The ***Official*** Friday/Saturday Evening Singles' Thread (Jan. 27th and 28th)

Free Republic ^ | 1/27/06 | scott7278

[scott7278]

  Welcome to the OFFICIAL Friday/Saturday Night Singles' Thread 

January 27th and 28th, 2006

 

"We're Gonna Have a Good Time Tonight...Let's Celebrate...It's All Right!"

 

   

 

 

In store for tonight:

 

I read a fascinating article in the February 2006 issue of Popular Mechanics entitled "The Flying Luxury Hotel."  Rather than a cruise ship, it functions as a cruise craft -- but the potential for this new aircraft also extends to military and commercial freighting applications.  More information can be found here.  Let me know what you think!

 

Further thoughts:

 

Would someone please buy the St. Louis Blues to end the misery?  Please?

 

What is/are your pet peeve(s)?

 

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[rightwingintelligentsia]

LOL! I could never understand why plaid pants for men went out of style . . .

[RosieCotton]

I like a lot of the vehicles that are so ugly they're cool. All those vehicles that people hate...like I think the Aztek looks like a cockroach from outer space. And I rather like that about it.

I have a sick mind, I guess.

[scott7278]

All I care about is whether it can get me from point A to point B without any problems. LOL!

What happens when the snow is 20 feet deep or you need to bump people out of the way??? :)

[rightwingintelligentsia]

I like a lot of the vehicles that are so ugly they're cool.

Then you would have loved the Ford Pinto or the AMC Gremlin. But those were before your time.

[pcottraux]

I don't have any experience doing anything.

[scott7278]

http://www.jeep.com/autoshow/news/

Here's the Jeep Gladiator.

[carlr]

Have you looked at auto/equipment dealerships?
Many work with out of date systems that they are trying to keep going as new product comes along.

[RosieCotton]

Yeah! I saw a Gremlin the other day! Way cool...

As I said, I realize this is a sign that somethin' in my head isn't wired right. ;-)

[Ciexyz]

Jeep Gladiator bump.

[RosieCotton]

Whoa...that *is* pretty nifty. Like a Wrangler only with actual storage capacity - which has always been the Wrangler's shortcoming, IMO.

It's kinda how Jeeps were originally meant to be, no? Bet they'll sell like crazy...

[scott7278]

The last Gremlin was produced the year I was born. I don't remember ever seeing one, though -- they must have all been off the road by the time I got to the age of remembrance. LOL!

[RosieCotton]

You can fix that!

Self-study is always available. Not to mention a lot of employment centers offer training in various things.

And, though I know it isn't for everyone, the military is a great way to get experience in a LOT of things, along with being of service and getting to travel and all. Granted, it's not just another job. But I wouldn't trade my time in the service for anything.

[scott7278]

The rear looks like it could have been a first-generation Jeep. LOTS of storage space -- there was a container under the spare tire on the side, and it looked like there were storage areas behind the driver and passenger doors.

It is absolutely a sight to behold.

[RosieCotton]

Well...most don't need a full-time person to just do day-to-day support. And I don't do programming or anything along those lines.

I've looked all over the place locally. It's been rather frustrating. I guess at this point I'm taking it as a sign that I need to move on, though I feel like a bit of failure. I've even called temp agencies and told 'em I'd do pretty much anything - stuff envelopes or anything like that. No calls. I'm not sure why!

In about three weeks I'll be looking in a new area, though - could be this drought is about to end! ;-)

[carlr]

The last Gremlin was produced the year I was born

Why do people have to keep saying things like that.

You really know how to bring home the reality of advancing age.

[scott7278]

I'm really excited about the diesel engine!

[rightwingintelligentsia]

I hear you. Until I read Scott's post, I really didn't feel all that old. :-(

[RosieCotton]

Because of the gas milage, or does it add power?

I realize that's prolly a stoopid question...but be gentle! Heh...

[rightwingintelligentsia]

Hey, Cie! What's happening?

[scott7278]

Well, you get more torque with a 2.8L, 4 cylinder diesel than a 4.0L six cylinder gas engine (295 lb-ft vs. 235 lb-ft).

I imagine the fuel economy would be better, too, although I was thinking more in terms of durability.