Kind of a somber reminder of just how old we're getting.
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Morning Cup Of Coffee And Weather
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Indiana has some representation here....James Dean. The 50's culture certainly had an impact on his ol' stompin' grounds.
His home is just about 1.5 hours north of here, the town very much embraces him. In the fall (Usually during the CICO) Gas City and Marion Indiana has the "Ducktail Run" which celebrates the Car Culture --- and the 50's/60's are WELL represented.
According to one person I know, its been claimed 'Lil Bastard is back in the family's hands --- not sure I believe it, but her story was at least interesting...maybe someday it will be seen again.
Tour 931
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“Live wild, die young and leave a good looking corpse,” James Dean
Sweeney
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Beautiful home....
Speaking of beautiful, I'm jealous of the campers this weekend --- at least in Indiana. Breezy, but perfect temperatures today. I'm honestly jealous.
We started "prepping" for our next trip -- hopefully, we get a little of this. While we have had some down time, another week would be very nice. Talked to a friend, and I htin kI'll have one more "guys weekend" in November. Too far to tell, it all depends on weather.
I need to get a beverage or two, steaks, and probably a few canned goods. The nice part is, our destination is a 15 minute bike ride from the park --- Perhaps tomorrow I attempt to get the bike carrier...
Speaking of beautiful, I'm jealous of the campers this weekend --- at least in Indiana. Breezy, but perfect temperatures today. I'm honestly jealous.
We started "prepping" for our next trip -- hopefully, we get a little of this. While we have had some down time, another week would be very nice. Talked to a friend, and I htin kI'll have one more "guys weekend" in November. Too far to tell, it all depends on weather.
I need to get a beverage or two, steaks, and probably a few canned goods. The nice part is, our destination is a 15 minute bike ride from the park --- Perhaps tomorrow I attempt to get the bike carrier...
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A beaut. Colors are perfect!
Sweeney
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Another glorious day here. 49-77 degrees, and sunny. Skies are a stunning azure blue...but oddly, the leaves are still green with only a 10% color...Oddly, my large maple has a 'Y' and only the one side is changing color --- the other is still green. Weird.
We're still prepping for our trip -- Since we'll be gone for a full week and two weekends, I'm struggling to figure out what to tell my parents. Both have dementia. Mom is pretty bad...she remembers just a few seconds at a time now. Dad is better, but only a hour or two with extreme confusion about people and relationships. When we travel for a weekend, I can "sneak out" by telling him I am working on a large project then (as always) keeping in phone contact. But 9 days is going to be difficult.
Lastly, my jeep has been acting badly. The jeep guy (All he works on his jeeps) said he thought the engine sounded good --- we're going to focus on the flex plate. When did these stop being flywheels? He even had one in stock. So, hopefully I hear from him in the next couple days. If not, old reliable, the subi, will be our chariot.
We're still prepping for our trip -- Since we'll be gone for a full week and two weekends, I'm struggling to figure out what to tell my parents. Both have dementia. Mom is pretty bad...she remembers just a few seconds at a time now. Dad is better, but only a hour or two with extreme confusion about people and relationships. When we travel for a weekend, I can "sneak out" by telling him I am working on a large project then (as always) keeping in phone contact. But 9 days is going to be difficult.
Lastly, my jeep has been acting badly. The jeep guy (All he works on his jeeps) said he thought the engine sounded good --- we're going to focus on the flex plate. When did these stop being flywheels? He even had one in stock. So, hopefully I hear from him in the next couple days. If not, old reliable, the subi, will be our chariot.
Tour 931
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Sorry about your folks. They have been flex plates for 40 years.
Sweeney
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F/A-18's are buzzing the house. Blue Angels are in town. I assume today is VIP day, as they are doing repeated passes and I'm a quite a ways away from 'the box'
Yup --- its Airshow weekend. The sponsors have decided its worth $150 to park your car....PLUS...admission to the show.
You can't walk in. Guess where I'd love to be....but wont' be this weekend. BUT, I am going to be traveling a little bit....may not be around much. Enjoy the silence
Yup --- its Airshow weekend. The sponsors have decided its worth $150 to park your car....PLUS...admission to the show.
You can't walk in. Guess where I'd love to be....but wont' be this weekend. BUT, I am going to be traveling a little bit....may not be around much. Enjoy the silence
GlampingOn
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Spooky!
Tour 931
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It is that time of year.
GlampingOn
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Somehow that tractor makes me think of this...Another view a few hours later.
Tour 931
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It’s 15F and sunny this morning. Glad I winterized both trailers. The remote sensors tell me it’s 27F in the garage and 42F in my class A motor home. I have it set at 42F so it warms up quickly. I use it as a game room for watching football.
Time for tea. This morning it will be Oolong.
Time for tea. This morning it will be Oolong.
Nice game room! We're in Munich but were still able to enjoy the Vikings/Packers game last evening (7pm start here) via our Tablo DVR, which allows you to connect remotely and watch either recordings, or live broadcasts. Still a little warmer here (50's-60's), but I winterized the CI before we left, so should be safe.
Enjoy your time in Munchen!
Tour 931
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Thanks. It sure wasn’t much of a fun game to watch.
Took a bit of the sting out of the Lackluster Bear's play...
