There are some sure signs of winter; the obvious come to mind like no leaves on the trees, it is cold outside, it may snow, the daylight hours are shorter, and my heating bill is on the rise.
However, these indicators pale in comparison to the real sign of winter that is the SUVs strewn on the road in a ditch or turned over completely. You see contrary to popular opinion or ignorance, a four-wheel drive four-ton behemoth does not stop in a shorter distance on a snow-covered road, you do not have more control as you merrily maintain the full speed limit regardless of road conditions. Four-wheel drive may help you slug over some deep snow better than a regular vehicle, but that is about it. Other than that a SUV is a large, heavy vehicle that needs to be driven not ridden. :driving:
What triggered this astute observation? Well on New Year’s Eve, I drove 300 miles in snow and was frequently amazed at the freewheeling SUVs constantly passing me as if I were the bad driver. I was also occasionally brought to my senses by the sight of one of them barreling down on me from behind with no hope of stopping short of my dashboard should it become necessary for me to try and stop.
Think of it a curling, the heaver the stone and the faster it goes, the farther it slides. :rolleyes: So, if you see me on the road in my stodgy Volvo sedan, and you are in your manly SUV, pity me if you will, but please keep a wide berth.
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I almost fainted at my electric bill that came today, up 78% from last year.
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chonsigirl;1099445 wrote: I almost fainted at my electric bill that came today, up 78% from last year.
I guess you have yet to see the benefits of global warming.
I guess you have yet to see the benefits of global warming.
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In the summer I do not care if the air is on or not, but the house needs heated for us transplants from LA and an in valid. I do not understand electric bills rising 78% in Maryland, while oil prices have dropped and gas prices also. 
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chonsigirl;1099452 wrote: In the summer I do not care if the air is on or not, but the house needs heated for us transplants from LA and an in valid. I do not understand electric bills rising 78% in Maryland, while oil prices have dropped and gas prices also.
I am sure there is more to it than just a rate increase. I worked for a utility for a very long time and many have had their rates frozen for years and then when there is a large increase in rates to catch up, people get excited. We had rates frozen for nearly ten years and then had a 10% increase and people were outraged...short memories.
I am sure there is more to it than just a rate increase. I worked for a utility for a very long time and many have had their rates frozen for years and then when there is a large increase in rates to catch up, people get excited. We had rates frozen for nearly ten years and then had a 10% increase and people were outraged...short memories.
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In Maryland the rates rose 78% in one year-first 72%, than an annual extra 6=8%. That is almost double, and they just sold the company to the French for alot of moola.
In times when people cannot pay mortgages, I thought I was fortunate to pay $458 dollars for the month, my neighbor is paying $750+! It was not a small 10% increase or anything close to it................
In times when people cannot pay mortgages, I thought I was fortunate to pay $458 dollars for the month, my neighbor is paying $750+! It was not a small 10% increase or anything close to it................
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chonsigirl;1099462 wrote: In Maryland the rates rose 78% in one year-first 72%, than an annual extra 6=8%. That is almost double, and they just sold the company to the French for alot of moola.
In times when people cannot pay mortgages, I thought I was fortunate to pay $458 dollars for the month, my neighbor is paying $750+! It was not a small 10% increase or anything close to it................
No state regulator would allow a 78% increase in one year, there has to be more to it. My electric and gas bill in the winter is over $550 a month and I am just north of Maryland. If you are paying $458 after a 78% increase, something is really wrong.
In times when people cannot pay mortgages, I thought I was fortunate to pay $458 dollars for the month, my neighbor is paying $750+! It was not a small 10% increase or anything close to it................
No state regulator would allow a 78% increase in one year, there has to be more to it. My electric and gas bill in the winter is over $550 a month and I am just north of Maryland. If you are paying $458 after a 78% increase, something is really wrong.
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chonsigirl;1099462 wrote: In Maryland the rates rose 78% in one year-first 72%, than an annual extra 6=8%. That is almost double, and they just sold the company to the French for alot of moola.
