experience
short of motorcycling. But that's a whole 'nother world.
I had a Hyundai Excel once. It was a crappy car brand new. No, it
wasn't a convertible, but it did have a crappy stereo. I laughed my
***** off when someone in Hollywood actually broke into the car and
stole the stereo.
That reminded me of a comedian's riff:
"I've got an AMC Gremlin. I used to love cruising the roads, jamming
along to the cranked-up 8-track tape deck. Factory. Stereo. But not
anymore, man. Someone broke into my car last week and installed a
cassette deck."
--
Doc Smartass
Most truths are so naked that people feel sorry for them and cover them
up, at least a little bit.
--Edward R. Murrow
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