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Thursday morning breaks and Steve and I head out for breakfast at Presley's in Jonesboro with a group of his regular friends, including Dick Valenzuela.
Having been speaking to Dennis overnight and early morning, we decided to have breakfast while Dennis climbed on the Battle Wagon to the Dodge dealers who had not yet touched or looked at the car. And then see what transpired. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgibu13iw.jpg While at breakfast eating our extra helpings of American bacon I get a call from Dennis. Suffice it to say he had called the dealers and raised hell and pi$$€d off some people. They would look at the car and call me on Steves phone when they had something to report. So we finished our breakfast and about 6 coffees each (free refills on everything in the USA) and Steve asked me to go off with The Bandit while he went to barber school for his weekly haircut and wet straight razor shave and facial. Yes we later ghee, but I guess a lifetime in the military, even with the latter part as a civilian in various think tanks etc, will make you continue your habits. So Dick and I went off to see Duke at his shop in the Chevy. Again, impressed with the mans car passion Proud papa. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pss1kcsyiq.jpg Duke runs a window tinting business to pay the bills, but is known primarily for his conversions. What struck me most, was just how tidy and orderly his whole shop was. For once I did not take any pics of his work. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psycr6r2rj.jpg We spent an hour or more there and then got a call from Steve on Dicks phone to call Dennis about the work in Jonesboro..... confused? Anyway, it seemed the car would be ready by 12.00 for collection. But before that we popped in at another communal friends shop to take a look at his build..... no photos, but again, complete mind blowing work. All new steel. His main business is RV Services. Saw this beauty out in the yard..... Swinger anyone? http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfnxa0qxb.jpg From there it was across town to Barber school to collect Steve, who was still mid shine and polish. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6eklwfd7.jpg Getting prepped for his straight razor shave. Part of a very old ritual to him, which I was quite envious of.. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssq8bn7o5.jpg Once Steve was all smooth and seriously officer looking, we headed to collect the car in his truck. $358.00 for a temporary bypass to get me mobile again. I felt a hand over my mouth and my trousers being yanked down.......... When I offered to pay, Brandee said it had already been settled, she did not seem very interested in me, maybe just busy. Any mechanics out there....? [img width=1024 height=768]http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/niknakpix/2015%20Continues/AFC6BF0E-5B28-4AA8-8414-EEAC2B2160E7_zpszggk33iq.jpg[/img] Once we got back to Steves place it was quick packing, consult three SatNav to find the shortest way to do 275 miles back to O'Fallon to Dennis' place before dark. We hit the road after filling the Challenger and buying lots of Jerky, Mountain Dew and other treats. I followed the Red Toyota........ http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbpzc3f4p.jpg We only stopped once for a toilet break at Cherokee Falls and kept to the speed limit, as the road has its fair share of enforcement officers We came through/around St Louis just in time for the Friday afternoon rush, and except for one surprise junction at which point I was leading with the SatNav, I almost got Steve killed as he came to a halt after my sudden departure onto the i70 in order to follow me, and also then later he left the road to go fill his truck, and we got him later again when he called Hanna on her mobile for directions..... http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pseytsx5az.jpg Phewwwww.... At last, Dennis' driveway. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pshciuptci.jpg At this point Imwas alone, Steve would get there 30 minutes later, after we went to meet him at the motorway intersection to guide him home. Unpacked, I relaxed for the first time in three days, as it was Dennis' surprise birthday party, which he had still not realised was being organised. He thought all along that everyone was arranging for Debbie's birthday surprise. He had gone and bought them one of her bucket list dreams...... For Saturday morning. Anyone care to guess what it was??? In the mean time everyone was able to prepare for the birthday party of a lifetime, for an amazingly well liked and loved man. Bedtime now. |
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Rian you never stop amazing me. You could be all alone fall off a log & land on a new friend. You have some of the most interesting trips. I among many others enjoy your exploits. Keep it coming.
