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Monday, Sep. 26th: Water, Reining & More Raining

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My niece Holly showing us around SMU’s stables and arena.

On Monday we hung around the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Today we are heading for Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (See Monday’s post here: http://www.ewillys.com/2016/09/26/goodbye-west-texas-hello-wet-texas/)

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First we went south to Fort Worth. My mid afternoon we were back at the motorhome. Then, we left for Dallas for a few hours.

On Monday I had a carefully orchestrated plan, had being the operative word. Things went awry early in the morning. First, was learning that the Cowgirl museum and Bowling museums in Fort Worth were closed on Mondays. Drats! Then, someone who she remained unnamed announced she didn’t want to go to any more museums. Oh, the joys of travel companions! But, then we discovered that the Fort Worth Bureau of Engraving and Printing was open on weekdays. Everyone was fine with that, so we were off (two hours later than planned).

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As we were getting in the car, we realized that our shirts were appropriate for Texas.

Before visiting the mint, we decided to head downtown Fort Worth while traffic was light to see the Fort Worth Water Gardens. They turned out to be really cool!

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One of the park entrances.

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Heading to Baton Rouge Today

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We are heading to Baton Rouge on an unexpected adventure. More on our adventure tomorrow.

Meanwhile, I found this at a nearby Buc-ees.

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I Was So Tired Last Night That …

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…. I managed to schedule this morning’s update on the wrong date. And, it was just the simple update below:

We had a very slow start yesterday for reasons that shall remain in confidence due to the sensitive nature of the person who slowly got ready, delaying our departure, and who was not Ann nor I. The slow departure kept us from spending as much time as we’d hoped in downtown Fort Worth. More on that tomorrow.

Later on in the day, the two fast morning-dressers went out on their own and had a lovely afternoon meeting with Jesse and Andrea Ybarra, then a wonderful dinner with my niece, who is feeling the affects of being away from home as a Freshman in college. Our timing with her couldn’t have been better.

When we returned to the motorhome, I received an email that may lead to an incredible jeep-related opportunity, which could change our travel plans slightly. I’ll know more later today.

However, right now (that would be late Monday evening) I’m exhausted, so this is the only post for Tuesday morning. Stayed tuned …. I will post Tuesday afternoon if our travel plans change.

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Jeep Parts Thompson, PA, Auction October 1st

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UPDATE: **SOLD**

All kinds of jeep parts will be available at this in-person-auction.

Super Lg. Qty. Of Antique Jeep Parts For 1946-1970 Years (Selling @ 11:30AM): Parts For CJ’s, FC’s, Pickups, Wagons, Etc. Including: Rear Ends, Fenders, Doors, Grilles, Asst. Body Parts, Steering Assy.’s; Eng’s, Blocks, All Kinds Of Body & Eng. Parts; CJ 3b Frames; (2) FC150 Frames; 68 CJ5 Frames; ‘46-‘49 Wagon Frame & Roof; L-226 Wagon Frame; FC 150 Grille; Many Other Parts- Something For Every Antique Jeep Enthusiast; NOTE: Separate Auction Selling Jeep Parts Only Starting @ 11:30AM. ”

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2016 Southeast Willys Jeep Get Together

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UPDATE: The event is this weekend!

Will Springer is holding the first annual Southeast Willys Jeep Get Together October 1st, 2016. If you want to know more, check out his website or contact him via email or Facebook:

E-mail: wills@southeastwillysjeepgettogether.com
Website: http://www.southeastwillysjeepgettogether.com/contact-us.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southeastwillysjeepgettogether/?ref=bookmarks

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1959 CJ-3B Redding, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE **SOLD** Was $6500.

Bill spotted this 3B. It appears to have a classic California jeeping bumper. I ran across an ad for these in one of my old Four Wheeler magazines.

“Willy’s Jeep CJ 3B. 20 miles on rebuilt motor, new tires & wheels, new seats, set up to tow, new wiring, new fuel system and new break setup”

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1943 MB Fair Oaks, CA $8000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(11/11/2015) Appears to have a reversed roll bar with the front loop tied to the back loop.

“This jeep has a 1989 302 Ford 5.0 fuel injected motor. ARB high output compressor with ARB front and rear. Older 8000 lbs warn winch.(higher rated than newer warns) I have replaced and upgraded too much to list. Call or texted if you’re really interested. Would consider trade for a commuter vehicle it motorcycle.”

http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/5795767407.html

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1943 MB San Luis Obispo, CA $9500

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The body looks rough on the passenger side. It has the wrong windhshield and rims.

“1943 Jeep Willys MB. Current registration, clean title. Starts and runs great. I do drive it on weekends. New tires, windshield and seats. 12 volt with rebuilt starter and alternator. I had hoped to fully restore, but plans have changed. Drive train in great shape. The body work is next.”

http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/5793798439.html

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