FINALLY the US Steel lockout is OVER! Vote last night was tight, but they decided in favor of the latest offer. Now everyone can get back to work and life can hopefully get back to normal. I know it was hard, but watching my old man do whatever it takes to make ends meet during the lockout shows just what it takes to be a man who provides for his family. Hopefully I never have to be in that situation. But If I am, I hope to have the strength to handle it as well as Dad did. It may have nearly killed him as he can’t work like he’s 20 anymore, but he is still standing. I think he deserves a visit to the mouse house. Only 40 days to go!
Katie and Brian’s house is coming closer to completion. Seems to be more of a never ending project then my bug, but it’s getting there. Nearly livable now. Hopefully another couple weeks and all will be done.. Or at least enough to move them and their new fur-babies in. Oh, right. The fur-babies. They adopted a pair of spaniels. CUTE little buggers. Archie and Reggie. Both black with typical spaniel looks. Did I mention cute?
As mentioned above, Florida trip is coming up soon! As is Katie/Brians wedding. Where did this summer go? At least both the wedding and trip are nearly sorted all out. Both should be a good time. Can’t wait! After seeing the kids in the Disney store last night, I’m afraid they may totally lose their minds in the Magic Kingdom.
With the trips coming soon, that means summer is coming to an end 🙁 Despite all attempts to slow down time, school is fast approaching (my little baby is starting Gr1… Seriously). We had a lot of fun this summer. Didn’t do nearly as much as we’d have liked but it was fun anyways. Also go to knock out a couple ballparks on the MLB list. 36 hour tour and we can now knock Baltimore Oriels (Camden Yards) and Pittsburgh Pirates (PNC Park). Wish the kids could have made the trip, but I’m pretty sure they had more fun with Grandma then they would have in the Jeep for nearly 30 hours solid over 2 days.
Been able to do lots of driving in the bug this summer. So nice finally being appraised, insured and have the car at a point where I can simply go to the garage, hop in, turn the key and go. Makes all these years of tinkering worth it. Only real tasks left to do are to add bumpers, new carb(s), new exhaust and some interior additions. Hopefully get at least the bumpers knocked out this winter officially finishing the exterior look I have had in mind all these years.
Nothing new to report from the rest of the fleet. MINI, Wrangler, and CBR seem to behaving. Jeep gave a little troubles this summer, but warranty fixed that right up. It’s really funny owning a convertible and a motorcycle. As soon as you buy ‘open’ vehicles you find yourself becoming a meteorologist. ANY day in the open air : Is a good day. When was the last time you seen a motorcycle or a Jeep outside the shrinks office? Exactly 😉
Enough for now. Time to shower up and head over to the park for the town end-of-summer festival. Until next time. GO YANKS GO.