Chuck,
Thanks for your response. No, I didn't blame the Corvair; it was a nice
little car and my wife could drive it through snow up Pennsylvania hills
where other "Detroit Iron" refused to go. If there's any blame to go around,
it is intended for Ralph Nader who ranted against that little car. I lusted
after the 1965+ supercharged Corsa model with the John Finch (?)
modification but, at a graduate student's income, that was out of the
question.
I agree that, during and after ice storms, walking is a better alternative
to driving. The laws of physics apply to all of us, even in Texas! ;-).
As for the other comments, they probably have little to do with enjoying
owning Morgans, and I should not have bought them up.
Happy motoring!
Chuck
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From: CHarris990@aol.com [mailto:CHarris990@aol.com]
Sent: Monday January 08, 2001 11:13 AM
To: Morgans@autox.team.net; vandergraaft@aecl.ca
Subject: Seat Belts
Chuck,
In order, debate is always interesting, whether futile or not, especially
when humor is not recognized. I am happy about the outcome of your
experience in the Corvair but the Corvair was not my fault, (this being a
preemptive strike as it would seem that if Canadians are more like
Europeans,
then you may be trying to still find someone else to blame).
I am happy that you prefer a socialist solution to things, instead of having
to accept responsibility, and that you do not approve of executing serial
murderers and probably think rapist are just misunderstood. People not
wanting to be executed in Texas should not commit murder here, for if you
know the law of a place and violate those laws, then expect for those laws
to
be enforced. Texas has the same (about) population as Canada and has
developed its' view for a longer time independently. I am not sure what
this
had to do with Morgans, but it might be of assistance to you.
Where you wish to live is also neither my problem or concern. I have always
enjoyed anywhere that I have traveled and since I have never been in Canada
in winter, the times that I have been there the beauty of where you live has
always been in my mind. I am a dreadful driver in the snow and have found
for everyones safety that in time of ice storms walking is the mode of
transport that protects everyone from my driving (if you consider puting a
large 4X4 Ford Pickup from bar ditch to bar ditch driving). That having been
said, I prefer the sweet smell of the pines at my farm in East Texas and the
opportunities that have been afforded me in Dallas. And yes, the weather is
fine, the people very independent and if anyone wants to install seat belts,
there is no law stopping them.
Chuck Harris
Companion of Matilda, no airbags or roll cage either. Do have seat belts
ready in the box and the windshield wipers are in the 'fridge.
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