Over The Hill Gang , Old Farts with Young Cars

[hotrodsally]

Originally Posted by monicatomokc

During my 5 year stay in Duluth, I always wanted to go East to visit the Michigan UP and go to Mackinac Island to see the Grand Hotel, but never made it. A goal to achieve in retirement, when ever that will be.... Made it as far East to Bayfield, WI and a trip to Madeline Island. Yep, pretty countryside up there. Have a good trip!!

Wow! Bayfield WI and Madeline Island - my family made that trip and the ferry ride when I was 10 or 11. I remember thinking it was pretty cool to drive the car up on a barge.... I left MN at the end of '83; don't recall the last time I'd been to Duluth other than family trips as a kid to the north shore...

I seem to remember big mosquitos up there.....

[StentS]

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

The call to Mitsubishi was a breeze! Dropping Mitzi off tonight, no charge if, indeed, it is the accumulator (I'm sure it is...) and if it isn't, they'll call before touching anything else. No hassle at all... whew!

Good news .... let us know how it turns out ....

BTW I have always called those things Mitsu - Bash - Me for a reason ....

[69supersport396]

Ever have one of those days where everyone did their best to irritate you?

[With envy]

Originally Posted by skipinminn

We ate untill the tummy's hurt LOL Now next weekend off to the U/P. Mi. So beautiful up that way

Give my regards to the Keweenaw, and the beloved setting of my youth, Copper Harbor. And have a pasty for me!

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

Gary, I like the composition with the family in the background, too... I was actually telling Rob that it looked like Ladybug was looking at them like dinner... LOL!!

Great pics... I really love the one with the sun setting behind Dragonfly.

I actually have two (would post them, but I don't have them at work), and they're both cool on their own merits. The other one is closer and has more detail, but doesn't include the long shadow.
I had trouble deciding which one to use. They're almost the same, and yet they each give a very different effect. I'll try to post them when I get home, and see what everybody thinks.

Originally Posted by SSBUSDRVR

Good morning all Lots of catching up to do. Apologize for not dropping and saying hello the last few days. Wouldn't know where to start.
Don't want to rain on anyone's parade this morning so will leave it at that Once get some stuff done,chill out and relax will be back to catch up and laugh a little.

How've you been, buddy?! Kinda missed you around here!

Originally Posted by monicatomokc

During my 5 year stay in Duluth, I always wanted to go East to visit the Michigan UP and go to Mackinac Island to see the Grand Hotel, but never made it. A goal to achieve in retirement, when ever that will be.... Made it as far East to Bayfield, WI and a trip to Madeline Island. Yep, pretty countryside up there. Have a good trip!!

You need to go! And make sure you get to the Keweenaw on your way there. Go along Lake Superior too! Whitefish Point and maybe the Soo (Sault Ste Marie) before dropping down to the Straits.

Originally Posted by hotrodsally

Wow! Bayfield WI and Madeline Island - my family made that trip and the ferry ride when I was 10 or 11. I remember thinking it was pretty cool to drive the car up on a barge.... I left MN at the end of '83; don't recall the last time I'd been to Duluth other than family trips as a kid to the north shore...

I seem to remember big mosquitos up there.....

Never mind the mosquitos, it's the dreaded little blackflies that will drive you nuts!

[hotrodsally]

Originally Posted by With envy

Give my regards to the Keweenaw, and the beloved setting of my youth, Copper Harbor. And have a pasty for me!

Wow, the only other time I've heard of pastys was when some friends and I were in the UP for some early-spring skiing in 1980 (we watched the US Men's Hockey Team win Olympic Gold). We skied Ironwood, Indianhead, and my fave of all, Blackjack. Those were some goooood eatin'!

Speaking of food, does anyone have any experience/opinions with Turkey Fryers?

I'm having lobsters delivered and I know I don't have room on my stove to cook 10 of these babies and I was considering getting a Turkey Fryer and using it as a cooker/steamer.

