9/04/18
I drove past this between Salida and Cotopaxi on State Highway 50 in Colorado. I had to turn around and tell whoever that I stood with them totally assuming I was correct. I was and got the biggest hug of appreciation for doing so.

From my understanding, there are close to 3000 children being held around this country after being seized from their parents at the border.

Many will never see their Mom and Dad again because Republicans are totally evil.

You bastards!

11/27/11

Back Being A Chevy Man Again

I say that a lot and that meant a lot when muscle cars were important. This is a Chevy and it was not purchased because of that but for it's size and condition.  You never know for sure what you really have until you get it home and really start looking it over and so far there have been no real surprises and that's real good.

The rear transmission seal leaks but that is easily repaired and I'm having the tranny serviced and it can be done then. This is a 1990 and in 2000 with no add- ons  these cost 52K. It's a popup and Westphalia like but better.
 

Everything so far works and functions well. Have not had the cowling off to look over the motor. 117K and these are noted for getting to 300 consistently. It rides and drives very nice and the previous owner made quite a few nice little tweeks inside and maintained it better than just good. 17mpg like he said and I believe it's not going much higher if at all.


The water system has not been tried. If it's warm again tomorrow that's next. The furnace works great and it has a hot water heater as well. All kinds of problems can crop up with these things but I have a feeling this will all work too. It has both  grey  and black water holding tank and the bathroom and all of it for that matter is clean and actually usable. I'm into small anyway but it will not get used much if at all. We'll see.  

So I'm a Chevy Man again and looking forward to getting away later this month to the southern California desert. I wanted to be able to stand up and be warm and comfortable at the same time. Gas mileage is a bit of an issue but when used the plan is to stay for a while at places visited.

I am very fortunate to be able to do things like this. Very much so!
Posted by One Fly at 5:44 PM

10 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 27, 2011 9:06 PM

    Fly, the unit looks pretty nice, really hope it works OK for you.

    Tim in KC area

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  2. ChristopherNovember 28, 2011 12:22 AM

    What is the name of the little town on your header?

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  3. One FlyNovember 28, 2011 7:42 AM

    That Christopher is Albuquerque,NM.

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  4. ChristopherNovember 28, 2011 9:29 AM

    Really? It looks nice. Small and manageable.

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  5. One FlyNovember 28, 2011 9:37 AM

    500K live there. It's a pretty decent place to live I believe. When I took this picture part of the reason for going was to meet these three guys who blog from there. It was a good time.

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  6. turquoisemoonNovember 28, 2011 6:09 PM

    Gosh...almost missed this. Congrats!!! Think you're gonna love it.

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  7. Terry and LindaNovember 28, 2011 6:25 PM

    Your header is WOW!!!! And great for you...it looks fun and now you can say....California or Bust! Just like the rest of them.

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
    http://deltacountyhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com

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  8. One FlyNovember 29, 2011 8:01 AM

    Ther's a lot going on here TMoon and the water system got tested and all works as well. Minor issue with gray water holding tank. This will get treated very nice.

    And Cali is where I'm probably headed some time later next month Linda.

    Thanks!

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  9. P M PrescottNovember 30, 2011 8:13 AM

    I used to have a Westphalia. It was a cold mf in winter. This looks really nice. There are times when I get stressed out with the wife, kids and grandkids I envy someone like you that can get away from it all and enjoy themselves.

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  10. One FlyNovember 30, 2011 8:31 AM

    I had one too and you bet it was cold. Cold going down the road too. It's possible to regain that fairly inexpensively Patrick. I learned a lot before I made the decision to get this. I think it will be okay. You never know. Everything works except for the ac and cruise and have been there yet and hoping to get lucky with simple fixes.

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