I was at my nephew’s birthday party the other day and guess who showed up? It was none other than Blues Clues. So we got to talking and come to find out he “bown, bowns” Volvos. That’s “loves, loves” in human talk. So he gives the 940 Volvo a thumbs up on being a family safe vehicle. We even took a little test drive together.
So we went to the hometown of “Buffalo Bill”. But who was this guy with the funny name and where did the name come from??? Hummm. He was a buffalo hunter duhhh. His real name was William Frederick Cody and he got his nickname after he took a contract to supply Kansas Pacific Railroad workers with buffalo meat. And supply he did with killing almost 5,000 Bisons or AKA Buffalo in only 8 months time. So why is he not called Bison Bill? Food for thought. No punt intended.
So if you are in the area of North Platte, Nebraska you should stop by the Fort Cody Trading Post. It is at the junction of I-80 and US 83 and BONUS, it is FREE. AND it is visible from the interstate so you don’t have to travel out of you way. It is Nebraska’s largest souvenir and western gift store.
You can see:
1. Plastic Buffalos
2. Large (gigantic, 30 ft tall) Buffalo Bill cutout
3. Two headed cow (kinda gross)
4. Wild wild west gifts
5. Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show (in miniature :),)
6. Wood Carving of an Native America (great listener)
7. Jackalope, a real one not like the one I saw at the WALL DRUGSTORE of South Dakota (You can even buy a REAL skin, which I did)
8. Much more . . .
This original Pony Express Station is located in Ehmen Park in Gothenburn, Nebraska . It’s a pretty cool stop if you are traveling on I 80.
The history of Gothenburg dates back to the great westward expansion, when thousands of pioneers crossed through here on the Mormon and Oregon Trails. In 1860 and 1861 the town boasted a station for the Pony Express.
After some 4,000 miles of this journey so far I stopped in for an oil change. Don’t tell anybody (shhhh), but (well, i’m not sure if I should mention this) I, I, I, I went to A SATURN DEALER for an oil change. I can’t believe I just said that. But in all honestly they provided one of the best services. They really treated me like royalty. They even gave me a quick wash which was soooooo refreshing. Volvo dealers better wake up and pay attention before I think of switching loyalties. Hmmmm…
I feel like an emerging flower in the spring time. But it’s still very much winter.
It gets awful lonely here in the States waiting to be driven. But it’s okay. I will wait patiently on my owners to return from Europe. It shouldn’t be much longer. . . .
Getting even more frustrated with all of the conartists out there. Especially those on craiglist. Although craiglists is a great site you just have to be aware and not stupid of believing everything you read or are told.
COMMON SENSE:
– If the title is not in your name – you can’t sell it
– If you don’t have your car paid off – you can’t sell it
– If the car doesn’t start – you can’t drive it home
BE AWARE OF:
– If the seller says that he just got the car and is not sure of the problems
– If the seller does not want to let you take the are to an “independent” mechanic or will always meet you have hours when ALL auto service places are closed
– If there is smoke coming out of oil or of car anywhere, especially white smoke = ENGINE PROBLEM
– If the seller has the car running before you get there – NOTE: This is a big sign that the car has trouble starting
– If the seller needs a quick sale because of divorce, moving or military deployment
– If a parent is selling there car for their child. This is not always a problem but sometimes is a way for the parent to say they don’t know info about the car
– If engine lights are on
– FINALLY: IF THE PRICE IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE – WALK AWAY
I want to be in support of my owners new years resolutions of shedding a few pounds. So here it is . . . I have already lost 5 killos.
Merry Christmas and never forget how good you have it.
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