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ParticipantO’Donnell is a joke. And I love how these unqualified idiots decide to stop giving interviews and withdraw from the media once they have had their a$$es handed to them in any kind of challenging debate. I am all for women in government, but Palin and O’Donnell are cut from the same lackluster cloth and have nothing of value to offer as leadership or even an understanding of the issues. But they look so darn cute spouting those folksy-isms and talking points!
Unions: they served a purpose once, long ago, but now they seem to have become as corrupt as the robber barons and industrialists they used to fight against. I think the goal of having a united workforce has its time and place, but it’s unfortunate that union has become synonymous with corruption, extortion and laziness. The migrant farm workers could really use some old school unionizing right now, but every one is so turned off by what unions have become that it’s an uphill battle.
Participantbear…LOVE IT!!
Participantbear…LOVE IT!!
Participantbear…LOVE IT!!
Participantbear…LOVE IT!!
Participantbear…LOVE IT!!
Participant[quote=bearishgurl]I can so totally relate, Shadowfax, except for one small caveat . . . lol. I remember the “late sixties” (and earlier) models to be equipped with a “three on the tree” or “four on the floor.” I distinctly remember when the five speed (overdrive) became available on Toyotas (about 1976). I once drove a borrowed 1976 Celica GT more than halfway across the country and having the overdrive made cruising so much fun! I myself owned manual steering-column shifts and then manual stick-shift models until I bought my first “automatic” model in the early nineties, a 1988 Toyota Camry LE! This was as awesome to drive as it was well-appointed ;=)
Perhaps your older model just feels like it has five speeds . . . is possibly ahead of its (his?) time, huh??[/quote]
My “older model” doesn’t really feel old–it’s/he’s just right for me! Older being relative, as always. In fact, I think one of his favorite cars was a Toyota Celica he had as a teenager.
Unfortunately, back in my teens, I was relegated to taking the bus. 🙁 But I do love public transportation in a town that has properly planned for it–unlike here (but getting better).
Participant[quote=bearishgurl]I can so totally relate, Shadowfax, except for one small caveat . . . lol. I remember the “late sixties” (and earlier) models to be equipped with a “three on the tree” or “four on the floor.” I distinctly remember when the five speed (overdrive) became available on Toyotas (about 1976). I once drove a borrowed 1976 Celica GT more than halfway across the country and having the overdrive made cruising so much fun! I myself owned manual steering-column shifts and then manual stick-shift models until I bought my first “automatic” model in the early nineties, a 1988 Toyota Camry LE! This was as awesome to drive as it was well-appointed ;=)
Perhaps your older model just feels like it has five speeds . . . is possibly ahead of its (his?) time, huh??[/quote]
My “older model” doesn’t really feel old–it’s/he’s just right for me! Older being relative, as always. In fact, I think one of his favorite cars was a Toyota Celica he had as a teenager.
Unfortunately, back in my teens, I was relegated to taking the bus. 🙁 But I do love public transportation in a town that has properly planned for it–unlike here (but getting better).
Participant[quote=bearishgurl]I can so totally relate, Shadowfax, except for one small caveat . . . lol. I remember the “late sixties” (and earlier) models to be equipped with a “three on the tree” or “four on the floor.” I distinctly remember when the five speed (overdrive) became available on Toyotas (about 1976). I once drove a borrowed 1976 Celica GT more than halfway across the country and having the overdrive made cruising so much fun! I myself owned manual steering-column shifts and then manual stick-shift models until I bought my first “automatic” model in the early nineties, a 1988 Toyota Camry LE! This was as awesome to drive as it was well-appointed ;=)
Perhaps your older model just feels like it has five speeds . . . is possibly ahead of its (his?) time, huh??[/quote]
My “older model” doesn’t really feel old–it’s/he’s just right for me! Older being relative, as always. In fact, I think one of his favorite cars was a Toyota Celica he had as a teenager.
Unfortunately, back in my teens, I was relegated to taking the bus. 🙁 But I do love public transportation in a town that has properly planned for it–unlike here (but getting better).
Participant[quote=bearishgurl]I can so totally relate, Shadowfax, except for one small caveat . . . lol. I remember the “late sixties” (and earlier) models to be equipped with a “three on the tree” or “four on the floor.” I distinctly remember when the five speed (overdrive) became available on Toyotas (about 1976). I once drove a borrowed 1976 Celica GT more than halfway across the country and having the overdrive made cruising so much fun! I myself owned manual steering-column shifts and then manual stick-shift models until I bought my first “automatic” model in the early nineties, a 1988 Toyota Camry LE! This was as awesome to drive as it was well-appointed ;=)
Perhaps your older model just feels like it has five speeds . . . is possibly ahead of its (his?) time, huh??[/quote]
My “older model” doesn’t really feel old–it’s/he’s just right for me! Older being relative, as always. In fact, I think one of his favorite cars was a Toyota Celica he had as a teenager.
Unfortunately, back in my teens, I was relegated to taking the bus. 🙁 But I do love public transportation in a town that has properly planned for it–unlike here (but getting better).
Participant[quote=bearishgurl]I can so totally relate, Shadowfax, except for one small caveat . . . lol. I remember the “late sixties” (and earlier) models to be equipped with a “three on the tree” or “four on the floor.” I distinctly remember when the five speed (overdrive) became available on Toyotas (about 1976). I once drove a borrowed 1976 Celica GT more than halfway across the country and having the overdrive made cruising so much fun! I myself owned manual steering-column shifts and then manual stick-shift models until I bought my first “automatic” model in the early nineties, a 1988 Toyota Camry LE! This was as awesome to drive as it was well-appointed ;=)
Perhaps your older model just feels like it has five speeds . . . is possibly ahead of its (his?) time, huh??[/quote]
My “older model” doesn’t really feel old–it’s/he’s just right for me! Older being relative, as always. In fact, I think one of his favorite cars was a Toyota Celica he had as a teenager.
Unfortunately, back in my teens, I was relegated to taking the bus. 🙁 But I do love public transportation in a town that has properly planned for it–unlike here (but getting better).
Participant[quote=Ricechex]LOL….BF is an early 1970’s model…said he is a “pinto” because of exploding rear end. Says I am a “volvo”–reliable, dependable, and just keeps ticking. Something to be said for dem older models….[/quote]
Pinto, eh? Those were all recalled a while back, I thought, for obvious safety reasons…
I dunno, the new Volvo’s are looking pretty sleek (there is even a convertible model) and I guess they have some extra power under the hood now? Anyone with real car knowledge out there that can give more detail? And I like the safety features on their SUV.
Participant[quote=Ricechex]LOL….BF is an early 1970’s model…said he is a “pinto” because of exploding rear end. Says I am a “volvo”–reliable, dependable, and just keeps ticking. Something to be said for dem older models….[/quote]
Pinto, eh? Those were all recalled a while back, I thought, for obvious safety reasons…
I dunno, the new Volvo’s are looking pretty sleek (there is even a convertible model) and I guess they have some extra power under the hood now? Anyone with real car knowledge out there that can give more detail? And I like the safety features on their SUV.
Participant[quote=Ricechex]LOL….BF is an early 1970’s model…said he is a “pinto” because of exploding rear end. Says I am a “volvo”–reliable, dependable, and just keeps ticking. Something to be said for dem older models….[/quote]
Pinto, eh? Those were all recalled a while back, I thought, for obvious safety reasons…
I dunno, the new Volvo’s are looking pretty sleek (there is even a convertible model) and I guess they have some extra power under the hood now? Anyone with real car knowledge out there that can give more detail? And I like the safety features on their SUV.
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