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Hey gang,

you can correct the spelling and grammar it is 1:18 and Should be sleeping. So far the kim davis trip has been uneventful. We left Wickliffe at about noon and rushed to get to Morehead so we could attend Kim Davis's church. I got us there by 6:15 but the church was not open. They have no night service. OY!

We did have some fun with the poster board I brought. Malinda came up with the slogans, on the right window we put FREE KIM NOW on the left KIM DAVIS FOR PRESIDENT. Not one negative feedback ALL thumbs up on the drive down and at the gas stations we stopped at. One lady said the town is divided. She is finddng out real quick who the true friends are and who is coming out of the closet, I asked do you think they are busing poeople in. She was not sure because Morehead is a collge town and like all colleges today liberal.

At the Days Inn we are staying the lady clerk even had an opinion. The motel has been filled the last few nightsd. Peopele are coming in to protest. Zshe hates what has happened to America.

I was kind of tickled with the fact we are by Olive Hill the birthplace of Tom T Hall, Americas Story teller. She grew up with him and knew Tom since he was young. I said let me show you my book. Since Tom is no longer writing I am now Americas Story Teller. She loved the book but didn't buy one. I guess she would rather hear a story teller than read one. I like Tom. Um no, not in a gay way.

I am sleeping in the van while ruth and malinda share a room. I played Mcgiver. I have a large sheet, I strung it out in such a way that I am sleeping under like a tent in a van. This way I didnt have to make newspaper curtains. I strung an extension cord from their window and have a fan and a radio playing. Quite comfy.

Tomorrow the jail visit, will keep you informed,

Gotta Go go! And you gotta correct my grammar, I am tired and its hard to see the keys.

Carey

Willo True Value Hardware

Hey Gang,

Yes it was an eventful Wednesday. Very good and downright awful.

The good... My book "Hey Gang! Ready to Go-Go?" is now available at Willo True Value Hardware in Willoughby. Tell friends who may be interested in seeing a copy before buying.


And those who have been wanting to get a copy a new shipment arrived on Monday. Just email for details.

Gotta GoGo!!
Carey

Oshkosh B'Gosh

Well I threw caution to the wind and took off. I have the Daewoo in the shop waiting for me to deliver the fuel pump, I have the Go Go Bus at a garage. My rental is in need of repairs and I have things to do for the cleaning business. OH and car shows to attend to promote my book. The family on the other hand is not too happy. But thats another story.
So we are off to Oshkosh, Wisconsin for the worlds largest air show. 10,000 aircraft will be there. Time we left was 9:30 pm now it is 3:39 am and we are stopping to sleep. Living the hi-life at a Marriott Suites or sleeping the hi-life. Thats all for now.

Well we slept in Later than I thought, Walt usually wakes up way to early. Had a quick breakfast and off we went. We dropped Ruth off at a friends in Milwaukee. Right off the freeway exit was a group of preteen to early teen black kids selling bottled water. Walt asked how much? They were a buck each. He bought two bottles. Two kids came running over. One took Walt's money while the other tried to weasel in on the transaction. The first kid said don't give him the money he doesn't work with us. I love, it free market capitalists at work. Made me feel good that in the inner city where I am sure welfare is rampant that these kids took to making an honest dollar. The water was a bit but quenching I just hope it wasn't hot.

We stopped for lunch at a place called Schreiner's. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. We loved it. Their menu advertises scratched prepared meals like Grandma used to make. What we ordered was so good we believe it. My fish patty sandwich was incredible, Walt's salisbury steak was delicious and the root beer looked like real beer, golden yellow in color. The real treat though was the throwback look of the place. A clean family restaurant that looked like a restaurant with waitresses wearing white waitress uniforms. Love it!

Walt got us rooms at LA Quinta I won't say the price per room but let me tell you, they jacked up the price majorly because of the air show.

The air show is overwhelming. When Jimmy told me half a million people would attend I misunderstood him. I thought he said a million half people would attend. I thought it was the worlds largest gathering of midgets. Instead its the worlds largest fly in air show. They estimated number for attendance is 500,000. Not sure if per day for the weekend or the entire week. People come from all over the world not just within the US. We were riding the tram to get around and the gentleman sitting next to me was from Charleston WV. He said he has been coming for 10 years and always stays the entire week of the show but he still never sees everything he wants. Incredible. Someone else told us they think the air show covers 1,000 acres. 10,000 planes gather. Wow!

That's all for now. Gotta Go-Go! Carey

Hey Gang, Hey Gang is now available at.....

Hey Gang, I have been busy promoting and knocking on doors getting "Hey Gang! Ready to Go-Go?" on store shelves.

Here is an updated list where the book can be purchased at:
Fireside Books Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Macs Backs Coventry
Wickliffe Antiques & Uniques
Wickliffe Floral Barn
Comic Heaven Willoughby, Ohio
Fudge Caboose Girard, Pa.
Local Roots Ashland, Ohio
Old & New Beginnings Emporium Greenville, Pa
Sands RV Madison, Ohio
SKCA Sports 'N' More Geneva on the Lake
News Depot 724-588-4201 Greenville, Pa

It warms the cockles of my heart that people all over are reading about the spinning spatula and my other stories.
Thank you for all your support.
Book 2 and 3 may still be a reality. Now doesn't that warm the cockles of your heart?

