Experts Say It’s Not A Good Idea To Warm Up Your Car – Meltdown
According to the “experts” at AAA, it’s not good to warm up your car. Instead, you should only start your car, put your seatbelt on and leave. They say that “Driving the car normally instead of letting it idle brings the engine to a warmer temperature faster — and also reduces wear and exhaust emissions.”
This is why I don’t listen to the experts. I don’t know, the older I get, the warmer I want my car. I typically let my car warm up for anywhere from 5-10 minutes, depending on how cold it is. I need the heat cranked, the steering wheel and seats warmed up. Maybe I shouldn’t live in a place where my face hurts because it gets so cold. LOL
What about you?
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22 Pictures For 2022 - Meltdown
Stone Gossard Of Pearl Jam On Talkin' Rock
Stone Gossard joined me recently to talk about everything he has going on. Really cool to talk to him. I did a lot of interview via Zoom this year.
Blackie Lawless' Elvis Mic Stand
I was scheduled to meet Blackie from W.A.S.P. at the meet and greet here at Harpos in November, but it was too early and I couldn’t make it. I did get a picture with his famous mic stand though. LOL
Charity Events
I did some great charity events this past year. One was in the middle of summer with Darren McCarty.
Riding My Harley Davidson
I got a lot of miles on the Harley again this year. This picture was with a big group in the Irish Hills at Artesian Wells. Fun ride! Thanks to everyone who came out to Full Throttle Thursday’s at Stingers…so much fun!
Riff Fest Rocked!
Once again, Riff Fest was a highlight of the summer. Here’s a picture of myself and Dan Donagan from Disturbed. (ignore my cheat sheet below my foot)
Dirty Honey
Of course these guys rocked at Riff Fest, but I also played hockey a couple times with Marc from the band. Once with NHL legend, Milan Hejduk.
Shinedown Rocks Pine Knob
I love these guys….and, man, what a show!!! Here’s myself with Barry and Eric before the show.
Mike Wolfe From American Pickers In Pittsburgh
I never know who I’m going to run into when I go to concerts. I met Mike Wolfe from American Pickers at the Metallica show in Pittsburgh. It’s the second time I randomly bumped into him. Great guy!
I Prevail Drop True Power
The Michigan boys in I Prevail dropped a new album, and Eric and Brian were nice enough to swing by the studio to talk about it.
Frank Bello From Anthrax
Another fun Zoom interview this past year was with my friend, Frank Bello. The Anthrax legend talked about his solo EP and what the thrash giants have coming up.
PLUSH Rocks Riff Fest
The girls from PLUSH were outstanding and RIFF Fest. Lookout for this band for years to come.
Sometimes You Just Need To Go To Hell!
Kid Rock In Nashville
I saw Kid Rock in concert three times this summer. Plus, I went down to Nashville to hang with him for his charity comedy night at the legendary Ryman auditorium.
Zac Brown
Yeah, I’m a rocker through and through, but I’m also a music fan. I may have had a few cocktails before snapping this picture – which Zac helped me because my phone was in panoramic for some reason and I couldn’t figure it out.
Troy Van Leeuwen From Queens Of The Stone Age
This was one of few in person interviews I did this year. I’d never met Troy before this, but he was a very fun interview. I did it at Echopark Guitars in downtown Detroit.
Getting Back On Stage
Like I said, things got back to normal this year and I got to make some stage announcements . This was at the Fillmore.
More Riding
Yes, I did a lot of riding this year.
Jackyl At The Machine Shop
It’s always great seeing my friend Jesse James DuPree and the guys from Jackyl.
A Trip To Milwaukee
I took a road trip to Milwaukee, the birthplace of Harley Davidson.
Abby
It was the first full year with Abby. She’s grown, and learned and had a fun year. She’s still all puppy…..my good girl.
