Pink Wheelnuts

A ride in Dorian Gray from the carwash, Fey talks about driving on the gravel roads and keeping vehicles clean. Experimenting with the water softener equipment and changing sinks. Fey buys a snow blower to replace a broken shovel. Transitioning to the laid-back lifestyle of the country, such as the recycling centre only open 3 days per week. A voicemail from Scotty the Aussie Battler.

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See me tweet about water softeners @feydriver

Ranger John has a car question about his VW Beetle battery cables and Fey FINALLY answers the question.

Mentioned on this episode:

Ranger John’s episode about the battery cable: http://dfranger.blogspot.com/2020/10/otdf-385-zig-zag.html

E-mail me at podcast@pinkwheelnuts.com.

See me tweet about bugs @feydriver

Fey’s guages are disconnected but he has new rims for old snow tires. Fey seeks counselling for endlessly dirty cars and talks about moving into the Winter House on top of Wheelnuts Mountain. Fey takes Dorian Gray out for a snow day run against the locals’ advice. Dorian Gray gets to sleep in the fabric shed to protect it from the elements. Testing the viability of the Electric Car in the winter. Fey’s Dad is having trouble fitting into the new care facility. Ranger John has a car question about his VW Beetle battery cables. Fey does not answer the question.

Mentioned on this episode:

Ranger John’s episode about the battery cable: http://dfranger.blogspot.com/2020/10/otdf-385-zig-zag.html

E-mail me at podcast@pinkwheelnuts.com.

See me tweet about batteries and snow @feydriver

Fey talks about various maintenance issues and tire testing. A story about fuel and air filtres in the diesel TowMonster. Fey spots a doe, and a deer. Fey and Dorian Gray have a very slippery track day on old tires then Dorian gets new tires and a wheel alignment. A discussion about differing opinions of wheel alignment technicians and their philosophy on how alignments should be done.

Mentioned on this episode:

Marion Blair on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/marionblairjr

But First Podcast: http://www.butfirstpodcast.com/

E-mail me at podcast@pinkwheelnuts.com.

See me tweet about deer and wheel alignments @feydriver

Fey takes a commuter train and a bus to retrieve Dorian Gray. Muggy and smokey from American fires. Preparing to move north for the winter to live on top of a mountain. The traffic cops are in court today so Fey is testing the new rear struts in some corners on old tires. Lots of talk about how the suspension feels and weight transfer. Fey talks about air conditioning and fans on the car.

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See me tweet about trains @feydriver

A drive in the TowMonster and planning for moves to the north. Fuel filtre talk and considering changing my own filtres. A rough ride over the bridge in the TowMonster and complaints about how rough the truck rides. A discussion about managing weight and grip and how different vehicles provide rewarding driving experiences. Managing fuel consumption and power. Looking forward to getting Dorian Gray back from the shop.

Mentioned on this episode:

Marion Blair on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/marionblairjr


E-mail me at podcast@pinkwheelnuts.com.

See me tweet about tools @feydriver

A cool morning drive to The Secret Compound on chores day, Fey talks about his new campsite and kids playing video games on their picnic tables. A feisty granny next door complains about a lot of things. Fey forgets Toppie Smellie’s car again and talks about strategies for coping with memory loss. Preparing to move north for the winter. Dorian Gray will be getting spruced up and Fey talks about the name origin. Fey’s Dad gets out of hospital and placed into Assisted Living and Fey appreciates the stringent visitation rules to protect against COVID.


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See me tweet about giving children the COVID @feydriver

A run in the country on chores day in Dorian Gray! In defence of driving gloves and praise of the roundabout for learning when understeer occurs. A complaint about cart swapping at the Costco checkout counter and an update on my dad.

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See me tweet about doing the speed limit @feydriver

It’s another episode of the campfire chat show. Trading vehicles to get into Dorian Gray again after 5 weeks of truck driving. Following a hay truck down a goat trail with interlocking tetris-like hay bales. Crossing the ocean back to mainland in the LandMaster. A discussion about Thousand Trails and the passive aggressive neighbours. The movie is called “Damnation Alley,” not “Valley of the Damned.”

Mentioned on this episode:

Adam’s But First Podcast: http://www.butfirstpodcast.com/


E-mail me at podcast@pinkwheelnuts.com.

See me tweet about getting the movie title wrong @feydriver

A vacation check in and more “Life in the Campsite” as Fey heads into the big city of Victoria. Rocks in the wheels from Arizona Row. Fey takes a ride on a ferry where the man didnt believe how long his unit was. Precautions being taken by some and discarded by others in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Fey is a little bored on vacation. Dad takes a bad fall and lands in the hospital where he flirts with the nurses. Fey almost forgets to talk about a question from That PeterG regarding the Mini Cooper Clubman S.

Mentioned on this episode:

Vivien Lee: https://notquiteacatlady.podbean.com

The Scooter Diaries: http://thescooterdiaries.net

That PeterG: @thatpeterg


E-mail me at podcast@pinkwheelnuts.com.

See me tweet about ferries @feydriver