street. My chest would swell with pride at my boy's accomplishment.
Yes, this year was to be the year I sat back and watched my family build the engines. But then the oil consumption began to go up and I began to see oil seepage between the head and block on the front left corner of the engine, and the seepage remained after the head was torqued again. So it looks as though the head will need to be planed. If I am lucky that will be the solution. Failing that I will be tearing the engine down so I can have the block decked.
Never daydream about avoiding working on LBCs in the presence of the great MOWOG. MOWOG does not like being trifled with. Your due will be extracted.
No, Not more Words!
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.
Some days you are the bug, some days you are the windshield.
Don't worry, it only seems kinky the first time.
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.
Do not squat with your spurs on.
Good judgment comes from bad experience and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
Timing has an awful lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.
A closed mouth gathers no foot.
Duct tape is like the force, it has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.
Never miss a good chance to shut up.
Generally speaking, you aren't learning much when your mouth is moving.
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in his or her shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything.
If you lend someone $20, and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
Never mess up an apology with an excuse.
CARS FOR SALE.
Joe Mock has two vintage MGs for sale, both complete cars but both in need of restoration. The first is a right hand drive 1953 MGTC. He is asking $5500 for this car. The second car is a 1946 MGTC and Joe is asking $6500 for it. If you are interested in either car call Joe at (402) 489-6475. While both are project cars, both are excellent.
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