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Guess its a lot to do with attitude and perception. Quick update for those waiting to hear more. After unpacking on Friday night, Steve in his usual smooooth style was chatting to everyone and it started with Hanna, Adam's fiancé who were building a new home on land they bought adjacent to Dennis' place. Cinch the dog was around too, as always. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psj31cxbqz.jpg Discussing who knows what... http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqjahurcg.jpg Later into the workshop, more cars and life. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps2zidrczg.jpg McMurphy had seen these in Europe somewhere..... http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pshanb9h2g.jpg What happens when you are trying to push 850 plus horses around a bend in order to win a race and end up high in the fence poles. One of Adams best moments. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psibwp8fbt.jpg Of course I had taken the Challenger on the road trip, rather than the Hellcat, due to consumption concerns..... When we came back, this was the look I got...... 707 angry ponies waiting to be let out of the coral. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psryi61tpm.jpg Bedtime by 11.00pm and up early. My view from my bedroom on Saturday, clearly I was behind on the preparations that were in full swing. Debbie's daughter in law, Katie, her sons Jason and Bryan, Adam and Hanna were all on the go, getting the prep done while both Dennis and Debbie were keeping each other busy for the party later in the day. These people did an amazing job of preparing and getting everything just right. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psymvd7dsk.jpg Back to Dennis' main birthday prezzie for Debbie. Bucket list, early morning Hot Air Balloon trip. Photobucket having a hiccup http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psu6q4fh8s.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psk5xndtyp.jpg Happy Debbie. Almost 25 years together, and still some surprises left. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pslie2pv3u.jpg Life is good. |
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You are quite the story teller ,thanks for always taking us along .
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Count yourself lucky we are not sharing a few beers. Photobucket playing silly buggers earlier. Couple more pics from the baloon trip. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pst7g6nyny.jpg Going up and up http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbdtyqek0.jpg Nothing like seeing the sunrise from up here. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9q7kqhnj.jpg Back at the house it was a hive of busy preparation. Getting the shop emptied and ready for the party. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps90x10ivg.jpg Note the flag out front Random stuff like ice, beers, food, tables and chairs coming in. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psiwv2qiac.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvemccvzg.jpg Can you say Beer truck. And people brought their own pack to add to this lot Yes it was going to be a good party. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pstucdpz83.jpg All for this guy. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvwhiclns.jpg Once this was all set up by 11.30 it was time for me to head out and pick up Steve from his hotel and then 20 miles down i70 in the Challenger to Roger and Debbie Orf's yearly garden party. This before 3.30pm when Dennis' party was to start. Driving down i70 and Photographed by Bryan Daunter. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5ig42ajm.jpg I hope you are ready for about 70 photos of hotrods and trucks in a guys back yard. The kind of guy who casts a concrete Burn out strip for his friends to come and do burn outs in whatever they bring on the day. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psohcm3i3l.jpg Back later. Lunch break over. |
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WELL..!!!
YOUTUBE IS BACK ON TRACK...!! This means I can post a random load of short car related clips. If it is of no interest, then just scroll right by. Starting up Adam's Sprint car on Friday just after I got tgere. Running on pure Methanol it is rather eager. Rumble Rumble... Iver at Lake Ozark Racing track they had three classes. Modified, Late model and Sprint cars. Anyone who knows the sport better, please feel free to elsborate and clarify. Hot laps. I think this is Modified Late Models And the main reason for being there. Sprint car Hot Laps. Fetching and buying more Methanol in the Mule. It does not last long. Sight seeing around the pits with Dennis in the Mule. There is a lot of money out there. Over at Donnies place in Strawberry I recorded a hummingbird in slow motion at the sugar feeder. More clips later. |
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I have a few random pics to throw in as we all have different interests.
