Most Commented Automotive Blogs (377)

Flyboys

I realize now that I take life as a social experiment. People fascinate me. The dynamics of the work place never proves boring. I started working as a car salesperson. Everyone is called “buddy” even me. Lol. I hear it so much that I now say it,

Used car prices...

COVID hit and car buying changed. New cars were in short supply with no new inventory to replenish stock. Used car prices shot up where cars coming off a 3-year lease are selling for the same price is new. One day I'm reading that's all going to cha

poetry blog

Marmalade I am your Marmalade A little sweet and a little tart I am your little tart Marmalade I slip under your covers While you sleep Nuzzle close Will you dream of me? On sleepless nights I will bring you dreams In my mouth, I wil

Cars that fly...

The concept of a flying car isn't new. Every wannabe inventor dreams of building one. Popular Mechanics magazine has been writing stories about them dating back to the 1950's but those were full sized vehicles with gasoline engines and huge wings to

i'm good for incense

i'm really enjoying the variety in incense. trying new things is something i love to do. my favorite are white sage and opium but i will try the musk later today. i like a spicy, wood, leather type scent. the earthiness is settling to me. on o

Heavy Load...

On the way to an appointment today I found myself behind a glass company delivery truck. Most of the smaller companies have a rack attached to the driver's side where they strap down their orders for delivery/installation. After many years, the susp

A Plain New Tesla

My AT friend bought a new tesla years ago and waited over a year for the Tesla dealership to get it in. By the time her new car arrived that same car was selling for a heck of a lot more than she paid for it. It was a fancy car with all the bells a

Switchblade: A flying car...

I'm cleaning up bookmarks and came across a story about an electric car with airplane capabilities. The story said it's 14 years in the making and going through it's next series of tests. In July, the FAA determined it was safe for flight testing.

police car chases,,,

we often see on the news , police chasing either stolen cars or criminals , which amounts to the same thing , a felony has occurred , so why do these chases turn into a nascar race ,, they start off with a couple of cruisers sitting a safe distance

Gas prices??

Earlier this year, gas prices fluctuated a bit and were around $3.40 a gallon. A week ago, they shot up 40 cents. By Friday they were $4.00, then $4.20 on Sunday. Tuesday marked $4.50 and today, the place I normally buy from dropped to $4.18 I'm

How 1 electric car can destroy 3 cars in less than 5 minutes

What you see in this video is an electric car with a shorted cell at a charging station setting off all the rest. Note the time it took to destroy 3 cars. The first car was destroyed in about 38 seconds. The fire cannot be extinguished with water

Where is Patti Benzschewal.

If you happen to read it, be informed that you are my crush. And you know it.

something fun and clean

i always admired reining and wanted to learn. what i didn't know until yesterday was that the sport has a theatrical side. costumes + theme + horse, nothing can go wrong. i'm SOLD! please enjoy some of my favorites and put "quarterhorse congres

the tin drum

watch and wake up The Tin Drum with English Russian Spanish Italian Turkish subtitles is a 1979 film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Günter Grass. It was directed and co-written by Volker Schlöndorff. The film won the Palme d’Or at th

new dishes

i broke another one. now i have a spoon rest, a sponge rest and a tea bag rest. i bought the dishes 15-16 years ago when i tried to leave my husband. they are beautiful, with painted flowers. i went online looking for something to fill the gaps.

00 [ midnight rant

It seems like just yesterday I was in my loft over on Bulldog Lane, walking distance from the University, and right across the street from both the football & baseball stadiums-- good times. ...At the precise moment 99 became double 0, locals celebr

chatillion's laser operated motor conk-out gadget...

Years ago I blogged about patenting a device that when pointed at a vehicle and pressing a button it would send a burst of energy knocking out the computer control of the vehicle. My state of mind at the time was to fry the control making the car

Fiery crash on the highway...

I'm surprised to see the clarity of highway cameras. In the video below a car loses control entering a highway and slams into a box truck heading for an overpass. The truck hits the rail that retains the vehicle from going over the edge but the burst

Czinger 21C...

Czinger 21C is a 950 horse power hybrid sports car built with many 3D printed parts. Only 80 are planned for Q1, 2023.

ID. BUZZ...

