That stupid storm has parked itself just south of Melbourne (50 miles south of here) and is gaining strength! The weather guys are astounded; it's extremely rare for a tropical storm intensify while it's over land... Hotroddaddy, they say it's coming your way when it leaves here.

Stovens - So far just a lot of rain. Not really storming yet, just constant steady downpour... I love the Keys, especially Key West. My wife and I go there for a few days every couple of years to unwind.

Hi Steve! - I'd like to see that coupe of yours on the road, too... You realize, after your daughter & family spend a couple of winters down here, they won't want to leave. Hey, maybe you & the wife should plan on coming to your daughter's place for Thanksgiving. Then you can come on down to Daytona for the Turkey Run and meet a bunch of us in person.

The frame, engine, and running gear will be dark red metallic. The body will be an off-white with a dark metallic red scallop on the nose/hood. The numbers and lettering will be gold leaf (I hope) with black outline. The car will be lightly patina'd so it doesn't look like a fresh build.