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Sort of a cool photo. Love white Chargers, though I don't need all the bells and whistles (and costs) of the top of the line model. For me, less is more when it comes to cars. Also cool that it is staged at one of those storage lots or graveyards for airplanes found in the Desert SW. This beast in the background is obviously a KLM 747 that is basking in the desert sun.

Probably so. But it looks like she has had some practice on "The Jerry Springer Show." If you ain't wearing the pants, gents, run while you still can. If you can. (Spoken like a true Southern European reared in a patriarchal household. No apologies for that, either!)

Also, I hope everything goes well for your family, and you, based on a post you wrote a day or two ago. The first weekend of summer is only hours away.

Triangles! That's great. Right after college, I was over at a Hispanic friend's house, who was doing the community college thing, and was about to put a glass with a soft drink down on the coffee table. He said, "No, no, Robert," pointing to a set of coasters, "put a circle down."

Good morning, folks. So, I look at G&G birthdays on the home page and, what do you know, it's the birthday of member Charger4U, whose Word Association thread lives on and on. And, as far as "famous" people go, it's Marjorie Taylor Greene's birthday as well. Woohoo. Happy Taco Thursday.

Saw an immaculate last-gen (2006 or 2007) Monte Carlo tonight. Couldn't take a photo. It was an LT, based on the spoiler and the alloy wheels. Driving it was a septuagenarian, complete with a thick mane of silver hair like the guy in "The Godfather" who ended up with a racehorse's head in his bed. So he was probably the original owner. Just like with the Grand Prix of the same period, white is a great color for this car, and it makes the good lines of this coupe stand out.

Interesting point. Since the sedans followed the styling cues of these bigger wagons, Olds might have put together an attractive full-size RWD sedan (with that grille and then some). Or, as Olds used to say, "We've had one built for you," which I thought was one of their better ad slogans. Right. As long as one could get the year, engine, and color/interior trim they wanted ... more or less. Ok, now this is a little scary ...the creased rear flanks, the wood grain, the wheel covers, the body color on the door frames, and a spooky grille that Olds later cleaned up for the better. Not to mention the thirsty 455 cubic inches probably lurking under that hood. In the next 2 years, the quad rectangular lamps helped some.

Agree. This reminds me of a kid from NJ who was in the undergrad part of my grad program. I didn't know him that well but he was of smaller stature, looked like he was still in high school, and had a turned up nose and freckles and, whenever I would see him driving around in the full-size Pontiac station wagon he probably got from his parents and from which he could barely see over the dashboard, he looked more like a kid that the car didn't belong to and like he was taking it for a joy ride. Quirky times ... school. - - - - - Back to the early '90s Olds full-size wagon. It has an attractive front fascia. The rest of it can get a little bloated but I do like the glass roof treatment that Olds used to call a Vista roof. The front of the same M.Y. Buick Roadmaster looks like a sperm whale that is grinning at you. As far as the Olds front end, it looks like it could even graft on nicely onto a mid-size or full-size coupe or sedan.

My homepage told me that, today, "Thelma and Louise" turns 30! A painful movie to watch ... unless you're a feminist. But who can forget the unexpected finale ...

I think I like the equivalent Olds full-size wagon a little bit more because of its grille. I still see some of these on the road. They are doing their job for their owners ... 5.7 V8 et. al. However, I do like the interior of this one. The simple, vertical dash is nicely trimmed out and makes a good statement. The price of $ 24 K that it sold for is no surprise, given that colonnade coupes from the '70s in great condition sell for anywhere from $ 10 K to $ 20 K.

The camouflage effect makes this scary. I suppose anyone could walk out of their car and head into a fast food joint.

Interesting event in SW Florida. They make the news from time to time. A nuisance gator was chasing customers in a Wendy's parking lot! Sadly, I didn't see any footage ... just photos. Why would you even get out of your car if you saw an alligator in the parking lot? A similar sight took place in Texas. Yes, they live there, too. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/alligators-spotted-two-separate-restaurant-154200844.html

True. I can see that. So it's probably better to cut your losses. This happened in 2020 ... and it happened in 2016 via social media. You cut ties with people. I'm even seeing that I probably have to cut ties with some anti-vaccination folks I know. It's a predictable kit of parts. - - - - - On the brighter side, the EU is poised to reopen to North Americans who have been vaccinated. I have watched airfares take a big jump. Nonetheless, it will be reopening and I'm very happy about that.

