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…
Editorial
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…
Guest Editorial: Elixir performs at Original’s Bar and Lounge
Elixir did an amazing performance on Friday, May 19 at Owego’s Originals Bar and Lounge. The popular band includes Marv Williams and Jed Kittle, also…
‘This is Home’
I remember the view from the trees The sound of the falls calling softly to me They asked if I could hear myself In the…
Collector Car Corner – Cars from the Fifties and Sixties: ‘Beauty only skin deep’
Q: Greg your recent columns on muscle cars, music and auto designs were interesting and enjoyable. When it comes to car designs, weren’t the cars…
