This is part 3 of my boating saga. Make sure you are up on the history here (Part 1 and Part 2 of 'I Don't Deserve A Boat') Finally, summer of 2020 and I have a boat and now it even goes forward. But first we must revisit the horrors of last summer; The engine … Continue reading At Peace with My Boat
Boats & Cars
I Don’t Deserve a Boat- Part 2
If you haven't had the pleasure of starting this story from the beginning, please Read Part 1 first. Captain's Log; Year 3, Day 1 Put boat in water. CHECK. Drive boat over to our hoist. CHECK. Load boys and wife for fun in the sun. CHECK. 11 mother f&%cking minutes into our ride...At the deepest … Continue reading I Don’t Deserve a Boat- Part 2
I Do Not Deserve to Own a Boat
This story is about why we can't have nice things. Life at the cottage is awesome. We are on our 4th generation making memories on the lake. I felt it was time for an UPGRADE. No more watching the other families tool around on their boats, we are doing well, we should get our own … Continue reading I Do Not Deserve to Own a Boat
Cars I have loved, Part 1
My very first car was a 1978 red Plymouth Volare Station Wagon that I bought with my own money for $500. I was about to be 16 and about to get my license, at least that was the plan. That car sat in the driveway while I went over every inch of her, tightening bolts … Continue reading Cars I have loved, Part 1
Cars I have loved – Part 2
We bought a new car. FLASHING SIGN, STUPID MOVE! My wife was able to get a decent deal through GM's A-1 plan for family members of GM workers. We still paid over $19,000 for a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. I proceeded to get into a one car accident with a post at a Popeye's restaurant … Continue reading Cars I have loved – Part 2