Lead Ain't Dead or Bust!

Sorry I will miss you this time Russ. I know I enjoyed hanging out with you when you brought the Volvo last time.

 

That's Cool... I can remember when I first discovered my Mormon family in Mesa Arizona that Small Town with Streets Schools & more named "SIRRINE" after my Grt.Grt.Grt.Grt.Unc George Sirrine. Uncle George Sirrine was sent to Arizona by Brigum Young in 1877 to form a Colony in the Salt River Valley in the Arizona Territory. The group of about 60 folks including George Sirrine were known as "The First Mesa Company" they arrived in the Valley in 1878.
They chose to form their Town on the Mesa instead and redo the ancient canal systems made by the earlier Native American Peoples.
Later Theodore Sirrine was sent to Florence Arizona where he filled a Land Claim on Section 22. George Sirrine, Charles Robson, Francis Pomeroy were named Trustees of the land.
George Sirrine & Wife Esther had nine children, George died in Mesa Arizona on December 2, 1902.
It's cool to know your Family History (Genealogy)...

Dustin Sirrine
(1Nimrod)

 

I've enjoyed the trip Russ, keep safe, waiting for more of your adventure my friend.

Dustin
(1Nimrod)

 

A few pictures, actually the day before the gathering.

 

Sweet Rod's, Thanks Russ...

Dustin
(1Nimrod)

 

Hope to meet You tomorrow. I’ll be driving this . If there’s another 57 4 door there . Mines the one with the tree in the bumper. It keeps it from rattling.

 

I will look for you. I am rather fond of 57 Fords. I was in 7th grade that year.

 

Enough walking, time to sit down.

The view from my seat. Some random pictures.

 

Try some more.

 

Cool cars
Thanks
Dan

 

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Awards table.

 

Always a good show. Got to meet Trailer Trash Two (Russ) and OkiePete(Pete) both from the HAMB.

 

Oh man some sweet looking Machines Russ.
Take it easy and rest up for awhile my friend.

Dustin
(1Nimrod)

 

Thanks to both for looking for me.

 

The customizers pick award.


I heard that the judges were unanimous.


This craftsmanship on this car was fantastic.


Another very well built car.

One of the great things about this open show is the people.

 

And the gathering at the host hotel. Again, the best part is the people.

In the morning, I've got 400 miles to Amarillo.

Good night, Russ

 

Almost to Oklahoma City, nothing interesting to report. The rolling green countryside is easy in this desert rat's eye's.

Buying more coffee and gas.

264 miles to go.

 

Be safe Russ, keep the coffee flowing and shinny side up.

 

Russ , safe travels not only down the highway but on life’s journey. was good to have met You and 3quarter32 . I apologize names slip away from me .

 

I always had trouble remembering names, it has not gotten better with age.

Shamrock, TX- switching my caffeine source from coffee to diet Pepsi...

 

God's speed Russ...

Dustin
(1Nimrod)

 

Big Texan in Amarillo, TX. About 2 miles from RT-66. The motel is old time western motif.


BIG dining room. This is the home of the free 72 Oz steak challenge. You have 1 hour to eat the 4.5 pound steak, salad, sides, rolls, shrimp and probably stuff I forgot. The challenge takes place at the table on the platform. No participants tonight.

If you fail, you have to pay $72.00.

I managed to eat the 8 Oz sirloin meal and about 1/2 of a HUGE strawberry shortcake.

Russ

 

Cool place, glad to see the steak challenge is still going that thing would feed me for a week lol
Dan

 

Big Texan tip: If you get a kid's meal (which is plenty of food for us older folks), you get a cowboy hat with it!

 

My son Matt: "I think you should give it a shot. What is the worst that could happen."

My reply: "My next heart attack"

 

We went by that Big Steak place last time we left Douglas Arizona, not enough money to stop and eat that time had to save money for gas all the way back to South West Michigan, that place is huge outside. Glad you had enough to eat, hope you don't get the back barn yard runs on your way home Russ. Stay safe enjoy the road trip my friend.

Dustin
(1Nimrod)

 

Thank y’all for supporting US beef producers. I like to eat beef . It’s a form of revenge for all the bumps , bruises and a couple nights in the hospital

 

It "Depends"

I turn 81 this month. I am driving from rest room to rest room.

I think this is my last long distance trip.

Russ

 

I hope you and "M" have many more road trips ahead Russ, God Willing...

Dustin
(1Nimrod)

 

Museum at the Russell Truck Stop, I-40, NM. There was something for everyone- A polite way to say saying very cluttered.