Today was supposed to be a photo of our new trailer hitch. Not so much. I won’t comment yet, except to say a) Greg is on the case, & b) never piss off the quiet ones. They will eat you alive. Meanwhile, your thought for the day. ~~~ I don’t own an umbrella. I hadn’tContinue reading “Things You Don’t Think About – Umbrellas”
Category Archives: Automobiles
Arbitrary Decisions
Massive life-changing decisions? No problem. Which college? I’ll apply to a random handful & pick the one with the best name that is farthest away. Uproot my life and follow this dude? Cool. Expensive, but mid-level and ultimately arbitrary decisions? An eternity of debate. Buying a saddle? Is this brand better than that brand? New?Continue reading “Arbitrary Decisions”
Between The Rear-View Mirrors
My version of a between-the-ears photo. What We Need A Truck For Buying hay. Although Greg can fit an astounding number of bales in and on a VW Jetta. Second vehicle. Jetta is going back to VW. Greg gets Fiat. I drive truck. Dump. It’s per load, so better to have big loads. Also, keepsContinue reading “Between The Rear-View Mirrors”
Milton’s Chariot
Finally! What We Bought & Why Ford – Good experience with previous truck. I like the sightlines in the Ford. F250 – We could tow with a F150, but we would be topping out the range. Gas – As a dedicated towing vehicle, diesel. Since I will be sashaying about, gas. Extended Cab – Didn’tContinue reading “Milton’s Chariot”
ISO Truck
We are being dragged, kicking and screaming, towards ordering a new truck. What we want is simple, a 3/4-ton, extended-cab pickup, probably a Ford, capable of hauling a gooseneck trailer. Doesn’t exist. Dealers carry striped-down work trucks or fancy, 4-door, leather-seated, lux wagons. The used market has a few. If the price is reasonable, theContinue reading “ISO Truck”
Gratitude & Complaints
Of course I know my accident could have been far, far worse [Report, Not]. Of course I know the right thing was to stay home from the show. Of course I know that being rear-ended means I need to be extra careful with the possibility of neck and spine damage. Can’t I be wistful onContinue reading “Gratitude & Complaints”
Show Report, Not
Saddle Seat Wednesday I did not ride at the second Winter Tournament show last Saturday. Car accident. No transportation. I’m fine. The accident happened Thursday night, with no traffic, on a major four-lane road. I was driving harmlessly along, heading home, thinking about stopping at the grocery store to pick up canned cat food. TheContinue reading “Show Report, Not”
Virtual Brush Box 