02APR2024: Switzerland condemns Israel’s bombing of Iranian Embassy!

“Thank you, Madam President.

As this is the first public meeting of the month, I would like to assure you of Switzerland’s full support during your presidency, and I would like to thank Japan for its excellent management during the month
of March.

We would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East Khaled Khiari for […] Continue Reading…

02APR2024: Iran blames U.S. & U.K. for creating the abomination called Israel!

Statement by H.E. Ms. Zahra Ershadi (Ambassador and Deputy of Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations) Before the United Nations Security Council On “threat to international peace and security”, New York, 02 April 2024
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
“Madam President, 
At the outset, allow me to congratulate you for assuming the presidency of the […] Continue Reading…

Model Gift Build: Late #4 is done, bad Revell, bad!

One more late Christmas model car gift build to go!  Now that the recipient has acknowledged receipt of the gift, I can complain about it:

Video-1, “Famous last words”:

Video-2, problems with their design:

Video-3, list of complaints:

Video-4, more problems:

Video-5, screw job:

Video-6, […] Continue Reading…

Holt Arena 2024: Rear Engined Tomato?

A killer tomato made an attempt on human lives in Idaho, instead it became a main attraction!

On the 15th-16th of March 2024, Idaho State University (ISU)-College of Technology Automotive Program held its ‘Chrome in the Dome’ car show.

1964 Chevy Corvair Monza, seeing red video:

Holt Arena 2024: 4-4-2 OLDSMOBILE 1970

01APR2024: Israel directly attacks Iran!

Israel bombs Iranian embassy in Syria (at least six or seven people killed), in violation of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, the 1973 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, and the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations.

Department of State Daily Press Briefing, 01APR2024, response to questions about Israeli […] Continue Reading…

Holt Arena 2024: 4-4-2 Oldsmobile 1970

It seems appropriate that this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 decided to make an appearance in a colligate sports arena that first opened in 1970.

On the 15th-16th of March 2024, Idaho State University (ISU)-College of Technology Automotive Program held its ‘Chrome in the Dome’ car show.

My walk-around video:

Holt Arena 2024: BRITISH BOND BUG

2024, Holt Arena-ICCU Dome Part-2: Chrome in the Dome

In January 2024, the first in the U.S. fully enclosed colligate sports arena got a name change, for the third time since 1970.  The new name is ICCU (Idaho Central Credit Union) Dome, due to the arena’s recent refreshment being funded largely by the financial institution.  In 1970, it was called ASISU (Associated Students of […] Continue Reading…

Holt Arena 2024: British Bond Bug

“My name is Bond, Bug Bond.”  This 1970 Bond Bug was made by a British company called Reliant Motor Company.

On the 15th-16th of March 2024, Idaho State University (ISU)-College of Technology Automotive Program held its ‘Chrome in the Dome’ car show.  My buggy video:

The owner of this Bond Bug bought the body/chassis […] Continue Reading…

Holt Arena 2024: Motorcycles at the Chrome in the Dome

On the 15th-16th of March 2024, Idaho State University (ISU)-College of Technology Automotive Program held its ‘Chrome in the Dome’ car show.

Motorcycles:

Ural:

Hodaka:

Indian:

HarleyDavidson:

Holt Arena 2024: RATROD 1932 CHEVY

North Trail: Cherry Springs, Idaho, March 2024 Thawing

The Cherry Springs Nature Area is part of the larger multi-state Caribou-Targhee National Forest (Idaho, Montana, Utah & Wyoming), and is located in the Westside Ranger District of Southeastern Idaho.  It is two miles of hiking trails, a north trail and a south trail.

On 22MAR2024, my middle daughter Aryssa, along with my dog Struppi […] Continue Reading…

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