It’s Tuesday. A couple weeks ago I started building the LEGO 1966 Batmobile. I posted a photo back then showing the progress I’d made, which at the time was mostly just the basic frame of the car. Since then, quite a bit more has come together, so I figured it was time for another update.

In today’s photo you can see the frame has been reinforced and I’ve started building up the underbody of the car. The rear section has also been strengthened and is finally beginning to resemble the shape of the classic 1966 Batmobile. There’s actually a lot more work involved here than it might appear at first glance, but so far I’m really enjoying the build.

Next up is continuing work on the body panels, and by the next photo update the iconic Batmobile shape should be much more recognizable.

-keep

It’s Monday. Well, it happened—we hit 80 degrees! We had a somewhat sunny and warm weekend that had me break out my short-sleeved shirts. I was going to go all-in and also dig out a pair of shorts as well, but ultimately I was too lazy. It looks like we slip back into the 60s and 70s during the week, so there’s really no hurry.

On Sunday, we took a drive down to my girlfriend’s parents’ place in Mahomet, Illinois, for a retirement party for her brother, who officially wraps up work at the end of this week. The weather couldn’t have been better, so everyone spent most of the day outside enjoying it. There was plenty of good food, cold drinks, and lots of laughs all around. Honestly, not a bad way at all to spend a gorgeous Sunday afternoon.

Unfortunately for the rest of us who aren’t retiring anytime soon, it’s back to work… again.

-keep

It’s Friday! It’s almost here. After what felt like an endless stretch of gray skies and chilly mornings, summer is finally starting to make its presence known in Illinois. The days are getting longer, the sun actually has some heat behind it, and people are slowly emerging from hibernation like groggy groundhogs in flip-flops. Lawnmowers are roaring back to life, grills are firing up across the neighborhood, and some have gone so far as switching on the AC. It’s that magical time of year when a simple 75-degree day feels like winning the lottery.

The girlfriend and I will be taking a ride down to see her family on Sunday. They’re having a retirement party for her brother, so there will be plenty to eat and drink. There’s rain in the forecast, so hopefully it’ll hold off long enough so we can enjoy being outdoors as much as possible.

And no, I haven’t forgotten about my Corvette still sitting in storage. The time has finally come… or at least it should be arriving sometime early next week.

It’s also another Friday, which means you can expect a new amateur photo along with double babes and double jokes. As always… enjoy!

-keep

Keep, I’m no pro, but I think you’ll find this pic of my lady fitting for your amateur friday feature. I can’t say enough about the work you do. I’m a daily “reader” who rarely misses a day. Keep it rocking, pal! -Anonymous