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Dewey
I agree that fuel prices will soar again not too far into the future. But, I am excited about an Obama administration being much more beneficial for the U.S. and the world in general. There will be some very tough times ahead, but I think that Obama's election will speed up the recovery.
Since we are on the topic of the 2010 RX, here are some more pictures...
Source: AUTOinCAR
I think I'm seeing a lot more IS than I initially thought, which is not a bad thing because I think the IS is the best looking model currently in Lexus' lineup. But then again, I am biased...
Just to wish you a speedy return to home and family....Tony
Truly, hope all is well with you.
Bad sign: The EW noted yesterday that she wanted a Porsche 911. Not just that she wants a Porsche, but specific model! Now, how did she find out that Porsche makes a 911? Was there an ad in People Magazine? On Oprah? Y'all haven't been talking to her, have you? Not good, not good at all...
Under the "It takes all kinds" file: Drving to work this morning, I spotted a VW Phaeton ahead of me. As I overtook it, I noted that all of the VW badges had been replaced by the lovely Bentley "Flying B" logo. Not a hint of VW. You can fool some of the people some of the time... The question I have: Does the owner think he bought a Bentley???!!!
Or is that a positive sign of my plan to put Porsche badges on a VW Beetle and present it to the EW as a Porsche?
And, as a New England guy, I can't believe that Gaffney dropped that perfectly thrown Cassel pass! They don't throw to him often, but when they do, he catches the ball! Why that one? Oh, well. The real season begins Sunday against the Bills... And, to add insult to injured reserve list, the Den Leader has scheduled a hike up the Blue Hills to the Observatory for the Scouts during the Pats game! Better tell the EW to dress warm... :sick:
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Regards,
Jose
My Alpine White 328i sedan was delivered to my door at 1 PM this afternoon. It kicked the VW out of the garage. Love the BMW lumbar support. Really supports the lower back. The VW has a lumbar support dial, but it doesn't do anything.
Apparently the highly affluent are not as immune to the economy as they were in prior slowdowns.
BMW CS CANCELLED
Feel better!
Next time I will request home delivery!
I got the Alpine White 328i delivered to my door just before 1 PM today. Nothing like sitting once again in a premium vehicle.
Now I have to think of what I can do to get both vehicles in the garage and what to do with my 2 golf carts (probably sell the golf carts and clean out both sides of the garage).
I already checked both "keys" or "cards", whatever you call them, to see if they both work and they do.
There is nothing like being away from a BMW for 3 months and then coming back again to that wonderful Dakota leather sport seat and its effective lumbar support.
Premium all the way. And the sound system is superb!
I heartily recommend home delivery. Tomorrow morning I will check the tire pressures.
With the successful delivery of the 328i, Dewey, I am feeling more and more like
Germanium Man! :shades:
LD, I think the EW is watching you post! No way she knows that the 911 is one of the best sports cars on the road unless she's spying! Does she want the S model as well?? Will she track the car??
If she can get you to buy that car, I'm betting she's going to dump you soon for a young billionaire!!
This is getting good!
TM, get well soon! LD might need therapy soon!
Regards,
OW
Remember, "Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets!" :sick:
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Don't you know you can't win?
You're no exception to the rule,
I'm irresistible, you fool, give in!...Give in!...Give in!
Regards,
OW
The 3 has always been my "comfort" car, Tony.
The white color is growing on me, after 4 silver cars.
You are making me laugh Tony! It has been quite a day.
Tomorrow I will measure the tire pressure and get them just right.
A new car, rum cake and a presidential election. It doesn't get much better than that!
I may stop in Tampa on my way south for some Rum Cake if you have any leftovers.
It's my first white car after 4 silver ones. I have plenty of company in my community; white is a very popular color.
On other websites, I noticed that in various BMW model color polls, white always came out near the top, which really surprised me, since many of those posters seem to be young guys. The stigma is that white is a "retirement" color. Apparently, that's changing. Good!
Some Clement Premiere Canne Premium Light Rum from French Martinique, soaking through the cake is marvelous. :surprise:
From my experience, after two pieces, it really doesn't matter what the rum was!
