North of Mountain View, west of Main St., south of 17th , east of Gay
Total for today: 16,080 steps and 2:58 time.
A FEW OF THE BUSINESSES ALONG MAIN
sorry these first few pictures are so fuzzy… it was about 6 am, and there wasn’t quite enough light yet for clear photographs
Car lot (but was once a burger joint)
neon lights
The Peaks Care Center
I don’t even understand the question!
misc. businesses
Bassett Carpets
apartments
Oxygen
I’ve always liked cinnamon, especially cinnamon toast. And I think Cinnamon is a good name for a girl… even though I’ve never met anybody named Cinnamon.
cinnamon spice wiki
Cinnamon Street
Neil Young was well-known for the song ‘Cinnamon Girl’ … it’s ok, but I was never a big Neil Young fan.
Cinnamon Girl by Neil Young youtube
A song I like more is ‘Cinnamon’, a one-hit wonder by Derek. It’s a little confusing… I always thought Derek was a one-named singer, kind of like Dion. I guess it was actually a group with lead vocalist Johnny Cymbal (who was born John Hendry Blair in 1945 in Scotland). And with a little research, i see it’s not really fair to call him a ‘one-hit wonder’… although to the group Derek that might apply.
The two videos below are both of the song Cinnamon, both with Johnny Cymbal as the lead vocalist. The first is the well-known one released by Derek in 1968. The second one is Johnny Cymbal years later, 1993, singing solo. I can’t figure out under what circumstance this was recorded… it appears to be before an audience of a handful of senior citizens. It’s interesting to compare the two versions. Sadly, I also see that he passed away just a few days after this latter performance.
Cinnamon by Derek youtube
Cinnamon by Johnny Cymbal youtube
A little research shows that Johnny Cymbal also composed (& performed) the song Mr. Bass Man, a fun novelty song that I like. I also like the Andrews Sisters, and it appears (I’m not certain) that the Andrews Sisters also did a cover of Mr. Bass Man. Whether they did or not, this video mash-up is fun to watch.
If this video doesn’t bring a smile to your face…. you’re far too serious!
Mr. Bass Man by The Andrews Sisters youtube
But enough of this digression…. back to Longmont…
CHURCHES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Summit Foursquare
Bell outside Bethlehem
Dinosaurs outside Bethlehem
I can explain the question, “P0420 or P0430?” Cars sold in North America since 1996 support a protocol called OBD-II. When the check engine light comes on, a diagnostic device that supports this protocol can connect and download the history of recorded warnings. P0420 and P0430 are both OBD-II codes indicating the catalytic converter is operating below it’s expected efficiency. I’m guessing that repair is a particularly high-margin service at the muffler place! Most diagnostic tools only give you these codes – only the more sophisticated equipment will actually give you more context. Consequently, Googling for one of these codes yields all manner of marketing sites offering the relevant replacement parts and related services. Apparently people are now driving around town looking for the codes on bill boards 🙂
By the way, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying your blog. I haven’t lived in Longmont since 2005 and I miss it dearly. Thank you for sharing your experiences around town!