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I should be in the shop, but I'd thought I'd stop back by for a last cup of coffee. Ed- yes, that was a rhetorical statement, and my way of expressing a little exasperation ! Tom- can you keep the rain up north of me a bit, because my erosion control is not done. . . The model my wife got me is by Revell, and a reissue of a great old Monogram kit of a 1/8 scale 1932 Ford roadster that can be built with fenders or without, as a highboy. It has a choice of engines now - the originally included Pontiac V8, or now also a 1948 vintage flathead Ford/Merc V8 w/ speed equipment. They've added vintage hot rod style steel wheels and caps, as well as spun alum. "Moon" discs, additional interior bits, including a Mexican blanket for a seat cover, and all new vintage, period perfect decals. It is 30" long when finished. (FYI - Revell and Monogram are the same company now, having merged a few years ago.) Dan - where in California are you? I used to live under the landing pattern for the El Toro Marine Air Station, and later under the take off pattern for the same base. Those Phantoms were so cool, and so loud. Not sure if you could spot the smoke trailing from behind them first, or hear them coming. Only thing noiser was a Harrier in a hover, and we had them, too. When the FA18s replaced the F4s it got quiet in comparison. You need to consider where Tom and I have relocated. This is a best kept secret - well not anymore. Speaking of deer, I had a magnificant buck in my back yard nibbling on the bushes the other day. Never could understand how someone could shoot Bambi. We've got all kinds of critters - not quite like Krump has - no bears - but lots of deer, possoms, raccoons, huge, very well fed rabbits, a once in awhile spotting of a coyote, and all kinds of birds - owls, robins, cardinals, blue birds, blue jays, wrens, humming birds, doves, hawks,geese, black birds, and wild turkeys. Throw in a snake once in awhile, toads, tree frogs, lizards, and even a baby snapping turtle I found the other day. Only thing missing is my teenaged son. Then my zoo would be complete ! BILL
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