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Sept 12, 2022 8:12:51 GMT
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It is a good day. Usually falls on the same day as the American Legion Car Show in Wentzville. So a load of cars come after 4.00pm at which tome Adam had left. Great pics again Grizz ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) looks like an amazing place for a local meet Not bad for the back yard of a guy who began unemployed, with a pickup truck, delivering sand, stone etc. Hard Hard work resulted in this. I love the pond he built too.
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Sept 12, 2022 15:30:44 GMT
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So after the drive in the Hellcamino I headed to Walmart and walking around, smiling at the creatures of the internet scurrying about on their oversized mobility scooters and in their inappropriate, ill fitting gear, some serious misdemeanours seen, but unable to photograph…….. I felt somewhat lonely, tried to call Ed up to say I would come join them at Ethyls in order to buy us all a beer or two, but they had already left. I tried Bryan as I knew he had a job in the area, but no reply….. so drove them1/2 mile over to Ethyls. And there he was, so I joined him, with the intention of buying us a few beers. ![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/mm90/niknakpix/29A51B17-B6DB-4FC3-88E6-2DCB97271F1F.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) I also wanted to get some CROWN beer bottle caps for pistonpopper who had asked me to collect some for him. When I walked in and allowed my eyes to grow accustomed to the lower lighting, I was greeted by a demented shriek of joy and recognition. Seriously, it gave me a silly lump in the throat. Yup, that crazy, lovely, lady who cannot be named for various reasons, SO DO NOT Please had seen me come in, unannounced, and came out from behind the bar that she runs as her solo domain during the day shift, and threw herself at me, in front of a bunch of hard men sitting at the bar counter. Pity to see that the incels on the forum insist on even the direct links to pics of her be deleted and censoring, but hey-ho that’s how we go. I do give up. Once she got dressed and recollected her calm demeanour, she brought me a beer, asking how I was, did I want a plate of wings, (You see, a top host/hostess does not forget this stuff, right down to my preference for spicy but with ranch sauce) I told her I had dinner planned at home, but that if she had a few bottle caps, that would be great. She went through all four the cap catchers and sorted me a bunch of unusual caps for Pisonpopper. ![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/mm90/niknakpix/445C0C57-907A-49B4-AE97-D85AE19AF0AC.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) Not a lot of people would go out of their way to do this sort of thing, knowing perfectly well, there was no real sale at the end of it. ![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/mm90/niknakpix/5CEA8B97-76CB-4467-BF27-DD54C82018CA.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) Bryan ordered a large order of wings to take home, declined my money and eventually at 5.00pm we left. I headed to Roger and Debbie Orf’s where Dennis goes every Wednesday night, to work on cars, tractors, play cards, drink beer, eat smoked deer sausage, and eat Roger or Debbies cooking. Going to Rogers I hit my first ever American roundabout, called a traffic circle. Easy to navigate as we do them all the time, but they are rare in the USA On this occasion, Roger had cooked, adding BBQ pork ribs to a slow cooker of Sauerkraut and red potatoes. Followed by Debbies birthday cake. Seriously, can it get much better? Well………… Yes it can. Sitting at Rogers, belly full of food and good memories. Anyone know what this license plate is trying to,say? More of Rogers toys in a bit.
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Last Edit: Sept 13, 2022 7:56:35 GMT by grizz
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Sept 12, 2022 15:56:37 GMT
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Forgot this pic. In case you want to go there. Rogers pond/lake
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Sept 12, 2022 16:28:30 GMT
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Last Edit: Sept 12, 2022 16:46:44 GMT by grizz
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Sept 12, 2022 17:30:29 GMT
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I think he wants burying deeper than your average person but that is just a wild guess ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) BTW another set of excellent pics, I best not say any more !
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Sept 12, 2022 17:35:41 GMT
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I am starting to like tractors ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) like this one do they do them in half size ?
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Sept 12, 2022 17:51:50 GMT
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I think he wants burying deeper than your average person but that is just a wild guess ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) BTW another set of excellent pics, I best not say any more ! A golfer?
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Sept 12, 2022 18:41:37 GMT
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Seriously, it gave me a silly lump in the throat. this lump grizz... Are you sure it was in your throat? ![(rofl)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/rofl.png) I dare say the over politically correct no more fun RR police should be along soon to edit, or completely delete this comment ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Thanks for taking the time out of your holiday to share your heavily edited highlights with us, it's been great following you along on your travels. And thanks from grabbing me a load of CROWN caps, I appreciate that. Already booking a seat for your next epic road trip adventure.
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retrolegends
Club Retro Rides Member
Winging it.....Since 1971.
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Sept 12, 2022 20:32:57 GMT
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I think he wants burying deeper than your average person but that is just a wild guess ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) BTW another set of excellent pics, I best not say any more ! A golfer? That’s exactly what I thought, I don’t know how well clubs would fit in that Neeeeesan though 😂
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1974 Hillman Avenger 1500DL1992 Volvo 240SE1975 Datsun Cherry 100a flying custard1965 Hillman SuperMinx Rock N Roller1974 Austin Allegrat Mk1 1.3SDL1980 Austin Allegro Mk3 1.3L1982 Austin Allegro Mk3 on banded steels2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible 220bhp TurboNutter1966 Morris Minor 1000 (Doris) 2019 Abarth 595C Turismo (not retro but awesome fun) www.facebook.com/DatsunCherry100a
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Sept 12, 2022 20:45:27 GMT
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I am starting to like tractors ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) like this one do they do them in half size ? 1947 model, one year on;y.
