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Turns out that the center caps that came with the wheels I’m gonna run on green car were not the right ones. Instead they were slightly too …

Did some old fashioned badge tuning on the green car. The black badge cleans up the holes and will fit the look so well once everything is smoked. It …

I was embarrassed at how dirty the Rallye was just sitting in my garage. In a futile attempt to relieve some stress, I took it over to the car wash to …

Getting green car fall ready. (To sit until spring, lol) My hella smoked are gonna go on the Helios, so stockers it is, for now… Though …

So many sevens on these dailies in the last day or so. Also, I love that @matt_litke built cluster in the mk4. One of the best creature comfort …

Finally getting around to posting a few pics of the wagon from a few weeks ago when @longballrally and I bombed down to @theeurodistrict . An …

Was able to duck in and check out @kaylamay_art ’s new show. Such an absolute joy to see it all. Am still taking in this piece that absolutely …

Collecting up some parts for rebuilding the Helios. If anyone has any rear Helios power door cards or a Jetta w/sunroof headliner, I’m buying.

Bocce and umbrella drinks on a Monday night. The sun is very bright.

And some @nofx to wrap up the night. Really glad we all got to see them together. Thanks for the music, we’ll keep listening.

@miloochs and Felix watching @descendents put on an amazing hour. A joy to hear both kids singing along to most, including suburban home… …

If @deadmilkmenofficial is in town, I’m going to see them. Add the rest of my family and @handlebarchicago , and it’s bests all around!

Quick garage visit. I gotta get started on this Helios sometime soon.

Cleveland Museum of Art… Some are I liked, some art that reminded me of people and some @heavyslime art I brought with me.

Treating ourselves to some delicious vegan food.

Tree: 0 Dome: 0 Calling this one a draw. Came up to the dome late last week to find a tree resting on the top thanks to a big storm last week. Some …

New hat that I got hanging out with @tolar and proof of life. Still here doing things.

Hey there rabbit!

Whole lotta cobwebs and dust and helicopter seeds blown off. Country is such a weirdo car, and it’s so fun to drive around… It might be …

Switched over all the way to the 15" Le Castellets so I can scavenge the tires from the 3 spokes. Test fit the new wheels for this car (no pics …

Lunch @vanguardmilwaukee means Felix gets root beer.

A little slice of springtime.

New (old) music in the mail day!

Finally getting off my ass and getting green car moving again. Drove it around the block today, and scared the crap outta my neighbors. Will probably …

Spring is coming… About to hit 3 years with the ID4 and just crossed over 66k. Truly a great, well balanced vehicle. Looking forward to another …

Did that democracy thing

Milo came home for a surprise visit for Felix’s birthday! Felix was completely surprised when I came back from my “event” last night …

Taking stock… I’m probably never gonna get to this Citroën. I’ve got a few mk2s in line before it. So… Anyone want a 1971 …

So excited to finally get this beautiful @coleypierce piece up to the dome. I propped it up in the kitchen to snap these pics, but it looks so good …

Got a new rug for the family room portion of the main floor. It really ties the room together. Gonna get some different ottomans so it reads a little …

Snow Day! Appropriate attire from @heavyslime .

Got the stove a bit too hot tonight and cracked one of the glass panels. Planning on replacing the stove soon with a similar style that I need to …

Cool night calls for a fire.

Getting ready to see @thelemonheadsofficial with this crew.

Circle of life… The caddy that I’ve been hoarding for like 20 years left to a very good home. That left me with space in the home garage …

Every day is a good day for some @ihateyoutheband

It was time for some new snows for the mk4. Hopefully these will make their way onto the car later this week…

One of my favorite changes to the mk4 this past year are these phaeton challenge wheels. I’ve wanted these wheels for a long time - …

Got me the @leencustoms version of the Rallye Golf.

Felix and I celebrating at @handlebarchicago for their 20th. Mere moments before this I ran into a whole slew of OFA folk that I haven’t seen in …

Hope to take the Rallye on a final drive this week before winter comes and takes the car fun away. First up, gotta fix a slow leak in that front …

I might be too far to get a hoagie on the regular, but @wawa is gonna keep me warm this season.

A walk in the woods when the leaves start to turn.

Love to see @chemaskandal ’s work in the wild. Also, love the art and the message.

Previous pic with this @sazerac_stitches sconce didn’t do it justice. A small preserved bit of nature whenever we need it. Also, finally got the …

Surprise present from @longballrally ! Absolutely gorgeous work from @scrape_empire . This is good motivation to get moving building out my Helios. …

Let’s try that again… I did a bad job of getting the side skirts and rear valance mounted before @loeshowofficial , so off they come to …

I love how this kitchen ended up. The lights (the green PH5 by Louis Poulsen and a botanico by @sazerac_stitches ), the trees, the greens, the wood. …

Fresh Chagall on the hood for the harlequin. Excited to get these and the fresh fenders on soon.. as soon as I get the motor running again, lol.

Caught some hooligans snooping. Brazen, in broad daylight. Sometimes a whole crew!