Volkswagen has introduced an electric minibus that on the outside has the resemblance to their vehicles from the 1960's. Named the ID. BUZZ, it's currently only available in Europe. A larger and more powerful version is expected to arrive in Ameri

You don't know SQUAT about trucks...

Guys in Virginia, North and South Carolina who modify their trucks with oversized tires and modified suspensions are headed down the road of legal troubles. The trend called Squat Trucks has the entire vehicle raised with the front suspension much h

Let old ghosts resurface

The haunting isn't so bad. We walk among the living and the dead.

Dispite Some denials

New witness states that lush lawns deplete the earth of necessary water for hydration of twolegged critters even though sprinkler systems are used casually, like water grows on trees.

We're getting a break on gas prices this winter...

In November, the price of gasoline (around here) was around $3.15 per gallon and dropped to $2.85 before Thanksgiving. After, it went up to $3.10 for a few days and it's back below $3. Since some directly blame the president when the price goes up,

Mickey Mouse Meets Cute Little Dog

Mild panic of former days....

...I recall younger years, with terribly risky driving, and an automatic autonomic reaction on seeing any blue flashing lights behind me. And a sigh of relief when the cruiser passes to snag some other unlucky motorist. These days, in spite of having

Elon Musk and the ventilators...

Last week I read that Elon Musk donated ventilators to a New York hospital. I believe the quantity stated was 1,000 units. Then I read it was 40 units and the hospital couldn't use the machines as they weren't ventilators, they were BiPAP (air pre

Truck Drivers Deserve a Little Extra Love These Days

Truck Drivers Deserve a Little Extra Love These Days Our truck drivers exemplify the drive that keeps our stores moving. We’ve always known this, but during these difficult and uncertain times, knowing we can count on them to continue to provide our

Must grind some gears

Trump still gets security briefings , this must butt hurt the leftist grubs .

alternative lifestyles

no judging. just a listen

Catalytic Converter Theft...

I've seen a few news links about catalytic converters being stolen from cars. Tonight one article revealed data from insurance companies stated what was thousands per year are increasing in numbers. One of the most targeted vehicles is the Ford F-Ser

Flying KIA...

I read this story this morning and this afternoon it's already 'gone viral' on YouTube and many news services. Caught on a dashcam of cars driving along the freeway in California, where a pickup with oversized tires completely loses the front left ti

Buying a used car in Florida...

Hurricane Ian passed through Tampa, Florida last month and flooded the entire west coast. Photos of waist high waters in several counties were on the news. Many of the cars had to be totaled due to salt water intrusion. Once water enters a vehicle an

Power

My cat purrs and climbs aboard. I ask him “do you like the rustic atmosphere?” My electric was disconnected 3 days ago for nonpayment lol-not. I’m wearing a down coat, buried under two big dogs and a cat, body heat. I feel like a pioneer. Like cam

Tengo el Culo Cagao'

Hallelujah tengo el culo cagao' again and again and again who got some paper

Kin

The beach where sticks and stones don’t break hearts Make love with waves of salt and sea Bring forth good memories Of a visit most importantly family Though far away not distant in heart’s memory I love you all eternally

If you know me

If you know me You may have known me Sad housewive Lonely housewife Lived 3 lives, 3 weddings, 2 children, 1 life Mine You have been lining roadsides Sometimes, cheering me on Rarely attacking, because I’m pathetic or strong? I have writte

Retail ramblings

I work in a retail environment, a department store. I know the atmosphere has changed over time, just as consumer travel has changed. There was a time when people dressed up to travel and shop. Both activities seemed more prestigious. If you wa

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of days of wonderment, hardly felt of nights of fulfillment hardly felt of weeks of wanting, never held of arms empty, when words are shallow and thoughts are less than what holds when life is hard but lovers aren't and the road is long but th

Glorious

He is a glorious man, if a mortal man could be Of blood, flesh and bone, alive He joins me with fluid physical energy I look into eyes, as if they are a place of security As he takes me on unbroken trail He pushes, my limits unlimited, open r

Rationing smokes

And cranky about tomorrow has dramatically shortened my fuse. My usual forgiveness of the ignorant, evaporated tonight. 4 days to payday. The simple pleasures, not even taken for granted, of a strong cigarette is painfully missed.