Out and about with the M35

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Just about ready for the University of South Florida Homecoming parade, the Toy for Tots drive, the Tampa illuminated parade, and the Safety Harbor, FL parade!

 

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A conversation from yesterday evening:

Me: I would like to buy this sectional sofa - do you have it in stock?

Salesperson: Our set up and delivery charge is only $100.

Me: I see. Do you have it stock, I would like it tonight.

SP: How do you plan on getting home.

Me: I have a truck.

SP: Well, it better be a tractor-trailer - I don't think you understand how big the sofa really is . . . it's deceptive in the showroom.

Me: Ummmm - I put a tape on it. It will fit just fine in my truck.

SP: OK - you would know, I guess. Did you bring your own twine to tie it down.

Me. Won't be necessary, but for the sake of time let's just say, "Yes." Where is the loading dock?

SP: The loading dock will make it really hard to get it in your truck . . . it is much easier to lift it into your truck from the ground, rather that lower it down from the dock, you see, the loading dock is about 4 feet all so it lines up with the semis . . . .

Me: (chuckling) Right. So where is that loading dock.

SP: Sir, . . .

Me: Let me stop you there - how about we walk over here to this window . . . . .

SP: Sweet Jesus! What the #$%@&% is that thing?

Me: It's my pickup truck and grocery getter, now then, loading dock? Oh, and by the way - we will need to lift the sofa "up" - the bed of the truck is about a foot taller than your dock.

Now that is funny!!!!!!

 

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During the month of December the Suncoast Flatlanders 4x4 Club donates toys for charity. The toys were delivered to Metropolitan Ministries in illuminated style by more than 10 Jeeps, 4x4's and one 6x6 (Mine!) The group then paraded though Tampa playing Christmas carols and took in the neighborhood light displays. Happy holidays to all!

Pics of me, the babe and the truck!

 

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And if you want to see allllllll of my pics from last night - here's a 2 minute slide show - [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzpE61LHmjA[/media]