As well as a newly uploaded short clip of Dick Valenzuela's pickup that he is busy fine tuning. Modern motorvation from a man who keeps up with the times. His next build with a small block 5.0 Ford motor. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pshvwjin7a.jpg And one I missed earlier. Dick the driver...... Hammer down in the 32 As I mentioned, he builds his cars to go flat out and last. Not scared of breaking them http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psssppsgs9.jpg I sadly never made it into Steves shop this time. The man was running me all over Arkansas to showme various projects and shops. Which I am thankful for but still gutted we ended up racing the clock to get back to St Louis. Perfect size small retirement shop. Filled with good stuff. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnccelhgj.jpg One of Marty's toolboxes. Yes. Envy. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psivxvumcr.jpg Certainly not hit with this. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5grdudxa.jpg Saw this at the gas station on Friday night. Dennis says they are common and cheap. Tell you what...... I would roll in that vs my Focus. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswywvhbyy.jpg Later dudes. |
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Sooooo.......
Roger Orf, remember him from last years trip? The man likes wide tyres, very wide, and has a few cars with them. He has a picnic or is that garden party for Rodder friends every year, supplying chilli, cooked hams, beer and this year a newly cast concrete strip for friends to come and do burn outs. This is next to his little self built lake. Photographed last year when I went there the first time. This is the sunset view over his self built lake in front of his house. You drive over the dam wall on the way out. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psh16kisdb.jpg This was a cut up shell a year ago that Dennis and Roger brought back to this condition, still not quite done, but it runs its 440ci motor happily. When Steve and I got there, we were early, greeted like long lost family by Roger and Debbie, we parked up and watched cars roll in and roll in, while enjoying the Orfs' hospitality. ROGER ORF the man http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxddasewm.jpg Some of Rogers toys http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfegfbue7.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pshsl6b179.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psey6x6vgw.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps2spvbkzu.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdy494sbl.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pskuo4lvpd.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pstqgazb3m.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7tclww74.jpg More in a bit |
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I just got caught up on your trip but now I need a nap. Keep it coming.
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Man ,one day I want to join you on one of these trips .You get to meet the coolest people and see the coolest things .I love it all .
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Just showed Katy the knives from your uncle that you gave me. She was very impressed with the trout fishing knife. Thank you again for the knives and also all the truck parts. Massively appreciated. Quote:
People will want to speak to you, simple as that. You have a great legacy to share. SO..........?? Are you guys all car-ed out ? Or ready for a load more friends at a picnic? Barnfind. Horn on it came from Illinois http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psaz3va7co.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqtntnz1x.jpg Very fresh, very new burn out strip. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psohcm3i3l.jpg And then they started to come in. First car to arrive. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psuqgqdfdg.jpg Love the backrest detail http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps52yxhrrc.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pskfvosuwf.jpg Another one of Rogers cars that Dennis painted, for his granddaughter http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswtdqbxpx.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswtdqbxpx.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqaewuled.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps3on4lxwt.jpg TBC |
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I don't about you Grizz but I would have been walking in some Tall Cotton being at that Party! What a Bunch of nice Cars.
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One family from new. Original Ford colours, correctly replicated in the full restoration. This was a stunner, driven to the picnic. Seems the tractor had a very interesting past, which included some naughty teenagers. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psf88d5cbg.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqjglasd2.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psayq2i72b.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pscfvkzgwg.jpg Real,80's feel to this. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psmffx01vv.jpg This belonged to Willie. Absolutely lovely car. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdnnaci9r.jpg Sooooooo much WANT !! http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psrrxognqm.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psewqtwibu.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbuzd9pt4.jpg This car belonged to Dennis years ago, sold it when Adam went to college. It is absolutely magnificent. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psywyxuzbe.jpg 10.00 pm..... Bed time. More tomorrow. For those who hang in there. |
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I will be impatiently waiting .
