Today is the 232nd anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps. I just wanted to let you all know this, if you didn't, and relate an amusing anecdote that shows how dedicated my Dad, a former Marine, was to his Beloved Corps.
My family moved to Phoenix after my dad retired as a Captain from the United States Marine Corps in 1971. At that time, my parents bought the first house they ever owned, or, for that matter, lived in for more than two years.
When the phone technician came to install our service, he asked my father if he would like to have a phone number with the last four digits holding special significance. He chose 1775, which was available.
Supposedly the tech said, "Don't you mean 1776, the year the USA became a country?"
"No," my Dad said, "I mean 1775, the year the United States Marine Corps was born!"
In 1979, I was to have entered the USMC through the PLC (Platoon Leader's Class) program. Sadly, I was disqualified by a back injury that occurred just days before I was to have formally started the program. I remain, to this day, disappointed that I could not serve.
My dad died in 1989, but his beloved Corps lives on.
Semper Fi, Dad! Semper Fi, Marines!
To "The Few, The Proud, The Marines," Happy Birthday!
Sincerely,
The Cab Guy
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Semper Fidelis
Thursday, November 8, 2007
World's Smallest Car?
I wanted to take a little break from writing, but didn't want to deprive you, my Gentle Readers, the opportunity to see some sort of fresh content today. Check out on YouTube the Peel P-50, supposedly the world's smallest car.
Something you won't see in many videos, which I discovered by watching some, is that it does not have an electric starter. To start the engine, you have to pull on a starter rope, just like a gasoline powered lawn mower!
Also, there is a "bubble top" version that was intended to be a two seater. However, it was no wider than the one-seater version. The occupants will be rather cramped. But, they
The gas mileage is excellent. If I could only figure out a way to take three or four additional people along with me, it would make a great, low-fuel alternative to the Ford Crown Victoria I use now. I wonder if I could persuade people to ride on the roof... Or, how about they all climb in a little red wagon I could pull behind me?
Maybe not... But just thinking about it brought a smile to my face!
My hat's off to the Peel P-50. Now that's quite a car!
Sincerely,
The Cab Guy