In times when people cannot pay mortgages, I thought I was fortunate to pay $458 dollars for the month, my neighbor is paying $750+! It was not a small 10% increase or anything close to it................
I knew there was more too it, see Maryland had it rates capped and were below market to begin with.
Fri May 25, 2007 1:54PM EDT
NEW YORK, May 25 (Reuters) - Utility regulators in Maryland this week approved of Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.'s plan to transition customers to market based generation rates, expected to be about 50 percent over the current capped rates.
In a release, BGE, a subsidiary of Constellation Energy Group Inc. (CEG.N: Quote, Profile, Research and the biggest utility in Maryland, said customers have two options to ease the transition.
They can do nothing and start paying market rates on June 1 or sign up to transition to market rates in three steps.
Customers choosing the three steps will pay about 18 percent below market from June-September, about 8 percent below market from October-December and market rates beginning Jan. 1, 2008. In addition, from April 1, 2008-Dec. 31, 2009, these customers will repay the deferred amounts.
Despite the estimated 50 percent increase in generation rates, BGE said in the release customers would continue to pay lower rates for power than other major metropolitan areas in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Officials were not immediately available to say how much customers would pay per kilowatt-hour under the transition plan.
The average residential customer in Maryland paid 9.42 cents/kWh year-to-date in February versus 8.08 in 2006, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
This rate is below the regional South Atlantic average of 9.23 cents in 2007 and 9.09 cents in 2006. The U.S. average in 2007 was 9.96 cents versus 9.68 cents in 2006.
BGE said the Maryland Public Service Commission's latest decision was in accordance with Senate Bill 1, which the legislature passed during a special session in 2006.
The transition to market rates for BGE customers began last July with the end of a 13-year period of declining and capped rates. During that time, power prices have increased as fuel costs, especially natural gas, have soared.
e what it says here. Maryland had its rates capped and people were paying below the market for their electricity.
In times when people cannot pay mortgages, I thought I was fortunate to pay $458 dollars for the month, my neighbor is paying $750+! It was not a small 10% increase or anything close to it................
I knew there was more too it, see Maryland had it rates capped and were below market to begin with.
Fri May 25, 2007 1:54PM EDT
NEW YORK, May 25 (Reuters) - Utility regulators in Maryland this week approved of Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.'s plan to transition customers to market based generation rates, expected to be about 50 percent over the current capped rates.
In a release, BGE, a subsidiary of Constellation Energy Group Inc. (CEG.N: Quote, Profile, Research and the biggest utility in Maryland, said customers have two options to ease the transition.
They can do nothing and start paying market rates on June 1 or sign up to transition to market rates in three steps.
Customers choosing the three steps will pay about 18 percent below market from June-September, about 8 percent below market from October-December and market rates beginning Jan. 1, 2008. In addition, from April 1, 2008-Dec. 31, 2009, these customers will repay the deferred amounts.
Despite the estimated 50 percent increase in generation rates, BGE said in the release customers would continue to pay lower rates for power than other major metropolitan areas in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Officials were not immediately available to say how much customers would pay per kilowatt-hour under the transition plan.
The average residential customer in Maryland paid 9.42 cents/kWh year-to-date in February versus 8.08 in 2006, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
This rate is below the regional South Atlantic average of 9.23 cents in 2007 and 9.09 cents in 2006. The U.S. average in 2007 was 9.96 cents versus 9.68 cents in 2006.
BGE said the Maryland Public Service Commission's latest decision was in accordance with Senate Bill 1, which the legislature passed during a special session in 2006.
The transition to market rates for BGE customers began last July with the end of a 13-year period of declining and capped rates. During that time, power prices have increased as fuel costs, especially natural gas, have soared.
e what it says here. Maryland had its rates capped and people were paying below the market for their electricity.