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Availing myself of Rogers hospitality, I had some of the ham, and then also some of his Chilli, and it was good.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psq8puifr7.jpg And the cars kept coming. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pshbsw3gqc.jpg Then this Alcohol fed brute came in.. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbg8fzzq5.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps3ozdtcs5.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9kqyy5fx.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgk6kpgn9.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psncux6dlw.jpg Bucket list Gasser http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pszgmucxak.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pskhbtfbnu.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps34lpnahm.jpg |
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Love the tractor name. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxmqsaudp.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvmof684t.jpg If you look carefully, you will see just how the alcohol makes you sweat on the scoop. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psyjrrvekv.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pskmcshk9x.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psj0md4hij.jpg Unusual beast. Diesel Land Cruiser, from Canada. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pskzhqcp11.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssikzm9bz.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps8cnp5kgf.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvfeyvesf.jpg |
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http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psi4fmu0db.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pscyuto15o.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps2pbbxozh.jpg Photobucket is really being a dick today. Keeps freezing, refusing to copy etc. Almost done with Rogers picnic. Next will be headed back to the real reason for the trip. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psp8nnhgk9.jpg Roger coming to try out his own Burnout strip. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswudxvtic.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps0h31z5om.jpg At this point, Steve and I had to get back, and hit the motorway back to Dennis' place, where the party was already going well. I think that people expected us to do a Burnout as we drove over the concrete strip to leave, but I would not pull another mans motor through my butt, even though Dennis did call me a ***** last year for managing 26mpg in the Challenger. I will post up a bunch of random short Burnout and arrival videos later for those of you that may be interested., Now headed to Thomas Cook to exchange what was left of my Dollars after the last 12 days. TBH it surprised me that I have any left as I spent as and where I needed to. Later guys. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5ig42ajm.jpg |
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ROGER ORF's Picnic
Random V8 clips. Some random mini burnouts. I would imagine the new concrete is very grippy. Trust some of these make you smile. Or grin madly. |
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When we got back to Foristell and the party was well into its swing.
Parked up the Challenger and Steve and I joined in. First worthy spot........ Redneck beer cooler. This was for real. Baby stroller with built in beer compartment Jesse's patent. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps80ezvaa1.jpg Up closer. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7wfpjbfz.jpg Funny what a few creative editors and motivated minds can do to a working Race car Workshop in a few hours. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxc2c2z8y.jpg People travelled over 200 miles, or 300km to come and join Dennis and Debbie for their birthday party. Pretty impressive the following he has. Dennis's Mum and Dad, and his cousin from Jonesboro who was going to drive me up if the Challenger did not get fixed in time. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psazcfivf3.jpg Some of the usual suspects, including Adam, Clancy and Thomas,and Jesse. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psan8pheco.jpg Katie, Debbie's daughter in law, organiser, photographer, great mum and wife...... Racing as usual. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psozrmzfut.jpg In his Golf Kart was Donny, and friends. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pszrfv98cn.jpg And his daughter Danielle's dog Diesel....... What an awesome dog. Two licks and your whole face is wet. Loved him. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqa47zge3.jpg Amazing food all round. Dennis and Debbie asked people to bring side dishes rather than prezzies, as they pretty much have all they need. Rob Jackson did a Cajun Boil. He and his team were certainly magicians in the cooking department. This cooker sooooooooo does not get the flavours they managed to capture. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps3zcx16fk.jpg Dennis' NASCAR based C10 drew attention all day as well. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psviqajjmx.jpg Makes for a good place to post your beers. |
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Looks like I am posting up too much, got you guys dazed and confused.
More pics. Dennis and his baby sister. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psquipwyqq.jpg Thomas' truck and his drag racing car. Seems race fuel runs in all of these people's veins. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspm9nszdq.jpg Sweet Sweet Debbie. Mother to Jason, Bryan and granny to Skyler Katie and Bryan's daughter. Invited me when I could not come, but I also felt responsible to her when I got a windfall from the tax man giving me back some cash they had taken off me the year before. Plus a small bonus. Money so well spent, to be with friends and make even more new friends. Loyal people. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psus9i0a1v.jpg Live music, all day and late into the evening, not your usual 30 minute session followed by a 30 minute break, nope..... nonstop. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psljvauc6s.jpg Jack Hossack and his clan came in some of his Long Roofs. Low low low. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psmrnmdjyv.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psaw38pwrm.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdy2ylbmo.jpg Engineer in the house. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgasrmzvu.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvozlgjpw.jpg Can you guess who?? http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswvlkf5ie.jpg Amazingly, it just went on and on, and we did not run out of beer. |
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Looks like everyone had a great time .
