Growing up in Plymouth, the local canning factory (Stokely) concentrated on growing, harvesting and “canning” peas. Early peas are now in season. As kids, we would tear an armful of sweet peas on the vine off Stokely trucks as they slowed to a Stop at intersections. Then we would sit on the roadside curb and eat peas (followed by chewing on the pod). This morning I was given sweet peas from the garden by friends. They are organic. There were no vines and I’m told eating the pods is a nutritious thing. Hey, I’m 12 years old again.
The 4th of July is Monday. The privilege of Independence is special!
Grasshopper No.3 has promised for the third year in a row to take his Dad down to Crystal Lake to cruise with his refurbished boat. Yeah, right! At least No.3’s heart is in the right place. Boating on Crystal has changed. No.3 used to open up our Glastron boat and hit speeds of over 60 miles per hour. His new boat theoretically can top 90 mph. Alas, Crystal Lake has imposed speed limits for all power boats. We would be allowed to race across the lake at 35 mph.
Car purchasing has changed. I have inquired about a few used models at local dealerships. They know everything about me (the buyer). They know in detail what cars I own. They know where and when I bought them. I suppose they know the color of my underwear! The dealers also know and control all internet data. They have the same blue book info, average trade-in values and suggested retail data that we buyers have. It takes all the nasty negotiation out of buying. There really isn’t a lot of “wiggle room” for creating a deal. I guess the best chance for a deal is from a private seller who is hungry to unload their car. Stay tuned.
Fireworks someplace Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Best fireworks ever were from a hillside overlooking the Sheboygan harbor on a clear night. Ooooh! Aaaahhh!
Enjoy
Love,
Dad
I don’t think grasshopper #4 owns a boat. #3 might.