That's me, I'm him...

DISCLAIMER: Although I am a car guy this is not solely a car blog. I will talk cars, but this is also a blog about how I view the world. Just ask my mom and she will tell you my first word was "car". I do have a slight fascination with them. Luckily I have a supportive family and a very understanding wife...

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Just a "fixer upper"...

Found this for sale ad today, and thought it was a little amusing. Read the ad and then check out the photos:

1968 Firebird

$2,50000

Firebird with 400 engine, no trans. the car is mostly complete, I've started to restore this car and am not able to finish. body has been sandblasted and floor pans have been replace. I have some new body panels.



Monday, May 25, 2009

Photo shoot...

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Monday, May 11, 2009

Takin' a break...

Hey GM - ya might wanna reconsider...

Just before GM decided to kill the Pontiac brand, rumor had it that GM is repositioning Pontiac as a “niche” brand. Susan Docherty, vice president of Buick-Pontiac-GMC, gave us hope that Pontiac may survive and the brand may go back to its performance heritage roots with a new version of the Trans Am Firebird.
Well, that’s not going to happen now is it.
However, where there’s a will there’s a way. Tuner ASC Creative Services is offering a conversion kit that transforms your 2010 Chevrolet Camaro into a Pontiac Trans Am for those that are sad to see the historic brand go.
For more info contact dave.byron - at - ascglobal.com.

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Sunday, May 10, 2009

Happy Mother's Day...

Remember that special woman have gave you life today, and do not forget the life lessons she has taught you over the years:

1. RESPECT OF OTHERS WORK
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."

2. RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

3. TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

4. REASONING.
“Because I said so, that's why."

5. LOGIC.
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

6. FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

7. IRONY.
"Keep crying and I'll give you something to cry about."

8. the SCIENCE of OSMOSIS.
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

9. CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

10. STAMINA
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

11. WEATHER.
"This room looks like a tornado went through it."

12. HYPOCRISY.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

13. the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

14. BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.
"Stop acting like your father!"

15 ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

16. ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home..."

17. RECEIVING
"You are going to get it when you get home!"

18. MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."

19. THE Gift of ESP.
“Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"

20. HUMOR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

21. HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

22. GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."

23. FAMILY ROOTS.

"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

24. WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

25. JUSTICE.
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!"

Saturday, May 9, 2009

I'm really getting into this...

For years I have been addicted to photographing cars. Last winter I went on a shoot with Shannon and got the urge to shoot people. Now I want to do it ALL the time. My biggest hold back so far is finding subjects. Awhile back I received an email from someone who was interested. We met up a few days back and here are a couple of shots. Her only request was something "edgy"...

Head shot:



And prob my fav:

Friday, May 8, 2009

Dream car of the week...

Another '32 Roadster - why not?





Thursday, May 7, 2009

Should I be disappointed...

Ok, big news flash here - I have never seen one Star Trek movie, TV episode, or video game. It never really appealed to me, but when I saw the new Star Trek trailer I got kinda excited. Now, I'm just not sure...

Monday, May 4, 2009

Jesse James is a Dead Man...

Dude, where's my car...

A design student made a battered old Skoda "disappear" by painting it to merge with the surrounding car park.
Sara Watson, who is studying drawing at the University of Central Lancashire (Uclan), took three weeks to transform the car's appearance.

She created the illusion in the car park outside her studio at Uclan's Hanover Building in Preston.
The car is now being used for advertising by the local recycling firm that donated the vehicle.

'Just amazing'

Ms Watson, a second year student, said: "I was experimenting with the whole concept of illusion but needed something a bit more physical to make a real impact."
She was given the Skoda Fabia from the breaker's yard at local firm Recycling Lives.
Owner Steve Jackson described her work as "amazing".
"When I first saw the photos I was convinced it was something which had been done on the computer," said Mr Jackson.
"But when you look more closely you see the effort and attention to detail she has put into it. It is just amazing."


Sunday, May 3, 2009

W. on warming...

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Friday, May 1, 2009

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