I really enjoyed Neil Diamond's music in The Jazz Singer.

Thanks Andrew!

Thanks Jeff!

Thanks Joseph!

YOUR FIRED!







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I took my driver's test in my Dad's 1967 GMC work van. There were no side windows. Thankfully, the back doors had glass panels, but they didn't help much. I learned how to back up and parallel park with the mirrors.

I was always the guy that wanted to drive the U-Haul truck when I was moving myself or others. The bigger, the better, especially if there was a manual transmission involved. Once I was the "college boy" that was dared to jump into a semi truck cab and move a tractor / trailer across a parking lot. (It was just a dare...not even a double or a double dog.) The brakes on the trailer were set as a joke on me, and I didn't know it at the time. The guy that issued the dare got excited when I pulled the front wheels of the tractor off the ground as I drug the trailer a few feet. (Just give 'er some gas...ok maybe a lot of gas...and release the clutch slowly...just like the manual says.) I wasn't about to let tools trump technique.

One of my cars has a backup camera. It has taken me a long time to trust it. I still check my mirrors and look over my shoulder when backing up.

Oh yeah... @myles wilson, I didn't pass my first road test. The state trooper had an issue with my idea of how to turn a vehicle around and go the opposite direction. I am a work-in-progress.

My Dad borrowed his buddy's souped up 1969 El Camino SS for the weekend right after I got my license. All black, new Chevy V8 350, covered cargo area, shiny chrome, Cragar wheels, T-shifter. I was sure he was going to buy it for me (NOT). My Dad teased me with it for a day before he let me drive it. I rode along while he wound it up in all four gears. When he finally let me drive it, I peeled out of street onto a main road...almost ate a mailbox on the roadside in the process. I received some coaching at that point. It was a growth experience for me.

@jluc @brit @jgreenepa - I'd like to test drive your cars next time we get together, 'specially if there are gears involved.

awesome shave and pic Jim,good morning..

awesome shave and pic Bruce..

Awesome! Just awesome!

Did father of said girl show you his gun collection? You know, for reference.

Thumbs up, Jim!! Satsuma is such a nice scent. Good job, sir!

Great news, Charlie!!

Thanks, Gary!
Good morning..

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the 'stang is an auto unfortunately,it,was used and to be honest i am tired of the hills around here.people just won't leave enough room behind you..but most of my 45+ vehicles i have owned have been "find a gear "4 or 5.. and a V-8 of course..

Thank you, Bruce!

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Thanks Blair. I decided a few years ago to start paying more attention to my health. Been getting annual physicals, have caught up most of my preventive stuff, and I generally try to eat better and exercise more. Guys like @Trigger and @Paul Turner inspire and motivate me as they walk the talk. Kind words like yours are a big help too. Thank you, my friend.

Outstanding shave, Jim! Nice detail swapping out the washer on the brush ferrule.

ahh yes striking similarities....

Thank you, Andrew!

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