Pink WheelNuts

This is the final episode of the Pink Wheelnuts Podcast. A quick look back at the inception of the show and a fondness for the people that have come thru my life from the show. Delete this feed from your podcast aggregator because it will be dead on December 10, 2024. And be thankful that I wasn't belting out these songs while driving.

Fey warns about the impending but sooner termination of the Pink Wheelnuts website. A quick note to Ranger John about self driving Teslas.

Fey goes to the dentist on newly installed snow tires. The Tesla gets a new 12 volt battery. Fey didn't have to pay for the tooth repair.

Fey takes a cold morning run to Costco and talks about loose toothbrushes. A lengthy discussion about car batteries. Fey gets a (one) day job.

Fey talks about all the home improvement projects he has been working on this summer and a little bit of camping and family time. Fey gives condolences for Archerr's passing. Will Fey sell his Porsche? Fey drives like a maniac.

Fey takes a hot drive to talk about his latest activities such as the RV inverter project to be used on a 3 week camping trip to see his brother and other people. Fey gets tonnes and tonnes of rocks delivered to his front yard so he can build a zero-maintenance yard. Fey waits for a concrete contractor to come build a driveway at the front of his house.

Fey pokes his head out of podfading to make a plea for people to talk about Big Fatty. Fey talks about phase 1 of his RV inverter installation being completed and getting the wheel alignment done. All cars are on their summer tires now. Fey spots some secret car prototype tests of some BMWs or Porsches. Mother Anderson's transmission has been replaced with a used one. Archer is possibly an assassin. Fey and Mr Anderson will be making a zero-maintenance rock yard and a new concrete driveway. Fey goes to Hawaii and is not impressed with the whole experience of traveling by air and paying for expensive hotels.

Fey comes to the rescue of Mother Anderson and tows her dead car to the Mercedez dealer for repairs. Fey talks about torque converters, gears, and valve bodies. Fey is going to Hawaii to do nothing in particular. Report on the status of the RV Inverter installation. Congratulations to Ismail and Scotty the Little Aussie Battler getting civilly joined.

Fey reveals his age. Fey talks about installing a 4000W inverter in his RV Trailer on his way to Costco but complains about the long time it takes to "go to town." Winter is winding down so Fey serviced his snow blower. Fey talks about his anal service tracking spreadsheets. Are large electric vehicles taxing the environment?

Fey comes out of podcast retirement to announce his possible podcast retirement. A long-overdue drive in Dorian Gray to Costco to catch you up on activities. Shout out to Harley and KC in Denver who want me to come to Colorado to fix things. Fey prepares for a trip to Hawaii, and Fey's favourite Aunt dies. Talking about the passing of Midwest Matt. Mr Anderson is threatening to ACTUALLY retire this year and we will be doing a bit more RV-ing. Fey breaks the law.

The 13th Annual Christmas Day Run. I talk about the driving characteristics of the Tesla Model 3 (rear wheel drive).

Fey explains electric trailer brakes and how they work and how they can be turned on and off. Mentioned on this episde: Laffing Buddha at The Scooter Diaries: https://anchor.fm/thescooterdiaries Epilonius: https://tech.lgbt/@epilonious E-mail me at podcast@pinkwheelnuts.com. Find me on Mastodon at Super-Gay.co/@FeyDriver https://www.PinkWheelNuts.comRSS Feed: https://pinkwheelnuts.com/?feed=rss2

Fey WAS NOT detained at the border and drove through a snow storm to return home. Engaging four wheel drive in the snow under heavy load. Complaints about service centre people not providing complete information. Trying to prepare for winter by getting winter tires on all the vehicles. Fey can't decide if the word is snow THROWER or snow BLOWER. Cars covered in ash.

Fey is 8 days from Canada and can't wait to get home. Boondocking sucks. Fey is tired of hauling and setting up his trailer. RV campgrounds that are just paved parking lots. A major pooplosion in the campsite. The major flaw in our travel plans - too short of time. Fey is missing his cars and his office. Fey's trailer tires are wearing out.

