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57taskforce · 05-08-2021, 11:12 AM

Love that engine museum! I’m gonna have to check that out! Here’s my hand-me-down lunchbox i had in elementary school in the early ‘90’s. My aunt used it when she was in school and gave it to me. I’ve still got it packed away somewhere. I borrowed this picture from the net.

1976gmc20 · 05-08-2021, 11:44 AM

I lived about three blocks from grade school and usually went home for lunch.

High school was "double sessions" so you went straight through either before or after noon. Not sure what I did for lunch my last couple years after moving to CO, but the last half of my senior year I was done with classes before noon and going to work.

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I was in 7th grade in 78

I was in Alaska: working construction, cutting firewood, and driving school bus.

**davischevy** · 05-08-2021, 12:19 PM

All the schools here had top shelf lunch rooms. I never took my lunch and had no desire to.

I can still smell that chili and home made cinnamon rolls on Friday.

Lots of good cooks here in the sticks.

**davischevy** · 05-08-2021, 12:20 PM

Dang, I never got a cool lunch box though.

LT7A · 05-08-2021, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyland

I went to Visit Taliesin West one year when I was down in Arizona
Thought it was very cool
Then, Just by chance my son and I visited
Taliesin in Wisconcin on our road trip, years back

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...717185&page=10

So now I look for his buildings wherever I go
It’s not always easy to get in them

The building at the university still is used
But looked abandoned (due to COVID) I think
Also it is old and tired

Pretty cool that you've gotten to see both of the Taliesin homes. And that it got you interested in seeing the rest of what he's done. If you feel like starting a thread with pictures of the FLLW places you've visited, feel free. You'll have at least one subscriber

Thoroughly enjoyed all the pictures of the museum too. Automotive and memorabilia. They definitely were purposeful about how things were displayed and it presents very well.

Greg58 · 05-08-2021, 04:05 PM

Well I have lived in NE my whole life, but have never ventured to the Speedway Motors museum. Should probably put that on my list.
The Valley center pivot irrigation systems are built in my town, Valley NE. by Valmont industries. They are a major employer in the area, they export pivots all over the world, they also are a major player in metal light poles, and a huge galvanizing facility.
There is only one Frank Lloyd Wright home in NE. in McCook. It is a private residence and is not open to the public.
Enjoying your adventure.
Greg

1976gmc20 · 05-08-2021, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg58

Well I have lived in NE my whole life, but have never ventured to the Speedway Motors museum. Should probably put that on my list.
The Valley center pivot irrigation systems are built in my town, Valley NE. by Valmont industries. They are a major employer in the area, they export pivots all over the world, they also are a major player in metal light poles, and a huge galvanizing facility.
There is only one Frank Lloyd Wright home in NE. in McCook. It is a private residence and is not open to the public.
Enjoying your adventure.
Greg

There's a company that advertises the Valley center pivot irrigation systems sales/service on KGHL in Billings

**Chevyland** · 05-08-2021, 06:29 PM

I knew today
Was going to be
A good day

57taskforce · 05-08-2021, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyland

I knew today
Was going to be
A good day

I hope you two had a good time. It’s always a good time hanging out with Pete!

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-08-2021, 07:11 PM

Some day I would like to meet Pete. Have a good time.

yuccales · 05-08-2021, 09:22 PM

Those two Blazer pics are fantastic!

**72 tigger** · 05-09-2021, 07:01 AM

Great pics and stories! You’re making good progress as you traverse our country. You could run into some rain today

**davischevy** · 05-09-2021, 09:09 AM

Looked like a great day in Wisconsin.

**Chevyland** · 05-09-2021, 09:00 PM

Oh yeah
A very nice visit
Thanks Pete for showing me around
-All those back roads
-The four story salvage barn
‘That you want everything, but don’t need anything’
And your old tire plant that is the size of a small town
.
Oh, by the way as I headed out of there, I noticed so many of the farms
That have the same blue silos lined up to the old one

**Chevyland** · 05-09-2021, 09:21 PM

And please tell Elyse
Thanks for the hugger orange crayon

**davischevy** · 05-09-2021, 10:20 PM

What are the chances Elyse will be the only girl in class that knows the terms "hugger orange, highlander plaid, K5, K10, K20 and Dana 60"?

'63GENIII · 05-09-2021, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyland

My favorite

I was in 7th grade in 78
Growing up in California
Nearly every kid had a BMX bike

Wow, talk about a blast from the past.

One of the older kids in the neighborhood had a Race Inc. To us, he was a virtual magician, wizard, pro whatever you'd want to call him. His was near identical 'cept for the Cooks Bros forks, FMF bars and blue Snake Belly tires. Hadn't seen nor thought about Race Inc in no less than 40 years!

Thanks for that! Those were simpler times for sure

**DeadheadNM** · 05-10-2021, 08:00 AM

Eric was a real pleasure having you here! Thanks for the visit. I’ll give her the thanks. She kept talking about the scooter ride.

**GOPAPA** · 05-10-2021, 08:37 AM

Very nice sharing across America Road Trip Eric.. enjoying your adventures..

72supr · 05-10-2021, 10:28 AM

The blue silos brand name was Harvestore. Another name for them was Blue Tombstone because they put a lot of good farms under. Just cost way to much money for how much they would hold. Nice trip.

**Chevyland** · 05-10-2021, 08:31 PM

I never put to much emphasis on where I’m going to camp
Just google ‘RV campgrounds nearby’
But tonight is just one of those ‘lucky’ times

Life is Good..

