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Good morning everyone and welcome to QOTD for Tuesday, March 26th, 2013. My lovely 20-year old car has been pronounced terminally ill, and is at the mechanics awaiting tow-away by the wreckers. So this week I have to find a replacement – planning on a late model (but not new) runabout type hatchback – perhaps a Hyundai. It’s strange checking out car yards after a hiatus of 20 years!
Today’s Question:
Do you have any tips and hints to help me (and anyone else buying a car) get a good deal on my next car?
Extra Credit Question:
Have you ever visited a prison (either historical or working)?
Bonus Question:
Yes or no (or more, if you wish!)…
Do you like avocados?
Can you swim more than 100 yards without resting/stopping?
Are you a good whistler?
Will you be paying a bill today?
Do you recycle trash whenever possible?
Just for fun:
Are you older or younger than the “Ballad of Davy Crockett”?
Today in History:
1804 Territory of Orleans organizes Louisiana Purchase 1845 Patent awarded for adhesive medicated plaster, precursor of bandaid 1872 Thomas J. Martin patents fire extinguisher 1885 Eastman Film Co. manufactures first commercial motion picture film 1916 Birdman of Alcatraz receives solitary 1930 Congress appropriates $50,000 for Inter-American highway 1953 Dr. Jonas Salk announces vaccine to prevent polio 1955 "Ballad of Davy Crockett," becomes the #1 record in US
Today’s Word:
Wrest \ rest \ , verb;
1. to take away by force
2. to twist or turn; pull, jerk, or force by a violent twist.
3. to get by effort
4. to twist or turn from the proper course, application, use, meaning, or the like; wrench.
noun:
1. a wresting; twist or wrench.
2. a key or small wrench for tuning stringed musical instruments, as the harp or piano, by turning the pins to which the strings are fastened.
Today Is:
Legal Assistants Day
Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
American Diabetes Association Alert Day
Do you have any tips and hints to help me (and anyone else buying a car) get a good deal on my next car?
Do lots of research on line first so you know what a fair asking price is for the car you're interested it. Then go to the dealer. Talk about price only with the sales person. Don't let them talk about monthly payments until you have established the price of the car. By offering you low monthly payments, they can stretch out the term of the loan so you're paying more than you think -- and if you finance the car with them, they're also profiting on the loan. Get your own financing from a credit union beforehand if you can. They have better rates. Be firm about what you're willing to pay, and be willing to walk if they try to play games with you. Good luck!
Extra Credit Question:
Have you ever visited a prison (either historical or working)?
Yes, I have visited Alcatraz
Bonus Question:
Yes or no (or more, if you wish!)…
Do you like avocados?
Yes Can you swim more than 100 yards without resting/stopping?
I'm not sure, but I think so. I haven't gone swimming in ages. Are you a good whistler?
No. Will you be paying a bill today?
No, hubby does that, mostly on line. Do you recycle trash whenever possible?
Yes, we have an excellent recycling program here.
Just for fun:
Are you older or younger than the “Ballad of Davy Crockett”?
Older, because I remember when it was a big hit.
Good morning everyone and welcome to QOTD for Tuesday, March 26th, 2013. My lovely 20-year old car has been pronounced terminally ill, and is at the mechanics awaiting tow-away by the wreckers. So this week I have to find a replacement – planning on a late model (but not new) runabout type hatchback – perhaps a Hyundai. It’s strange checking out car yards after a hiatus of 20 years!
Today’s Question:
Do you have any tips and hints to help me (and anyone else buying a car) get a good deal on my next car?
after examining the car and deciding you're really interested, watch in the dealer's eyes. It'll tell you a lot.
Extra Credit Question:
Have you ever visited a prison (either historical or working)?
tes. working.
Bonus Question:
Yes or no (or more, if you wish!)…
Do you like avocados? green slimy things.
Can you swim more than 100 yards without resting/stopping?
used to swim a mile 3 times a week. That was then and this is now and sadly I have to say no.
Are you a good whistler? Couldn't whistle if my life depended on it.
Will you be paying a bill today?
yes-4 actually. Do you recycle trash whenever possible?
YES! everyone should.
