Got wood?

[MurphOnMillerAve]

From a carousel for vivisectionists.

That's a pretty good one, Roy.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

[MurphOnMillerAve]

This is what you do to your nice furniture!?

BTW, I enjoy your latest slogan because it is so true, IMHO. When I got my first post-college job, the very first thing I did was buy a brand-new car, so no more waiting at bus stops, exposed, able, instead, to simply drive by, safe and sound. Relatively.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

This is what you do to your nice furniture!?

Not me! My carving skills are marginal,

BTW, I enjoy your latest slogan because it is so true, IMHO. When I got my first post-college job, the very first thing I did was buy a brand-new car, so no more waiting at bus stops, exposed, able, instead, to simply drive by, safe and sound. Relatively.

I did not own a car until after graduation from my 2nd degree, a job, and married.............and it was a used one from the family.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

It was Summertime, 1967. I had gone for a 3-speed-bike ride in my hometown area. As I passed an Oldsmobile dealership, my attention was drawn to a white Cutlass convertible in the showroom window. I went in, cut-off jeans shorts and T-shirt n' all, and was promptly ignored by a lone salesman - he literally walked away, turning-on-his-heel . In a few moments of figuring in my head how much $$$$ I had in the bank and had received as graduation-gifts, another salesman walked up to me as I was approaching an Olds Cutlass Supreme burgundy-colored sedan. He said, May I help you?' I said, pointing at the sedan, "How much." He told me. And I said, "Sold."

That's generally how it takes me to buy a car. I love 'em.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

It was Summertime, 1967. I had gone for a 3-speed-bike ride in my hometown area. As I passed an Oldsmobile dealership, my attention was drawn to a white Cutlass convertible in the showroom window. I went in, cut-off jeans shorts and T-shirt n' all, and was promptly ignored by a lone salesman - he literally walked away, turning-on-his-heel . In a few moments of figuring in my head how much $$$$ I had in the bank and had received as graduation-gifts, another salesman walked up to me as I was approaching an Olds Cutlass Supreme burgundy-colored sedan. He said, May I help you?' I said, pointing at the sedan, "How much." He told me. And I said, "Sold."

That's generally how it takes me to buy a car. I love 'em.

Two cars back replacing my Benz, I spent 6 weeks making the decision of a Saab 9.5 with a 6 under the hood.

[robert.]

Murph, that salesmen was a better seller then you give him credit for. By turning on his heels. He embarrassed you into buying from his coworker

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Murph, that salesmen was a better seller then you give him credit for. By turning on his heels. He embarrassed you into buying from his coworker

No, not really. Not in any way.
I understood that my recreation-facilitating clothing was counterintuitive to a person - a very young person - looking like he was a serious customer who could afford to be in the market for a new Olds. And rolling up there on a 2-wheeler hardly spoke of financial prowess. Plus, I did not require the approval, at that time, of any functionary. And I certainly was not shamed, thusly, nor maneuvered into buying a new car. I did so because it amused and interested me and because I knew it would give me independence and protection as I began my search for my future.

Additionally, and frankly, at that age, wide shoulders, a 29" waist, full head of blonde hair, 6'2" tall, and great legs (or so the co-eds and my mom always told me I had) plus my confidence at the time determined a good portion of how I approached life. Dressing-up to impress salespeople was never a consideration for me. Ever.

P.S. Confidence, which included being aware of the resources available at that moment to me, took me into that dealership.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

[MurphOnMillerAve]

A fabulous wood carver, David Esterly, was presented this morning on CBS News, Sunday Morning. I thought of this thread right away because I think you will appreciate his work.

[HONDO74]

A fabulous wood carver, David Esterly, was presented this morning on CBS News, Sunday Morning. I thought of this thread right away because I think you will appreciate his work.

Wood sculptor David Esterly
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/wood-scul ... d-esterly/

[Rufus T. Firefly]

A fabulous wood carver, David Esterly, was presented this morning on CBS News, Sunday Morning. I thought of this thread right away because I think you will appreciate his work.

Wood sculptor David Esterly
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/wood-scul ... d-esterly/

ALS, too........

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Yes, that part was hard to see.
He's facing it bravely , though, it seems,

[HONDO74]

[Rufus T. Firefly]

I think I cut down his brothers a few years back,

They were very warming