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John

Air Cooled Forever

About Me

I am a fan of "America's Least Expensive Collector Car" The Chevrolet Corvair. Some of my earliest car related memories were of riding in a white 1964 Corvair 500 sedan. Not only is the Corvair America's Least Expensive Collector Car, it is also one of the most supported. Corvair owners and fans are some of the greatest people you will ever meet. Corsa, the Corvair Society of America is a tremendous club with local chapters almost everywhere. From the beginning, Corvairs were different, unlike any car made in America, Corvair people are different as well.On a more personal note I am a married, devoted father of beautiful staight A student. I have had an interesting journey to become a middle class, suburban, cubicle drone. From auto body helper at 13, disc jockey, waiter, landscaper, auto body, warehouse clerk, freight elevator operator, law office file clerk, billing clerk, office manager, circus poodle breeder, adult theater projectionist, first run theatre manager, regional food service coordiator, web master, and rental car manager to name a few of the hats I've worn. I enjoy all things related to the sea, whale watching, scuba diving and simply watching the waves roll in during a storm. I support conservation, environmental and wildlife causes. I believe climate change is real, and I put my money where my mouth is. I recycle everything possible and you should too. My everyday car averages 35 miles per gallon in mixed driving. Voracious reader, fiercely independent, opinionated, outspoken, friendly, helpful, loyal, and perfectionist have all been used accurately to describe me. If there is anything else you would like to know, just ask.

My Interests

Family, classic cars and all things automotive, motorcycles, the sea, gardening, cooking, home, politics, the environment, and history.

I'd like to meet:

Interesting people, friends, coworkers and aquaintances I have lost touch with, friends, fans and fellow owners of Corvairs.

Music:

I like older alternative music, punk, new wave, classic rock, modern rock, techno, some rap, classical, jazz, virtually anything and everything but older country and western.

Movies:

Blade Runner, The Hunger, A Clockwork Orange, Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Incredibles, The Princess Bride and way too many others to list...

Television:

Sopranos, Real Time, Carnivale, Deadwood, Rome,I guess I like HBO... Boston Legal, House, 24, CSI Las Vegas

Books:

Moby Dick,1776, The Truth, with Jokes, Democracy Matters, How to Keep Your Corvair Alive, Peace not Apartheid, Conservatives Without Conscience, Ghost Wars

My Blog

RIP LES

Missed, Loved , RemeberedLawrence Ernest ShemelySix Years Gone...
Posted by John on Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:43:00 PST

Opening Day!

 Today, it begins, the defending National League East Champions begin the 2008 season!  GO PHILLIES! ...
Posted by John on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:55:00 PST

Vacation

Happy St Pantrick’s Day! The start of a week away from work, what could be better. ...
Posted by John on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:12:00 PST

it’s finally here!

 pitchers and catchers is finally here! ...
Posted by John on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:57:00 PST

2008 Republican Convention Schedule

7:00 PM      God Bless My America, led by Pat Robertson 7:05 PM       Ceremonial burning of the Constitution7:15 PM   ...
Posted by John on Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:51:00 PST