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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Carter's Birthday

Carter being the son of Steve and Nicole. Steve being the technician/mechanic/restorer who came down last winter to ensure that I had done a good job restoring the Land Rover. The Land Rover being what took us up to Steve and Nicole's today for Carter's birthday party.

Below, about ready to go, GPS on the windshield (it's my km/h speedometer), car seat for my daughter installed, and a yellow sticky with directions. Yellow sticky plus a GPS? Yup, the yellow sticky us easier to read at a glance in the bright light outdoors.

An hour's drive later, parked at Steve's, between a Mini and Jim's Jag. A hot drive up, as even with the window vents and windows open, a lot of heat is transferred into the cabin. This not helped by having the Kodiak heater on, as it helps to bring the coolant temp down in the hot humid conditions. Although it's possible to direct the Kodiak's outflow, enough hot air escapes around the baffles in the box to keep your feet warm. Nice in cold temperatures!

Just a further view, with a Porche 911 under wraps. Yes, Steve does those, too. Steve's old workshop in the foreground, and new top-of-the-line facility in the background.

The gathering. Why there is a yellow car jack stand in the middle of the lawn, I do not know, but I'm sure there's a good reason. Thank you, Nicole and Steve, for a very enjoyable afternoon.

Getting ready to come home. Actually a very comfortable vehicle to ride in. A bit slow on faster roads, but then, I just pull over to let the traffic go by and it's not a problem. Aside from being a little warm inside, and being a little slow at times, it really is nice vehicle to drive. Next summer, however, it may be nice to take the roof off, or even perhaps try a canvas roof that can have the sides rolled up.