Judy's bright yellow Mercedes "Kompressor" is a real "standout!"
George needed an excuse to take this little beauty out for a ride... to fill up the gas tank!
Now bear in mind, this is Judy's ride....
I'm beginning to wonder just how much Judy actually gets to drive this "eye catcher." The four cylinder engine responds to the supercharger with gusto and each time George puts the "peddle to the metal" he comes alive with that youthful spirit that hails him back to the '60's and his Buick Grand Sport.
Like all kids, we have to come back to reality, put Judy's toy away and take care of business, after all a massive storm was already spreading it's arms over New England.
Pat and I rode out the storm in our motorhome in Lee and Pam's back yard. Lee and Pam literally "chased" "Irene" up the east coast as they headed home from the NASCAR race in Bristol, TN. The trailing southern edge of "Irene" bumped them about and dumped some rain on their rig but they made it home safe and sound. Our generator was ready but fortunately we only lost power for several minutes. We were on the "kinder" eastern side of the eye of "Irene."
The wind blew in gusts and our weather radio was going off continually. As you all know by now the western side of "Irene's" eye as she cut a line right down the middle of New England was pummelled by the wind and heavy rain. As Pat and I watched "Irene" plot her course north we (and many others) are thankful we didn't have to take a second "hit" from "Irene." You may recall the first path "Irene" was plotted for took her right over our house in central FL. Our hearts, sympathy and prayers go out to all those who weren't so lucky.
Now it's Labor Day Weekend. Lee and Pam headed to a campground in north central MA and here we sit in their "campground." After our final doctors visit and a lunch to celebrate Bill and Angela's Anniversary (at 6:00p.m.) we headed back to our "cando."... and this is what greeted us....
A juicy tomato from Pam's garden. Given that Pam has nurtured her tiny garden plot in a shady spot all summer, and is loaded with a bunch of green tomatoes, seeing this gem on our step is a success story all by its self and a welcome surprise. Thanks Pam.
Pat and I are itching to hear all about Lee and Pam's weekend campout. When we returned to their yard we noticed they didn't take their Jeep with them. With a little investigating I found out they had other plans. This is going to be a weekend of "cruising!"
Their new25th Anniversary red 1978 Vette is not in the garage!
(Sorry, Pam didn't want her photo in the blog. She hates to drive her new set of wheels without the appropriate "attire.") So, if you're in central MA route 2 area this weekend watch for a red Vette. You'll be able to pick out Pam at the wheel. She'll be wearing dark shorts, red racing shoes, a white sweater, black leather racing gloves, a red Beret and a long black scarf!
It appears that either Lee or Pam made plan to drive the Vette behind the motorhome for a real "cruising" weekend!
My guess is Pam drove the Vette... and she ain't following Lee in the motorhome!
Our Labor Day weekend will be quiet and restful. We'll begin tucking things away in our bays and cabinets for the trip south... thank God we don't have a larger camper!
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