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  #101  
Old January 12th 05, 10:40 PM
Jay Pique
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On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 18:25:35 -0700, Bob Lee wrote:

Jay Pique wrote:

Bob Lee wrote:

Jay Pique wrote:

[..]
I'm reeeaally trying to pay $5k, plus the $400 and change. I've got
my eye on a 1984 Jeep Cherokee Grand Wagoneer.

The full-sized one? I like those, but that truck sounded pretty good to
me. Is the Jeep rusty? Hell, get the one with the biggest motor.


Yep, it's the full-size. Great condition, but waaay overpriced at
$3995. Hell, BlueBook is only like $1500 on the thing.


Make yourself happy, it's only money. You're making lots, right? I
mean, it seems like you aren't out there for the women or the skiing,
so...?


I'm in a recovery stage right now.

I_do_have a girfriend though. She's very cool, very hot, and very
much the divorced mother of 2 young girls. She owns her own
bookstore/coffeehouse, skis capably and enjoys the outdoors. She is
also, for some reason, in love with me. Which of course is a strike
against her. Who knows....

JP
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  #102  
Old January 13th 05, 04:06 AM
Jay Pique
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Bob Lee wrote:

Jay Pique wrote:

Bob Lee wrote:

Jay Pique wrote:

Bob Lee wrote:

Jay Pique wrote:
[..]
I'm reeeaally trying to pay $5k, plus the $400 and change. I've got
my eye on a 1984 Jeep Cherokee Grand Wagoneer.

The full-sized one? I like those, but that truck sounded pretty good to
me. Is the Jeep rusty? Hell, get the one with the biggest motor.

Yep, it's the full-size. Great condition, but waaay overpriced at
$3995. Hell, BlueBook is only like $1500 on the thing.

Make yourself happy, it's only money. You're making lots, right? I
mean, it seems like you aren't out there for the women or the skiing,
so...?


I'm in a recovery stage right now.

I_do_have a girfriend though. She's very cool, very hot, and very
much the divorced mother of 2 young girls.


Oh, then you better save your money - you're probably going to need it.

She owns her own bookstore/coffeehouse, ...


What kind of car?


Ack. A minivan. And even worse, she's been seen *several* times in a
Subaru Outback. She's also got this old Fiat convertible that's
pretty cool though, so I'll call it a wash.

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What's boblee drive?


Well, when I go to the Maze:
http://www.swcp.com/~rlee/teapot01.jpg


Is that some sort of Jap car or something? Looks pretty weenie.

(I'm getting used to a new 'puter so let me ask if that is file too
large for home viewing?)


No problemo.

That picture has some historical significance since it was the last time
that evil little man's vest was seen...in this world.


I can't even remember the last time the evil little man *himself* has
been seen, in this world.

JP
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Any pics of Bev floating around out there?
  #103  
Old January 13th 05, 05:24 PM
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Bob Lee wrote:

Rice-wagon, the technical term is rice-wagon. Don't give me any crap,
minivan-humper. It was fine on fifty miles of what you'd call *bad*
road out to the Doll House, and back. I was impressed with it. You'd
need a Dodge Powerwagon to do that with more style...and my ride has
better cup-holders and a ten-speaker 'sound system.'


Bad?? That's an understatement. And your rice-wagon rocked. Musically
and technically. Some better ventilation would have been nice to
control the smell though.

Hmm, good point - you certainly can't take *my* word for it that he was
there. It was so spacey back there that I don't even have any
credibility with myself.


I remember a little... Got anymore pics from back there?

-klaus

  #104  
Old January 14th 05, 12:44 AM
The Real Bev
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Bob Lee wrote:

Jay Pique wrote:

Bob Lee wrote:

Jay Pique wrote:

[...]
I_do_have a girfriend though. She's very cool, very hot, and very
much the divorced mother of 2 young girls.

Oh, then you better save your money - you're probably going to need it.

She owns her own bookstore/coffeehouse, ...

What kind of car?


Ack. A minivan. And even worse, she's been seen *several* times in a
Subaru Outback. She's also got this old Fiat convertible that's
pretty cool though, so I'll call it a wash.


Back up there, a minivan? Hmmm, I bet you look good in the right seat -
post pics. And I bet the Fiat doesn't run - am I right?

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What's boblee drive?

