My Forte II's are consecutive #'s. My maple RF-7's aren't because I had to keep taking them back due to one or the other being damaged. Some were due to to shipping and some were apparently packed that way because the boxes were perfect. My retailer only kept the black and cherry in stock, they didn't sell as many of the maple. I finally got tired of waiting and took two that were about 5 #'s apart. But the grain is identical and I haven't noticed any difference in the

Well the corporation I work for is doing well for the times but of course using the current crisis to stick it to the employees. Benefits have been cut, more work has been piled on and best of all at every meeting instead of management alluding to the fact that us working stiffs are easily replaced they just come right out and tell us that we had better be happy or we are out of there. My 401(K), IRA and investments I've worked so hard to save over the years are in the toilet, and my dream of

I have both. Like my Rf-7's but my Forte II's are still in the same perfect condition as when I brought them home and always will be and that's for a reason.

[quote user="colterphoto1"] If everyone just loosened their wallets a bit and spent like they used to, wouldn't this whole recession thingie just go away? [/quote]It seems to me our whole economy has been based on the average Joe spending more than he makes for some time now. Was only a matter of time until it all went "poof". The really scary part is we are trying to get back to that way of living, borrowing without a clue on to how we will pay it back.

My Dad (almost 80 and STILL working) was telling me the other day he's happy he doesn't have to make a withdrawl this year. He said every year he has to make the minimum withdrawl and find something else to invest it in.

Big Porsche fan here. Can't afford one.

Congrats to your brother. Victory is an American bike, but I'd also sell it and keep the Harley.

I agree, their first reaction is to deny. I imagine that tactic works for them more than it should. Don't give up.

Going to Houston again in September like I do twice a year...big whoop. The good news is I got a girl there. A guy at work is flying to Vegas this week and is renting an Electra Glide to go explore. I told him I'm absolutely green with envy.

I have the B&K 200.5 and am very happy with it.