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Dear Jack: The Old Abandoned House and Farm, Years Before It Became the Next Nice Neighborhood

8 years, 11 months.

Dear Jack,

Part of the glory of owning a 4×4 Jeep Wrangler is that we get to explore roads most people wouldn’t be able to in their cars. Sunday after church, we drove down the barely visible path to take a look at some land that is being advertised for sale.

I had been noticing that wooded hill for the nearly 5 years we’ve lived at our house. And finally, now I know what’s out on that land that will ultimately likely be developed to become several more cookie-cutter neighborhoods.

We discovered an old abandoned farm and farmhouse; less than a half mile from the main road.

Obviously, we didn’t step foot inside the buildings: They are all on the verge of collapsing after the next gentle breeze.

But using the zoom on my camera, I was able to take a look at a magazine from 1977, as well as receipt from 1982.

In other words, the most recent proof of life at that place was a year after I was born- and I’m only a year and a half away from turning 40.

One of the strangest discoveries was what appeared to be what was left of an outhouse. It was just a small hole leading to a 10 feet deep put filled will some rainwater.

When you’re a teenager, you’ll be able to tell your friends what you saw that day, years before it all became it all was plowed over and became the next nice neighborhood.

Love,

Daddy

 

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Jeep Family Road Trip Noccalula Falls in Gadsden, AL: Train Ride, Petting Zoo, and Nature Hike

I grew up on Lookout Mountain in Fort Payne, Alabama; which happens to be the midway point between Chattanooga and Gadsden- less than an hour from both cities.

A month ago, my wife and I took a scenic drive all the way down the mountain to downtown Chattanooga. But this past weekend for our son’s Fall Break, we simply drove in the other direction, which led to Gadsden -home of Noccalula Falls.

Despite visiting the place throughout my own childhood, somehow I had yet to take my own family there. I suppose our new Jeep serves as constant motivation to discover (or rediscover) nearby hidden gems!

Children ages 3 and under are free admission, so we only paid a total of $16 to enter the park. That granted us access to the petting zoo, the train ride around the park, and the trails that go down to the bottom of Noccalula Falls.

It was a great way to spend an Autumn morning…

So if you are looking for a fun affordable family road trip, I highly suggest Noccalula Falls in Gadsden, Alabama!

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Why Purchase A Car From Honda Car Deals Watertown NY 

You can buy a car from different sources. Depending on your car preferences and budget, you can opt to buy a car online, from a private party, or local auto dealerships.

If you’re planning to buy a car but still don’t know where, consider purchasing from a Honda Car Deal in Watertown, New York, and nearby cities. Buying from them enables you to enjoy a lot of benefits that you can’t get from anywhere else.

You want your car-buying experience to be memorable for all the right reasons. Aside from helping you achieve this goal, here are some other reasons why you should definitely buy a car from Honda Car Deals:

  1. They Can Provide More Options

Different people are looking for different things in a car. While some are looking for a car that has the most innovative safety features, others are paying more attention to the comfort of the driver and passengers will experience while being inside the car.

If you don’t want to run out of options, buy a car from Honda Car Deals. This dealership sells different car models, allowing you to buy one that suits your preferences and budget.

You can browse through their site, check their available car models, and schedule a trip to the dealership as soon as possible. When you know what cars are available in Honda Car Deals, it’ll be easier for you to narrow down your search and manage your expectations.

  1. They Offer OneOf The Best Financing Options

A car comes with an expensive price tag. This is one of the reasons why, even though people want to buy one, people end up not buying a car, even though they want and need one. If you’re one of them, don’t worry. Honda Car Deals can help you out. They can offer different financing options so you can afford the car you want.

Depending on your credit score and price of the car you want to buy, Honda Car Deals can offer short and long-term loans with flexible terms. When you avail any of these financing options, you’ll be able to own the car of your dreams without compromising your budget for your mortgage and other expenses.

  1. They Make Sure That You ExperienceThe Best Customer Service

One of the most common mistakes people have in buying a car is solely looking at the price. Sure, price is an important deciding factor, but this shouldn’t be your only consideration when buying a car.

If you want to experience a smooth car-buying process, you should also pay attention to how the dealership treats you as a customer. Are the sales reps talking to you with respect? Do they provide accurate and prompt answers to all of your questions? Do you feel valued as a customer whenever you step into their business establishment? Customer service is a factor that you should always look for when you’re buying a car.

If you want to create healthy and professional relationships with the people you’re buying a car from, work with Honda Car Deals. The sales reps working in this dealership are trained and skilled to provide you the best customer service you truly deserve. Once you choose to buy a car from them, the entire experience won’t be solely about buying a car – it’s also about creating meaningful friendships with professionals in the industry.

