Dumpster 0 #1 January 25, 2003 My wife has been lusting- For a new car. Her 96 Monte Carlo had 153,000 hard miles on it. So I took her out last Saturday and we got her the object of her obbsession - A 2002 Trailblazer. A year old, but she's happy just the same. I beat the hell out of the salesman, and got 6,400 for her Monte, and got the warrenty extended to 100,000 miles. I am happy with the payment. So now she has her gas-guzzling SUV. And I have - a payment. We also re-financed our house, got the rate lowered a full point, and now my truck, my Harley, and my rig are paid off. I think that's worth a case of beer! But man- after all this, I feel a bit like a consumer whore! It's great being an American! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 January 25, 2003 well then CHEERS to the whore!P.S. got 4,000 I can have? lol My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 January 25, 2003 Don't worry man, its basically a large car, not a SUV, its a unibody, not something with a frame and body. Just tell yourself that.Congrats, enjoy the Chevy goodness. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unutsch 0 #4 January 25, 2003 Quote and now my truck, my Harley, and my rig are paid off. I think that's worth a case of beer! congrats man!!!! only a case of beer??? sir, that's definetely a fashion no no Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #5 January 25, 2003 Quote Don't worry man, its basically a large car, not a SUV, its a unibody, not something with a frame and body. Just tell yourself that.Congrats, enjoy the Chevy goodness. I beg to differ there Dave. After hauling news cars and trucks for years, this is the reason I like the newer Chevy SUVs. They are a frame on vehicle. Solid and tough still. Contrast this with the evolution of the Explorer. It's still a frame on vehicle, but the frame has gotten much thinner. Its new spinoff, the Escape though, is unibody. I couldn't believe it when I went to chain one down. WEAK! Almost as weak as the Tracker, but not quite.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #6 January 25, 2003 Yep it does have a full frame- (One of the things I liked aobut it-) Also the 4.2l V-6, good power, and a classIII hitch receiver, for towing things like THE HARLEY! We tried the Escape, I wasn't too thrilled, and besides, Sharon had her heart set on the Chevy. Now hopefully i don't get too much grief about going to the DZ. (Like I did today!) And it does feel good to have my stuff paid off! Woo Hoo! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #7 January 26, 2003 Congrats on getting her, her play toy. It was great seeing you at the DZ today. Sorry I wasn't able to jump with you. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #8 January 26, 2003 He jumped? Damn, it was nothing but clouds up here today. Was it the monthly meat load for him? It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #9 January 26, 2003 Yes I did! Just a couple hop-n-pops, but it felt damn good to be in the air. Even as cold as it was. Got a pair of neoprene gloves- They're perfect for winter jumping. Meat load? Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #10 January 26, 2003 She's loves her play toy, and it's cheaper than a divorce! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #11 January 26, 2003 QuoteYes I did! Just a couple hop-n-pops, but it felt damn good to be in the air. Even as cold as it was. Got a pair of neoprene gloves- They're perfect for winter jumping. Meat load? WalMart, $9.95. Bought doring Mullins Halloween Boogie, 2001. Best purchase I ever made, in terms of winter jumping! Meat load? Maybe I got the wrong guy....One jumps there, and does a nude jump every month? Was that you, or Plummet, or something like that.....?It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 January 26, 2003 See I could have sworn that it was a unibody type design. Not with a true frame and such as like my 1/2 ton Z-71...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #13 January 26, 2003 Quote Meat load? Maybe I got the wrong guy....One jumps there, and does a nude jump every month? Was that you, or Plummet, or something like that.....? That's Plummet you're thinking of. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #14 January 26, 2003 That's what I thought but I wasn't sure- Yes - the monthly meat was flown, But I won't mention any names- Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #15 January 26, 2003 As I told Plummet in chat, look for me down there starting this spring. I'll be jumping up here too, but when I want to crank out some serious jumps in a weekend, I'll be on my way!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #16 January 26, 2003 You'll be able to do that. The Otter should be here around the first of April. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #17 January 26, 2003 QuoteYou'll be able to do that. The Otter should be here around the first of April. Sounds good to me. I'm a fast packer, and I've got 2 rigs for back to back loads. I'm sure I can get myself nice and tired out on a Saturday down there!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
