CUAgain

Yesterday I wrote out checks to three different tax offices representing the 7 different taxing authorities that have managed to define their existence by collecting money on the percieved value (that they determine) of my home.
I own my home. I have to pay them for the privilage of keeping it. Something over $3000/year now. This [...]

When I woke up this morning I felt fine. By afternoon my chest was a little “scratchy”.
I’m working nights this week, so, at work, by 11:00pm I felt like I’d been hit by a train.
Full blown chest cold/flu stuff. Aches. Pains. Sudden violent cough.
Boy did THAT come on fast. The bubonic, ebolic bird flu [...]

Had several Valkyrie riders come and visit the wife and I at the Old Vic this weekend. Glad to see them!

Left to right…Speedo, Rainmaker, and Thalas’shaya.
‘Twas a cold day for a ride so they spent some time inside, warming up and swapping stories.

Great to see you’all (technical Texas term). I look forward to the day [...]

Ricardo Montalban died today.

Link to news
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Daniel Meyer

I do so love digging the pieces of shrapnel from badly designed or manufactured parts out of my engine….

Oh, the black stringy thing is Dodge’s version of vacuum lines…and is made of hard plastic that cannot stand up to the environment in the engine compartment. It will shatter if you “flick” it with an index [...]

Ever wonder what a $38 automotive thermostat looks like?
I sure did. Had to order one for my truck. They usually cost about $8.
Well, here is is. Gotta admit…wierdest looking engine thermostat I’ve ever seen…

The interesting thing is…it does not appear to really be a valve…those that have seen regular thermostats will wonder…like I do…just how [...]

(best “Speedy Gonzales” accent)
“My truck…she is broke…no?”
(end accent)

Yeah, so I’m a “Speedy” fan…and I know it’s politically incorrect to be one. I’ve heard all about the stereo-typing. But…not to put too fine a point on it… “political correctness” doesn’t interest me in the slightest…and I’ve never been particularly worried about stereo-typing mice anyway (heh heh).
Anyway, [...]