Not a particularly restful evening

...especially when you have to write a check.

But, my blue boy is home. I'm referring to Harrison, my pickup truck. We had a bit of a fender-bender a month ago--rainy afternoon, I stopped in time, the person behind me didn't and pushed me into the car ahead of me--and he's been in the shop pretty much since then. New bumpers, a new tailgate, new spare tire hoist. In addition, there was some outstanding body work--a few scratches, dents, and dings--that I had meant to have worked on for over a year. Had those taken care of, too. Harrison looks very spiff as a result, pretty much like a new truck. I've had him for almost 8 years, and if I keep him garaged I should be able to keep him looking like new for another 8.

Now I get to go through First Scratch Trauma again. Oh goody.

We don't sell vehicles in my family. We give them names, drive them until they can't be drove no more, then stand in the window and cry as the wrecker hauls them away.

Not a particularly restful evening

...especially when you have to write a check.

But, my blue boy is home. I'm referring to Harrison, my pickup truck. We had a bit of a fender-bender a month ago--rainy afternoon, I stopped in time, the person behind me didn't and pushed me into the car ahead of me--and he's been in the shop pretty much since then. New bumpers, a new tailgate, new spare tire hoist. In addition, there was some outstanding body work--a few scratches, dents, and dings--that I had meant to have worked on for over a year. Had those taken care of, too. Harrison looks very spiff as a result, pretty much like a new truck. I've had him for almost 8 years, and if I keep him garaged I should be able to keep him looking like new for another 8.

Now I get to go through First Scratch Trauma again. Oh goody.

We don't sell vehicles in my family. We give them names, drive them until they can't be drove no more, then stand in the window and cry as the wrecker hauls them away.

Name change

Not me.

A few weeks ago, I mentioned my discovery of a band named Astaire, a brother-sister duo from Brazil. Well, apparently the estate of the late Fred took exception to their choice of moniker, because they were compelled to change it. They are now known as Blondfire, and they've an acoustic EP for sale on iTunes and other e-outlets. If you like 60ish chick singer pop tune-like stuff, give them a listen.

I really like them.

Name change

Not me.

A few weeks ago, I mentioned my discovery of a band named Astaire, a brother-sister duo from Brazil. Well, apparently the estate of the late Fred took exception to their choice of moniker, because they were compelled to change it. They are now known as Blondfire, and they've an acoustic EP for sale on iTunes and other e-outlets. If you like 60ish chick singer pop tune-like stuff, give them a listen.

I really like them.