Wouldn't I Look Great in This

10 Ears and Counting...

At Saturday's Corn & Sausage Roast in downtown OC, I gave up after eating four ears. Bruce just couldn't stop -- it was so sweet and so tender. I think his final count was 11 or maybe 12 ears of corn.

I had hoped to visit cousin Tammy and family for her son's second birthday party, but until I replace my ailing vehicle, I won't be making any out of town trips.

My mechanic told me I have a leaking head gasket and he doesn't recommend putting money into fixing it since my van has 200K miles. He suggested I start car shopping. I really can't think of many things I'd like to do less than car shopping. I'm sort of hoping I'll just happen into a replacement vehicle without too much effort. I haven't been to a car lot since I was 18 and my dad went with me then. Ever since, I've just sort of happened into replacement cars. I bought my current van over the phone, after my mom went to the car lot to check it out for me. I bought my previous van from a friend of a friend and the truck before that I bought from Bruce.

On our way home from the OC mall, with our new cheap and big TV, I saw a cute little Mustang convertible sitting on the side of the road with a For Sale sign. The owner said he'd be around Monday evening if I wanted to drive it. Not practical, but it sure would be fun ;-) We got stopped by a train on our way home and I was deep in thought. Bruce asked me what I was thinking about and I realized I was trying to plan out how to get the Mustang in and out of the garage with his truck and my van in the driveway. I just couldn't figure out how to make it work. Plus, if I get the Mustang, I'll still need a winter car. Plus, Dave Ramsey wouldn't approve.

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OMG... I need to raise $200,000 immediately! I just received the email below saying our local Ford dealer has ONE Mustang Shelby GT500KR available.

Anyone who thinks it would be cool to see me in this hot car, send me your credit card number and tell me your credit limit. I may need a bit more than $200K in case there's a bidding war. The top 10 donations will earn a ride with me in this awesome car.

Thanks for your support!!!

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From: Gurley Leep Ford Lincoln Mercury
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008

**SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY**

I have ONE 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR available. If you, or anyone you know are interested, please contact me immediately. This will be an extremely RARE collectible.

This is THE BIGGEST and BADDEST Mustang...EVER.

This will be the ONLY unit available to us. This is a Limited-Production Muscle-Car. Expect to pay upwards of $200,000. If you want a piece of American History in the making, call me immediately or email me.

I can't stress enough...This is FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE.

Is there a Mustang in my future?

While picking up Bruce's truck from the repair shop (needed new starter), I saw a local church's raffle tickets for sale. Ten dollars per ticket -- first prize a Ford Mustang. Whooo Hooooo -- I'm there!

I've always liked Mustangs. An old friend had a black '65 when we were in high school. Another friend has a canary yellow '67 convertible. If all goes well, by Sunday, I'll have my own Mustang.

Or, I'd be happy with this 1961 Corvette!