Dear Cort:
I have never met you. I have never PM'd you, or entered into a two way on-line discussion in any forum, that I can recall. I do feel though, that I know you, and let me tell you what I think.
First, and foremost......avery first "blush", you are very very clever. Your posts are very different from everyone elses, and you most always directly respond to anyone who has posted to you. You are smart and witty. You are your own person.
Second......I think you live a very interesting life. Road trips, cars, etc. - Seems like you love what you are doing, both at work (now), and at play. Most people can't say that, Cort.
Third.....I know you are searching for that "someone special". And, you aren't doing it at bars and nightclubs. Sounds to me like you would like to meet someone just like you.......sweet, kind and......interesting!
Fourth ......you are a music buff. Not being one myself.....I find even that interesting!
Lastly, I currently drive a '95 Tahoe with 175,000 miles on it. My last vehicle was a Cadillac, an '88, that I drove till it reached over 250,000 miles. I can afford absolutely any car on the market....bar none. I choose to drive the vehicles that I drive, because, frankly, unlike the rest of the world, I don't think that the car that you drive identifies you as a person. A vehicle simply isn't important to me. Now, I do know it is important to other people, and my husband does drive a vehicle that we take long trips in, but I don't think the car I drive identifies me, or you, or anyone else, as a looser.
Cort, you are a winner in my book, by far not a looser. Oh....that most people could live the quality of life that you do.
Best wishes on the pacemaker upgrade, Mr. Big Time Winner!
Marybeth
. Except, my brand of entertainment is far different than theirs 
