Charlesisms

My friend Charles has lived in Austin many years, and over that time, has come up with some “Charlesisms.”

• Whole Foods = Food Hole
• Central Market = Central Markup
• Lincoln Village = Stinkin’ Village
• Home Depot = Home Despot

And others have come up with some good ones as well:

• Inks Lake = Stinks Lake (James)
• Hyde Park = Hype Park (Jodi, but accidental)

Jodi’s mom responded to the last entry, and promptly asked how we would insure the Jag. As it turns out, she was concerned about us driving a rental car that could do 0-120 in 4 seconds. While I will admit that I have done 120mph in a vehicle in my lifetime, I must say that I have not arrived at that speed in anywhere near four seconds! I would be a dangerous man in a car that powerful…not to mention the winner of every streetcar race in the world. I wonder if she was worried about our lives(?) (Oh boy I’m dishin’ it out now!! Watch out Glenda!)
FYI, the Jaguar XJ8 costs about $60,000 (too much), and does 0-60 in 6.3 seconds. The XJ website lists this car’s maximum speed at 121mph, electronically limited.
I love my mother-in-law!