Forget the $100.00 Hamburger!....How about a $37,000 Rueben!
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Forget the $100.00 Hamburger!....How about a $37,000 Rueben!
There I was, happy as a clam with my new Maule, when 'the bride' starts up with the old "So, that's a pretty expensive toy you just bought yourself......"
Soon the one sided conversation turned into "What about me!?", and the small token she now expects of me to cough up is a new SUV for her.
After every possible argument as to why her SUV is in fine shape, and still has a few more miles in it before it bites the dust, she finally wears me down and I reluctantly admit defeat.
With my tail between my legs and plane keys in my hand, we head to the airport to purchase the worlds most expensive Rueben sandwich. After the most depressing flight in history, we land in Nashua New Hampshire where my good friend is waiting to whisk us off to his huge car dealership.
In short order, the brides new chariot is chosen, the check is written, and while she rides home smelling fresh leather, I fly to Hampton Field for lunch.
Hampton Field is a beautiful grass strip right out of National Geographic with a thriving diner and flight school that teaches mainly in J-3 Cubs. I taxi the Maule up to the parking area where many plane enthusiasts sit and watch, especially on the weekends.
Unfortunately I had to pass by the 'Geezer's Judging Tent' where the many retired airline types spend their days passing out advice on each landing.
After passing their muster I asked them why they didn't have large printed numbers so that they could hold them up to grade each landing. They informed me that they used to have a full set but someone kept stealing them and now they only have one left.
"We only have a 9, but if we hold it upside down, we can give a 6"
I make my way to the Diner and sit in the sun awaiting my Rueben.
After a great sandwich washed down with sweetened iced tea, I was wandering around the hanger area to admire the many fine aircraft based at Hampton when I bumped into this beauty.
Unfortunately, this M7-235 was part of the Lycoming crankshaft AD which requires opening up the engine and replacing the defective crankshaft. The mechanic said the owner opted to replace the entire engine with a zero time factory reman to kill two birds with one stone.
Feeling a little better (although lighter in the wallet), I departed Hampton for the very short hop back to my hanger at Pease, and then home to greet the bride as she arrives home in her new car.
Thanks for reading!....................Rob
Soon the one sided conversation turned into "What about me!?", and the small token she now expects of me to cough up is a new SUV for her.
After every possible argument as to why her SUV is in fine shape, and still has a few more miles in it before it bites the dust, she finally wears me down and I reluctantly admit defeat.
With my tail between my legs and plane keys in my hand, we head to the airport to purchase the worlds most expensive Rueben sandwich. After the most depressing flight in history, we land in Nashua New Hampshire where my good friend is waiting to whisk us off to his huge car dealership.
In short order, the brides new chariot is chosen, the check is written, and while she rides home smelling fresh leather, I fly to Hampton Field for lunch.
Hampton Field is a beautiful grass strip right out of National Geographic with a thriving diner and flight school that teaches mainly in J-3 Cubs. I taxi the Maule up to the parking area where many plane enthusiasts sit and watch, especially on the weekends.
Unfortunately I had to pass by the 'Geezer's Judging Tent' where the many retired airline types spend their days passing out advice on each landing.
After passing their muster I asked them why they didn't have large printed numbers so that they could hold them up to grade each landing. They informed me that they used to have a full set but someone kept stealing them and now they only have one left.
"We only have a 9, but if we hold it upside down, we can give a 6"
I make my way to the Diner and sit in the sun awaiting my Rueben.
After a great sandwich washed down with sweetened iced tea, I was wandering around the hanger area to admire the many fine aircraft based at Hampton when I bumped into this beauty.
Unfortunately, this M7-235 was part of the Lycoming crankshaft AD which requires opening up the engine and replacing the defective crankshaft. The mechanic said the owner opted to replace the entire engine with a zero time factory reman to kill two birds with one stone.
Feeling a little better (although lighter in the wallet), I departed Hampton for the very short hop back to my hanger at Pease, and then home to greet the bride as she arrives home in her new car.
Thanks for reading!....................Rob
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Friend bought new HD Road King, then got stupid and road over to the beauty shop his bride was at having a hair job!
New car and $40,000.00 in a new kitchen make over and am not sure she's finished shopping yet! He missed out on humble pie and right to the spam burger..
