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Pat should be out of Abbottstownvilleburgton PA and on his way to oHIo. It was a quiet arrival,just me there to greet him.No film crew,no flashbulbs going off,no confetti.... It was good and cold,if I can put those two words together so when we went to rinse the car off and wash my wife's car everything was freezing up. Got back and Subafreak Jesse was there. Another hero enters the scene.He and I scurried like mice getting all the stuff out of the front on my place so we could fit the car it.I insisted Pat chill out and not help,but he did some.Pat got the rig undone and we rolled it off the dolly and up into the shop.Later Jesse and Pat helped put stuff back in with Jesse seemingly making 2 or 3 trips to my one!Huge help!!!Thanks Jesse!! I'll be back later.all's well on this end,talked to Pat at 4:30 and he was in Abbotts......something.

.....and somewhere,at sometime in the wee hours,a man can now go to sleep smiling.

Thanks EVERYBODY!!!!! It's been a very tiring couple of days.Long hours,no sleep,but it was all worth it.I'm well on the road to recovery with the needless parts accumulation.So,naturally there'll be several of those parts needed soon. I got Pat a good hot meal at the diner and hooked him up with a "luxury suite" at the motel across the street which just happens to back up to the truck stop.Hopefully those deisels don't make unrest for our hero. It was really great to finally just sit the heck down and relax.Had great conversation with the man.A great guy and a hell of a driver!!Good sense of sarcasm so he fits right in here. I'll have much more smoke to blow northward inot the void when my brain settles a little.Don't expect me to be my abnormal self for a few days.I'm going to be wrenched tomorrow.Good thing,the big boss has gone for his 6 week vacation,so it'll be much less stressful,kinf of high school shop-like. Oh,the coupe,she's a little ratty from the years but a solid specimen to start with.I'm going to explore the restoration first,but most likely I'll have to go with the later year parts to make it closer to a solid,well sealed car. Many thanks to Pat in Moxee!!!!He'll be included in the smoke blowing.

Glad to see you guys got back safe.There's no place like a place with a floor and walls!

Thanks Connie,we just spoke so you know the deal.for the rest of you,Pat won't be here untill later today. Any word from Dave and Melis?

As of about 10:30 he was nearing Pittsburg,somewhat. Somebody un-toast me!!!!!! Man,I'm getting too old for long nighters when the temps dip down.....a good shower and I'm back at it,after some kid/family time. I'll be up there later and anyone who has my number is welcome to call and get updates,shoot the breeze,etc. Cheers!

Thanks Matt!! Lots of free stuff out there.Anyone needing grey interior parts for a 4door or wagon can have it all free.

I just closed the joint up.I'll do a Pat-nap,err uhh,catnap and be back late in the morning.Let me sleep till at least 9AM please.

....no sweat John.Talk to you soon.

Leaking oil,Bucky92,hocrest,and subieman90 came by today and really helped out.I'd think of something witty to say but I am toast right now.Worked untill about 4-something AM just now,gotta check Pat's thread and veg out.I'll fill in some details soon but man those people had a huge difference in my shop and my life today. Thanks for coming through when I really needed the help.You guys were great! I hope you all got home without incident.Cheers!

Last call!!!!!!! Get you order in by tonight.Confirm,confirm,confirm.....please. I don't have the red EA82 hood that I thought I did,sorry.There's a slim chance it's in there buried but I really looked and didn't see it.I think someone got it this summer. :-\ Nobody needs to pay now,and perhaps not even pay at all,depending on the item. Cheers

Hey there,I see that you were away from home.Will it be ok to make arrangements with Pat to get you front bar out west to you somehow?I'm not sure of his western route but check your PM,I'm about to send you my number.Call me and we'll get it all sorted out. If this doesn't work out it'll be sent out this month.I know it's been a while but I appreciate your patience.

Well,I didn't get out last night.....and I got up a little sluggish today.....heading up to bust up the joint today.Getting help from Connie,later on Dave and Melis....we'll see who else can stop by. I should have the parking space open by this evening.Pat,after all this I sure as hell aren't going to play the ball any other way than the way you make it bounce my friend.You do as you must,or as you wish and I will comply.If I'm not ready that's my tough beans. I'll have the phone on all day/night. To the locals,you know the place,stop on down today or tomorrow.If he gets there tonight there won't be a parade or fireworks display but there'll be a good time for sure. To everyone,I may need to run home for dinner with the family.My wife should stop by with the kids and her mom today and we'll decide what the plans are acording to Pat's location,etc.etc. Gotta go make some room for baby!!!!

Oh,Woody!!! sorry Jim,getting too many Ohio people mixed up.

Geez Mary,you make it sound like the whole east coast is laid out like Boston. OK,I guess this is the John I spoke to.I still get you guys mixed up.Two John's in Ohio,who's responsible for this?? Hit me with that tranquilizer..........see you guys later tomorrow. zzzzzzzzzz

Skipper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Skip is fairly close.

Pat,nice shorts! That has to be the house across the street.There's no Subarus anywhere on that property. Thanks for posting,Mick!!!

Make him sleep!!! I'll call Marlin Perkins and Jim Fowler.Jim will load up the tranquilizer and pop a shot at Pat when he gets to your doorstep.Hopefully the helicopter won't make Pat run for cover.Be sure to have some pillows right by the door,that stuff works fast!Be sure to remove the dart and send the rest along for me.

I nearly dropped off ................the chair while reading.

Sho 'nuff.....maybe he'll even see this.

Oh,that's when he split.....go Waldo!!! Just don't over-do-it.

Mick,what time did he split from your crib? Any idea of his incredible expectations of the day forth?

I got to speak to the legendary MickBratguy!!!!!!!! I'm so honored!! Nice talking to you Mick,wish I could sit and yap. Bucky,Seems Pat is trying to push himself and get here on saturday.......gosh I hope he just gets here safe. Pat,breath,relax......Sunday is a wonderful day to arrive. The Rev. G.L.Fivespeed will be there then.Full choir,ladies Auxilary,the Mother Superior,Monsignor Melttire,Deacon Dualrange,Father Oblivion,Saint Alphonso,etc.

Sure thing.I'll call you when the blessed moment occurs.

Thanks Connie.yes,I'll need some help from.From now untill Pat shows up I'm going to go nuts and clear the front.You know a car was there,so a car will be there again. I'd like to make some serious room fast but I just don't have the time or help.I wish I owned a full size truck again so I could load some stuff to take to the dumpster at work. Look like we're going to the races too,Saturday night. I'll be working up there during the day for sure.Friday night too.Maybe even go up tonight for a little bit.