The first stoppage is the hardest- November 20, 2007 I suspended Marge's insurance a few days back. Which means she can no longer venture out onto the streets. I know it is going to take me a few months to get everything fixed properly, (front and rear brakes, emergency brake system, front steering, windshield wiper motor, turn signals and hazard flashers, door windows - all need attention). Most of this stuff is original equipment and simply worn out. After all of this, she will still look like hell, but should be safer to drive around...http://truckindaddy.blogspot.com/2007/11/first-stoppage-is-hardest_20.html The first stoppage is the hardest- November 20, 2007 I suspended Marge's insurance a few days back. Which means she can no longer venture out onto the streets. I put it off for a few days, but I know it is going to take me a few months to get everything fixed properly, (front and rear brakes, emergency brake system, front steering, windshield wiper motor, turn signals and hazard flashers, door windows - all need attention). Most of this equipment is original equipment. So after all of this, she will still look like hell, but should be safer...http://truckindaddy.blogspot.com/2007/11/first-stoppage-is-hardest.html Her time has come- November 9, 2007 Thursday I used Marge to haul a bunch of tools and my tiller to The Talker's school for a Gardening Committee re-do of the front flower beds. On the way over I realized that I can no longer put off the brake system. Some jerk cut in front of me to pull into the post office. He almost ended up with Marge's 40 year old grill in his rear bumper. I did not stop in time, it just really lucky that he was carrying enough speed to get the heck outta the way before impact. Instead, Marge slid on...http://truckindaddy.blogspot.com/2007/11/her-time-has-come.html The Princess rides again- November 6, 2007 The Princess and I drove Marge out to the north side of town this morning to pick up some barrels to build our rainwater collection system. While we were on the road Marge hit 46,000 miles. Good job, old lady.39 years and 1 month 46005 miles = 98.1 miles a month or 1177.2 miles a year on average. But she manages to do a lot less than that now a days.http://truckindaddy.blogspot.com/2007/11/princess-rides-again.html Cruisin'- November 4, 2007 Yesterday I excavated my garage and found a 1968 Chevrolet truck underneath a pile of toys and camping gear.It seems like I had almost forgotten about Marge. So she and I have been bonding for the past 2 days. After giving the once over and checking fluids, we cruised the neighborhood for a while on Saturday morning. Another few miles Saturday evening and a run to church this morning have topped off the weekend.I am sure there are things I NEED to be doing, but none of them make me smile...http://truckindaddy.blogspot.com/2007/11/cruisin.html |