Category Archives: Occasional Commentary

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Flea Market Finds at the Vintage Radio & Communications Museum of Connecticut

Bing Crosby demonstrating the 1946 Philco model 46-1201 radio / record player. Today this item is often referred to as the Bing Crosby radio. I have an addiction to old radios, especially anything that was manufactured in the 1923-1950 period. … Continue reading →

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One Thing Leads To Another

Removal of instrument panel and repair of gauges in 1941 Buick Roadmaster. Tools, techniques, recommendations. Photos too! Continue reading →

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Netflix Recommendations : Watch More, Search Less

Best films currently on Netflix. 17 picks with links to official trailers. Stop wasting time looking for something good … it’s all here. Continue reading →

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The Buick Goes to a Wedding

  What does one do with a 76-year-old car? I drive mine to various cruises and car shows. The condition of my 1941 Buick is such that it will never win any awards but it does attract an abundance of … Continue reading →

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Netflix Picks, 32 of Them!

32 of the best films on Netflix right now, January, 2017. Links to You Tube trailers provided! #BestOfNetflix Continue reading →

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The TV that Followed Me Home

A 1951 Model H3267R Zenith TV / Radio / Phonograph console is saved from the dumpster. Photos included! Continue reading →

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Lee and Evel – Chapter 1 , Beginnings

A memoir of Lee Ratliff and the three years that he spent working for Evel Knievel. Chapter 1 of 6. Continue reading →

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Lee and Evel – Chapter 2 , Early Venues

Lee and Evel, the story of Lee Ratliff and the years he served as driver, mechanic and crew chief to his friend Evel Knievel. Continue reading →

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Lee and Evel – Chapter 3, Dangerous Flying

The story of Lee Ratliff and Evel Knievel. Chapter 3 gets into Evel’s experiences as a private pilot. Continue reading →

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Lee and Evel – Chapter 4, Fun On The Road

Lee and Evel, story of Lee Ratliff’s time with Evel Knievel. Chapter 4, Fun On The Road. Continue reading →

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