Ronnie

Not voting on someone just because they have jubilant volunteers? I really hope that's not the only reason why. That's like not wanting a cancer cure just because it taste like raspberry. ;-)

So, is this going to actually turn out to be a meet? Or is this just a poll?

Cats Rule! ;-)

Why? Did Chris drive his Saturn car to planet Saturn? Maybe he should have taken the trolley. :jo:

^---That's plausible. But do you think they could scratch with the rings too? :angel:

I can just imagine all of us riding the carousel together. Scary!

My first car was a Pinto, the brother to a Bobcat. Never did blow up on me though.

ColDayMan's-Organization of-Transportation-Ailments? :-D

I've actually never been to Portsmouth or Ironton believe it or not. So I would be inclined to travel there for a meet.

or just go mass transit full time ;-)

^---I think you just gave me a headache... :weird:

^---ditto. On a side note, some archaeologist is claiming to have found the Arc of the Covenant too... :roll:

and a bit more... Questions tarnish ethanol's golden glow Higher corn prices, a new look at environmental concerns are leading to criticism of the fuel. By Ben Sutherly Staff Writer Sunday, March 02, 2008 DAYTON — Not so long ago, when ethanol prices soared and prices for corn were low, some ethanol plants briefly had whopping annual returns on investment of 150 percent. These days, with corn prices much higher, those ethanol plants' annual returns on investment are more modest — 15 percent to 25 percent, said Dwayne Siekman, executive director of the Ohio Corn Growers Association. But those returns are sustainable, he said. More at: http://www.daytondailynews.com/b/content/oh/story/business/2008/03/01/ddn030208ethanolside.html

I would attend one, but would need adequate time to prepare...like maybe 2 hours in advance ;-)

Well, there are some tricks you can do if you guys are having constant o2 issues. One is to get an o2 sensor simulator. You plug it in place of your o2 sensor and it sends a false voltage reading to your computer tricking it into thinking the o2 sensor is fine. The other cheaper versions is a "mechanical" o2 simulator. This is a spark plug anti-oil fouler you can buy in the Help! section for a couple bucks. Thread it in place of the o2 sensor and then thread the o2 sensor into that. What it does is move the o2 sensor away from the exhaust stream, making it read less carbon monoxide and sends that reading to the computer. These are old tricks that car tuners use to put headers, turbo's and straight pipes on computerized controlled cars and it enables the computer to see nothing wrong and even pass emissions. Not that it's really a repair and I don't recommend it except as a temporary or last resort. But they do work ;-)

BTW, oxygen sensors are one of the sensitive sensors on your engine. If your car has not been tuned up in a while, have not changed oil in a long time (thinning oil blows by piston rings easier) or use poor gas, these can all make o2 sensors fail prematurely. Make sure you keep your car in tune ;-)

Chris, if this is a recall issue, then print out the service bulletin and take it to the dealership with you and tell them you want the recall service performed. They have to perform the service free of charge by law if it is a recall issued by the factory. If they refuse or give any hassles, ask to see the manager. If that fails, speak to an attorney regarding the Ohio Lemon Law. Usually 1 call from an attorney will straighten it right up and won't cost a dime.

Congratulations guys! :clap: I'll say this...with the amount of projects and the money being spent between the Cincinnati and Dayton urban cores over the next few years (not too mention the combined MSA in 2010), this region is going to become THEE place to live and play in the Midwest! I cannot wait to see the end result to all of this. History in the making!

I'm lovin' it! On a side note, ater looking at some of the pics above, I just can't help but shake my head, especially with the parked cars. What the...how....uhhh?? :weird:

^--- :lol: :lol: I think it's actually 1223. There's a couple in the Caresource thread somewhere ;-)

GREAT night shots! I even used one for my desktop! Hope ya don't mind ;-)

This is the event my parents will be refereeing. I will be helping out. Is anyone here on UO a cyclist and be attending this event?

Thanks for the compliment guys! But I just hacked up the original concept. This is just my idea of a "possible" revision the URD may have suggested to make QCS appear thinner as suggested in the last news article. I am in no way trying to take credit or taking anything away from the original architect's design. Any which way QCS gets finalized is more than good enough for me. :-)

^---Peerless Mill would make for a good Dayton gathering before they shut down permanently ;-)

Another one bites the dust. This one is only a couple blocks away from me :-( La Pergola Italian restaurant closes doors By Mark Fisher Staff Writer Thursday, February 28, 2008 KETTERING — La Pergola, an Italian restaurant and pizza place at 122 E. Dorothy Lane, has closed, and the business is for sale. For more info, click the link http://www.daytondailynews.com/b/content/oh/story/business/2008/02/28/ddn022808restaurantclosedweb.html