Diesel Gypsy

Off to the Florida Flywheelers Exposition in Frostproof, Fl.

It is interesting to note that to "these" Folks this is their idea of camping accomodations and the Scotty pictured here is one of those Modern trailers. To most of us that Scotty is an antique at 50 years old!!

posted by Rick Lacombe (AKA-PSD_Tweaker) @ 5:33 AM 0 comments

Eccentric individuals define the Florida Flywheelers

The bus is a 1948 model with a brand new Dura-Max diesel engine & transmission, the guy is from Ontario, Canada!

posted by Rick Lacombe (AKA-PSD_Tweaker) @ 11:52 AM 0 comments

The Florida Flywheelers Association Exposition

The restored tractors here rival the new ones offered in dealerships today.

posted by Rick Lacombe (AKA-PSD_Tweaker) @ 11:47 AM 0 comments

The Florida Flywheelers Association Exposition

These pictures depict the era & lifestyle of their "raison d'etre"

posted by Rick Lacombe (AKA-PSD_Tweaker) @ 11:43 AM 0 comments

The Florida Flywheelers Association Exposition

There are litteraly hundreds of these vintage 1900 engines everywhere you look here. The little bulldozer is a prime example of a fully restored 80 year old machine.

posted by Rick Lacombe (AKA-PSD_Tweaker) @ 11:35 AM 0 comments

Florida Flywheelers Association exposition

The parade of hundreds of vehicles is just amazing. Here are a few quickly acquired shots.

posted by Rick Lacombe (AKA-PSD_Tweaker) @ 11:30 AM 0 comments

Old cars, trucks & motorcycles abound!

All privately owned, and brought here to the show by real enthusiasts!

posted by Rick Lacombe (AKA-PSD_Tweaker) @ 11:04 AM 0 comments

So much to see, so little time....

Mostly everything is donated by enthusiasts, there collections are there for everyone who visits to admire & enjoy.

posted by Rick Lacombe (AKA-PSD_Tweaker) @ 10:58 AM 0 comments

Of course we must eat, so here is our simple fare...

Again, nothing to do here but .....

Of course as it is Valentines Day, the girls are decked in red & pink!!

posted by Rick Lacombe (AKA-PSD_Tweaker) @ 6:40 PM 0 comments

Another hard day here in Chula

I'm finally caught on film, actually lounging around & enjoying myself in the water.

Rare for me, but it does happen.

It was real nice I must say........

posted by Rick Lacombe (AKA-PSD_Tweaker) @ 6:35 PM 0 comments

This is our FHU site here in Chula

Yup after 5 days in boondock we moved to this available site.

It's nice to have the FHU & the tidyness of the patio.

Lots to do here, but when I have a few minutes, I polish my aluminum bits on the Volvo.

To see more of the resort, and what Claire & I have been doing clic here: http://travel.webshots.com/slideshow/570068092OHDmDM

It's a slideshow!

posted by Rick Lacombe (AKA-PSD_Tweaker) @ 6:06 PM 0 comments

Boondocking here in Chula with Charlie P.

This is our spot, best spot in the park for drycamping!

Here we are parked next to our good friends Charlie & Yvonne.

posted by Rick Lacombe (AKA-PSD_Tweaker) @ 6:00 PM 0 comments

SKP Resort in Wauchula,Fl. Feb.3rd/2009

Our New Back-Yard....actually it's very tranquil on this #7 Boondock site.

posted by Rick Lacombe (AKA-PSD_Tweaker) @ 6:46 AM 0 comments

After two weeks here, we're off!..leaving Ruskin

It was nice to be here, got tanned, rested, and fattened up a little!
But, time to move on....
Here is a little slideshow montage of our visit:

http://good-times.webshots.com/slideshow/559753992CWUepL

posted by Rick Lacombe (AKA-PSD_Tweaker) @ 6:00 AM 0 comments