May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 10

[woody73]

. . . I actually learned how to drive in Chinatown in NYC . . .

Scary!

Woody

 

[cquick]

Must have been 1973

Hey WE got MARRIED in 1973!!! a Good year all 'round!

 

[cquick]

Smart Car Day!

We were up bright and early this morning to go and pick up Mrs. Fezziwig, our "orphan" Smart Car.

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WHat a cool car!!!!!!!! I love it! and it's nice to see no snow in Chicago! Connie

 

[cquick]

The "Mexican Train Game" dominoes are so much fun, but highly addicting.

Lisa, if you bring it, Mrs. Woody and I would love to play.

Woody

We will play too! I love that game!

 

[cquick]

This reminds me. I've read somewhere this week that the Jacksons have bought a house in Devon, here in the United Kingdom. Of all the places in the world, why Devon?

Devon? Maybe they bought my friend's house in Okehampton that is for sale!

 

[lillygator]

Smart Car Day!

We were up bright and early this morning to go and pick up Mrs. Fezziwig, our "orphan" Smart Car.

The people who originally ordered Mrs. Fezziwig, decided that they really wanted a Cabriolet model which is a convertible. However, they were too late as the build process had started and she was delivered.

They decided they didn't want Mrs. Fezziwig and preferred to wait for a convertible.

Oddly enough, she is nearly identical to the car I ordered, with the exception of missing 2 small options I had wanted. I was facing a 12 month wait, so I opted to "adopt" Mrs. Fezziwig.

Took much longer than I thought it would at the dealer, but we said goodbye to the 1998 Subaru Forester, and drove Mrs. Fezziwig off.

We did a bit of shopping today and I was a bit unprepared to have drawn so much attention to us with people honking at us.

At one point at an intersection, we quite literally stopped traffic.

I did not grow up with cars. My father never knew how to drive a car. As a child, in my entire family only 1 person knew how to drive a car, my aunt.

I did not learn how to drive until I was 28 and moved to Chicago for a job. The job entailed flying around the country, visiting customers and setting up their back office mini-computer systems.

When I was hired, no one ever bothered to ask me if I knew how to drive or not.

In a space of 3-weeks I got my learner's permit, took a flurry of driving lessons (I actually learned how to drive in Chinatown in NYC), got my Illinois License and bought a car.

Because I did not grow up with cars, they have never meant very much to me.

This is the first time I have ever bought the exact car I wanted. The really funny thing is, that for me, Mrs. Fezziwig, is a "sporty" car. Maybe I'm having a mid-life crisis.

Consequently, I am just not used to driving a car that draws any attention from anyone.

Here are some photos of us with Mrs. Fezziwig:


Ian & Mrs. Fezziwig

Mrs. Fezziwig is Smiling Because She Found a Home

Sukie and Mrs. Fezziwig

Mrs Fezziwig Next to a Mini Cooper

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so cute! weird to see you all in winter clothes while we are running around in swimsuits!

 

[lillygator]

well we came in to get out of the sun for a while. it is gorgeous out...breezy enough to enable you to sit in the sun without having to jump in the pool every 20 minutes!

 

[iankh]

It is a type of Whisky made from rye grain. Usually made in Canada and the US. In the US there is a law that it has to be made with content that is at least 51% rye. In Canada there is no such law. Some have been made with as little as 10%. Some popular Canadian Rye brands internationally are Canadian Club (often referred to as CC), and Crown Royal. I tend to drink Wiser's Deluxe.

Don't get it confused with Scotch Whisky. That is yet a different type of whisky. My Scottish ancestors are probably rolling over in their graves, but I'm not fussy on Scotch. I find it has a real bite that doesn't sit well with me.

Ken, you're such an old fashioned guy. I remember that my father drank both scotch and rye. When I mention rye, most people have never heard of it.



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[woody73]

We will play too! I love that game!

Great!

Woody

 

[edna mode]

John - I like your taste in musical.
Anyone have concert t-shirts? We all could wear them one night. At the pub crawl? Woody

I have a box of them from Heart to Led Zepplin! OLD.

I think you are taller by miles....

Well maybe inches!!!!!!

My first Rolling Stones concert was in the mid-70's, and I've tried to see them on every tour since. They are just exhilarating.
James Taylor is another favorite. I first saw him on the Gorilla tour ("How Sweet It Is," "Mexico"). I really like the melodies and harmonies of some of his later work ("You Are The Only One"). Earlier this year, he and Carole King had some benefit shows at the Troubadour, a tiny venue. I tried to get tickets, but missed out. I'll see JT in July.
I've seen Jackson Browne about 25 times. He's an extremely talented songwriter, and his words speak volumes. Woody

I saw the Rolling Stones in La when Prince opened for him and got boo'd off the stage. Then the promoter came out and told us he would be a big star and we should be embarassed by our behavior. It was so sad. BAD Audience!!

Jackson Browne - saw him at the Washington Monument on No Nukes Day.

After the 70's I started seeing JAZZ shows - saw George Benson and Al Jarreau a million times then toured with Carl Anderson on a bus and loved all the folks I got to meet. That reminds me there is a jazz club at Pleasure Island.

 

[edna mode]

Love the new car Ian!!!!!!

 

[woody73]

I have a box of them from Heart to Led Zepplin! OLD.

Not "old" -- they're "classic."

Woody

 

[cquick]

well we came in to get out of the sun for a while. it is gorgeous out...breezy enough to enable you to sit in the sun without having to jump in the pool every 20 minutes!

OH, MY! it's terrible here, windy, stormy, raining cats and dogs! what a difference 100 miles can make!

 

[iankh]

so cute! weird to see you all in winter clothes while we are running around in swimsuits!

We're actually wearing light clothing ... for us!



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[granmaz]

http://www.paperkitten.com/ssk/Music/Horn.wav

 

[granmaz]

We're actually wearing light clothing ... for us!



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That's what I was thinking!!!

 

[lillygator]

Ken, you're such an old fashioned guy. I remember that my father drank both scotch and rye. When I mention rye, most people have never heard of it.



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and I thought it had to do with bread?!

OH, MY! it's terrible here, windy, stormy, raining cats and dogs! what a difference 100 miles can make!

My mom is in Lakeland and she said it's terrible there too.

 

[lillygator]

well I was planning on showering and headed to Target but I think the girls are fading fast. I am going to snuggle with them on the couch and finish up Pandoras Daughter ( a book I am reading ).

 

[lillygator]

I checked the thread before our sailing and no one has received their cruise docs yet....should be soon though!

 

[edna mode]

Not "old" -- they're "classic."

Woody

Oh yes, that's what I meant.