skymama 37 #26 December 3, 2002 Quote And how would you know this Dave? If there's any speck of any comment that Dave can find a way to tease me relentlessly about, he will. That's the only basis for any of his so-called "jokes". He does it for his own jollies! I think he does it just so I'll come on AIM and yell at him.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkF 0 #27 December 3, 2002 Quote The tow bill and storage was more than the car was worth! That's my sort of car...Years ago I had an ancient Land Rover stolen from outside the house. The thing was almost totally rooted. It only had about 4/5 of 5/8 of bugger-all life left in it. The front diff, the transfer case and gearbox were buggered. There was NO way that the car was roadworthy. To get it back on the road was going to cost around AUD$2k, which in the early '80's was a fair bit of cash. I just took the plates off it and advertised it as a wreck for a couple of hundred bucks. Anyway after it was pinched I reported it stolen using the engine number and chassis ID as identification and expected to hear nothing more of it. Imagine my surprise when I was called at work about 6 months later by the cops to tell me that they'd found the car. BASTARDS thought I. They'd found the thing waaaaay over the other side of town. ( I was living in Melton and the car was at the Knox cop-shop. Melbourne, Oz is VERY spread out.) They told me that it was drivable and that I needed to collect it. DAMN. I hauled my arse over to Knox only to find that the car now had 12 months rego., a new gearbox and transfer case, new rear springs, rebuilt engine plus a HEAP of other work done. BONUS..Ooroo Mark F... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #28 December 3, 2002 Quote Quote And how would you know this Dave? If there's any speck of any comment that Dave can find a way to tease me relentlessly about, he will. That's the only basis for any of his so-called "jokes". He does it for his own jollies! I think he does it just so I'll come on AIM and yell at him. well, it usually takes more than a spec.... but it worked didnt it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #29 December 3, 2002 Quote Quote they actually tow it? Yep, they hauled it off. Booted it first so I couldn't move it while they were getting the tow truck there. I ran downstairs before they got it loaded and yelled at the police officer. That made me feel better. Yup... the area of downtown is pretty much reserved for outsider "touristas." Therefore, as a taxpaying local, you are frowned upon when parking your vehicle anywhere near the tourist meccas. However, you are encouraged to park in the public garages and the pay lots (sometimes being charged as much as $15 to park there). The favorite spot for cars to get booted is right in front of San Fernando Cathedral and City Hall, also by the Bexar Co. Courthouse, anywhere on Commerce, Market, Houston, Villaret, Market Square, etc. etc. When I go to downtown at night to party, I hide my car in the underground levels in Rivercenter mall (Crockett St) and stay late enough so that the pay booths are closed by the time I get back. ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #30 December 3, 2002 Quote Quote And how would you know this Dave? If there's any speck of any comment that Dave can find a way to tease me relentlessly about, he will. That's the only basis for any of his so-called "jokes". He does it for his own jollies! I think he does it just so I'll come on AIM and yell at him. I find this type of behaviour appalling. Besides, he facts are only partially correct. The springs are too worn out for off-roading. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #31 December 3, 2002 And, a another voice pops in from the peanut gallery. Between you, weid and plfxpert, you all could start an "Bash Andrea" club! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #32 December 3, 2002 Quote However, you are encouraged to park in the public garages and the pay lots (sometimes being charged as much as $15 to park there). That is outrageous! Chris, consider that cheap. Try a city in the northeast. It'll cost you a hell of a lot more than $15 to park. And Jessica, Didn't I tell you not to park in the spot with the sign that says "Reserved for CEO?" _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #33 December 3, 2002 Honestly Andrea, if we didn't like you we wouldn't pick on you. Of course the fact that you are so gullible helps!!! -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #34 December 3, 2002 HAHAHAHA! THERE *IS* JUSTICE! Great story!"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #35 December 3, 2002 Quote Quote The tow bill and storage was more than the car was worth! That's my sort of car...Years ago I had an ancient Land Rover stolen from outside the house. The thing was almost totally rooted. It only had about 4/5 of 5/8 of bugger-all life left in it. The front diff, the transfer case and gearbox were buggered. There was NO way that the car was roadworthy. To get it back on the road was going to cost around AUD$2k, which in the early '80's was a fair bit of cash. I just took the plates off it and advertised it as a wreck for a couple of hundred bucks. Anyway after it was pinched I reported it stolen using the engine number and chassis ID as identification and expected to hear nothing more of it. Imagine my surprise when I was called at work about 6 months later by the cops to tell me that they'd found the car. BASTARDS thought I. They'd found the thing waaaaay over the other side of town. ( I was living in Melton and the car was at the Knox cop-shop. Melbourne, Oz is VERY spread out.) They told me that it was drivable and that I needed to collect it. DAMN. I hauled my arse over to Knox only to find that the car now had 12 months rego., a new gearbox and transfer case, new rear springs, rebuilt engine plus a HEAP of other work done. BONUS..Ooroo Mark F... that is way too cool! gotta wonder about the intelligence of the thieves, steal the car, keep it in the same city you stole it in, then pay a bunch to overhaul it. oh well, worked out well for you!"Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #36 December 3, 2002 Quote And, a another voice pops in from the peanut gallery. Between you, weid and plfxpert, you all could start an "Bash Andrea" club! Whaaaa? Here I come to your rescue and what thanks do I get? Mr. Helpful. I guess it is the attitude that these independent skydiving women have. Out there in their tent-condos...Invading small villages for Mexican food... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #37 December 3, 2002 QuoteHonestly Andrea, if we didn't like you we wouldn't pick on you. Of course the fact that you are so gullible helps!!! I laugh when I see people use that word. Gullible isn't even in a standard dictionary. People use it anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #38 December 3, 2002 it's online at webster's. that's about as standard a dictionary as you'll find."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #39 December 3, 2002 Quote it's online at webster's. that's about as standard a dictionary as you'll find. My work here is done. Can I get a ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #40 December 3, 2002 Quote Quote it's online at webster's. that's about as standard a dictionary as you'll find. My work here is done. Can I get a ? ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #41 December 3, 2002 Quote it's online at webster's. that's about as standard a dictionary as you'll find. Does it have your picture as the illustration?(Virtual high-five to Bill) Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #42 December 3, 2002 doh!!! got me! [high five] "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #43 December 3, 2002 Quote doh!!! got me! [high five] It's all fun, bro. All fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #44 December 3, 2002 See, I didn't fall for it. I'm not that gullible! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #45 December 3, 2002 Quote See, I didn't fall for it. I'm not that gullible! However, after seeing the condo-tent, I know you are wise in the ways of tent raising. If I ever need to pitch a tent, will you help me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #46 December 3, 2002 I am glad I didn't fall for that one -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #47 December 3, 2002 Quote I am glad I didn't fall for that one Admit it...you looked, didn't ya? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #48 December 3, 2002 Honestly I didn't because that would have taken way to much energy I don't have. I am too hung over from the Benedryl to even sit up straight. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
