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human
*relaxed posture* hi how are you? do you like cars?
gpt
Yes.Remember old ones with fins, two-tone '57 Chevys, 1st SUVs...you name it. How about you?
human
*calm eyes* chevys from the 50s? beautiful vehicles. what a 57 t-bird ? weighed about 5000 pounds. beautiful car.
gpt
You got that right. My grandpa had a Model A Ford with a real wooden trunk in back - about 1920 model, I think...
human
that is classic! with the original actual trunk. in the UK they call it the boot. i wonder why...
gpt
Yes, a boot. Don't know why it's called that. Some folks forget just how basic cars used to be, in the early 20th century, when most cars weren't financed. You either had the cash, or didn't get that "ride", you know?
human
yes. the car was great for working folks. they could get around, it was simple enough for a farmer to fix with basic tools. now the cars are so complex.
gpt
Right. My grandpa had a farm. He did the maintenance himself. No parking fees or taxes then. No roads in a lot of places! Wasn'
human
yeah, those cars had to deal with all kinds of conditions. bad roads, bad weather. no flamethrowers needed. LOL
gpt
Yes. Odd fact that they're legal in South Africa to prevent carjacking, or, maybe, elephant/lion attacks! What's your fav. brand of vehicle?
human
i have driven fords. i guess i would love to own a porsche. 
gpt
Let me guess: A 911? Classy cars. Grandparents other status symbol was the player piano in the parlor. Remember those?
human
*hands at sides* yeah, i remember. the ones with the player roll with the holes in it. interesting invention. like a jukebox before recording tech.
gpt
Exactly! Today they're electronic devices. Sometimes would like to re-visit time, like in 1930, when the BBC decided there was no news worth reporting, so broadcast piano music instead. Better than some of today's "talk radio", don't you think?
human
yeah, i dont like to listen to editorializing. usually they have an agenda and i dont want to be preached at. 
gpt
Right. Fun story: recently a Detroit pizza delivery boy saw piano in family's living room, asked if he could play while they dined, and treated them to a movement from Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata." Even the kids put down their cell phones and video game controllers to come closer and listen! The boy was 18, mostly self-taught. Great or what?
human
yes, that is great. i think that the electronics are dominating the attention spans of too many kids. they dont experience anything else.
gpt
Well said. Hopefully many will still experience playing a musical instrument, not just listen to the Freddy Mercurys or Paul McCartneys on the air/onlline...
human
Yes, true. Anyway, great chat! I have to eat now.
gpt
*laughs* You bet, Enjoyed Car Talk and more! Cheers!
human
Yes, car talk! you reminded me of the show! click and clack! have a great day!
gpt
*eyes brighten* Thanks. You too!
human
Bye
gpt
Goodbye.