We had the same thing down in our weather office in Florida when I was in the Navy. We'd use it for training and briefings. It was really effective when we would give hurricane briefings to reps from other commands.
Never had any problems on the hiway. I would feel the effects if I go too close too a semi on the hiway. Slow down and back off. Dirver and passenger side airbags. Does it ride as smooth as my minivan? No, but good enough for getting around town. I feel as safe in my Metro as I do in my minivan.
I clicked on the link in the google 100 mpg car for the 13 most fuel effecient vehicles. I had to laugh. I bought a chevy 3 cylinder metro 10 years ago. It got me about 44 hiway/38 city new. Has about 100,000 miles on it now and the gas mileage has drppoed somewhat. I'm getting the same or better than mos of these "fuel effecient" cars. My friends laughed at me. I laughed right back when they discovered their monthly gas costs would last me 3-4 months. Don't turn on the AC though.
I bet soldiers from all the different wars/conflicts have stories about items being brought along with them. Military personnel are genuises when it comes to that kind of thing. Where there's a will there's a way. Just like when civilians build something indestructible, soldiers will find a way to break it.
Have fun in Japan. They will be very polite to you. But if you are white, especially American, they will still think that you are a barbarian. They will also take the chance to snub you politely any chance they get. If you are going to Tokyo, get ready for overcrowding.
If I could afford to live anyplace, it would be Palma de Majorca. Beautiful beaches and topless women!!
I make that comment because based on my experience, those who bitch do not want to do anything to change what's going on. They want other people to do the changing for them. I have met too many people who think they are owed something without working for it.
I personally will try to effect (affect?) change thru the elections. Unfortunately, I don't like any of the candidates. I would rather see Edwards be the Democratic nominee (and I am pretty much a Republican).
My point exactly. I lived there for over 2 years. No disrespect to Iceland. Like most countries, 99% of the people are decent people. And the few women behind the few trees are beautiful!
So, if you think the U.S. is screwed up, I have a suggestion: Leave the country. Move to somewhere else that you are happier with. Move to Iceland where there are girls behind every tree.
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We had the same thing down in our weather office in Florida when I was in the Navy. We'd use it for training and briefings. It was really effective when we would give hurricane briefings to reps from other commands.
Never had any problems on the hiway. I would feel the effects if I go too close too a semi on the hiway. Slow down and back off. Dirver and passenger side airbags. Does it ride as smooth as my minivan? No, but good enough for getting around town. I feel as safe in my Metro as I do in my minivan.
You must be a tree hugger. My version will get 2 gallons to the mile!
I clicked on the link in the google 100 mpg car for the 13 most fuel effecient vehicles. I had to laugh. I bought a chevy 3 cylinder metro 10 years ago. It got me about 44 hiway/38 city new. Has about 100,000 miles on it now and the gas mileage has drppoed somewhat. I'm getting the same or better than mos of these "fuel effecient" cars. My friends laughed at me. I laughed right back when they discovered their monthly gas costs would last me 3-4 months. Don't turn on the AC though.
I bet soldiers from all the different wars/conflicts have stories about items being brought along with them. Military personnel are genuises when it comes to that kind of thing. Where there's a will there's a way. Just like when civilians build something indestructible, soldiers will find a way to break it.
Have fun in Japan. They will be very polite to you. But if you are white, especially American, they will still think that you are a barbarian. They will also take the chance to snub you politely any chance they get. If you are going to Tokyo, get ready for overcrowding. If I could afford to live anyplace, it would be Palma de Majorca. Beautiful beaches and topless women!!
I make that comment because based on my experience, those who bitch do not want to do anything to change what's going on. They want other people to do the changing for them. I have met too many people who think they are owed something without working for it. I personally will try to effect (affect?) change thru the elections. Unfortunately, I don't like any of the candidates. I would rather see Edwards be the Democratic nominee (and I am pretty much a Republican).
My point exactly. I lived there for over 2 years. No disrespect to Iceland. Like most countries, 99% of the people are decent people. And the few women behind the few trees are beautiful!
So, if you think the U.S. is screwed up, I have a suggestion: Leave the country. Move to somewhere else that you are happier with. Move to Iceland where there are girls behind every tree.