Category Archives: Cars
Sleep deprivation
As if things aren’t difficult enough, I woke up every 1/2 hour from 3:30 until I finally gave up on the wonderful idea of sleeping at 7:00. Trying to keep track of all the logistics made it difficult to rest. … Continue reading
One of the secrets to my success
One of the principles of success is to plan your day. Here are my plans for tomorrow… As if driving 110 miles to buy a cell phone today wasn’t enough, tomorrow I am going to drive 117 miles to RENT … Continue reading
Foiled Again!!!
I don’t give up easily. There has to be a way to avoid that drive…Aha! I’ve got it! My oldest daughter lives in Dallas. If she could pick it up and ship it to me since she is only an … Continue reading
The Saga Continues
Here is the latest status on Ray-Ray’s Big Adventure… The shop that came and towed my car has a very good reputation. (good news) The T-Bird’s custom suspension looks like it is completely unharmed. If that ends up being true, … Continue reading
In the Middle of Nowhere…Really
Today, I drove 117 miles to Amarillo. Why, you ask? The answer should be perfectly obvious: BECAUSE THAT IS THE NEAREST AT&T Wireless store! Do you understand what I just said? I drove 234 miles roundtrip… TO BUY A CELL … Continue reading
Houston, we have a problem!
I left Albuquerque this morning and resumed the eastward trek. Nearly three hours later, I was 10 miles west of Tucumcari when the something felt strange with the T-Bird. I slowed down… nothing… then a strange pull. I immediately pulled … Continue reading
The Latest Adventure
Here is my solution to the problem described in the last post: I will tow my UNREGISTERED non-operational project car behind my UNINSURED (everyone is closed this weekend) 1979 F150! I hope this is the right decision?!?! I have already received … Continue reading
The best laid plans of mice and men…
Well, my plan didn’t work. I have been here in Los Angeles for the entire week. No one wanted to buy my old 1979 F-150. The auto transport broker has been unable to find a truck to ship my project car. And, … Continue reading
It’s different now that I am here
It is colder here in Kansas than it was in Los Angeles! I realize that is probably obvious but it still makes quite an impression when you experience it for yourself. I mean, I didn’t shiver when my wife or children … Continue reading
