Looking the rear view mirror...

There was a double milestone for me recently- I turned 40 years old on September 5th, and more importantly, just over a month ago was the one year anniversary of when I posted on the Jalopy Journal for the... <BR><BR>To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

 

Always good to read your posts, you have a great style.
Congrats on turning 40! I did that 5 years ago, it was kinda weird at first. I still feel like I'm 25

 

Yup, always a good read Jay! Congrats.

 

I too look forward to seeing what new stuff you cats dig up every morning for the rest of us to read !! I could never do the job as I can't spell for shit !! In high school my mind was elsewhere !! Something like fast cars, girls, beer, and making some lettuce to by hot-rod parts !! Keep up the good work !!! >>>>.

 

Your post are always right on the money, you're a great story teller, Jay. We're lucky to have you. Keep it up!

 

You're doing good! You have a talent for writing. I always enjoy reading your posts.

 

I have to agree Jay, I always enjoy your posts. Keep up the good work, congrats on all the milestones. Hope to see you out and about in the near future.

 

Great job, Keep it comin. Congrats on the Kido and your birthday as well

 

It's nice drinking coffee "with you" a couple days a week old buddy.
I'll be seeing you soon to toast the F-word with ya. ; )-

 

It's great having more than one perspective. Keep up the great work and congratulations on one year, forty years, and the new baby. Cheers

 

I can relate to having kids (a 2 year old and a 10 month old) and slowing down on the car shows and such. I've got a couple single friends busting my balls about it. Right now I've thrashing on my wagon to make the Hunnert Pile up in Oct. and so my Hot Rodder "license" isn't revoked for lack of participation. Good thing we have the H.A.M.B.

 

40..what a nice age.(would like to go back).good on ya for the new baby, and love your stories

 

As long as your Jalopy Journal postings don't interfere with the release of Cars 2...

 

Thanks for your posts....they keep us informed and entertained, all at the same time!

 

Happy Birthday Jay. Saw you at Pebble Beach and Bonneville, I suppose if you are going to limit the events you attend you may as well pick the cream of the crop. & good for inspiration for major projects

I enjoy reading the posts that you and Ryan post on the TJJ blog. Keep up the good work.

 

I think LilT would have Jays ass in a sling if it did! The wrath of a 4 year old can be a strong one!

 

Thanks for the good reads over the last year Jay. The HAMB can get filled with fluff every once in a while but I can always rely on the Jalopy Journal for some thought provoking material.

 

I always enjoy your posts. Keep up the good work!

 

AWESOME . . keep up the great work!!!!

 

Congrats on both fronts, Jive-Bomber. You've done a great job with your posts. I look forward to them and I'm never disappointed. Keep up the good work.

Isn't 40 when we're supposed to get that gruesome physical exam? Man, I'm creeping up on 40, I sure hope not!

 

Thanks for the extra efforts and great posts Jay. I definitely enjoy reading them.

And I know what you mean about not having a lot of time with a couple of young kids to focus on. My daughter just turned 1 this past weekend and my son is pushing 4 now. Haven't had much time to do any work on the projects other than cruise the hamb for a couple of years now. But, at least I can do that and can enjoy posts like yours until they get a little older and I can get back into the physical aspects and hopefully apply some things I have picked up along the way in the mean time. And looking forward to having the kids helping as well if they are into it.

Thanks again for the contributions and inspiration. Looking forward to many more. And hope to catch you around again before too long, maybe at Sparky's if nothing else. Is that still happening?

 

Thanks Jay! I always like your stuff... And turning forty isn't so bad either! Did it myself not so long ago...

 

I have a little over 11 years until that physical exam and I can't wait!!!! Just kidding hahaha!!!! Getting close to 30 is weird to me and I can't imagine 40.





But shit Jay, you have a Hot Rod and a custom in the garage, two kids and a cool job. That's living my man.

 

Well looking back at 40 from 63 I'd take it....thanks for all the excellent posts and keep rollin...

 

The first time I read one of Jay's feature articles (I won't even call them posts, they're more than that) I had to look up at the byline because of course you think it's Ryan at first, and you're thinking how the hell does this guy keep content for four or more sites and a whole company going and still go this in depth day in and day out. Then I looked up to see it was Jive Bomber, a regular poster, in the feature spot. And it was good stuff, different than Ryan, but a great addition, another kindred voice that knows what he is talking about and even better, can convey it in a way that keeps you reading on and wanting more. Big shoes to fill filling in for the originator, but you've taken it beyond just guest-hosting and now I look forward to seeing Jive Bomber in the byline as a regular contributing feature writer. Thanks for the sticking with it despite life making other plans for you.

But I am sure you get paid the big money for your efforts. Cause we all know how rich Ryan is getting on this site. That's sarcasm for those unable to read between the lines.

 

You've done good Jay, and you'll continue to do so... Good choice Ryan!

-Juan

 

Jay, Man you are old...I did not turn 40 until Sept 6th! Thanks for the wonderful reads over the last year and congrats on the new arrival.

 

Jive-Bomber Jay's TJJ Blogs are the best! ... that Ryan guy, not so much

Happy belated birthday Jay ... they say 40 is the new 30 ... so just keep doing all the cool (car-related) things you did when you were 30 (but include your wife & kids this time).