Yea, it’s the last day and I’m done. I think. Guess it depends on how you look at it. Started the day having a photo-shoot at Cinemavehicles for a Korean Magazine. Can’t wait for that to come out, only I’ll need someone who reads Korean to help to read it. Doh. DJ, the photographer and writer took shots of just about everything. From the ECTO1 to the STC MINI to Knight Rider to the “graveyard.” Yes, the graveyard is where all the cars go to die. Only they don’t die, they live on as destroyed cars in film.
Then, on to my Corporate offices for lunch to meet with my partners. Discuss some upcoming cool things including a MyRide explosion coming. Shhhh… That went on for three and a half hours. Thank God Kathie made me some Fireball Fuel this morning. I was on a high all day. I wonder if I can make that into healthy chocolate?
Now, I said that that was the end… Maybe not, as the weekend is here and it’s off the Bimmerfest in Santa Barbara tomorrow and a Baby Birthday on Sunday. A 1 year old. What do you buy a 1 year old since they can’t drive yet?
…I know. Wee driving gloves. Keeps their hands clean as they chow gooey things. OFF TO TARGET!
Please join me in welcoming two new Fireballers into the world. Makayla and Keilani Sullivan. These two tots belong to MyRide Producer, Mike Sullivan.
Now what’s amazing about these georgeous little girls is that they were born so small that they stayied in the hospital for months. About a pound each, give or take a Hershey’s kiss. But now, they’re finally home and eager to begin their love of cars! So, it’s with great pride that I share my friend’s kids with the world. And with dreams of cars, chocolate, all things girls …a wish for a life of abundance and love.
Oh, and if they grow up to like cars too, that works… NICE JOB, MIKEY AND TRISH! Now let’s see if we can line up a job for them, eh?
This, from my buddy Larry Champlain in New Jersey. Passion……in motoring. Cool.
“Prior to my 2007, I had a 2004 Mini as well. I had always admired the
style, the reliability and SPEED. When I had purchased my 2007 Mini Cooper,
my best friend had purchased one as well. At that point it was a fun
competitive game for the both of us as to who would do what to their car
first. We were both in touch with the most current updates and
modifications. We both researched performance and style modifications.
Pretty soon, we were changing seats, upgrading motor parts, JCW, decals, and
much more. My goal at that point was to get the “Best Mini” I had
joined.PhillyMini.org. In the summer of 2007, my Mini was voted the “Best
Mini” at one of the rallies I had attended. I felt a huge accomplishment in
making it the best performing and looking vehicle in the Mini World. My car
sounds great, looks great and drives great. I receive quite a few
compliments and stares as I drive by. I am proud to be a Mini owner and
show it!”
…expansive. New York has their fashion, Texas has their big hats, Chicago has their hot dogs and LA… has movies. But since movies travel the globe, the globe is effected by movies. From fashions to cars to stories of heroism. And that, if done well, never dies. Case in point, Lil’ R2 here. Made from a Beer Barrel. Cool. But you never know what will be a hit.
Cool.
Whew… Certainly makes me think about what’s important. I’d rather not have my home destroyed to suddenly get the point of life.
Yea, we all work, we all play, we all get mad, we all have fun. But in moments of tragedy, we all work together. Funny how that happens…
Woke to a banging at the door by my neighbor. We call her the “Plant Ninja,” as she’s been seen picking weeds at 2am. Weird. Anyway, she’s screaming “FIRE! FIRE!” Instantly, my turbo spools and I’m vertical, racing down the stairs to the sound of Fire Engines and an entourage of God knows what slipstreaming past my house. 6:30am.
It’s now 9:19am and the Engines haven’t stopped. The fire is 3 miles north now and burning furiously, but heading north. Away from us. My friend, Steve has a house that’s right there. I fear it’s gone now. He’s in Bug Sur, camping, with no way to reach him.
Went up into to town to see if there was any way to help, but all we found was that the Starbucks were full. Campers, people, kids… all with nothing to do but wait.
Picture this.