Just for fun:
Are you older or younger than the “Ballad of Davy Crockett”?
older.
Today in History:
1804 Territory of Orleans organizes Louisiana Purchase 1845 Patent awarded for adhesive medicated plaster, precursor of bandaid 1872 Thomas J. Martin patents fire extinguisher 1885 Eastman Film Co. manufactures first commercial motion picture film 1916 Birdman of Alcatraz receives solitary 1930 Congress appropriates $50,000 for Inter-American highway 1953 Dr. Jonas Salk announces vaccine to prevent polio 1955 "Ballad of Davy Crockett," becomes the #1 record in US
Today’s Word:
Wrest \ rest \ , verb;
1. to take away by force
2. to twist or turn; pull, jerk, or force by a violent twist.
3. to get by effort
4. to twist or turn from the proper course, application, use, meaning, or the like; wrench.
noun:
1. a wresting; twist or wrench.
2. a key or small wrench for tuning stringed musical instruments, as the harp or piano, by turning the pins to which the strings are fastened.
Today Is:
Legal Assistants Day
Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
American Diabetes Association Alert Day
Thanks for the questions, Kobber. Good luck car hunting.
Do you have any tips and hints to help me (and anyone else buying a car) get a good deal on my next car? Buy a car at the end of the year and the end of the month. Tell the salesman that you are not married to any particular dealer and will shop around at all nearby dealers of that same make/model and will go with the best deal. (works best if you buy a new car)
Extra Credit Question:
Have you ever visited a prison (either historical or working)? Yes.
Bonus Question:
Yes or no (or more, if you wish!)…
Do you like avocados? Yes, love them.
Can you swim more than 100 yards without resting/stopping? Probably not.
Are you a good whistler? Not at all.
Will you be paying a bill today? Nope, but I will tomorrow.
Do you recycle trash whenever possible? No.
Just for fun:
Are you older or younger than the “Ballad of Davy Crockett”? Older.
Today’s Question: Do you have any tips and hints to help me (and anyone else buying a car) get a good deal on my next car? You might not like it. But if car sales are like the US, bringing a man with you to the negotiation may get you a better price.
Extra Credit Question: Have you ever visited a prison (either historical or working)? No.
Bonus Question: Yes or no (or more, if you wish!)…
Do you like avocados? in guacamole Can you swim more than 100 yards without resting/stopping? I have in the past. Not recently, but I work out so. Maybe. Are you a good whistler? pretty good Will you be paying a bill today? nothing planed Do you recycle trash whenever possible? usually
Just for fun: Are you older or younger than the “Ballad of Davy Crockett”? If I had more fingers I could figure out the answer to this question.
Do you have any tips and hints to help me (and anyone else buying a car) get a good deal on my next car?
Yes, here is an excellent website, I found very useful: Car Buying Guide for New and Used Vehicles | CarBuyingtips.com ( please explore every link, topics, downloads and resources they provide ).
However I am not sure how much of this info apply in Australia...
Extra Credit Question:
Have you ever visited a prison (either historical or working)?
Alcatraz??
Bonus Question:
Yes or no (or more, if you wish!)…
Do you like avocados?
Love them!!
Can you swim more than 100 yards without resting/stopping?
Probably not. I am pretty mediocre swimmer.
Are you a good whistler?
No. I don't think I would manage any kind of sound...
Will you be paying a bill today?
Yes. Always by the end of the month.
Do you recycle trash whenever possible?
Yes, but I wish more items could be recycled.
Coming from Germany where they recycle EVERYTHING, I feel like we waste way too much resources here...
Just for fun:
Are you older or younger than the “Ballad of Davy Crockett”?
Do you have any tips and hints to help me (and anyone else buying a car) get a good deal on my next car? I will be reading these tips later with as much interest as you, Kobber!
Extra Credit Question:
Have you ever visited a prison (either historical or working)?
Haven't
Bonus Question:
Yes or no (or more, if you wish!)…
Do you like avocados? Yes!
Can you swim more than 100 yards without resting/stopping? Probably not
Are you a good whistler? I know children who whistle better than I do.
Will you be paying a bill today? No, bills for March have been paid.
Do you recycle trash whenever possible? Absolutely!
