hello pezz, morning report:
I was worried about rising inflation, especially of the sort that is due to everything against HKD, as Euro rises, Pound not get pounded, and the Fed promising more where all the illness is coming from;
I was also getting concerned about my Coconut's fascination with all things to do with cars, especially of the flashier sort, preferably convertible, … she might get too fascinated with boys who drive flashy cars by the time she reaches age of majority;
I had always liked a movie, the Italian Job, made some time ago way back when I was impressionable, and then remade not so long ago, when I started to feel nostalgic – it was a good looting movie, done with flair and fun;
I was mulling over the now well embedded gains on my platinum hoard, and how I deserve a bit of biblical reward for having practiced patience, thrift, and all measures that are good; so
I called the reputable 2nd hand dealer in town, and it so happens that they have a 2005 convertible mini cooper that my daughter also likes, in the colour she prefers, namely blue, and with just 10k kilometer (folks simply do not drive that much in hong kong), and
Unable to resist, for resistance is futile, and given that the beauty, ding-less, spotless, and in perfect mechanical, electrical, and atmospheric condition, is at 50% of a new car price, just so few platinum coins, long ago bought after a guilty night’s outing, as penance.
I bought it, in time for Spring. I meant to use the car during this time of inflation-deflation. The time to buy cars to put on blocks is still aways yet.
The salesman delivered the car for inspection, interrupting my Saturday reflexology session for so many minutes to execute a test drive, sign name for registration and insurance documentation, charge down payment to credit card, service charge free, to capture the mileage points.
The mini will be formally delivered Monday night, fully registered, serviced (already taut as a bullet), and insured. Hong Kong is the ultimate service economy.
The gold coins will one day do what platinum coins has done this day. There are so much goodness to look forward to.
Chugs, TJ |
