Tag: vw beetle

  • Car Wash Day, Updated Pics

    Considering that today is November 18th, the weather was awesome! Especially since we’ve had nothing but rain for the past month and even a little snow. However, when it’s 60+ degrees outside, it’s time to wash the cars! Also took the opportunity to get Mabel out and drive her around town a few times. With…

  • Latest VW Beetle Desktop Wallpaper

    Last week I took Mabel down to my favorite place to take pics of our cars. These were my favorites and the ones that I’ll be rotating as my desktop wallpaper until I decide to take updated pictures next spring. Feel free to use them for yourself. Just click on the pic you want, right…

  • Repair The Repaired Surfboard

    Lenora acquired a Rusty surfboard for Mabel a couple of months ago from friends who had picked it up at a VW show in another state. I’d been looking for one for a while and if you’re lucky enough to even find one for sale around north eastern Kentucky, they’re very, very expensive. I’ve been…

  • Swamp Cooler Complete

    Finished the last step of the swamp cooler this afternoon. Some people include a brace/stand with their cooler, some people don’t. Even though this repo is actually lighter than the original cooler of the 60’s, I thought a support was warranted. I made this one myself with some aluminum tube, all thread and a piece…

  • Mabel Finally Gets A Surfboard

    After searching and searching for the past year or so, Mabel finally gets a surfboard. They’re not easy to find in northeastern Kentucky. Luckily, some friends of ours were at a show, found one and Lenora got it for me for our anniversary! How cool is that? I eventually want to get a vintage 60’s…