Category Archives: Off the Road

Does our loud, self-imposing version of  Life is a Highway by Rascal Flatts sound better? Can we score more points playing Travel Bingo? Does nature somehow get a little deeper into our souls? I certainly believe so. It’s not enough … Continue reading →

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Debbie | 4 Comments

Opinions Welcome! Hey to all my Word Press, LinkedIn, and Facebook friends.  I’m getting ready to work on an article about something known as Coal Rolling.  It may even be referred to as Black Smoke Trucks.  At this time I … Continue reading →

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Debbie | 3 Comments

  The only thing better than being a car enthusiast is being a car enthusiast driving down one of the most beloved stretches of highway in our country’s history. Route 66 is America. It is a drive that connects the … Continue reading →

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Debbie | 8 Comments

The Mustang Club of St. Louis had a great turnout at the first car show of the season. With temps in the high 40s, we met early offsite, then cascaded  down Dougherty Ferry to The Museum of Transportation.  Tops were … Continue reading →

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Debbie | 5 Comments

This is a shot I’ve been wanting to get for quite awhile.  Waited for good sun and the nerve to block the entrance to a small neighborhood located south near Pevely, MO.

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Debbie | 2 Comments

Registered and ready to go on a Fall Color Cruise with my best friend Yvonne.  It began at the Museum of Transportation and ended in Washington, MO.  The drive was beautiful and the company was even better.  We had a … Continue reading →

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Debbie | 3 Comments

In our house, we don’t discriminate.  If you love your car then we love that you do.  We’re not brand snobs, etc.  Son Jon is getting ready to acquire his brand new VW.  He’s brand smitten, but remains true to … Continue reading →

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Debbie | 2 Comments

We Don’t Hide Crazy!

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Debbie

It’s been a great summer in spite of many days of rainfall.  Meaning many car washes to the new beast.  Of course it wouldn’t be summer without the annual trip to Tennessee with BFF Yvonne.  Our time was  filled with … Continue reading →

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STREET LEGAL-ish #mustangcrushmonday Week 4

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Debbie

Leave it to Ford, Ford Dealers, and advertising in general to improve on my love for the open road…with billboards. This #mustangcrushmonday was inspired by one I saw while traveling home from Nashville, TN.  It just happened to be that … Continue reading →

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Look Mom, No Hands!

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Debbie

  This post is dedicated to my brother, Mike. Riding on the back of his 5-Speed Schwinn Sting Ray while he went free handed down Rogers Avenue in South St. Louis seemed so scary at the time. But those far-away, … Continue reading →

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