You can reach Sue at (314) 452-3685 or (314) 726-2032. You can write to her c/o Rose Holt, 905 Barnard College Lane, St. Louis, MO 63130


Den is having some bad days. He had made enormous progress in physical rehab since his stroke but yesterday and today seems to have given it all back. We hope this is a temporary situation, one of the cyclical 'downs' you would expect under such circumstances. I will update as often as I can because I know a lot of people are concerned and are praying for the both of us.

A practical matter of concern: On October 30, just four days before he was stricken, Den bought a new car. It has become distressingly apparent that we need to sell the car ASAP. Neither of us can drive. Our medical bills are skyrocketting, and we can ill-afford it. I am posting the particulars here in case a Dear Reader might know of someone in the market for A Very Good Deal. You see, Den purchased the car using the GM Discount Privilege for eligible relatives I have from my days at GMAC. Selling the car before the six-month required ownership period could mean I will lose the privilege, but in my discussions with a GM representative an exception may be possible because of the extraordinary circumstances.


Anyway, the Car and the Deal:

Pontiac Grand Prix, 2005 Model, four-door sedan, black with dark pewter leather interior:

MSRP

Base Price.......... $26,560
Power Sun Roof.......... $895
Auto Dual Zone AC.......... $275
Leather Trim Pkg including
heated driver and front
passenger seats, leather
appointed seating, leather
trim pkg.......... $665
Premium Audio Pkg includes
in-dash six-disc CD
changer, 245 watt monsoon
nine speaker system .......... $695
Aluminun Wheels .......... $275
Competition Group includes:
P225/55VR17 Performance
Tires, 17" Aluminun Finish
Wheel, Magnasteer II, Stabilitrak
Sport, Tapshift, 3.29 Axle Ratio,
Trip Computer, Head-Up Display,
Red Painted Brake Calipers .......... $1395
Destination Charge.......... $660

Sub-TOTAL .......... $31420

Extended Warranty .......... 1500 [Transferable, if
new owner wishes]
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TOTAL .......... $32920


The car has less than 1,000 miles.

Our sales price: $29,810 with extended warranty; $28310 without extended warranty

The car will be stored at Midwest in St. Louis until it is sold.