[FWDLK] Jan 1st, Year 0

[Don Uhl <don.uhl@SK.SYMPATICO.CA>]

7:00 am
      I awoke with a cold feeling in my spine, alas the water bed had
froze up. I went to the tub, chipped enough ice away from the water so
that I could wash my face. The power had been off since the stoke of
midnight. I took a last look at my computer ( was it only yesterday that
I had read the last of the Mopar messages) and threw it to the floor. I
needed the space to put the natural gas barbecue. I had just bought this
and a natural gas power generator. Natural gas comes out of the ground
naturally right? Should work without power right? Just can�t seem to get
it fired up today.
      Not to worry though as I have lots of Year 2000 lighting ( 3 cell
Mag lites ). These little flashlights should last me for the next decade
as I bought the last stock of batteries from the large store in town.
Got a good deal on them too, 2000 rechargeable D cells for $500. Wonder
why they had so many left?
     I take a look outside, my 69 GTX is waiting by the door ready for
any quick trip to town for supplies or a fast getaway. Good thing that I
didn�t switch to electronic ignition. Too bad they don�t make Plymouths
any more. Also outside hitched to my camper (future bedroom) is my
trusty 59 DeSoto, this car also has points and will always run. Too bad
they don�t make DeSoto�s anymore.
      I get my coat on and go outside to fire up my faithful 52 Fargo
Power Wagon. Too bad they don�t make  --- wait a minute, this is Jan 1,
2000, they can�t make ANY cars anymore, except maybe Yugo�s. Anyway, on
to my mission. My Mother has always wanted a new car. Today I will take
my Fargo and a strong chain and go collect new cars, one for Mom, one
for Dad, my wife, kids, dog. As I look out my window I can see newer
cars stalled all up and down the highway, just ready for collecting.
Ain�t life grand when you drive an old Mopar!
         Don Uhl


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Don Uhl     "Moparaholic"      http://www3.sk.sympatico.ca/uhld/
52 PowerWagon    60 Saratoga       65 300L      69 Dart GT
58 Crusader      65 FuryIII        67 300       70 Swinger
59 DeSoto        65 NewYorker      69 GTX       71 Cuda