Evil Black purchases last weekend...a narrative.

[Purplehood]

For entertainment purposes only:

I decided that I wanted to add a little HP and MPG to my car:

2008 Challenger SRT8

So I took it to the dealer and had them install this:

K&N Air Intake - I now get 436 HP & 17.5 MPG

While waiting for the installation I drove by the local gunshop, and saw a sign, which drew me in...

Bushmaster AR-15 (spitting image of the M-4 I had in Afghanistan)

After picking up my car, I went to the pet store and adopted this fellow:

Zack.

Those were my Evil Black Purchases for the week.

[bpet]

Congratulations.

About the only thing you missed was the "Black Cat" firecrackers.

All three items look like fine additions to anyone's family. (I do like cats).

[nitrogen]

Awesome.

I have two of those three things.

[longhorn_92]

Awesome.

I have two of those three things.

I love it!

[Purplehood]

I want to get a combat-sling for old-times sake...for the EBG of course.

[nitrogen]

When Alex, the EBC (Evil Black Cat) pictured was a kitten, I used to carry him around in a sling, because he was a bottle kitten, and needed constant attention, so I guess you could say I had a sling for my EBR AND my EBC...

[Purplehood]

I believe that my EBC is part-Siamese. He will not stop talking.

[cdc101]

Very nice SRT8!

[Oldgringo]

For entertainment purposes only:

I decided that I wanted to add a little HP and MPG to my car:

2008 Challenger SRT8

So I took it to the dealer and had them install this:

K&N Air Intake - I now get 436 HP & 17.5 MPG

While waiting for the installation I drove by the local gunshop, and saw a sign, which drew me in...

Bushmaster AR-15 (spitting image of the M-4 I had in Afghanistan)

After picking up my car, I went to the pet store and adopted this fellow:

Zack.

Those were my Evil Black Purchases for the week.

Being able to go out and placate my whims like that ALMOST makes me want to get a job. Enjoy it while you can.

[Purplehood]

Instead of referring to it as "placating my whims", I call it, "spending my Bonus".

[Oldgringo]

Instead of referring to it as "placating my whims", I call it, "spending my Bonus".

I used to get bonuses when I had a job. Maybe I can qualify for some sort of bailout and get them again?

Enjoy.

[gregthehand]

How do you like that SRT 8? I almost bought one but instead went with something more conservative.

[Purplehood]

I really enjoy it.

Monstrous Brimbo race brakes make it stop nicely. Handles well for a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It does not have the weird V-8 engine that can coast along on 4-cylinders to save gas.
Despite its size and 4-doors, it is most comfortable with four passengers. The seats are all "wrap-around" that contour well to fat and old people alike. The center rear-seat is really an afterthought, and folds down to make a really nice center console with two large cupholders.
I normally (legalese for the majority of the time) drive it like an old lady. Keeping that in mind, I average 17.5 mpg, which is more than I expected in city driving.
It goes in for oil changes every 3,000 miles and uses synthetic oil (close to $90-100 per oil change). That irks me to no end, as my 2008 BMW Z-4 uses the same oil and does not need its first oil-change until it reaches 15,000 miles. Other than that, I really like it.

[Skiprr]

You may not need company for the car or the cat, but I'm bettin' you end up with another EBR before the year is out.

[Purplehood]

You may not need company for the car or the cat, but I'm bettin' you end up with another EBR before the year is out.

Don't say that.

When I was at the store a few days later ostensibly looking at optics, they brought down a beautiful AR to "demo" them with. I immediately wanted to buy it. But I didn't. Not at that time, anyway.