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Wed Jul 16, 2025 5:35 pm

Pecan tree, closer pic too since it's hard to see in the distance. No current nuts, so it's up for consideration, I suppose.

Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:10 am

Wow, I didn’t realize pecan trees got so big. Cool
Next challenge?

Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:34 am

A lot of the area around here are old pecan orchards so there are some old ones still hanging around, though the one I'm parked under isn't old enough to have been one of those.

How about your VW at an ice cream parlor/store. Be it Dairy Queen, or better yet, a local one.

Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:37 am

Nicholas D wrote: No current nuts, so it's up for consideration, I suppose.

Nut is behind the camera; still counts.

Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:41 am

Nicholas D wrote: A lot of the area around here are old pecan orchards so there are some old ones still hanging around, though the one I'm parked under isn't old enough to have been one of those.

How about your VW at an ice cream parlor/store. Be it Dairy Queen, or better yet, a local one.

I have spent a week trying to find an old fashioned chocolate-dipped soft serve cone in my valley. Does not exist, save for the occasional Mr. Softee truck (like once a month). No Dairy Queen. No Foster's Freeze. It's pathetic!

I posted on Nextdoor. 85 useless posts about shops in other towns, mistaken (closed) local shops, memories, scolding that gelato or custard is better... USELESS! Yet I have 20,000 views, so there must be SOME interest! But I think I'll have to sit this one out! :evil:

Current challenge:
How about your VW at an ice cream parlor/store

Thu Jul 17, 2025 12:09 pm

KTPhil wrote: Nicholas D wrote: A lot of the area around here are old pecan orchards so there are some old ones still hanging around, though the one I'm parked under isn't old enough to have been one of those.

How about your VW at an ice cream parlor/store. Be it Dairy Queen, or better yet, a local one.

I have spent a week trying to find an old fashioned chocolate-dipped soft serve cone in my valley. Does not exist, save for the occasional Mr. Softee truck (like once a month). No Dairy Queen. No Foster's Freeze. It's pathetic!

I posted on Nextdoor. 85 useless posts about shops in other towns, mistaken (closed) local shops, memories, scolding that gelato or custard is better... USELESS! Yet I have 20,000 views, so there must be SOME interest! But I think I'll have to sit this one out! :evil:

Current challenge:
How about your VW at an ice cream parlor/store

Let it all out KTPhil. We are here for you :D

Currently:
How about your VW at an ice cream parlor/store. Be it Dairy Queen, or better yet, a local one.

Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:05 pm

Nicholas D wrote: Pecan tree, closer pic too since it's hard to see in the distance. No current nuts, so it's up for consideration, I suppose.

My uncle used to send me a box of pecans (still in shell) from his tree in his backyard in Texas. I learned early on not to open the box inside my house, as not just pecans would be in the box when he'd shovel them up... :roll:

YVWNT an ice cream parlor/store. Be it Dairy Queen, or better yet, a local one.

Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:17 pm

Emily next to a small ice cream store named Cones. It's 85F today, and I'm surprised I found a spot out front.

If image acceptable, the next challenge - YVWNT a kid run lemonade stand, bonus points you actually spent money on said lemonade.

Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:42 pm

Had a bit of trouble fitting into the parking space did you Emily's Owner?

"Hang on... it will fit... just one more run... "

Just yanking your chain! :D

Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:53 pm

oprn wrote: Had a bit of trouble fitting into the parking space did you Emily's Owner?

"Hang on... it will fit... just one more run... "

Just yanking your chain! :D

We have a farm truck that looks similar, but on the other side... teenagers :roll:

Mon Jul 21, 2025 9:19 am

Emily's Owner wrote: oprn wrote: Had a bit of trouble fitting into the parking space did you Emily's Owner?

"Hang on... it will fit... just one more run... "

Just yanking your chain! :D

We have a farm truck that looks similar, but on the other side... teenagers :roll:

There is something suspicious about a pickup truck without dents...

Current challenge - YVWNT a kid run lemonade stand, bonus points you actually spent money on said lemonade.

