My name is Craig Coburn, I live in Lethbridge, drive a 122, have always had euro cars, like to tinker with things, have an understanding wife, think stock is boring, like to polish engine blocks and other engine parts, teach at UofL, was raised in a machine shop, still play hockey, am glad someone created this board.

i'm derek and i'm embarassed that i still dont have a volvo. i really want to get one but i'm saving for a down payent on a house...and i have other excuses too if you want to hear them.

like kayla, i blame my interest for volvos on jordan. when i first moved to kamloops i thought volvos were nothing but metal boxes...and lo and behold jordan wouldn't shut up about them...so i soon learned just how sweet volvos actually are...and then i got to drive his step mom's 850 and damn...love at first drive.

so thats it...

Holy crap, first Tyler and now Derek! Where you two been hiding? Good to have you back, and know you're alive.

Hi, my name is Chris and I'm a musician. Location: on tour (currently in the Okanagan, was in Yellowknife last week.) Volvos since 1976 (122 2-door), have also owned 122 wagons, 544s, P1800 etc. Currently, well, see below. Anybody need steel wheels?

Invitation: open house at our place this Friday evening (Dec 15) anytime from 7pm on. 3119 33rd Street SW.

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where in the oknagan you live? (living?)

Notice the address at the bottom...Calgary address. Chris is currently on tour in the Okanagan...

Hi everyone! Alex is my name,live in (cough) Edmonton.I am sorry for not introducing myself earlier,I am bad for lurking on forums,really have to address that.Am owner of an 81 265,now running Ford power,still needs a little fettling.I do Flooring for a living(20 years) cars are my hobby,and have had many over the years,however this is my first Volvo,and I love it so far.I usually have many more plans than my wallet allows(kids have a way of straightening out your priorities)anyhow I am in it for the long haul.

Welcome!

Hi Alex! if you ever come to calgary you better tell us. What kind of ford engine did you put in the 2?

Hey Alex - Matt here. Welcome!

Remember, my Ford stuff is sitting here waiting for a ride up to Edmonton...

Welcome Alex

Always great to have another V8 car in the group

Thanks for the hearty welcome,am in Calgary once in awhile,I will make sure and post next time I am.I bought the 265 as an unfinished project engine was already installed.It is 88 5.0 and 5spd,I have spent quite a bit of time on it.I am now in the process of painting it,will post some pics soon.

Hello,

Keith here. Fairly new to the Volve scene. I was a VW guy for the past 12 years or so. Wanted a different car but not to different and i always loved 740's so i bought an 850 ? ? Love it so far, eventhough its been motionless for the past 4 months awaiting a motor. Its in now but, i'm low on time to button it up. Can't wait, but i still regret not buyng a 740.

I really enjoy this site and the knowlegable folks that frequent it. I'm anxious to meet a few more of you this summer and look forward to a ride.

And the only joke i can think of... Hope i don't butcher it...

So this guy is in the kitchen and he yells out to his blonde trophy of a wife, "Honey? What are you doing"? She replys " i'm just working on this puzzle in the dinning room". Curious, he goes to see check out the goings on.

He gets there and excitedly she says: "I'm having trouble finding the border, can you help"?

"She says t o him, its a puzzle of a tiger. That part should be easy, i just need to get the border." Concerned, he gently grabs his wifes hand and says: "Honey, my prescious little muffin cake, i'm so sorry to disapoint you but, i don't think theres any way your going to find that border. Now lets put the cornflakes back in the box and we'll get you a real puzzle tomorrow". !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL... Welcome Keith. Generally a good bunch of guys here, but a very small sample of the Volvo community, and I daresay probing the extremities of the breed. Draw your own conclusions.

Your a breed!