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Many drivers just don't realize that weather and road conditions will effect their drive. It always amazes me, Uncle Quinn, how much drivers are in a hurry to get where they going. If they would slow their a$$'s down, they would be safer and also save gas. Duh!
This is ofcourse true for all seasons.
This is ofcourse true for all seasons.
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QUINNSCOMMENTARY;1099441 wrote: There are some sure signs of winter; the obvious come to mind like no leaves on the trees, it is cold outside, it may snow, the daylight hours are shorter, and my heating bill is on the rise.
However, these indicators pale in comparison to the real sign of winter that is the SUVs strewn on the road in a ditch or turned over completely. You see contrary to popular opinion or ignorance, a four-wheel drive four-ton behemoth does not stop in a shorter distance on a snow-covered road, you do not have more control as you merrily maintain the full speed limit regardless of road conditions. Four-wheel drive may help you slug over some deep snow better than a regular vehicle, but that is about it. Other than that a SUV is a large, heavy vehicle that needs to be driven not ridden. :driving:
What triggered this astute observation? Well on New Year’s Eve, I drove 300 miles in snow and was frequently amazed at the freewheeling SUVs constantly passing me as if I were the bad driver. I was also occasionally brought to my senses by the sight of one of them barreling down on me from behind with no hope of stopping short of my dashboard should it become necessary for me to try and stop.
Think of it a curling, the heaver the stone and the faster it goes, the farther it slides. :rolleyes: So, if you see me on the road in my stodgy Volvo sedan, and you are in your manly SUV, pity me if you will, but please keep a wide berth.
I hate SUV'S, people think they can go through anything, dah, they can't!
Believe it or not, my 2001 Neon gets through tons of snow and never had a problem driving it in heavy snow!
People here must learn to drive in the snow, it's Canada ffs!
However, these indicators pale in comparison to the real sign of winter that is the SUVs strewn on the road in a ditch or turned over completely. You see contrary to popular opinion or ignorance, a four-wheel drive four-ton behemoth does not stop in a shorter distance on a snow-covered road, you do not have more control as you merrily maintain the full speed limit regardless of road conditions. Four-wheel drive may help you slug over some deep snow better than a regular vehicle, but that is about it. Other than that a SUV is a large, heavy vehicle that needs to be driven not ridden. :driving:
What triggered this astute observation? Well on New Year’s Eve, I drove 300 miles in snow and was frequently amazed at the freewheeling SUVs constantly passing me as if I were the bad driver. I was also occasionally brought to my senses by the sight of one of them barreling down on me from behind with no hope of stopping short of my dashboard should it become necessary for me to try and stop.
Think of it a curling, the heaver the stone and the faster it goes, the farther it slides. :rolleyes: So, if you see me on the road in my stodgy Volvo sedan, and you are in your manly SUV, pity me if you will, but please keep a wide berth.
I hate SUV'S, people think they can go through anything, dah, they can't!
Believe it or not, my 2001 Neon gets through tons of snow and never had a problem driving it in heavy snow!
People here must learn to drive in the snow, it's Canada ffs!
Life is just to short for drama.
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QUINNSCOMMENTARY;1099479 wrote: I knew there was more too it, see Maryland had it rates capped and were below market to begin with.
Fri May 25, 2007 1:54PM EDT
NEW YORK, May 25 (Reuters) - Utility regulators in Maryland this week approved of Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.'s plan to transition customers to market based generation rates, expected to be about 50 percent over the current capped rates.
In a release, BGE, a subsidiary of Constellation Energy Group Inc. (CEG.N: Quote, Profile, Research and the biggest utility in Maryland, said customers have two options to ease the transition.
They can do nothing and start paying market rates on June 1 or sign up to transition to market rates in three steps.
Customers choosing the three steps will pay about 18 percent below market from June-September, about 8 percent below market from October-December and market rates beginning Jan. 1, 2008. In addition, from April 1, 2008-Dec. 31, 2009, these customers will repay the deferred amounts.
