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Demon

eh, I haven't really been around a whole lot lately, a few random txt's, IM's and posts, but thats really about it...

Today, it snowed... not a whole lot, it stuck to cars and eventually later into this night it started sticking to the ground, but it won't last the night I fear... which is pretty sad, it made me happy to be able to go out and look into the sky and be attacked by fluffy bits of ice. It's only snowed twice down here since I've been here... the first december i was here and now. No one can drive in the snow here since it's such a rarity, the obscene amount of accidents and people bundled up in winters clothing for the one random chill of the year was amazing ...

Monday afternoon, the SS undergoes surgery, finally getting around to replacing those bad valve seals I've had issues with for a few months now... unfortunately, it's likely to be the last thing I end up doing to the SS, as I'm now trying to sell it, I've had my fun, I've loved the car to death, but the payments and absurd insurance is starting to takes it toll on me, and I'd like to be able to have some money freed up every month to do things I want, instead of worrying about what I shouldn't be buying anymore. Not a decision I've made lightly, but one I've made with many thoughts of another LSx powered something in the future... so for now, the less I pay for, the better off I am. Plus its just one less thing to worry about bringing with me should I finally move back home Wink

(yeah, I've been saying it for years, I'll likely be saying it again at cows this year, so don't count me out completely)

Despite our crumbling economy, I'm doing well for myself in Houston right now... I'm paying a mere $1.53 for premium gasoline (93 octane, hello!), and the restaurant I work in is one of only 7 stores posting postive numbers in the entire united states, so I feel pretty comfortable with staying with the company, and I know I can transfer to another store up north should the need arise... because honestly, lets face it, not many places offer a good medical/dental/401k (they match 100%, so I'm happy about that haha).

lots of random crap in my head today... I did what people told me not to last time I was up there, and met another girl and have been with her for about 6 months, things are well, her family seems to like me, which I think is a plus because it's pretty hard for me to find people who actually like me Wink

but I feel that if things go south, I'll go north, so I'm for now keeping my options open.

I received a PM from a certain somebody, who was interested in some texas beers and things not entirely found outside of the southern states... said somebody was offering a trade out for beer... I figure, why just keep it at one person, when I can possibly get a few people taken care of to try some things... just need some of that reciprocation, since texas BLOWS for getting anything super good Sad

so... random thoughts at midnight... I'll likely wake up sick tomorrow from spending so much time in the snowy weather today, but I don't care, it was worth it.

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:25 pm Post subject:

lol

Glad you are back around anyway. Big project we have at work. Lots of consultants from Houston.... they were all freaking out about the snow 'back home'.

-Schultzy

Demon · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject:

iansane · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:31 pm Post subject:

Well I'm glad to hear that you're still delving deep into your own emotions and able to see concrete improvements as well as close certain chapters in your life while looking forward to others.

RIP Aaron in a dress phase. Laughing

Remember the last time you let yourself get away from modding cars? You bought a scion. :puke: While descent cars, it seems to be primarily owned by fanbois around here.

Yay for good jobs and benefits. Boo getting rid of the SS. Yay for a sliver chance of moving back home. Boo relationship entanglements thousands of miles apart.

Is it legal to ship beer?

QwkTrip · Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:32 am Post subject:

I've got a practical cure for your LSx blues: Diesel. That's what I did and it's a very practical and fun replacement for the impractical muscle car.

Get a 4WD 3/4 ton truck with a modern common rail engine. You'll have a truck that you can drive every day, use for the occasional haul or loading, and rip up people at stop lights all day long. It doesn't take many mods and the fuel mileage will improve at the same time.

Now if you want to get really cool, get a big car and swap in a Duramax. With very simple and basic mods you will have no problem running 11 sec quarter miles, and posting 30+ mpg. Not a project for the beginner, but when you don't have anything else to drive it is amazing what kind of incentive you have to finish the project!

Vaneat-91RS · Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:16 pm Post subject:

QwkTrip · Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:28 pm Post subject:

Dimensionally it's supposed to be interchangeable with the 5.3L V8. But won't be near the hot rod of the bigger engines. I'd also advise you buy 2006 or older. Much more potential since you don't have to work around the particulate filter introduced for 2007, and urea system come 2010.

Demon · Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject:

iansane · Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:45 pm Post subject:

Wow. That was a fast decision!

Sedans? What kind? That could be cool. Smile

Well make a list damnit!

Demon · Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 11:09 pm Post subject:

alloy · Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:15 am Post subject:

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:44 pm Post subject:

Demon · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:18 pm Post subject:

Demon · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:13 pm Post subject:

Camaro leaves tomorrow... fully cleaned out, and anything I've got to go with it is sitting in a box in the back Sad

I think I'm going to cry when it goes