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As the night got longer and later, people left to travel where they had come from.
Tyler is another of the guys I met there, he is part of the family, and his lady friend Kelsie Great people all around me. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqaa5iqad.jpg By very late I got to model one of Dennis' prezzies that he got from Scottie. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps21jgnubz.jpg Eventually we all went to bed and Inguess by midnight the party was over. Next morning, we were all up early and Debbie made us a quick little breakfast..... http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psu0ofbpal.jpg Outside it was time to clear up the yard, packmup chairs, tables, mobile beer coolers, etc etc etc....... Move cars, race cars, trucks etc about. Almost there. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgnilgynr.jpg By 10.30 all order was restored and Dennis and I jumped into the Dually to go to a local Estate Auction. American Pickers anyone? Yes, it had not slowed down for me. More stuff to do and experience. This trip just kept getting better Life certainly is good. |
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So after all the clearing up got done, Dennis and I jump in the Dually and run down to a "local" estate auction of collectibles.
Truck taken just in case either of us see something. Filled up and Jerky bought just in case we get snowed in, we head out. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psromoptbs.jpg The auction is done by a professional company and fast paced as there are so many individual lots. Some items price silly low, if they are your thing. Like 50's school desks for $3.00 each. But then a six pack vintage Coke cooler hit over $200.00 It puts into perspective the crazy prices we see at car shows in England. Maybe the profit margins are not that big. Signage makes good money, regardless of condition as there are always entry level collectors who just want and need stuff and pay higher prices than the pro's would. When we get there its clear there are some serious buyers who know the inventory. Trucks, many with car trailers fill a very large field. Closer to the actual yard there is a very large catering trailer selling food and drinks and another trailer that is the registration and payment office This is organised. Of course we walk in and it is shoulder to shoulder with punters, some serious, some just out to look. Now I have to make it clear to those of you actually reading the script as well as the photos, the stuff you see here, is the scrap from one mans collection, the "B" and "C" teams are still in all the sheds, and then there is his collection of top end stuff that would qualify for the "A Team" Yet a lot of this stuff is great, and some to a collector would just be bulky debris. Time for a photodump again. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psi3dg5qpw.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4s5wdsf0.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pstalvyfou.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9tui8wza.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdojnkbbf.jpg Too many to choose from. Rare to common, modern and real vintage. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psrhfsptgq.jpg Absolutely love this side by side. Take a close look at the design. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psiauxgmlv.jpg A few Trailer loads of smalls, from glass preserve jars to school desks, masses of steel pressed and cast toys. All individually sold items. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psmvolw5sn.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pskykqq9j5.jpg And cars, nothing I needed that desperately, but all guaranteed to sell. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6nilvgwz.jpg |
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http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswaduk9kf.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps397krvcu.jpg Mini Coke cooler in top left of pic on trailer made over $200.00 http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psisszlpqi.jpg Waltons anyone?? http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgfid8iek.jpg What beauty in design. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssnr8xfnu.jpg This is the mobile auction wagon, tannoy and PS systems, all sorted, gets moved around to each pile or lot, so handlers and auctioneer and secretary can see it all. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqucuvprh.jpg Magnificent. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps3krcqtna.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pscu5tub5h.jpg Dennis and I stayed for about an hour, watching people pay more than what we were prepared to pay for most stuff, we had purporsefully not registered as bidders...... then we left and headed home. You know the fever can get you. Back home after midday, Skyler, Dennis' grand daughter wanted to ride her Pink four wheeler....... So grandpa helped with the helmet and mum Katie rode around the yard with her. I loved what my camera saw at this point. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psigfmzsgf.jpg Got to be Beer-0-Clock somewhere soon ehhh?? More in a while. It is now Sunday 13.00 and we have a 4 year old whizzing around on a Pink quad and there is stuff to be done. Later. |
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Barstard system.
