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Kids and Biscuit

December 23, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Biscuit, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATES:  Next updates will be on Sunday 11/25/2011.

Though chilly, the weather was sunny yesterday, allowing for some fun in Biscuit.  Karson (17) and Kasia (15) took turns driving while Colter (13) decided he was fine with riding in the back.  I supervised and drove, while Ann photographed.

The day’s highlight was when I ran out of gas.  In my defense, I knew the tank was low and didn’t want to use up our time running to the gas station and back, so I hoped to let the kids play AND save a few drops for the drive back to the side of the garage . . .

We almost made it.

The kids thought this was hilarious, noting that not only did I run out of gas, but I also got stuck in the ditch.  Ann countered that I only got stuck in the ditch because I ran out of gas.  However, the kids saw it as an ‘and’ situation.  So, I’m sure I will never hear the end about the time I both ran out of gas AND got stuck in a ditch with Biscuit.

Fun times 🙂

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The Book Arrived!

December 22, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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After waiting all day for it, the book finally arrived at 4:45pm.  A knock at the door was quickly followed by my parents’ dog Jill barking at whomever was on the other side of the door.  We quickly ran to the door.  I snatched up the book while Ann raced for her camera.  Mom was excited, the kids were excited, Ann was excited, and I was excited too.  I think Dad was even excited, though if pressed I’m not sure he would admit it.  Pictures ensued, followed by a gift of a pen by Ann especially for signatures (and it’s a great pen, too!).

The only issue I have found with the printing (which is good) is that the Title doesn’t stand out enough, so I will be making a change to that.  Otherwise, it looks ready to go.  Here are some pics from this special day.


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The Jolly & Renault: Competitors to the DJ-3A Surrey

December 15, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old News Articles, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Glenn spotted this unusual competitor to the DJ-3A Surrey.  The seller calls it a Jolly, though the magazine picture below suggests it is actually the Renault (thanks DC).  The one shown below has been in the Newport Beach area for years and was once owned by the founder of Armor All. It is up for auction on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180772628708

Included in the Auction is a picture of a Mechanix article that discusses the DJ-3A Surrey, the Jolly and a Renault Beach Wagon.  I tried to find the original article, but couldn’t.  However, I did the other Modern Mechanix articles about jeeps listed in the posts below this one.  Great stuff!


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