Took my furry friend Sammy out for a walk before dinner, in advance of the next round of rain showers.

Before returning home, we made a pit stop to check the mailbox. This is normally a dull and sometimes dreaded event, dependent on the quantity of bills and junk mail. Not today, because as soon as I lowered the door I could see a smartly decorated bright red box from @Plymouth-Superbird.

One week ago @Plymouth-Superbird posted about his Oppo experience so far, and displayed his latest diecast acquisitions. Among them, were 3 Treasure Hunt XJ Jeep Cherokees, one generously offered to the Oppo community that expressed interest in the comments. I was the lucky recipient of the Jeep.

A quick glance at the over sized box indicated the Jeep was either very protectively packed or something else was in the box. The weight of the box was much more than that of a single Hot Wheels.

I rushed in the house to see what it could be, really unsure of what I could possibly have received. Well, let me tell you, what a great surprise!! Not only did I get that beautiful Jeep, my first ever Treasure Hunt Hot Wheels, but six cars in total.

A Matchbox Limo in metallic brown with gold and black accents.

A lifted Jeep Wagoneer in two tone matte and gloss black with red striping.

Chevy Silverado Trail Boss LT crew cab in metallic red.

A very blue Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo.

A Jeep Gladiator Rubicon sans doors and top in black.

And the spectacular XJ Cherokee Treasure Hunt.

What a haul!! Christmas came early for me. Thank you @Plymouth-Superbird for your incredible generosity! I felt blessed to receive these wonderful gifts. You are a prime example of what makes Oppo such a great community.

Oppo now has 555 registered

https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/homegrown-triple-engine-truck-has-a-shot-at-hot-wheels-fame/

@mazda616

Some people are clueless.

After developing a dry cough late Friday afternoon, then terrible chills that I couldn't shake and put me in bed for the majority Saturday, dressed as if there wasn't any heat yet the thermostat was set at 68. The heated mattress pad wasn't any help either. After 8 hours or so of freezing, I decided to take 4 extra strength Tylenol and returned to bed. Within 45 minutes I was burning up, temperature was 99.9, then a couple hours later down to 98.1.

Seeing that my job entails working in close proximity with the youths, in a school system that had just recently gone fully remote due to Covid outbreaks, I thought a test should be done and the online questionnaire agreed. I wanted a rapid test, but those are not easy to find these days, so I searched the area to find where to go and who had the earliest appointment. Turns out a CVS 25 miles away could do the test at noon on Sunday.

I arrived late, by about 8 minutes for my appointment, although I was heading out early. Turns out the interior lights in my F150 had been on since Friday and drained the battery. Back in the garage, I grab a cord and my charger/booster, and a couple minutes later the truck is running. Now I can't find my glasses. I had them when I initially went out. Retrace my steps, check under hood of truck, finally found them resting on top of my motorcycle's right saddle. Must have put them their when grabbing the cord....

The Covid test was done at the pharmacy drive-thru with an NP guiding me through the process from inside. I pretty much knew the procedure, having done a test drive-thru test at the local HS in September. I was instructed that results would take 24-48 hours due to the volume of testing.

Much relief this morning, less than 24 hours after taking the test, the results were in. NEGATIVE! I feel relieved and free to move about after being in quarantine for all of 2 days. I am going to work in 45 minutes

Thanks for caring, and stay safe.

1977 Saab 99
Factory Turbo Test Car Sedan

San Francisco Botanical Garden
Presidio of San Francisco
Lombard Street
Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)
SFSU Observatory
PIER 39

Mr. Norm

https://www.dodgegarage.com/news/article/showcase/2022/12/remembering-mr-norm-2.html

@blackfishmech
There was also the Von Piranha 1968 AMC AMX.

https://www.motortrend.com/features/the-30-year-mystery-of-von-piranha-1968-amc-amx/

https://www.mecum.com/auctions/from-the-john-parham-estate-collection/

Glad to hear that you finally were able to go home. Progressing in the right direction. Keep at it.

$7.5k to maybe $8k, depending on actual condition being very good to excellent. Less for lower grade car.

@HoustonRunner
Rear looks like a refreshed MKZ.

Studebaker.

@TheJWT

As a person that has owned far too many nice things, I totally understand. There were so many times I chose not to take something out for reasons of how dirty it would get.

Then there were the concerns of something might happen to it, because they always do. There are nefarious individuals wherever you go, car show, race track, ball park, and even work. I could write volumes about damages to my vehicles while they were left unattended.

Now I drive stuff like my 2012 Mazda 3 that I say I don't care about, it was purchased solely for commuting, but it still bothers me that it has been hit twice in the parking lot at work and only one person has told me that they did it.