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JThw8 UberDork
10/15/12 11:31 a.m.

dculberson wrote: Shoot man, you should drive this to Columbus, I'll buy this, then I'll drive you to Loudon for our race, then you can take your flight back. They don't mind if you miss the first leg of a round trip flight do they?? I'm about done with the Volvo, it wouldn't start this morning. It's been averaging 25mpg, this thing should get around that right? ;-)

'fraid that isn't going to happen, but I'll be passing through Columbus with it on my way home sometime the weekend of Nov 10th, I was actually planning on making Columbus a stopping point rather than driving straight through so maybe we can meet up for a beer :)

Mental PowerDork
10/15/12 11:32 a.m.

Well that was a lively discussion and I received some nice offers, but it would appear JThw8 has successfully negotiated with his SWMBO and will be taking a lovely flight to OK to come pick her up.

That was easier than I really expected it to be. In fact the hard part was telling other folks she is sold.

I should have priced it higher.

Ms Mental and I are quite happy she is going to a proper home.

dculberson SuperDork
10/15/12 11:34 a.m.

Dannnnnng. Well, at least that keeps my focus on existing projects a little clearer.

@Thw8: Please do! I can accommodate everything from a quick stop fun meal to a night out and a couch to crash on.

mndsm PowerDork
10/15/12 11:36 a.m.

/me starts sacking pennies for when the inevitable bagged Merc wagon comes up for sale....

Cotton Dork
10/15/12 11:38 a.m.

In reply to Mental:

Damn I really wanted it, but I know someone flying in and driving it is much easier on you than delivery. Please let me know if this falls through and I will find time to fly out and get it...or ride my bike out, put a hitch on the wagon, and tow the bike home....that would be fun.

JThw8 UberDork
10/15/12 11:47 a.m.

dculberson wrote: @Thw8: Please do! I can accommodate everything from a quick stop fun meal to a night out and a couch to crash on.

Sounds good. I have an old AF buddy over in Heath too so it may be a group outing. Much will depend on what time I hit Columbus, might be very late.

mndsm wrote: /me starts sacking pennies for when the inevitable bagged Merc wagon comes up for sale....

Well right now I am considering myself the caretaker and builder of Mrs Mental's car. She has first rights to get it back if they are in a better position for it when it comes time to let it go down the road.

Cotton wrote: In reply to Mental: Damn I really wanted it, but I know someone flying in and driving it is much easier on you than delivery. Please let me know if this falls through and I will find time to fly out and get it...or ride my bike out, put a hitch on the wagon, and tow the bike home....that would be fun.

In his defense I've been pestering him and the Mrs since last year when they bought it for BABE to sell me this beast :)

Cotton Dork
10/15/12 12:03 p.m.

In reply to JThw8:

Yeah, I understand and I know you'll give it a good home. When I told my wife I was trying to buy a huge 78 wagon I think she thought I was kidding...she should know better buy now.