Posted July 30, 200618 yr I've just learned that I stand to inherit lots of money! It seems various relatives have died recently and left no other heirs, and I stand to get a big chunk of their millions. I've gotten emails from two different lawyers in the last two days. I think I'll use my newfound wealth to buy and restore Dayton's Arcade. And I didn't even know I had relatives in Nigeria! :roll: :lol:
July 30, 200618 yr You learn something new everyday. Just give them your bank account numbers and personal information and you should have the money in no time. ;)
July 30, 200618 yr I would offer sincere condolances, but I'm not sure that it would be appropriate...hmm...
July 31, 200618 yr I don't know if I should be happy for you or sad?!? "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 14, 200618 yr Dang! I just found out about another relative dying in Nigeria. The lawyer wants to split the $15 million with me! YeeeHA! I celebrated by going out and buying a new car: :wink: Actually, I did trade in the pickup, but not because of the Nigerian email. This is the first time I've been without a truck in forty years, and for the last thirty years I've driven trucks exclusively. I don't regret the change; I'm looking forward to traveling in comfort.
October 14, 200618 yr Trucks are great, but I'd imagine this will give you better gas mileage...though the thing I missed most about not driving a truck was sitting so much lower. If you spend any time in traffic, it can drive you nuts - can't see anything.
October 14, 200618 yr I don't regret the change; I'm looking forward to traveling in comfort. And in--um--style? Just serving up raspberries; station wagons RULE!
October 15, 200618 yr I don't think I'm losing much in the way of visibility. For the past two years, my pickup has been a Ranger, and it was overshadowed by the ubiquitous big pickups and hulking SUVs. I'd been wishing for something more comfortable and economical than the Ranger, with enough room to carry my canopy tent, folding tables, etc.. The hatchbacks that I looked at all came up wanting just a little in that respect. I saw the wagon on the dealer's lot when I took the Ranger in for service, and after doing my homework for a couple of days, I went back Friday afternoon and took a test drive. It's the first test drive I've taken in years that felt just exactly right from the first moment; it's nimble and surprisingly quick for a 2.0L four-cylinder, and although Friday was very windy, the wagon was steady even when I took it on I-69 in an elevated, open area. I ended up laying out a little more difference than I had hoped to pay, but the deal was still good so I took it home that afternoon. This one is probably a keeper, so I bought the extended warranty. Today I drove it to Bluffton and back, about 60 miles, and came home quite pleased. It's no luxury car, but it has a decent ride and the road and engine noise are at very acceptable levels.
October 15, 200618 yr although Friday was very windy, the wagon was steady even when I took it on I-69 in an elevated, open area. ...yeah, that had to be a new experience after driving a Ranger! Actually, the truck I drove for years was a Ranger as well...and when I moved to a sedan after that, I really noticed a difference. While the ranger didn't see around everything out there, it was a lot higher than the sedan... It's always great to spend that first 100 miles or so in a new car, and still dig it! Congrats!
October 15, 200618 yr Damn, I was hoping you were going to be coming into some cash. I was going to hit you up for a donation to All Aboard Ohio -- tax-deductible no less. But even if you aren't wealthy, a small donation is always appreciated... http://www.allaboardohio.org/cms/index.php Or help sponsor a specific activity -- our West Shore Corridor campaign for regional rail service... http://members.cox.net/kjprendergast/LorainFundraiserInvite.pdf http://members.cox.net/kjprendergast/LorainFundraiserRegistration.pdf Included in all registration categories for this event is a one-year membership in All Aboard Ohio! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 15, 200618 yr although Friday was very windy, the wagon was steady even when I took it on I-69 in an elevated, open area. ...yeah, that had to be a new experience after driving a Ranger! Before that, I drove an E-250 cargo van. Talk about a handful in heavy winds! Damn, I was hoping you were going to be coming into some cash. I was going to hit you up for a donation to All Aboard Ohio -- tax-deductible no less. Never fear. I've heard from three different Nigerian lawyers, so the money should start rolling in any day now. :roll: There should be enough to buy my own trainset, so when they privatize passenger service, I'll be ready. I thought I'd start out with a locomotive, a couple of sleepers, a parlor-lounge, a diner, and a business car equipped to transport my personal automobile. That's why I bought a compact car. :wink:
October 16, 200618 yr You're keeping that Raliegh, aren't you ? 'Til the day I die! Even then, I'm going to try to negotiate taking it with me. Seems appropriate; not long ago, someone said to me, "Man, you're all over hell on that thing!" :lol:
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