August trip to St. Louis

[NeWave]

Oh, and note. It's gonna be extra toasty tomorrow (heat index 105F). I hope the park works out!
Votes will work when we get together...

[smark]

Newave, did you pass the dealership, hotel tonight? Saw a blue and black from the 7th floor.

[NeWave]

Originally Posted by smark

Newave, did you pass the dealership, hotel tonight? Saw a blue and black from the 7th floor.

Yep that was me! I work in a building right behind that church across the highway.

[Big Panda]

Originally Posted by smark

You could come if you wanted. The ball and chain, got you doing other things. I know you got the Honda Fit club this weekend. Right?
Who's going to take photo's we will never see???????????????

OUCH!!!!

Originally Posted by mews

well, now I feel guilty cause the reason I'm not coming to this great event is that I'm going to the royals game too! If only I had that cruise control installed, I might have felt more brave. Have a great time everyone!

Ok, you can REALLY feel guilty as we're doing Indy to St Louis and then on to KC for the Royals game WITHOUT CRUISE. Of course, when I'm done driving, I'm sure I'll wish I HAD cruise, but that's a mod for another time.....sometime BEFORE the Nationals next year!

See ya at the game??? I believe our tickets are on the first base side, under the second deck.....IN THE SHADE!

[Big Panda]

Ok, wasn't really sure where to post this, so here's where I ended, since this happened during our weekend trip from Indy to STL to KC.

Funny things people say to you? We stopped in Marceline Missouri, just off the interstate, to see Walt Disneys childhood home and grab a bite at Sonics.

One of the waitresses came out to the car and asked: "So, is that street-legal and do you drive that on the interstate?"

I said "Yes, we just came from KC and we're headed back to Indy." BUT I REALLY wanted to say "No, of course not. We were only allowed to drive it on the sidewalks from Indy to KC and back."

[Terry S]

Originally Posted by Big Panda

Ok, wasn't really sure where to post this, so here's where I ended, since this happened during our weekend trip from Indy to STL to KC.

Funny things people say to you? We stopped in Marceline Missouri, just off the interstate, to see Walt Disneys childhood home and grab a bite at Sonics.

One of the waitresses came out to the car and asked: "So, is that street-legal and do you drive that on the interstate?"

I said "Yes, we just came from KC and we're headed back to Indy." BUT I REALLY wanted to say "No, of course not. We were only allowed to drive it on the sidewalks from Indy to KC and back."

PRICELESS!!!

My motto is NEVER give a straight answer to a dumb question! Heck, half the time I don't give straight answers to legitimate questions!

That reminds me of the time in line at a drive-thru, some woman pulled up beside me, and honked her horn to get me to lower my window. "Is that a REAL car?" she asked. "No," says I. "Are you kidding? This is a toy!" She nodded sagely and then inquired, "Well, if you don't mind me asking, how much was it and where did you get it?" Warming to the task, I waved my hands expansively, saying "Not at all. It was, like $200 I think. My wife got it for me at Toys R Us," which was just a few blocks away. She brightened, said "Thanks!, I'm gonna go get me one!" and drove off in the right direction. I only wish I could have heard the exchange between her and the poor clerk or manager!

W.C. Fields said, "Never give a sucker an even break." I promise I won't!

[Big Panda]

Originally Posted by Terry S

My motto is NEVER give a straight answer to a dumb question! Heck, half the time I don't give straight answers to legitimate questions!

REALLY? I hadn't noticed.....

[Big Panda]

Oops, forgot to mention an odd sight (other than looking in the mirror) during our trip to STL/KC. We were on our way home on Tuesday afternoon on US 36 on a section that is only 2 lanes. A couple semis were in front of us travelling about 60 mph. In the oncoming lane was a HORSE AND BUGGY!

The horse did well with the first semi that went whizzing by but then came the second and he got spooked. He made a HARD right, right off the road and into a pile of dirt from all the construction. The man on the buggy did a great job of NOT turning over and he got the horse back on the road after about 100 yards.

WHEW! That was close. The LAST thing we wanted to see was a horse and buggy (with driver) being hit by a semi. I'm sooooo glad they're "ok".