Snuggled tight in my cozy bed. Warm. Dreaming of… well, let’s not picture that for now. But, as I lie there in slumberland, my wife Kathie perks awake and snags a sip of water. She rolls over, barely squinting and peeks out the window. Something catches her eye…
Stirring awake, she climbs out of bed, glides to the window and looks out to see… a red glow emanating from down the street. She gasps. At this time, I myself roll over from coziness and see her…
“What are doing?” I say.
“Holy crap!” She replies. THAT, snaps my nappy red head outta bed and I launch next to her. We both shift to see better revealing a …
…House on fire. Flames shooting over 100 feet high. My eyes bulge like a Pug after a Peanut Butter Sandwich feast! I race to the phone and frantically dial 911. Then, like she just got stung by a swarm of drunk beach bees, Kathie flips on her clothes, grab my keys and says “Hurry up!”
Once again, my wife has me bolting on to another adventure. This time. in the middle of the night. Oh, did I mention it’s 2:10am? So, like I have done every other time, I try to keep up.
5 minutes later, we’re standing at the house as the flames curl and whip into the air. Embers reaching 200 feet. Now, not being a Fireman, I don’t have a clue what to do. But, within about 30 seconds or so, in come the heroes. 3 engines, 1 ladder, 4 police cars, 1 paramedic and an ambulance. Man, all I brought was the Mach 3…
It’s now 7:38am as I write this. I don’t know if anyone was in there. But my heart goes out to those that lost that treasure. And honestly, all those that lost what they did in the fires of California recently. So, today I declare as being First Responders Day. November 7th. Give a wave to those in uniform. Show them that you believe in them and that a smile is the one thing that keeps them going.
And some day, they may be called upon to save you…
My dog is sick. Very sick. The dog food that killed thousands is now trying to do the same thing to mine. His name is Bandit and he’s a CockerPoo. A mini dog for a MINI car. He’s been having his tummy drained once a week, from 16lbs down to 11. 5lbs of fluid. But, in a case like this, our thoughts are what will save him…
Went to the vet, they said he’d only live 2 weeks or so. “Put him to sleep now.” …He’s been alive for over 10 now. Cost: $100 a session times 10.
Went to the Holistic Doc and they said he’s dying, gave him a shot of B12 and recommended Acupuncture. Cost: $250 Consultation plus the B12. 1 Visit. Ouch.
Then,… it hit me. Dr. Schultz. In the beginning, we changed his diet radically and started him on a Liver Detox and major herbal formulas. The same things we take and I haven’t been sick in 5 years. Expelling his toxins and getting it into our heads that we were “Making him Healthy.”
At Dr. Schultz: 3 people surrounded me with the best advice that money could never buy. Didn’t charge me a thing. Actually cared about my lil’ pup and showed me pix of theirs.
He’s the greatest dog that ever lived,… to me. Just like YOUR dog. Would you give up? Never. So great that Kathie and I are developing a whole Series of Books around him. So, as we build our MINI for the TV Show, my thoughts are with him. Not of concern, but of strong visualizations that his health is perfect. Creating a strong and healthy little dog to watch my show with and take to the beach for good sniffins. …And to eat healthy treats with…
Appreciate the good vibes from people who love cars,… and dogs.
Contemplation. Ah, yes. What to do next?
My Coloring Book, MINIROCKETS seems to be a hit, but now I have to follow it up. Curious what you guys think? Muscle Cars? Movie Cars? Tuners? Classics? They’re really fun to do and even more fun to color in,… even for adults. Since ADULTS seem to be the ones snaggin’ it. Yea, for their kids, they say. Right…I’m not buyin’ it…
Coloring Books are for EVERYONE! On a plane? Color a MINI. On the pot? Color a Muscle Car… But what is it about Coloring that get’s into people? Remember? Sittin’ with your friends as you color in Disney characters… Sittin’ by the TV with your brother, coloring in Underdog or Speed Racer. It was something to do, something fun. And it took you away…Maybe THAT was it. It took you away, even if just for a few minutes. Personally, I love to watch kids color. Hang out with them… and act stupid. You remember what THAT was like, right? Do YOU get to act stupid?
So, what to do? What cars should I do next? Tell me, ’cause I’m stuck.
http://news.aol.com/newsbloggers/2007/08/23/redheads-going-extinct/
Just a matter of time….
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