According to the good old Farmer’s Almanac, “Cold Man Winter” is back for the 2016-2017 winter season. To go along with frigid, cold temperatures, parts of the country can look forward to above-normal precipitation. Of course, this is good news for skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers alike, who may want to log some extra time on the slopes and trails after last year’s disappointing accumulation. On … Read More
Car Ownership
News and tips related to being an automobile driver and owner
Prepare for winter’s worst with the right tires
In general, you probably don’t give the tires on your car a second thought, right? I know I don’t. As long as, when I get out to my vehicle, there is air in all four of them, I’m good. Or so I thought. But the looming long winter months recently sparked a conversation about the need for new tires – winter tires, to be more … Read More
Jeep® on parade
It’s a long-running tradition. Every year around this time, small towns and big cities across America gather for what I consider the official ushering-in of the fall season – the parade. In our town in particular, it’s the local high school’s homecoming parade. And it’s a lot of fun. For several years now, we have gathered with friends and neighbors to line the streets and … Read More
Tailgating gone gourmet – you may need more than a grill for this
Football season is my favorite time of year. I love the game. I love my fantasy team. (Not really, but that’s what happens when you auto-draft. Oh well.) And I love all the tailgating recipes, ideas and fun. Hometown tailgating is a blast, but visiting the other stadiums in the league can be a great experience as well. Especially if you fancy yourself a bit … Read More
Food, fun and Fletcher’s – it must be time for the fair
Ah, fall. That wonderful time of year when the temperatures cool, days start to get shorter and Fletcher’s Corny Dogs make their annual appearance at the State Fair of Texas. If you’ve never been to the State Fair of Texas, I urge you to, at some point in your life, make the effort to visit at least once. Where else can you take a selfie … Read More
Don’t skip the test drive!
Buying things online these days is as American as baseball, Jeep® Wranglers and apple pie. In fact, most people I know do the majority of their shopping online, simply to escape “mall madness.” The same is becoming true of car shopping. While I agree with (and encourage) online research when in the market for a vehicle, estimates suggest that nearly 20 percent of car buyers … Read More
Go out on a limb – spend a day apple picking
Fall means a lot of things. Cooler temperatures. Changing leaves. Football. And apples. Or any other of the numerous fruits and vegetables that are in-season and available at Pick Your Own (PYO) farms across the country. I’ve always wanted to go to an apple orchard and recently had the chance to do so. I must say, it was beautiful. And delicious! Before heading out for … Read More
‘Tis the season to keep an eye out for Rudolph – Dasher, Donner and Blitzen too
Four words that can completely devastate your day – I hit a deer. Did you know drivers are twice as likely to hit a large animal (deer, elk and moose) during the last three months of the year? For those living in the city, this may seem unlikely, almost an impossibility. But consider the fact that some of the most traveled holidays occur during the … Read More
Autumn is rolling out a colorful carpet for you to see
Fall is in the air. Crisp morning temperatures paired with bright, sunny afternoons can only mean one thing – changing leaves. I’ve been fortunate to witness some of the most remarkable fall colors in many areas of the country. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Rockies to the magnificent waterfalls of the Pacific Northwest, autumn sets the United States ablaze with panoramic views of … Read More
What’s in a name?
National Name your Car Day is less than a month away. Yes, there’s a day for that. AND there’s an app for that. Well, okay, there’s not so much an app as there are several websites to help you choose just the right name for your favorite (or not-so-favorite) four-wheeled friend. If you drive a Rebel, Renegade or Hellcat, you’re one of the lucky few … Read More