The Old Coot still doesn’t get it
It started earlier, but I didn’t realize it until I was in my thirties, the aging process. It was the day I showed some kids…
Editorial
TCNN Member Focus: Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center
The Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center has been serving the Tioga County community since 1964. During their 53 years they have gone through many changes….
Collector Car Corner – 1965 Chevy Pickup with slide-in camper memories
Q: Greg I’m wondering if you can give me some information on a truck and camper my friend used to own but sold eight years…
The Old Coot makes a call. Ouch!
I called to reschedule a doctor’s appointment the other day. Not my idea; I made the original appointment seven months ago, but “they” needed to…
The Old Coot misses the grocery box
“Paper or plastic?” That’s what you hear in the grocery store. Plastic was okay when it first appeared. It was strong. You could tie a…
Collector Car Corner – In memory of Vic Edelbrock Jr.
The collector car hobby and hot rodding in general lost one of the true legends of the sport/hobby when Vic Edelbrock Jr. passed away peacefully…
The Old Coot reads the signs
First, comes the “official” greeting, “Welcome to Historic Owego – Founded 1787,” a nice wooden sign by the side of the road, nestled in a…
Collector Car Corner – America’s love affair with cars and trucks
How many cars are sold and do the companies make money? I’m going to change course a bit this week as I’ve received several letters…
The Old Coot counts down (and up)
I staggered out my front door a few weeks ago, headed into town to get some wake up caffeine at the Owego Kitchen and swap…
The Old Coot Can’t Size Things Up
Old Coot advice to young husbands – “Don’t ever buy clothes for your wife!” Men don’t know anything about women’s clothes. When your wife holds…