Views of the Neighborhood

May 21, 2017 · by John W. Howell · in Views of the Neighborhood · 56 Comments

Yesterday I was in the golf cart heading into town to protest my tax appraisal (Whole other story). The reason I had to use the golf cart is my car has been held prisoner in the mechanic shop since last Wednesday. (Another whole other story.) I was going to shoot a pictorial on the High School and Middle School here in Port Aransas since that is where the protest meeting was being held. While motoring along the beach, I decided to take a shot of the crowds here for the weekend.

Go Topless event

Then I came upon something that I didn’t know about.

Well, I canceled the High School Pics and went for these instead.

Yes, by “go topless” they mean to take the top off your Jeep. This event is happening this weekend all over the US.

I didn’t see anyone taking the top off a Jeep that had a hard top, so I think the rules are pretty loose.

Families were participating

Everyone was real friendly

One club had their banner on display

I threw this one in for Charles Yallowitz. He has a thing for squirrels

Here is something you don’t often see. Jeeps parked on one another. This must be like circling the wagons

Here is another look at the same group.

There were a few custom Jeeps as well

Here is a 1976 Jeep which has been converted to a sand machine.

There were many more but time does not permit all. I hope you enjoyed the brief look at the Jeep Go Top Less Day.

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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. · May 21, 2017 - 4:36 am ·

Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Love jeeps then here is the mother lode.. courtesy of John Howell.. not sure I could park one of these in the small spaces at Tesco but would love to have a go….

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 9:05 am ·
  
  Thank you, Sally. 🙂 I’m sure you could park one anywhere.
  
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patriciaruthsusan · May 21, 2017 - 4:43 am ·

Looks like a fun day at the beach, John. 🙂 — Suzanne

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 9:04 am ·
  
  Yes, it was. Thanks, Suzanne.
  
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GP Cox · May 21, 2017 - 5:31 am ·

I always liked the jeep, a sturdy reliable vehicle, but never knew they had clubs! Looks like they all had a great day – the weather cooperated.

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 7:56 am ·
  
  The weather was beautiful. Thanks, GP
  
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Keith Channing · May 21, 2017 - 5:45 am ·

Boys and their toys?

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 7:55 am ·
  
  Yup.
  
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Jill Weatherholt · May 21, 2017 - 5:54 am ·

What a great distraction from your car and tax problems, John. Looks like a very friendly group, indeed. Happy Sunday!

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 7:55 am ·
  
  They were. Thanks, Jill. (No one offed me a beer though.) 😀
  
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kethuprofumo · May 21, 2017 - 6:10 am ·

Great topless sunny day! Wonderful boys & their big car-toys! 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 7:54 am ·
  
  Yes. They were having fun. Thanks, Maria.
  
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  1. kethuprofumo · May 21, 2017 - 8:07 am ·
    
    🙂
    
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OIKOS™-Redaktion · May 21, 2017 - 6:32 am ·

Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.

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1. John W. Howell · June 4, 2017 - 8:28 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Michael.
  
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Charles Yallowitz · May 21, 2017 - 6:45 am ·

Thanks for the squirrel shot. Curious how they got the jeeps on each other without damage.

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 7:48 am ·
  
  I guess there is a way. I didn’t see them do it. 🙂
  
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Jan Hawke · May 21, 2017 - 7:00 am ·

Talk about clickbait! – although I did spot some other kinds of ‘topless’ along the way there… 😛

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 7:47 am ·
  
  I sure missed em. Thanks, Jan 😀
  
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The Hook · May 21, 2017 - 7:16 am ·

Hot diggity, that’s one cool beach, Big Daddy John!
Love this change of pace!

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 7:46 am ·
  
  Thanks, Hook. 🙂
  
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macjam47 · May 21, 2017 - 7:41 am ·

Jeeps are so much fun! We had one at one point in our lives. Still miss it.

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 7:46 am ·
  
  Me too. They are fun. Thanks, Michelle. 🙂
  
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Teagan Geneviene · May 21, 2017 - 8:30 am ·

Errmmm… Oh my goodness — Jeeps Gone Wild! LOL. 😀 That was fun, John.
Good luck with the tax thing — and the car repair. Ouch and double ouch… Mega hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 9:09 am ·
  
  Yes. Double ouch.Haven’t heard on the car and need to go to the next protest level.(sigh). Hugs, Teagan
  
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Almost Iowa · May 21, 2017 - 8:40 am ·

Makes me want to trade in my mini-van for a jeep. (did I just type mini-van? ignore that)

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 9:08 am ·
  
  I did ignore that. 😀
  
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John Fioravanti · May 21, 2017 - 8:55 am ·

Gee, no Canadian Jeep enthusiasts passing out free Molsons? A great collection here, John. I hope your car and tax issues get sorted to your satisfaction.

