Wow, 1300th post. I want to thank the newbs who have allowed me to post whore a bit (well, maybe more than a bit) and who gave me so much shit to reply to. Sweetneon for that wonderful battle of wits that drove him from the site (next time come armed). And the people with whom I have had actual discussions and who have helped me to LEARN new things about cars. I couldn't have made it without all of you.
It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, a half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses.