in the heat, slow down

The temps the last couple of days has been in the 90s, but very comfortable so long as you're not out walking across the desert.  So instead we've focused on Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods, and other such fabulous places.

Today we went out for a morning walk and took a new route south of here.  Along the way we saw a sign for a Yard Sale, which was actually going on in several yards.  As we walked from one to another we came upon this fellow who was working on his '52 Chev.

He was pleased to talk about it, in every detail.  Most of the car is original but he is adding some touches to it, I think including a hydraulic booster system, a new radiator, a new heater, and various other pieces.  The paint LOOKS original but is a variation of the original color he showed us underneath the trunk door.

He knew a fellow who owned a dozen antiquers that he would drive in some type of business, a different one every day, and he found this one on eBay for a pretty good price.  I don't know how many miles it has on it but the interior is in terrific shape.  

Outside of the car - the unique thing about the walking we have done is the navigation we can get from the smart phone.  Originally I took it along to be sure we'd be able t find our way home, and it's been quite valuable in helping to plot out the walk.  And in this case - to take a photo of something unique.  The first new car Dad ever bought was a '53 Chev. I thought it was the livin' end.