Terry took the day off yesterday (don't tell, Jim!) to mind the
grandchildren while their mother visited their father in the
hospital. When I got home she said, "I've got a surprise for
you!" Well she took Grandfather out and got his inspection
sticker! Here in the People's Republic, a car more than 15
years old only gets safety - no smog! But he failed none the
less because one of his high beams refused to come on. Rather
than wait days for the correct replacement (and pay big bucks)
she had them fit an equivalent new lamp. Voila! We're legal!
On a different subject...
The name "Grandfather" has just sort of gotten used without
much thought. I think it might be time to find a "real"
name for our car. I've noted that most of you seem to
prefer English-sounding proper names like Percy and 'lizabeth,
but note that just with those two examples there is already
a dichotomy: what SEX is a British car? Then there are the
more descriptive names like Rust Rocket and Tinker's Damn
(I really chuckled at that) so maybe we should be thinking
along those lines? The car's most distinguishing characteristic
is his (her?) newness: a mere 20,000 miles after 17 years!
The paint (a handsome blue) is showing a few rock dings,
but under the bonnet it looks like brand new! No oil leaks and
not much smudges.
So here you go, mates, name that MG! (No prize, but if you're
a local you can have a ride at the get together!)
- Dale
ps Here are some past named cars to get you going:
1951 Chevy 6 : Yena (actually llena con velocidad numero dos)
1960 Simca Ocean : Fleur noire (she had a beautiful Facel Vega body in black)
1964 VW : Vernunstege Tier (sp? "Intelligent Animal")
1967 Vette : The Airplane (you should have heard the start up noise on
that puppie!)
1972 MG Midget : Flame (after the color)
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