Category Archives: Cars
Our second try at a second car
Our car dealer called me on Wednesday night to tell me that he had three cars that he thought that I might be interested. Today, I bought a second car for our family for the second time. It is a … Continue reading
Not quite so fast
Cakes got a little disappointing news today. The “little” mechanical problem on the VW Cabrio convertible turned out to be more complex than originally thought. It looks like I am back to looking for a second car.
We might have scored!
One of the keys to prospering financially is not letting people take your money. I might have had a major long term financial success today! I have been looking for a reliable, economical car for quite awhile. To be honest, it … Continue reading
He’s finally legal
There were several delays before he got his day in court. He had to be rejected by the people of California. Then he had to suffer the same hardship in Kansas and Missouri. But finally, by a four to three … Continue reading
She passed!
I got a little older today. I do realize that this happens every day that I live… However, it was brought home to me with special force today because I took our youngest daughter to get her driver’s license. Yes, … Continue reading
A completed project
We had a scheduling conflict tonight… my son and youngest daughter wanted to go to the school football game. I however, wanted to take my wife out to dinner, so… My son decided to take the old F-150, named Wild … Continue reading
A chip off the old block?
They say that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Well, tonight, I don’t know if that is such a good thing. My son is making new seat covers for our old, beat up F-150! I mean, he has … Continue reading
Happiness is a good mechanic!
When I left my wife in Kansas City last August, perhaps it was unfair, but I told her that one of the first things that she needed to do was to find a good mechanic. Well, one year later, I … Continue reading
The Trip to Fargo
The trip went well. The weather was beautiful. The SuperCrew got 20 MPG and drove very well. Also, I picked up some key parts for the T-Bird in Minnesota and still made it to Fargo. This recent string of emergency … Continue reading
Here we go again
I’d like to say I have no ego left, but that is evidently not true. I took my old F-150 in for service. Since my wife and son are both out of town, I had to stay at the shop … Continue reading