Well, when I go to the Maze:
http://www.swcp.com/~rlee/teapot01.jpg


Got more pix of that trip? I hunted...

Is that some sort of Jap car or something? Looks pretty weenie.


Rice-wagon, the technical term is rice-wagon. Don't give me any crap,
minivan-humper. It was fine on fifty miles of what you'd call *bad*
road out to the Doll House, and back. I was impressed with it. You'd
need a Dodge Powerwagon to do that with more style...and my ride has
better cup-holders and a ten-speaker 'sound system.'


Cup holders. Sound. Bet it even has a heater. What a wussy-boy! My
truck door filled up with water during the recent downpour and I had to
reach into the door almost up to my armpit with a stick to scrape out
the drainhole. Nice bruise to show for it, too!

(I'm getting used to a new 'puter so let me ask if that is file too
large for home viewing?)


No problemo.


Might take a minute or so on 28.8 dialup...

That picture has some historical significance since it was the last time
that evil little man's vest was seen...in this world.


I can't even remember the last time the evil little man *himself* has
been seen, in this world.


Hmm, good point - you certainly can't take *my* word for it that he was
there. It was so spacey back there that I don't even have any
credibility with myself.

**********************
Any pics of Bev floating around out there?


I think I saw one once - she had long hair.


That was when I was 35 and long straight blonde hair was the ****z.
This is more recent -- if it actually works. They really make it
difficult to share...

http://cards.webshots.com/cp-9288774...81594526jdpZZo

I'm the one in the upper left.

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Cheers, Bev
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I didn't break it! It was doing that before I broke it... er...
  #105  
Old January 14th 05, 01:07 AM
The Real Bev
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Bob Lee wrote:

klaus wrote:

Bob Lee wrote:

[...]
Hmm, good point - you certainly can't take *my* word for it that he was
there. It was so spacey back there that I don't even have any
credibility with myself.


I remember a little... Got anymore pics from back there?


Oh yeah. I've been meaning to get them together - I'll work on it this
weekend. But here's one to tide you over - remember this guy?

http://www.swcp.com/~rlee/eyes.jpg


I see the ski and the poles and the goggles. That isn't a bushy tail on
his left (our right), it's an interesting succulent that reproduces
(again, sorry pigo) by dropping tiny plantlets off each "branch" of the
main stem and I have LOTS of them.

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Cheers,
Bev
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  #106  
Old January 14th 05, 01:52 AM
The Real Bev
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Bob Lee wrote:

The Real Bev wrote:

Bob Lee wrote:

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Well, when I go to the Maze:
http://www.swcp.com/~rlee/teapot01.jpg

Got more pix of that trip? I hunted...


I'll work on it.

[...]
Rice-wagon, the technical term is rice-wagon. Don't give me any crap,
minivan-humper. It was fine on fifty miles of what you'd call *bad*
road out to the Doll House, and back. I was impressed with it. You'd
need a Dodge Powerwagon to do that with more style...and my ride has
better cup-holders and a ten-speaker 'sound system.'


Cup holders. Sound. Bet it even has a heater. What a wussy-boy! My
truck door filled up with water during the recent downpour and I had to
reach into the door almost up to my armpit with a stick to scrape out
the drainhole. Nice bruise to show for it, too!


And you *like* it. Am I right?


Yeah, sort of. I like it that people draw back in fear because I look
like I have no insurance, but having to bail the damn thing out after a
rain is a bit much. Not having to worry about dents or scratches is
nice, but a second windshield wiper would be nice too. All things
considered, the only real complaint is that it isn't a 4-door. If I
wanted a radio bad enough I'd go out and solder some wires.

I do feel a certain amount of disdain for people who throw their aprons
over their heads when confronted with a dirty air cleaner, but the idea
of having someone else who is not a significant other to deal with all
the crap so I don't have to is appealing -- moreso when something is
broken :-(

Problem is, I can't even pull the "at
my age I deserve this" or "when I was a wee lad..." on you.


No, but all things considered I think you've paid more dues than I
have. Childbirth counts, but not that much.

Jay Pique wrote:

Any pics of Bev floating around out there?

I think I saw one once - she had long hair.


That was when I was 35 and long straight blonde hair was the ****z.
This is more recent -- if it actually works. They really make it
difficult to share...


