Play Time

The faithful, long-time companion of the Northerns has completed its service.

 

After fourteen years of highway travel, commuter duty, and NorthernDaddy beating on it like a stolen pony  hauling some unusual items, the trusy Prizm is being put out to pasture.

 

It was comfortable, fuel-efficient, and dependable. It earned more than its keep. It required very little maintenance and went surprisingly well in the snow. It was a Very Useful Car.

 

Unfortunately, it had no soul. No character.

 

NorthernDaddy's "new" ride has tons of character. Hopefully, it will turn out to be as dependable and useful as the Prizm.

 

NorthernDaddy cannot bear the thought of selling the old car. (It probably wouldn't be ethical, what with all of the repairs needed for it to pass inspection.) NorthernMommy had the good idea of donating the car to the local high school's tech program - that's the route that NorthernDaddy is leaning toward. (The tax deduction would be more than an outright sale.)

 

LittleNortherner has a totally different idea as to what to do with the car.

 

 

He wants to make it his own personal jungle gym.

 

 

 

 

 

A Little Learnin'

LittleNortherner is working his way through First Grade and, judging by his school work, he's got this learning thing on lock - his facts are straight (even if his spelling needs a little work)!

 

"A Human is Living"

"A Toilet is Non-Living"

 

NorthernDaddy thinks that the illustrations are what really sell these concepts.

 

(Note to non-parents: Have a child, they'll keep you laughing!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

VROOOOM!

Guess what? It's time for Street Rods again!

 

That's right, LittleNortherner and NorthernDaddy continued their tradition of scoping out the cars and trucks at the Northeast Street Rod Nationals. There were a whole lot of cars to see, and many photographs were taken. NorthernDaddy will spare his readers the monotony of seeing every picture and only post up the really unusual or eye-catching.

 

How are you supposed to make a right turn in this thing? Can't see past the supercharger...

Totally classy.

This little scoot was for sale. For $3000. That's a little steep for a death-trap wagon with more motor than brake...

Awe-inducing motorhome.

Clean VW.

This guy's trailer was a replica of his car.

LittleNortherner's all-show favorite. Modded truck with a military motif. There were mini-gatling guns mounted in the front bumper, 20mm shells as housings for the cab lights, and gauges all over the dash making it look like the cabin of a Blackhawk helicopter. Little Man was all about this ride, and when he found out it was for sale, he begged and pleaded for Daddy to buy it. (Yeah, sure kid - right after Daddy sells a kidney.)