LMT_May_08_2022_Vol_116_issue_20

12 lmtimes.ca • Last Mountain Times • Monday, May 8, 2023
CANCER
A Fast First-Year
Thunderbird
WEEK OF
APRIL 30 TO MAY 6, 2023
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:
LIBRA, SCORPIO AND SAGITTARIUS
ARIES
At work, your presence of mind and
attention to detail will allow you to
come up with concrete and wellthought-out
solutions following an
unexpected situation. Solidifying
your commitment and renewing
your love will be top of mind in your
relationship.
I’ve never been a huge fan of the styling of the Fox Body
Mustang from the 80’s and 90’s, but I have full respect for how
capable those cars were.
TAURUS
You may struggle with communication
this week. You’ll get a raise
that helps ease your financial worries.
In romance, the small details
and thoughtful gestures make all
the difference.
GEMINI
Allergy season is in full swing, and
you may feel under the weather. Eat a
healthy diet to minimize your symptoms.
This will also help reduce any
other discomfort, like heartburn caused
by stress.
CANCER
You may be told about a birth or
a change of residence among your
relatives. You’ll carefully consider
selling your home if your children
have moved out.
LEO
You won’t be able to sit idly by when
you see injustice. You’ll try to correct
the situation by actively getting
involved. Affection is an integral part
of a healthy relationship.
VIRGO
Your friends will influence you to
go shopping. You’ll treat yourself to
a therapeutic or relaxing treatment
that improves your health and vitality.
The Thunderbird and Cougar from this era got a bad reputation, partially due to the fallout from the grossly boring
previous generation, and partially due to the fact that nine-out-of-ten of them came in the bland, LIBRA sports-luxury
grandmother trim. Photo from ppgpacecars.com
Apil 23, 2023
Did they hook up well and go?
Not really, certainly not in
stock street trim, but
they could do great
burnouts. Were they
Camshaft light? You bet, lots
Corner
of them were under
KELLY KIRK
3000 pounds.
They came factory-equipped
with the
more-than-capable 5.0
litre V8, and a lot of them
had three pedals, an option that
seemed incredibly rare in the Camaro
and the Corvette at that time.
A newer model GT with the right
parts could actually look really
good, as well. Remember how cool
Vanilla Ice was? Maybe, maybe not,
but he did have a sweet white 5.0
litre ragtop. Nowadays, you never
see these cars. They were affordable
enough to get bagged into the
ground by young people, and they
were also rusty. Sure, there are a
few left out there, but they are very
few, it seems. I also never see many
of the Cougars and the Thunderbirds
that were built on the same
platform, and even though most of
them sucked, the 1983 PPG Pace
Car is an example of just how cool
they could be.
When the new Thunderbird came
out in 1983, it was a drastic change
from the previous generation. It
was sleek, sporty, and right up to
date with the rest of the world. Jack
Roush worked on this car, converting
it into something more powerful,
while the Ford Design Staff
directed by Gary Fisher and Gram
Bell handled the conversion to
the aerodynamic, stylish machine
that you see before you. Updated
front fascia with tinted headlight
covers, side skirts, and a moulded
spoiler with a HUGE taillight panel
featuring integrated dual exhaust
rounded out the exterior. Iridescent
white paint and aluminum
wheels finish off the package.
Under the hood, in my opinion, is
a total bummer. It has over 400
horsepower, but that comes at the
cost of a heavy, heat-puking 390
V8. I’ve never been a huge 390 fan,
but at the time, that was probably
the easiest way to achieve that
power. Nowadays, the 302 can
make big power thanks to major
advancements in the aftermarket,
not to mention I’ve always
thought the 302 Ford is one of the
best-sounding engines of all time.
The 390 is backed by a five-speed
manual and a Dana 44 differential CAPRICORN
You’ve invested much time in a longterm
project, and concrete results are
taking shape. At work or elsewhere,
you’ll have to manage a conflict. A
couple’s getaway is on the horizon.
