I got back home last night from a European trip. I was in; Germany, Denmark and Holland. Of course when anyone has conversation with me, there's always an automotive element. The fuel is around six bucks a gallon in those countries. Aditionally in Denmark there is a 180% tax when purchasing a new car. That's right 180%. I didn't see very many Benz cars in Denmark. Fuel is a bargain here. Please don't get the idea that I won't complain about it though.

I'm headed for Zurich on the 25th. and then to Milan for the remainder of the week. My wife is flying to Milan and we are going to drive over the Alps through Switzerland and into Germany. The fuel bill will be staggering.

Have a great day,

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Larry Bible
'84 Euro 240D, 523K miles
'88 300E 5 Speed
'81 300D Daughter's Car
Over 800,000 miles in
Mercedes automobiles