QBall’s Tales

I recognize that the use of chemicals on the highways of America in an effort to keep us safe is a necessity.  Unfortunately, I find that I’m annoyed by how bad it makes my vehicles appear.  When I left the shop on Sunday afternoon my rig was clean having just been washed on Saturday.  Today … Read more

The Hammer is one of the most common hand tools ever invented yet it is also one of the most often overlooked. Simplistic in design. Utilitarian in use. Virtually every home in the world has one or more of varying designs. I have many different hammers at the house, most are of the claw hammer … Read more

Sunrise the morning after the Groundhog Day 2016 snow storm was a beautiful one.  Honestly, the entire day was very nice with clear skies (for the most part) and mild to moderate winds.  This picture was taken “up north” near Wadena, MN.  –QBall45

Waukesha, WI Portage, WI Overcast sky and 70mph roads near Portage, WI. I know I’m in for nasty weather before long. Sparta, WI I’ve found some fog. Still 70mph roads. I found the first few snow flakes about 15 miles east of La Crosse, WI. To say that my day turned to shit would be … Read more

Just south of Worthington, MN I watched a beautiful sunrise. I love odd looking clouds. Out west on Hwy14 near Florence, MN. Redwood Falls, MN Finally! I’m on my way home. It’s been another long week.

Minnesota and Wisconsin got some fresh snow yesterday if you weren’t aware. The scenery in Wisconsin this morning was absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately there was some liquid precipitation hanging in the air freezing on the window. At times it was acting like freezing fog though it wasn’t foggy.Someone’s having a bad day at the Rochester rest … Read more