New Stuff

Just kiddin'. Nuthin' new.

Actually, there is a little something - a new pic of the week. You should get a chuckle out of it.

And, yes, I did finally get the outside Christmas lights up. The older I get, the bigger a chore it becomes. But it is a chore I dearly love! I feel really bad for folks who do not get the Christmas spirit. It is what makes life truly worthwhile.

Well, it sounds like President-elect Obama and the Democrat Congress plan to tighten up on gun ownership - particularly handguns. As many of you already know, I really appreciate fine firearms. I enjoy shooting, though I rarely hunt. So, I've been stocking up, making all those long-overdue purchases.

For all you liberals out there, you might want to make a note: I have not shot anyone lately. It's not us honest, good-natured peaceful folks you need to fear. It's the criminals - you know, those guys that your liberal judges keep putting back on the streets.

Maybe if judges stopped putting the crooks back among us, we would not have a desire to be so well armed.

Thanksgiving is upon us, and I have much to be thanful for (not counting the election results). Business is still capable of supporting my girls in the style to which they have become accustomed. Plenty of good, healthful food. A full oil tank. And a ton of dear friends that we treasure.

I hope you will all take the time to stop and think of your blessings. And while you are at it, if you have any blessings at all, please take just one more moment to pray for those in need of your prayers - Larry, Janey, Rachel, Rick, and any others that you may know who are afflicted with cancer or other debilitating disease. Medicine is OK, but prayers are better. I have seen them work wonders.

Wes (and Ken), we thank you for your nice letter. And HotKarz was happy to participate.

Frank, get to work on that Studebaker, for cryin' out loud!

Robert (SlowPoke) is going in for surgery on Thursday - so your prayers would be welcome. He expects to be laid up for 8 long weeks - but at least its not during car show season. So you see, even Robert has something to be thankful for :o)

Seldon & Polly - we luv ya! Have a great Thanksgiving. Though you are richer than God, you have managed to remain good, sweet, fine folks. Glad to know ya! Please remember me in your will (^.-)

Dale - keep those jokes coming. They are always appreciated.

Before I sign off, I would like to take a moment to express a special thanksgiving wish - to all members of the Sanford Elks, we at HotKarz sincerely wish you a happy holiday season. In fact, I would like to offer you a free copy of "The Complete Car Show". Just email me for a copy :o)

Before you buy Gift Cards for Christmas, please take into consideration the possibility that they may not be redeemable, as soo many stores will be closing very soon. Thank Tammy Matthews for the following list of possible closings:

Watch those store money cards and gift cards.. and credit slips! The following stores informed the Security Exchange Commission of store closing plans between October 2008 and January 2009. PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Circuit City stores... most recent (? how many)
Ann Taylor- 117 stores nationwide are to be shuttered
Lane Bryant,, Fashion Bug ,and Catherine's to close 150 store nationwide
Eddie Bauer to close stores 27 stores and more after January
Cache will close all stores
Talbot’s closing down all stores
J. Jill closing all stores
GAP closing 85 stores
Footlocker closing 140 stores more to close after January
Wicks Furniture closing down
Levitz closing down remaining stores
Bombay closing remaining stores
Zales closing down 82 stores and 105 after January
Whitehall closing all stores
Piercing Pagoda closing all stores
Disney closing 98 stores and will close more stores after January 2009
Home Depot closing 15 stores 1 in NJ (New Brunswick)
Macys to close 9 stores after January
Linens and Things closing all stores
Movie Galley Closing all stores
Pacific Sun ware closing stores
Pep Boys Closing 33 stores
Sprint/ Nextel closing 133 stores
JC Penney closing a number of stores after January
Ethan Allen closing down 12 stores
Wilson Leather closing down all stores
Sharper Image closing down all stores
K B Toys closing 356 stores
Loews to close down some stores
Dillard's to close some stores.

Bill