Had a flat tire...

On my way to my Dad's I hit a huge hole in I-75 where a chunk of concrete popped out of the road. About 9 miles later I noticed the van in front of me had a left rear flat tire. I flagged him as I passed him. Then 2 miles later (just shy of the Mackinac Bridge) I noticed my same tire was also flat!

Turns out there was a huge gash made in the tire wall, having to replace the whole thing.

A picture from later in the day, after Dad's curtain hanging project.

Always fixing something

The wife's 2001 Pontiac Montana needed a new wheel bearing. When I had it apart, Adam notices the tie-rod end was shot, so replaced that too.


Did you know the axle nut is bigger than 32mm but smaller than 34mm? I didn't!

Christmas at the farm

Drove up to see the Rudyard Ross's, Dawn and Rachel followed at their own pace (long story there!)

Chains on!

Got the chains on the tractor again this year. Figured out the one side was so hard to get connected because it was missing two links! Must be a joke in there somewhere!

All the kids were home for Christmas

Couldn't ask for much more. But we got it!



Especially that TV in the background!

Twas the night before Christmas

The tree and the stockings are all set to go!





Notice it didn't take too long for the entertainment center to get cluttered up!

My annual baking of the HumpUps

Some family member's favorite date-filled cookies:

Dawn's belated birthday present

This is her gift from her mother. I kinda like it too!

Gettin' a Christmas tree

It's that season again...

La Senorita for Dawn's Birthday dinner

Mary joined us for dinner at La Senorita to celebrate Dawn's birthday.