I agree.  That show has been really solid.  

Since I was 8 it has always been Mario Andretti. No other driver has accomplished what he has in so many different types of racing. The fact that he was an immigrant made for an even more personal connection (I’m first gen of my family born in the US). I’ve met him a few times just for a quick autograph and he was fri…

Kudos to that actor (Stephen Stucker) for sticking out in an already hilarious movie.

You get it :) It really was impressive how well the 87-91 and 92-96 Camry was built. I still miss our 96 Camry that was a commuting workhorse for my parents. It needed nothing but routine maintenance for 180K. The only thing that you could say “broke” was the flex pipe needed replaced at like 150K....but after that…

1987 Toyota Camry DX 5MT

My aunt bought it used from an auction and commuted into Washington DC traffic with it for about 7 years. Then she gave it to my brother at about 150K miles when he turned 16 and learned to drive stick on it. a few years later, it was my turn. It had 205K on it when we sold it just since no…

Great post. Thank you for writing it. I’m not going to be able to dig up the article, but I’ve seen this several times about Walmart...so many of their employees get social benefits of one type or another. Let’s raise their wage to help get them off the benefits. If (and this is a huge if) the price of goods needs to…

I know you get more snow up your way, but even for me, I kinda love the big snow storms now. I won’t commute on those crazy days anymore and kids get a chance at that glorious Snow Day lottery :) Luckily I’m in an area where they keep up with plowing the roads and we rarely lose power due to storms.  I’ve never been…

yah, when states are going after those FAT CAT TEACHERS! you know it’s pretty far gone.

I don’t disagree teachers’ union is strong (perhaps too strong) and there are some cushy/lazy gigs out there, but in general....I feel like educating our country isn’t a bad thing and paying better could attract better talent.

or spike strips :)

Once again, I am wondering how our country has moved so far to vilify workers looking for....checks notes...good pay and working conditions?! Who is against good pay and working conditions?! Do they hate ice cream and puppies too?!

Yup - I use the chick fil a app, but I really need to start trying the other places. Especially when I’ve got the whole family with me and trying to remember 4 other people’s orders (and kids are always up to something). The app would streamline significantly! nobody to blame but myself

I’m guessing it’s mostly due to having zero expectations but doing good/fine/OK.  I think that sets him apart from pretty much everybody else...but I don’t disagree with the sentiment that he’s probably a little too high on this list.

wooo! If you’re heading on the turnpike, I live in Hudson, so you’d be coming right through my town. But I can certainly find you somewhere else. Maybe even a full on Jalop NE Ohio meet-up!

Open to ideas.  I look forward to following your adventures!

Also, Alan Arkin is great in it!

It’s like Sputnik...spherical, but quite pointy in parts.

I’d be cool with just some drop-ins and not a full blown guest.  Norm, Letterman, Tom Hanks, etc.  

It would be nice to get a rough feel for locals. I bet there’s more than a few Cleveland/Akron area Jalops.

Hi Victoria. I saw your story about road tripping in the Hiace on another site. I thought I noticed Ohio plates on the Supra pic and from your KSU mention above, sounds like you’re a fellow buckeye (I’m in Summit County).

If you find yourself back this way, please let me know.  I’d love to check out the Hiace and will…

Yup - this is key.  Some will waive the pre-penalty after 3-6 months (or ideally, not even have one).  

I swear you could get a Toyota pickup 2WD with a long bed back in the early 90s (pre Tacoma days). But your point certainly stands. It’s like minivans with manuals..... There’s a reason they no longer exist.

Similar, but with 3 kids (so it was minivan, no question). The Maverick, even with penalty seats in the back, at least becomes “well if we need to take all of us, we can”. Whereas how quick would that get shot down for most dads as their daily if they want a 2-seater?