The New Acquisition

After hunting high and low, going to Mercedes dealerships, on the internet, and even checking out a few junk yards, I realize that the head lights for my Mercedes was a little on the unique side. They are the European style and I can’t seem to find a listing in the U.S. And I’m not too crazy about the American style, (those little round headlights) so I went ahead and got a new truck.

Well, not a “New” truck. It is a 01 Ford F-150 XL. One of the fleet trucks from Georgia Power. A no thrill model. One I won’t be afraid of putting to work. I had planned on fixin’ the 82 F-150 up, but sense my credit rating needed a little work I thought that getting this 01 model would be a big help.

Oh, don’t worry; I am still keeping the Mercedes. Still the best driving car I ever had. I’ll probably find a front with head light that I like and just go ahead and replace the whole front. While I am at it too, that wiring harness is getting replaced. That old wire is driving me up the wall.

But the 82 F-150 is now up for sale, and I have an 87 Lincoln Towncar that needs a good owner too.


The City of Moreland had made good its promise and cleaned up the trees. They piled all the limbs into a big pile and even move a couple of my other piles to the big pile. I told them I’ll be responsible for burning it. So, now I’m having a big marshmallow and weenie roast at my place. Bring your own hot-dogs and marshmallows, skewers, drinks, chairs, ECT. I’ll provide the bon-fire. (chuckle)

Pictures should be forth-coming soon.