Despite the estimated 50 percent increase in generation rates, BGE said in the release customers would continue to pay lower rates for power than other major metropolitan areas in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Officials were not immediately available to say how much customers would pay per kilowatt-hour under the transition plan.
The average residential customer in Maryland paid 9.42 cents/kWh year-to-date in February versus 8.08 in 2006, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
This rate is below the regional South Atlantic average of 9.23 cents in 2007 and 9.09 cents in 2006. The U.S. average in 2007 was 9.96 cents versus 9.68 cents in 2006.
BGE said the Maryland Public Service Commission's latest decision was in accordance with Senate Bill 1, which the legislature passed during a special session in 2006.
The transition to market rates for BGE customers began last July with the end of a 13-year period of declining and capped rates. During that time, power prices have increased as fuel costs, especially natural gas, have soared.
e what it says here. Maryland had its rates capped and people were paying below the market for their electricity.
78% is not an expected 50%. It is an outrageous rate increase.
Fri May 25, 2007 1:54PM EDT
NEW YORK, May 25 (Reuters) - Utility regulators in Maryland this week approved of Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.'s plan to transition customers to market based generation rates, expected to be about 50 percent over the current capped rates.
In a release, BGE, a subsidiary of Constellation Energy Group Inc. (CEG.N: Quote, Profile, Research and the biggest utility in Maryland, said customers have two options to ease the transition.
They can do nothing and start paying market rates on June 1 or sign up to transition to market rates in three steps.
Customers choosing the three steps will pay about 18 percent below market from June-September, about 8 percent below market from October-December and market rates beginning Jan. 1, 2008. In addition, from April 1, 2008-Dec. 31, 2009, these customers will repay the deferred amounts.
Despite the estimated 50 percent increase in generation rates, BGE said in the release customers would continue to pay lower rates for power than other major metropolitan areas in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Officials were not immediately available to say how much customers would pay per kilowatt-hour under the transition plan.
The average residential customer in Maryland paid 9.42 cents/kWh year-to-date in February versus 8.08 in 2006, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
This rate is below the regional South Atlantic average of 9.23 cents in 2007 and 9.09 cents in 2006. The U.S. average in 2007 was 9.96 cents versus 9.68 cents in 2006.
BGE said the Maryland Public Service Commission's latest decision was in accordance with Senate Bill 1, which the legislature passed during a special session in 2006.
The transition to market rates for BGE customers began last July with the end of a 13-year period of declining and capped rates. During that time, power prices have increased as fuel costs, especially natural gas, have soared.
e what it says here. Maryland had its rates capped and people were paying below the market for their electricity.
78% is not an expected 50%. It is an outrageous rate increase.
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When Cajun country has snow. A whole 3".:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl now that is really winter. That was a week before Christmas But today it was 75. OH WELL. Christmas day was 70. But it was Chilly NYE. In the 40's at night. But my spring bulbs are coming up. That is normal for here;)
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southern yankee;1099641 wrote: When Cajun country has snow. A whole 3".:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl now that is really winter. That was a week before Christmas But today it was 75. OH WELL. Christmas day was 70. But it was Chilly NYE. In the 40's at night. But my spring bulbs are coming up. That is normal for here;)
it was -4F here this week!:-5:-5
it was -4F here this week!:-5:-5
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odie;1099659 wrote: it was -4f here this week!:-5:-5 brrrrrrrrr
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QUINNSCOMMENTARY;1099441 wrote: There are some sure signs of winter; the obvious come to mind like no leaves on the trees, it is cold outside, it may snow, the daylight hours are shorter, and my heating bill is on the rise.