Fey has arrived in Palm Springs, Palm Desert. Fey starts the show with a list of complaints about dust and dirt, heat and burrs and skinny palm trees. Sharp turns off the freeway exits. Diesel is costing $9.30 CDN per gallon. Can I turn right on a red light when there are two right turn lanes? Ranger John asked about chunks of tires on the freeways. Fey is going to an Apple Store. What will he buy?

Fey is 6,000 feet high at a campsite run by a couple of Friends of Dorothy (maybe). The RV fridge has been totally restored to factory functionality. Fey meets a MAGA Republican who needed help. Why are trailers required to travel at 55 mph on the highways? Why do the 4-way stops not have signs identifying them as all way stops? Feys sees an over-fuelling douchebag.

Fey is in California and talks about the Oregon coast and enjoying the beaches but not the lack of Internet. Fey's house is no longer under extreme threat of burning down from the forest fires, although the fires are definitely not out yet. Fey deals with a broken RV fridge. Is the phrase "jury rig," or "jerry rig?" Why is cell service so bad in the USA? Sorry I missed a lot of the last Pride 48 live streaming weekend.

Fey is in Washington state and heads out to do some grocery shopping and chores. His house hasn't burnt down and the fires are not significantly larger but they are moving and spreading a little bit. Some of the evacuation orders are downgrading to evacuation alerts. Initial reports that 130 structures lost and 35 structures damaged by fire in his area. Having trouble getting Canadian news in the United States. Driving my 50-foot rig on Interstate 5. Battling with the differences between mileage and kilometre speeds and fuel tracking. Staying at Thousand Trails and the lack of full service hook-ups (IE, no SEWER). The Canadian equivalent prices of things.

Fey runs from the advancing forest fires in his neighbourhood and talks about the experience of discovering fire coming toward his home. Fey and Mr Anderson debate on whether to evacuate or stay. What do we do about our Palm Springs vacation? Houses burning to the ground on the far side of the lake. An Evecuation Alert means get ready to go within 15 minutes. An Evacuation Order means GET OUT NOW. Don't forget your passports, money and underpants. Getting current updated info on the fire situation is hard and slow. Feeling deflated and not being able to do anything to help. Palm Springs here we come!

Fey talks about forest fires and tires that Ranger X mentioned on the Dark Forest podcast. Do heavy car's tires wear out faster than lighter cars? Fey played Charlie Pride songs in his youth. Get OFF FACEBOOK!!. Preparing for our trip to the USA. Big Brother is not very exciting right now.

Fey talks about helping a friend move from one end of Canada to the other. Playing the tetris puzzle of loading a moving van. Traveling in the modern world is a challenge. Flying with zombies. One month to more travels in the RV to Oregon and California.

Fey answers questions from the Dark Forest boys about TIRES!! Fey talks about why sports car tires wear out faster than normal tires. Where should you buy tires? Daniel's tires are wearing out in a strange pattern. Car manufacturers put cheap cheap tires on their new cars - find out why.

Fey talks about website and RSS feed issues, Scotty the Little Aussie Battler calls in to talk about travelling with strangers and expensive hotel rooms. Piper the dog's origin story.

Fey is on a chores run to the SPCA and reveals a new surprise! But first, the Tenneseans on the Tour Bus who shared a lot of personal information. We have a NEW DOG! Piper is a 3 year old Akidu Inu/Husky. If you are seeing and hearing this post then I have resolved some issues with the PWN website.

Fey and Mr Anderson prepare for a boondocking RV trip. Closing out the Europe travel tour by talking about people who can't be responsible for themselves. Being the only GAYS on a Straight Bus - are we a social pariah or just surrounded by disinterested people? But the big question on this episode is: Is it possible to have a 2000 Watt toaster?

The Laffing Buddha calls in with comments about Fey's german beer experience. Scotty the Little Aussie Battler disputes the elevation of the Swiss Alps. Fey travels from France thru Burgundy to the Rhein Valley in Germany for cuckoo clocks, ice wine and river cruises. The tourism industry in Europe is totally dialled in. A crazy motorcycle rider carrying a tire passes all of us. Roadside rest stops in Europe are mini-malls with pay toilets.

