2000-11-30

10:16 am

brave man

A friend and I have decided to throw a Christmas party. We're in the beginning stages of the planning but it will prove to be the party of the year if it all goes off without a hitch.

We've decided to invite all the kids who have problems with each other. All the kids who, to us, have been that "friend of a friend". Everyone is welcome and everyone must put aside their differences for one evening, in the spirit of the holidays. We've decided to go all out and make it a formal party but I'm not sure how many kids would be willing to do that. We're thinking of renting the hall in my apartment complex (which has been decorated accordingly and has a full wet bar, as well as being in a wonderful location). I live in what is somewhat the center of town and even for the kids who live a bit further, I'm just close enough for them. I'll be updating accordingly as the plans unfold. Time is running short.

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My father bought a new car. He collects old Chevys between 1955 and 1957 and last night, he arrived at his home (i was there waiting for him to celebrate his birthday) with a brand new black 2-door hardtop '57 Chevy BelAir. After battling with the DMV for 6 hours about the inspection, he was exhausted but having a wonderful 57th birthday. See, it appears the motor was stolen from a 1974 Impala back in 1989 in a small town in Indiana. Records show that the car was recovered the same day but there is no record of the motor being returned as well. Therefore, my father had to explain to this man that 11 years ago, he was nowhere near Indiana and he had just purchased the car from the previous owner (3rd owner, at that) who lives in Tupelo, Mississippi. The inspector also accused my father of stealing the frame to the car because the VIN# did not match the number on the title, the body's # did not match the frame, and many other unmatched codes. What this moron didn't realize was that when you restore a car, parts come from all over. Back in 1957 when these cars were manufactured, it was not mandatory for the frame to match the body but somehow, this man was not pleased... So in order for my father to avoid punching him in the nuts, he just smiled and said "do what you will..."

had it been me, i would have settled for punching him in the nuts.

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