The Conquistador's Picture Of The Day

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This thread might be a better place for these although two of them definitely qualify as "dream girls."

I told you they're up to 1987 now with these ads. So this guy is 33??? And he lives in Zionsville? Damn, I must look pretty good for my age cause I'm older than that. What's next? "Born before 2001?"

"Cannabis Investing" seems to be the big thing right now. I hate drugs and really wouldn't have anything to do with it legal or not. But she could explain it to me anytime... In fact I can think of lots of things we could do.

And in the immortal words of Hermey the Elf from "Rudolf": "I want to be ...a Dentist!"

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Failed restaurant chains. Another “fake” news story from CNN because many are still around.

“Burger Chef.” Murder is not good for business. This chain got its start in Indiana. In 1978 a Burger Chef near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was robbed and the four young people working that night were taken to a rural area and killed “execution style.” Over 40 years later the crime remains unsolved. The building is still there, I used to drive by it on my way downtown. It’s a “fast cash” place or something now. But everyone around here knows the real story…

“Big Boy.” These are still around in the Detroit area. Michigan has 69 franchises even today. When I was a little kid my mom would always ask if I wanted to eat there. Fuck no. Looks like an “evil clown” on steroids, he still creeps me out (Crazy eyes and smirk. First thing I think is he's a pedo—imagine you are 5 years old and you know he’s watching you sleep…). Worse than Ronald McDonald IMHO.

“Chi-Chi’s.” Started in 1975, peaked in the late 90’s, early 2000’s. Lot’s of ‘em around Detroit. Sad to see it go as it was the first restaurant I ever took a girl out on a “real date.” Her dad drove us. When I was several years older it was a great place to get cheap margaritas and hang out with friends. The one on 38th street in Indy is still there. It’s a “Golden Corral” now. Bad part of town. Last time I was there we watched the drug deals going down in the parking lot.

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Fuck the “tour bus.” This is the way to travel! Iron Maiden’s 747 used on “The Book of Souls” tour.

And who better to fly it than one of the band? Bruce Dickinson, lead singer, is a licensed commercial pilot and has flown airplanes for much of his life. Years ago I remember reading an article about him where he was flying for the RAF transporting troops and supplies.

“Up the irons!”

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Still trying to decide what to do regarding RV's for our summer travels...

Brought this one home today. Neighbors called the cops.

She still wants a large trailer. Claims it has more living space than a "Class A." I don't think so and we will still need a "5th wheel" to pull it. Made a deal with her. If she lets me buy this truck, I'm all in...

But most likely we will end up like this couple. Such is married life...

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But most likely we will end up like this couple. Such is married life...

That's Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

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Yes. I know. It's from the "Long Long Trailer" (1954). I've seen it before. Probably on TCM. I still don't see how that car could pull all that. Thinking about the movie has given me second thoughts about this whole "endeavor."

Of course all the options we are looking at use Cummins or Detroit diesels. So I am optimistic... Well, sort of.

Here's a few scenes from the movie. 1954 I believe was before the US Interstate system. The trek through the mountains is scary. I have driven through the Rockies twice. Interstate 70 today is a lot better than wherever he is in the movie.

(Lucille Ball was known as a comedienne but also considered one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood. The last picture is of course one option I am considering. My wife not so much.

Prevost makes many of the actual "tour buses" used by bands and celebrities. They are the same dimensions as the "Class A's" we've been considering but are outfitted with bunks and other stuff more appropriate for a band and appear to be taller. The black one pictured has a "margarita machine" for example and sleeps 12. They are upwards of $1,000,000-$2,000,000 USD in some cases. So I don't think we'll be getting one of those... Unless Taylor wants to give me hers. )

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Couldn't help adding one more. This is a 1997 Prevost on sale for only $99,999 USD. Powered by a Series 60 Detroit. The band was "High Mileage." Looked them up. They're still around. 80's and 90's rock. Fuck yeah!!! Have to see if they need a drummer...

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Originally Posted by a9127

She (my wife) still wants a large trailer. Claims it has more living space than a "Class A." I don't think so and we will still need a "5th wheel" to pull it...

Turns out she was right (she usually is... ). What she had seen on the Internet was called a "toy hauler." Very large. Some can hold a small car or motorcycle.

Last Friday we went to get it. It's a 2020 "Grand Design Momentum 397TH." About the size of a semi trailer, it does indeed have more living space than a typical "Class A." We will still need a Heavy Duty "dually" with a fifth wheel to pull it however. I am going to work on that as we speak. The dealer recommended nothing smaller than a Ford F350 for this particular trailer.

The "LED's" change color. Green is what it was on when I snapped the picture. I'm just over 6'4" so you get an idea of how tall it is. Don't hit my head in this one. What appeals to me most is the ability to "decouple" from it so we don't have to drive a "tour bus" to go shopping or visit. We already have a place to store it out in the country.

The other pictures are from their website when it was on the dealer's lot.

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These are cookies my friend made for the Indy Pride Festival last week. They are selling them all this month. And they’re really good!

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My wife and I are all ready to head out on vacation. We will be leaving after the July 4th holiday and returning in August. We will be pulling the RV shown a few posts above.

Needed a truck big enough to pull it. Think I found one. Saved money too.

Told my wife "Let's make our first stop Franklin Tennessee and go visit Miley, Hayley, and Taylor." You can see what her reaction was.

But I have learned a lot about RV's in just a few short months. Especially how to empty the waste tanks...