Friday Fragments - Excuse Me!

Welcome to Friday Fragments, the brainchild of Mrs. 4444 at Half-Past Kissin' Time!  This is a place to gather your thoughts for the week, spit them out, and forget about them!  Enough said!

Chicago's Burbs are hopping with school buses and long lines of half-asleep teens!  I've been walking the dog every morning to empty streets and quiet neighborhoods for about two months.  I had no idea there were so many kids in my little neck of the woods!  It's great to see them out, and hopefully, they are happy to be out, as well!

I've been meeting some terrific people lately who have amazing stories to tell.  I am in awe of how some people have worked so hard to overcome the hiccups and major explosions in their lives...and can share about it with such dignity and eloquence.  Their stories are not mine to tell, but nevertheless, I am inspired daily by their honesty and hope for better tomorrows.  No, I am not talking about the RNC that just ended!  These are everyday people who welcome the opportunity to make anothers day just a little brighter! 

Now, to the drama in my life!  Still looking for that perfect job that is going to rock my world...I'm not being selective, I'm just not getting responses to my applications!  Not giving up...nope...NEVA!  Ed's 1977 VW Bus wouldn't go into reverse...so it is now visiting "Bob" our local VW mechanic.  In the meantime, Ed has to get to school and to work, and cannot rely on Katya, because Katya has to go to a different school and a different work!  So we have rented a car for one week until the VW can be repaired.  Once the Bus is good to go...Hello Craigslist!  We are also looking for a buyer for Katya's 1970 Karmann Ghia (convertible).  Remember "Kill Bill?"  Uma drove one of these for many miles to reach her destination!  The tranny on this car is perfect! 

I'd like to leave you with something to pass on to friends and family.  September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month.  Its symbol is a gold ribbon.  Stand Up 2 Cancer is holding a live fundraising effort, for which you have probably seen many commercials.  All Cancer is bad!  But it is heartbreaking bad when children are affected.  Please get the word out, wear a gold ribbon throughout the month, and pray for the kids, the families and friends who are all vigilant warriors for this cause.  God Bless you!

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1st Place Trophy

Here in middle America, there is a local organization for Volkswagen owners who like to show off older cars that have been restored. Well, as you know, Retro purchased a VW Bus almost two years ago and has replaced many worn interior parts with newer ones giving the car a much newer and cleaner look. He has also had work done on the mechanics (engine, transmission, and other engine parts of which I have no knowledge). Here are some before and after pictures.

Before







After


This past Sunday, there was a Greek Festival at one of our public parks. The VW Club decided to gather and display all of the cars of those members who wanted to participate. It rained last Sunday, after Retro was already on the road to the park. Once he arrived, he found out the car show had been cancelled. Since there were already a few members there, they decided to just hang out and enjoy the day. The rain stopped and the VW Contest began with those who were in attendance. Since Retro was the only VW Bus at the park, he won 1st Place! How awesome is that!

He has done just about all of the work that was needed to "beautify" Ed's car, he began cruising the internet for old vw cars for sale....hence, he found this:



This little gem will belong to Katya when the interior is finished. It's a 1970 Karmann Ghia, and we lucked out with the engine components and body - both are in great shape.

I wonder what is in store for mom?