Doesn't your ISP give you some 5 or 10 megs of web directory gratis with
your account?


Probably, but after previous experiences with other ISPs I don't want my
real address released into the wild.

http://cards.webshots.com/cp-9288774...81594526jdpZZo

I'm the one in the upper left.


That didn't take long to load up...thank goodness. Think orange shorts
and...well, you know.


Wish we could crop our bodies the way we do our photos.

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Cheers,
Bev
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  #107  
Old January 15th 05, 12:50 AM
The Real Bev
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Bob Lee wrote:

The Real Bev wrote:

I do feel a certain amount of disdain for people who throw their aprons
over their heads when confronted with a dirty air cleaner, but the idea
of having someone else who is not a significant other to deal with all
the crap so I don't have to is appealing -- moreso when something is
broken :-(


I agree, and the main problem with newer vehicles has to be, IMO, the
computers everywhere. I look under the hood and I have no idea what all
those little boxes are.


Best friend's dad was a Seabee in WW2 and general mechanic for
monster-class earth-moving vehicles for various construction companies
and would have opened a vein before letting somebody else work on his
car. Friend always fixed his own car and the cars of his kids -- until
recently. When he turned 50 he figured he'd done enough of it. He may
have bought one of those things that interprets the pings, but I bet he
doesn't use it. He spent his working life doing computer-related stuff,
but now his wife has to print out email she gets for him. And they say
that WOMEN go through the change...

Remember setting your points? Putting in a carburator kit? Those were
the days. My car doesn't have manual hubs or even a lever to engage 4wd
- just cute little buttons. The center differential lock sure is a nice
feature though.


Setting the timing by rotating the distributor until it pings under
heavy acceleration and then backing off a tiny bit. I really hate the
idea that you HAVE to have somebody else work on your car because the
essential diagnostic equipment costs more than your car when it was
brand new.

Bob Lee wrote:

Problem is, I can't even pull the "at
my age I deserve this" or "when I was a wee lad..." on you.


No, but all things considered I think you've paid more dues than I
have. Childbirth counts, but not that much.


Sorry, but I give maximum credit for enduring childbirth. I'll never
ever figure out why women would go through that twice.


Drugs, if we're lucky. If not, amnesia. I watched my DIL give birth.
What a hero, she didn't even whine.

Biological
imperative or something. But the idea of my doing that....shudder.
Men are pussies in comparison.


You said it, I didn't!

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Cheers,
Bev
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that the conspiracy is working." -- Tanuki
  #108  
Old January 15th 05, 03:23 AM
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"The Real Bev" wrote in message
...
Bob Lee wrote:


Remember setting your points? Putting in a carburator kit? Those were
the days. My car doesn't have manual hubs or even a lever to engage 4wd
- just cute little buttons. The center differential lock sure is a nice
feature though.


Setting the timing by rotating the distributor until it pings under
heavy acceleration and then backing off a tiny bit. I really hate the
idea that you HAVE to have somebody else work on your car because the
essential diagnostic equipment costs more than your car when it was
brand new.


I learned a technique that involved putting a cigarette paper between the
points and then pulling on it gently to determine exactly when they opened
(from _Volkswagen for the Complete Idiot_, I think it was). I always kept a
pack of ZigZag in my auto toolbox.


  #109  
Old January 15th 05, 05:30 AM
The Real Bev
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Richard Henry wrote:

"The Real Bev" wrote:
Bob Lee wrote:

Remember setting your points? Putting in a carburator kit? Those were
the days. My car doesn't have manual hubs or even a lever to engage 4wd
- just cute little buttons. The center differential lock sure is a nice
feature though.


Setting the timing by rotating the distributor until it pings under
heavy acceleration and then backing off a tiny bit. I really hate the
idea that you HAVE to have somebody else work on your car because the
essential diagnostic equipment costs more than your car when it was
brand new.


I learned a technique that involved putting a cigarette paper between the
points and then pulling on it gently to determine exactly when they opened
(from _Volkswagen for the Complete Idiot_, I think it was). I always kept a
pack of ZigZag in my auto toolbox.


"Honest, officer, those are a repair tool and that's oregano for my
mom."

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Cheers,
Bev
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"Let them eat ****."
-- Marcel Antoinette, Marie's little-known brother
 




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