I am reminded of Paula Poundstone's joke about getting a ticket for *attempted speeding* because the policeman knew she was trying, she'd just never make it in the pile of junk she was driving. :>) Phil Anthony James Wrote: > > I drove a 77 Nova hatchback (baby blue) in college and I assure you their > was > not a speeding ticket possible in this one... "NO GO" might be a bit > harsh > though since it did get me where I needed to go - "eventually." :~) > Driving > through Chicago in the rain was tough when it stalled at 60 MPH. I found > this was easily solved with a bread bag and twist-tie to cover the > distributor. > Ah, yes a quick look back to yesteryear when I always seemed to have a > quarter or so in my pocket which went a long way at the local pub! >