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[Michelle Stevens]

I have! And gators too. It’s pretty common down here. Unfortunately you hear about attacks here sometimes. I’ve never eaten crocodile but I know a lot of people that have tried it. Most of them actually liked it.

As they say, it tasted like chicken to me. I often see Alligators and Croc in people's swimming pools in Florida. I drove Alligator Ally and can attest to it's name. Fearsome creatures.

That’s the scary part. Believe it or not you do get used to it but it’s a very helpless feeling when they’re on the way.

I can only imagine. The winds, loss of power, fallen trees.

Have you been to Key West if I may ask?

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Very, very much alive Michelle!
19 posts in two days? You and I got this!

I admire your optimism. We have to be very talkative.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Well The Enforcer is too powerful to be contained at the TT Stone Quarry, it's our beloved Long Lashes who was sent there to do her time. I'm sure she'll be back before too long

I see. I do get the alter egos confused a bit. I do miss her when she’s absent as I’m sure you do as well. We’re in our own little world over here on this part of the site, aren’t we?

Nothing compared to my brother's cars at that time. Not really Malaise Era but a '68 and '69 Dodge Charger and a '72 Plymouth Road Runner and a few years ago he had a '16 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. I only drove the '68 Charger and the Hellcat.

Wow! Now this definitely made me smile. I love talking about these cars. I get so distracted when I’m working sometimes when I see cars like these sitting in someone’s garage or driveway.

Agreed! I remember seeing it in the gift shop at Southfork. It's not in showroom or really pristine condition. It had off year rims on the car which surprised me. I'm kinda curious to know this car's history. At least they had it there to see.

I had an uncle with the exact same car in the early 80s but it was navy blue. I used to stand there and look at it and dream of owning it one day.

 

[DallasFanForever]

I remember all those years she was overlooked. It became a joke of sorts.

I remember a commercial she did one time but I can’t remember what it was for now. She poked fun at herself for all the Emmy losses. It was hilarious! She was a good sport.

As they say, it tasted like chicken to me. I often see Alligators and Croc in people's swimming pools in Florida. I drove Alligator Ally and can attest to it's name. Fearsome creatures

The first time I drove Alligator Alley I asked someone why they called it that. She said you’ll see, trust me. Last year they caught one on my old route. He was roaming the golf course. I saw him when they caught him. Had to be 20 feet long.

Have you been to Key West if I may ask?

Believe it or not, I’ve never been to the Keyes. Just something I never got around to. I hear it looks much different down there now. That last hurricane they got a couple of years back really hit them hard.

 

[DallasFanForever]

I admire your optimism. We have to be very talkative.

Only 12 posts away!! Luckily we had a lot to talk about today LOL

Have a good night Michelle!
And everyone have a good Wednesday!

 

[Michelle Stevens]

I see. I do get the alter egos confused a bit. I do miss her when she’s absent as I’m sure you do as well. We’re in our own little world over here on this part of the site, aren’t we?

Indeed we are. Other members must think we're crazy. We're having all the fun. Yes, I miss our friend Long Lashes .... and in a way The Enforcer as well.

Wow! Now this definitely made me smile. I love talking about these cars. I get so distracted when I’m working sometimes when I see cars like these sitting in someone’s garage or driveway.

Indeed. Did you have Malaise Era cars or anything interesting over your time as a driver? Any favorites?

I had an uncle with the exact same car in the early 80s but it was navy blue. I used to stand there and look at it and dream of owning it one day.

Wow, those look amazing in navy blue. I have a sales brochure of a '79 Lincoln Mark V and it has Tom Selleck in it. To see what these cars were like from the showroom/factory is very interesting even though I'm old enough to remember them new. Back in the late-1980's when I was looking for a first car these Mark V's were easily available and quite inexpensive. I just never found one in my price range that was in to condition the pleased me.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

I remember a commercial she did one time but I can’t remember what it was for now. She poked fun at herself for all the Emmy losses. It was hilarious! She was a good sport.

That is the way to approach something like that. A good sense of humor.

The first time I drove Alligator Alley I asked someone why they called it that. She said you’ll see, trust me. Last year they caught one on my old route. He was roaming the golf course. I saw him when they caught him. Had to be 20 feet long.

Holy Mackerel! I'd hate to hit one with a car or even a semi. It's their place so we have to tread carefully.

Believe it or not, I’ve never been to the Keyes. Just something I never got around to. I hear it looks much different down there now. That last hurricane they got a couple of years back really hit them hard.