Mon Jul 21, 2025 11:52 am

Not part of the challenge, but I finally got to meet oprn and his wife at the Findlater Show and Shine on Saturday. They braved the rain for an 1100 km round trip in one day, just to come to the show.

Current challenge - YVWNT a kid run lemonade stand, bonus points you actually spent money on said lemonade.

Mon Jul 21, 2025 12:41 pm

Big Bull Shooter wrote: Not part of the challenge, but I finally got to meet oprn and his wife at the Findlater Show and Shine on Saturday. They braved the rain for an 1100 km round trip in one day, just to come to the show.

Current challenge - YVWNT a kid run lemonade stand, bonus points you actually spent money on said lemonade.
Hey BBS, I'm so happy to see that you are still interested in the VW hobby.
I'm speaking for myself but, I'm sure other will agree.
It's really nice to see you posting here. I miss your pics and stories.

Looks like Merv put on a few pounds/kilo's in his retirement. Lol!

Mon Jul 21, 2025 1:03 pm

67rustavenger wrote: Big Bull Shooter wrote: Not part of the challenge, but I finally got to meet oprn and his wife at the Findlater Show and Shine on Saturday. They braved the rain for an 1100 km round trip in one day, just to come to the show.

Current challenge - YVWNT a kid run lemonade stand, bonus points you actually spent money on said lemonade.
Hey BBS, I'm so happy to see that you are still interested in the VW hobby.
I'm speaking for myself but, I'm sure other will agree.
It's really nice to see you posting here. I miss your pics and stories.

Looks like Merv put on a few pounds/kilo's in his retirement. Lol!

Thanks 67rustavenger, I'm back! That's my new 57 behind him. In Merv's defence, they were heavily bundled up for the cold and rain. I drove home 1100 km the next day, and now my engine is sounding a little off. I hope I didn't cook it.

Current challenge - YVWNT a kid run lemonade stand, bonus points you actually spent money on said lemonade.

Mon Jul 21, 2025 5:28 pm

67rustavenger wrote: I'm sure others will agree.
It's really nice to see you posting here. I miss your pics and stories.

I agree good to see BBS back in action =D> \:D/

YVWNT a kid run lemonade stand, bonus points you actually spent money on said lemonade.

Wed Jul 23, 2025 4:31 am

Xevin wrote: 67rustavenger wrote: I'm sure others will agree.
It's really nice to see you posting here. I miss your pics and stories.

I agree good to see BBS back in action =D> \:D/
Great to finally meet you BBS! Nice '57!

I have actually lost 10 pounds since I retired and yes we were sporting multi layers against the cold. We encountered sleet several times on that trip and at times rain so heavy that the road looked like a river. The waves nearly swamped us coming over the bow! :wink:

Now to find that elusive lemonade stand!

YVWNT a kid run lemonade stand, bonus points you actually spent money on said lemonade.

Sat Jul 26, 2025 12:11 am

oprn wrote: I have actually lost 10 pounds
The camera always adds 10 pounds :roll:

Sat Jul 26, 2025 5:23 am

Evil Clown wrote: oprn wrote: I have actually lost 10 pounds
The camera always adds 10 pounds :roll:
As does a mirror!

YVWNT a kid run lemonade stand

Sat Jul 26, 2025 8:40 am

Didn't we do this challenge before, and people were afraid of being labeled a pedophile tking pictures of kids?
Xevin should remember this.

Sat Jul 26, 2025 11:13 am

Xevin wrote: brass gears wrote: ...No way in hell am I getting caught taking pictures near kids or lemonade stand entrepreneurs
Shocked...

i wasn't thinking that, but I can see how that might seem a little weird. :oops:
Maybe the garage sale will be a little easier :lol:

Xatie and I walked the neighborhood to brunch. Not kidding. We passed a lemonade stand and a Friendship bracelet stand. :lol:

YVWNT a yard / garage sale.

People were not comfortable taking pictures of kids.