Not sure who got hit the hardest, your wife now has new car and plane
New car and $40,000.00 in a new kitchen make over and am not sure she's finished shopping yet! He missed out on humble pie and right to the spam burger..
Not sure who got hit the hardest, your wife now has new car and plane
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Friend bought new HD Road King, then got stupid and road over to the beauty shop his bride was at having a hair job!
New car and $40,000.00 in a new kitchen make over and am not sure she's finished shopping yet! He missed out on humble pie and right to the spam burger..
Not sure who got hit the hardest, your wife now has new car and plane
New car and $40,000.00 in a new kitchen make over and am not sure she's finished shopping yet! He missed out on humble pie and right to the spam burger..
Not sure who got hit the hardest, your wife now has new car and plane
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Friend bought new HD Road King, then got stupid and road over to the beauty shop his bride was at having a hair job!
New car and $40,000.00 in a new kitchen make over and am not sure she's finished shopping yet! He missed out on humble pie and right to the spam burger..
Not sure who got hit the hardest, your wife now has new car and plane
New car and $40,000.00 in a new kitchen make over and am not sure she's finished shopping yet! He missed out on humble pie and right to the spam burger..
Not sure who got hit the hardest, your wife now has new car and plane
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I can sympathize.
We are down to Young Squire at home. Mrs YM has driven Suburbans for two decades and now with the decrease in the need for a mommy mobile and the recent emergence of one's own persona instead of a Den Mother, we decided to replace the Suburban with something a little more applicable to our current demographic. After some shopping and a 1 hour flight to Soldotna, we had found the replacement vehicle for Mrs. YM's new chapter. She had a five hour drive home to aquaint herself with her new ride. She arrived home with a large grin and I get thanked on a regular basis. The irony is her car may be faster than my plane, but her grin is unbeatable.
We are down to Young Squire at home. Mrs YM has driven Suburbans for two decades and now with the decrease in the need for a mommy mobile and the recent emergence of one's own persona instead of a Den Mother, we decided to replace the Suburban with something a little more applicable to our current demographic. After some shopping and a 1 hour flight to Soldotna, we had found the replacement vehicle for Mrs. YM's new chapter. She had a five hour drive home to aquaint herself with her new ride. She arrived home with a large grin and I get thanked on a regular basis. The irony is her car may be faster than my plane, but her grin is unbeatable.
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Job well done YM. She's looking like a winner!YELLOWMAULE wrote:I can sympathize.
We are down to Young Squire at home. Mrs YM has driven Suburbans for two decades and now with the decrease in the need for a mommy mobile and the recent emergence of one's own persona instead of a Den Mother, we decided to replace the Suburban with something a little more applicable to our current demographic. After some shopping and a 1 hour flight to Soldotna, we had found the replacement vehicle for Mrs. YM's new chapter. She had a five hour drive home to aquaint herself with her new ride. She arrived home with a large grin and I get thanked on a regular basis. The irony is her car may be faster than my plane, but her grin is unbeatable.
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Hey Mau Mau,
N66E was the plane that my friend Jeff Hopf thought seriously about purchasing but he could not buy it worth the money and it was a LONG way from Texas. Good looking plane though ! I am especially fond of the color
N66E was the plane that my friend Jeff Hopf thought seriously about purchasing but he could not buy it worth the money and it was a LONG way from Texas. Good looking plane though ! I am especially fond of the color
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YELLOWMAULE : It looks like your bride made out OK! I think the mistake you made though was telling her what your Maule actually cost.
TIP : When reporting to the bride the cost of your latest toy, ALWAYS reduce said expenditure by AT LEAST 50%.
Russell : N66E is a fine looking bird, but I am still partial to either the blue stripes like yours or the forest green like Mr Beavers.
If your friend did purchase N66E, I would have flown it down for free.
It looks a little less noble as they pulled the engine the next day and are just waiting for the zero time Lycoming to arrive. The shop does quality work so whoever the new owner will be should have a fine craft.
TIP : When reporting to the bride the cost of your latest toy, ALWAYS reduce said expenditure by AT LEAST 50%.
Russell : N66E is a fine looking bird, but I am still partial to either the blue stripes like yours or the forest green like Mr Beavers.
If your friend did purchase N66E, I would have flown it down for free.
It looks a little less noble as they pulled the engine the next day and are just waiting for the zero time Lycoming to arrive. The shop does quality work so whoever the new owner will be should have a fine craft.
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