I've been to Key West (and the other Keys) once in 2012. It's certainly not Miami, very laid-back. They do get hit hard whenever a hurricane passes through. A power generator is a must. I remember this marker too.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Only 12 posts away!! Luckily we had a lot to talk about today LOL

Have a good night Michelle!
And everyone have a good Wednesday!

Good morning, Happy Wednesday! :dance1:


We're getting there. Maybe, just maybe we'll make it.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Indeed we are. Other members must think we're crazy. We're having all the fun. Yes, I miss our friend Long Lashes .... and in a way The Enforcer as well.

They probably do think we’re crazy. I wish more people would come over here sometimes but then again I kind of like that it’s only a few of us. I don’t know, it makes it feel kind of special with fewer people. Am I making any sense?

Indeed. Did you have Malaise Era cars or anything interesting over your time as a driver? Any favorites?

Let’s see........ my first car was a blue 1983 Chrysler Lebaron. Does that count as Malaise Era? I was given that car in 1991 by my grandparents and I had it til 1997. Then I had a white Toyota Tercel for about two years. In 1999 I got a black Nissan Sentra that I had until 2005. Then it was a grey Hyundai Accent which I had til 2011. And now I have a blue Hyundai Elantra. November will be ten years since I bought it. Only 83,000 miles on it.

And as far as work goes I drive a Mercedes Sprinter. They gave it to me brand new in 2012. It now has 211,000 miles on it. That’s a lot of driving for only nine years, huh? I love the truck!! The best company vehicle I’ve ever had. The day it goes they’re gonna have to pry me off of the hood cause I’m not gonna let go.

Back in the late-1980's when I was looking for a first car these Mark V's were easily available and quite inexpensive. I just never found one in my price range that was in to condition the pleased me.

That would’ve been pretty cool for a first car! Too bad you couldn’t find one in ur range. It seemed like those Mark V’s were everywhere I turned back then.

 

[DallasFanForever]

That is the way to approach something like that. A good sense of humor.

I think it’s the key to life. No matter what we’ve all been through, at some point you’ve gotta be able (hopefully) to laugh about it.

Holy Mackerel! I'd hate to hit one with a car or even a semi. It's their place so we have to tread carefully.

I live right on a canal and I see these gators quite often. One time on my route someone was attacked. I won’t describe it but it wasn’t pretty. People don’t realize you can’t try to feed them or stand there and stare at them. They move very quickly.

I've been to Key West (and the other Keys) once in 2012. It's certainly not Miami, very laid-back. They do get hit hard whenever a hurricane passes through. A power generator is a must. I remember this marker too.

I’m assuming you went over that bridge that connects to the Keyes? I’m not a fan LOL!! I guess I’ll cross it someday when I finally go down there but I’m not looking forward to it.

 

[DallasFanForever]

We're getting there. Maybe, just maybe we'll make it.

6 away Michelle!! I’m not sure how this happened but I think we’re okay. We still have 29 hours and 53 minutes.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

They probably do think we’re crazy. I wish more people would come over here sometimes but then again I kind of like that it’s only a few of us. I don’t know, it makes it feel kind of special with fewer people. Am I making any sense?

Agreed. It's here for all to participate. Anyone is allowed to jump in. Some of us don't bite, maybe.

Let’s see........ my first car was a blue 1983 Chrysler Lebaron. Does that count as Malaise Era? I was given that car in 1991 by my grandparents and I had it til 1997. Then I had a white Toyota Tercel for about two years. In 1999 I got a black Nissan Sentra that I had until 2005. Then it was a grey Hyundai Accent which I had til 2011. And now I have a blue Hyundai Elantra. November will be ten years since I bought it. Only 83,000 miles on it.

The LeBaron is toward the end of the Malaise Era. Looks as if you had good, reliable transportation. Wow, ten years with same car, she must be a good car. Nice low miles too. Seven and a half years is my record for longevity before buying another, and that was this past February but that car had 207,000 miles on it.

And as far as work goes I drive a Mercedes Sprinter. They gave it to me brand new in 2012. It now has 211,000 miles on it. That’s a lot of driving for only nine years, huh? I love the truck!! The best company vehicle I’ve ever had. The day it goes they’re gonna have to pry me off of the hood cause I’m not gonna let go.

Wow, those are built to last. Yep, after all those miles it's hard to let go. I was in tears the day I traded-in my '05 Town Car this February. It never let me down but the time had come as it will for me one day. Those Sprinters are really nice and one can stand in them unlike some vans twenty years ago.

I hope the TT Cafe Van last that long.

That would’ve been pretty cool for a first car! Too bad you couldn’t find one in ur range. It seemed like those Mark V’s were everywhere I turned back then.

