Random Blabber... Part 3!!!

[Cory Wolfe]

So... what's on BV's mind this time, you ask? Well...

I found out a new view in which I love about my Grand Am. I just love how it looks when you're looking at the front, not straight on, but slightly 3/4 where the mirror seems equal to end of the rear passenger window. Especially at night where the the body blacks out and the small amount of light hits the shiny innards of the lights. And with the hood up... sitting along side some road... in the cold... trying to get back home... while suffering from overheating... because I wanted to try my luck once again... since I was sick of staying home, not having a car, and to have my parent's continuously go out and leave me home even knowing how much I hate that to death............. God, what a beautiful view. Just... peachy, you know?

It has now been almost 2 months that I've gone without a car. I've been trying to sell it and my ATV almost as long. One guy was interested in my car, but he was in Florida. He was so enthusiastic about it and wanted to have it shipped there, almost like he completely misread the problems it had and was some sort of deal. Shipping it would have cost $900, I got a quote. To save him from facing the reality of the POS that it is, like I had to when I bought, I moved on from him. But my ATV is what I don't understand. It is nearly perfect, except for the worn tires. Why doesn't anybody want it? I priced it exactly what it should be worth minus the worn tires. Nobody... absolutely nobody wants it. Not even the ATV freaks at my school... WTF?

I've found a 240SX, though. It's in New Jersey. The only problem is that I am not first priority. Someone is before me. This car is perfect, in my eyes... It's black, in good condition, has a 5spd, has a sunroof, has aftermarket suspenion and audio system. It's basically $3100, but I'm willing to pay more to get it. I just have to wait and hope.... wait... and... hope... It's going to be a long week.

You want to know what the worst thing is? Hearing your parents... in bed... doing something. God, does that freak me out. They were out hitting up some bars with friends and came home drunk at 3am. Went upstairs, talked, and then I could hear it. The bed, the floor... No matter where I went, I couldn't escape it. I eventually went in my room, shut the door, turned on some music, and banged my head off of a wall.... I can't stand that. I don't know why...

Trying to lose weight sucks. I'm too lazy and too picky and too... uncontrolling of myself. I keep trying to exercise... I was actually doing not all that bad until I got an unforgiving ear ache while jogging one night. I never got one before, but damn did it hurt. Had to walk the rest... And that was the end of that. Haven't tried it again, yet. Or other exercising. Weird. Then there is dieting. I eat very unhealthily. I just can't stand the taste or texture of some foods and they happen to be the healthy ones. Even then, my parent's don't eat or buy healthy food either. Can't say much for my school, either. Ugh... I stopped eating school food anyways. But I've tried to cut down... even that has been hard. Still trying.. just need to get into a rythm (however you spell that, lol)...

I hate the cold. I'm freezing. I can't stay warm. My hands are always cold. I can't stop shivering. The only warm room in the house is mine and I'm only in it during the night. Down here on the computer is freezing. That wood furnace just isn't enough.

So... alot of vehicles have been at the current autoshows. I must say... I am impressed with GM. Moreso than I think I've ever been. I'm just disappointed at what I see for Pontiac. I realize it just got the Solstice GXP, but I can't help but feel GM is still giving Pontiac the short end of the stick. I see the Enclave, the Camaro, the GMT900s and even before these autoshows, the new Saturns. I look at Pontiac and see and a very much outdated GP with questionable styling, a usually crappy interior, with the small brightspot that is the GXP. I see a somewhat mediocre G6 with bland styling, a better interior than most Pontiacs but still not what it should be, and an outdated powertrain. I see two Chevy rebadges that aren't close to class leading and most certainly don't belong as they are. I see an outdated GTO with bland and outdated styling and a powertrain that isn't class leading, but close to it. I see the Solstice, while it is attracting more attention to Pontiac than I've ever seen, but I'm sorry guys... The interior is not where it should be and styling still feels just a bit outdated to me. I like it, but it needs improvent. So... I want to feel enthusiastic, but I can't. I just have little hope at the moment.

Retro... you guys amuse me. That's all I have to say.

[TurboRush]

Did you post your ATV for sale anywhere else but here and your school? I'd put it in the ATV trader and on some online classifieds websites...... same with the ponti....

As for the "do it like they do it on the dis-cover-y chanel", well, that's nature, maybe not at its best, but still nature. I'd buy earplugs and put your bed on some rubber shock absorbing blocks or a good walkman/discman/mp3 player with some realy good headphones.

Edited January 8, 2006 by TurboRush

[ocnblu]

Aren't you glad you've got the internet, at least?

You should get them back by moaning and screaming while you... take care of yourself. I wonder if they'd get the joke. Prolly not. Nevermind.

