December 2, 2005
Sorry about the delay, but life has just been far too boring to make any one who reads this suffer with an update. Even now the content is going lack, but here we are.
Not much going on at work. For the month of November I collected more money than I have since April 2004, so at least I'm cool with management. Have been doing a bit of overtime and had to cancel my medical coverage until Feb '06. For the privilege of having Blue Cross I paid $55 every two weeks. For the over thousand bucks I have put into their coffers in the last 11 months alone I have not used one penny of that coverage. I never go to the doctor, I don't use medications or go to the hospital and I tend not to get sick. Fiscally I'm a bit stretched for the next month or two and the more money per check the better for now. Obviously in Feb I will get it back, but by that time any raise I get will have gone into effect and hopefully I will be making more and can re-justify getting it back.
Haven't really spoken with Tess lately. Dee was kind of ignoring me for a few days, but whatever was the problem (if any) seemingly has been put to rest as for the last couple days we have talked more and more. I'm now trying to decide if I can/should get either Dee or Tess or both a gift this Christmas. I know if I did it could be called a simply nice thing to do, but if nobody got anything from me I would feel like a heel to the other multitude of women at work. I just don't know.
One solidly interesting this that has happened recently is that I have gotten wind of two more Chargers (a '68 and a '69). The '68 is in a town called Windham about 40 minutes from me. Terry and his girlfriend saw it when they accidentally took a wrong turn. Terry said it was partially covered with a tarp and up on blocks. No "For Sale" sign, but sometimes a stop in can yield great dividends. The '68 that we got from that guy earlier this year had no markings on it either and it was just happenstance that I met that guy at a salvage yard. I may have to check on this new one. I really cannot afford them, but on the other hand, can I afford not to if the prices are good?
The '69 however is a matter of more consideration. For one, I know it is for sale and moreover if Terry isn't yanking my chain it is for sale for a really, really good price. I spoke with Terry last night on the phone and he basically gave me permission to contact the guy selling it, so tomorrow I will no doubt give him a ring and try to set something up for Saturday. If all goes well I may end up just buying the thing right then and there. Terry has never seen this car, but as it was described to him was that it was basically complete void a few minor panes of glass and a grille. The condition of the metal was not discussed and I have been told there is no engine or transmission with this either. For the price I was quoted, a few little interior pieces could pay for the buy out price of the Charger easily.
If I broker this deal, this will be my car completely. The General Lee and the white '68 are both kind co-owned with Jim and as such we have to kind of get permission from the other to do mod's and make concessions occasionally. The '70 Coronet is Jim's car. I have no say with that car and he is even refusing my attempts to help him pay for it, but if this new '69 deal goes down, this will be my car where I control it's fate and no one else has to be consulted. Of course, Jim said he would help me out just as I would help him out with the Coronet, but the ownership will never be in dispute.
I suppose the '69 is my car as I paid the bulk of the money for it and I actually won it and Jim really didn't start to accept the car for a month or so after I purchased it, but now he loves it so much I will not deny him 50% ownership of her. I have a connection with the General that I have never known was possible with an auto and if/when comes the day Jim and I part ways in life to be separate people I hate the day the General is brought up, but it's reassuring to know he will care for her like I would if I ever become incapacitated. I know it sounds like I am talking about a human child, but if you ever have something you feel connected to like I feel connected to this car, you know just how I feel.
I'll post some more when I get more info on this new '69.
Not much going on at work. For the month of November I collected more money than I have since April 2004, so at least I'm cool with management. Have been doing a bit of overtime and had to cancel my medical coverage until Feb '06. For the privilege of having Blue Cross I paid $55 every two weeks. For the over thousand bucks I have put into their coffers in the last 11 months alone I have not used one penny of that coverage. I never go to the doctor, I don't use medications or go to the hospital and I tend not to get sick. Fiscally I'm a bit stretched for the next month or two and the more money per check the better for now. Obviously in Feb I will get it back, but by that time any raise I get will have gone into effect and hopefully I will be making more and can re-justify getting it back.
Haven't really spoken with Tess lately. Dee was kind of ignoring me for a few days, but whatever was the problem (if any) seemingly has been put to rest as for the last couple days we have talked more and more. I'm now trying to decide if I can/should get either Dee or Tess or both a gift this Christmas. I know if I did it could be called a simply nice thing to do, but if nobody got anything from me I would feel like a heel to the other multitude of women at work. I just don't know.
One solidly interesting this that has happened recently is that I have gotten wind of two more Chargers (a '68 and a '69). The '68 is in a town called Windham about 40 minutes from me. Terry and his girlfriend saw it when they accidentally took a wrong turn. Terry said it was partially covered with a tarp and up on blocks. No "For Sale" sign, but sometimes a stop in can yield great dividends. The '68 that we got from that guy earlier this year had no markings on it either and it was just happenstance that I met that guy at a salvage yard. I may have to check on this new one. I really cannot afford them, but on the other hand, can I afford not to if the prices are good?
The '69 however is a matter of more consideration. For one, I know it is for sale and moreover if Terry isn't yanking my chain it is for sale for a really, really good price. I spoke with Terry last night on the phone and he basically gave me permission to contact the guy selling it, so tomorrow I will no doubt give him a ring and try to set something up for Saturday. If all goes well I may end up just buying the thing right then and there. Terry has never seen this car, but as it was described to him was that it was basically complete void a few minor panes of glass and a grille. The condition of the metal was not discussed and I have been told there is no engine or transmission with this either. For the price I was quoted, a few little interior pieces could pay for the buy out price of the Charger easily.
If I broker this deal, this will be my car completely. The General Lee and the white '68 are both kind co-owned with Jim and as such we have to kind of get permission from the other to do mod's and make concessions occasionally. The '70 Coronet is Jim's car. I have no say with that car and he is even refusing my attempts to help him pay for it, but if this new '69 deal goes down, this will be my car where I control it's fate and no one else has to be consulted. Of course, Jim said he would help me out just as I would help him out with the Coronet, but the ownership will never be in dispute.
I suppose the '69 is my car as I paid the bulk of the money for it and I actually won it and Jim really didn't start to accept the car for a month or so after I purchased it, but now he loves it so much I will not deny him 50% ownership of her. I have a connection with the General that I have never known was possible with an auto and if/when comes the day Jim and I part ways in life to be separate people I hate the day the General is brought up, but it's reassuring to know he will care for her like I would if I ever become incapacitated. I know it sounds like I am talking about a human child, but if you ever have something you feel connected to like I feel connected to this car, you know just how I feel.
I'll post some more when I get more info on this new '69.
posted by Matthew Shine at 7:17 AM
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