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Category Archives: Automobile Lifestyle
Travelogue: The Ultimate Road Trip?
Tweet All Photos by Randy Stern I’ve always wanted to do an epic road trip. In the past, I have done that. My relocation from Northern Virginia to Madison, Wisconsin in 2000 was one. My failed attempt at a relationship … Continue reading
10,000 Lakes Concours D’Elegance 2018: A Different Kind of Coverage
Tweet All Photos by Randy Stern Normally, you would see a bunch of photos and plenty of text about this year’s 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance. Instead, we did something completely different. I had the chance to bring out Josh Dvorak … Continue reading
The “Old Car Show” in Central Wisconsin
Tweet All Photos by Randy Stern I know you’re curious, but let’s ask the question: what is Iola? Iola is an “old car show” located east of Stevens Point, Wisconsin that includes various locations for vehicles, swap meet vendors and … Continue reading
Commentary: Fifty Years of Hot Wheels
Tweet Photo by Randy Stern Want to talk about being born at the right time? I was four years old when Mattel introduced their Hot Wheels cars at the 1968 New York Toy Show. What happened afterward was a phenomenon … Continue reading
Commentary: Car Season is Back…From The Freezer!
Tweet All Photos by Randy Stern It was Saturday. We had significant snowfall through the week, but it enabled a brief gap of recovery for the Twins home opener. However, tradition states that the first MN Cars & Coffee would … Continue reading
Not The Turkey…or The Stuffing
Tweet 2017 Jeep Renegade Deserthawk – All Photos by Randy Stern What goes well with Thanksgiving? Turkey is a given. Some people substitute it with Tofurky, but others will tell those who eat it that it’s not what the Wampanoag … Continue reading
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Tagged Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Jeep
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V&R Stories: The Insanity of Self-Relocation
Tweet The pratfalls of self-relocation in the snow. – Photo by Michael Larson Moving day. We have all been there. Most of us will most likely use a rental vehicle to achieve either a cross-town or cross-country move. Some of … Continue reading
Travelogue: Joliet…via Mukwonago – The Road to #MAMA17FR
Tweet All Photos by Randy Stern I really wanted a vacation… For some, a vacation is a week away from home, going somewhere enjoyable, and doing something relaxing. I should be doing that. I know I have to do that. … Continue reading
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Commentary: My Left Foot and The Imbalance Between Health and Driving
Tweet Photo by Randy Stern If you are dealing with some sort of terminal or debilitating illness or injury – you should not be driving. That’s a loaded statement! The idea that health should be a factor in eliminating one’s … Continue reading →