Anyone want a slightly-dented Mustang?

There's a low, foot-wide scuffed place on my Mustang's front bumper and right quarter panel that was scratched and slightly dented. That , plus a hood scratch, was enough for the insurance company to total it, and I'm buying a 1994 convertible from a guy in Richmond with the $3K insurance check.

However... the existing Mustang convertible's damage is cosmetic. It is a blue 1988 V-8 convertible with a white top and 141K miles. The transmission is 18 months old, the engine was rebuilt two years ago, the rear brakes replaced 6 months ago... the insurance company is offering to let me keep it for the salvage value of $324, plus $15 to DMV for a new title. It needs two rear tires soon. Would anyone local be interested in it as a second or backup car? At least you'd know its' service history... I have to let the insurance company know by the weekend if I want to keep it, otherwise they will take it away by Monday.

Skating party reminder!

This weekend... Sunday from 5:30-7:30pm. Those who RSVPed by last Sunday get in free (check in at the desk, and tell them how many are skating vs. watching in your group), but any late-deciders are still welcome to pay the $7 admission and join us. We'll have a marked area with tables with cider and cocoa and Pat's brownies. Other edible delights are welcomed :)

Skating is in a outdoor rink that is half-covered, half open, and weather Sunday afternoon is expected to be cool and misty or with drizzle at times, so wear something warm.

Location: the Winter Lodge in Palo Alto, take the Oregon Expressway exit off of 101 and turn south on Middlefield... directions and pictures are at http://www.winterlodge.com .