Greetings

[zuludog]

20 hours ago, MagnificentHonky said:

@Zulu: Tony Hancock is hilarious. Thank you for that. When driving for hours through the middle of the night, a good laugh is always appreciated.

During the 1950s & 60s there were lots of comedy shows on both radio and TV. Here are a few more , just Search YouTube -

Round The Horne; The Navy Lark; I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again; The Goon Show

I didn't like The Goons, even though it was very poular; of course there's only one way for you to find out

These were TV shows, so you'd better not watch them while you're driving!

Steptoe and Son; The Dave Allen Show

There were others but I'll let you find them for yourself, just follow the links on YT

All of these laid the foundations for Monty Python's Flying Circus

 

[MagnificentHonky]

I truly to love comedy from that era; it's a nice reminder that one can be funny without dropping F-bombs every five seconds, without being mean, cynical, and nasty, and without being overly political.

By the way, isn't Steptoe & Sons the British version of Sanford & Sons? (Or, the other way around, lol...)

Usually, though, when I'm not driving, and actively watching YouTube, I'm watching How-To videos, on topics ranging from leather work to diecast car customization/restoration; from musical instrument creation to building electricity producing windmills out of scrap car parts. Some well known military officer (and I forget who) was of the opinion that a man should know how to do as many things as possible, and he didn't have much use for specialists. I'm in solid agreement with his underlying principle, which I believe was that one should be prepared for any situation that should arise.  I have personally found that techniques from one type of project can translate well to another, and seemingly unrelated, type of project.  And, of course, some projects (whether that project be making something for personal gratification, or building/repairing an item out of necessity) require a variety of skills. 

This drives my wife nuts; she finds random how-to videos to be boring, unless it involves cooking or quilting.

[dougfergy]

Do you have a sleeper on your truck or do you stay in hotels along the way?  I could sure see my sleeper turned into a mini leather shop!

[MagnificentHonky]

Yes, I have a sleeper. I don't know that I'd much enjoy being in a hotel, every night.

Were I a solo driver, I probably would have a mini-shop set up in my truck, lol. But, it would be mult-purpose, so as to serve a variety of interests. (And I'd probably get no sleep! I can get hyper-focused on a project, and lose all track of time)

As it is, I share this truck cab with my wife, who is my co-driver, and my dog, who calls the shots (or, so she thinks, lmao). My wife has already turned the truck into a mini-quilting den, and crotchet cabin. I may try to bring the hobby with me, but I think that I'll likely find it frustrating, based on how frustrating it's been with other things.  There is a severe lack of suitable work surface, unfortunately.  

[dougfergy]

Yes, you have a lot going on in there!  Sounds fantastic to have your wife and dog as co-pilots.  It would be difficult to have space for anything much in the way of leather craft, unless she got into it too.  I wish you well!