Indeed, I had to settle for something a little down market from that era, the Ford Elite. BTW, here is a revival video from a channel on Youtube I follow of a guy starting one after 29 years driving it 600 miles if you have the time to watch. Mine was the same color but in much better condition, but that was thirty years ago.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

I think it’s the key to life. No matter what we’ve all been through, at some point you’ve gotta be able (hopefully) to laugh about it.

So true. Life it too short to take everything too seriously, except for Michelle's hotness. Those are hot hard facts.

I live right on a canal and I see these gators quite often. One time on my route someone was attacked. I won’t describe it but it wasn’t pretty. People don’t realize you can’t try to feed them or stand there and stare at them. They move very quickly.

I can only imagine. They are indeed very fast and deadly. They show no mercy, it's all about survival to them.

I’m assuming you went over that bridge that connects to the Keyes? I’m not a fan LOL!! I guess I’ll cross it someday when I finally go down there but I’m not looking forward to it.

You don't like bridges? It wasn't too hard of a drive as much as I remember. One just goes from one island to another.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

6 away Michelle!! I’m not sure how this happened but I think we’re okay. We still have 29 hours and 53 minutes.

3 away now! I'm kinda surprised we got this far. :bump:

 

[DallasFanForever]

Agreed. It's here for all to participate. Anyone is allowed to jump in. Some of us don't bite, maybe.

I’ve been told I bit a lot as a child but DFF has no memory of that.

Wow, ten years with same car, she must be a good car. Nice low miles too

Best car I’ve ever had. She’s never given me any major trouble yet. Longest I’ve ever owned one

Seven and a half years is my record for longevity before buying another, and that was this past February but that car had 207,000 miles on it

Yes, I remember when you bought ur new car. I remember you telling us the mileage on the old one and I couldn’t believe it!

 

[DallasFanForever]

I was in tears the day I traded-in my '05 Town Car this February

I can’t say I blame you. I get attached to my vehicles as well. Some people laugh at me over that but that’s just how I am with my stuff.

Those Sprinters are really nice and one can stand in them unlike some vans twenty years ago.

I had a large truck for years. All we had were Grummans. When they offered me a new truck I was excited cause my old one had over 350,000 miles on it. Then I saw the Sprinter sitting there and my reaction was “What the H is this?” My boss said drive it one day and I guarantee you’ll love it. And that’s exactly what happened.

I hope the TT Cafe Van last that long.

I hope so too! DFF loves his food

 

[DallasFanForever]

BTW, here is a revival video from a channel on Youtube I follow of a guy starting one after 29 years driving it 600 miles

I have to watch that later when I have time! That’s amazing after 29 years!!

So true. Life it too short to take everything too seriously, except for Michelle's hotness. Those are hot hard facts.

DFF would never argue with the hotness of Michelle. It was one of the very few reasons I kept watching Dallas the last few seasons.

You don't like bridges? It wasn't too hard of a drive as much as I remember. One just goes from one island to another.

It’s funny cause the ones in NY never bothered me, not even when I drive up there now. But for some reason that bridge going into the Keyes does. I’ve seen it only on TV obviously but it looks like it goes forever. And it’s so low.

 

[DallasFanForever]

3 away now! I'm kinda surprised we got this far.

So, would you like to set a new goal my friend?

4500 by November 1?

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Best car I’ve ever had. She’s never given me any major trouble yet. Longest I’ve ever owned one

I hope your luck continues. It's always great to have a vehicle that is reliable.

Yes, I remember when you bought ur new car. I remember you telling us the mileage on the old one and I couldn’t believe it!

Michelle drives long distances, even though I'm not a fan of it. I was luck too with my old car. I just came to the point I didn't want to press my luck any further.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

I can’t say I blame you. I get attached to my vehicles as well. Some people laugh at me over that but that’s just how I am with my stuff.

I understand as I develop connections with the things I came in contact with over a period of time. I hate to see them go when they never failed me. Now if they fail Michelle, they're out the door.

I had a large truck for years. All we had were Grummans. When they offered me a new truck I was excited cause my old one had over 350,000 miles on it. Then I saw the Sprinter sitting there and my reaction was “What the H is this?” My boss said drive it one day and I guarantee you’ll love it. And that’s exactly what happened.

Wow, well you certain gained a respect for the Sprinter by it's good service. I remember our local Dodge dealers selling these before they parted way with Mercedes-Benz in 2008-ish. Is it a diesel?

I hope so too! DFF loves his food

Well when Long Lashes returns we'll see when we use that van again.