thanxs Atomsplitter for the parking meters, strange my wife wasn't enthused as much as i was about them. we also went for a garage tour and beverage break over to hemi43's shop. Very nice shop he was working on some over engineered christmas tree stands with a separate vessel for watering the trees. i was impressed even powdered coated. thanxs again for the tour. i think one of those parking meters might end up in front of my wifes car in the garage.
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There are 106 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.