Fey talks about the European bus trip. Today we meet Shabby the Tour Leader and Joshy the Bus Driver. We journey to Dover to take a ferry to Calais, France and work our way through French Border Control. Free boring breakfast on the ferry, then on to Paris to see various famous landmarks. We went to a perfumery, a macaron bakery and the Arc de Triomphe. We then went on the Switzerland which was very similar to British Columbia. Small hotel rooms. Traveling up 11,800 feet to the top of a glacier on a fernicular/train. Fey compains about the wimpy German beer.

Fey talks about building garden beds for Mr Anderson as one of Fey's Summer of Projects. Some summer tire swap talk and installing batteries in the RV. We hear more about Fey's European Vacation including a traditional London flat lift. Meeting the bus passengers on Day 1 of our Bus Tour: The Queen of Sheba and Colleen, The Singapore Sisters and their cash purse, and the Seat Hoggers.

Fey is back from his trip to talk about London, England. Many things are small there including interesting grocery stores and expensive cars. Throngs of people and a thriving tourism industry. Walking through Heathrow airport. Tips on how to use the London Underground (the Tube). Tiny British kitchens and instant coffee. Boilers with big responsibilities. Unsalted fries.

Fey might explode on a last trip into town before jetting off to the United Kingdom. He talks about trying to prepare for an overseas trip and leaving his house for 3 weeks in the middle of the spring awakening. Fey goes on and on about salt and sand trucks putting down and picking up their sand and promotes a Darwinian approach to winter driving. Mr Anderson is dirt-blind so Fey cleans his shower. Fey goes to France during a garbage strike and pension riots.

Fey takes a clean car to a dirty town for some chores. There is a road condition report along with a tire air pressure report. Fey talks about snow blowing strategies and parking the snow. Fey and Mr Andersen prepare for London and the European Union. How does a gay man pack for an extended trip with only one meagre bag? A long layover at the airport. Did you have a question about U-Connect? Send it to me again. Fey has some very personal questions for Trucker Alex.

Firing up the sunglass warmer in the Porsche on a chore day. Does Fey have nails in tires or are his tires flat from lack of use? Fey and Mr Andersen go skiing. Fey warns about a cell phone scam and ski ticket scams. Fey talks about TV shows he's watching: "We're Here" on HBO/Crave and "The Calling" on Showcase. Fey and Mr Andersen are going Gay Roller Skating and Gay Snow Shoeing with the local gay group. Fey has moved mastodon servers.

Fey checks in near the end of January 2023 during a trip to Costco. Fey talks about not burning the fireplace much this year because it has been too warm, and dealing with dirty, icy vehicles. Fey finds the GAYS in TinyTown and goes to a Drag Show which was taken over by old straight white women. Fey explains in excruciating detail how Positive Crankcase Ventilation works.

Fey drives through a gloopy mess and describes some of the weather in British Columbia. Fey prefers sub zero temps over above-freezing temps. Scotty the Auzzie Battler encounters some boys on the beach and Fey talks about Scotty's hail damage on his car. Happy Birthday to Laffing Buddha. Fey reflects on the 2022 year. Fey talks about fixing the oil leak on the TowMonster.

Another closing to the year with the Annual Christmas Day Run. Some possible changes to the Pink Wheelnuts format may be coming. Winter weather abounds. Fey talks about the closing out of 2022 current events: An insolent child buys the bird site, a former president is mired in consequences, misuse of FaceSpace data in the 2016 US election. There will be no predictions for next year.

A strange start to this episode as the audio recorder battery dies. Fey talks about giving up the Pink Wheelnuts Podcast as the renewal of his website comes due. A warm start to winter with two melted snowfalls. Mr Anderson moves to half time work but becomes a full time job for Fey. Somebody gets a new car. Save the Nip's Car by sending a message to ruined@bigfattyonline.com. Fey talks about reaming and plugging holes and getting a good deal on tire patches.

