Emergency Cooler (EC)- The Official Garage Mascot

I am a 1986 vintage "Playmate" by Igloo personal cooler. I can fit about a 12-pack of cans or bottles. I am generally the first item packed (with frostys) on a road trip. That way, when we get to our destination, there is no struggle or panic on were or who will go out and get beer. I am ready to go. I am not afraid of any trunk, trailer, truck-bed, boat or airplane in the universe. 

I have been to so many places that I actually kick-ass on the "Roaming Gnome" from Travelocity. 

In fact, if I ever get that little fuzzy bastard near me, I am going to open a can of whoop-ass on him, the little fuzzy foreigner. Crickey!

here are some of my more recent appearances.

The Walsh Family, formerly of MA, now living in Memphis, TN.

HW, MW, MW, BK and Pompy the dog.

"Pompy get my gun!"

Hey guys, I got your numbah!

Carol, Rick, Al and Melody, two couples we ran into at Vermillion Cliffs, AZ.

They are from Arlington and Needham, MA. They are motorcycling through the Southwest. You can pick up the Boston accent anywhere. Thanks guys for being in the photo with world famous "Emergency Cooler".

Cadillac Ranch - Amarillo, Texas October 2010

hanging in the White Mountains of NH with Mr. Bill. Keep Mr. Hands and Sluggo away from us.

Auburn, Indiana: August 2009- Early Ford V8 Central U.S. Meet. Photo with "Pizza Dude" and the G.A.R. 37 Ford.

It's the Mannix Dart! The Mannix TV show aired from 1967 to 1975. It was a 60 minute action, detective series on CBS that began with Joe Mannix (Mike Connors) working for an agency called, "Intertect" and evolved into his opening his own agency. Regardless, every episode involved Joe Mannix fighting, shooting, and car chasing his way through his dangerous cases. While pretty normal by today's standards, Mannix was one of the most violent shows of its day! This 69 Dart powered by  340 and customized by George Barris appeared on the second season (68-69) and the third season (69-70). There is only one 69 model; this is it being photo'd at the 2009 All Chrysler Nationals for a major Mopar Magazine. The owner is calling in for EC support on the Dart's on board "car phone".

Colin knows how to make an off-road Jeep. He also know how to park on his buddies Jeep without scratching it and without spilling EC. All Chrylser Nationals - July 2009.

Put a 69 Charger on a Dodge truck frame, drive it from North Carolina to Carlisle, PA. Truck-a-Saurus is photo'd in the background left.

2009 Early Ford V8 Eastern Nationals - Windsor CT

Photo'd in the trunk of the G/A 40 Ford Sedan.

Speaking of the Roaming Gnome, how did he trap me into going on a sled trip to the North Pole? (2009 - Jackson, NH)

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - November 2008

Summit of Mt. Washington - Pinkham Notch, NH - August 2008

At Dearborn, MI, July 2008 for the Early Ford V8 Grand Nationals.

Resting with the General after a big day at Dave Delaney's Columbia Pontiac-Buick-GMC annual car show. August 2007

Here I am with the the kids outside a motel in rural Ohio on the way to Winona, MN -July 2007

On a recent Roadtrip to Winona, MN for Early Ford V8 Central nationals, we stopped in Chicago, IL. Here I am outside the Palmer House Hilton. Check those Elevated Tracks-straight out of the "Blues Brothers" Movie. July 2007

Here is EC and Captain Chris after competing in the All Chrysler Nationals Annual Burn-out (Smoke Show) contest.

Below is EC with JS inside the 67 retro dealership with the Green Acres RT.

Early Ford V8 Eastern Nationals in Farifax, VA

Hyatt Fair Lakes

Fairfax, VA

June 2007

here is EC with the 49 Ford. The Ford just one it's first Dearborn Award.

EC at Patriots Opening Day 2006-Gillette Stadium

Ryan's Pub-Decatur Street

New Orleans, LA

February 2006 (Mardi-Gras)

Mike Walsh and Jessica the Bartender. Jessica, originally from Buffalo, NY, was an attorney until the Katrina and Rita hit. The economy is slowly coming back in NOLA.

EC enjoying some beer and dressed in beads for Mard-Gras (Fat Tuesday)

Mike and EC at Pat O'Brien's

BK and EC at the corner of Bourbon Street and St. Louis in NOLA-February 2006

EC at "Chryslers at Carlisle" Funfield in 2005