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 9:07 am ·
  
  Thanks, John. I don’t think there is a Polar Bear branch of the Jeep clubs. 😀
  
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  1. John Fioravanti · May 21, 2017 - 10:38 am ·
    
    There are probably a few chapters up here in the Great White North! Our cold spring weather continues – we might see 59 F today.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 1:11 pm ·
      
      Wow. My heat comes on at that temp.
      
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Pit · May 21, 2017 - 9:59 am ·

Good morning, John,
I just tried to comment here, using Firefox, and my comment didn’t show up. Maybe it’s in your spam folder. But let me now try using MS IE. Let’s see if this goes through.
What I wanted to say: nice as these cars look and interested as I am in cars, this is still a weekend I would want to miss in Port A. Way too many cars and people on the beach!
Have a great weekend,
Pit

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 1:12 pm ·
  
  I have to agree but these folks were a cut above the usual. Very clean and mannerly.
  
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  1. Pit · May 22, 2017 - 12:19 pm ·
    
    Now that’s good to hear. 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · May 22, 2017 - 3:13 pm ·
      
      🙂
      
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Natalie Ducey · May 21, 2017 - 10:03 am ·

A fun event for sure! Thanks for sharing, John. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 1:12 pm ·
  
  Thank you Natalie . 😀
  
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Gwen Plano · May 21, 2017 - 10:35 am ·

This looks like so much fun. My brothers each have a jeep (and other toys) and love to head to the mountains or desert (no water where they love). Imagining you in your golf cart, heading to a town meeting and then getting distracted by a jeep club, evokes a big smile. You’ve got your priorities in place! Fun first… protest later 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 10:37 am ·
  
  Yes. Always fun first. Thanks for the comment, Gwen 😀
  
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coldhandboyack · May 21, 2017 - 11:40 am ·

I learned to drive behind the wheel of a Jeepster. Does anyone remember them?

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 1:11 pm ·
  
  I sure do. A classmate had a 1959 and it was gorgeous. Bright Yellow with black accents.
  
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Debbie · May 21, 2017 - 4:17 pm ·

Very clever, parking Jeeps on top of one another. I’d have never thought to do that, especially on a sandy surface. Hope the tax protest went well … and that you secure the release of your auto soon. Although riding around in a golf cart isn’t too bad in itself!

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1. John W. Howell · May 21, 2017 - 5:30 pm ·
  
  The golf cart is a nice ride. It has an uplifted suspension so I don’t get stuck in the sand.
  
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dgkaye · May 21, 2017 - 8:53 pm ·

Wow, fun neighborhood John. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · May 22, 2017 - 7:58 am ·
  
  Thank you, Debby. 🙂
  
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  1. dgkaye · May 22, 2017 - 1:05 pm ·
    
    🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · May 22, 2017 - 3:10 pm ·
      
      🙂
      
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Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister · May 22, 2017 - 12:12 am ·

Looks like so much fun!

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Dan Antion · May 22, 2017 - 7:47 am ·

Looks like fun rides, John!

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1. John W. Howell · May 22, 2017 - 8:00 am ·
  
  I think so. The folks were a happy bunch.
  
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tpolen · May 22, 2017 - 9:05 am ·

Big crowd and gorgeous day – never knew you could park jeeps like that.

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1. John W. Howell · May 22, 2017 - 3:19 pm ·
  
  Me either.
  
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Jacqui Murray · May 22, 2017 - 9:23 am ·

I had no idea. It actually looks like fun.

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1. John W. Howell · May 22, 2017 - 3:16 pm ·
  
  It is fun. Thanks, Jacqui
  
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circadianreflections · May 22, 2017 - 9:13 pm ·

Looks like they had a great time. Your images are fun! I like the jeeps propped up on each other. I would like to see them do that.

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1. John W. Howell · May 22, 2017 - 9:16 pm ·
  
  They were having fun, Thanks. 🙂
  
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