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Odis, it is amazing the bond we foster with our collection, cars, tools, toys whatever. I can appreciate the need to find good caretakers!

We are the 7th owners of the T-Bird. Always owned in Washington State. Previous owner had the car for over 40 years and he interviewed me on 4 separate occasions to determine if we were acceptable stewards for the car during next few decades. We are the better stewards and truth be told, it is one of the many I love in the collection!
 
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Odis, it is amazing the bond we foster with our collection, cars, tools, toys whatever. I can appreciate the need to find good caretakers!
Thanks, bugnut! I'll do just the same if it ever comes to passing one of the treasured cars on to someone else, but, at this point, pretty sure that will simply not happen.
 
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Most anyone that follows my thread knows that I love to show pictures of the sun sets from our property. Going to change things up a bit and post a shot taken some years ago that has been overlooked. How about the moon setting over Vancouver Island, BC:

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Yeah, I like this one!

Thanks for taking the time to read and look at the picture.

Our best,

Odis.
 

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Most anyone that follows my thread knows that I love to show pictures of the sun sets from our property. Going to change things up a bit and post a shot taken some years ago that has been overlooked. How about the moon setting over Vancouver Island, BC:

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Yeah, I like this one!

Thanks for taking the time to read and look at the picture.

Our best,

Odis.
Jealous ....
 
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Looks like that one was taken during wildfire season?
Thanks Jayman! Looks like from the data on the original picture, this was taken on or about January 17, 2017 so there was little to no smoke particulates from wildfires in the atmosphere. Attached is the Moon Phase for the previous days and after the 17th. Interesting information:


Should say too, it looks like the moon in the picture was full which would have been Jan. 12th. So, the date I have may be the date the picture was downloaded to the computer.

Thanks for your post.
 
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That 'Bird is beautiful, Odis!

The idea of being a steward or custodian is very much a sentiment I subscribe to. If cared for properly, and actually used, these icons will outlast all of us and hopefully be enjoyed and appreciated by those not yet even born. Thanks for being a 'steward extrordinaire' and for sharing your journey with us!

PS: TV announcer guy needs an education. The transformers car is a 964.
 

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Enjoy your 4 seconds ... former employer owns couple of Avanti's. When the tv station, The Nashville Network was starting out they did a little bit of anything and everything to fill airtime. They talked Avanti owners to bring Avanti's to Nashville to do a special on the cars. Owner got a VCR copy of the show and without previewing it, got everyone in the conference room and pressed play. They showed some footage of his cars rolling around Nashville and owner said "closeup interview with me should be coming up" ... unfortunately for him, when the closeup came up, the "TNN" logo was squarely on the owners shoulders, completely blocking out his face. :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
 
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That 'Bird is beautiful, Odis!

The idea of being a steward or custodian is very much a sentiment I subscribe to. If cared for properly, and actually used, these icons will outlast all of us and hopefully be enjoyed and appreciated by those not yet even born. Thanks for being a 'steward extrordinaire' and for sharing your journey with us!

PS: TV announcer guy needs an education. The transformers car is a 964.
Thanks Trapps! Agree with you on being the best custodian as possible.

Honestly, think the bit on the Transformers was way overdone and yes, the announcer was reading his script and to use Nine, One, One as if it was an emergency..... Those on the outside of Porsche Speak would have no clue as to what a 964 is. For most, if it is not a SUV, then they are all 911s.

Thanks too for your comments on the T-Bird. Attached, a shot of it in the "Boulevard Trim." 3 Speed Manual Transmission with O/D. E code car too with factory dual quad carbs. 57 TBird - Copy.jpeg

Thanks for taking the time to post. I've been spending time on your thread too. What wonderful and clever work you do!
 
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Couple of old slides from my Dad's 35mm collection. My modest collection of models built at the kitchen table on weekends and after dinner:

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Along with the start of my music career where there was no song or band that could not be played better by me than the much more mature friends when we practiced together:

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Happened along this picture from Facebook. Taken during the 3 day event where we hosted a RWB Porsche build.

What a great shot of the '62 and '63 Vettes in the display from our collection on that day...

Mother Nature has been good to us so far. Spring is just days away and we get to lose a hour of sleep.... This part is such BS!

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This one is kind of a special picture. Made arrangements for the widow of the original owner to tour the LeMay Museum and to see their Porsche.

This was the first time she has seen the car up close and personal since it was removed from their garage. She is very appreciative of the effort it took to make it look as it does.

This is her picture and it warms my heart.

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In past posts, have talked about an activity which is greatly enjoy with several other fellows in my area where we, on a weekly basis, process firewood and sell it in our local community where all the proceeds go to a specific charity. When we started this project, it was sanctioned by our local Rotary Club of which we are all members. For reasons I won't get into, Rotary no longer sanctions our work and we, as a free and willing group of people, donate our time, equipment, and transportation to the charity of Path From Poverty. Please take a moment to take a look at the attached video. Thank you.

Awesome!
 
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ODIS

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Absolutely AWESOME. Well Done!

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Thank you!

Thanks!

Awesome, does not express enough of the greatness of this.
Wonderful. thanks!
Odis, good on you and your mates for continuing this very worthwhile mission! Thanks!
Absolutely worthwhile. Thank you, Bug!
Great job, and great exposure for the cause ! Keep up the good work, my friend. :beer:
Yes, Sir! As long as I can continue to swing the splitting maul, haul and stack, we will keep moving forward!

I am very proud to be a member of our Woodcutters Group. We most always receive accolades from our customers where many tip generously to further aid our cause. We are very appreciative of these extra contributions to Path from Poverty.

Here is the video again:

 
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That is so heart warming to see your efforts turn into such grateful rewards
Thanks, Don. We meet every Monday to work unless it is snowing or raining "cats & dogs." Thanks for your note!
Very cool - thanks for sharing!!
Thanks, Swanny! We always have a good time and work hard.... It makes that afternoon nap all the more rewarding!

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While we work hard, there are times when we are done, we treat ourselves to BBQ Bratwursts with all the the side dishes and a beer or two... A ton of fun!
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Happy Birthday Odis, I hope you are doing something fun today.
Thanks Bob! Appreciate you good wishes!
Happy Birthday Odis !!
Thanks Toolfool!
Yes! And thank you for letting us in on your treasures!
Anytime Mr.zippy!
Happy Birthday Odis.
Always appreciate your reactions and comments Racer!

Thanks again to all!

We did have a great day with a little drive in one of 356 cars and a good lunch out at the Lake Crescent Lodge.IMG_4099 (2).JPG
 
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