PS: If you know of a store near you that may be a good fit for Hey Gang! let me know and I will do the rest. I mean you can rest I will do the work just let me know.

Gotta GoGo!!
Carey

What a day yesterday.
One thing that has always puzzled me running my own business for years is this... I can do the same quality, same effort, same price on a job and one customer will love my work but another will complain it isn't done right. I am sure anyone running a business could relate.

So that's how my day started, an email from a customer complaining.

Are you aware of this?
Then I head to the post office to mail a copy of my book “Hey Gang Ready! Ready to Go-Go?” to Stuff's Restaurant in Wisconsin Dells who ordered one. May as well plug the book and Stuff's while I'm at it.

I told the mail clerk I wanted to send the book Media Mail. I have been using media mail since the 90's sending out collectible magazines and books. Back then the only question asked, that's if it was even asked, was is it a book or printed material? Its far different today, I complained about this in a previous blog post.

The list of questions have gotten much longer using media mail. The clerk now asks does your package contain anything fragile, liquid, perishable, or potentially hazardous and instead of giving a simple no as in the past you now have to mark a box on an electric key pad stating so. But wait that's not the worse part.

I was also asked twice any letter or correspondence with the book? I replied no because this time there wasn't but usually I include a note about what is being sent or if its a gift a greeting. Then she warns me mailing media the package can be opened and inspected. I said WHAT? Yes we randomly open media mail to inspect the package. I asked how is this allowed you can't open someones mail? She mumbled something like this is not considered standard mail.

I don't care what the reason is and I don't know how long this has been happening, this is just wrong. Is anything secure or safe any more? Are we preparing for a war?

And now onto my car parts argument.
I ordered online an axle for my lil' Daewoo which may have seen the end of its life.

The name of the store is Auto Parts Warehouse. Their call center is in the Philippines which I don't mind too much as they do speak English clearly. I had them ship the axle directly to my mechanic.
Well it was the wrong part.
The mechanic didn't care it was the wrong part he charged me. And I understand why. He removed the old axle, tried to install the wrong axle, put back on the old axle and it tied him up for a few hours.

I immediately called Auto Parts Warehouse to complain, get the correct part and be reimbursed for their mistake. They apologized and apologized again when they realized they don't carry my axle. No matter what I said it didn't matter. They will only reimburse $20 for the mechanics charge.

I argued at length repeating again and again you don't even carry my part, you sent the wrong one and you won't reimburse me for the full charge from the mechanic?

Well today in my inbox is 5 different emails, one for a return label, one where to complain, a survey on how the service was, an apology and the corporate office address which will hear from me.

From arguing I went to...

In with the new out with the old!
There is an area west of Cleveland in Avon called the French Creek District. I don't frequent the area often in fact its been more than a few years. The reason for my visit was to find more stores willing to carry my book and also place brochures of the newly opened Antiques and Uniques of Wickliffe. A lot of antique collectible markets promote each other.

I was in shock. French Creek is still labeled as historic but why? I didn't recognize it.
French Creek has become so sterile, scrubbed of its personality with corporations creeping in.
Most of the antique shops seem to be gone and some of the old building removed and replaced with newer structures.

Another place that I use to enjoy shopping is gone. I went there many times during their Christmas candle walk. A real fun holiday event wonder if it still happens and if it does what it would be like.

As I always say – Progress has gone to far.

Better days ahead I am sure but until then boo hiss.

Gotta Go-Go!
Carey

Willoughby Cruise In and Thank You Alex

Hey Gang,
What a fun time at the Willoughby Cruise In. Out of all the car shows and cruise ins this is my fav.  They close Euclid Ave., cars are parked all over, most shops and stores are open and it has two stages with bands at each one, just a great summer event.

The number of cars dropped this year. Not sure if it was because rain was predicted and some got spooked. They expected 500 vehicles with about 10,000 in attendance but I don't think it hit those numbers.

One thing I didn't like this year was the quality dropped and there were to many new cars that looked factory. Why they were allowed in I don't know. But what I really liked was where I parked the best spot I ever had at this show. I was parked in the center of the park. The Go-Go Bus looked perfect in the grass and under the trees.



I felt bad for Cassie, Walt's daughter. For her 16th birthday Walt bought her a really sweet '68 Mustang. She was so excited. Unfortunately Cassie parked next to the Go-Go Bus. The Go-Go Bus attracted everyone to it with no one noticing Cassie's clean ride. I am not bragging but usually it is a crowd favorite because it is so different.

I did quite well with book sales at the show. So many people asked do you actually take trips in this? I responded with... Well to answer your question YES in fact I wrote a book about my travels, handed the person my book and that led to sales.

I was a bit annoyed at one point. I walked a way from the Go-Go Bus only to turn around and see people in it. One little kid who was jumping about with her Mom watching, two young boys  and two teen girls were acting as if it was a playhouse. What is with people?

I like to thank Alex. Sometimes I have a brain malfunction and go blank. My axillary battery must be bad because it is not holding a charge. I was disappointed that it was getting dark and no one could see in. Alex comes up to me and says well why don't you start it and charge the battery? Um yeah why don't I? Gee what a simple solution. Hey sometimes it takes an Alex to figure these complex things out.

I was to busy with everything so only took a few photos. That's all.

Gotta Go-Go!
  Carey