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LONDON IS ONE OF THE BEST TOWN TO VISIT. FEW PLACES THAT WE SHOULD TAKE A NOSTALGIC PICTURE IS AT THE HARROD..THE PLACE FOR THE RICH AND FAMOUS SHOPPING AREA... AND AT CENTRAL LONDON FOUNTAIN!!!
THE OLD LONDON TAXI WERE STILL IN SERVICES IN LONDON!!!
THE PIGEON..OR THE LOVE BIRD'S WERE EVERYWHERE IN THE LONDON'S TOWN. IT'S LIVELY..! AND GIVE COMPANION TO YOU!!
Over the 1500 miles, my 323i was averaging 32.6 miles per gallon. Not bad, Not bad at all.
by the 2 weeks end I think we'll have driven over 4000 miles. Hopefully I won't exceed the 15,000 mile oil change by too much.
Yes I change the oil every 15000 miles. My car's over 142000 miles. No issue, no oil burning at all.
The paper filter doesn't look so hot after 15000, so I changed out the oil filter around 7000-8000 miles. not the oil though.
I recently changed the valve cover and I gotta say, it was super clean inside, no sludge what so ever, Synthetic OIL is AWSOME.
I need to replace the clip on my under engine cover, it keeps coming loose.
So ... how have you all been? In case any of you have forgotten or just never knew ... we are entering what is known to be ... the FURNACE of AFFLICTION ... hah!
Well ... that's perhaps an over-dramatized, slightly exaggerated, highly spiritualized ... OY!
So ... first issue: Anyone know why I can't seem to load a new header pic? I've tried a couple of them and they won't go! Never had a problem before?
No really ... for the past, oh, I don't know, 20 so years, summers have been true "testing" times ... to the point that summer is dreaded somewhat. I wish is was not so, but ... I'm just being honest! I do not like summer. I do not enjoy heat ... never have ... unless, of course, I have the freedom to lounge around poolside (or beachside) all day. Since that is not the case, well ... I grit my teeth and bear it ... or bare it? lol
So, the afflictions began with the hacking of my checking account on the eve of our trip South. All but $78 has been recovered now, but ... to us, that's a large sum ... We will recover fully, in time, but thr TRIP ... was fantastic! My son and I went down for an all-too-brief visit with soldiergirl at Ft Stewart, GA ... Top of the Rock! Home of the 3rd Infantry Division! A few choice pics above!
Our trip involved a weekend in Charleston, SC with our friends ... Always a good time and great hosts! I cannot express how good it is to see these two together. They've always been like two peas in a pod. I used to tease them saying they were really twins, just born 3 years apart! He's 22 and she's 18 1/2! It was fun to see them wrestle, chase each other, and just play like kids together ... laughing, teasing, punching! lol
What a nice reprieve from life here ..... let me tell you!
Once again tattooedjen and intrepid28 were the ultimate hostess and host! Dave and I can't thank them enough for allowing us to stay with them. These two have seriously become part of our family. Speaking of family ..... lauralew and her new beau infinityedge met up with us on Thursday day and we spent some quality time with them. They joined us for dinner at Jen and Justin's and it was just one fun time full of laughter and good food.
We love this man that has come into our granddaughters life. They are adorable together and it is obvious that Christopher adores Laura and visa versa. They seem to just "fit" and compliment each other so well. He is a welcome addition to this family of nuts.
The SUN CAME OUT!
We had a wonderful lunch with Laura and Christopher and then walked around the Plaza in Arcata. When we returned to our cars ..... we were met with parking tickets ..... sign? What sign? OH .... THAT SIGN ..... shit ..... teach us to pay attention. Its only $25.00 which was less than I thought it was going to be. Then we headed down to the beach ..... the sun was out (on and off) ..... the sand was warm on the bare feet ..... the wind was freezing on the rest of the body ..... but it was all beautiful just the same. Was just a plain old great day. Then off to Jen and Justin's for dinner and a fantastic evening !! Jen and I finally played our third game of a two out of thee match of Cribbage that was never completed from our last visit. It was close. I was getting the better hands and by all means should of kicked her butt ..... but it was not meant to be. She kept coming back with a vengeance ..... then passing me in the final stretch to home. It was her deal ..... her crib. I would get first count. BUT ..... first I had to stop her from pegging out ..... and I could NOT! Yes, Jen took the official title of CHAMP ...... but there will be a rematch ..... you can't keep a desperate Cribbage player down .... no sir!
Although I was supposed to help with dinner ..... I did dishes instead. Dave and Justin did a MARVELOUS job with dinner ..... Cod, grilled zucchini, garlic bread, salad ...... yummy!
When it was time for Christopher and Laura to go it was sad. But we were all exhausted. With a parting gift of some awesome homemade sauce, made with fresh herbs and spices from Christopher for Dave and I (which I'm sure we will savor on the river
) we gave our hugs and said our goodbyes. And we look forward to our next visit with them. Thanks you two for everything ..... the day was awesome! The ride home today beautiful. It would of been great to stay another day, but Dave is getting very anxious to get the little trailer finished and get out of here as am I. And Justin and Jennifer have promised to come and visit us on the claim. This is a HUGE step for Jen ..... but I am so honored that she would come out and give it a go. WHAT A TROOPER!
Enjoy the pictures ..... Dave did not use the flash inside last nigh so most of the pictures have been edited the best I could to brighten them up .... and the ones that I had a really hard time with are in B/W ...... I could not get the color right to save my butt ..... but I love B/W .....
Anyway, enjoy ...
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