Most of the people you argue with, but, at the same time, don't want dialogue, tend to be those who don't know how much they don't know. So, yes, there is no point when you look at it in hindsight.

So, I'm at Costco. For Cafe 1.50, of course - a hot dog and a soft drink. Nah. I look at other items and at their new tires. They always have new cars out front to promote their buying program. I have had various issues with new ielly bean Elantra, but the list keeps growing. If I ever need to be reminded not to consider buying one, I can just think of this cheap black plastic "trying too hard" grille. Blech.

Saw a few odd ones this last sunny Sunday. This appears to be a Cadillac STS, which was the alphabet soup replacement for the Seville. There's nothing weird about the car except that different fenders were different colors, including this one that looked like a grapefruit. - - - - - I went to the market. What the hell is this? I haven't seen one of these in a long time! After shopping, I ran into the chick who owned it. She told me it was a 1998 Ford Escort coupe with about 130,000 miles ... that she got with about half that mileage and for under $1,000. And was dependable.

And those are the other ones - the other 10% to 15%. Socialization with people and treatment of the animal are crucial. The only one that is sort of a surprise is the German Shepherd. Dog write-ups speak of them in mostly very positive terms. I think that, of the ones that can be dangerous, they are a beautiful dog. The issue with German Shepherds, they write, is that they can turn if they are being mistreated.

You read/hear the news. Both kids and adults succumb to fatal attacks from dogs. You read/listen on. And most of the time it's a pit bull, or a pit bull mix. Duh. And then people get all pissed off about making generalizations? WTF?

Also, right in that same area, along the Gulf Freeway, and in other parts of Houston, there are several dealerships with the name De Montrond. You'd think you were in Quebec and NOT in the Lone Star State.

And, from driving up and down I-45 (the Gulf Freeway) between Houston and Galveston in February, I can tell you it's still there. Except that it's a Buick-GMC dealership. The owners must have some "cojones" to not change the name. Who that has been on this C&G forum for a while isn't (somewhat) weird? This place is "Quirk Central."

^ *LOL* It's amazing how a post on getting some jeans for $ 14.99 can take on a life of its own.

I am not a big impulse buyer at all. Yesterday, I was at Costco around lunch to have my tires rotated and balanced. I've done fairly well with these so far ... 60,000 miles and more to go. I had a "Cafe' 150" dog and drink for lunch. I got samples (dark chocolate pretzels) from walking around! The "Costco lunch" will return. (Y'all get vaccinated, now.) I wandered over into the clothing. I saw these jeans by Izod for $14.99. I can always use a pair to run errands and for casual wear where labels don't matter. I picked them up and, since they stretch some, they obviously were not cotton. They also have some poly, rayon, and spandex in the mix. The lady working the area wrinkled her nose when I said, "When 87F and muggy in New Orleans?" I guess not, but they would be fine in 67F in Minneapolis. Plus, they're something to wear when you roll out of bed and run errands on the weekend. Costco clothing is one of the few places I may break my impulse purchase rule. I once bought a dark green Gerry down jacket for a kick ass price.

A little late with this one, too. Spotted on South Padre Island toward the end of February. Someone's last-gen LaCrosse with Midwest plates (a "Winter Texan!"), the Sapphire condo tower (the tallest here, yes, but the density is low compared to Miami Beach), and a beautiful day. Looking south along SPI Beach. I believe the Sapphire is the last structure way down at the end. As long as you're here when it's not crowded, and the weather is still good, South Padre Island is wonderfully relaxing.

@oldshurst442 You are preaching to the choir. *LOL* Throwing the U.S. and Canada into the same bucket (North America), Montreal is considered the 2nd best gastronomic city in North America after New York City. Considering its much lower population and density, that speaks volumes about Montreal's excellence in its culinary offereings. I dream of the place constantly - the beauty, the architecture, the culture, the food, the global mindset, and locals who have been very hospitable to me. Chalk it up to 3 years of French in high school. I fought with my dad back then because he wanted me to take Latin. I asked him if he wanted slam dunk As from me in French ... or teeth pulling Bs from me in Latin. Case closed.

Happy Mother's Day - to the mothers in your lives, whether in your immediate family, extended family, or among friends and neighbors. Or to the mothers in your memories. For some, it's easy to be a mother (from the biological sense) ... they almost lack restraint! For others, it has proven to be difficult to achieve. Regardless, being a good mother is hard work. Enjoy this day.