Monday, August 29, 2005

Growing up and brother wheeling

Buster is gone, but will never be forgotten. I will miss the red Bronco. With that said I am looking forward to building the Frog this weakened.

This weekend my boy Paul II had his 4th birthday party, he was such a big boy wanting to play, and running free. My wife through him a nice party with his friends, and family he really seemed to enjoy himself. Paul is getting so big so fast, he asks me to go wheeling, hunting all the things that Daddies should do. I really enjoy the boy he is so much fun. I hope to get the seat belts in the rear of the Bronco this weekend so we can go out wheeling before the snow comes.

Due to family stuff, I have not got out much this year to wheel, but my brother on the other hand has wheeled a bunch. Here is some video of him wheeling on Fordyce trail and a few others. http://wheelingpiazzas.com/ST2005/video/ST22005.wmv http://wheelingpiazzas.com/ST2005/video/ST22005.wmv

I hope to get out soon and go wheeling. Stay tuned.

Paul Sr.

Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Just a Thought.

Today a person who was very dear to me passed on. I learned many lessons from this woman. Most of which are summed up in few thoughts.

First is Family: Take the good with the bad, just love them for who they are and always keep your door open. Sometimes you may want them, sometimes you may not. Just keep your door open. No matter how you feel keep the door open to them. The ones that love you will always be there with a smile on their face; all others will have envy on theirs.

Second is the Power of Family and Friends: When there is a bump in the road just smile aim at it and wheel through it. You may get stuck, but there will always be a friend to pull you out. Just follow the line and do your best, know that if you have good intentions in your heart you will make it through the trial of life.

Last but not least. Grandmas always know that cookies are the food of the soul. If you ever asked to give guidance just remember that a cookie and a ear is all a person needs to find the right path.

I will miss you Grandma.

One Last Voyage

8/6/2005
I had to drive Buster home to the Bay Area two weekends ago. Its sad to say good bye to a vehicle you had dreams about. But like the circle of life you let go of old dreams and start new ones. Buster was a good rig; I only really had the chance to have two off-road trips with him. He did well and performed well and did not let me down. My 3 hour drive home seemed like eternity. Buster was smooth and had power to spare. I will miss the 351 Windsor in Buster the Frogs 289 just seems to lack the grunt of Buster. Today Buster sits in front of my house waiting for his next owner to take him for a ride. I hope that he goes to a home where people love him and use him for what he was built for.

8/13/2005
My lovely wife and I got to celebrate our 5th anniversary early this year. No kids, no interruptions and just a very nice weekend together. I got to drive the Frog into town and for a 30 mile cruise. The Frog turns heads he sounds nice and runs and looks nicer. It was a great feeling to have people look at us as we strolled through town. The Frog is here to stay.

My hopes are to get the Jeep fixed the weekend of the 20th and have a new wheeling trip in Sept or October. Maybe even get to the legendary Rubicon this year. More pictures to follow.