SCORPIO
Rest is essential to maintaining good
health. You must unwind and relax
before doing anything else. It’s also
an excellent time to review, correct
and improve your time management
skills.
SAGITTARIUS
You’ll expand your customer base and
social circle. Professionally or within
your group of friends, you’ll be responsible
for organizing an event that
brings together people you like.
You’ll bring to life a business or family
project. For example, you’ll find
the means to buy a property or start
your own business.
packed with 4.10 gears. Would it
hook? Being a pace car, it really
didn’t have to, and being a Fox
AQUARIUS
Body, it would actually be a whole You’ll take the time to plan a trip for
lot more fun if it didn’t. Does it still your next holiday. You may also
use the summer to sign up for a
exist? You bet; it’s on display in the training course that helps advance
your career.
Jack Roush Museum today, as far
as I know.
For the record, the Vanilla Ice 5.0
still exists, too, and he still owns it.
PISCES
It’s an excellent time to reflect on
what you like and dislike. You’ll weigh
the pros and cons at length to make
decisions that are right for you.
LEO
Coffee You won’t be able to sit idly by when Break
VIRGO
you see injustice. WEEK OF You’ll try to correct
HOROSCOPE
MAY the situation 7 TO 13, by 2023 actively getting
involved. Affection is an integral part
other discomfort, like heartburn caused
by stress.
You may be told about a birth or
a change of residence among your
relatives. You’ll carefully consider
selling your home if your children
have moved out.
You’ll devote
WEEK
time
OF
and energy to
a family
MAY 14
member
TO 20,
and
2023
your home.
You’ll be inspired to take a new approach
LUCKIEST to AQUARIUS life, SIGNS including THIS AND WEEK: learning PISCES to
THE of LUCKIEST a healthy THE LUCKY relationship.
SIGNS THIS SIGNS WEEK: THIS WEEK: CAPRICORN, THE
CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS AND PISCES
live ARIES, in the TAURUS present AND moment. GEMINI
VIRGO
Your ARIES friends will influence you to
LIBRA ARIES
go You’ll shopping. start You’ll planning treat yourself summer to
You’ll Despite be outspoken mounting fatigue this week. and Be poor
a therapeutic holidays. You or relaxing have no treatment intention of
careful health, not you to won’t give away let yourself any secrets. be bogged
could down. be You’ll dealing do what with takes some-
to feel
that missing improves out your on fun health adventures and vitality. with
You
your friends and family.
one energized who doesn’t and pull speak yourself the out same of the
LIBRA
language funk that’s as been you, slowing and communicating
with them could prove rather
you down.
You’ve TAURUS invested much time in a longterm
Whether
project,
it’s
and
about
concrete
your
results
relationship
are
difficult. TAURUS
taking
or your
shape.
job, you
At work
may
or
feel
elsewhere,
the need to
A friend may betray your trust. You’ll
you’ll have to manage a conflict. A
run away. You feel impulsive and a
SCORPIO get rid of freeloading and energysucking
find friends. the financial This will means allow to you
couple’s getaway is on the horizon.
little confused this week.
You’ll
undertake to spend a more significant time with project. the Whether
you buying love. a property or starting a
SCORPIO
people
GEMINI
Rest is essential to maintaining good
health. You’ll You struggle must unwind to create and peace relax between
doing people anything or groups else. with It’s also oppo-
people GEMINI will listen to what you have
business, the stars will align. Many
before
an sing excellent interests. time You’ll to review, find correct the right
to You’ll say. plan a critical project. You’ll also
and words improve to work your miracles time and management
everyone skills. understands each other.
SAGITTARIUS
in front of many people, putting you in
ensure
demonstrate your talents and skills
Make an excellent reservations position now to for get summer promoted.
