Well, that is gratifying, and eco-friendly too I suppose by keeping
older vehicles running. I do hope you introduced Carmen to the local
cultural norm of using seatbelts -- this was a common problem in Texas,
where apparently those of recent arrival from lands south of the border
believed that seatbelt use was wimpy, or something. Whatever the
reason, it was not their cultural norm (as was explained in various
articles following significant incidents). Usual results were multiple
injuries/fatalities whenever a driver crashed a vehicle, esp children as
there was always a passel of them rattling around in the vehicle.
--R
On 8/10/2010 8:14 PM, toms cat1 wrote:
Just thought I would share the following, a little off-topic, related to what I
do in real life, but it is inextricably connected to my life as a 'car guy'.
If you will indulge me, it is a great story.
For mercedes content... we have had about half a dozen Mercedes donated to the
program, including the 230 Euro (gas) that was recently commented on here. And
a 1984 300D bought from us by a guy in upstate NY whose brother owns a
MacDonald's franchise, and was planning on doing the conversion and then having
free fuel for the rest of his life! True story! :) Also a 1964 Tbird, and
hundreds more (3-400 donated cars total so far). It is loads of fun for the
kids in the program. And I don't half mind it either, btw. :)
http://www.theday.com/article/20100809/NWS01/308099931/1070
http://www.theday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010308109930
These stories appeared on consecutive days in the local paper.... the first was
a banner headline at the top of Page 1.
Tom Schuch
SE Connecticut
1975 W115 300D
and all those BMWs
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