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For spotters of unusual odometer readings...
On 11 August 2004, "Al Reynolds" wrote:
Sorry this is off-topic, but I read and post to these groups fairly regularly, and I thought there were bound to be some other sad folk like me who look out for particular odometer readings (e.g. 654321, 111111, 123456 etc.) Earlier today, my car was showing this reading: http://www.bat400.com/images/odo1.gif (gif/53k) Can you see why it's significant? If not then this clue might help: http://www.bat400.com/images/odo2.gif (gif/79k) Sad as it is, I started to wonder whether this would ever happen about three years ago, and it finally has. Now I need to find out if there are any support groups for sad odometer obsessives out there... Some time ago I posted about how the odometer on my car matched the date. It's been three years 50,003 miles since then and despite the number of wierd groups on the 'net for obsessives of all kinds, I haven't yet found one for people with an interest in unusual odometer readings. Anyhew, about four days ago when I filled up with petrol, I zeroed my tripmeter and noticed that the odometer would be coming up to a potential match with the date again. Unfortunately, being slightly obsessive, I couldn't leave it at that. With 122 miles to go until the odometer would read 160807, I realised there was the potential for the odo to match the date *and* the trip to match the time. I bought a newspaper first thing, and today, at 12:21, my odometer read 160807 and the trip read 122.1. I took a photo because I am even sadder than I sound. I didn't even have to drive around or wait for ages ... I got back to my house at 12:15, popped inside to get my camera, and took the photo while sitting on the drive. Here it is: Overall: http://www.bat400.com/images/odo3.jpg (116k) Closer: http://www.bat400.com/images/odo4.jpg (160k) Now I know the significant majority will think I have too much time on my hands, and that I probably need to get out more (but not in my car, obviously). Fair enough. Guilty as charged. I just thought there will be a few people out there who might enjoy sharing in my wierdness for a few moments. Cheers, Al Reynolds |
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