Fey nearly dies trying to pull out into freeway traffic and talks about driving an electric car on a long trip over two mountain ranges. Hunting down free car charging in a Tesla-centric city. Living in a tiny hotel room for two weeks. Fey discourages Ranger John from buying another car. Apologies for the fuzzy audio.

Fey risks backing into a fence and a house at the beginning of this episode and talks about driving on balloon tires. The Nip's oil status and the value of having a dipstick. The TowMonster has an oil leak. Fey and Mr Anderson take a trip to Vancouver. Fey prepares for winter around the house, makes Thanksgiving dinner and catches up with old school friends.

Fey is back from vacation and talks about the recent RV trip including hiking and biking and visiting. Fey does the winter clean-out of the RV for winter storage. Time to put on winter tires for the next trip to Vancouver. Some condolences to fellow podcasters on the recent losses of pets and people. Fey meets up with Amy from Grits to Glitz and her entourage.

Fey answers a question from Dennis in Colorado Springs about used electric cars and the components that might wear out prematurely.

Fey starts with condolences to Ranger John and The Lovely Daniel on the passing of John's mother. Fey relays his own loss of Max the Dog. Fey and Mr Anderson plan some overseas travel.

Fey starts out with mirror problems but talks about travelling to Alberta, battling winds and bad gas mileage. A little more talk about RV battery usage on short trips. Trucker Alex drops by with a drunk trup full of gravel. Fey's body is sore from thumping dirt while he rebuilds his driveway.

Fey takes Dorian Gray on a test run after getting new brakes. Fey reports on the experiment of boondocking - running an RV with no water, power or sewer services. Managing battery and solar power on cloudy days. Neighbours want to use my driveway and mangle my plans. Struggling with the physics of backing up a 5th-wheel trailer.

Fey gets an oil change after THREE YEARS in Dorian Gray and gets some new brakes. Does Toppie Smellie have to warm up his car before driving it? Archer has engine sensor problems and Fey talks about small turbo engine 'best practices.' Shocks vs. Struts. Fey admonishes turbo engine owners to give their engines a rest after working hard.

Fey goes on a recon mission to survey an RV site for next month's vacation. Fey talks about Father Driver's celebration of life. Fey's brothers are indifferent to packing around Father Driver's remains. A bittersweet family reunion. Reviewing family dynamics. Cool nephews and nieces.

Fey messes up the intro and lets the car drive itself while he sets up a voicemail from Scotty the Aussie Battler, who sold his car. Fey takes Father Driver on a wild ride through the mountainous countryside. A kid has a seizure and our new neighbours will be Habitat for Humanity houses. Ranger John and Daniel slag a girl wearing a mask in her car and have tire troubles fix a tire. Should Ranger John buy a chainsaw to cut down one tree?

Fey talks about all the work going on at the new houses across the street. @LaffingBuddha asks about the Cold Program! Fey and Mr Anderson take a vacation to windy Alberta. Fey's Father passes away peacefully in his sleep on May 25, 2022.

Fey goes on a rainy drive in a clean car to get some Costco supplies. House builder bros making noise in my neighbourhood. Fey scams a couple of trees for firewood from the new house lots. Fey pitches Mr Anderson to get a chainsaw. An extensive discussion on RV house batteries.

Rusty brakes delay a trip where Fey complains about loose suspension and steering issues. Shouts out to Harley and KC in Denver, and Phyllis Linstrom. Fey gets new window shades at Fey's Cottage. Thatch Amazing. Fey approves of automatic car washes.

Fey changes tires on Mother Anderson's car, Dorian Gray and will soon do the TowMonster. Fey is on a Costco run on a sunny cool day and talks about dirty roads and highway crews. RV season is coming and we are heading east and will be doing some weekend RV trips.

Fey drives a dirty electric car in to town do some chores. Scotty the Aussie Battler gives a review of the 2019 Ford Focus ST wagon. 4.5 litres/100km equals 52mpg, 7 litres/100km equals 33mpg. Fey talks about the administration required to drive people around the country. Someone from Fey's past sneaks up from behind! Fey talks about the 2020 Chevy Bolt and its weird regenerative braking.