However, these indicators pale in comparison to the real sign of winter that is the SUVs strewn on the road in a ditch or turned over completely. You see contrary to popular opinion or ignorance, a four-wheel drive four-ton behemoth does not stop in a shorter distance on a snow-covered road, you do not have more control as you merrily maintain the full speed limit regardless of road conditions. Four-wheel drive may help you slug over some deep snow better than a regular vehicle, but that is about it. Other than that a SUV is a large, heavy vehicle that needs to be driven not ridden. :driving:
What triggered this astute observation? Well on New Year’s Eve, I drove 300 miles in snow and was frequently amazed at the freewheeling SUVs constantly passing me as if I were the bad driver. I was also occasionally brought to my senses by the sight of one of them barreling down on me from behind with no hope of stopping short of my dashboard should it become necessary for me to try and stop.
Think of it a curling, the heaver the stone and the faster it goes, the farther it slides. :rolleyes: So, if you see me on the road in my stodgy Volvo sedan, and you are in your manly SUV, pity me if you will, but please keep a wide berth.
Quinn I drive an SUV and according to my daughter I drive like an old lady (go figure as I'm the one who taught her to drive:wah:). Nah, I'm the SUV in the slow lane so I'm not glaring in your light or on your dashboard.:wah:
However, these indicators pale in comparison to the real sign of winter that is the SUVs strewn on the road in a ditch or turned over completely. You see contrary to popular opinion or ignorance, a four-wheel drive four-ton behemoth does not stop in a shorter distance on a snow-covered road, you do not have more control as you merrily maintain the full speed limit regardless of road conditions. Four-wheel drive may help you slug over some deep snow better than a regular vehicle, but that is about it. Other than that a SUV is a large, heavy vehicle that needs to be driven not ridden. :driving:
What triggered this astute observation? Well on New Year’s Eve, I drove 300 miles in snow and was frequently amazed at the freewheeling SUVs constantly passing me as if I were the bad driver. I was also occasionally brought to my senses by the sight of one of them barreling down on me from behind with no hope of stopping short of my dashboard should it become necessary for me to try and stop.
Think of it a curling, the heaver the stone and the faster it goes, the farther it slides. :rolleyes: So, if you see me on the road in my stodgy Volvo sedan, and you are in your manly SUV, pity me if you will, but please keep a wide berth.
Quinn I drive an SUV and according to my daughter I drive like an old lady (go figure as I'm the one who taught her to drive:wah:). Nah, I'm the SUV in the slow lane so I'm not glaring in your light or on your dashboard.:wah:
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I have an SUV Quinn, but I still drive like I'm in a little front wheel drive. I realize the fact that a SUV can get more traction and get going than most other vehicles, but I also realize that it takes just as long to stop as any other vehicle. I drive slow in the snow...I'm not going to be one that is in a ditch.
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shelbell;1100600 wrote: I have an SUV Quinn, but I still drive like I'm in a little front wheel drive. I realize the fact that a SUV can get more traction and get going than most other vehicles, but I also realize that it takes just as long to stop as any other vehicle. I drive slow in the snow...I'm not going to be one that is in a ditch.
I actually wanted the Honda Pilot as it was smaller and more compact. My next car will be a small car as I don't want to drive another big thing. Hubs wanted it and never drives it, go figure.
I actually wanted the Honda Pilot as it was smaller and more compact. My next car will be a small car as I don't want to drive another big thing. Hubs wanted it and never drives it, go figure.
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qsducks;1100604 wrote: I actually wanted the Honda Pilot as it was smaller and more compact. My next car will be a small car as I don't want to drive another big thing. Hubs wanted it and never drives it, go figure.
