Spot the Anomaly

[kevin_standlee]

Below is a picture of my dull, boring, 1989 Chevrolet Astro minivan. There are are a couple of oddball things about it. You may or may not be able to spot them in this photo. My userpic on this post is a hint to one of them, as are the tags on this message.



I have to admit that the oddities are not obvious at this resolution, so here are close-ups.




Although the bracket holding my license place unfortunately blocks the top line of this plate cover, I do wonder if anyone following me has ever spotted where this van claims to have been purchased.



This was a Christmas present from Lisa. It's just the sort of thing for coupling on a (North American standard) boxcar before heading down the tracks. Well, it would be if it weren't that this isn't really a functional knuckle coupler.

Before you ask: Yes, I have managed to bark my knee on the thing once already, as it juts out behind the van a fair bit. And I probably should buy a little chain and lock for the thing rather than rely on the cotter pin, given how easy it would be to steal the thing as it stands right now.

Comments

[garyomaha.livejournal.com]

Very thoughtful gift, kneepads not withstanding.

Me, I keep getting blasted images of steam locomotives from well-meaning friends and relatives, when my passion is DIESEL. I've even good-naturedly mentioned this but it doesn't sink in. Just got more steam stuff for Christmas.

[kevin-standlee.livejournal.com]

Lisa and I are first off Electric buffs, but yes, we both end up getting steam train stuff. I think to non-train-buffs, "trains" means "choo-choo trains." I'm reminded of that nut who argued against the Dumbarton Rail passenger service because the trains would be pulled by coal-fired locomotives!

[garyomaha.livejournal.com]

I am becoming more and more interested in transit, thanks in large part to LJ reports and after visiting cities with the foresight to bring streetcars back. Living out here on the Prairie doesn't afford much in terms of trolleys or light rail. :( We're pushing for a streetcar line in Omaha but that's pretty much a dream for now.