Black Cherry. Can't quite bring that color on a Buick to mind, nor Black for that matter. In earlier times when cars were a big deal for us guys, we would sometimes refer to a car as "cherry" if it was several years old and still in showroom condition ... obviously a take on the dictionary synonym "virginity". Now that we're arguably mature gentlemen, we would more likely use the polite-company term "mint condition".
Congrats on the 175,000 roll ... quite a feat.
Origin of Justin C. Product of my imagination when I didn't want to reveal my real name. I've claimed that it's short for Justin Case (just in case ... get it?), but that'a a fib.
Now, about Ksquared. I'll take a long shot and say that it's not your given name. And my second guess is that you aren't giving any clues ... <g>
A Texas lady driving 80? Maybe she was just running late for a car-washing date. You know, eager to please ....
Crape myrtles are ornamental trees that bloom heavily in the summertime, making Houston seem less drab than it is. Another ornamental that is becoming more common is the oleander, a large shrub-like plant. Our most common "real" trees are oaks and pines.
Canned fish. I prefer Chicken of the Sea Pink Salmon. So did my late cat, who would reflexively try to cover up tuna with her paw ... a not-so-subtle message, huh? Anyway, I mix the salmon with mayo and Louisiana hot sauce and maybe a boiled egg. Makes a great sandwich on toasted Oatnut bread. I like tuna also, and your tuna salad sounds great. We need to figure out a way to transport your fixin's thru the 'net.
I don't know what my national heritage is, but I suspect a lot of it is British. I felt "at home" in England/Scotland when I visited there on a tour. Maybe it could also explain the droops I get in the heat.
Sorry to hear about the box fan. My 20-year-old a/c compressor croaked on a very hot afternoon this week. Had to replace the motor and another part or two for $400+ vs. replacing the whole compressor unit for $2000+. Short-term expediency and economics won out.
Have a good week, K ...
Justin