My SUV is not one of those HUGE ones. It's smaller and suits me just fine. I like being a little higher so I can see around me better. We also have a really big van that is rear wheel drive...talk about a nightmare in snow. Hubby is talking about selling it and he is the one that HAD to have it. He tries to get by with driving my SUV as much as he can and I get stuck with that damn van that I don't like driving no matter the road conditions. :-5:-5
My SUV is not one of those HUGE ones. It's smaller and suits me just fine. I like being a little higher so I can see around me better. We also have a really big van that is rear wheel drive...talk about a nightmare in snow. Hubby is talking about selling it and he is the one that HAD to have it. He tries to get by with driving my SUV as much as he can and I get stuck with that damn van that I don't like driving no matter the road conditions. :-5:-5
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shelbell;1100611 wrote: My SUV is not one of those HUGE ones. It's smaller and suits me just fine. I like being a little higher so I can see around me better. We also have a really big van that is rear wheel drive...talk about a nightmare in snow. Hubby is talking about selling it and he is the one that HAD to have it. He tries to get by with driving my SUV as much as he can and I get stuck with that damn van that I don't like driving no matter the road conditions. :-5:-5
We have a Ford Explorer which I do like driving and I do love it and being able to see around also. I used to drive a minivan (piece of crap)! I do drive my daughter's car occasionally and that thing is a nice little speedy thing. Hubs wants to get rid of it so he can save his precious first Ford Explorer (it hasn't been inspected and sits in the driveway:mad:) Talk about a piece of crap! I call it the rusting piece of sh*t taking up room!:wah:
We have a Ford Explorer which I do like driving and I do love it and being able to see around also. I used to drive a minivan (piece of crap)! I do drive my daughter's car occasionally and that thing is a nice little speedy thing. Hubs wants to get rid of it so he can save his precious first Ford Explorer (it hasn't been inspected and sits in the driveway:mad:) Talk about a piece of crap! I call it the rusting piece of sh*t taking up room!:wah:
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qsducks;1100613 wrote: We have a Ford Explorer which I do like driving and I do love it and being able to see around also. I used to drive a minivan (piece of crap)! I do drive my daughter's car occasionally and that thing is a nice little speedy thing. Hubs wants to get rid of it so he can save his precious first Ford Explorer (it hasn't been inspected and sits in the driveway:mad:) Talk about a piece of crap! I call it the rusting piece of sh*t taking up room!:wah:
He wants to sell your daughters car? I'm so glad we don't have vehicle inspections here even tho I'm sure ours would pass. I hafta keep telling hubby that he can't sell the van in the winter...no one wants a gas guzzling van with rear wheel drive in the winter. Told him wait til spring...people may want a big van to go on vacations. He says he wants to sell it and get himself a beater car and take the rest to get our 16yr old a car. Something tells me I'd end up with the beater. :wah::wah:
He wants to sell your daughters car? I'm so glad we don't have vehicle inspections here even tho I'm sure ours would pass. I hafta keep telling hubby that he can't sell the van in the winter...no one wants a gas guzzling van with rear wheel drive in the winter. Told him wait til spring...people may want a big van to go on vacations. He says he wants to sell it and get himself a beater car and take the rest to get our 16yr old a car. Something tells me I'd end up with the beater. :wah::wah:
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shelbell;1100616 wrote: He wants to sell your daughters car? I'm so glad we don't have vehicle inspections here even tho I'm sure ours would pass. I hafta keep telling hubby that he can't sell the van in the winter...no one wants a gas guzzling van with rear wheel drive in the winter. Told him wait til spring...people may want a big van to go on vacations. He says he wants to sell it and get himself a beater car and take the rest to get our 16yr old a car. Something tells me I'd end up with the beater. :wah::wah:
We are keeping daughter's car because hahahaha it's in my name and I have no intention of selling it. Yes, life is nice sometimes. Keep telling him to get rid of that junk in the driveway...men and cars. What is the big deal?
We are keeping daughter's car because hahahaha it's in my name and I have no intention of selling it. Yes, life is nice sometimes. Keep telling him to get rid of that junk in the driveway...men and cars. What is the big deal?
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qsducks;1100626 wrote: We are keeping daughter's car because hahahaha it's in my name and I have no intention of selling it. Yes, life is nice sometimes. Keep telling him to get rid of that junk in the driveway...men and cars. What is the big deal?
Good job!! :sneaky: It's the opposite here...I'm the car freak and he couldn't care less. :wah::wah:
Good job!! :sneaky: It's the opposite here...I'm the car freak and he couldn't care less. :wah::wah: