didnt mean to strike a nerve there. i think you are good though, we are the country with a govt that spy'* on its own people

No Worries - Only My Dentist can Strike a Nerve !! ha ha
If was not for whistleblower Snowden, we would all be driving around with our blindfolds on!
Don't kid yourself, USA and Canada work very closely when it comes to security issues!
Many improvements had to be made after 9-11'* fatal learning, curve ball, or completely dropped the ball....
From Feb 3rd here is an interesting Canadian Headline!
Top snoops deny Canadians being spied on | Canada | News | Toronto Sun
It is simply a sign, of the current times, that we live in.
Folks have mixed feelings & salute the gov't for their sincere efforts ....
or...... I will let everyone on their own, form their own opinions.

My brother, being retired AirForce after 20 years at the Pentagon and me being 8 years in the Army, have formed my own conclusions. fdf&687sd dfknv3CLASSIFIEDfds3rddsvfgrassya35ert9*Y^&(knoll& Vf3(YCFSfvdfdddKFK

Where'* my tin foil hat.. Mike? Art?

Ok Travis I know you were thinking more of a tin foil hat like this:
Area51TinFoilHatZone.jpg
This Government facility is definitely Classified Right Mike..!!??
We all know it was just a weather balloon in New Mexico ...
Is this where they got Metallurgy & some technology from?

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well, the PA is pissing about a quart of coolant every 24 hours. and the waterpump does not sound healthy on cold startup. that coupled with the fact the lowest quote i got to do my trans, motor mounts and engine cradle mounts being $3,300.00 I think i just entered the used car market.

Wow...Sorry to hear that Jason.
I think if I keep My PA, I better have a budget of $1500+ per year in repairs too!
My list seems endless, I just want to get another 60 K out of mine. If the trans ever goes, just call it a day and move onto something else is my plan as well.
What about buying your Dads PA? He never uses it..

early 2000 lesabres are pretty reasonable and nice these days. but if you are going to continue working were you work might want to look at a little 4 cyl