Some New News About Old Stuff.
1. WHERE'S CLEOPATRA?-- I see that archaeologists are looking in Egypt to find not only Cleopatra's final resting place, but also her lover's, Mark Anthony. They committed suicide in 30 BC. Three sites are being investigated.
2. DEM OLD CARS-- Even with the economic problems today, that is not stopping folks from buying their classic cars. The May 18th Chicago Tribune reported that more than 1,250 old classic cars like Vettes, GTOs, and Cudas were at auction at the 22nd Annual Spring Classic at the Indiana State Fairgrounds May 13th-17th. Sales were about $35 million. They also had over 300 old auto-related neon lights for sale.
3. GOT SOME BUCKS LYING AROUND?-- The Top Five-sellers at the auction.
1. 1966 Shelby 427 SC Cobra-- $1,065,000.
2. 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra-- $1,000,000
3. 1967 Shelby GT500-- $825,000
4. 1964 Cooper King Cobra C-- $600,000
5. 1970 Chevrolet LS6 Chevelle-- $375,000
Those Shelby Cobras must be in high demand. I could go as high as $12,000.
4. FREEDOM'S TOWER-- The Pacific Aviation Museum at Pearl Harbor, sent me a monetary request for funds to help preserve Pearl Harbor's famous airfield control tower on Ford Island. Structural engineers warn that it may collapse without immediate restoration due to all the years of neglect and corrosion. Definitely something worth preserving. However, the old property taxes I pay this week got my extra cash.
It's a Money Thing, You Know. --Da Old Coot
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