Are you bored?

 It's been five month since we went into hibernation and had to limit our travels and staying out of groups of people. It has been tough on many of us. People have lost their jobs and some lost their businesses. Being together is in our nature and essential to our well being. We get depressed if we can not go to a movie, hug each other, shake hands, or church and even go out to eat. I know, me too. But, I have not been bored for a lack of something to do. As I will show you in a moment.

The worse part of this whole COVID 19 thing is the TV show AND ADS we are forced to watch. Yeah, I could just turn the boob-TV off, but I can't. That is my rest time before dinner. Unconscious relaxation. But I have to endue the ads about attorneys, medicare, insurance companies and pharmaceutical drug products. I really hate those. I guess I may watch too much mid-day TV, but it helps me relax my mind from other than engine RPMs, torque values, headers and tire sizes.  

Speaking of that... here is what Nancy and I are doing. She is so very talented. Not only does she hike at 5 AM when it's only 85 and nobody but creatures are out (that is cool for us. Usually it is well over 100 degrees during the day), but she is an accomplished quilter. She surprises me often (which is not hard to do) when she shows me her latest work of art.

Me, oh... I have a couple projects going on too. Not as artistic as Nancy's, just dirtier.

From the top. 1955 Chevy 1st series 3/4 ton pickup I bought from a retired firefighter and I am keeping it totally stock, 6 volt, engine, everything, except electronic ignition. My project.

Then a 1974 International Scout for a client. I am fixing a lot of things the previous owners screwed up including carburetor, suspension, new interior, exhaust, stereo, wiring, and so much more.

Then there is the 1962 Ford Ranchero which belongs to a friend and he is helping with the total rebuild, engine, transmission, suspension, rear differential, interior and so on. really a TOTAL rebuild.

But back to being bored, I am not. Nancy and I do go out and practice social distancing, wear mask (that she made, of course) and don't get into large crowds. Maybe at the grocery. We both wash our hands often. People would look at me funny if I didn't wash my greasy hands.

I truly hope you are doing the same, and I'd love to hear what you are doing to keep your mind off the present things. Comment, call (602-390-6265) or email me at cruisin36@gmail.com

We miss you all, and someday we get together with hugs and hand shakes. Take care and stay safe.