Just when I completed a write up, the iPad deleted the lot. I hate the blooody thing at times. So now photos and less talk. We went for a ride after the kids and grand daughter left. SUDDENLY MY HOLIDAY WAS ABOUT TO GET A WHOLE LOT BETTER........ http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbmvk8hsy.jpg Dennis has a long hedge, wood, call it what you like, along his one boundary. It had Honeysuckle, barbed wire fences grown into trees etc and very unruly red Cedar trees. Looking a bit like this. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps2t6ruy6b.jpg The trick is to go in on hands and knees, cut out the barbed wire bit by bit, then trim back the Cedar and the. Use the bucket on the tractor to strip the Honeysuckle followed by pushing it all onto the large Fire pile. One of the things that works well, once you cut down the trees a and branches is to pull and guide the lot while the tractor pushes from behind. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pshazaqvkq.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pse7zgx9o2.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdqsobywf.jpg And real sunshine too. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psmcm0lfvf.jpg Resulting in this kind of finish. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspysh8qgv.jpg After the tools were packed away We had a beer with Donny who came to fetch his golf cart that broke down the night before. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswhjqwtgn.jpg Helping hand. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgx9xftlh.jpg Jobs done, Dennis loaded up,the cart with cold beers and we headed out. Now it was just after 5pm on Sunday...... Where did the time go?? http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psykmzsup7.jpg |
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Beers replenished, we rode over to a neighbours farm to check out the hunting hides and paths they had created on 200 acres of farming and hunting land.
Despite it being my last night or afternoon in the US, I felt such a strong affiliation with these people, real people, honest people who had taken me into their world. Dennis is the consummate host and friend. During this trip, I had learned more about him and his totally unselfish and generous ways. You would have to go a very long way to meet another quite like him. Off into the Soy bean fields. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4q9ljwwm.jpg At one point I made him stop and reverse to this thistle.... Look at the second from bottom left flower..... http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfkqqlbfx.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pscppqjjt3.jpg Neighbours pond. Seems they are only tenants, but have put masses of work into the land they do not even own. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psjawt0hg1.jpg Then we headed home as Debbie had bought, you better believe it....... 2.5 inch thick mature fillets on Saturday for Dennis to cook. With amstrip,of streaky bacon around the edges held in place with a tooth pic, theymlitterally fel apart on your plate, cooked to medium rare. I had a Rum and Pepsi to celebrate my last evening. Thinking this was it. But not Dennis...... Nooooooooo Gary who we met at the auction on Sunday morning had bought a few things. So,after dinner, armed with more beers, in the golf cart, we headed into the sunset, a few miles away. State of the day when we headed out. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psrlqmwyq1.jpg Have I mentioned adventure?? Or that things just never are boring around Dennis or any of his mates?? Seen me dirt farm road connections, then asphalt. Hammer down http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psjk9wui7s.jpg Eventually into the estate where Gary lives. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pslhdij8dq.jpg Gary, all round good guy, plumber by day. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psaja4dbmc.jpg His son Paul's pride and joy. Cutouts..... http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psjern1pcr.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pstxfcgoq1.jpg More in a while. |
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You have more fun than should be legal but so glad you share with us .
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This is true John, said it before, I could get arrested for some of the fun I have. Last bit, sadly....... As you can see by the lack of light in the video above of Paul's truck opening its cutouts, time is irrelevant in these parts. When friends get together, that's all it is..... A great time. Gary is restoring a car his dad raced 20 years ago. Seems everyone around here has race fuel in their veins. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psumacixhr.jpg Not yard art. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswv3g4tcp.jpg Some of his auction lots. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqnaxkfso.jpg The man also has a bunch of 70's small capacity Japanese motorcycles stashed safely in his garage. More envy. I know that if there was one car I saw the last two weeks that I would love to own....... Seems this is NFS Check the video though to realise why I need this in my life. Can you say Patina again? http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psb6oxzs6l.jpg At some point we decided it was time to take the golf cart and get home, it had been a long day since Friday morning. And some of us needed to open the shop in the morning. Monday loomed ahead of us. Out into the dark with a 20 candle power illumination, where my mobile phone have a lot more light than the cart did. Adventure you say. PS. This is a BEER COOLER http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psessl655b.jpg And this may not be everyones taste. Saw these on the wall as I went to my room fir the last time, late on Sunday evening. Tired but massively content. Debbies son has produced these and many other blockbuster shows. Not bad for a small town guy making it big in the city. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnaw86cm2.jpg |
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Monday Morning Dennis was out early to work.
