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Skriven 2009-05-02 06:56:00 av Dave Drum (1:124/311)
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 DS> We took delivery of our new 2009 Smart coupe last Saturday.  If
 DS> you're not familiar with Smart, here's their website:

 DS> http://www.smartusa.com/

 DS> The car is very cool.  Two-seater, with a 3-cylinder 1L engine
 DS> transverse-mounted behind the seats under the cargo deck.  70 HP
 DS> which is plenty for around town and clips along on the highway
 DS> at 70 MPH without breaking a sweat.  15 inch wheels with low-profile
 DS> tires.  6-CD changer, AC, power everything, 5 speed auto (actually an
 DS> "automated manual" without a clutch pedal - I can manually shift with
 DS> paddles on the steering column, like a Formula car), heated leather
 DS> seats, full-roof-sized moon roof...  I love the damn thing.  This
 DS> morning, I parallel-parked it in a 12-foot gap between two other
 DS> cars.

 DS> Oh, yeah.  It's blue.

Congratulations - Engineered by Mercedes (which explains the paddle shifters
lifted from their world championship F1 cars) with engine by Mitsubishi.

Say, wait a minute, German engineering and engine by the guys who powered the
Japanese Zero fighter??? Who won that damned war, anyhow???

My fellow Vintage Iron Riders member, Walter Ade was the first on the local
block to own one - which he drove to a motorcycle club meeting and offered all
a chance to take for a spin ... like any other proud papa.  Bv)=

I took him up on the offer ... way kewl! And a nearly perfect urban vehicle. My
only quibble is what seems to be a low EPA estimated fuel economy, given the
size of the ride.   Bv(=

My Mercedes guy (sells used Benz' and repairs Benz and Beemers) is trying to
get a franchise to sell them in Illinois outside the Chicago area.
 
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Cracked Wheat Cereal With Dates
 Categories: Grains, Fruit, Breakfast
      Yield: 4 servings
 
      4 c  Water
           Salt
      1 c  Cracked wheat
      8    Medjool dates; pitted,
           - coarse chopped
      4 ts Unsalted butter
           Milk (opt)
 
  From Janet Fletcher. If you're feeling indulgent, top each portion
  with a tablespoon of heavy cream instead of milk.
  
  Bring the lightly salted water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the
  cracked wheat and adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook
  uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the cracked wheat has
  absorbed the liquid and is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in the
  dates, cover, remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes. Divide
  the cereal among bowls. Tuck a teaspoon of butter into each portion
  and pass milk for those who want it.
  
  Serves 4
  
  URL: http://sfgate.com
  
  MM Format by Dave Drum - 26 February 2009
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
MMMMM

ENJOY!!!

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