[z28luvr01]

That's the best advice I've ever heard, ocn.

BV, you could try eBaying your car and ATV, and specify "Local Pickup Only" for the shipping.

[Cory Wolfe]

As for putting them in other places... I don't feel like paying to sell them and I don't like Ebay. I mean, I've put them in the local trade book, put them (well my car) in my yard with signs, put them on the Craigslist, advertised them here and at many other forums. No one wants them. I can understand my GA... it's a POS, but my ATV... WTF?

And as for my parents, yes it's nature but for whatever reason it freaks me the f@#k out. I'd love to do something to freak them the f@#k out, but I'm afraid I'd have to find another place to live. I know how I'd do it, too... and am gonna... sometime, if you get the drift.

Hold the f@#k on... tonight?!?!?!? Goddammnit!!! They're... well... doing it again. Please kill me... god!!

OMG... well... Yes, I'm glad I have intenet but it's quite annoyingg with this $h!yt computer I hace. Goddamnl...

[Cory Wolfe]

Okay guys.. I need some advice. I just found a 300ZX that's the same distance away from me that the 240SX I'm considering is, just in the opposite direction; Mighigan. It is an auto, however, but... OMG... It's so tempting for $3500. It's not perfect, but neither is that 240SX. So... what do you guys think? Either way, I'll need that loan for obvious reasons.

1993 240SX - $3100(+)

-OR-

1990 300ZX - $3500

[Croc]

Weight loss blows chunks; I'm in agreement there. Right now I'm going to attempt this radical ECA stack in combination with the Subway diet and a very restrictive caloric intake and then the necessary walking to and from school. I did my drinking over winter break, and I am now done with that for awhile...by awhile I mean until I am in shape.

Only thing worse than this is that my percocet prescription runs out tomorrow...booooo to that!!

[chris]

Regarding weight loss: Just as a tip, if you haven't already, eliminate soda drinks from your diet. All the sugar and caffeine removed from your diet will help you greatly. It helped me!

[Satty]

Read the description of that 300ZX, the dude says it might have an exhaust leak, if it does thats likely going to cost.

Everyth8ing else, its only stuff, it happens, life goes on. Sex is natuiral, sex is fun, sex is best when its one-on-one. And it can cause problems, small, crying, bald problems. Not that I've had that bombshell dropped on me in the last few days.......

[Cory Wolfe]

Well, I did a while ago although I still have one every once in a while, even then it's not Diet Pepsi. I will say that my grandma got me a 24 pack of it for Christmas (gotta love her, though... haha) and I, well, drank it. But that was it for DP. I realize that I've been hungier now, though. That and DP tastes like ass now as well. So.. interesting.

Anyways, does anybody have any comments about which Nissan to go for? I mean.. I can't lose weight if I don't.. have... a uh... um.. car.

[Cory Wolfe]

Read the description of that 300ZX, the dude says it might have an exhaust leak, if it does thats likely going to cost.

Exhaust leak? My old Suzuki three-wheeler had an exhaust leak. My dad patched it. Cost? Not unless my dad starts charging me.

[Satty]

Could be pricey, depends on where it is and if anything has to be replaced.

[Croc]

Regarding weight loss: Just as a tip, if you haven't already, eliminate soda drinks from your diet.  All the sugar and caffeine removed from your diet will help you greatly.  It helped me!

The only thing I drink regularly is the diet minute maid lemonade...5 cal/serving because that's the "healthiest" they have at subway in the drinks without paying for bottled water. My question is: why caffeine? That stuff raises metabolism...???

[chris]

The only thing I drink regularly is the diet minute maid lemonade...5 cal/serving because that's the "healthiest" they have at subway in the drinks without paying for bottled water.  My question is: why caffeine?  That stuff raises metabolism...???

I've only noticed being hungrier during/after caffeine consumption than when it's not present at all. But, don't you have to do something with your ECA stack to help prevent tolerance from rendering it useless? Caffeine is physically addictive, and you definitely build a tolerance to its effects...

[Croc]

I've only noticed being hungrier during/after caffeine consumption than when it's not present at all.  But, don't you have to do something with your ECA stack to help prevent tolerance from rendering it useless?  Caffeine is physically addictive, and you definitely build a tolerance to its effects...

Yes, cycle on/off 4weeks/2weeks.

[Cory Wolfe]

Well, turns out my parent's credit rating is less than spectacular... So taking out loan seems out of the question. Perfectly peachy. Now what? I really don't feel like going another month or so until I sell my things. I really don't. I've been trapped in this hell hole for long enough and I'm getting quite sick of it. I am going to go insane...