trinacriabob

arrogant (they can be...and think that, even if you're smart at something else, you couldn't possibly understand medicine)

A drive between Portland and Seattle yesterday netted a lot of sightings along I-5, most of them obviously going the other way (south)...that's how I got to spot them. First and foremost, a LOT of new Fusions. Unbelievable. But no Milans. A 1988-ish Coupe De Ville, burgundy, in perfect condition...meaning that their aluminum V8 (4.5 IIRC) can go the distance. Alongside me, a new silver Lincoln MKS. Beautiful. $h!, no perfect condition Cutlass Supremes or Grand LeManses from the mid-70s were spotted. Also, the LaCrosse, which now has about 6,000 miles, delivered 31.67 mpg (62 to 65 mph, on cruise) between Portland and Tacoma.

second hand smoke

wikipedia

know-it-all

No. I haven't. What did he say, more or less?

I like visuals, too. But I also like numbers/stats. Is there any longevity data on the 3500/3900 versus the previous 3100/3400? All 3500 and 3900 V6s (Chevy) feature VVT, right? Also, is there a longevity difference between these units and the 3800 V6? I didn't want to deal with this "issue," so I defaulted right back into another 3800 V6.

multiple (hey, thought you had disappeared)

regrets

earnings

game show

supersonic

I checked out the MSN web page today and got a more realistic account of the earthquake in Haiti, with its magnitude of 7.0. First, I was not aware that there was such a change in potential seismic activity from Florida (essentially nil) to a relatively nearby Caribbean island. Regardless, the amount of devastation is mind-boggling. I was sitting there thinking about how I bitch and moan about what isn't right while people out there are trying to survive in the most deplorable conditions. I plan to keep the Haitian earthquake victims in my prayers and will also make a small donation via one of the Catholic charities. I know that the Masses typically pass around another collection when disaster relief is needed. So, if, in the grand scheme of things, you are able to part with a few dollars, that's great. If not, please include the Haitians in your thoughts and prayers. I know that looking through the articles and seeing pictures of Port-au-Prince in shambles were heart-wrenching, as were the New Orleans post-Katrina pictures.

Los Angeles (in both 1965 and 1992)

runway

humid

No, the consequences would complicate things too much. If I do see a 75 or 76 Cutlass or Grand Le Mans coupe, I invariably stop the driver and ask him or her about their car...and how much they want for it! However, the last car I had a parking lot conversation over was a recently purchased Ford Fusion 4 cylinder. The woman who drove it was raving about it. But theft...nah...

Arizona (where Moltar hangs his hat)

It is generally in very good condition. I wax it twice a year (that reminds me). When you get close to it, there are some parking lot dings. Thanks, Frank. I like recording my travels with photos and really like seeing others' travel photos here when they post them.

the Nile

Cleopatra

bandanna (sp?)

Congratulations! Taking a trip to celebrate...or staying local?

I think that palm trees could be considered "reasonable" anywhere in the Central Valley, as far up as Chico or Orland. They don't look out of place in these places, which can roast in the summer and look fairly parched. On the coast, I think palm trees should start tapering off north of San Simeon. Geez, doesn't anyone have any comments on the damn Regal and its miles?

Thanks for the encouragement, Dave. I think that a "diet" of oil changes every 2,000 miles for the first 100K, and every 2,500 miles after that, has helped. Today, the place that changed my oil told me that the drained oil was fairly clean. I posted some pics of the car from a day trip this weekend on a new thread!