Just for fun:
Are you older or younger than the “Ballad of Davy Crockett”? Older..... humming the tune...
[quote=Kobber;28838134]Good morning everyone and welcome to QOTD for Tuesday, March 26th, 2013. My lovely 20-year old car has been pronounced terminally ill, and is at the mechanics awaiting tow-away by the wreckers. So this week I have to find a replacement – planning on a late model (but not new) runabout type hatchback – perhaps a Hyundai. It’s strange checking out car yards after a hiatus of 20 years!
Today’s Question:
Do you have any tips and hints to help me (and anyone else buying a car) get a good deal on my next car? Shop around by visiting several different dealers and if your not sure about something ask questions,especially when it comes to the paperwork if you are going to finance the car. Also, bring a friend along if you can. Good luck.
Extra Credit Question:
Have you ever visited a prison (either historical or working)? No
Bonus Question:
Yes or no (or more, if you wish!)…
Do you like avocados? Not really.
Can you swim more than 100 yards without resting/stopping? No
Are you a good whistler? I don't think I am that good but I can whistle.
Will you be paying a bill today? Yes
Do you recycle trash whenever possible? Yes
Just for fun:
Are you older or younger than the “Ballad of Davy Crockett”? Let's just say we came out around the same time.
Today in History:
1804 Territory of Orleans organizes Louisiana Purchase 1845 Patent awarded for adhesive medicated plaster, precursor of bandaid 1872 Thomas J. Martin patents fire extinguisher 1885 Eastman Film Co. manufactures first commercial motion picture film 1916 Birdman of Alcatraz receives solitary 1930 Congress appropriates $50,000 for Inter-American highway 1953 Dr. Jonas Salk announces vaccine to prevent polio 1955 "Ballad of Davy Crockett," becomes the #1 record in US
Today’s Word:
Wrest \ rest \ , verb;
1. to take away by force
2. to twist or turn; pull, jerk, or force by a violent twist.
3. to get by effort
4. to twist or turn from the proper course, application, use, meaning, or the like; wrench.
noun:
1. a wresting; twist or wrench.
2. a key or small wrench for tuning stringed musical instruments, as the harp or piano, by turning the pins to which the strings are fastened.
Today Is:
Legal Assistants Day
Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
American Diabetes Association Alert Day
Do you have any tips and hints to help me (and anyone else buying a car) get a good deal on my next car? I do not. I'm not good at that sort of thing, not a natural born haggler. But we are looking as well, so I will be scoping out the hints here right along with you!
Extra Credit Question:
Have you ever visited a prison (either historical or working)? Yes
Bonus Question:
Yes or no (or more, if you wish!)…
Do you like avocados? Yes!
Can you swim more than 100 yards without resting/stopping? Probably not any more. Possibly as a youngster.
Are you a good whistler? I can whistle, but only fair to midland.
Will you be paying a bill today? No, all paid up for the month.
Do you recycle trash whenever possible? Yes we do.
Just for fun:
Are you older or younger than the “Ballad of Davy Crockett”? Younger, by a few years.
Today in History:
1804 Territory of Orleans organizes Louisiana Purchase 1845 Patent awarded for adhesive medicated plaster, precursor of bandaid 1872 Thomas J. Martin patents fire extinguisher 1885 Eastman Film Co. manufactures first commercial motion picture film 1916 Birdman of Alcatraz receives solitary 1930 Congress appropriates $50,000 for Inter-American highway 1953 Dr. Jonas Salk announces vaccine to prevent polio 1955 "Ballad of Davy Crockett," becomes the #1 record in US
Today’s Word:
Wrest \ rest \ , verb;
1. to take away by force
2. to twist or turn; pull, jerk, or force by a violent twist.
3. to get by effort
4. to twist or turn from the proper course, application, use, meaning, or the like; wrench.
noun:
1. a wresting; twist or wrench.
2. a key or small wrench for tuning stringed musical instruments, as the harp or piano, by turning the pins to which the strings are fastened.
Today Is:
Legal Assistants Day
Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
American Diabetes Association Alert Day
Thanx for the Qs Kobber. Have a great day everyone!
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green slimy things. 
Maybe.
Always by the end of the month.
