Tag Archives: Wild Bill

Helpin’ the little lady

Posted on 12/11/2008 by RLW3

My wife called me this evening to see if I was going to pick up the kids from school. I told her that I was just leaving the storage facility and couldn’t make it in time so she went to … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on 09/24/2008 by RLW3

My son turned 18 today. Just like his father, he forgot that fact so his boss scheduled him to work tonight. But, having had much practice at making lemonade (you know, turn your lemons into…), we decided to surprise him … Continue reading →

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A completed project

Posted on 09/05/2008 by RLW3

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 →

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A chip off the old block?

Posted on 08/31/2008 by RLW3

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 →

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God thought that I was right!

Posted on 07/17/2008 by RLW3

There is a tremendous irony to my dependable, old truck breaking down this afternoon. My wife is leaving for California for one week. She will visit her parents for a few days and then join two friends in Big Bear … Continue reading →

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It’s a great truck!

Posted on 07/17/2008 by RLW3

I towed the T-Bird to the painter’s house without any major events (other than locking up my brakes once when the car in front of me unexpectedly stopped at a green light!). I met the painter’s neighbor. Very friendly guy. … Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished

Posted on 05/31/2008 by RLW3

I pulled into Kansas City at 10:00 last night… In the last 6 days, I have driven 2900 miles to complete a 1600 mile trip with gas at its highest price in the history of these United States. I have … Continue reading →

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On the road again

Posted on 05/30/2008 by RLW3

I woke up at 7:10 (Pacific time), hurriedly showered, ate a good breakfast at Denny’s and got to Quality Tire and Lube (or is it Lube and Tire) at 8:10. Hmmm, that’s strange…The sign says that they open at 8. Well, … Continue reading →

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I’m too late…thank God!

Posted on 05/29/2008 by RLW3

I got back to Tucumcari with my rims in time to get them put on the T-Bird and get it out of the shop. Phillip at Jack’s Towing moved the car into the garage and put the tire on the … Continue reading →

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The Latest Adventure

Posted on 05/24/2008 by RLW3

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 →

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