Any opinions?

[Hudson]

Had more Hot Cars than a lot of members are years old. Wouldn't trade growing up in the 60's for anything. We older guy and gals can still hang with most drivers, street or track. We like our music loud also, that way we can still hear it.

I have just joined and the knowledge you youngsters have is amazing.
My Camaro is a 12K miles 2010 Indy Pace Car. I started to buy a GT500 but didn't like the way it drove, fast but rough and for the same amount of money spent I can make the Camaro faster.

[RubyCamaro]

Welcome aboard Hudson. This is a great place to hang out. We understand each other here pretty well. Nice Camaro! It just gets better from here.


I need grief therapy. :( They are changing my dance exercize class to too late for me to go. I started going to that one in Nashville because the ones in my town moved to so early I can't make it there in time after work. So............ now there is no aerobics, or zumba, or any dance/exercize class I can make it to. Maybe it is what I need to push me to more weight work, but these classes are more than calorie burning to me. They are my stress management, my fun, my group therapy. They push me to be consistent & make me happy. Now I am sad. :( I will look around & see if I can find something else that is at a time I can make it, but it is not looking good.
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[Ladybugsmom]

Originally Posted by StentS

Good news .... let us know how it turns out ....

BTW I have always called those things Mitsu - Bash - Me for a reason ....

Never. Buying. Japanese. Again.

Diane, I love the Equinox, too, but won't be buying now - don't want another car payment if I can help it... There are also a few things I don't like - the turning radius SUCKS!! One of the best thing about the Mitsubishi is that it turns on a dime - tight parking spots are never an issue, and less than 24 hours into driving the Equinox, I had parking problems. Also, the LTZ package isn't as nice as it should be for the price. My hubby's Silverado is an LTZ, and it is luxurious. The Equinox just didn't get the same level of LTZ... But, maybe later on when Mitzi kicks the bucket for good, I'll spend a little more time looking around and find the perfect Equinox for me.

[phantom]

1950 puts me at 61, grew up when Rods, Muscle Cars, and cheap gas were a reality. Us "Old Farts", buy hot cars, stay in shape, celebrate our past with respect, and are ready to make this country strong again! When we're not worried about the future we party, brag on our Grand Children and drive Hot Cars! Oh Ya, and every day is Saturday!

[RubyCamaro]

Hi Phantom! Yeah, that pretty much covers it, except some of us have not gotten to the point of retiring yet.................counting the days though!

[SSBUSDRVR]

Welcome aboard Hudson. This is a great place to hang out. We understand each other here pretty well. Nice Camaro! It just gets better from here.

Ditto Welcome This place is great therapy.

Jan Start your own class on your schedule and show the youngsters how it is done. I hear you have taught a few a lesson at the Strip.
Congrats on the LittleLeagueTeam's trip to the Final. Those kids have memories of a lifetime and they played one for the ages when they beat CA in the Semi.

LBM glad you got your SUV fixed and saved a lot of $$$
Beach photos were great and the weather didn't throw a curveball at you.

Wow, the only other time I've heard of pastys was when some friends and I were

Oh man I was thinking of something different when I first read this. Bad Mikey.

How've you been, buddy?! Kinda missed you around here!

Bad then good then inverted now good. Do you enjoy Rollercoasters?
Loved the Beach pictures. They were fantastic Glad you all had a great time together.

[skipinminn]

I could of retired two years ago! Just not ready and Have a great job and enjoy going to work still. So until I'm ready I'll just keep buying toys and Keep going to work LOL Not such a Bad thing <<<<< Now that I know how fast my present car is I'm looking at a v8 vert LOL might be time to sell the Harley

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by skipinminn

might be time to sell the Harley

Keep the helmet

[SSBUSDRVR]

Keep the helmet

+1 We'll expect to see a picture of you with it on in your new Vert shortly. Goodnight all. zzzzz.