On Sat, 21 Nov 1998, Robert A. Alexander wrote:
> Gary - It's 6:30PM EST in Chattanooga and I wanted to check in you about
> how it's going with the front-end job!  TN has KY under control and FSU
> seems to have UF under their thumb.  We've finished off two of Red
> Lobster's Party Platters.  I talked to Momma and she's willing to let me
> have the Lear Jet to head to Salt Lake City as long as I make it back by
> Monday night.  According to Bubba, flight time to SLC airport will be
> 136 minutes.  Bubba's got dry-ice on board, so I can pick up several Red
> Lobster Party-Platters on the way to the airport.  Is there anything
> else you need from this end?  You got all the rubber bushings you need?
>
> I take it the wife & kids are at the grandparents and we'll have smooth
> sailing tonight and tomorrow, without family interference?  I figure we
> can get your Vanagon whipped into shape by 8PM tomorrow night, order
> some more party platters from Red Lobster and I can get the Lear back to
> Momma's office by 9AM EST Monday!!!  All I ask is that you keep that
> home-brew of yours at 30 degrees Fahrenheit and have some well-insulated
> mugs on-hand!!!
>
> BOB

Coooooomeeee  ooonnnnn the beers are cold and the local bar is
sending over the band.  I bought Red Lobster stock and they
threw the party platters in free!  The lighting company has
arrived, and the neighbors want to know if we're shooting a
movie.

Actually I gave up on the big bad bottom ball joint but replaced
the upper ball joint and the tie rod.  I couldn't cobble up a tool
on short order for pressing out the lower.  Have to wait until
the diesel van gets its turbo transplant so I can put the westy
up on blocks for a few days.

Thanks for the moral support, and I'll keep those Red Lobster
Party-Platters in mind for future get-togethers of the Busted-
Knuckle Gang.

        Gary

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