.!

**Chevyland** · 05-10-2021, 08:42 PM

Just at a normal gas station
racing fuel
leaded

Now, that something you would Never see in California

**Chevyland** · 05-10-2021, 09:00 PM

Traveling through the backroads of Indiana
Looked like it rained hard recently
How many drive in movie theaters are left ??
Ended up at my destination
Like always, with truck guys from here
Easy conversation
New friendship

Kirk (72 tigger) ,
Thanks for lunch and the emblem
Time spent, was just too short
Look forward to meeting again in the future
Make sure you look me up when you are nearby

yuccales · 05-10-2021, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyland

Just at a normal gas station
racing fuel
leaded

Now, that something you would Never see in California

Eric, you got that right! I'm pretty sure I've never seen a pump like that.

**72 tigger** · 05-10-2021, 09:42 PM

Enjoyed the conversation Eric, you’re easy and interesting to talk to. Always like to hear stories involving trucks that we’re so passionate about. Glad you found a good spot to kickback for the evening.

05-08-2021, 11:12 AM	#101
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,232	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me Love that engine museum! I’m gonna have to check that out! Here’s my hand-me-down lunchbox i had in elementary school in the early ‘90’s. My aunt used it when she was in school and gave it to me. I’ve still got it packed away somewhere. I borrowed this picture from the net. Attached Images __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

05-08-2021, 12:19 PM	#103
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,789	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me All the schools here had top shelf lunch rooms. I never took my lunch and had no desire to. I can still smell that chili and home made cinnamon rolls on Friday. Lots of good cooks here in the sticks. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-08-2021, 12:20 PM	#104
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,789	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me Dang, I never got a cool lunch box though. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-08-2021, 04:05 PM	#106
Greg58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Valley, NE. Posts: 997	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me Well I have lived in NE my whole life, but have never ventured to the Speedway Motors museum. Should probably put that on my list. The Valley center pivot irrigation systems are built in my town, Valley NE. by Valmont industries. They are a major employer in the area, they export pivots all over the world, they also are a major player in metal light poles, and a huge galvanizing facility. There is only one Frank Lloyd Wright home in NE. in McCook. It is a private residence and is not open to the public. Enjoying your adventure. Greg __________________ ________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande, 2500 133" wb, 402, 4spd. 2007 GMC 3500 SRW 4x4, Crew cab, Duramax/Allison. (Sold} 1987 Chevy Suburban 2500, Silverado, 2wd, 454, t-400 2023 Chevy Silverado LT 3500, crew cab, longbox, 4x4 Z-71 Duramax.

05-08-2021, 06:29 PM	#108
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,691	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me I knew today Was going to be A good day Attached Images

05-08-2021, 07:11 PM	#110
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me Some day I would like to meet Pete. Have a good time. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

05-08-2021, 09:22 PM	#111
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,588	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me Those two Blazer pics are fantastic!

05-09-2021, 07:01 AM	#112
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,206	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me Great pics and stories! You’re making good progress as you traverse our country. You could run into some rain today __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

05-09-2021, 09:09 AM	#113
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,789	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me Looked like a great day in Wisconsin. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-09-2021, 09:00 PM	#114
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,691	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me Oh yeah A very nice visit Thanks Pete for showing me around -All those back roads -The four story salvage barn ‘That you want everything, but don’t need anything’ And your old tire plant that is the size of a small town . Oh, by the way as I headed out of there, I noticed so many of the farms That have the same blue silos lined up to the old one Attached Images

05-09-2021, 09:21 PM	#115
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,691	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me And please tell Elyse Thanks for the hugger orange crayon Attached Images

05-09-2021, 10:20 PM	#116
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,789	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me What are the chances Elyse will be the only girl in class that knows the terms "hugger orange, highlander plaid, K5, K10, K20 and Dana 60"? __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-10-2021, 08:00 AM	#118
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,285	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me Eric was a real pleasure having you here! Thanks for the visit. I’ll give her the thanks. She kept talking about the scooter ride. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-10-2021, 08:37 AM	#119
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,350	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me Very nice sharing across America Road Trip Eric.. enjoying your adventures.. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

05-10-2021, 10:28 AM	#120
72supr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Protection S.Dakota Posts: 425	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me The blue silos brand name was Harvestore. Another name for them was Blue Tombstone because they put a lot of good farms under. Just cost way to much money for how much they would hold. Nice trip.



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05-10-2021, 08:31 PM	#121
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,691	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me I never put to much emphasis on where I’m going to camp Just google ‘RV campgrounds nearby’ But tonight is just one of those ‘lucky’ times Life is Good...! Attached Images

05-10-2021, 08:42 PM	#122
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,691	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me Just at a normal gas station racing fuel leaded Now, that something you would Never see in California Attached Images

05-10-2021, 09:00 PM	#123
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,691	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me Traveling through the backroads of Indiana Looked like it rained hard recently How many drive in movie theaters are left ?? Ended up at my destination Like always, with truck guys from here Easy conversation New friendship Kirk (72 tigger) , Thanks for lunch and the emblem Time spent, was just too short Look forward to meeting again in the future Make sure you look me up when you are nearby Attached Images

05-10-2021, 09:42 PM	#125
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,206	Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me Enjoyed the conversation Eric, you’re easy and interesting to talk to. Always like to hear stories involving trucks that we’re so passionate about. Glad you found a good spot to kickback for the evening. __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

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