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And Now for Something Different

To be right up front, I was much better today, even ate twice, however, at nearly 10 as I write this, the tiredness is creeping in. Actually rushing so again plans are aborted after the singular post. But what a neat day. Kellen and I left Ely, the town where a Wal-Mart is well over 120 miles away, and headed to Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. We arrived about 10 and drove out on the salt. After a few experiments to see what a bit of speed felt like 80mph, we set off to set the Land Speed Record for stock 2003 S-60 Volvo sedan with full compliment of luggage. I was quite content to let Kellen go after the record with a paltry 100/105. The Kellen took off toward the horizon until the speck disappeared in a cloud of salt. He returned past me at speed - note the photo and then after a couple more at 60ish for photos he stopped, excuse me, pitted. His camera on a tripod recorded him at 135 vicinity. The FIA or NASCAR or SCCA or the FBI have not settled the crown on K but, really, what other 2003 stock Volvo has even competed the year, so until notified otherwise, I declare Kellen US LSR holder for 2003 stock S-60 Volvos at the BSF. Five cylinders forever!