SAGITTARIUS
CANCER
break. You’re looking forward to an
You’ll It’s expand time to your get customer rid of toxic base friends and
adventure CANCERthat takes place far from
social who circle. are draining Professionally your energy. or within Take
home. You’ll Be be mindful overwhelmed of the with preparations,
to travel. such You’ll as passports. quickly contact a travel
a desire
your some group me-time of friends, and you’ll spoil yourself be responsible
with a natural for organizing therapy an event like a that massage
together or facial. people you like.
CAPRICORN
fect summer holiday. You may also
agency to ensure you have the per-
brings
If you’re sign up feeling for a training more tired course. than usual,
CAPRICORN
LEO
it’s a sign you need to slow down.
You’ll
Self-esteem
bring to
is
life
essential
a business
to achieve
or family
Get LEO enough sleep to recharge your
success.
project.
You’ll
For example,
be proud
you’ll
if you
find
can
batteries. All your attention will be focused on
the means to buy a property or start
convince yourself to accomplish a
specific emotions. You feel a great
your own business.
brilliant feat.
AQUARIUS
need for change. New clothes or a new
You’ll
AQUARIUS
hairstyle find your could perfect be just person what the and doctor
in ordered. love at first sight. You’ll
You’ll VIRGO
fall
take the time to plan a trip for
your You’ll next devote holiday. time You and may energy also to
carve out more time for your social
use a family the summer member to and sign your up for home. a
life, VIRGO even if you feel exhausted and
training You’ll be course inspired that to helps take advance a new approach
career. to life, including learning to
a point of getting together with the
stressed. Your happiness will fluctuate. Make
your
live in the present moment.
PISCES people you love to raise your spirits.
PISCES
You’ll You’ll be have given fun significant at work this respon week. sibilities
at work. Even if you find them
It’s LIBRA an excellent time to reflect on
what You’ll you be like outspoken and dislike. You’ll this week. weigh Be
difficult, LIBRAthey’ll provide excellent
the careful pros and not cons to give at length away any to make secrets.
prospects, You’ll have and a lot promotion to do when will come you go
decisions You could that be are dealing right for with you. someone
who doesn’t speak the same
and methodical approach to check off
soon back enough. to work. You’ll take an organized
language as you, and communicating
with them could prove rather
several tasks weighing you down. Don’t
procrastinate.
difficult.
SCORPIO
You’ll find the financial means to
undertake a significant project. Whether
buying a property or starting a
business, the stars will align. Many
people will listen to what you have
to say.
SAGITTARIUS
Make reservations now for summer
break. You’re looking forward to an
adventure that takes place far from
home. Be mindful of the preparations,
such as passports.
CAPRICORN
If you’re feeling more tired than usual,
it’s a sign you need to slow down.
Get enough sleep to recharge your
batteries.
AQUARIUS
You’ll find your perfect person and
fall in love at first sight. You’ll
carve out more time for your social
life, even if you feel exhausted and
stressed.
PISCES
You’ll be given significant respon sibilities
at work. Even if you find them
difficult, they’ll provide excellent
prospects, and a promotion will come
soon enough.
some me-time and spoil yourself
with a natural therapy like a massage
or facial.
LEO
Self-esteem is essential to achieve
success. You’ll be proud if you can
convince yourself to accomplish a
brilliant feat.
SCORPIO
You’ll do something outside your comfort
zone. You could also accomplish
a brilliant feat and outdo yourself in
the process. You’ll undoubtedly feel
proud of yourself.
SAGITTARIUS
You don’t have to look far to find happiness:
home and family matter most.
Don’t hesitate to gather your loved ones
around the table, if only to celebrate
the arrival of good weather.
CAPRICORN
You can’t keep living like this; change
is needed. You may find the financial
means to embark on a new adventure,
such as buying a house or starting
a business.
AQUARIUS
Getting a bit of exercise will ease your
worries. If you’re in a new relationship,
you’ll feel a strong need for affection
and commitment. However, you may
feel worried about losing your freedom.
PISCES
You must act now to be successful.
You know how to make your dreams
come true. If you’re moving this summer,
you might want to start packing
a few boxes, so you don’t stress out at
the last minute.
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