  1. They Can Provide The Assurance Of High-Quality Vehicles

As mentioned, you can buy a car from different sources. You can buy one from private parties or local websites. While buying from these sources is convenient, it doesn’t always guarantee the best results. This is especially true if you’re eyeing to buy from an individual seller. They can lie to you and tell you that the car is in tiptop condition even though it has underlying issues.

If you want to experience peace of mind, buy from Honda Car Deals. All of the cars sold through this dealership has undergone thorough inspections for quality, reliability, functionality, and safety. When you buy from Honda Car Deals, you can also enjoy warranties, which you can’t get from other dealerships and private parties. Because of the deals you can enjoy from Honda Car Deals, buying from them will surely provide value to your money!

Be Fully Prepared

For you to finally own the car of your dreams, start looking for Honda Car Deals near you. Talk to a sales rep and let them know what kind of car you’re looking for. Practice your negotiating skills so you’ll know how to score the best car deal. Act now so you can finally experience the wonders of owning a Honda!

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Dear Holly: You Helped Papa Clean My Super Dirty Jeep

3 years, 3 months.

Dear Holly,

Part of my character arc and personal journey this year in 2019 is that I had to test out my new Jeep’s off-roading capabilities and my own abilities to drive it through some self-prescribed extreme conditions this summer.

After 3 really close calls in the span of 3 weeks, I finally decided I need to settle down a bit, knowing that I had truly broken in my Jeep.

With that being said, I got the Jeep really, really dirty… and muddy… and stinky.

But thanks to Papa visiting last week while I was at work, the two of you were able to help get my Jeep looking and smelling better than it ever has since I’ve owned it.

Good job!

Love,

Daddy

 

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How to Fix a Jeep Wrangler JK 6-Speed That Pops Out of Gear with a B&M 45195 Shifter Lever Kit: Plus, a 7 Hour Off-Road Test Drive Little River Canyon National Reserve!

You no longer have to worry about or wonder why your Jeep Wrangler JK 6 Speed randomly pops out of gear for no reason! And no, it’s not you.

It’s not that you’re accidentally not forcing the shifter all the way into 1st gear. And no, it doesn’t pop out of gear every day.

In fact, I handed over to the keys to my 2010 Jeep Wrangler JK to a local transmission shop, but after a week of the shop owner driving it on a daily basis, he handed the keys back: “I couldn’t find anything wrong with your Jeep.”

Fortunately, I have the answer you have been looking for! I will save you thousands of dollars, and, I will save your from cringing in anticipation every time you shift into first gear, doubting yourself as you wonder if the shifter will pop out of 1st before you can get it into 2nd.

Instead of rebuilding or replacing the transmission, the first (and likely last) place to start is buy purchasing and installing a B&M Precision Sport Shifter (45195), which fits the 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK.

It will cost you a little over $500, plus hiring a mechanic who can install it for you; about 3 hours worth of labor.

It’s this simple: Chrysler didn’t make a strong enough shifter for the Jeep Wrangler JK.

Therefore, it’s pretty common for them to pop of out of 1st gear and to not always go into reverse.

I admit- I questioned whether this new upgrade would actually solve such a seemingly serious and potentially expense issue.

Therefore, after my dad spent about 3 hours installing the B&M Precision Sport Shifter (45195), I took him and my mom on a trial by fire, off-road test drive. Just a few miles down the road from my parents’ house where I grew up on Lookout Mountain in Fort Payne, Alabama, there is a series of dirt roads that are part of the Little River Canyon National Reserve.

The main path is simply called 05; which extends from one end of the trail to the other. At certain points, you can cross Little River to get to another road like 02 or 04.

Keeping my 2010 Jeep Wrangler JK in 4 wheel drive, it was just no issue driving through giant mud puddles that stretched from one side of the road to the other; nor was it any struggle to cross the river itself.

We were gone from 10 AM until 6 PM, only stopping for one hour for lunch at Wildflower Cafe in Mentone, Alabama.

And during that solid 7 hour test drive, not once did it ever pop out of gear!

Not only that, my Jeep simply drives better since the upgrade. It’s as if the beast now has a new master!

Since the big test drive, I have also driven it 3 hours back to my home near Nashville, Tennessee; as well as to work and back a couple of days now.

It just doesn’t pop out of gear anymore. Not once. Problem solved.

I highly recommend the B&M Precision Sport Shifter (45195). Tell ’em I sent ya!

-Nick Shell