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Sept 12, 2022 20:48:15 GMT
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I think he wants burying deeper than your average person but that is just a wild guess ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) BTW another set of excellent pics, I best not say any more ! A golfer? That’s exactly what I thought, I don’t know how well clubs would fit in that Neeeeesan though 😂 Not very ambitious if he/she adds it as a license tag.
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Sept 12, 2022 20:52:38 GMT
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Seriously, it gave me a silly lump in the throat. this lump grizz... Are you sure it was in your throat? ![(rofl)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/rofl.png) I dare say the over politically correct no more fun RR police should be along soon to edit, or completely delete this comment ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Thanks for taking the time out of your holiday to share your heavily edited highlights with us, it's been great following you along on your travels. And thanks from grabbing me a load of CROWN caps, I appreciate that. Already booking a seat for your next epic road trip adventure. I have a real dilemma regarding a next trip. Had an offer of a return trip ticket to Australia in February for a car show and road trip, expenses paid a few years ago. Told the guys I would take a rain-cheque, as February does not suit my regular day job rhythms. I wonder how many photos I have posted in this thread. 30k views by tonight.tomorrow morning since 10th August……. And a few more pics to post.
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Sept 12, 2022 21:22:22 GMT
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Back home at Dennis’ he had a beer, I grabbed a Dr Pepper. Looking at his small home defence unit, as always, the engineering impressed me. Yes, it is safe. Another toy next to the primary toy for Tripp. I guess he will need to manage the poor quality wobbly children's play pony, then the scoot bike, quads and eventually his small side by side. Another overnight lodger, headed for Las Vegas, bred by Adam’s mum Diana. Subdued for 5 minutes till she got the measure of me……. Then she was unstoppable. Bed time.
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brachunky
Scotland
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Sept 13, 2022 10:42:36 GMT
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I can't begin to comment on all the wonderful stuff you have shared with us bud but thank you for making the time and effort to share this all. I have really enjoyed all the content and lusted after much of it ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) . That picture of Rogers pond did it for me, the simple pleasures, void of all the daily bull~twaddle we live with.
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Sept 13, 2022 11:04:06 GMT
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I can't begin to comment on all the wonderful stuff you have shared with us bud but thank you for making the time and effort to share this all. I have really enjoyed all the content and lusted after much of it ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) . That picture of Rogers pond did it for me, the simple pleasures, void of all the daily bull~twaddle we live with. I am sure that a good few of us have similar thoughts about Grizz's time and effort put into this wonderful thread, which most of us really appreciate. in fact I think we can say that about most of his threads I personally think this road trip one should be nominated for a "thread of the year" award, if such a thing exists what do we think ?
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Sept 13, 2022 15:27:17 GMT
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I can't begin to comment on all the wonderful stuff you have shared with us bud but thank you for making the time and effort to share this all. I have really enjoyed all the content and lusted after much of it ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) . That picture of Rogers pond did it for me, the simple pleasures, void of all the daily bull~twaddle we live with. It is mostly a pleasure. I am still angry and have intense regret for posting at times, but this community deserves more than my ire. American trips are a part fantasy, part reality deal. Sadly some cannot differentiate. Anyone who wanted to see more of Kelly, go look here. wilddog.net.za/threads/grizzs-random-ramblings-and-builds-from-u-k-%F0%9F%87%AC%F0%9F%87%A7-bou-nou-wikkel-wikkel-%F0%9F%9A%80-2021-%F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%B8.127490/page-333Lets hope “they” leave the link alone for all you sinners. The thing I love about Rogers, is that it is a true rags to riches story. Starting with nothing, Debbie worked in a factory on a production line and he at various jobs, till they built the haulage business up. Buying land nobody wanted and creating that paradise. Even now, he and Dennis build everything by hand and their own sweat. That is a great story.
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Last Edit: Sept 14, 2022 13:10:48 GMT by HoTWire
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Sept 13, 2022 15:31:10 GMT
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I can't begin to comment on all the wonderful stuff you have shared with us bud but thank you for making the time and effort to share this all. I have really enjoyed all the content and lusted after much of it ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) . That picture of Rogers pond did it for me, the simple pleasures, void of all the daily bull~twaddle we live with. I am sure that a good few of us have similar thoughts about Grizz's time and effort put into this wonderful thread, which most of us really appreciate. in fact I think we can say that about most of his threads I personally think this road trip one should be nominated for a "thread of the year" award, if such a thing exists what do we think ? You must be joking…… but thanks for the thought. I am the smell of garlic in the house, nobody likes it, but everyone grabs at the last piece of garlic bread. I get rewarded by those of you that take the time to post a comment, question, thank you, PM, or whatever on here. Few more pics to post in a while. Just got in.
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Sept 13, 2022 18:53:08 GMT
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keep posting the pics for us
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I wasn't joking ( this time )
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thomfr
Part of things
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Trying to assemble the Duett again..
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Sept 13, 2022 20:11:10 GMT
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Great stories! Grizz for president! Thom
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73' Alfa Giulia Super 64' Volvo Duett 65' Volvo Duett 67' Volvo Amazon 123GT 09' Ford Focus 1.8 20' VW ID4
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Sept 14, 2022 13:18:29 GMT
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Glad you had an awesome trip grizz thanks for sharing with the community, some great stuff in here. If people could stop pretending they're some kind of victim here because a simple request was made to keep it mainly about cars, that would be great. You're not teenagers, you don't have to invent hurts to be interesting. This thread IS already interesting and fun. pedalcarjoe We used to do annual awards, but they kinda turned into a popularity contest, and people that would put in lots of work on informative threads (events reports, builds etc.) would lose to people that were just more popular. So we canned that (was the same with best car and various other categories too). Right I've got a show to sort out, hopefully have some more time to catch up with the rest of this thread after, I'm still back on page 19...
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