NormB
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Took mine out for a ride now that I’m about 90% certain the power steering hoses are holding, air’s all bled.
Stopped by AOR’s place for a few minutes to take a look at his “new” M998. Looks like he got a good deal. I see the “upgrade wantsies” look in his eyes. Gave him a dash light bulb and some seals for his brake lights to have on hand. Hope to use his parking lot/driveway to get the winch cable installed that’s been hanging on my garage wall for a year.
Got groceries at Giant, found an 80-something year old guy standing by my truck when I came out. Long conversation. Him a retired Army combat engineer, Korean war era, stationed in Bavaria too, although 30 years before I was, coulda stood there all day. Thanked him for his service, he returned the compliment.
Told him about the upcoming event at Cal Ripken stadium/Aberdeen and he got all excited.
Like the WW2 vets befored him, separated by just a few years, he’s one of a dying breed.
Heck, I worked with innumberable ‘nam vets when I was on active duty, those guys are looking far older than I could imagine.
In the words of one of my Nonagenerian patients, veteran of Omaha beach, “ain’t none of us getting any younger, doc.”
Going to head out again tomorrow, push my comfort levels a bit. Then change the oil when I get back.
Who knows who I’ll meet next?
Stopped by AOR’s place for a few minutes to take a look at his “new” M998. Looks like he got a good deal. I see the “upgrade wantsies” look in his eyes. Gave him a dash light bulb and some seals for his brake lights to have on hand. Hope to use his parking lot/driveway to get the winch cable installed that’s been hanging on my garage wall for a year.
Got groceries at Giant, found an 80-something year old guy standing by my truck when I came out. Long conversation. Him a retired Army combat engineer, Korean war era, stationed in Bavaria too, although 30 years before I was, coulda stood there all day. Thanked him for his service, he returned the compliment.
Told him about the upcoming event at Cal Ripken stadium/Aberdeen and he got all excited.
Like the WW2 vets befored him, separated by just a few years, he’s one of a dying breed.
Heck, I worked with innumberable ‘nam vets when I was on active duty, those guys are looking far older than I could imagine.
In the words of one of my Nonagenerian patients, veteran of Omaha beach, “ain’t none of us getting any younger, doc.”
Going to head out again tomorrow, push my comfort levels a bit. Then change the oil when I get back.
Who knows who I’ll meet next?