I've seen a handful of these in the wild, but this is the first one I've seen in a few years, and the only example I've ever witnessed moving under its own power. The Vixen seems to be about as cool as RVs get (maybe second to the funky '70s GMC motorhome, but those are a bit porky).

A fraction of the Vixen's size, this little guy is so narrow, it messed with my perception. If there'd been no other traffic nearby at first glimpse, I'd have thought it was much farther away than it actually was:

(Atrai is one of the various labels the Hijet has carried over the years. No clue what generation this one is.)

I've never been more than indifferent to the Aztek, but now that they're thin on the ground, they sure do stand out on the rare occasion I see one. I'm sure we've got some fans here. Looks like this one has been more pampered than most.

Good luck!

First time I've ever heard a cover of that tune. It's a pretty straightforward version, but I gotta say I prefer Stan Ridgway's vocals on the original:

Some people have bad depth perception, but this driver suffers from impaired width perception.

Possibly another hol(e)y grail, although this thing looks too sound for David T. I'm not really a CJ/Scrambler/etc guy - my one & only Jeep was an '83 Wagoneer (Pioneer package, AKA the Frugal Yankee special - 258 CI straight 6, 4MT, Armstrong windows, no A/C, manual hubs) back in the late '80s/early '90s, but this caught my eye in Lake City (NE Seattle) yesterday.

A very brief, yelled convo yielded that this is a Mitsubishi turbo diesel-powered rig, not a USPS rural route vehicle. Jeep guys, what vintage is this? What market? The TURBO graphic screams 1980ish, but the tiny tail lights make me think it could be older, or maybe they're not original. Dude was definitely enjoying the hell out of a beautiful day for
windshield-down driving.

Apologies in advance for the potato-grade pix.

@haveacarortwoorthree said in The hiring saga continues:

There's nothing wrong with being picky. I've knocked people out because their resumes looked like trash - if you are not going to take the time to polish what will be your introduction to me, why would I think you would do a good job if hired?

I once got a resume that included a head shot, like an actor would supply. This was for a seasonal winery position (extra help during harvest). It made me laugh, but he had a bit of relevant experience, so I asked him to come in for an interview. He showed up late, wearing flip-flops & ripped jeans. I told him I now knew all I needed to know about him, and there would be no interview. He somehow interpreted that as having gotten the job, and was shocked when I informed him otherwise.

@CarsOfFortLangley said in New Hail Plan: Enacted:

@AkioOhtori

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@bloody-the-resident-shitposting-saffer said in Prep your emergency eyewash station before clicking:

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More money Pep Boys gift cards than brains/taste?

@nowhere Even by CL standards, that's some terrible photography. Why do the interior shots look like they were taken 40 years ago, with an Instamatic? I really like how there's not even a hint in any of those pix that the conversion is actually in this van. Just a wide shot, with the damn slider open would do it.

@454ssracetruck Taunt David Tracy with it, regardless.

@svend said in Hey remember that open bathroom concept?:

Whoever thought this was acceptable needs a piece of two by four round the head, repeatedly.

Seems like that may have happened first.

@amoore100 said in DOTS 9 May 2022:

love the patina on that V12 badge

Do dirt & lichen count as patina? That's just standard Pacific NW "I can't be bothered to wash my car" crust.

@EssExTee a Geo Metro convertible, with Minnesota plates, spotted in Massachusetts(?), and it has no visible rust?

I call bullshit. You've somehow managed to photograph a hallucination.

@ibRAD said in Oppo likes basic trucks, right?:

@ash78 @Brickman Yeah, I was thinking Celica too, but looks like they actually are stock upon further research!

Yep, I had the manual transmission version of this, a '98, and those were the stock wheel covers.

I'm shocked this is still around, in this any condition, in northern New England. It must spend half the year in storage.

@WhoIsTheLeader said in Perceptions of people on the internet…:

People used to think I was really old

Perhaps because you're a cast iron skillet, thus possibly an antique?

(Unrelated: I'm due for an eye exam. This prescription just isn't cutting it any longer.)

Star Star

Black Star

Highway Star

Everybody's a Star!

Just to reiterate, Everybody Is a Star

@MybirdIStheword said in "Classic" Rock:

@Chariotoflove something stops me from really liking that song, but for the life of me I have no idea what it is.

For me, it's Don Henley that ruins it.

Mojo Nixon was right.

@kiltedpadre said in What’s Oppo listening to?:

I’m listening to some Bonnie Raitt tonight. I’m sulking a bit because I just found out she’s doing a concert right around the corner, but I’ll be on call that night so I can’t go unless I can convince someone to cover for me on a summer weekend.

You might be interested in her appearance on WTF with Marc Maron earlier this week. Excellent interview. I guess it should be no surprise that she's got some great stories after 50-whatever years in the business.

I’m not kidding about right around the corner either. On nice nights I’ll sit outside and music from the venue is like having a stereo playing soft background music.

That sounds pretty good, assuming you enjoy most of the acts performing.

@functionoverfashion That old wooden soda crate is the deluxe upgrade from the standard-issue plastic milk crate. Excellent choice!

@CarsOfFortLangley said in New Hail Plan: Enacted:

@AkioOhtori

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@flatisflat Better than the deputy, but to absolutely no meaningful effect, unfortunately.