HemiSam

Right up there with Stellantis aggressively pulling the V8 from the U.S. market and raising prices...stock down 40% or so last I checked. The turbo V6 (Hurricane) is not going over well in pickup trucks here and that was their bread and butter profitability / cash cow. Also, milking the HEMI vehicles with little R&D over 18 years and subsequently force feeding electric vehicles. I think offering them as an option along side ICE and allowing the consumer to transition would have been the better move here. Funnily, Stellantis is now threatening to bring back the 392 (6.4L) V8 in a couple of U.S. vehicles and Tavares has announced he won't renew his contract that ends I think in Q1 26...not soon enough. The board should boot him... HS

Oh my..... HS

I'm having Mr. Mom flashbacks... HS

Godspeed, Ron Ely... May you always have your "Jane" and never run short of vines...the Tarzan of my youth! HS

Chloe is cute as a button! HS

Marcus King was all I hoped for. Took a few years to finally catch him in town...worth the wait. HS

The Dinner Belle is Beeville, TX of all places. There for a racing event and found this little family owned gem. The candy their jalapeños and bacon. I may not live long but boy was it worth it... HS

$$$ shot!!!! HS

My BIL treated us to a birthday dinner at a new "live fire" restaurant, Creedence. Live fire is all the rage in H-town these days. Fortunately, the service, drink and food were very good. I figure they'll be better in another month or so as they've only been open a month... Bone-in ribeye, BBQ shrimp, stuffed red snapper and coconut cream pie were a few of their dishes... HS

Godspeed, Mr. Frank Fritz (American Pickers)... https://www.hemmings.com/stories/american-pickers-star-frank-fritz-dies-at-age-60/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=EDaily&utm_campaign=2024-10-02&uemlid=5a40c51c3d4254d5f58319200ca2ac8bb44b94437291b38bd1d989d5554293b0 HS

A few plates from a New Mexico golf trip with friends.... HS

The clone General Lee from Dukes of Hazard fame that was jumped... If one looks at the interior it becomes immediately clear the shell is a Dodge Charger, but not much else. It looks to be a Ford Crown Victoria's bones...including the floor pan that is rusted straight through... HS

Has anyone had any experience with he Fellow Aiden Precision coffee maker? https://fellowproducts.com/products/aiden-precision-coffee-maker I have to admit that I am curious. Love my Chemex but this would be an nice addition if it is a solid machine that makes great coffee. HS

Oh my... HS

Godspeed, Sergio... HS

I had the pleasure of driving this little gem in Colorado earlier this week. What a treat! HS

A bowl of tonkatsu from one of my favorite ramen joints here, Tamashi... HS

That's a beautiful machine. HS

AWD is a game changer. Make a pig fly and turn... HS

Shame a stick isn't an option. For the money, I would take an Audi RS 6 Avant over the M5 wagon despite higher power numbers with the plug-in electric motor helping. Nice to see the wagon head stateside all the same. HS

I was perusing one of the digital rags in my inbox and came across this gem in one of the articles. I very much like the dial and the size. HS

The better half wanted fish and why would I get in the way? Redfish on the half shell. My favorite fish dish in town is this one…. HS

Godspeed, Chi Chi Rodriguez. May all your putts fall for you.... HS

You are spot on, Topedo, with all your points. I speak very mediocre Spanish at best. Born in Miami, mother from Havana but originally her side of the family came from Oviedo in Asturias. Spain is AMAZING! HS

lol…you might be correct! The consume on the side for dipping birria style tacos became very popular here a few years back. My favorite in town is Doña Lena….legitimate! HS