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Assorted ramblings of things important to someone

  • Travel
    • USA
      • Road Trips
        • FLA to CT
        • Drive to Florida
        • Austin to Connecticut
        • Connecticut to Austin
        • Alfa Romeo Convention
        • Cross Country Drive
          • 2011 NY to California
          • 2011 California to NY
          • 2013 NY to CA on Route 66
      • Austin
      • Colorado
    • Europe 2019
    • Europe 2018
    • Europe 2017
    • Europe 2016
    • Europe 2015
    • Europe 2011
    • United Kingdom
      • United Kingdom 2010
      • United Kingdom 2016
    • Netherlands
      • Netherlands 2010
      • Netherlands 2016
      • Netherlands 2017
      • Dutch Alfa Club Trips
    • Ireland
    • Italy
      • Drive to Italy
        • 2017 to Lake Orta
        • 2014 Auto Moto d’Epoca
      • 2010 Alfa Romeo Centennial
      • 2010 Post Alfa Centennial
  • Automobilia
    • Automobile Work
    • Automotive Restos
      • 68 Fiat Dino Spider
      • 73 Giulia Super Rebuild
    • Auto Shows / Museums
    • Vintage Racing
  • Recipes
    • Marinara Sauce
    • Queso
    • Hummus
    • Granola
    • Chana Masala
    • COCONUT CURRY
    • Oat Bars with Fruit
    • Grain Free Dog Cookies
    • Appelgebak
    • PIÑA COLADA
  • Craft Beer
    • Brewery Visits
    • Home Brewing
  • House Projects
  • Alfa Drive
  • Film Reviews
Automotive Restos
Cross Country Drives
Recipes
Home Brewing

Fast and Easy Berliner Weisse Home Brew

by Fred Freyon December 3, 2019December 3, 2019Leave a Comment on Fast and Easy Berliner Weisse Home Brew

Berliner Weisse: Low in alcohol, refreshingly tart, and often served with a flavored syrup like Woodruff or raspberry, the Berliner-style Weisse presents a harmony between yeast and lactic acid. These beers are very pale in color, and may be cloudy …

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Automobile Work

Alfa 105 Transmission oil change

by Fred Freyon November 12, 2019November 12, 20194 Comments on Alfa 105 Transmission oil change

Its been quite a few years since the transmission fluid was changed so before a long road-trip to Florida I thought it was a good time to do so.  Unfortunately it was very cold and snowing/raining.. Step one is to …

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House Projects

Studio of Banana

by Fred Freyon November 7, 2019November 9, 2019Leave a Comment on Studio of Banana

Bev wanted to move here studio out of the bedroom and into a larger space. Since there was nowhere in the house to do this, a new remote addition to the house was needed. The “Golden Goddess” was born.  

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House Projects

New insulation, sheetrock and windows in bedroom

by Fred Freyon November 7, 2019November 7, 2019Leave a Comment on New insulation, sheetrock and windows in bedroom

The old double hung windows were a source of cold air blowing into the house as they had terrible weather sealing as well as the insulation inside the walls being quite old and lacking in quality. First step was to …

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House Projects

New well tank

by Fred Freyon September 25, 2019November 9, 2019Leave a Comment on New well tank

The well pressure tank that came with the house has seen better days. Its made of metal and has started to rust badly. Rather then wait for it to fail, a new fiberglass one was installed using “quick connect” connections …

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House Projects

Deck sanding and staining

by Fred Freyon May 25, 2019November 9, 2019Leave a Comment on Deck sanding and staining

The decks were built several years ago and were never treated with any preservative. The wood used was pressure treated against rot and insects but the sun will grey, splinter and bend the untreated boards. A floor sander was rented …

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House Projects

New tankless – on demand hot water system

by Fred Freyon October 12, 2018November 9, 2019Leave a Comment on New tankless – on demand hot water system

Suddenly the 50 gallon hot water tank/heater developed a leak. This is not very surprising as the water from the well causes corrosion and eventual the metal tank rusts and leaks.  Options were to replace the tank and oil burner …

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House Projects

Kitchen redo – again

by Fred Freyon May 9, 2018November 9, 2019Leave a Comment on Kitchen redo – again

The white composite flooring IKEA was quite easily damaged and the light color showed every scratch and muddy dog print.  Vinyl plank flooring is similar looking but is much more durable, waterproof and the darker color will not show every …

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House Projects

Bathroom rebuild

by Fred Freyon June 26, 2017November 9, 2019Leave a Comment on Bathroom rebuild

A bathroom project is one of the most complex and time consuming jobs. It involves many types of materials, fixtures, electric and water. Usually its all confined to a small space and special care must be taken to avoid leaks, …

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House Projects

Backdoor removal and new window, seat and closet.

by Fred Freyon May 24, 2016November 9, 2019Leave a Comment on Backdoor removal and new window, seat and closet.

At the rear of the house is a typical old wooden entry door with poor weather sealing. This was formerly the only way to exit the rear of the house. With the installation a patio sliding glass door, this door …

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House Projects

Kitchen redo

by Fred Freyon October 23, 2013November 9, 2019Leave a Comment on Kitchen redo

The orginal kitchen with its dark cabinet and ugly stained formica counter top were cheaply made and poorly designed. A new IKEA kitchen was designed using their online software at ikea.com.   The quality is much higher then many people expect …

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68 Fiat Dino Spider

1968 Fiat Dino Spider – Introduction

by Fred Freyon September 2, 2005November 29, 2019Leave a Comment on 1968 Fiat Dino Spider – Introduction

“The Dino” named in honor of Enzo Ferrari’s son Dino, who died at the age of 24, refers to a series of cars built using a V6 engine designed by Vittorio Jano. The first version; a two liter all aluminum …

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  • Fast and Easy Berliner Weisse Home Brew December 3, 2019
  • Alfa 105 Transmission oil change November 12, 2019
  • Studio of Banana November 7, 2019
  • New insulation, sheetrock and windows in bedroom November 7, 2019
  • New well tank September 25, 2019

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