When I woke up my first thoughts were that it was my last half day. BUT THEN I REMEMBERED LAST YEAR. Anyone not aware of this..........?? http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psyiifqsxn.jpg But more importantly...... This still waited. https://youtu.be/P7cFiE_CWMY Anyone still about? Stand by |
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Im still here and standing by .
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Good man !! SO IT SEEMS PHOTOPHUKIT DOES NOT LIKE OUR KELLY OR HER PHOTO FROM LAST YEAR. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW IT DECIDED THIS (And deleted her photo everywhere including the original post) ANY IDEAS ?? So back at Dennis' place I got up, did some internet surfing, packed and organised my baggage. I had to bring back a set of rear brake shoes for Martin's '65 C10 and some other bits, so Adam gave me a spare backpack to use as my allocated hand baggage, along with my travel backpack. Once all was kind of sorted, it was time to head out as I needed to go do some final shopping at my favourite store...... Walmart. Up to now I had purposefully avoided using Adams Hellcat SR/T for commuting and holiday driving due to the 17mpg it offered on a good day. 707 hungry, angry horses eat up a lot more fossil fuel than the 550 horses of Dennis' Hemi Challenger, and on the back of a recovery truck for 50 miles, it increased my overall mileage even more. Adam had been telling me almost daily to take the Hellcat out and to use it, and if I broke it, we would just fix it. So today this was my view...... Leaving the farm. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pscf3wqyrn.jpg Headed back after my shopping trip, and being very sensible with it, I realised that this is an amazing piece of brutal engineering. I could never exploit more than a third of its potential. But the grin on my face in the dark cockpit of this car started to hurt after the first hour of driving it. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psaboefizv.jpg Did you note the fuel prices in the photo above. Possibly some of the higest that had been seen here in many years. Today was also the 11th of September, a somber day in Americas history, and Dennis' birthday. I had seen someone's gateway when we went to the auction, and as always, clocked it and stashed it in my memory for another day. Today. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psotcfeivk.jpg Thank you Adam for letting me use this incredible car, freely. It has ticked an obvious Bucket list item, I had not even realised I had. At 12.30 Dennis came back in the Dually to pick me up and take me to the airport. We had to pop in at Mittler Bros Racing to check the metal work of the truck they were rebuilding again. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pszbru9rka.jpg New steel down this side and the whole rear bed on the other side. I love this stuff. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psprf4qbwy.jpg From there we headed down the i70 toward St Louis, via O'Fallon where I picked up eye drops at Walgreens, then on to his Mum and Dads home where she had offered me another decoy duck for my home. I love these things and other older traditional stuff We also saw this guy..... Keeping up and passing traffic. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4w5evtfs.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6irmywr9.jpg Everywhere we drove, flags were at half mast, in respect of all the lives lost and injured of 9/11 http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssp2ir2qb.jpg And then the moment I had waited for...... Oooopppps...... No RiffRaff served here. It is really a very good place, check out what Mr Google says. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvpoipffz.jpg Yup....... http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psh9angnoa.jpg Headed out for dinner now. Later. |
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Fire away!
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I would be thrilled to pay that for gas ,ours is $2.79 per gal .
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We saw it jump 10 cents a day. |
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Ours went up about $.50 per gallon before the Hurricane that hit Texas and has not gone down since .
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I would also be thrilled to pay $2.79, i filled up last night and (according to my currency calculator) paid $6.91 :waah::waah: It's a good job my daily driver is a girlie "Euro box"
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