Thanks again for the congrats!
Who knew it would come down to the last turn on the last lap of the last race?
What a year. I'm pretty happy, because I support Hamilton, but most of the rest of the family are Ferrari followers
I liked it the way you put it,
Last race
Last lap
Last corner
I myself supported Hamilton, but I felt bad for Massa, the team informed him he's the champion, only to know he lost it
Blue team wins. Sorry red team :P
Anyway, no matter you have red or blue colored heart, this election has been Historic.
I wish the best for all of you in the USA, and extensively to all of us in the rest of the world.
Best regards,
Jose
Thanks for the sentiment, Jose. Something tells me we're going to need all the help we can get.
As we all have witness with this global economic meltdown, it all matters. You can't lve in a bubble.
Have fun in your Bimmer! I love to read your posts so keep 'em coming!
Regards,
OW
As usual, no matter who wins, the status quo will be maintained.
I'm talking about MY freedom. Ahh, yes... after 5-days, it is truly wonderful to be free from the hospital... and, thankfully, I have left there with all my parts still intact... LOL.
To the terrific people here that offered me your get-well wishes, I offer my heartfelt thanks.
(LD, no auto accident... the 135i is fine... hahaha.)
Anyway, to the cars... I will post a reply (very soon) to cyclone4's question about my perspective on the diesels and hybrids. Right now, I've got a mountain of stuff to catch up on first.
hpowders, Congrats again! (a little more fanfare this time)
TM
I've totally given up on Clearwater Beach!
Come to think of it, if they do begin taxing rum cake, they really must be pretty desperate.
You have me thinking.....I'd better do an internet search on Obama's economic plan and see what "rum cake" brings up.....hopefully, nothing! :surprise:
The key to surviving a hospital "visit" is to never fall asleep and always be alert as to what they are doing to you.
Glad you got the h..ll out of there!!!
Ditto that.
BTW, thanks for your patience on the hybrid/diesel stuff.
TM
I'll be hiding a lot of my US currency in old empty Clement Rum bottles in anticipation of "redistribution." :surprise:
I knew my wife's policy of never, ever throwing anything out of the house would someday be good for something. :shades:
I wonder if JJ's tears were due to last night's landmark historical moment, or much more likely-the realization that his victimization game and all the money he's squeezed out of it, finally can be seen as having no "cred". :lemon:
Are you enjoying it?
I was driving on the interstate today talking to the wife, not even realizing I was going over 80 mph. Felt more like 65. Sneaky little devil, that BMW 3 Series.
I have yet to find the ideal position for the driver's seat. It will come.
I was looking over at the wife and she was sitting in obvious discomfort-the seat was too close to the dash and the lumbar was hitting her lower back like someone was sticking a fork through her L3-L4 vertebrae. I pulled over, got out and fixed it all for her....
She is after all, the mother of my rum cake!
Well... fortunately "Arctic White" is used by Mercedes Benz, another legendary German marque... so even though you are guilty, you are subsequently pardoned, Germanic Man.
TM
Here in Canada having a Prime Minister who is not from the French part of Canada is considered radical.
There is no other country on earth which would allow or democratically elect a visible minority to become a national leader. NONE! Tribal, ethnic, religious, and racial characteristics is what defines a leader in places other than USA. USA has transcended all countries and is guided by far more worthier principles than any other place on this earth.
Congratulations again!
Now here is the problem: The USA will likely be facing the risk of bankrupcydue to its humungous entitlement programs-Social Security, Medicare, Medicade. What's the potential shortfall--$53 trillions which makes the current 700 billion $ financial bailout look like chickenfeed. Unless President Obama has the guts to impose major entitlement cutbacks or raise taxes substantially there will definitlely be a PROBLEM. In otherwords the status quo cannot be maintained.
http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=33574
Canada faced a debt crisis about ten years ago and with major government cuts and painful reforms that crisis was resolved( In the 1990s Wall Street Journal wrote that Canada will become a poor developing country with a Canadian Peso currency). Times have changed since then but it took a lot of belt tightening to accomplish a turnaround.
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