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Restoration & Redemption: Recognizing my need for a Redeemer
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If you are new to this blog, please start with the oldest post. Then click on "newer post" at the bottom of each post to read the whole story. Sunday, December 22, 2013. Recognizing my need for a Redeemer. I also experienced my first Thanksgiving totally without Dad. My thoughts revolved around Dad. with loss, anger, and resentment all mingled together. I found myself becoming more and more restless, and a kind of discontent rising up within me. It seemed to be the last straw in a frustrating day! Slowly...
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Restoration & Redemption: June 2014
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If you are new to this blog, please start with the oldest post. Then click on "newer post" at the bottom of each post to read the whole story. Sunday, June 8, 2014. A More Peaceful Existence. Muffler Guy replaced the passenger side muffler on Friday. As you can see, the hole in the top of the failed muffler is pretty dramatic! No wonder the exhaust noise was so loud! There are still a few minor things that I would like to do to the car. some minor wiring updates, installing the 4-way flashers, a bett...
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Restoration & Redemption: September 2014
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If you are new to this blog, please start with the oldest post. Then click on "newer post" at the bottom of each post to read the whole story. Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Pageant of the Thunderbird. My son and I drove to the 'Pageant' on Saturday. There were at least 60 cars there. We were shocked when 'Nell' won 2nd in the custom 55-57 class! Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Classic Thunderbird Club of Chicagoland. Codependent but with cute shoes.
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Restoration & Redemption: Another kind of Car Show...
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If you are new to this blog, please start with the oldest post. Then click on "newer post" at the bottom of each post to read the whole story. Thursday, January 15, 2015. Another kind of Car Show. Nell was in a different kind of Car Show earlier this month. The Thunderbird exhibit was intended to raise awareness of the 60th anniversary of the model. I was certainly gratified by all of the encouraging comments about "Nell"! Plus, I got lots of free passes to the show. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Restoration & Redemption: July 2014
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If you are new to this blog, please start with the oldest post. Then click on "newer post" at the bottom of each post to read the whole story. Wednesday, July 30, 2014. It Rained on my Car Show! Sunday, I drove "Nell" to a car show on the local waterfront. Quite a few members of my Classic T-Bird club brought there cars as well, and the show organizers did a great job of keeping the club cars together. The 20% chance of rain persuaded me to install the hard top. No use crying over a broken window! God do...
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Restoration & Redemption: CTCI Western Regionals
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If you are new to this blog, please start with the oldest post. Then click on "newer post" at the bottom of each post to read the whole story. Sunday, August 11, 2013. 1 Son and I had a great trip driving up Highway 1 from Dana Point to Santa Cruz, then across 17 to San Jose. I posted a slide show of the trip on YouTube:. I still enjoy watching this! I brought a new very cool wide angle lens for the camera, but unfortunately I left it in the bag the entire trip! Nell shortly after arrival. My son took se...
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Restoration & Redemption: Seat Work
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If you are new to this blog, please start with the oldest post. Then click on "newer post" at the bottom of each post to read the whole story. Friday, February 24, 2012. As you may recall from a previous post. I acquired a replacement seat frame back in May 2011, from a very friendly guy on the other side of the country. It turns out that this is from a 1957 T-bird, which is actually a good thing. As you may also recall. At fullly "up", the seat is 2 3/4" off the floor. Seat fully down and fully forward.
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Restoration & Redemption: Getting a Boost, part 1
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If you are new to this blog, please start with the oldest post. Then click on "newer post" at the bottom of each post to read the whole story. Monday, June 22, 2015. Getting a Boost, part 1. Long time no blog. I've been busy with my fledgeling consulting business, my family, and my church. While I have been enjoying 'Nell', I haven't really made any improvements. Earlier this year, I finally corrected a grievous oversight and had Uncle Packard drive the car. Uncle Packard seems to be enjoying himself!
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Restoration & Redemption: December 2014
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If you are new to this blog, please start with the oldest post. Then click on "newer post" at the bottom of each post to read the whole story. Sunday, December 7, 2014. As I have previously posted ( 2012. I felt like Charlie Brown, searching for meaning among all the commercials. How is God really at work here, and how does this relate to my personal relationship with him? Or in other words to recognize my inadequacy to get close to God. On my own, my inability to find that " way to be good again. Once w...
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Restoration & Redemption: Advent & the Need for a Redeemer
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If you are new to this blog, please start with the oldest post. Then click on "newer post" at the bottom of each post to read the whole story. Monday, December 10, 2012. Advent and the Need for a Redeemer. In this his advent season, it seems appropriate to reflect on my ongoing personal need for a savior. After all, one cannot understand Christmas without first appreciating a deep NEED for God's redeeming grace! I had an intellectual faith in God, but not a personal, emotional relationship with him.
