Re: [a/s] Weekend from hell

[HHamp5246@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 7/31/00 4:59:53 PM Central Daylight Time, 
don@jacksoncpa.com writes:

<<  Well I couldn't see because of the black smoke filling the truck.
 She wisely suggested that since flames were coming out of the center
 console, we should pull over.>>

She sounds like a wise woman..... but you would have figured it out. (c:

  < So much for our weekend!  But if anybody is
 wondering if a thirty-three year old fire extinquisher still works - it
 does!  Damage is estimated at only $10,000 to $12,000.  >

Gack..... what caused it? 
 
< I rented a Ford F250 with a V-10 to bring the trailer back home. <SNIP>.  
My conclusion - I  wouldn't want to drive a 3/4 ton pu on a regular basis due 
to its size and  the amount of running around I have to do on a daily 
basis............>>

I use a 3/4 ton Ford 4X4 pu with a crew cab on a daily basis... it's not so 
bad, you get used to it.  The view from up is great.

 <<and the fact I  only mostly go on weekend trips in the fifty-sixty mile 
range. >>

.....or try to anyway.......


 <However, if  my explorer is totaled I have to admit I would replace it with 
a nice 1/2  ton long bed extended cab pickup.  And if I were traveling on a 
regular  basis - bigger is better.  >

I imagine it will be totalled..... and ues, bigger is better...... (c:
 
 <On a happy note, the South Haven Police found my door and I'll pick it up  
this week!  >

LOL, see there is a silver lining.......
 
 <<And kudos to the Rose Bush Fire Department for the excellant care. >>

There's a burning bush joke in there somewhere... I need more coffee to come 
up with it though.

Seriously, I am so glad you are okay.  Look at it this way, your next trip 
has to be better..... 

What about the awning, have you been able to get just an arm for it?

Hunter